Therapists for Adults in Chicago, IL
Asking for help can be hard, but therapy can help you find yourself, and learn how to cope with life and life changes. I believe that it is essential to develop trust between the therapist and client, and that the therapist should provide a safe space for each client. My goal as a therapist is to provide you with a safe space where you can feel comfortable enough to open up and share your story, and in the process find who you are. I will meet you where you are and we will take it at your pace.
Asking for help can be hard, but therapy can help you find yourself, and learn how to cope with life and life changes. I believe that it is essential to develop trust between the therapist and client, and that the therapist should provide a safe space for each client. My goal as a therapist is to provide you with a safe space where you can feel comfortable enough to open up and share your story, and in the process find who you are. I will meet you where you are and we will take it at your pace.
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.
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 ready to embark on a transformative journey of healing and growth? If you've experienced past traumas and long to break free from their lingering impact, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. As your EMDR therapist, I offer you a warm and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. Together, we will work towards unlocking your inner strength and resilience, enabling you to overcome the burdens of your past and embrace a more connected and embodied life.
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey of healing and growth? If you've experienced past traumas and long to break free from their lingering impact, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. As your EMDR therapist, I offer you a warm and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. Together, we will work towards unlocking your inner strength and resilience, enabling you to overcome the burdens of your past and embrace a more connected and embodied life.
Hola, I’m a bilingual first-generation Mexican American therapist supporting young children and their families. I help families navigate trauma and stress, whether from early challenges, separation, loss, or moments that left lasting pain. Some days, your child’s behaviors may feel overwhelming, leaving you worried or unsure of what to do. You want to understand your child, help them feel safe, and respond in ways that honor both who they are and who you are. Together, we work toward calmer days, deeper connection, and a home that reflects your values, culture, and love while breaking patterns that no longer serve your family.
Hola, I’m a bilingual first-generation Mexican American therapist supporting young children and their families. I help families navigate trauma and stress, whether from early challenges, separation, loss, or moments that left lasting pain. Some days, your child’s behaviors may feel overwhelming, leaving you worried or unsure of what to do. You want to understand your child, help them feel safe, and respond in ways that honor both who they are and who you are. Together, we work toward calmer days, deeper connection, and a home that reflects your values, culture, and love while breaking patterns that no longer serve your family.
Clients often reach out to me when they feel caught in painful cycles of conflict, distance, resentment, or uncertainty about the future of their relationship. I work with partners struggling with communication, trust, parenting strain, infidelity, or major life transitions. I also support couples who feel “high functioning” in many areas of life but stuck in repeating relational patterns, as well as partners unsure whether to stay together through discernment counseling. I welcome multicultural, interfaith, LGBTQIA+, and consensually non-monogamous relationships.
Clients often reach out to me when they feel caught in painful cycles of conflict, distance, resentment, or uncertainty about the future of their relationship. I work with partners struggling with communication, trust, parenting strain, infidelity, or major life transitions. I also support couples who feel “high functioning” in many areas of life but stuck in repeating relational patterns, as well as partners unsure whether to stay together through discernment counseling. I welcome multicultural, interfaith, LGBTQIA+, and consensually non-monogamous relationships.
Telehealth therapy for adults across Illinois.
I work with clients are thoughtful, capable individuals who feel stuck, not from lack of ability, but because something in their lives no longer fits. They come in with anxiety, depression, relational strain, or a loss of direction. Often, there is a deeper mismatch between who they are and how they’ve been trying to live. In therapy, we work to understand patterns, make sense of their experience, and create space for change. The goal is to help them move forward in a way that feels grounded, coherent, and sustainable.
Telehealth therapy for adults across Illinois.
I work with clients are thoughtful, capable individuals who feel stuck, not from lack of ability, but because something in their lives no longer fits. They come in with anxiety, depression, relational strain, or a loss of direction. Often, there is a deeper mismatch between who they are and how they’ve been trying to live. In therapy, we work to understand patterns, make sense of their experience, and create space for change. The goal is to help them move forward in a way that feels grounded, coherent, and sustainable.
I have had experiences working in residential care for adults with severe mental illnesses, residential care for eating disorders, community mental health, substance use, domestic violence private practice, as well as the foster care system before starting Emerald Mental Health.
Pause. Breathe. Listen. Honor.
Navigating life’s journey can be tough. You may feel lonely, lost, disconnected, or just stuck. You may appear put together, strong, accomplished, or unfazed on the surface, but underneath it feels like the weight of the world is caving in on you.
Maybe you grew up in a home or environment that made you feel unheard, unseen, or invalidated. These kind of invisible wounds don’t just heal over time. They show up in your body in the form of aches/pains, illnesses, intense and/or confusing emotions, mood swings, dissociation, never ending cycles, or feelings of chaos.
I have had experiences working in residential care for adults with severe mental illnesses, residential care for eating disorders, community mental health, substance use, domestic violence private practice, as well as the foster care system before starting Emerald Mental Health.
Pause. Breathe. Listen. Honor.
Navigating life’s journey can be tough. You may feel lonely, lost, disconnected, or just stuck. You may appear put together, strong, accomplished, or unfazed on the surface, but underneath it feels like the weight of the world is caving in on you.
Maybe you grew up in a home or environment that made you feel unheard, unseen, or invalidated. These kind of invisible wounds don’t just heal over time. They show up in your body in the form of aches/pains, illnesses, intense and/or confusing emotions, mood swings, dissociation, never ending cycles, or feelings of chaos.
Samantha Skvaril: ADHD, Shame, & Trauma Therapy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, ADHD, CCSP
6 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Helping adults break free from shame cycles and overwhelm.
Are you tired of carrying the weight of old patterns—people-pleasing, blurred boundaries, or shame that sneaks in no matter how much you do? Maybe ADHD magnifies it with overwhelm, procrastination, and mental load burnout. Maybe relational trauma still echoes in your closest relationships. These patterns can feel exhausting and isolating, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. I help clients uncover the connection between their past and present, reduce shame, and build coping strategies that actually fit their lives.
Helping adults break free from shame cycles and overwhelm.
Are you tired of carrying the weight of old patterns—people-pleasing, blurred boundaries, or shame that sneaks in no matter how much you do? Maybe ADHD magnifies it with overwhelm, procrastination, and mental load burnout. Maybe relational trauma still echoes in your closest relationships. These patterns can feel exhausting and isolating, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. I help clients uncover the connection between their past and present, reduce shame, and build coping strategies that actually fit their lives.
For 13 years I worked part-time for the department of Psychiatry at NorthShore University Health System in the Emergency Room and in the Adult Outpatient Partial Hospitalization Program.
Life is challenging and the unexpected happens. Issues from the past often play a role in the choices we make. We tend to repeat patterns, often unconsciously, which may no longer be helpful in our effort to move forward.
For 13 years I worked part-time for the department of Psychiatry at NorthShore University Health System in the Emergency Room and in the Adult Outpatient Partial Hospitalization Program.
Life is challenging and the unexpected happens. Issues from the past often play a role in the choices we make. We tend to repeat patterns, often unconsciously, which may no longer be helpful in our effort to move forward.
In her practice, Ms. Taylor employs evidence-based therapeutic interventions, ensuring that her clients receive the most effective and appropriate care for their specific mental health challenges. She takes a client-centered approach, valuing collaboration and tailoring interventions to suit the unique needs and goals of everyone she works with. Through empathy, active listening, and client engagement, she creates a therapeutic environment where clients feel safe, supported, and encouraged to explore and address their concerns. What sets Ms. Taylor apart is her unwavering commitment to professional development.
In her practice, Ms. Taylor employs evidence-based therapeutic interventions, ensuring that her clients receive the most effective and appropriate care for their specific mental health challenges. She takes a client-centered approach, valuing collaboration and tailoring interventions to suit the unique needs and goals of everyone she works with. Through empathy, active listening, and client engagement, she creates a therapeutic environment where clients feel safe, supported, and encouraged to explore and address their concerns. What sets Ms. Taylor apart is her unwavering commitment to professional development.
Do you ever feel lost, questioning who you are or where you’re going, with no easy answers? Sometimes life takes unexpected turns — we hit a bottom, face a crisis, or simply realize that something in us must change. These moments of confusion can feel overwhelming, but they also hold the possibility for growth, clarity, and self-discovery. Therapy can be the space where those possibilities take root.
Do you ever feel lost, questioning who you are or where you’re going, with no easy answers? Sometimes life takes unexpected turns — we hit a bottom, face a crisis, or simply realize that something in us must change. These moments of confusion can feel overwhelming, but they also hold the possibility for growth, clarity, and self-discovery. Therapy can be the space where those possibilities take root.
Cheri DeMoss is founder & director of Empowering OptionsTM Counseling Innovations. For the past 29 years, Cheri's approach is distinctive in its effectiveness. She provides key information; clear insights & innovative techniques to use immediately. By teaming new information with fresh ways to look at long-standing beliefs, reactions, & behavior patterns you can create the changes you want. Whether you want to improve your relationship, alleviate depression, or be more pro-active in your life - the things we struggle with come from not having relevant knowledge that we can turn into action.
Cheri DeMoss is founder & director of Empowering OptionsTM Counseling Innovations. For the past 29 years, Cheri's approach is distinctive in its effectiveness. She provides key information; clear insights & innovative techniques to use immediately. By teaming new information with fresh ways to look at long-standing beliefs, reactions, & behavior patterns you can create the changes you want. Whether you want to improve your relationship, alleviate depression, or be more pro-active in your life - the things we struggle with come from not having relevant knowledge that we can turn into action.
My ideal client is self-aware enough to know something isn’t working, but not so polished that they’ve already over-intellectualized everything. They might function well on the outside—job, relationships, responsibilities—but internally things feel heavy, confusing, or stuck. They’re not coming to be “fixed.” They’re coming to understand themselves better, even if that’s uncomfortable.
My ideal client is self-aware enough to know something isn’t working, but not so polished that they’ve already over-intellectualized everything. They might function well on the outside—job, relationships, responsibilities—but internally things feel heavy, confusing, or stuck. They’re not coming to be “fixed.” They’re coming to understand themselves better, even if that’s uncomfortable.
I enjoy empowering people with anxiety and depression to work towards overcoming the challenges they face, teaching them resilience in facing their fears. I value the importance of building a strong therapeutic relationship with my patients, utilizing both evidenced-based talk therapy and skills-based therapy to create and maintain this partnership. I believe in validation and curiosity in my therapeutic approach while also helping my clients to do hard things and challenge themselves to create a more joyful and meaningful life.
I enjoy empowering people with anxiety and depression to work towards overcoming the challenges they face, teaching them resilience in facing their fears. I value the importance of building a strong therapeutic relationship with my patients, utilizing both evidenced-based talk therapy and skills-based therapy to create and maintain this partnership. I believe in validation and curiosity in my therapeutic approach while also helping my clients to do hard things and challenge themselves to create a more joyful and meaningful life.
I work with adults navigating complex trauma and PTSD, eating disorders, and overwhelming or distressing emotional patterns.
Do you feel drained, stuck, and trapped in cycles of distress and dysregulation? My goal as your therapist is to create a space where you can slow down, feel supported, and reconnect with your innate capacity for healing. Together, we gently explore the patterns, wounds, and protective strategies that have shaped you—honoring how they’ve helped you survive while creating space for new growth. My intention is to help you cultivate self-trust and build a life that feels grounded, alive, and aligned with who you are. My work is spiritually attuned and welcoming to non-traditional walks of life and belief systems.
I work with adults navigating complex trauma and PTSD, eating disorders, and overwhelming or distressing emotional patterns.
Do you feel drained, stuck, and trapped in cycles of distress and dysregulation? My goal as your therapist is to create a space where you can slow down, feel supported, and reconnect with your innate capacity for healing. Together, we gently explore the patterns, wounds, and protective strategies that have shaped you—honoring how they’ve helped you survive while creating space for new growth. My intention is to help you cultivate self-trust and build a life that feels grounded, alive, and aligned with who you are. My work is spiritually attuned and welcoming to non-traditional walks of life and belief systems.
