Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in River North, Chicago, IL
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or alone, I’m here to help. I work with teens and adults who experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship issues looking for new avenues to address obstacles to personal fulfillment.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or alone, I’m here to help. I work with teens and adults who experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship issues looking for new avenues to address obstacles to personal fulfillment.
In her practice, Ms. Taylor employs evidence-based therapeutic interventions, ensuring that her clients receive the most effective and appropriate care for their specific mental health challenges. She takes a client-centered approach, valuing collaboration and tailoring interventions to suit the unique needs and goals of everyone she works with. Through empathy, active listening, and client engagement, she creates a therapeutic environment where clients feel safe, supported, and encouraged to explore and address their concerns. What sets Ms. Taylor apart is her unwavering commitment to professional development.
In her practice, Ms. Taylor employs evidence-based therapeutic interventions, ensuring that her clients receive the most effective and appropriate care for their specific mental health challenges. She takes a client-centered approach, valuing collaboration and tailoring interventions to suit the unique needs and goals of everyone she works with. Through empathy, active listening, and client engagement, she creates a therapeutic environment where clients feel safe, supported, and encouraged to explore and address their concerns. What sets Ms. Taylor apart is her unwavering commitment to professional development.
I primarily use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness, among other approaches, in my work with couples and individuals.
Do you suspect something is holding you back from living your best life? If so, you’re not alone, and counseling can help. I specialize in contextual behavior change counseling. This means we’ll take time to understand your circumstances and how we can make adjustments to help you create the life you desire.
I primarily use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness, among other approaches, in my work with couples and individuals.
Do you suspect something is holding you back from living your best life? If so, you’re not alone, and counseling can help. I specialize in contextual behavior change counseling. This means we’ll take time to understand your circumstances and how we can make adjustments to help you create the life you desire.
Nina Dismukes has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with attention issues, learning disabilities, substance use, self-esteem, expressing emotions, trauma, coping skills, and more. Nina believes that effective therapy is a soulful-healing process that takes time, patience, loyalty, self-love, and the openness to communicate. Nina feels that it is important to help empower patients by allowing them to express themselves in a way that makes them feel comfortable and safe.
Nina Dismukes has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with attention issues, learning disabilities, substance use, self-esteem, expressing emotions, trauma, coping skills, and more. Nina believes that effective therapy is a soulful-healing process that takes time, patience, loyalty, self-love, and the openness to communicate. Nina feels that it is important to help empower patients by allowing them to express themselves in a way that makes them feel comfortable and safe.
Do you feel overwhelmed, weighed down and stuck in place at times, like you know what you should do, but don’t have the motivation to make it happen? This is the effect ADHD, depression, anxiety and trauma can have on people, and you’re not alone. As your therapist, my goal is to make you feel heard and understood. Together, we will address your concerns by understanding how your thoughts, emotions, and physical health effect one another. We will seek to understand the underlying source of your symptoms and discover coping mechanisms that work for you through exploring your strengths, interests and support systems.
Do you feel overwhelmed, weighed down and stuck in place at times, like you know what you should do, but don’t have the motivation to make it happen? This is the effect ADHD, depression, anxiety and trauma can have on people, and you’re not alone. As your therapist, my goal is to make you feel heard and understood. Together, we will address your concerns by understanding how your thoughts, emotions, and physical health effect one another. We will seek to understand the underlying source of your symptoms and discover coping mechanisms that work for you through exploring your strengths, interests and support systems.
James Drake (He/Him) is a compassionate therapist who works with individuals and couples navigating loss, life transitions, and emotional challenges. He provides a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their experiences with care and understanding. Grounded in a person-centered approach, James helps clients develop practical skills for emotional regulation while gaining insight into how past experiences shape present patterns. He supports clients in fostering balance and developing healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
James Drake (He/Him) is a compassionate therapist who works with individuals and couples navigating loss, life transitions, and emotional challenges. He provides a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their experiences with care and understanding. Grounded in a person-centered approach, James helps clients develop practical skills for emotional regulation while gaining insight into how past experiences shape present patterns. He supports clients in fostering balance and developing healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
Max offers expert psychotherapy for teens and young adults who seek profound progress, success, and happiness. You may be surprised at how quickly you'll notice positive changes in your life when working with Max. Max specializes in treating: Social anxiety, loneliness, relationships issues, self-confidence, quarter-life crisis, college transition, lack of purpose, trust issues, breakups, and self-worth.
Max offers expert psychotherapy for teens and young adults who seek profound progress, success, and happiness. You may be surprised at how quickly you'll notice positive changes in your life when working with Max. Max specializes in treating: Social anxiety, loneliness, relationships issues, self-confidence, quarter-life crisis, college transition, lack of purpose, trust issues, breakups, and self-worth.
I focus on enhancing existing strengths, encouraging mindfulness, and building coping skills to support these changes.
I am a substance use/mental health therapist who specializes in individual and group therapy/education and collaboration with community resources to better support clients in making long-term changes. I believe in helping clients make changes within their value system and take a holistic view throughout.
I focus on enhancing existing strengths, encouraging mindfulness, and building coping skills to support these changes.
I am a substance use/mental health therapist who specializes in individual and group therapy/education and collaboration with community resources to better support clients in making long-term changes. I believe in helping clients make changes within their value system and take a holistic view throughout.
I work with clients who struggle with managing stress, anxiety, self-esteem or relationship issues. Common examples of issues these clients face are trouble setting boundaries, feeling overwhelmed, relationship issues, lack of self-esteem or difficulty managing their emotions. These clients are hoping to increase their coping skills in these areas and want resources to better navigate their symptoms or need a safe and nonjudgmental space to talk things through. Evaluating all aspects of life through a collaborative relationship, we can work to decide how my client can live a thriving, healthy life.
I work with clients who struggle with managing stress, anxiety, self-esteem or relationship issues. Common examples of issues these clients face are trouble setting boundaries, feeling overwhelmed, relationship issues, lack of self-esteem or difficulty managing their emotions. These clients are hoping to increase their coping skills in these areas and want resources to better navigate their symptoms or need a safe and nonjudgmental space to talk things through. Evaluating all aspects of life through a collaborative relationship, we can work to decide how my client can live a thriving, healthy life.
Our staff are trained and experienced in a variety of approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based practices, as well as Motivational Interviewing, psychodynamic therapies, client-centered, humanistic and existential, and systems theories.
We believe in taking a strengths-based approach to serving clients. Through our comprehensive services, we work to maximize your strengths to help you reach your full potential. We treat each client based on the unique needs they bring into the room; hence we will help you to stay motivated and supported as you work towards your goals. Our wide array of treatment services include psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups of all ages; as well as testing and evaluation, coaching, and consultation. We are committed to helping you make positive changes in your life and we work to provide a safe environment for doing s
Our staff are trained and experienced in a variety of approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based practices, as well as Motivational Interviewing, psychodynamic therapies, client-centered, humanistic and existential, and systems theories.
We believe in taking a strengths-based approach to serving clients. Through our comprehensive services, we work to maximize your strengths to help you reach your full potential. We treat each client based on the unique needs they bring into the room; hence we will help you to stay motivated and supported as you work towards your goals. Our wide array of treatment services include psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups of all ages; as well as testing and evaluation, coaching, and consultation. We are committed to helping you make positive changes in your life and we work to provide a safe environment for doing s
I help to foster more authentic relationships with self and with others using a relational, insight-oriented approach grounded in mindfulness and curiosity.
My style is collaborative, warm, and holistic. I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, and couples navigating complex trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, psychosomatic issues, and depression. In addition to therapy services, I also conduct neuropsychological assessment and pre-surgical bariatric assessment. I am PSYPACT certified.
I help to foster more authentic relationships with self and with others using a relational, insight-oriented approach grounded in mindfulness and curiosity.
My style is collaborative, warm, and holistic. I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, and couples navigating complex trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, psychosomatic issues, and depression. In addition to therapy services, I also conduct neuropsychological assessment and pre-surgical bariatric assessment. I am PSYPACT certified.
The Family Institute at Northwestern University
Psychologist
3 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60611
Through research, education and clinical services, The Family Institute at Northwestern University is one of the nation's leading relationship-based behavioral health organizations committed to strengthening and healing the whole family system by bringing together the right partners to support children, adults, couples and families across the lifespan. As researchers, educators and therapists, we work with our clients and PARTNER TO SEE CHANGE. By weaving together 175 therapists and therapists-in-training, we create a high quality, collaborative system of behavioral health care. One that gets results.
Through research, education and clinical services, The Family Institute at Northwestern University is one of the nation's leading relationship-based behavioral health organizations committed to strengthening and healing the whole family system by bringing together the right partners to support children, adults, couples and families across the lifespan. As researchers, educators and therapists, we work with our clients and PARTNER TO SEE CHANGE. By weaving together 175 therapists and therapists-in-training, we create a high quality, collaborative system of behavioral health care. One that gets results.
Sarah Forsythe
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, CMPC, LCPC
1 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60611
Sarah is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and owner of a Chicago-based sport psychology company offering Mental Performance Coaching to College Athletes and Executives for the past 10 years.
