Depression Therapists in South Loop, Chicago, IL
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Amy Broitman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
I work with individuals and couples with a wide variety of problems including relationship difficulties, life transitions,
depression
, anxiety, and loss. I place great importance on creating a safe and non-judgmental environment in which my clients can freely explore their thoughts and feelings. My clients report that they appreciate the feedback I give them and the opportunity to consider their problems from another point of view. I have found that when I feel I have a good understanding of my client that they also feel understood and supported by me, leading to productive conversations identifying how to change old patterns and achieve personal growth.
Kelli Johnson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Recognizing the impact of these various identities when added to stress, anxiety,
depression
, etc.
My goal as therapist is to assist adult clients in connecting current stressors to past events. Therapy focuses on providing support-and sometimes challenge-as clients cope with experiences from daily stress to emotional challenges (anxiety,
depression
) to significant life events (death, divorce) in a safe, compassionate therapeutic relationship. I work with clients to identify the source, impact on current functioning and well-being, and develop insight- and behaviorally-based strategies for healthy sustainable coping. We work towards both managing symptoms and addressing the source, whether a single life event or an unfulfilling style of coping developed over several years across multiple relationships.
Dennis Michael Delfosse
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Thankyou for considering me as you seek a therapist. I hope you find this information helpful.
For nearly 20yrs I have worked in some aspect of counseling, and for me, this has clearly been the best work of my life. My clients find relief for their
depression
, anxieties, stress/tension, adjustment concerns, behavior problems, and substance abuse issues. Witnessing these types of changes is very rewarding.
Courtney Emery
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Courtney earned a MA in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University in 2008. She is warm, collaborative and strengths based in her therapeutic approach, carefully attending to the context of her clients’ lives. She has extensive experience working with adults coping with severe and persistent mental illness,
depression
and anxiety. She is interested in grief, trauma, and the needs of women and LGBTGEQ+ people throughout the adult life course.
Kathryn Miller
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
I believe in a strength-based approach to therapy where the unique needs of each client are addressed in the safety of the therapeutic space. I strive to create a non-judgmental, empathic environment where clients are supported in attaining personal growth. I provide therapeutic services and guidance to individual adults (18+), couples and families. I have experience working with anxiety and
depression
, with a broad spectrum of unresolved traumatic experiences, and with issues surrounding adjustment to life transitions along with the general stressors of adulthood.
David McCracken
Counselor, MA, MS, LCPC
Verified
Disorders such as
depression
and anxiety are often complicated by substance abuse, and vice versa. I'm experienced in treating such co-occurring disorders and other issues in a supportive, open and effective way that respects clients' autonomy and values. What this means in practice is a customized approach to each individual, based on their specific needs, that draws on different therapeutic traditions and techniques. These may include psychodynamic, looking at close early relationships and issues; cognitive-behavioral therapy, untangling connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviors; mindfulness, drawing on ancient mind-body practices such as meditation that neuroscience has increasingly validated; as well as others.
Healthy Life
Verified
If you are someone who has a trauma history, anxiety or
depression
, and/or have been recently been diagnosed with a life changing medical condition, Healthy Life is the right choice for you.
In one moment, your life can change forever. These turning points in life often lead to us question everything we have known. As we try to pick up the pieces of our life, we can get lost along the way. We are here to help you to find your way and overall become healthier.
Seema Saigal
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
I am deeply committed to my clinical work and consider it a great privilege to accompany my clients in their personal journey as they navigate life's challenges. My approach is affirming, empowering, strength-based, and informed by the latest research. Although I enjoy working with a variety of concerns, my areas of expertise focus on adjustment to life transitions, anxiety,
depression
, relationship issues, and topics related to diversity. I am a Professor at Adler University and an adjunct lecturer at Northwestern University.
Jill Reynolds
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
I have many years of experience working with
depression
, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship/family conflict.
Do you feel caught in a web of worry, sadness, or uncertainty? I understand those feelings. I also understand the healing that comes from being heard, validated, and supported. I am a therapist and trained listener who can help you get to the root cause of your problems, overcome your challenges, and shift into the person you want to be. We will take one step at a time, together, to help you realize and actualize your goals.
Benjamin Durchslag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
My philosophy of care is grounded in the notion that every person has a gift within themselves. People do not need to be fixed; they need support to be able to return to their core self. I am here to support you whether you are going through a transition, dealing with stress, anxiety,
depression
, or other mental health challenges. Please consider reaching out if you want to make meaning of your life, use difficulty as an opportunity to grow, and/or you are someone deeply committed to improving society. I am here to provide a place to process, balance, and develop.
Kalena L. Peterson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
My special interests include working with adults who struggle with managing anxiety and
depression
, interpersonal/relational issues and healing from past traumas.
I have a broad range of experience, skills and expertise working with adolescents, adults and couples in a variety of settings including schools, correctional facilities, hospitals/primary care and community health facilities. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy while providing an open and safe space for clients to explore and express themselves freely. Clients are empowered to make their own choices and decisions and to reconnect with their inner strength. I believe therapy can be a guide for clients to obtain the tools necessary to reach their goals in order to become their best self.
Latasha Lyons
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
You have the innate ability to usher change into your life! We experience things in life that often leave us feeling like we have been knocked down or knocked out. Whether its trauma from our childhood or a relationship in adulthood, whether we battle with anxiety,
depression
, PTSD, lonliness, stress, low self esteem and self worth, life transitions, or the death or non death process of grief and loss, we have all had life experiences that shape how we relate to the world.
Marian Sharkey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified
I have over 20 years of clinical experience and treat
depression
, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, adjustment/life transition issues, self-esteem, and relationship issues.
