Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Chicago, IL

I am committed to providing my clients a safe and supportive environment so that their personal process of change and growth can begin. I view my clients as multifaceted human being who may be struggling across one or more life areas including emotional, physical, intellectual, spiritual, vocational and social needs. I encourage my clients to engage in self-exploration so that they will come to a deeper understanding of themselves. Together we will identify healthier ways to cope with the thoughts, feelings and life circumstances that are causing discomfort.

Hi! I’m Hillary. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of clinical experience working with Individuals, Families, Minors, Preteens, and Couples with Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Self Esteem, and Family Conflict. In therapy, I typically use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment ( ACT ), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), Holistic, Compassion Focused, and Strength-Based approaches. I believe in creating an open and positive environment where my clients can feel comfortable growing.

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.

Lara received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Lara specializes in working with adolescents, teens, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, OCD, eating disorders, trauma, and addiction. Lara has experience working with a wide demographic in various settings, including residential, outpatient, and individual treatment programs. Lara uses a client-centered approach to healing, meeting clients where they are at and working in collaboration to create an individualized treatment plan.

I'm here to listen. Stuck, hurt, scared, or lost; finding your path again can be difficult. Whether you are returning to therapy or beginning for the first time, together we can identify what is holding you back and how to overcome it. I aim to provide a safe, trusting, non-judgmental space for you to reflect, heal, and grow.

I am a mental health clinician that supports women and children when overcoming various life roadblocks and challenges. When supporting women, I specialize in helping perinatal populations address concerns about motherhood, parenting, relationships, and mood disorders. When supporting children, I specialize in addressing emotional regulation, social skill development, and managing relationships. The bulk of my expertise covers youth diagnosed with ADHD and behavioral disorders.

Dr. Peoples is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Illinois who specializes in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. She is a member of PSYPACT which allows for her to practice in multiple states (See approved stated here: psypact.org). She is passionate about her commitment to social justice and devoted to providing an environment conducive to mental wellness. Dr. Peoples was drawn to become a mental health professional due to a lack of mental health services available to individuals in dire need.

Highly productive psychotherapy can take many forms, including targeted, evidence-based interventions as well as more dynamic, long-term approaches. I tend to use a mix of present-centered skills, specific techniques, open dialogue, collaboration, and insight-building to identify and disrupt problematic cycles that are acting as barriers to living a healthy, thriving, values-driven life. What's most important is that we find an approach that helps you safely explore new ways of approaching your life and relating to your sense of self, others, and the world.

I believe that the world we reside in makes it very challenging to know our true selves and even harder to feel as though we are thriving as such. I believe that the potential for people to change or grow despite this is profound. You have the power to peel away layers of trauma and emotional baggage to exist in your truest and best form.

I appreciate your willingness to take the time to put yourself first and look for a new therapist. In working with me, you will find a safe space where differences are honored. Together, we will explore challenging topics while incorporating different skills and tools that you can utilize regularly. My approach to psychotherapy is trauma-informed, client-centered, with a social justice lens. The goal is to have a holistic approach to healing so that you can reduce symptoms, meet goals, strengthen supports and overcome everyday stress as well as past trauma.

Therapy is a wonderful opportunity to increase self-awareness, understand and improve relationship dynamics, and feel more in control of maladaptive behavioral patterns and stress responses. I enjoy working with individuals experiencing an array of emotional and behavioral concerns. I help clients accurately identify the roots to their challenges, shift to healthier perspectives, and discover realistic, attainable paths to their goals. My approach is grounded in creating an empathic and non-judgmental therapeutic space to help foster insight, feelings of acceptance and validation, and personal growth.

Life has a way of throwing changes, difficult emotions, and various stressors that can feel hard to manage. You may sometimes feel like you are lost or broken and unsure how to move forward. My passion and goal is to support and assist clients in managing the stress and changes they face. I believe that building a supportive, safe, and non-judgmental space leads to a safe space for clients to learn about themselves, find interpersonal growth, and heal. If this is where you are, then let's get started your journey.

I wonder if your life’s journey feels filled with twists and turns that manifest in countless ways. Perhaps you find yourself asking questions like, “Well, what now? Where to? How did I/we get here? How do I/we get there instead?”. Maybe your paths can seem never-ending, you experience unanticipated steep cliffs, and/or you revisit familiar, unfulfilling destinations. It's in these moments of struggle and feeling stuck that I ask clients to welcome me to support them. Where you have questions about the paths you experience and have not taken. When you are either upset or self-reflective. Let me help you figure out the next steps.

Drawing on a variety of tools, we will collaborate on a treatment plan that fits your needs, goals, and values. My approach to therapy is emotive, cathartic, and cognitive. I work with people from all walks of life and collaborate with you to help shape the life you want to live.

I have helped adult clients of diverse ages and cultural identities address work-related stress, career and life transitions, anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, and family of origin issues. In particular, I have extensive experience working with clients navigating early-adulthood as they seek meaning and fulfillment from their work and relationships.

Hi! I am Anissa Vega and I am a Licensed Bilingual Social Worker. I am happy to welcome you and meet you where you are at in your journey. My goal is to foster a supportive space for you to feel heard, validated, supported, and challenged. I tailor my therapeutic approaches and evidenced based interventions to you and your needs. Starting therapy is a step in your journey and I am honored you have considered me to join you. My therapeutic approaches are rooted in evidence-based practices deriving from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT ).

I help teens and women in their 20s and 30s who are experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, depression, life transitions and adjustments, complex trauma history, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and mood disorders. My approach is warm, supportive and insightful. I meet clients where they are, move at their pace and provide a safe space to explore struggles, discover strengths and guide in self-discovery and personal growth.

I believe that our most impactful relationships and our cultural contexts profoundly influence how we navigate the world. This systemic approach is combined with a practice that is trauma-informed and strength-based to hold space that balances warmth, thoughtfulness, and laughter with an appropriate amount of challenge. In my work, I value creating authentic and meaningful relationships with my clients where we can collaborate to deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationships.

During these stressful times, do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? Recovering from a traumatic experience, or dealing with a life transition, work stress, or relationship challenges? I provide compassionate, generous listening and practical tools to soothe anxiety and anger so you can reach a calmer state and clear-sighted perspective. Through the therapy process, clients typically make effective, long-term lifestyle changes that promote well-being and more balance in life. With couples counseling, I incorporate evidence-based approaches, combining Gottman's work with Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy.