Therapists in West Town, Chicago, IL
Cristina M. Melvin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60612
I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, and stress which are sometimes associated with life's hardships, life changes, and even traumatic childhood events. I can provide help when you feel disconnected from the world and stuck from moving forward in life. I know that is hard to ask for help, but together we will explore how your own strengths can help you get back on the path you are meant to take. I have experience working with neurodivergent children and their families.
I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, and stress which are sometimes associated with life's hardships, life changes, and even traumatic childhood events. I can provide help when you feel disconnected from the world and stuck from moving forward in life. I know that is hard to ask for help, but together we will explore how your own strengths can help you get back on the path you are meant to take. I have experience working with neurodivergent children and their families.
Everyday Psychotherapy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Are you feeling stuck, stress, overwhelmed and experiencing the sense that things are just not feeling right for you? Often times relationships, work, and our personal life are not bringing us the level of satisfaction that we would like. Let's work together to find clarity and collaborate on goals to get you where you want to be.
Are you feeling stuck, stress, overwhelmed and experiencing the sense that things are just not feeling right for you? Often times relationships, work, and our personal life are not bringing us the level of satisfaction that we would like. Let's work together to find clarity and collaborate on goals to get you where you want to be.
I believe that every individual possesses unique strengths and a tremendous capacity for change. While navigating life challenges can be difficult, I strive to cultivate a safe space that allows clients to honor their own process of transformation and healing. I deeply value the therapeutic relationship and aim to provide each client with a warm, open, and non-judgmental environment in which they can show up as their most authentic self. I place an emphasis on understanding the unique and multifaceted identities each client holds, as well as the contexts in which they are situated.
I believe that every individual possesses unique strengths and a tremendous capacity for change. While navigating life challenges can be difficult, I strive to cultivate a safe space that allows clients to honor their own process of transformation and healing. I deeply value the therapeutic relationship and aim to provide each client with a warm, open, and non-judgmental environment in which they can show up as their most authentic self. I place an emphasis on understanding the unique and multifaceted identities each client holds, as well as the contexts in which they are situated.
Stefani Anjeli Jivkova
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Online Only
My clients present with various issues and needs. I specialize in EMDR and trauma-informed therapy. I also work with clients who struggle with career issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, negative thinking patterns, attachment and interpersonal issues. I will meet you where you are at in your treatment. I am aware the pace of treatment can vary, so we will build strong and assertive communication skills that are both honest and effective in your treatment.
My clients present with various issues and needs. I specialize in EMDR and trauma-informed therapy. I also work with clients who struggle with career issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, negative thinking patterns, attachment and interpersonal issues. I will meet you where you are at in your treatment. I am aware the pace of treatment can vary, so we will build strong and assertive communication skills that are both honest and effective in your treatment.
We all have a story. How we choose to tell it is up to us. Owning and finding strength in our struggles is our superpower. It empowers us to keep moving forward, to be active participants in our lives, and allows us to write the next chapter! I want to hear your story and help you to explore what the next chapter could look like.
We all have a story. How we choose to tell it is up to us. Owning and finding strength in our struggles is our superpower. It empowers us to keep moving forward, to be active participants in our lives, and allows us to write the next chapter! I want to hear your story and help you to explore what the next chapter could look like.
Breanna Marcelin
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
I specialize in providing support to young adults, adults, and adolescents who are struggling with life transitions, relationship stressors, and identity struggles. I have experience in helping clients process through mood and anxiety disorders and related substance use, trauma, career and academic stress, and relationship concerns. With a background in providing support to communities of color and other marginalized communities, I understand the impact that different aspects of social identity and intersectionality can have on these concerns.
I specialize in providing support to young adults, adults, and adolescents who are struggling with life transitions, relationship stressors, and identity struggles. I have experience in helping clients process through mood and anxiety disorders and related substance use, trauma, career and academic stress, and relationship concerns. With a background in providing support to communities of color and other marginalized communities, I understand the impact that different aspects of social identity and intersectionality can have on these concerns.
John Fiene
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
Individuals, couples, or families, regardless of any age or background, may benefit from a consult for psychodynamic therapy to seek help with a particular circumstance. People curious about the unconscious or the experience of therapy are encouraged to inquire. The main determining factor for therapy to be successful is the ability to form a trusting bond. Whether you are seeking therapy for the first time or reaching out again, I hope to offer a deeply meaningful treatment relationship.
Individuals, couples, or families, regardless of any age or background, may benefit from a consult for psychodynamic therapy to seek help with a particular circumstance. People curious about the unconscious or the experience of therapy are encouraged to inquire. The main determining factor for therapy to be successful is the ability to form a trusting bond. Whether you are seeking therapy for the first time or reaching out again, I hope to offer a deeply meaningful treatment relationship.
