Adoption Therapists in Chicago, IL
Anyone who is looking to find someone they can trust to talk about personal and difficult issues will feel comfortable seeking therapy at my office. I work to guide others to reach their goals not force or judge. I feel comfortable working with adults and teens who may be depressed, bi-polar or have anxiety concerns. Clients can expect honest and direct feedback in addition to support.
Anyone who is looking to find someone they can trust to talk about personal and difficult issues will feel comfortable seeking therapy at my office. I work to guide others to reach their goals not force or judge. I feel comfortable working with adults and teens who may be depressed, bi-polar or have anxiety concerns. Clients can expect honest and direct feedback in addition to support.
Welcome! I have learned that healing happens within safe relationships. I specialize in providing a safe relationship for children and teens who have experienced trauma or life challenges. I absolutely love supporting young people. Anxiety, depression, “prickly” behaviors, anger, and relational or school challenges are all typical symptoms of a difficult season in life. Trauma-informed and strength-based care are at the core of my work with clients. My practice philosophy is affirming, and I welcome neurodivergent or LGBTQ+ clients. I will honor exactly who you are while supporting any growth that you would like to see.
Welcome! I have learned that healing happens within safe relationships. I specialize in providing a safe relationship for children and teens who have experienced trauma or life challenges. I absolutely love supporting young people. Anxiety, depression, “prickly” behaviors, anger, and relational or school challenges are all typical symptoms of a difficult season in life. Trauma-informed and strength-based care are at the core of my work with clients. My practice philosophy is affirming, and I welcome neurodivergent or LGBTQ+ clients. I will honor exactly who you are while supporting any growth that you would like to see.
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 have been practicing psychology successfully for over 20 years. My story includes how I overcame my own struggles during a difficult divorce and the death of my father by using highly researched and validated techniques to heal. As a result, I have mastered a clinically valid approach to overcoming life challenges. I believe my role is to serve as a facilitator to assist you in healing and realizing your true potential by developing the skill set to walk a uniquely determined path toward self-actualization.
I have been practicing psychology successfully for over 20 years. My story includes how I overcame my own struggles during a difficult divorce and the death of my father by using highly researched and validated techniques to heal. As a result, I have mastered a clinically valid approach to overcoming life challenges. I believe my role is to serve as a facilitator to assist you in healing and realizing your true potential by developing the skill set to walk a uniquely determined path toward self-actualization.
Hey, I’m Mary, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, therapist, and expert in riding the waves of big changes + big feelings.
Life can throw a lot at us, especially when we’re navigating transitions, tough emotions, or trying to figure out how to balance it all. That’s where I come in. I work with folks to help them talk it out and grow through what they go through.
Hey, I’m Mary, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, therapist, and expert in riding the waves of big changes + big feelings.
Life can throw a lot at us, especially when we’re navigating transitions, tough emotions, or trying to figure out how to balance it all. That’s where I come in. I work with folks to help them talk it out and grow through what they go through.
We all have challenges in life and having a person whose only vested interest is in you can be infinitely helpful when figuring it all out. My clients are the driving force in therapy and it is their plan that is most important. I assist clients in identifying the areas of life that are working well to enhance other areas and begin to make changes to improve situations. By utilizing mindfulness strategies and challenging potentially distorted thinking patterns, clients become more at peace and satisfied in life.
We all have challenges in life and having a person whose only vested interest is in you can be infinitely helpful when figuring it all out. My clients are the driving force in therapy and it is their plan that is most important. I assist clients in identifying the areas of life that are working well to enhance other areas and begin to make changes to improve situations. By utilizing mindfulness strategies and challenging potentially distorted thinking patterns, clients become more at peace and satisfied in life.
Dr. Rios works with a broad spectrum of clients and has experiences in working with clients with a range of problems including: depression, anxiety, trauma, school problems, and relationship difficulties. Dr. Rios specializes in individual, couples and family therapy with children, adolescents, and adults of diverse backgrounds. She enjoys learning and understanding the unique elements that all of her clients bring with them in therapy. Dr. Rios values her relationships with her clients and sees the therapy relationship as one of mutual respect and trust.
Dr. Rios works with a broad spectrum of clients and has experiences in working with clients with a range of problems including: depression, anxiety, trauma, school problems, and relationship difficulties. Dr. Rios specializes in individual, couples and family therapy with children, adolescents, and adults of diverse backgrounds. She enjoys learning and understanding the unique elements that all of her clients bring with them in therapy. Dr. Rios values her relationships with her clients and sees the therapy relationship as one of mutual respect and trust.
