Self Esteem Therapists in River North, Chicago, IL
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.
With over 25 years of experience I have worked with a range of issues and populations. My main approach to therapy is cognitive behavioral theory (CBT) in order to process thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that contribute to distorted thinking and behavior, therefore affecting emotional well-being. The goal is to challenge and reframe so that the client achieves their personal goals, to cope with life transitions and obstacles. I also utilize Attachment Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I've assisted clients with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma, life transitions, and various others.
With over 25 years of experience I have worked with a range of issues and populations. My main approach to therapy is cognitive behavioral theory (CBT) in order to process thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that contribute to distorted thinking and behavior, therefore affecting emotional well-being. The goal is to challenge and reframe so that the client achieves their personal goals, to cope with life transitions and obstacles. I also utilize Attachment Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I've assisted clients with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma, life transitions, and various others.
In today's world it can be so difficult to feel present, navigate the endless changes of life, and get in touch with our authentic selves. It is my goal to support you with warmth, curiosity, and humor in navigating the messiness of life, drawing from your own strengths and insights. I aim to foster a down to earth environment in which we can slow down, process, and work together to cultivate a life you can find both meaning and connection within. I really enjoy working with adults navigating challenging family dynamics, dating and relationships, school and career related stressors, life transitions, grief, and women's issues.
In today's world it can be so difficult to feel present, navigate the endless changes of life, and get in touch with our authentic selves. It is my goal to support you with warmth, curiosity, and humor in navigating the messiness of life, drawing from your own strengths and insights. I aim to foster a down to earth environment in which we can slow down, process, and work together to cultivate a life you can find both meaning and connection within. I really enjoy working with adults navigating challenging family dynamics, dating and relationships, school and career related stressors, life transitions, grief, and women's issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering evidence-based trauma therapies including Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma Focused CBT. I developed my specialty in treating emotional trauma working with PTSD field experts at the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. I offer gold-standard PTSD interventions endorsed by the National Center for PTSD and the American Psychological Association. I Am Accepting New Patients.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering evidence-based trauma therapies including Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma Focused CBT. I developed my specialty in treating emotional trauma working with PTSD field experts at the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. I offer gold-standard PTSD interventions endorsed by the National Center for PTSD and the American Psychological Association. I Am Accepting New Patients.
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. In addition to traditional therapy methods, I bring a holistic perspective to my work. I have worked with a diverse range of clients, including adolescents, families and adults, tailoring my approach to meet the needs of each population. I have experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, OCD, panic, phobias, PTSD, social anxiety, chronic pain and other related conditions.
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. In addition to traditional therapy methods, I bring a holistic perspective to my work. I have worked with a diverse range of clients, including adolescents, families and adults, tailoring my approach to meet the needs of each population. I have experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, OCD, panic, phobias, PTSD, social anxiety, chronic pain and other related conditions.
Dr. Owen is a Clinical Psychologist and has been working in the field of psychology for over two decades. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northwestern University and holds a Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. He currently works with adult populations with a specialty in mood disorders and cognitive therapy His area of interest is in the field of psychological strengths. Dr. Owen uses psychological strengths to assist individuals to achieve optimal psychological health and overall engagement in life in an intentional way.
Dr. Owen is a Clinical Psychologist and has been working in the field of psychology for over two decades. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northwestern University and holds a Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. He currently works with adult populations with a specialty in mood disorders and cognitive therapy His area of interest is in the field of psychological strengths. Dr. Owen uses psychological strengths to assist individuals to achieve optimal psychological health and overall engagement in life in an intentional way.
My name is Danielle Murphy and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in working with clients and families affected by substance use disorders, employing a relational approach to address and treat the whole person. My practice focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive space, emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). With a background in social work, I am dedicated to advocating for communities and individuals stigmatized by addiction. My goal is to empower clients, providing them with the tools and support needed to thrive in their personal and professional lives.
My name is Danielle Murphy and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in working with clients and families affected by substance use disorders, employing a relational approach to address and treat the whole person. My practice focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive space, emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). With a background in social work, I am dedicated to advocating for communities and individuals stigmatized by addiction. My goal is to empower clients, providing them with the tools and support needed to thrive in their personal and professional lives.
I also support clients working through issues of self-esteem, grief, family conflict, OCD, and stress.
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or navigating a season of life that feels heavier than expected. Maybe you’re struggling in your relationships, dealing with past experiences that still affect you, or just trying to feel more like yourself again. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I also support clients working through issues of self-esteem, grief, family conflict, OCD, and stress.
