Self Esteem Therapists in River North, Chicago, IL
If you're struggling with painful thoughts and feelings or a challenging life event, it's important that you feel understood and supported. It is crucial to find a safe place to work on these issues where you will not be judged. I'm a licensed psychotherapist with 15 years of experience assisting people suffering from anxiety, depression, history of trauma, postpartum adjustment, chronic stress, dysfunctional environments, grief and loss. It can be important to explore historical life events, and my approach also consists of skill-building and learning coping skills for the present.
If you're struggling with painful thoughts and feelings or a challenging life event, it's important that you feel understood and supported. It is crucial to find a safe place to work on these issues where you will not be judged. I'm a licensed psychotherapist with 15 years of experience assisting people suffering from anxiety, depression, history of trauma, postpartum adjustment, chronic stress, dysfunctional environments, grief and loss. It can be important to explore historical life events, and my approach also consists of skill-building and learning coping skills for the present.
My practice specializes in chronic illness, anxiety, health anxiety, OCD, women's health concerns, life transitions, and grief. Many of my clients are navigating the emotional and practical challenges that accompany medical conditions, reproductive and hormonal health changes, caregiving responsibilities, or demanding personal and professional roles. I provide a warm, collaborative space to process these experiences, develop effective coping strategies, and build lasting resilience. Together, we work toward greater clarity, self-compassion, and confidence in managing life's complexities.
My practice specializes in chronic illness, anxiety, health anxiety, OCD, women's health concerns, life transitions, and grief. Many of my clients are navigating the emotional and practical challenges that accompany medical conditions, reproductive and hormonal health changes, caregiving responsibilities, or demanding personal and professional roles. I provide a warm, collaborative space to process these experiences, develop effective coping strategies, and build lasting resilience. Together, we work toward greater clarity, self-compassion, and confidence in managing life's complexities.
Look, I know reaching out for help is not easy. You might be thinking-how can this person even help me? She doesn’t know me. She doesn’t know my struggles. That’s exactly right. I don’t. Building that trust and rapport is the first step in therapy. I’m not here to tell you what to do. I’m here to create a space where you feel seen, understood, and that your pain is heard. Therapy can help support and guide clients to finding their version of solace. I strive to help you bridge the gap between knowledge and action. Doing this alone is not easy. I’d like to help.
Look, I know reaching out for help is not easy. You might be thinking-how can this person even help me? She doesn’t know me. She doesn’t know my struggles. That’s exactly right. I don’t. Building that trust and rapport is the first step in therapy. I’m not here to tell you what to do. I’m here to create a space where you feel seen, understood, and that your pain is heard. Therapy can help support and guide clients to finding their version of solace. I strive to help you bridge the gap between knowledge and action. Doing this alone is not easy. I’d like to help.
My clinical specialties include working with adults, families and couples experiencing Anxiety, Depression, ADHD / ADD, Stress, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Self Esteem, Life Transition, Loss & Grief, Relationship Issues, Anger and Trauma & PTSD.
Are you done struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationships? Are you ready to feel fully yourself and alive again? Are you ready to build the life you want to live? My first goal when meeting with you is to establish a genuine & collaborative connection. This'll serve as the foundation for the work necessary to deal with daily feelings, understand experiences & make positive changes to your life. We'll work together to help you feel whole, peaceful, and connected. When you're done with therapy, you'll feel empowered and ready to face whatever challenges life throws at you. I can help you live your passion, purpose & truth.
My clinical specialties include working with adults, families and couples experiencing Anxiety, Depression, ADHD / ADD, Stress, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Self Esteem, Life Transition, Loss & Grief, Relationship Issues, Anger and Trauma & PTSD.
Are you done struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationships? Are you ready to feel fully yourself and alive again? Are you ready to build the life you want to live? My first goal when meeting with you is to establish a genuine & collaborative connection. This'll serve as the foundation for the work necessary to deal with daily feelings, understand experiences & make positive changes to your life. We'll work together to help you feel whole, peaceful, and connected. When you're done with therapy, you'll feel empowered and ready to face whatever challenges life throws at you. I can help you live your passion, purpose & truth.
I believe healing begins in a space where you feel truly safe, seen, and supported. In our work together, my goal is to create a warm, collaborative environment where you can grow and thrive. I understand how life experiences and everyday stress can deeply shape the way we move through the world, and I approach each person’s story with compassion and curiosity. Using tools like EMDR and other bottom-up trauma processing tools, I support your healing through a relational, trust-based approach that fosters awareness, insight, and resilience.
I believe healing begins in a space where you feel truly safe, seen, and supported. In our work together, my goal is to create a warm, collaborative environment where you can grow and thrive. I understand how life experiences and everyday stress can deeply shape the way we move through the world, and I approach each person’s story with compassion and curiosity. Using tools like EMDR and other bottom-up trauma processing tools, I support your healing through a relational, trust-based approach that fosters awareness, insight, and resilience.
I specialize in working with people who carry shame, struggle with their self-esteem, and relationship issues.
Using a blend of psychodynamic insight, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and mindful self-compassion, I assist clients to better understand their inner world and meet themselves with more kindness. This kind of self-awareness and acceptance often becomes the starting point for meaningful, lasting change.
I specialize in working with people who carry shame, struggle with their self-esteem, and relationship issues.
Using a blend of psychodynamic insight, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and mindful self-compassion, I assist clients to better understand their inner world and meet themselves with more kindness. This kind of self-awareness and acceptance often becomes the starting point for meaningful, lasting change.
My clients are often intelligent, thoughtful, and creative. Still, they may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of themselves. Many are navigating life transitions, relationship concerns, executive functioning challenges, or questions around identity and purpose. You might be struggling to manage your time, emotions, or energy. Therapy offers a space to make sense of what you’re experiencing and create meaningful change. I take an integrative approach that blends deep personal reflection with practical tools. Together, we’ll explore what's happening in your life, as well as the root causes and patterns shaping your struggles.
My clients are often intelligent, thoughtful, and creative. Still, they may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of themselves. Many are navigating life transitions, relationship concerns, executive functioning challenges, or questions around identity and purpose. You might be struggling to manage your time, emotions, or energy. Therapy offers a space to make sense of what you’re experiencing and create meaningful change. I take an integrative approach that blends deep personal reflection with practical tools. Together, we’ll explore what's happening in your life, as well as the root causes and patterns shaping your struggles.
“If we talk, it will get better.” I am here to help those struggling with difficult, internal experiences, such as racing thoughts, feelings of sadness, impactful, difficult memories or other kinds of psychological turmoil. These feeling states may have proposed challenges towards living fully and authentically, which through our work, is something that can change. By way of getting to know and talking through your inner world, we can work towards relieving the pains that have felt repeated or stuck.
“If we talk, it will get better.” I am here to help those struggling with difficult, internal experiences, such as racing thoughts, feelings of sadness, impactful, difficult memories or other kinds of psychological turmoil. These feeling states may have proposed challenges towards living fully and authentically, which through our work, is something that can change. By way of getting to know and talking through your inner world, we can work towards relieving the pains that have felt repeated or stuck.
Here & Now offers comprehensive psychiatry and therapy services. Our integrative psychiatrist and physicians assistants combine conventional and natural treatments to help you achieve lasting wellness, not just manage symptoms. We also have a compassionate team of therapists who provide a safe, non-judgmental place to work together to develop a treatment plan and help you achieve your personal goals. Depending on your needs we can pair talk Therapy with other wellness treatments such as psychiatry, talk Therapy and/or art therapy to accelerate and amplify wellness benefits.
Here & Now offers comprehensive psychiatry and therapy services. Our integrative psychiatrist and physicians assistants combine conventional and natural treatments to help you achieve lasting wellness, not just manage symptoms. We also have a compassionate team of therapists who provide a safe, non-judgmental place to work together to develop a treatment plan and help you achieve your personal goals. Depending on your needs we can pair talk Therapy with other wellness treatments such as psychiatry, talk Therapy and/or art therapy to accelerate and amplify wellness benefits.
