Self Esteem Therapists in River North, Chicago, IL
At Wellington Counseling Group, we’ve assembled a diverse team of psychotherapists from various backgrounds and areas of expertise to provide the most inclusive and compassionate care possible. We’ll take the time to understand your goals for therapy and connect you with the ideal therapist for your needs at a time that works best for your busy life. We are an organization of Chicago therapists focused on human healing. This focus has brought us to a place of seeking to expand our contributions to the surrounding community, separate from, but related to, the therapeutic care we already provide to individuals and families.
At Wellington Counseling Group, we’ve assembled a diverse team of psychotherapists from various backgrounds and areas of expertise to provide the most inclusive and compassionate care possible. We’ll take the time to understand your goals for therapy and connect you with the ideal therapist for your needs at a time that works best for your busy life. We are an organization of Chicago therapists focused on human healing. This focus has brought us to a place of seeking to expand our contributions to the surrounding community, separate from, but related to, the therapeutic care we already provide to individuals and families.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Art Therapist, I believe healing happens through authentic connection and finding the right pathways for each individual. My approach is collaborative—I see therapy as a shared journey where I'm fully present and equally invested alongside you in each session. While traditional talk therapy forms the foundation of my practice, I also offer art therapy as an option for those interested in exploring creative expression as part of their healing process. Some clients find that art-making provides a unique way to process emotions & experiences, when it can feel difficult to put into words
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Art Therapist, I believe healing happens through authentic connection and finding the right pathways for each individual. My approach is collaborative—I see therapy as a shared journey where I'm fully present and equally invested alongside you in each session. While traditional talk therapy forms the foundation of my practice, I also offer art therapy as an option for those interested in exploring creative expression as part of their healing process. Some clients find that art-making provides a unique way to process emotions & experiences, when it can feel difficult to put into words
Dr. Kristen Brendel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, PEL:SW, C-IAYT, CYT
4 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60611
I work with individuals experiencing chronic health issues, grief, anxiety, trauma, stress-related issues, and women's issues, including therapists, educators, and healthcare professionals. Many are accustomed to managing significant responsibilities and being relied upon by others, yet report feeling overwhelmed or depleted. They may be navigating burnout, life transitions, or the ongoing impact of health concerns. Treatment focuses on increasing insight, identifying patterns, developing more effective and sustainable ways to respond to stress and related symptoms, and improving emotional regulation and boundary setting.
I work with individuals experiencing chronic health issues, grief, anxiety, trauma, stress-related issues, and women's issues, including therapists, educators, and healthcare professionals. Many are accustomed to managing significant responsibilities and being relied upon by others, yet report feeling overwhelmed or depleted. They may be navigating burnout, life transitions, or the ongoing impact of health concerns. Treatment focuses on increasing insight, identifying patterns, developing more effective and sustainable ways to respond to stress and related symptoms, and improving emotional regulation and boundary setting.
You might find yourself thinking about your experiences, recognizing patterns in how you relate, react, or hold yourself, yet despite this awareness still feel stuck or unfulfilled. You may be feeling disconnected in your relationships and day-to-day life while longing for something more genuine or meaningful but understanding how to make such changes seems ambiguous or out of reach. These experiences are in part about the deeper patterns that shape us that we often struggle to know how to access on our own.
You might find yourself thinking about your experiences, recognizing patterns in how you relate, react, or hold yourself, yet despite this awareness still feel stuck or unfulfilled. You may be feeling disconnected in your relationships and day-to-day life while longing for something more genuine or meaningful but understanding how to make such changes seems ambiguous or out of reach. These experiences are in part about the deeper patterns that shape us that we often struggle to know how to access on our own.
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 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.
Margaret Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CADC, LICSW, CCTP
River North, Chicago, IL 60654
whether you are experiencing physical, emotional or moral injury, establishing a strong collaborative relationship is the first step to finding relief, empowerment and the will to go on.
whether you are experiencing physical, emotional or moral injury, establishing a strong collaborative relationship is the first step to finding relief, empowerment and the will to go on.
