Depression Therapists in River West, Chicago, IL
Cristina Valencia
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, life transitions, trauma, relational conflicts, and cultural/racial identity issues.
Making the decision to enter therapy can be frightening and may weigh heavily on us yet it can make all the difference when we feel stuck, conflicted, or alone. If you have something in mind that you would like to see change, we can work collaboratively to address emotional barriers, past experiences, stressors, or relationship patterns that may be exacerbating your concern. I believe that a safe, warm, validating, culturally competent, and empathic therapeutic relationship is the foundation for change.
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, life transitions, trauma, relational conflicts, and cultural/racial identity issues.
Making the decision to enter therapy can be frightening and may weigh heavily on us yet it can make all the difference when we feel stuck, conflicted, or alone. If you have something in mind that you would like to see change, we can work collaboratively to address emotional barriers, past experiences, stressors, or relationship patterns that may be exacerbating your concern. I believe that a safe, warm, validating, culturally competent, and empathic therapeutic relationship is the foundation for change.
Manya Treece
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
I have worked with many clients, including those who struggle with depression, bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, eating disorders, sexual and physical abuse, workplace issues, LGBTQ issues and issues surrounding chronic illness.
My name is Manya, and I am trained in psychodynamic, psychoanalytic psychotherapy. My approach is to form a relationship with each person I see, taking special care to note any patterns in a person's history or present that may be holding them back or causing unnecessary pain or conflict. I take great care to notice how the past is informing the present and to provide the insight needed to develop and maintain healthy relationships, behaviors and feelings.
I have worked with many clients, including those who struggle with depression, bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, eating disorders, sexual and physical abuse, workplace issues, LGBTQ issues and issues surrounding chronic illness.
My name is Manya, and I am trained in psychodynamic, psychoanalytic psychotherapy. My approach is to form a relationship with each person I see, taking special care to note any patterns in a person's history or present that may be holding them back or causing unnecessary pain or conflict. I take great care to notice how the past is informing the present and to provide the insight needed to develop and maintain healthy relationships, behaviors and feelings.
Molly Dooley
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
I have experience in working with trauma, complex family dynamics, obsessive-compulsive disorders, depression, anxiety, perinatal-disorders, perfectionist/over achieving tendencies, self-esteem, break-up recovery and life transitions.
Currently only seeing clients via Telehealth. Week Day Morning availability. My role as a therapist is to help clients create an awareness of themselves by examining both the mind and body. I work with clients to understand and challenge the thoughts, actions, and emotions that cause distress. I also invite clients to develop insight into understanding themselves on a deeper level. My clinical experience ranging from the hospital setting to outpatient therapy has allowed me to work with individuals with a variety of stressors.
I have experience in working with trauma, complex family dynamics, obsessive-compulsive disorders, depression, anxiety, perinatal-disorders, perfectionist/over achieving tendencies, self-esteem, break-up recovery and life transitions.
Currently only seeing clients via Telehealth. Week Day Morning availability. My role as a therapist is to help clients create an awareness of themselves by examining both the mind and body. I work with clients to understand and challenge the thoughts, actions, and emotions that cause distress. I also invite clients to develop insight into understanding themselves on a deeper level. My clinical experience ranging from the hospital setting to outpatient therapy has allowed me to work with individuals with a variety of stressors.
Timothy Lo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Tim utilizes ACT, CBT, and EPR to assist adults with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, other mood disorders, OCD, anger management, and ADHD.
Tim (he/him) believes good therapy is not just about connecting to another person, but also about understanding the context of our internal world: our thoughts, emotions, memories, desires, compulsions, and more. His approach is to help people change how they interact with their internal world in an effort to pursue a more fulfilling life, sometimes helping people define what that means to them along the way. In his experience this generally involves a lot of education, trust, and practicing how to use tools and exercises outside of sessions.
Tim utilizes ACT, CBT, and EPR to assist adults with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, other mood disorders, OCD, anger management, and ADHD.
Tim (he/him) believes good therapy is not just about connecting to another person, but also about understanding the context of our internal world: our thoughts, emotions, memories, desires, compulsions, and more. His approach is to help people change how they interact with their internal world in an effort to pursue a more fulfilling life, sometimes helping people define what that means to them along the way. In his experience this generally involves a lot of education, trust, and practicing how to use tools and exercises outside of sessions.