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or navigating a season of life that feels heavier than expected. Maybe you’re struggling in your relationships, dealing with past experiences that still affect you, or just trying to feel more like yourself again. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I understand that entering therapy is not always an easy task. It takes courage to ask for help. As psychologist Viktor Frankl once said, “In some ways suffering ceases to be suffering at the moment it finds a meaning, such as the meaning of a sacrifice.” I work to help you find meaning. It’s important to me to provide you with a safe, nurturing environment. I am trained in EMDR, a modality used to help process traumatic memories and the cognitions associated with them.
I understand that entering therapy is not always an easy task. It takes courage to ask for help. As psychologist Viktor Frankl once said, “In some ways suffering ceases to be suffering at the moment it finds a meaning, such as the meaning of a sacrifice.” I work to help you find meaning. It’s important to me to provide you with a safe, nurturing environment. I am trained in EMDR, a modality used to help process traumatic memories and the cognitions associated with them.
Do you feel like sex, pleasure, or connection are more stressful than satisfying?
Maybe sex feels like a performance. Maybe desire is forced or missing entirely.
Maybe your body carries pain, guilt, or silence that makes intimacy feel impossible.
I work with women and AFAB individuals who feel anxious, ashamed, or disconnected from their bodies or relationships. They're often high-achieving, thoughtful, and tired of feeling behind. What they want, more than anything, is to feel safe, connected, and authentically confident in themselves.
Do you feel like sex, pleasure, or connection are more stressful than satisfying?
Maybe sex feels like a performance. Maybe desire is forced or missing entirely.
Maybe your body carries pain, guilt, or silence that makes intimacy feel impossible.
I work with women and AFAB individuals who feel anxious, ashamed, or disconnected from their bodies or relationships. They're often high-achieving, thoughtful, and tired of feeling behind. What they want, more than anything, is to feel safe, connected, and authentically confident in themselves.
Dyanne C Bresler
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, RN, LCPC
River North, Chicago, IL 60654
I work to create an atmosphere that is safe for my clients. I may use humor, ask more questions, make comments. As we progress, I will suggest new ways to approach situations and problems. Sometimes I teach my clients relaxation techniques. We talk. I listen. Sometimes I teach or even pray with my clients. In my office, folks are invited to be direct, to be honest, and to know that there will be no judgment of them for revealing their "dark side." Their challenge is reveal who and what they are. Mine is to make it safe.
I work to create an atmosphere that is safe for my clients. I may use humor, ask more questions, make comments. As we progress, I will suggest new ways to approach situations and problems. Sometimes I teach my clients relaxation techniques. We talk. I listen. Sometimes I teach or even pray with my clients. In my office, folks are invited to be direct, to be honest, and to know that there will be no judgment of them for revealing their "dark side." Their challenge is reveal who and what they are. Mine is to make it safe.
Life is hard and sometimes asking for help is even harder. Beginning therapy may be nerve wrecking, but it can be a place to build yourself and the relationships around you. I prioritize creating an environment that is warm, empathetic, interactive and humorous because feeling safe and unjudged is essential for meaningful growth.
I work with individuals, couples, and families exploring how patterns and beliefs shape your relationships — including the one you have with yourself.
Life is hard and sometimes asking for help is even harder. Beginning therapy may be nerve wrecking, but it can be a place to build yourself and the relationships around you. I prioritize creating an environment that is warm, empathetic, interactive and humorous because feeling safe and unjudged is essential for meaningful growth.
I work with individuals, couples, and families exploring how patterns and beliefs shape your relationships — including the one you have with yourself.
I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential in bringing about meaningful change, and I take a collaborative approach to therapy to empower my clients. I am deeply passionate about fostering healthy connections and promoting emotional well-being as clients navigate life transitions, relational difficulties, anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, and more. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and supportive environment through validation, unconditional acceptance, humor, and honesty, which allows clients to deepen their understanding of themselves and others.
I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential in bringing about meaningful change, and I take a collaborative approach to therapy to empower my clients. I am deeply passionate about fostering healthy connections and promoting emotional well-being as clients navigate life transitions, relational difficulties, anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, and more. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and supportive environment through validation, unconditional acceptance, humor, and honesty, which allows clients to deepen their understanding of themselves and others.
I specialize in helping youth, adults and couples navigate challenges related to anxiety, trauma, life transitions, grief, relationships, and self-worth.
My clinical approach draws from a range of evidence-based practices, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing. I tailor my work to each individual, knowing that no two people—or paths—are alike. Together, we will identify the goals that matter most to you, and gain the clarity to achieve them.
I specialize in helping youth, adults and couples navigate challenges related to anxiety, trauma, life transitions, grief, relationships, and self-worth.
My clinical approach draws from a range of evidence-based practices, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing. I tailor my work to each individual, knowing that no two people—or paths—are alike. Together, we will identify the goals that matter most to you, and gain the clarity to achieve them.
I work with people navigating anxiety, identity concerns, and relationship challenges shaped by cultural, systemic, and family dynamics. Many are seeking clarity, connection, and practical support as they make intentional changes in their lives. Therapy offers a space to process emotions, explore patterns, and build confidence. Together, we work to feel more grounded, empowered, and authentic in how they relate to themselves, others, and the world around them.
I work with people navigating anxiety, identity concerns, and relationship challenges shaped by cultural, systemic, and family dynamics. Many are seeking clarity, connection, and practical support as they make intentional changes in their lives. Therapy offers a space to process emotions, explore patterns, and build confidence. Together, we work to feel more grounded, empowered, and authentic in how they relate to themselves, others, and the world around them.
Clinical experiences and life experiences continue to teach me that each of us has a unique experience of being human—Each of us lives a life of depth, complexity, relationships, and hardships.
In my private practice, I work with adults of various ages. I frequently work with people needing help with significant life changes (i.e., changes in relationship/marital status, geographical moves, career changes, having children, beginning college, retirement, etc.), anxiety and stress, depression, social difficulties, and family troubles.
Clinical experiences and life experiences continue to teach me that each of us has a unique experience of being human—Each of us lives a life of depth, complexity, relationships, and hardships.
In my private practice, I work with adults of various ages. I frequently work with people needing help with significant life changes (i.e., changes in relationship/marital status, geographical moves, career changes, having children, beginning college, retirement, etc.), anxiety and stress, depression, social difficulties, and family troubles.
My focus includes cyclical toxic or unfulfilling romantic relationships, dating challenges, low self-esteem, communication struggles, high-functioning depression, and the lasting impact of childhood trauma, abuse, and intimate partner violence on the self.
I view relational health as essential to overall well-being. The way you show up in your relationships—romantic, platonic, familial, and with yourself—shapes everything. My work is deeply informed by both my clinical experience and my career as a relationship writer and creator.
My focus includes cyclical toxic or unfulfilling romantic relationships, dating challenges, low self-esteem, communication struggles, high-functioning depression, and the lasting impact of childhood trauma, abuse, and intimate partner violence on the self.
I view relational health as essential to overall well-being. The way you show up in your relationships—romantic, platonic, familial, and with yourself—shapes everything. My work is deeply informed by both my clinical experience and my career as a relationship writer and creator.
Therapy doesn’t have to feel like a mystery or a monologue. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself or others I'm here to help you make sense of it all. I help to foster more authentic relationships with self and with others using a relational, insight-oriented approach grounded in mindfulness and curiosity.
Much of who we are is shaped by early experiences, family dynamics, cultural context, and, yes—sometimes that one offhand comment from a middle school teacher. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that keep you from feeling grounded and connected, and work toward a version of you that feels more real.
Therapy doesn’t have to feel like a mystery or a monologue. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself or others I'm here to help you make sense of it all. I help to foster more authentic relationships with self and with others using a relational, insight-oriented approach grounded in mindfulness and curiosity.
Much of who we are is shaped by early experiences, family dynamics, cultural context, and, yes—sometimes that one offhand comment from a middle school teacher. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that keep you from feeling grounded and connected, and work toward a version of you that feels more real.
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.
Are you in a place where you feel the need to make changes in your life to improve your happiness and overall well-being? Or how about having a feeling that you're ready to begin healing? Maybe it's addressing your social drug/alcohol use, or wondering why you feel stuck, and feel the need to explore your intrinsic wants/needs. I believe there's an importance in empowering one's spirit, identifying blocks, and learning new skills to strengthen one's ability to make wanted changes. I focus on enhancing existing strengths, encouraging mindfulness, and building coping skills to support these changes.
Are you in a place where you feel the need to make changes in your life to improve your happiness and overall well-being? Or how about having a feeling that you're ready to begin healing? Maybe it's addressing your social drug/alcohol use, or wondering why you feel stuck, and feel the need to explore your intrinsic wants/needs. I believe there's an importance in empowering one's spirit, identifying blocks, and learning new skills to strengthen one's ability to make wanted changes. I focus on enhancing existing strengths, encouraging mindfulness, and building coping skills to support these changes.
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