I work with adults aged 16 and up who are navigating anxiety, depression, BPD, OCD, trauma, substance use, life transitions, relational and vocational challenges, and the experiences of BIPOC & LGBTQ folk.
Hi! My name is Sanjana. I see therapy as a space where all identities and parts of you are welcome and accepted - the parts that are thriving, the parts that are struggling, and the parts that you're figuring out. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and my role is to create a space where your voice leads the way. Together, we move at a pace that's right for you - rooted in trust, compassion, and the understanding that healing is collaborative. I aim to create a space where you can show up authentically and move towards the changes you seek.
I work with adults aged 16 and up who are navigating anxiety, depression, BPD, OCD, trauma, substance use, life transitions, relational and vocational challenges, and the experiences of BIPOC & LGBTQ folk.
Hi! My name is Sanjana. I see therapy as a space where all identities and parts of you are welcome and accepted - the parts that are thriving, the parts that are struggling, and the parts that you're figuring out. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and my role is to create a space where your voice leads the way. Together, we move at a pace that's right for you - rooted in trust, compassion, and the understanding that healing is collaborative. I aim to create a space where you can show up authentically and move towards the changes you seek.
I am also a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) and am available to work with CODAs.
I work with individuals, couples & families who are looking to create meaningful change in their lives. I am passionate about helping clients work on issues related to life transitions, trust and communication, intimacy, anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, stress management, identity and self-acceptance, premarital counseling, and the perinatal/postpartum period. My training is geared specifically towards relational wellness—and this applies to relationships of all kinds. I combine this focus with empathy, clarity, and the belief that we all have the power to rewrite our stories, which helps us rewrite our lived experiences.
I am also a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) and am available to work with CODAs.
I work with individuals, couples & families who are looking to create meaningful change in their lives. I am passionate about helping clients work on issues related to life transitions, trust and communication, intimacy, anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, stress management, identity and self-acceptance, premarital counseling, and the perinatal/postpartum period. My training is geared specifically towards relational wellness—and this applies to relationships of all kinds. I combine this focus with empathy, clarity, and the belief that we all have the power to rewrite our stories, which helps us rewrite our lived experiences.
I work with young adults facing life transitions, relationship challenges, career stress, and quarter-life crisis.
Together we will gain insight into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to raise self-awareness, understand the roles you assume, and identify pattern to meet the ultimate goal of living a happy, healthy, and meaningful life. I create a warm, empathetic, and gentle space for individuals to uncover, heal, and grow.
I work with young adults facing life transitions, relationship challenges, career stress, and quarter-life crisis.
Together we will gain insight into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to raise self-awareness, understand the roles you assume, and identify pattern to meet the ultimate goal of living a happy, healthy, and meaningful life. I create a warm, empathetic, and gentle space for individuals to uncover, heal, and grow.
I am deeply committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment where every client feels truly valued and supported. As a dedicated psychotherapist, my mission is to empower clients with the skills and insights they need to thrive mentally in their personal lives.
I am deeply committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment where every client feels truly valued and supported. As a dedicated psychotherapist, my mission is to empower clients with the skills and insights they need to thrive mentally in their personal lives.
I became a therapist to support individuals through life’s changes and challenges as we journey through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.
My area of expertise is working with adolescents and young adults facing life adjustments, anxiety, and depression, especially people of color. I am a firm believer in a culturally responsive and competent approach within my practice. I Identify as a Black Man. I am self aware of the identities that I hold within the spaces I operate.
I became a therapist to support individuals through life’s changes and challenges as we journey through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.
My area of expertise is working with adolescents and young adults facing life adjustments, anxiety, and depression, especially people of color. I am a firm believer in a culturally responsive and competent approach within my practice. I Identify as a Black Man. I am self aware of the identities that I hold within the spaces I operate.
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FAQ - About Adult Counseling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.