Psychoanalytic Therapists in River North, Chicago, IL
Relationships can feel overwhelming when communication breaks down, emotions run high, or the same conflicts keep repeating. I work with couples and families who are feeling stuck or disconnected and want to build more understanding, trust, and emotional safety. I help couples and families understand the patterns that keep them stuck—repeated arguments, emotional distance, difficulty managing conflict, or challenges related to addiction, stress, or life transitions. I work with couples and families impacted by addictive behaviors, helping address issues of trust, communication, and repair while supporting meaningful change.
Relationships can feel overwhelming when communication breaks down, emotions run high, or the same conflicts keep repeating. I work with couples and families who are feeling stuck or disconnected and want to build more understanding, trust, and emotional safety. I help couples and families understand the patterns that keep them stuck—repeated arguments, emotional distance, difficulty managing conflict, or challenges related to addiction, stress, or life transitions. I work with couples and families impacted by addictive behaviors, helping address issues of trust, communication, and repair while supporting meaningful change.
In addition to over 25 years of experience I completed in depth psychoanalytic training and am a psychoanalyst,
Whether you are struggling with relationships, depression, anxiety or life's stressors, I believe therapy can help. I have over 24 years of experience and advanced training as a psychoanalyst, so I bring a unique wisdom to my work.
In addition to over 25 years of experience I completed in depth psychoanalytic training and am a psychoanalyst,
Whether you are struggling with relationships, depression, anxiety or life's stressors, I believe therapy can help. I have over 24 years of experience and advanced training as a psychoanalyst, so I bring a unique wisdom to my work.
An important focus of my practice is empowering individuals and couples to build more enduring and fulfilling relationships. I use an insight-oriented approach to stop the cycle of unhappy, dysfunctional connections while developing more gratifying relationships. Understanding your unique interpersonal dynamics improves your capacity to have better relationships in every aspect of your life, whether work, friends, and family.
An important focus of my practice is empowering individuals and couples to build more enduring and fulfilling relationships. I use an insight-oriented approach to stop the cycle of unhappy, dysfunctional connections while developing more gratifying relationships. Understanding your unique interpersonal dynamics improves your capacity to have better relationships in every aspect of your life, whether work, friends, and family.
Anthony Campobasso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIP
1 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60654
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in the addiction and mental health field for 25+ years. I offer Counseling and Coaching Services to individuals and couples who are interested in personal growth. I believe in treating the whole person because integrating the mind, the body, and the community is essential in optimizing a person's quality of life. From complex trauma and addiction to learning everyday life skills, I try to help individuals find the strength and acceptance to overcome painful emotions. I strive for each client to leave sessions feeling empowered and confident in their abilities.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in the addiction and mental health field for 25+ years. I offer Counseling and Coaching Services to individuals and couples who are interested in personal growth. I believe in treating the whole person because integrating the mind, the body, and the community is essential in optimizing a person's quality of life. From complex trauma and addiction to learning everyday life skills, I try to help individuals find the strength and acceptance to overcome painful emotions. I strive for each client to leave sessions feeling empowered and confident in their abilities.
I believe we all have the ability to heal from life stressors and suffering. I use an integrative approach to draw upon each person's individual inner resources. I tailor the therapeutic experience to meet the unique needs of each person. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and understanding environment to openly explore and discuss issues, as well as working to facilitate growth and self-acceptance. It takes courage to seek counseling/therapy. I work to respectfully collaborate and to assist in gaining a deeper understanding, while also helping to identify solutions towards a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
I believe we all have the ability to heal from life stressors and suffering. I use an integrative approach to draw upon each person's individual inner resources. I tailor the therapeutic experience to meet the unique needs of each person. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and understanding environment to openly explore and discuss issues, as well as working to facilitate growth and self-acceptance. It takes courage to seek counseling/therapy. I work to respectfully collaborate and to assist in gaining a deeper understanding, while also helping to identify solutions towards a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
As a Psychoanalyst, I am able to offer Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from a background of education at the highest level in our mental health field, effective evidence based approaches for problems that fail to respond to other therapies or medication alone, leading to deep and long lasting changes.
