Men's Issues Therapists in South Loop, Chicago, IL

Are you looking to make a change in your life or relationship but feel overwhelmed or unsure where to begin? I support my clients through navigating the journey of personal growth and transformation, which is often confusing and difficult. As your therapist, I work to understand your struggles as well as your strengths, so that we may walk step-by-step through your discomfort and toward your short and long-term goals.

The decision to pursue therapy requires vulnerability and risk. Choosing a therapist who understands this reality is important. Like most adults, you may be seeking therapy to explore why your relationships are unsatisfying or why you feel unfulfilled. You may hope to understand how painful emotions like shame, sadness, and anger have affected you. Many adults seek solutions on their own, only to feel stuck in repetitive cycles of behavior that produce momentary relief.

If you are feeling stuck and uncertain how to make changes therapy can help. I work with adults and adolescents to overcome doubt, change unhealthy patterns, improve relationships, and find healthy ways to cope. For some that means approaching the things they avoid, taking down emotional walls, changing their substance use, gaming/internet use, or other unhealthy behaviors. I specialize in anxiety and mood issues, substance use, addictive behaviors, and men's issues . If you want to chat more or learn more about the practice my website provides additional info about my experience and approach. I also offer a free phone consultation.

The decision to seek assistance from someone outside of your family, social, and work circles takes courage regardless of the reason. This step may seem like a giant leap when you typically consider yourself a self-sufficient, problem-solving, working professional! I strive to create a healthy therapeutic relationship in which you feel safe enough to identify strengths and areas for growth to overcome the barriers to your goals. I have particular interest in assisting working professionals who are struggling with grief, loss, and men's issues .

People are able to make positive changes in their lives. Do you find yourself unhappy, depressed or anxious? Does it feel that no matter what you have tried, nothing changes? I help clients in positively addressing unhelpful patterns and to become unstuck from negative emotions and life situations.

Therapy is a healthy resource. Everyone needs an objective, non-judgmental person to talk with in a confidential and warm environment. Sometimes you feel something is not quite right, but you can't put your finger on it. Other times, you know exactly what it is. Either way, telling your story can help figure things out by identifying your patterns of thought, behavior and emotions. Are any of them getting in the way? Together we discover the obstacles to achieving a stronger sense of well-being. Most importantly, we figure out how you can remove obstacles to leading a happier, more authentic life.

Are you feeling stressed or anxious, angry or down, or simply “off your game?” Are your relationships heading downhill or leaving you feeling empty rather than full? Do you feel like you aren’t living up to expectations, yours or others? Or maybe you’re doing all the right things, but something still isn’t right. Maybe you’re just sick and tired of everything going on in the world. Or perhaps you’ve reached a new stage in life, such as college, graduation, or a promotion, and you’re having trouble getting it all together and really thriving at that next level. Whatever the situation, I can help.

My specialty is working with couples, adults, and families, who have the desire to learn and grow. I welcome clients of diverse backgrounds, as my practice is inclusive. My specialties and experiences are but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anger management, and various sources of trauma. By working together to identify your unique needs, the source of distress, and what’s perpetuating the problem, I will help you develop the tools to overcome seemingly insurmountable situations.

As your therapist, I desire to provide you with a safe space to ensure that you have the ability to express your inner thoughts and emotions. Taking the time to understand that you are capable and worthy of healing, is one of the first steps to finding inner peace. I am a firm believer that therapy can be beneficial to everyone who goes into sessions with honesty and pure intentions. Once a person has begun the process of taking care of their mental health it will give them the courage and confidence to be self-efficient in all areas of their lives. The goal is to help clients become the best version of themselves.

We all play a role in our own well-being but often feel stuck and are unsure what we can change in the here and now. Are you in an unhealthy relationship with others or yourself because change feels hard or painful? If you're an individual who would like to work towards becoming the best version of yourself, or are going through a difficult time in your life, I offer a genuine and compassionate space. I have experience working with trauma, grief, substance use, domestic violence, strengthening self-worth, and improving communication skills. I am trained in EMDR.

Do you often ask yourself "Why did I react that way?" or "Why am I attracted to that? Well, regardless it it's anger issues, being “too sensitive”, or exploring sex/ your sexuality, I can help you figure you out and get you where you want to go. I look forward to talking with you.

Through the adversity of life, our relationships are what keep us going. Whether it is a partner, parent, sibling, or child, they are the other wing that keeps us afloat. Carving an hour out for ourselves is difficult, but like all things worth doing, the rewards outweigh the challenges.

I am a Chicago-based, licensed clinician who specializes in working with Black survivors of gun violence, traumatic loss, and complex trauma. For years, I have been committed to supporting and empowering those who are street-affiliated, who struggle with post-traumatic stress, and who desire to safely explore and process their triggers, trauma and triumphs. I also hold a deep connection with and compassion for single mothers and fathers and those struggling with ambiguous loss due to incarceration.

Jeffrey is a licensed marriage and family therapist committed to treating individuals, couples, and families. Jeffrey’s experiences include working with those affected by depression, day-to-day stressors, and 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.

My specialties include working with individuals and couples struggling with infidelity, infertility, and/or difficulty with emotion regulation.

Times are tough. Anxiety and worry can make it feel like things are falling apart; stuck between where you want to be and where you are. The exhaustion of thinking in circles, the doubts about the reliability of your decisions, and the uncertainty of how you will find your way through the mental maze. Feeling demoralized and discouraged are signs you are lost in the maze. Worry has taken over.

Today we live in conditions not only of the rapid pace of life, but also in times of great migrations. And it is often quite difficult to cope with this alone. For many in these circumstances a number of very important and vital questions are being actualized. Referrals to specialists in the language of the country of emigration often do not bring the desired result, and it is quite difficult to find therapists who speak their native language in a new country. It is in such cases that I offer online therapy for Ukrainian and Russian speaking clients who need psychological support around the world.

What's holding you back? I work with driven professionals to work through obstacles and get you back on track to the life you want. Whether it's a diagnosable disorder like depression, something from your past you'd like to sort out, an addiction or consistent compulsion, or a relational issue, it's my privilege to offer my training and experience in service of your goals. I find a lot of our experience comes down to patterns. Our brains quickly assess a situation, choose from a list of pre-formed thoughts and behaviors, and push "GO."

My psychotherapy with adult individuals and couples is active and collaborative. We begin with discussing what precipitated your visit and attempt to understand why you are where you are from a perspective that is developmental and non-pathologizing. As an individual and couples therapist, I am skilled at weighing the relative contributions of what is within an individual and what is between individuals and within troubled relationships.

I am passionate about working to ensure that underserved and underrepresented individuals, couples and families, have the support and resources necessary to live emotionally healthy and productive lives. I have found that through therapy, I can inspire people to deal with life as they find it and equip them with skills to make it better. I am passionate about helping people and identify their areas of opportunity for growth and guiding them to a place of understanding and action. I am able to encourage, inspire and help people move beyond the current circumstances, to a place of peace and resolve so that they may be successful.