You deserve a therapeutic space that provides a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere to minimize shame and allow for authentic reflection and self-discovery. I provide support to children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, self-concept, attachment issues, family conflict, and post-traumatic stress. I have specialized experience working with individuals navigating the unique challenges associated with complex trauma.
You deserve a therapeutic space that provides a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere to minimize shame and allow for authentic reflection and self-discovery. I provide support to children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, self-concept, attachment issues, family conflict, and post-traumatic stress. I have specialized experience working with individuals navigating the unique challenges associated with complex trauma.
You may find yourself feeling stuck—repeating the same patterns in relationships, struggling with self-doubt, or carrying an underlying sense of disconnection. Maybe you’ve tried coping strategies or even therapy before, but it hasn’t quite reached the deeper wounds that keep showing up in your life. Our work focuses on deep healing—helping you understand and process the emotions, experiences, and attachment wounds that have shaped you. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, emotional distress, or unresolved childhood pain, our therapy isn’t just about managing symptoms— it’s about creating lasting change.
You may find yourself feeling stuck—repeating the same patterns in relationships, struggling with self-doubt, or carrying an underlying sense of disconnection. Maybe you’ve tried coping strategies or even therapy before, but it hasn’t quite reached the deeper wounds that keep showing up in your life. Our work focuses on deep healing—helping you understand and process the emotions, experiences, and attachment wounds that have shaped you. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, emotional distress, or unresolved childhood pain, our therapy isn’t just about managing symptoms— it’s about creating lasting change.
I enjoy working with clients who want to undertake the often rigorous but ultimately rewarding journey of psychotherapy towards self-evolution. This is through the reflection and interpretation of defenses, -blind spots-, that are obstacles to best living. My strengths are working with people who take responsibility for their lives but are struggling in moving forward due to painful or distressing life situations, whether past or current. My approach offers no magic remedies, but through conversation based on respect and straightforward comments, together we aim to improve your quality of life.
I enjoy working with clients who want to undertake the often rigorous but ultimately rewarding journey of psychotherapy towards self-evolution. This is through the reflection and interpretation of defenses, -blind spots-, that are obstacles to best living. My strengths are working with people who take responsibility for their lives but are struggling in moving forward due to painful or distressing life situations, whether past or current. My approach offers no magic remedies, but through conversation based on respect and straightforward comments, together we aim to improve your quality of life.
I believe counseling is one of the greatest gifts we can give to ourselves. My goal as a therapist is to help clients live happier, healthier and more productive lives. Through the use of various psychotherapy methods and collaborative treatment measures, clients can develop life-changing habits to help cope with any of life’s various obstacles. My therapy sessions are designed to address personal issues and help you gain a more positive sense of self, learn more effective coping strategies to deal with stress and discomfort, and strengthen your relationships.
I believe counseling is one of the greatest gifts we can give to ourselves. My goal as a therapist is to help clients live happier, healthier and more productive lives. Through the use of various psychotherapy methods and collaborative treatment measures, clients can develop life-changing habits to help cope with any of life’s various obstacles. My therapy sessions are designed to address personal issues and help you gain a more positive sense of self, learn more effective coping strategies to deal with stress and discomfort, and strengthen your relationships.
I enjoy working with people of all ages. I am very interested in play and creativity as tools in promoting wellness and healing. This can look like using art materials to explore emotions or guided visualizations to process and get to the root of an experience or issue.
I enjoy working with people of all ages. I am very interested in play and creativity as tools in promoting wellness and healing. This can look like using art materials to explore emotions or guided visualizations to process and get to the root of an experience or issue.
Hi, I'm Debbi! My name is Debbi Little, and I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCSW) serving clients via telehealth in the state of Illinois. I have 20+ years of experience working with a diverse population and specializing in the effects of trauma, anxiety, and depression, along with adjusting to major life events and stressors. I utilize mostly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tailored to each individual to assist them in reaching their therapeutic goals.
Hi, I'm Debbi! My name is Debbi Little, and I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCSW) serving clients via telehealth in the state of Illinois. I have 20+ years of experience working with a diverse population and specializing in the effects of trauma, anxiety, and depression, along with adjusting to major life events and stressors. I utilize mostly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tailored to each individual to assist them in reaching their therapeutic goals.
I have extensive training working with individuals who struggle with a range of anxiety symptoms, and diagnoses especially trauma. In my years of practice, I have noticed that many clients lack trust in themselves and the ability to find a positive sense of self. People just want to understand themselves and become more comfortable with how they handle daily life stressors and others. To achieve this goal individuals need support with recognizing triggers and utilizing appropriate coping skills to reduce the negative responses to those triggers.
I have extensive training working with individuals who struggle with a range of anxiety symptoms, and diagnoses especially trauma. In my years of practice, I have noticed that many clients lack trust in themselves and the ability to find a positive sense of self. People just want to understand themselves and become more comfortable with how they handle daily life stressors and others. To achieve this goal individuals need support with recognizing triggers and utilizing appropriate coping skills to reduce the negative responses to those triggers.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Executive Coach based in Northern California. I work with clients nationwide via telehealth so you can get the best care no matter where you live. I work with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. As the daughter and mother of men in the military, I have a deep understanding of military families, and I treat families as a system working together towards deep connection and trust.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Executive Coach based in Northern California. I work with clients nationwide via telehealth so you can get the best care no matter where you live. I work with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. As the daughter and mother of men in the military, I have a deep understanding of military families, and I treat families as a system working together towards deep connection and trust.
I believe you have everything you need within to resolve the issues and problems that disturb you and your relationships. I help people who have survived abuse, recent or early traumas, to diminish and remove blocks to living the life they want. I understand how anxiety, depression and recurring or intrusive thoughts or memories can leave you feeling undermined, depleted or confused, struggling to make meaning in your life.
I believe you have everything you need within to resolve the issues and problems that disturb you and your relationships. I help people who have survived abuse, recent or early traumas, to diminish and remove blocks to living the life they want. I understand how anxiety, depression and recurring or intrusive thoughts or memories can leave you feeling undermined, depleted or confused, struggling to make meaning in your life.
No matter what challenges you may be experiencing, you are valid in seeking support. Being a child, teenager, young adult, or parent is hard. Every stage brings new obstacles, relationships, hopes, and fears. I am here to hold a space for you, your child, and your family to explore and process whatever you need. You can count on me to provide an environment that encourages honesty, vulnerability, and resiliency. I am passionate about supporting my clients in their pursuit of growth and connection.
No matter what challenges you may be experiencing, you are valid in seeking support. Being a child, teenager, young adult, or parent is hard. Every stage brings new obstacles, relationships, hopes, and fears. I am here to hold a space for you, your child, and your family to explore and process whatever you need. You can count on me to provide an environment that encourages honesty, vulnerability, and resiliency. I am passionate about supporting my clients in their pursuit of growth and connection.
As a counselor, I am dedicated to creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and valued. I understand that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and my goal is to make this step as welcoming as possible. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and non-judgment, meeting you where you are and honoring your unique experiences. I believe in the power of a collaborative relationship, where we work together to explore challenges, build resilience, and foster growth at a pace that feels comfortable for you. You are the expert on your own life, and I am here to support you on your journey.
As a counselor, I am dedicated to creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and valued. I understand that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and my goal is to make this step as welcoming as possible. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and non-judgment, meeting you where you are and honoring your unique experiences. I believe in the power of a collaborative relationship, where we work together to explore challenges, build resilience, and foster growth at a pace that feels comfortable for you. You are the expert on your own life, and I am here to support you on your journey.
Sometimes life throws us more than we think we can handle. We feel so sad it hurts. We feel alone and like things won't get better. We worry about things we can't control. We get so stressed and overwhelmed that we start avoiding or procrastinating. We may know what we need to do, but feel stuck or can't seem to actually do it.
Sometimes life throws us more than we think we can handle. We feel so sad it hurts. We feel alone and like things won't get better. We worry about things we can't control. We get so stressed and overwhelmed that we start avoiding or procrastinating. We may know what we need to do, but feel stuck or can't seem to actually do it.
My success in providing treatment comes from my honesty & genuine interest in my clients. I am empathic, nurturing, & warm. I bring levity to the consultation room as it allows us to feel connected & creates/fosters secure attachments while exploring concerns, personal histories, fears, etc... This builds meaningful & caring relationships and creates trusting bonds amongst myself & my clients. When these bonds develop it allows clients to experience healthier, more fulfilling lives. Through the therapeutic process of establishing & exploring boundaries we learn to better understand & resolve the conflicts & traumas holding us back.
My success in providing treatment comes from my honesty & genuine interest in my clients. I am empathic, nurturing, & warm. I bring levity to the consultation room as it allows us to feel connected & creates/fosters secure attachments while exploring concerns, personal histories, fears, etc... This builds meaningful & caring relationships and creates trusting bonds amongst myself & my clients. When these bonds develop it allows clients to experience healthier, more fulfilling lives. Through the therapeutic process of establishing & exploring boundaries we learn to better understand & resolve the conflicts & traumas holding us back.
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