Therapists in River North, Chicago, IL

Balancing a career, relationships, finances, and family? We know it isn’t easy. And it’s common to let self-care slip down your priority list. Whether you’ve tried therapy before or not, our online therapy services start from a place of acceptance, safety, and professionalism. Our goal is to help you and your loved ones connect, recover, and flourish. If you’re looking for the perfect virtual therapist, trust our team of friendly, skilled, caring practitioners.

I specialize in working with individuals with eating disorders and addictions. I believe entering into a therapeutic relationship requires courage and hope You've been turning to a substance: alcohol, drugs, an eating disorder, they stopped "working," but you've lost control. You need to risk trusting someone. Profound shame accompanies these illnesses and this shame interferes with asking for help. These are illnesses that robs all that is valuable from one's life, therefore asking for help is vital, recovery cannot be done alone. Individuals often are facing co occurring disorders which need to be simultaneously addressed.

Growing up on the south side of Chicago, Deja has watched mental illness and illicit drug use disrupt the lives of strangers, family and friends. She sought out a degree that will allow her to help individuals heal mentally and emotionally. Her focus is re-building individuals and families broken by mental illness and substance use. Deja’s mission is to guide individuals to their highest selves through self-awareness and therapeutic intervention. She aims to help her clients create internal stability,so they can control their external reality. She believes that it takes a collective effort for a person to grow into their best selves

Accepting new clients! Starting therapy can be overwhelming and is often the first time you are talking to someone you don't know about private experiences and feelings. My priority is providing clients a safe, nonjudgmental space to be their most authentic selves. I strive to create this by helping explore difficult emotions, process negative thought patterns, identify and build on strengths, and stay most centered and balanced during life transitions and adjustments.

Sandstone Care Chicago ensures that you receive the correct diagnosis, and helps you find the proper and most effective treatment for your substance use and mental health conditions. We listen to your concerns and meet you wherever you are on your recovery journey.

Danielle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a member of the National Association of Social Workers. She is intensely interested in a variety of mental health issues and how the intersection of therapy and caring can change people’s lives. She is an avid reader and stays current on classic treatment modalities as well as newer ones. She wholeheartedly believes in the mind-body connection and the importance of nutrition, sleep, and exercise for brain health. Danielle seeks to collaborate with the client and together develop a strategy for treatment that will best fit their needs and goals.

I believe that everyone has the right and the ability to achieve an engaged, balanced, satisfying life. I enjoy working with clients of all ages. In my work I am continuously impressed by my clients’ ability to grow and change, and by their courage, creativity, strength, and capacity for love and connection. I encourage you to take the first step today to restore the balance and health in yourself, your child, your family, and your relationships.

Alexandra Fox is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with experience providing therapy for adults, adolescents, families and couples. Alexandra specializes in treating anxiety, depression,grief, self esteem concerns, women’s issues, adult life transitions and couple conflict and intimacy. Alexandra utilizes a psychodynamic approach to therapy in conjunction with mindfulness techniques to provide clients with the skills to feel more present at work and in their everyday lives. Understanding how people develop their own characteristic patterns of behaving, feeling and thinking informs her clinical work. Alexandra earned her Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University.

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.

Delorth Stallworth, LSW is a licensed Social Worker with a master's degree in social work from Chicago State University. With a focus on direct practice, Delorth has extensive experience working with children and families in various settings. Delorth began her career supporting children and families within the foster care system. She then transitioned to working counseling center, specializing in evaluating and assessing risk factors. This work involved empowering individuals through personal growth and providing individual counseling.

Because I believe growth and healing happens within the therapeutic relationship, I work towards fostering a safe space built upon trust and authenticity. I use an integrative, person-centered, framework to understand you in the context of your unique experience. Together, we will work toward understanding your thoughts and emotions, explore what might be contributing to problematic behaviors, and develop coping skills based on your strengths and support systems.

Dr. Pumphrey is a Clinical Psychologist who received his Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. He has extensive experience working with adults and adolescents using multiple solution focused modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).

** NOTE: AS OF FEB 2022 I'M ONLY ACCEPTING NEW ASSESSMENT CLIENTS ** I'm a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist who helps individuals impacted by ADHD, concussion, stroke and dementia. I offer individual therapy for ADHD (ages 18+) and neuropsychological assessments for ADHD, TBI, LD, strokes and dementia (ages 14+). Therapeutically, I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, assertiveness training and motivational interviewing (MI) approaches, within the context of an empathic and cohesive therapeutic relationship. I previously taught and published in academia for 15 years before dedicating myself fully to clinical work.

Thanks for visiting my profile. I consider it an honor to be trusted with some of the most difficult and personal areas of people's lives. I respect how challenging it can be to come to therapy and speak to a stranger. Clients have come to me to work on improving romantic relationships, to learn to navigate tricky or frustrating family dynamics, and to set boundaries with work. I've worked with many people who aren't sure exactly what's wrong, or have some idea but aren't sure what to do next. We explore it all together. Therapy is a place to improve the quality of your life and expand your choices.

Therapy is a healing relationship in which our pain can be held with care and compassion. Our pain is a compass that tells us something important about our experiences and what we need in order to heal. I view healing as finding a place of rootedness and expansiveness within ourselves so that it becomes more and more difficult for our experiences of pain and oppression to throw us off balance.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in the addiction and mental health field for over a decade. 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 are essential in optimizing a person's quality of life. From complex trauma, addiction to learning everyday life skills, I try to help individuals find strength and acceptance to overcome painful emotions. I strive for each client to leave sessions feeling empowered and confident in their abilities.

Think you are a lesser person for seeking treatment? Don’t like the “stigma” associated with therapy? Embarrassed? Don’t be! Everyone can benefit from therapy at some point in their lives. Better Your Life!

It takes great courage to come to therapy, and the most important part of being a clinician is the therapeutic relationship I develop with my clients. I provide a space for individuals to feel safe, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities including: Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.

My primary focus is adults presenting with histories of early and/or chronic trauma (Complex or Developmental Trauma). I work with persons experiencing depression, anxiety, self-harm, difficulties with developmental life transitions, difficulties with mood/emotional dysregulation, issues of separation and loss, abuse (sexual, physical, domestic), relationship issues, grief and loss, as well as difficulties launching into emerging adulthood.