Emerge. I like to assist people of diverse ages and backgrounds to emerge from different challenges. These difficulties may include the stress of daily life, single or repeated experiences of trauma, abuse, and neglect, relationship difficulties, problems with self-acceptance, life transitions, anxious and depressive feelings, and more. Most of us struggle to live in the moment with self-acceptance. In my 15+ years as a Psychologist, I have successfully worked with many people to decrease self-limiting thoughts, feelings of self-blame, worries, and stress so that they can live with more freedom, joy, and self-compassion.
Emerge. I like to assist people of diverse ages and backgrounds to emerge from different challenges. These difficulties may include the stress of daily life, single or repeated experiences of trauma, abuse, and neglect, relationship difficulties, problems with self-acceptance, life transitions, anxious and depressive feelings, and more. Most of us struggle to live in the moment with self-acceptance. In my 15+ years as a Psychologist, I have successfully worked with many people to decrease self-limiting thoughts, feelings of self-blame, worries, and stress so that they can live with more freedom, joy, and self-compassion.
Madalyn Simpson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
Waitlist for new clients
What drew me to the practice of therapy rings true more in 2023 than ever before: connection. At a time in the world that demands distance, therapy offers us a curious and compassionate entryway to reconnecting to the most intimate parts of ourselves, our wants, our bodies, and our partner(s). I enjoy working with adult individuals and couple systems around topics of modern dating, conflict management, communication, and (re)building intimacy.
What drew me to the practice of therapy rings true more in 2023 than ever before: connection. At a time in the world that demands distance, therapy offers us a curious and compassionate entryway to reconnecting to the most intimate parts of ourselves, our wants, our bodies, and our partner(s). I enjoy working with adult individuals and couple systems around topics of modern dating, conflict management, communication, and (re)building intimacy.
Have you ever felt lost and discouraged about your career, relationships, or identity? Or has there been an internal conflict of feeling not good enough? When uncomfortable emotions escalate, it can be difficult to find a sense of peace and control. It is my priority to create a safe and accepting environment where you can freely express yourself, allowing us to embrace these emotions and experiences.
Have you ever felt lost and discouraged about your career, relationships, or identity? Or has there been an internal conflict of feeling not good enough? When uncomfortable emotions escalate, it can be difficult to find a sense of peace and control. It is my priority to create a safe and accepting environment where you can freely express yourself, allowing us to embrace these emotions and experiences.
Growth is hard, but you don't have to do it alone. I love working with each client as they discover their unique strengths and move toward hope, healing, and growth. I work primarily with young adults and couples navigating life adjustments and identity development who are hoping to increase self-awareness and wholistic health, discover and regulate their emotions, and establish healthy relationships with self and others.
Growth is hard, but you don't have to do it alone. I love working with each client as they discover their unique strengths and move toward hope, healing, and growth. I work primarily with young adults and couples navigating life adjustments and identity development who are hoping to increase self-awareness and wholistic health, discover and regulate their emotions, and establish healthy relationships with self and others.
Meet Our Therapists
Alejandra Franco
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60642
Sometimes we may be giving our all to something, hoping for a different result. When it doesn’t happen, these feelings can make us feel stuck and even overwhelmed. My role as a therapist is to give my clients the tools to achieve different ways of feeling and to start living in congruence with their authentic self.
Sometimes we may be giving our all to something, hoping for a different result. When it doesn’t happen, these feelings can make us feel stuck and even overwhelmed. My role as a therapist is to give my clients the tools to achieve different ways of feeling and to start living in congruence with their authentic self.
Danielle Strouse
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Online Only
As a woman stepping into a new phase of life, you find yourself afraid to face the unknown. Instead of feeling excitement about what's to come, you're confronted by insecurities - that deep down you might be a fraud, that you don’t measure up, that you’re never going to be “good enough”. These thoughts seep into your career, your education, your relationships. You feel isolated and hopeless, uncertain of what to do next. That voice of doubt inside of you won't quiet down and it's holding you back from finding your purpose. I’m here to tell you that just because that voice is LOUD, does not mean that what it’s telling you is TRUE.
As a woman stepping into a new phase of life, you find yourself afraid to face the unknown. Instead of feeling excitement about what's to come, you're confronted by insecurities - that deep down you might be a fraud, that you don’t measure up, that you’re never going to be “good enough”. These thoughts seep into your career, your education, your relationships. You feel isolated and hopeless, uncertain of what to do next. That voice of doubt inside of you won't quiet down and it's holding you back from finding your purpose. I’m here to tell you that just because that voice is LOUD, does not mean that what it’s telling you is TRUE.