Your awareness of personal pain may be the beginning of your determination to make needed changes in your life. If you long for an improved sense of your self and better relationships, seeking help is the first step. Each person deserves the helpful guidance of another person and I consider it a privilege to be a part of that journey. My background, experience, education, and multicultural focus has prepared me to serve a wide variety of people and to appreciate your unique qualities. Discovering your ability to understand yourself at a deeper level opens up the freedom to make positive choices in your life.
As a Psychoanalyst, I am able to offer Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from a background of education at the highest level in our mental health field, effective evidence based approaches for problems that fail to respond to other therapies or medication alone, leading to deep and long lasting changes.
Your awareness of personal pain may be the beginning of your determination to make needed changes in your life. If you long for an improved sense of your self and better relationships, seeking help is the first step. Each person deserves the helpful guidance of another person and I consider it a privilege to be a part of that journey. My background, experience, education, and multicultural focus has prepared me to serve a wide variety of people and to appreciate your unique qualities. Discovering your ability to understand yourself at a deeper level opens up the freedom to make positive choices in your life.
Using relational and intersubjective psychoanalytic models, humanistic psychology, and a Jungian framework, I help enhance your self-understanding, awareness, adaptive self-management, and guide you toward self-actualization.
Nudging you through your process of self actualization is an enduring hope of mine and ever present in the clinical work we do. Whether you struggle with who you are, have frequent unstable relationships with your Self and others, or are curious about the relentless anxiety, numbness, sadness, or endless angst in life that won't seem to go away, together we work toward healing. In therapy, we make intrinsic meaning of such recurrences to unblock psychological barriers, deepen your grasp of self, and strengthen your capacity for meaningful relationships. That is often the hope and starting treatment goal of our depth-oriented work.
Using relational and intersubjective psychoanalytic models, humanistic psychology, and a Jungian framework, I help enhance your self-understanding, awareness, adaptive self-management, and guide you toward self-actualization.
Nudging you through your process of self actualization is an enduring hope of mine and ever present in the clinical work we do. Whether you struggle with who you are, have frequent unstable relationships with your Self and others, or are curious about the relentless anxiety, numbness, sadness, or endless angst in life that won't seem to go away, together we work toward healing. In therapy, we make intrinsic meaning of such recurrences to unblock psychological barriers, deepen your grasp of self, and strengthen your capacity for meaningful relationships. That is often the hope and starting treatment goal of our depth-oriented work.
Sarah Vassileff
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, EMDR
1 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60611
As your therapist, one of my priorities is to walk alongside you as you grow into the most integrated version of yourself, embracing your autonomy and strengths. It can be difficult to balance your sense of internal safety and the external commotion of the world. A sense of disillusionment occurs when our external wants do not meet our internal needs. I focus on your concept of Self as it relates to emotional disturbance, fragmentation of the self, maladaptive thinking patterns, and dissociation. My aim is to work with you to embrace and overcome challenges endured throughout the lifespan and to help you find alignment within.
As your therapist, one of my priorities is to walk alongside you as you grow into the most integrated version of yourself, embracing your autonomy and strengths. It can be difficult to balance your sense of internal safety and the external commotion of the world. A sense of disillusionment occurs when our external wants do not meet our internal needs. I focus on your concept of Self as it relates to emotional disturbance, fragmentation of the self, maladaptive thinking patterns, and dissociation. My aim is to work with you to embrace and overcome challenges endured throughout the lifespan and to help you find alignment within.
Life can be stressful and overwhelming, especially during transitions or hardship, and feelings of anxiety, depression, or disconnection can arise. Non-judgmental, open-minded conversations in a trusting relationship can help. Connecting with someone who relates to your perspectives can relieve stress and support lasting, meaningful change. Therapy offers a supportive space to help reduce stress, strengthen relationships, address unhelpful habits, and bring structure to daily life, fostering healing and growth.
Life can be stressful and overwhelming, especially during transitions or hardship, and feelings of anxiety, depression, or disconnection can arise. Non-judgmental, open-minded conversations in a trusting relationship can help. Connecting with someone who relates to your perspectives can relieve stress and support lasting, meaningful change. Therapy offers a supportive space to help reduce stress, strengthen relationships, address unhelpful habits, and bring structure to daily life, fostering healing and growth.
Are you a high-acheiving professional in Chicago or the North Shore struggling with the lasting effects of childhood trauma? Complex trauma presents in many different ways, but often shares the same thread: People suffering from CPTSD / C-PTSD did not receive the right kind of love and attention at some point in their development. At Scarlett Solutions, we help individuals heal from trauma - not just learn to cope with its effects.
Are you a high-acheiving professional in Chicago or the North Shore struggling with the lasting effects of childhood trauma? Complex trauma presents in many different ways, but often shares the same thread: People suffering from CPTSD / C-PTSD did not receive the right kind of love and attention at some point in their development. At Scarlett Solutions, we help individuals heal from trauma - not just learn to cope with its effects.
I am a warm, flexible, thoughtful and experienced licensed psychologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, and psychoanalyst located just north Chicago's Loop. I establish supportive and comfortable therapeutic relationships with individuals and couples. Sessions are customized to the unique needs, goals, and strengths of each client. Typical challenges include the following: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, work difficulties, grief or loss, relationship issues or patterns, substance or alcohol abuse, divorce, parenting, stress management, painful emotional symptoms, personality disorders, and renewing hope.
I am a warm, flexible, thoughtful and experienced licensed psychologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, and psychoanalyst located just north Chicago's Loop. I establish supportive and comfortable therapeutic relationships with individuals and couples. Sessions are customized to the unique needs, goals, and strengths of each client. Typical challenges include the following: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, work difficulties, grief or loss, relationship issues or patterns, substance or alcohol abuse, divorce, parenting, stress management, painful emotional symptoms, personality disorders, and renewing hope.
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
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
Matthew Cramer treats people struggling with: addictive use of substances or behaviors, anxiety, depression, relationship stress, job stress and the lasting impact of trauma. If you're considering therapy but aren't sure, then you've come to the right place. Most people who see Matthew have little to no experience with therapists or therapy. Many are uncomfortable asking for help, believing it is a sign of "weakness." Others come from families where "staying strong," and keeping "personal business" in the family was the norm. Whatever the story, they are able to open up to him.
Matthew Cramer treats people struggling with: addictive use of substances or behaviors, anxiety, depression, relationship stress, job stress and the lasting impact of trauma. If you're considering therapy but aren't sure, then you've come to the right place. Most people who see Matthew have little to no experience with therapists or therapy. Many are uncomfortable asking for help, believing it is a sign of "weakness." Others come from families where "staying strong," and keeping "personal business" in the family was the norm. Whatever the story, they are able to open up to him.
Most of my clients come to me because they’ve realized that the 'View From The Top' is lonely when you’ve abandoned your real self at the bottom. We focus less on surface-level strategies, and more on the underlying dynamics shaping your decisions, reactions, and relationships. We dive into the 'Shoulds' and 'Musts' that have governed your life for decades. We look at the Inner Critic that drove your success but now refuses to let you rest. Therapy gives you the courage and confidence to be who you are once you stop seeking external validation. I'm here to bear witness to the version of you that exists when the armor finally sheds.
Most of my clients come to me because they’ve realized that the 'View From The Top' is lonely when you’ve abandoned your real self at the bottom. We focus less on surface-level strategies, and more on the underlying dynamics shaping your decisions, reactions, and relationships. We dive into the 'Shoulds' and 'Musts' that have governed your life for decades. We look at the Inner Critic that drove your success but now refuses to let you rest. Therapy gives you the courage and confidence to be who you are once you stop seeking external validation. I'm here to bear witness to the version of you that exists when the armor finally sheds.
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or just tired of holding it all together. Your mind won’t stop racing, you’re caught in loops of “what ifs,” or you feel like you’ve lost touch with the calm, clearheaded version of yourself. Whatever it is, I want you to know that you don’t have to figure it out alone. That is where I come in. Hi, I'm Rachel, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker! In our work together, we’ll create a space where you can take a breath and be fully yourself. Here, there is no judgment, no pressure, just a safe place to unpack what’s been on your mind and start to make sense of it!
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or just tired of holding it all together. Your mind won’t stop racing, you’re caught in loops of “what ifs,” or you feel like you’ve lost touch with the calm, clearheaded version of yourself. Whatever it is, I want you to know that you don’t have to figure it out alone. That is where I come in. Hi, I'm Rachel, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker! In our work together, we’ll create a space where you can take a breath and be fully yourself. Here, there is no judgment, no pressure, just a safe place to unpack what’s been on your mind and start to make sense of it!