Clarity Clinic offers comprehensive mental health services - Therapy, Psychiatry, Psychological Testing, Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy for depression - with in-person and virtual care available across Chicagoland and Illinois.
Clarity Clinic offers comprehensive mental health services - Therapy, Psychiatry, Psychological Testing, Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy for depression - with in-person and virtual care available across Chicagoland and Illinois.
Results of this effort often include increased self-awareness, enhanced self-esteem, recognition of unique strengths and potentials, and more positive feelings.
As psychological distress is often a function of relationship difficulties, psychotherapy often focuses on thoughts & feelings about the significant people in one's life, who may include family members, romantic partners, friends, and co-workers.
Appreciation of one's unique circumstances & developmental history makes for a more meaningful therapy experience.
Results of this effort often include increased self-awareness, enhanced self-esteem, recognition of unique strengths and potentials, and more positive feelings.
As psychological distress is often a function of relationship difficulties, psychotherapy often focuses on thoughts & feelings about the significant people in one's life, who may include family members, romantic partners, friends, and co-workers.
Appreciation of one's unique circumstances & developmental history makes for a more meaningful therapy experience.
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.
The most important consideration in experiencing progress in therapy is your connection with me. As a clinician, I am an understanding, supportive and an empowering therapist, who has the education and years of life experience to help you reach your goals.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, meaning I tailor treatment to your unique concerns. This may include aspects from several approaches, all with a focus on emphasizing your strengths.
The most important consideration in experiencing progress in therapy is your connection with me. As a clinician, I am an understanding, supportive and an empowering therapist, who has the education and years of life experience to help you reach your goals.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, meaning I tailor treatment to your unique concerns. This may include aspects from several approaches, all with a focus on emphasizing your strengths.
I work with clients who may be struggling with self esteem, anxiety, life transitions and depression.
I’m a therapist who loves working with millennials and Gen Z navigating that weird, in-between phase of life—where you’re no longer in school, but also not quite feeling like a “real adult” yet. A lot of my clients are thoughtful, driven, and self-aware, but still find themselves stuck in cycles of anxiety, perfectionism, or feeling like they’re falling short. I also have a soft spot for newly licensed and recent grads in the helping professions who are figuring out how to show up confidently in their work while managing the pressure behind the scenes.
I work with clients who may be struggling with self esteem, anxiety, life transitions and depression.
I’m a therapist who loves working with millennials and Gen Z navigating that weird, in-between phase of life—where you’re no longer in school, but also not quite feeling like a “real adult” yet. A lot of my clients are thoughtful, driven, and self-aware, but still find themselves stuck in cycles of anxiety, perfectionism, or feeling like they’re falling short. I also have a soft spot for newly licensed and recent grads in the helping professions who are figuring out how to show up confidently in their work while managing the pressure behind the scenes.
Choosing to seek therapy is a decision that may come with anxiety and a greater sense of vulnerability, but it can ultimately lead to a significant decrease in distress as you experience increased awareness and strengthened coping abilities, which facilitate improvement in multiple areas of life and a heightened sense of overall contentment. My aim is to provide you with a comfortable, nonjudgmental atmosphere where you will be respected and welcomed with compassion and understanding; I believe these underpinnings are fundamental to a trusting, meaningful therapeutic relationship and critical in longer-term depth work.
Choosing to seek therapy is a decision that may come with anxiety and a greater sense of vulnerability, but it can ultimately lead to a significant decrease in distress as you experience increased awareness and strengthened coping abilities, which facilitate improvement in multiple areas of life and a heightened sense of overall contentment. My aim is to provide you with a comfortable, nonjudgmental atmosphere where you will be respected and welcomed with compassion and understanding; I believe these underpinnings are fundamental to a trusting, meaningful therapeutic relationship and critical in longer-term depth work.