Yvette Estrada
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
My experience prior to private practice stems from my work in community mental health systems. I have had the honor to work with a variety of individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, fertility issues, grief, and loss . I have extensive experience helping men and women recover from shame, oppression and exploring their voice within complex family systems. From personal experience with recurrent pregnancy loss and infertility, I understand the complex emotions and I can guide you through your journey. I believe that we cannot begin a conversation about change without examining our environment.
My experience prior to private practice stems from my work in community mental health systems. I have had the honor to work with a variety of individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, fertility issues, grief, and loss . I have extensive experience helping men and women recover from shame, oppression and exploring their voice within complex family systems. From personal experience with recurrent pregnancy loss and infertility, I understand the complex emotions and I can guide you through your journey. I believe that we cannot begin a conversation about change without examining our environment.
Nikoleta Giannakopoulos
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
I offer support across various areas, with a particular passion for guiding individuals and couples through grief & loss, trauma, relationship dynamics, cultural differences, body image issues, anxiety, and depression.
In my sessions, I strive for that comfy, familiar feeling, like wrapping yourself in your favorite sweater—warm, cozy, and uniquely tailored to you. I'm all about building genuine connections, where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported. My therapy approach is a blend of warmth, authenticity, and teamwork, creating a safe, non-judgmental space where we can navigate life's challenges together with compassion and understanding. I believe in being direct yet gentle, sprinkling in a dose of humor and lightness when it fits, to craft an experience that's supportive and transformative, just like you deserve.
I offer support across various areas, with a particular passion for guiding individuals and couples through grief & loss, trauma, relationship dynamics, cultural differences, body image issues, anxiety, and depression.
In my sessions, I strive for that comfy, familiar feeling, like wrapping yourself in your favorite sweater—warm, cozy, and uniquely tailored to you. I'm all about building genuine connections, where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported. My therapy approach is a blend of warmth, authenticity, and teamwork, creating a safe, non-judgmental space where we can navigate life's challenges together with compassion and understanding. I believe in being direct yet gentle, sprinkling in a dose of humor and lightness when it fits, to craft an experience that's supportive and transformative, just like you deserve.
Susan Close
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC, CTMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Grief, Self-esteem and Relationship Issues. My therapeutic style is warm, direct, and focused on building a strong connection with my clients. I firmly believe in using evidence-based practices and collaboration when supporting individuals and couples achieve their desired outcomes. I particularly find meaning working with couples who want to deepen their connection or heal a rupture. I will use Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapy and Gottman to guide our work.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Grief, Self-esteem and Relationship Issues. My therapeutic style is warm, direct, and focused on building a strong connection with my clients. I firmly believe in using evidence-based practices and collaboration when supporting individuals and couples achieve their desired outcomes. I particularly find meaning working with couples who want to deepen their connection or heal a rupture. I will use Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapy and Gottman to guide our work.
Jelena Bulic Milenovic
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
These traumas are often at the root of many problems a person can experience in the overwhelming modern world, like anxiety, depression, and chronic illness.
Life is full of transitions and adjustments; in each of these, you deserve a safe and supportive space to talk about it in a relaxed, guided manner. I believe in the importance of language- how you talk to and about yourself and others- and in the power of stories that make life. I want to help you recognize which stories you wrote in alignment with your values and which were imposed on you by society, culture, and the people close to you. In therapy, I utilize evidence-based techniques while also recognizing that your mind is a vast universe to be approached from a philosophical and spiritual place.
These traumas are often at the root of many problems a person can experience in the overwhelming modern world, like anxiety, depression, and chronic illness.
Life is full of transitions and adjustments; in each of these, you deserve a safe and supportive space to talk about it in a relaxed, guided manner. I believe in the importance of language- how you talk to and about yourself and others- and in the power of stories that make life. I want to help you recognize which stories you wrote in alignment with your values and which were imposed on you by society, culture, and the people close to you. In therapy, I utilize evidence-based techniques while also recognizing that your mind is a vast universe to be approached from a philosophical and spiritual place.
Rachel Coleman
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
My ideal client may struggle with anxiety, depression, shame, low self-esteem, identity exploration/definition, grief/loss, spirituality, and relationship or family issues. Their goal is to develop self-awareness and coping strategies, in addition to improving self-worth and relationships with others. Regardless of their struggles, my ideal client is curious, open-minded, willing to engage in self-reflection, has a genuine desire for personal growth, and recognizes the benefits of humor in healing.