Sarah works with clients with a wide variety of needs, including sports performance concerns, anxiety, confidence, & life transitions.
- We enhance mental performance and overall well-being utilizing our personal coaching philosophies, stress management techniques, confidence-building strategies, goal-setting, and developing techniques for staying focused under pressure.
Sarah is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and owner of a Chicago-based sport psychology company offering Mental Performance Coaching to College Athletes and Executives for the past 10 years.
Sarah works with clients with a wide variety of needs, including sports performance concerns, anxiety, confidence, & life transitions.
- We enhance mental performance and overall well-being utilizing our personal coaching philosophies, stress management techniques, confidence-building strategies, goal-setting, and developing techniques for staying focused under pressure.
Emma Bulzoni, MA is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in the treatment of adolescents and adults with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma related disorders, and adjustment disorders. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Iowa. She holds a Masters degree in Counseling from Northwestern University, with a specialization in children and adolescents.
Emma Bulzoni, MA is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in the treatment of adolescents and adults with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma related disorders, and adjustment disorders. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Iowa. She holds a Masters degree in Counseling from Northwestern University, with a specialization in children and adolescents.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that no longer feel helpful—whether that’s around substance use or gambling, anxiety, low mood, past experiences, identity, relationships, shame, intrusive thoughts, or people-pleasing. I work with adolescents and adults and have experience across residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can feel understood, gain clarity, and begin making meaningful, lasting changes.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that no longer feel helpful—whether that’s around substance use or gambling, anxiety, low mood, past experiences, identity, relationships, shame, intrusive thoughts, or people-pleasing. I work with adolescents and adults and have experience across residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can feel understood, gain clarity, and begin making meaningful, lasting changes.
With a background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and mindfulness-based therapies, I am committed to supporting my clients using evidence-based techniques.
We will work together to explore current challenges, develop clear goals, and build a toolkit of effective coping skills and strategies to regain control in your life. As a certified yoga instructor, I am passionate about incorporating mindfulness, meditation, and movement-based techniques to enhance emotional regulation and support overall well-being.
With a background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and mindfulness-based therapies, I am committed to supporting my clients using evidence-based techniques.
We will work together to explore current challenges, develop clear goals, and build a toolkit of effective coping skills and strategies to regain control in your life. As a certified yoga instructor, I am passionate about incorporating mindfulness, meditation, and movement-based techniques to enhance emotional regulation and support overall well-being.
I work with adults and couples over the age of 18. I understand therapy as a collaborative and relational process, helping clients build on their existing strengths while exploring new ways to live in alignment with their unique needs, desires, and values. My clients come to me with struggles related to depression, anxiety, relationship problems, or tricky life transitions like job loss or moves.
I work with adults and couples over the age of 18. I understand therapy as a collaborative and relational process, helping clients build on their existing strengths while exploring new ways to live in alignment with their unique needs, desires, and values. My clients come to me with struggles related to depression, anxiety, relationship problems, or tricky life transitions like job loss or moves.
Linda Quizhpi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked with a wide range of age groups and diverse populations. Linda takes into consideration all aspects of a client’s life as a whole in order to create a unique treatment plan to help address one’s needs. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused interventions, dialectical behavior therapy, and many other modalities. In her free time, Linda enjoys reading, journaling, and working with local advocacy groups aiming to promote positive change.
Linda Quizhpi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked with a wide range of age groups and diverse populations. Linda takes into consideration all aspects of a client’s life as a whole in order to create a unique treatment plan to help address one’s needs. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused interventions, dialectical behavior therapy, and many other modalities. In her free time, Linda enjoys reading, journaling, and working with local advocacy groups aiming to promote positive change.
Shannon feels that the relationship that she has with a client is the most important aspect of counseling. With a safe and trusting environment, Shannon and her clients can collaboratively work through their specific needs together. She believes that clients should feel as though they have power in counseling, in their decision-making and in their lives. Shannon believes open and honest communication about ones' difficulties and the counseling process is key to success. Shannon hopes to create a brave space where clients can be vulnerable, try new things and speak openly in a position where they feel accepted rather than judged.
Shannon feels that the relationship that she has with a client is the most important aspect of counseling. With a safe and trusting environment, Shannon and her clients can collaboratively work through their specific needs together. She believes that clients should feel as though they have power in counseling, in their decision-making and in their lives. Shannon believes open and honest communication about ones' difficulties and the counseling process is key to success. Shannon hopes to create a brave space where clients can be vulnerable, try new things and speak openly in a position where they feel accepted rather than judged.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.