Do you have a sense deep down that your life could be so much better? Have you found that despite your best efforts, you continue to struggle with low self-esteem and self-sabotaging behaviors and emotions that thwart your happiness? In my work as a psychotherapist, I have helped people with a wide range of problems overcome the obstacles that get in the way of positive change. It would would be a pleasure and privilege to work with you in helping you achieve your goals for a more fulfilling life.
Zibi Pawlowski
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MSEd, LCPC, CADC
Verified
In today’s world, many tasks and responsibilities can easily become overwhelming as life throws us unexpected obstacles. We can become anxious,
depressed
, hopeless, feeling like there is no rhyme or reason to what we are going through, to what we are thinking and feeling, or even to life itself. We might choose to escape from our problems, angst, a sense of void, our past, or our daily thoughts through indulging in external gratifications, by using drugs and alcohol, sex, relationships, or other means. We often get stuck in our thinking, consumed by negative self-talk and perceptions of ourselves.
Gloria Sugg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
I have worked with adolescents, families and individuals through child welfare, inpatient behavioral health and the perinatal population struggling with
depression
, anxiety, and substance use.
Pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting can be the happiest times of our life but can also be the hardest. We live in a society that is slowly opening up to the realities of parenthood and the difficulties it can bring us, the trauma it can resurface, the patience we quickly loose and the grief we can have for the life we once had. I work with parents to heal and create change. I understand the difficulties of parenting and the generational trauma those seeking therapy are breaking.
Erik Schuster
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Imagine waking up tomorrow and all of today's "problems" are solved. What might life then look like? Therapists can employ this thought experiment in order to help clients establish a vision for therapy. Inevitably, the desire for cultivating meaningful relationships and connections emerge as themes. Disruptive childhoods, social anxiety, or lack of emotional understanding among others all play a role in feeling disconnected. Most clients resonate with feeling
depressed
and anxious over a period of time. In the broader context of relationships, learning healthier ways to connect through effective therapy can provide the antidote.
Ellen M Griffin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
In the 20+ years I have worked in private practice I have treated individuals and families with a variety of presenting problems including anxiety,
depression
, unfulfilling relationships, parenting concerns, identity formation, history of trauma and abuse, autism spectrum concerns, infidelity, and many others.
When a client comes to me for psychotherapy the first goal is to fully understand the nature of their discontent in the context of a warm, open, nonjudgmental space. We work together to create a vision of what it will look like when the client is feeling more content, and then within the therapeutic relationship move toward change that will realize the client's vision. I am a combination of warm, supportive, directive, interpretive, and reflective. The therapy may be short term or long term, and may be individual or with significant others (family or partner).
Dave Berkman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
I have extensive experience treating
depression
, anxiety, relationship issues, sexual identity concerns, academic problems and career transitions.
Change really is possible, both in terms of symptom relief as well as deeper, life long patterns and dynamics. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I will work with you as an active participant in your treatment. Together, we will gain insight into both the overt, and at times less obvious, factors which impact your quality of life. In addition, I will help you learn concrete techniques to better manage problematic symptoms and dynamics.
Karen R. Chroniak
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
My areas of specialization include body image/eating issues,
depression
, anxiety, life transitions, and women's health issues, such as sexual victimization, recovery from breast cancer, and assertiveness.
Compassion. Insight. Empowerment. I'm committed to blending clinical expertise with warmth and respect for each client's wisdom, to create a healing, growthful partnership. A hallmark of my approach is cultivating mindfulness: nonjudgmental, moment by moment awareness that promotes living more fully, less reactively, and making better use of one's resources. Whether addressing
depression
, anxiety, stress, past trauma or current relationships, I begin by creating a space of acceptance. Here, we cultivate insight: the ability to observe accurately, think clearly, and choose wisely. Together, we explore options, drawn from clinical scholarship, collective wisdom, and clients' evolving self-awareness.
A Lawrence Therapy, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Do you find yourself struggling with
depression
, anxiety and stress? Do you have a difficult time managing the balance between work and your personal life? Does your adolescent feel overwhelmed by the demands of school and social life? As a therapist, I am adept at addressing these and other issues that cause distress.Individual therapy is a time for you to reconnect with yourself and build self-awareness in order to cultivate the life you wish to live.
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Depression Therapists
Depressive disorders are characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and worthlessness and a lack of desire to engage in formerly pleasurable activities. Depression is not a passing blue mood, which almost everyone experiences from time to time, but a complex mind/body illness that interferes with everyday functioning. It not only darkens one's outlook, it is commonly marked by sleep problems and changes in energy levels and appetite. It alters the structure and function of nerve cells so that it disrupts the way the brain processes information and interprets experience.
Despite feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness, depression is a treatable condition. It can be treated with psychotherapy by depression therapists in South Loop, Chicago. As with many illnesses, the earlier treatment begins, the more effective it can be and the greater the likelihood that recurrence can be prevented.
Psychotherapy addresses the thinking patterns that precipitate depression, and studies show that it prevents recurrence. Drug therapy is often helpful in relieving symptoms, such as severe anxiety, so that people can engage in meaningful psychotherapy.
Despite feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness, depression is a treatable condition. It can be treated with psychotherapy by depression therapists in South Loop, Chicago. As with many illnesses, the earlier treatment begins, the more effective it can be and the greater the likelihood that recurrence can be prevented.
Psychotherapy addresses the thinking patterns that precipitate depression, and studies show that it prevents recurrence. Drug therapy is often helpful in relieving symptoms, such as severe anxiety, so that people can engage in meaningful psychotherapy.