I work with clients who may be struggling with self esteem, anxiety, life transitions and depression.
Not every struggle shows up on the surface, yet it can shape how we see ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Many millennials find themselves navigating complex relationship dynamics, shifting identities, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and persistent self-doubt—often while feeling pressure to “have it all together.” I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, helping them make sense of their inner world with compassion and curiosity. As a relational, process-based therapist, I believe healing happens within a safe, collaborative relationship.
I work with clients who may be struggling with self esteem, anxiety, life transitions and depression.
Not every struggle shows up on the surface, yet it can shape how we see ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Many millennials find themselves navigating complex relationship dynamics, shifting identities, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and persistent self-doubt—often while feeling pressure to “have it all together.” I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, helping them make sense of their inner world with compassion and curiosity. As a relational, process-based therapist, I believe healing happens within a safe, collaborative relationship.
I specialize in helping young and not so young adults who are struggling with self-confidence, relationships, trauma, life transitions, and issues of identity.
My therapeutic approach is supportive, holistic, strengths-based, and integrative. I make the therapy process comfortable, relaxed, and collaborative. I have training/experience in a variety of treatment modalities including drama therapy and expressive arts therapy, Ketamine Asissted Psychotherapy, DBT, ACT, EMDR, psychodynamic, and EFT.
I specialize in helping young and not so young adults who are struggling with self-confidence, relationships, trauma, life transitions, and issues of identity.
My therapeutic approach is supportive, holistic, strengths-based, and integrative. I make the therapy process comfortable, relaxed, and collaborative. I have training/experience in a variety of treatment modalities including drama therapy and expressive arts therapy, Ketamine Asissted Psychotherapy, DBT, ACT, EMDR, psychodynamic, and EFT.
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.
Optimize the pleasure of each moment and minimize the fallout from stressful situations, challenging relationships and interpersonal interactions. Gain insight into your perceptions, thoughts, triggers, emotions, reactions and behaviors. Develop strategies to enhance coping skills, boost confidence, modify habits, and increase motivation. Take control and improve the quality of your personal and professional life.
Optimize the pleasure of each moment and minimize the fallout from stressful situations, challenging relationships and interpersonal interactions. Gain insight into your perceptions, thoughts, triggers, emotions, reactions and behaviors. Develop strategies to enhance coping skills, boost confidence, modify habits, and increase motivation. Take control and improve the quality of your personal and professional life.
Many people come to therapy with a sense that something isn’t quite right—emotionally, relationally, or internally—even if they are functioning well on the surface. Often, they reach out after trying to manage things on their own or after previous treatment has not led to lasting change. You may be managing work, family, or relationships while feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that don’t fully make sense.
Many people come to therapy with a sense that something isn’t quite right—emotionally, relationally, or internally—even if they are functioning well on the surface. Often, they reach out after trying to manage things on their own or after previous treatment has not led to lasting change. You may be managing work, family, or relationships while feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that don’t fully make sense.
I believe that therapy is an incredibly powerful tool which can help us understand the good, the bad, the happy, and the sad. I believe in creating a nurturing and supportive therapeutic relationship, which can allow for self-discovery, exploration, and healing. My goal is to look at life through clients’ eyes to offer new skills and empower them to face challenges & overcome obstacles. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, transitions, trauma, and more I am happy to support you. I know that starting therapy may be a scary prospect, but I’m here to walk you through it.
I believe that therapy is an incredibly powerful tool which can help us understand the good, the bad, the happy, and the sad. I believe in creating a nurturing and supportive therapeutic relationship, which can allow for self-discovery, exploration, and healing. My goal is to look at life through clients’ eyes to offer new skills and empower them to face challenges & overcome obstacles. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, transitions, trauma, and more I am happy to support you. I know that starting therapy may be a scary prospect, but I’m here to walk you through it.
I specialize in working with adolescent girls and young women dealing with issues related to anxiety, self-esteem, boundary setting, family conflict, and life transitions.
I believe therapy is beneficial for everyone to express their concerns, identify their needs, and process their emotions. It is my belief that the therapeutic relationship is essential in making progress therefore I utilize a person-centered, warm and direct approach with clients.
I specialize in working with adolescent girls and young women dealing with issues related to anxiety, self-esteem, boundary setting, family conflict, and life transitions.
I believe therapy is beneficial for everyone to express their concerns, identify their needs, and process their emotions. It is my belief that the therapeutic relationship is essential in making progress therefore I utilize a person-centered, warm and direct approach with clients.
I work with teens and adults experiencing ADHD, anxiety, panic attacks, stress, perfectionism, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns. With a background in the arts, I may integrate creative strategies to support healing, self-soothing, and trauma processing. Sessions are warm, collaborative, and often infused with humor. My approach is holistic, relational, and psychodynamic, encouraging active engagement, deeper self-understanding, and a stronger relationship with yourself.
I work with teens and adults experiencing ADHD, anxiety, panic attacks, stress, perfectionism, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns. With a background in the arts, I may integrate creative strategies to support healing, self-soothing, and trauma processing. Sessions are warm, collaborative, and often infused with humor. My approach is holistic, relational, and psychodynamic, encouraging active engagement, deeper self-understanding, and a stronger relationship with yourself.
In my practice, I believe in providing a genuine and respectful atmosphere where clients can safely express their feelings and discuss life experiences. I recognize the courage it takes to share personal concerns, and I strive to make sure that clients feel comfortable being themselves when they are with me. Cultural competence is essential to my practice as a therapist, and I believe in the importance of addressing cultural, racial, and environmental factors that influence mental health concerns.
In my practice, I believe in providing a genuine and respectful atmosphere where clients can safely express their feelings and discuss life experiences. I recognize the courage it takes to share personal concerns, and I strive to make sure that clients feel comfortable being themselves when they are with me. Cultural competence is essential to my practice as a therapist, and I believe in the importance of addressing cultural, racial, and environmental factors that influence mental health concerns.
Dr. Tishanna Hollins is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in eating disorder therapy, anxiety therapy, depression treatment, trauma therapy, panic disorder treatment, sleep problems, body image concerns, and OCD therapy for adults (18+). With over a decade of clinical experience, she helps clients navigate complex emotional and behavioral difficulties using evidence-based psychological treatments. Dr. Hollins also supports individuals navigating racial trauma, cultural identity concerns, and minority stress, offering therapy that is culturally responsive and identity-affirming.
Dr. Tishanna Hollins is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in eating disorder therapy, anxiety therapy, depression treatment, trauma therapy, panic disorder treatment, sleep problems, body image concerns, and OCD therapy for adults (18+). With over a decade of clinical experience, she helps clients navigate complex emotional and behavioral difficulties using evidence-based psychological treatments. Dr. Hollins also supports individuals navigating racial trauma, cultural identity concerns, and minority stress, offering therapy that is culturally responsive and identity-affirming.
Starting therapy can feel uncomfortable, especially when you might be carrying a lot on your own. My approach is collaborative and client-centered, working with children, adolescents, and adults, to create a comfortable space to fully express emotions and explore what’s been going on, understand what’s keeping things stuck, and figure out what can really help you move forward. Together we can better understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors connect in ways that often show up through stress, school, relationships, and family dynamics, and how these patterns can shift over time.
Starting therapy can feel uncomfortable, especially when you might be carrying a lot on your own. My approach is collaborative and client-centered, working with children, adolescents, and adults, to create a comfortable space to fully express emotions and explore what’s been going on, understand what’s keeping things stuck, and figure out what can really help you move forward. Together we can better understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors connect in ways that often show up through stress, school, relationships, and family dynamics, and how these patterns can shift over time.
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