My ideal client may struggle with anxiety, depression, shame, low self-esteem, identity exploration/definition, grief/loss, spirituality, and relationship or family issues. Their goal is to develop self-awareness and coping strategies, in addition to improving self-worth and relationships with others. Regardless of their struggles, my ideal client is curious, open-minded, willing to engage in self-reflection, has a genuine desire for personal growth, and recognizes the benefits of humor in healing.
Jennifer Ngaonye
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
Also, I have experience dealing with anxiety, depression, transitions in life, grief, and trauma.
I believe that everyone has purpose and value no matter how big or small. My goal in counseling is to walk alongside my clients on their journey to mental wellness as they rediscover and align themselves with the lives they desire to live.
Also, I have experience dealing with anxiety, depression, transitions in life, grief, and trauma.
I believe that everyone has purpose and value no matter how big or small. My goal in counseling is to walk alongside my clients on their journey to mental wellness as they rediscover and align themselves with the lives they desire to live.
Sarah Stephens Ramani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
I address a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship stressors, family of origin issues, parenting concerns, identity formation, life transitions, adjustment issues, grief, loss, and PTSD.
My goal in therapy is to facilitate trust, safety and healing by developing strong, authentic relationships with clients. I draw from psychodynamic and attachment theory in my work; I believe that articulating one's thoughts and feelings is a powerful process that can create profound positive change. With this in mind, I create a collaborative environment for clients in which to explore some of life’s most difficult moments.
I address a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship stressors, family of origin issues, parenting concerns, identity formation, life transitions, adjustment issues, grief, loss, and PTSD.
My goal in therapy is to facilitate trust, safety and healing by developing strong, authentic relationships with clients. I draw from psychodynamic and attachment theory in my work; I believe that articulating one's thoughts and feelings is a powerful process that can create profound positive change. With this in mind, I create a collaborative environment for clients in which to explore some of life’s most difficult moments.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
River West, Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
It is incredibly important for an individual's emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical components to work well together. I intend to approach every client from a holistic, person-centered, and emotionally focused framework to reach their goals. I enjoy walking alongside individuals and couples as they navigate trauma, relationship challenges, transitions, anxiety, and depression.
It is incredibly important for an individual's emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical components to work well together. I intend to approach every client from a holistic, person-centered, and emotionally focused framework to reach their goals. I enjoy walking alongside individuals and couples as they navigate trauma, relationship challenges, transitions, anxiety, and depression.
Cassandra Kruchten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or other life challenges, I am here to walk alongside you and provide support.
I am a passionate therapist committed to creating a warm and inviting environment where healing and growth can flourish. My approach to therapy is rooted in the strengths-based perspective, which means I firmly believe that you already possess the inner strength and resilience needed to overcome life's challenges. My goal is to help you tap into those strengths, recognize your unique talents, and empower you to lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life. As a young therapist, I bring a fresh and open-minded outlook to our sessions. I understand the complexities of navigating today's world.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or other life challenges, I am here to walk alongside you and provide support.
I am a passionate therapist committed to creating a warm and inviting environment where healing and growth can flourish. My approach to therapy is rooted in the strengths-based perspective, which means I firmly believe that you already possess the inner strength and resilience needed to overcome life's challenges. My goal is to help you tap into those strengths, recognize your unique talents, and empower you to lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life. As a young therapist, I bring a fresh and open-minded outlook to our sessions. I understand the complexities of navigating today's world.
Mary J Keenan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
River West, Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
I am a clinical social worker who treats people with a variety of issues and symptoms including anxiety and depression in both men and women.
If you are having difficulties in relationships, feeling overwhelmed with the stress of living, experiencing difficulties in your job, or are looking to make some changes in yourself, I offer a supportive environment and listening ear to help you figure out how to approach your problems in a new way. Frequently we know we want to do it differently but don't know how. I want to help you move forward in life and reconnect you to your own capabilities. Relationships are important. I am always here for you. Website: www.evolveconsciouscounseling.com
I am a clinical social worker who treats people with a variety of issues and symptoms including anxiety and depression in both men and women.