I work primarily from a psychoanalytic and family systems perspective and often work with people as they develop their identity through various life stages and transitions.
I have 25 years of experience as both a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor/teacher. I work with people with a wide range of emotional issues including: depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, and early attachment difficulties. I believe psychotherapy is powerful tool and works best with people who are committed to deepening their understanding of themselves and their relationships. I will work collaboratively with you and listen closely as we examine both old and emerging ways of being and managing life's challenges.
I work primarily from a psychoanalytic and family systems perspective and often work with people as they develop their identity through various life stages and transitions.
I have 25 years of experience as both a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor/teacher. I work with people with a wide range of emotional issues including: depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, and early attachment difficulties. I believe psychotherapy is powerful tool and works best with people who are committed to deepening their understanding of themselves and their relationships. I will work collaboratively with you and listen closely as we examine both old and emerging ways of being and managing life's challenges.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in social services and 2 years in mental health. I have spent my career striving and advocating to meet the needs of children and families. I specialize in treating concerns including behavioral issues, life transitions, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, trauma, and abuse. I seek to help others see their potential and view challenges as growth opportunities. I work with clients of all ages and have experience as a Crisis Prevention Intervention trainer and Circle of Security Parenting Program facilitator.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in social services and 2 years in mental health. I have spent my career striving and advocating to meet the needs of children and families. I specialize in treating concerns including behavioral issues, life transitions, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, trauma, and abuse. I seek to help others see their potential and view challenges as growth opportunities. I work with clients of all ages and have experience as a Crisis Prevention Intervention trainer and Circle of Security Parenting Program facilitator.
I am a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of experience in the mental health field, having worked in various settings, including outpatient, inpatient, and residential environments. I specialize in trauma and complex trauma, and I bring extensive experience in addressing mood and anxiety disorders, addictions, eating disorders, and suicidal or parasuicidal behaviors. My commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate, and ethical mental health therapy reflects my aim to empower individuals to navigate challenges with resilience and strength.
I am a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of experience in the mental health field, having worked in various settings, including outpatient, inpatient, and residential environments. I specialize in trauma and complex trauma, and I bring extensive experience in addressing mood and anxiety disorders, addictions, eating disorders, and suicidal or parasuicidal behaviors. My commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate, and ethical mental health therapy reflects my aim to empower individuals to navigate challenges with resilience and strength.
People who wonder why they do the things they do, or who can't seem to do the things they want to do, are well suited for my psychoanalytic approach.
I help clients explore how they feel about themselves in relation to their past, present and future. We work toward understanding why you think and feel the way you do, and toward uncovering deeper factors that may lie outside of your awareness. This process creates space for healing and change and ultimately, for resolving the root causes of your struggle.
People who wonder why they do the things they do, or who can't seem to do the things they want to do, are well suited for my psychoanalytic approach.
I help clients explore how they feel about themselves in relation to their past, present and future. We work toward understanding why you think and feel the way you do, and toward uncovering deeper factors that may lie outside of your awareness. This process creates space for healing and change and ultimately, for resolving the root causes of your struggle.
I am a queer and neurodivergent therapist committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment free of judgment or pretense, where you may feel empowered to voice thoughts, express feelings, and be curious about yourself in a way you may not have elsewhere. I believe that each person has the ability to create their own meaning in life, and I am passionate about helping my clients uncover their unique purpose and potential. Together, we will work to address any limiting beliefs or patterns, as well as examine how past experiences and cultural factors have shaped your worldview and prevented you from living a more fulfilling life.
I am a queer and neurodivergent therapist committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment free of judgment or pretense, where you may feel empowered to voice thoughts, express feelings, and be curious about yourself in a way you may not have elsewhere. I believe that each person has the ability to create their own meaning in life, and I am passionate about helping my clients uncover their unique purpose and potential. Together, we will work to address any limiting beliefs or patterns, as well as examine how past experiences and cultural factors have shaped your worldview and prevented you from living a more fulfilling life.
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.