Therapists in South Loop, Chicago, IL

I am an active, cognitive behavioral therapist who forms strong therapeutic partnerships, laced with humor, gentleness, thoughtful confrontation and the belief that individuals have the right,responsibility and capacity to decide how they want to live. I am both supportive and challenging. I help individuals examine their belief systems, identify strengths, work through barriers to growth and develop specific strategies for modifying their behavior. While I believe that the client is ultimately responsible for life choices, I am actively involved as a consultant, supporter, strategist and trusted advisor.

Are you scouring the internet, consumed by worry and racing thoughts, heart pounding in your chest? Perhaps you're grappling with distraction, irritability, and marital discord. The struggle to focus or find peace leaves you restless and disconnected. You've exhausted every avenue and now seek a fresh approach, craving proactive guidance and practical solutions. You yearn for a therapist who offers more than just conversation—someone who understands, assigns homework, and collaborates with you to tackle challenges head-on.

Jeffrey is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AAMFT approved supervisor committed to treating individuals, couples, and families. Jeffrey’s experiences include working with those affected by day-to-day stressors, transitions and difficulty establishing meaning in their lives. He holds extensive experience treating a variety of couples’ issues such as infidelity, strenuous transitions, and communication problems in relationships. Additionally, he holds a great interest in working with first responders, veterans and military families, as well as those impacted by negative childhood experiences.

I offer engaged, purposeful therapy, focusing on relationships, professional and academic challenges, and life transitions. My specialty lies in supporting adults as they navigate increasing responsibilities in their careers while also managing personal life phases such as dating, marriage, parenting, and losses. Many of my clients are dealing with stress, anxiety, sadness, or depression. I integrate current research and traditional approaches: many clients find value in acquiring skills for emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, while others explore larger issues related to their personal values and life's purpose.

Therapy is a place to be with what hurts while stepping into being fully yourself. In the presence of a skillful, non-judgmental, compassionate therapist, you will have the opportunity to face these aspects of yourself so that new ways of living emerge.

Andrew is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Chicago area, specializing in Substance Abuse and Marital/Relationship concerns. As a behavioral based therapist, he focuses on motivational issues using techniques from Cognitive as well as Dialectical Behavioral therapy models. Through his years of experience in the field of substance abuse counseling, Andrew helps clients conquer matters ranging from relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, motivational issues, substance abuse concerns, as well as past trauma all while focusing on lifestyle balance as a key component of his approach.

Stress, constant worries, anxiety, mental exhaustion and depression are just a few of the problems that individuals suffer from in today's society. For those struggling with addictions, substance abuse, and domestic violence, it's often hard to feel hopeful about the future. If you're worried about parenting, divorce, or dysfunctional family matters it's difficult to maintain a healthy outlook. You are not alone and you can get the help you need. Begin taking charge of your life and start to enjoy the things you treasure most.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in assisting children, adults, and families in overcoming personal and environmental challenges. My approach to counseling is interactive and respectful, aimed at helping you discover the best solutions in a safe and trusting environment. With expertise in individual and marital therapy, divorce, and child custody hearings, I frequently serve as an expert witness in divorce proceedings concerning the well-being of the child. Our commitment to providing exceptional, empathetic, and compassionate care is at the core of our practice's success and client well-being.

I specialize in couples counseling, family counseling, counseling with men, and premarital counseling. I help clients make meaning of their struggles, articulate their desires, and collaborate to reach their goals. I normalize and interpret conflict in terms of differences, identity, connection, and power issues. Intimacy and anger, stress and time constraints, are often the focus of our work together. I tend to be fairly transparent and strengths-focused. I also specialize in the integration of spirituality and psychotherapy.

I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with influences of Client-centered therapy and Humanistic philosophy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and am trained in Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).

Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass but learning to dance in the rain. I have experience working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, career and life transitions, ADHD, Autism, identity, decision-making, and other life challenges for individuals, couples, and families. I hope that through our counseling process, we uncover your ability to access peace.

I help people wishing to improve the quality of their lives by focusing on their interpersonal needs and how they gratify or frustrate their most important priorities. My training provides me with a strong foundation in helping to guide individuals, couples and families to identify the obstacles hindering their feelings of satisfaction and to apply the most effective therapeutic interventions. I have served 38 years on the faculty of Northwestern University Medical School and I have had the opportunities to serve as an expert consultant to many companies, attorneys, public safety agencies, and as an expert witness.

As a therapist my purpose is to assist in creating a space for each of my clients to be present with their experience of living. Therapy is a time to take a step back in order to move ahead with a greater sense of clarity and presence.

Sophocles: "Wisdom outweighs any wealth." Fmr. Exec. Consult re: Conflict resolution & 35+ yrs. member CBOT/CME. . Integrate science & 'art' treatment on best practices. Consult Solutions on relationships & interpersonal challenges at Corporate & Individual level. Specialized with Individual/Couples/Adolescent/Elderly. Fmr. clinical Dir. w/ faith communities & specialist in GRIEF w/ prior work in Hospital & educational settings/Grand Rounds/Ethics at Northwestern & U. Chi. All phone calls FREE. "Vision without execution is a daydream and execution without vision is a nightmare." I look forward to helping you secure your vision

As a Clinical Therapist at The Family Institute, Chris provides treatment to adults with a special interest in counseling for depression, anxiety management and relationship issues. Chris uses a holistic approach consisting of multiple therapeutic modalities to assist clients in fostering the changes they hope to see within themselves.

I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a master’s degree from the University of Chicago, where I was a member of a program of study that focused on the newest forms of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I enjoy working with both individuals, couples, and families, and draw most from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I take an approach that looks beyond diagnoses, and explores the larger patterns and processes of behavior, emotion, and thinking that get in the way of people’s lives and relationships.

We live in an abbreviated and relentlessly future-oriented society that deems it abhorrent to live with or tolerate uncertainty and contradiction. In our attempts to make sense of it all, life becomes exhausting, suffocating, and at times, unbearable.

A good fit between therapist and patient is an essential ingredient in forming an effective working alliance, assuming the therapist has strong academic credentials. That is why I encourage patients to do their research. The best way to determine whether people can work well together is to talk. There should be no charge for an initial phone consultation to evaluate this. If after a phone visit it doesn't feel like a good fit, I will help you find someone who is.

I offer supportive and exploratory talk therapy to those who wish to make significant change in their lives, but have difficulty knowing how to make this happen, or even with knowing what exactly it is they want for themselves. Perhaps you have found your way here because you're struggling to find intimacy in your close relationships. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed or confused by your own feelings. Or perhaps you're experiencing distressing symptoms like panic attacks, skin picking, or depression (to name just a few). It may help to have someone to talk to who can help you find greater clarity and understanding within yourself.