If you are having difficulties in relationships, feeling overwhelmed with the stress of living, experiencing difficulties in your job, or are looking to make some changes in yourself, I offer a supportive environment and listening ear to help you figure out how to approach your problems in a new way. Frequently we know we want to do it differently but don't know how. I want to help you move forward in life and reconnect you to your own capabilities. Relationships are important. I am always here for you. Website: www.evolveconsciouscounseling.com
Robin Denk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
River West, Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship or family difficulty, I am here to listen, empower and help you navigate these obstacles. Sometimes we need help identifying mood changes, habits, behavior patterns, dips in mood, triggers to our nervous system. I help clients identify these obstacles in daily life along with coping strategies, tools, techniques mindfulness and tolerance. I provide a safe space for clients to talk about these challenges, together we set goals along with action oriented plans for tackling these obstacles.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship or family difficulty, I am here to listen, empower and help you navigate these obstacles. Sometimes we need help identifying mood changes, habits, behavior patterns, dips in mood, triggers to our nervous system. I help clients identify these obstacles in daily life along with coping strategies, tools, techniques mindfulness and tolerance. I provide a safe space for clients to talk about these challenges, together we set goals along with action oriented plans for tackling these obstacles.
Rameya Shanmugavelayutham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
I believe therapy can be a catalyst for important changes we want to make in our lives. I work with folx who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD ; people who want to improve their relationships and those who just want to learn more about themselves while building a more pleasurable and purposeful life. Many of my clients seek to enhance their sense of self by unpacking their experience of trauma in the context of varying identities, neurodiversities, family structures, and/or immigration experiences. I also work with children and their families who have experienced stress, life disruptions and trauma.
I believe therapy can be a catalyst for important changes we want to make in our lives. I work with folx who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD ; people who want to improve their relationships and those who just want to learn more about themselves while building a more pleasurable and purposeful life. Many of my clients seek to enhance their sense of self by unpacking their experience of trauma in the context of varying identities, neurodiversities, family structures, and/or immigration experiences. I also work with children and their families who have experienced stress, life disruptions and trauma.
Ilana Faust
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CTP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
We live in times of incredible stress and unbelievably high expectations. I’m sure you hear your mind telling you to “push through” or “get over it.” Can you tell what it says when you finally let yourself accept that you need help?
We live in times of incredible stress and unbelievably high expectations. I’m sure you hear your mind telling you to “push through” or “get over it.” Can you tell what it says when you finally let yourself accept that you need help?
Constantine Trela
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
Waitlist for new clients
The best therapeutic relationships walk the thin line between comfort/validation on one side and growth/critical reflection on the other. With all my patients I work to meet them were they're at in the moment and create a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental space. I view my role in therapy as ultimately helping you to build the life you want to live. By necessity, that means no two people will have identical journeys. That said, my hope for all I work with is that through therapy you will experience a reduction of distress in the short-term and gain insight and the tools to feel you can effectively manage stressors in the long-term.
The best therapeutic relationships walk the thin line between comfort/validation on one side and growth/critical reflection on the other. With all my patients I work to meet them were they're at in the moment and create a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental space. I view my role in therapy as ultimately helping you to build the life you want to live. By necessity, that means no two people will have identical journeys. That said, my hope for all I work with is that through therapy you will experience a reduction of distress in the short-term and gain insight and the tools to feel you can effectively manage stressors in the long-term.
Melissa Moreland
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
Embrace your inner wisdom...Heal your heart...Connect with your authentic self.. I'm a heart-centered intuitive therapist, passionate about helping spiritually conscious women to tap into their innate wisdom and create a life that feels deeply fulfilling. I integrate energy healing, intuitive guidance, and ancient wisdom practices into my therapy sessions, offering a unique blend of traditional and holistic approaches.
Embrace your inner wisdom...Heal your heart...Connect with your authentic self.. I'm a heart-centered intuitive therapist, passionate about helping spiritually conscious women to tap into their innate wisdom and create a life that feels deeply fulfilling. I integrate energy healing, intuitive guidance, and ancient wisdom practices into my therapy sessions, offering a unique blend of traditional and holistic approaches.
Clara Brennecke
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
I am a trauma informed therapist that can help you with your journey of personal growth. I primary work with adults and couples with trauma histories, and complex relational dynamics. I often hear from clients I work with that they are anxious, feeling stuck, not happy in their day to day and that they are wanting to feel differently. My role as a therapist is to help my clients recover their true sense of self by learning to make healthier choices, and to improve the relationship with themselves and their loved ones.
I am a trauma informed therapist that can help you with your journey of personal growth. I primary work with adults and couples with trauma histories, and complex relational dynamics. I often hear from clients I work with that they are anxious, feeling stuck, not happy in their day to day and that they are wanting to feel differently. My role as a therapist is to help my clients recover their true sense of self by learning to make healthier choices, and to improve the relationship with themselves and their loved ones.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.