The decision to seek therapy can be difficult, as it's hard to reach out for help. My goal is to make therapy feel less overwhelming through a collaborative partnership where together we identify your challenges and develop healthy coping skills. My style, rooted in warmth and humor, utilizes the therapeutic relationship to explore positive change and growth. Customized feedback and a range of strategies are provided drawing from evidenced based research and years of clinical expertise. I specialize in individual and couples therapy uniquely focusing on enhancing relationships, healing from the past, and thriving individually.
The decision to seek therapy can be difficult, as it's hard to reach out for help. My goal is to make therapy feel less overwhelming through a collaborative partnership where together we identify your challenges and develop healthy coping skills. My style, rooted in warmth and humor, utilizes the therapeutic relationship to explore positive change and growth. Customized feedback and a range of strategies are provided drawing from evidenced based research and years of clinical expertise. I specialize in individual and couples therapy uniquely focusing on enhancing relationships, healing from the past, and thriving individually.
Do you have mental health concerns related to depression, anxiety, or trauma? Are you looking to enhance well-being and joy while reducing suffering related to adversities and mental health concerns? I am retired UW-Madison psychologist with 20+ years of experience leading neuroscientific research and providing psychotherapy. I offer in-person psychotherapy in Madison WI. I also provide online telehealth services for residents of Wisconsin and all PsyPact participating states, which can be found with an internet search for "PsyPact map."
Do you have mental health concerns related to depression, anxiety, or trauma? Are you looking to enhance well-being and joy while reducing suffering related to adversities and mental health concerns? I am retired UW-Madison psychologist with 20+ years of experience leading neuroscientific research and providing psychotherapy. I offer in-person psychotherapy in Madison WI. I also provide online telehealth services for residents of Wisconsin and all PsyPact participating states, which can be found with an internet search for "PsyPact map."
Hello and welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist and former civil rights attorney. I help individuals ages 17 and up with depression, anxiety, trauma, major life transitions, identity exploration, and burnout. I aim to reduce symptoms and to explore the root cause of the problem for sustained wellbeing. My approach is warm, culturally informed, and creative. As needed, I weave holistic healing practices, such as mindfulness techniques, into evidence-based approaches. I am a PSYPACT provider who offers online therapy in 40+ states. I also offer in-person therapy in Arlington, Virginia. I do not currently accept insurance.
Hello and welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist and former civil rights attorney. I help individuals ages 17 and up with depression, anxiety, trauma, major life transitions, identity exploration, and burnout. I aim to reduce symptoms and to explore the root cause of the problem for sustained wellbeing. My approach is warm, culturally informed, and creative. As needed, I weave holistic healing practices, such as mindfulness techniques, into evidence-based approaches. I am a PSYPACT provider who offers online therapy in 40+ states. I also offer in-person therapy in Arlington, Virginia. I do not currently accept insurance.
Are you suffering with sadness, fearfulness, irritability, difficulty sleeping/concentrating or any other emotional distress? Tired of living with the pain & feeling "stuck"? Lacking motivation & inspiration? You have all you need within you to regain your strength & peace-I can help you move past the difficulties so you can pursue the unlimited possibilities your life can offer. I believe the goal of psychotherapy is freedom-freedom to live your life as you choose, not the way you were taught. Our psychotherapeutic work will empower you to move forward & create lasting change. Now is the time to stop hurting & start thriving.
Are you suffering with sadness, fearfulness, irritability, difficulty sleeping/concentrating or any other emotional distress? Tired of living with the pain & feeling "stuck"? Lacking motivation & inspiration? You have all you need within you to regain your strength & peace-I can help you move past the difficulties so you can pursue the unlimited possibilities your life can offer. I believe the goal of psychotherapy is freedom-freedom to live your life as you choose, not the way you were taught. Our psychotherapeutic work will empower you to move forward & create lasting change. Now is the time to stop hurting & start thriving.
Gratefully practicing at New Insights Behavioral Health Services. When people experience trauma or life stressors, it is not uncommon to become overwhelmed with emotions. My passion is to hold space and help facilitate healing in those who are feeling lost, lonely, or in need of support. I collaborate with my adult clients to find healthy perceptions of themselves, explore their culture and intersectionality, and find liberation in their trauma by exploring their experiences with gentle curiosity. We will work together to gain skills, recognize core beliefs, reflect on life experiences as early as childhood, and reach goals.
Gratefully practicing at New Insights Behavioral Health Services. When people experience trauma or life stressors, it is not uncommon to become overwhelmed with emotions. My passion is to hold space and help facilitate healing in those who are feeling lost, lonely, or in need of support. I collaborate with my adult clients to find healthy perceptions of themselves, explore their culture and intersectionality, and find liberation in their trauma by exploring their experiences with gentle curiosity. We will work together to gain skills, recognize core beliefs, reflect on life experiences as early as childhood, and reach goals.
Maybe you feel exhausted and consumed replaying past situations over and over again in your head. Maybe food feels like it's constantly on your mind, you're exhausted by cycles of restricting, bingeing, or guilt, or you find yourself being your own harshest critic. Whatever brought you here, I am here to support you with therapy that is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and tailored to you.
I believe healing happens within relationships, and because of that, I take a deeply relational and collaborative approach to therapy. Together, we'll create a space where you can show up exactly as you are.
Maybe you feel exhausted and consumed replaying past situations over and over again in your head. Maybe food feels like it's constantly on your mind, you're exhausted by cycles of restricting, bingeing, or guilt, or you find yourself being your own harshest critic. Whatever brought you here, I am here to support you with therapy that is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and tailored to you.
I believe healing happens within relationships, and because of that, I take a deeply relational and collaborative approach to therapy. Together, we'll create a space where you can show up exactly as you are.
I offer an integration of psychotherapy and Yoga Therapy in tandem sessions. I am both a licensed health psychologist and a certified yoga therapist. My clients tend to be high functioning adults seeking private holistic therapy and pain relief. I assist with relationships, stress, back pain, neck pain, sports injuries, physical disabilities and medical conditions. Supported yoga postures, proper alignment, and longer holds facilitate deeper feeling, fuller opening, greater release. Yoga Therapy enhances rehabilitation of injuries naturally using gravity, tensegrity and breath to improve circulation and create more space in tight joints, relieving tension and fatigue, facilitating clarity and insight.
I offer an integration of psychotherapy and Yoga Therapy in tandem sessions. I am both a licensed health psychologist and a certified yoga therapist. My clients tend to be high functioning adults seeking private holistic therapy and pain relief. I assist with relationships, stress, back pain, neck pain, sports injuries, physical disabilities and medical conditions. Supported yoga postures, proper alignment, and longer holds facilitate deeper feeling, fuller opening, greater release. Yoga Therapy enhances rehabilitation of injuries naturally using gravity, tensegrity and breath to improve circulation and create more space in tight joints, relieving tension and fatigue, facilitating clarity and insight.
Nazneen Syed, LPC, helps individuals across Illinois navigate emotional challenges with clarity, resilience, and practical tools for lasting change. As a Licensed Professional Counselor at LifeStance Health, she provides compassionate, evidence-based individual therapy for teens, adults, and seniors. Nazneen supports clients facing anxiety, depression, and trauma, creating a safe, collaborative space where they can better understand their experiences and build meaningful coping strategies.
Nazneen Syed, LPC, helps individuals across Illinois navigate emotional challenges with clarity, resilience, and practical tools for lasting change. As a Licensed Professional Counselor at LifeStance Health, she provides compassionate, evidence-based individual therapy for teens, adults, and seniors. Nazneen supports clients facing anxiety, depression, and trauma, creating a safe, collaborative space where they can better understand their experiences and build meaningful coping strategies.
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