Amanda Galarza
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
I believe that approaching therapy is truly one of the bravest things someone can do. By cultivating a space of kindness, humanity, and empathy, I invite my clients to be curious about themselves. I value how everyone’s therapeutic journey is unique because of one’s own life experiences and coexisting identity memberships. I believe in connection and leaning into the therapeutic relationship as a crucial step in one’s healing journey. As a multiethnic, multicultural therapist who deeply cares about advocacy, equality, and accessibility to clients of all backgrounds, I greatly value working with clients from all walks of life.
I believe that approaching therapy is truly one of the bravest things someone can do. By cultivating a space of kindness, humanity, and empathy, I invite my clients to be curious about themselves. I value how everyone’s therapeutic journey is unique because of one’s own life experiences and coexisting identity memberships. I believe in connection and leaning into the therapeutic relationship as a crucial step in one’s healing journey. As a multiethnic, multicultural therapist who deeply cares about advocacy, equality, and accessibility to clients of all backgrounds, I greatly value working with clients from all walks of life.
Geraldine Taylor-Filer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
Geri has worked with people who are dealing with Dual Diagnosis: depression, addiction, bipolar disorder. She has over 30 years of experience.
Geri has worked with people who are dealing with Dual Diagnosis: depression, addiction, bipolar disorder. She has over 30 years of experience.
Tracey Bell-Hodgman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I aim to provide a non-judgemental holding space fueled by curiosity for your experiences. We are in a particularly interesting time where community and support is needed more than ever to help us navigate the world. Therapy is one piece of the puzzle to more sustainable wellness overall. In therapy we are allowed space to explore the meaning we’ve made from past experiences, societal expectations, and world views. I’ve worked in residential facilities for young families and community mental health with ages throughout the lifespan.
I aim to provide a non-judgemental holding space fueled by curiosity for your experiences. We are in a particularly interesting time where community and support is needed more than ever to help us navigate the world. Therapy is one piece of the puzzle to more sustainable wellness overall. In therapy we are allowed space to explore the meaning we’ve made from past experiences, societal expectations, and world views. I’ve worked in residential facilities for young families and community mental health with ages throughout the lifespan.
I specialize in supporting highly sensitive individuals, introverts, and overachievers who are ready to embrace personal growth and build a life aligned with their values. Working together, you can expect a collaborative and compassionate space to gain insight, develop self-awareness, and learn practical strategies to navigate life’s challenges more effectively.
I specialize in supporting highly sensitive individuals, introverts, and overachievers who are ready to embrace personal growth and build a life aligned with their values. Working together, you can expect a collaborative and compassionate space to gain insight, develop self-awareness, and learn practical strategies to navigate life’s challenges more effectively.
I am a licensed clinical therapist in Illinois with over 10 years of experience providing therapy services. My goal for when we first meet is provide a safe and comfortable space to explore what has been causing distress in your life. In our sessions we will work together to determine the root of the issue, assess what has or has not been working, and collaborate on how to move past whatever is holding you back.
I am a licensed clinical therapist in Illinois with over 10 years of experience providing therapy services. My goal for when we first meet is provide a safe and comfortable space to explore what has been causing distress in your life. In our sessions we will work together to determine the root of the issue, assess what has or has not been working, and collaborate on how to move past whatever is holding you back.
I believe that every person possesses all the strengths and tools to achieve their healing goals, and that it is my role to assist in identifying and utilizing those strengths. Despite our innate strengths we all need help at one time or another. If you are looking for someone to accompany you through a rough patch, I'm available.
I believe that every person possesses all the strengths and tools to achieve their healing goals, and that it is my role to assist in identifying and utilizing those strengths. Despite our innate strengths we all need help at one time or another. If you are looking for someone to accompany you through a rough patch, I'm available.
Navigating life can be challenging. Whether its stress, anxiety or day to day struggles, I am here to help. I have experience working with a variety of conditions, including anxiety, depression, relationships, and family conflict. My goal is to help ease some of that burden and help heal trauma that might come up.
Navigating life can be challenging. Whether its stress, anxiety or day to day struggles, I am here to help. I have experience working with a variety of conditions, including anxiety, depression, relationships, and family conflict. My goal is to help ease some of that burden and help heal trauma that might come up.
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Nearby Searches for West Town, Chicago
- Bucktown
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- Noble Square
- Old Town Triangle
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- River West
- Ukrainian Village
- West Loop
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Number of Therapists in West Town, Chicago, IL
800+
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in West Town, Chicago, IL who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 76% | Relationship Issues |
| 75% | Self Esteem |
| 74% | Life Transitions |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 70% | Stress |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 97% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 73% | Aetna |
| 59% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in West Town, Chicago, IL see their clients
| 62% | In Person and Online | |
| 38% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |