Ambetter Therapists in Chicago, IL
We are a virtual mental health provider dedicated to helping people thrive through high-quality, affordable, and easily accessible mental health care. At Brave Health, your well-being is our priority. Our comprehensive mental health treatment and programs are easy-to-access, affordable and clinically effective. Whether you’re managing conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe depression, or dealing with challenges such as anxiety, grief, addiction, anger, or life transitions, we’ll work closely with you to create a personalized treatment plan that fits your unique needs and goals.
We are a virtual mental health provider dedicated to helping people thrive through high-quality, affordable, and easily accessible mental health care. At Brave Health, your well-being is our priority. Our comprehensive mental health treatment and programs are easy-to-access, affordable and clinically effective. Whether you’re managing conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe depression, or dealing with challenges such as anxiety, grief, addiction, anger, or life transitions, we’ll work closely with you to create a personalized treatment plan that fits your unique needs and goals.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience working with individuals, youth, couples, and families struggling with a variety of issues. I believe counseling can allow a person, couple, and an entire family to heal and grow in ways that allow them to recognize their own strengths, and how those strengths can assist them in working toward a more positive and rewarding future.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience working with individuals, youth, couples, and families struggling with a variety of issues. I believe counseling can allow a person, couple, and an entire family to heal and grow in ways that allow them to recognize their own strengths, and how those strengths can assist them in working toward a more positive and rewarding future.
As a clinician, I believe that therapy should be a mutual process in which the client and therapist work together to address the concerns and needs of each unique individual client. I believe each person has a unique capacity for growth and drive for self-actualization. When done with empathy and acceptance for an individual, therapy can be a process by which the client achieves their perception of change, growth, and healing.
As a clinician, I believe that therapy should be a mutual process in which the client and therapist work together to address the concerns and needs of each unique individual client. I believe each person has a unique capacity for growth and drive for self-actualization. When done with empathy and acceptance for an individual, therapy can be a process by which the client achieves their perception of change, growth, and healing.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Certified Sexologist (ABS), Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 200), and have been a psychotherapist in private practice for almost ten years. I am also the owner, CEO, and Clinical Director of Mindful Therapy & Wellness. I have extensive experience as a rehabilitation counselor on Chicago's northside, have taught graduate level counseling courses at DePaul University, and have been a yoga instructor for over 15 years.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Certified Sexologist (ABS), Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 200), and have been a psychotherapist in private practice for almost ten years. I am also the owner, CEO, and Clinical Director of Mindful Therapy & Wellness. I have extensive experience as a rehabilitation counselor on Chicago's northside, have taught graduate level counseling courses at DePaul University, and have been a yoga instructor for over 15 years.
I am Carolyn Franklin, a licensed clinical social worker. I am a skilled therapist with over 30 years in the profession, working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have conducted individual, group, couples, and family therapies. I have worked with clients challenged with anxiety, depression, relationship/family issue, and many other concerns. I welcome the opportunity to work with you. I truly enjoy my work, and my clients have been successful. I worked with clients challenged with anxiety, depression, relationship/family adjustments, and even individuals having difficulty making decisions.
I am Carolyn Franklin, a licensed clinical social worker. I am a skilled therapist with over 30 years in the profession, working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have conducted individual, group, couples, and family therapies. I have worked with clients challenged with anxiety, depression, relationship/family issue, and many other concerns. I welcome the opportunity to work with you. I truly enjoy my work, and my clients have been successful. I worked with clients challenged with anxiety, depression, relationship/family adjustments, and even individuals having difficulty making decisions.
I am a strengths-based therapist who is committed to evidence-based practice. I have a Certification in Neuro-psychotherapy (NPT-C) and am also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (ACT, DBT, CBT). This means that we may explore thoughts, emotions, behaviors, the cycle of anxiety, and mindfulness practices if—and only if—you are on board and comfortable!
I am a strengths-based therapist who is committed to evidence-based practice. I have a Certification in Neuro-psychotherapy (NPT-C) and am also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (ACT, DBT, CBT). This means that we may explore thoughts, emotions, behaviors, the cycle of anxiety, and mindfulness practices if—and only if—you are on board and comfortable!
Hi, my name is La Shaun Dumas, I am a licensed clinical social worker. My approach to therapy includes implementing active listening skills and providing positive regard in an effort to establish a rapport that will may allow for genuine information sharing. Areas of focus include, trauma-informed engaging, childhood developmental stages awareness, competencies regarding LGBTQ+, dating violence/abuse, anxiety disorders, mindfulness, and emotional wellness.
Hi, my name is La Shaun Dumas, I am a licensed clinical social worker. My approach to therapy includes implementing active listening skills and providing positive regard in an effort to establish a rapport that will may allow for genuine information sharing. Areas of focus include, trauma-informed engaging, childhood developmental stages awareness, competencies regarding LGBTQ+, dating violence/abuse, anxiety disorders, mindfulness, and emotional wellness.
I love working with those feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, or struggling to connect with your partner or family. You’re not alone — and you don’t have to face this alone. I work with individuals, couples, and families ready to heal, strengthen relationships, and build lasting skills. As a combat veteran, I understand the unique stressors faced by military members, veterans, and their loved ones. Using CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care, I create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward. Your healing starts with a conversation.
I love working with those feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, or struggling to connect with your partner or family. You’re not alone — and you don’t have to face this alone. I work with individuals, couples, and families ready to heal, strengthen relationships, and build lasting skills. As a combat veteran, I understand the unique stressors faced by military members, veterans, and their loved ones. Using CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care, I create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward. Your healing starts with a conversation.
I am a bilingual (Spanish speaking) and bicultural clinician with over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and adults in hospital-based clinic settings and mental health community agency settings. My areas of treatment include but are not limited to; trauma, intergenerational trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, identity formation and conflict, Latino/a/x concerns, multicultural issues, first-generation acculturation conflict, and physical health-related issues and adjustment.
I am a bilingual (Spanish speaking) and bicultural clinician with over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and adults in hospital-based clinic settings and mental health community agency settings. My areas of treatment include but are not limited to; trauma, intergenerational trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, identity formation and conflict, Latino/a/x concerns, multicultural issues, first-generation acculturation conflict, and physical health-related issues and adjustment.
Hi, I'm Jill & I support your inalienable right to feel your emotions and develop the emotional literacy skills to process those emotions. The goal is to enhance your emotional wellbeing by helping you increase tools and tolerance to hold emotions. I support your ability to break cycles and value using humor and creativity in our work together. Many traumas happen in the context of relationships, and so too does the healing. Whether you are the lone wolf or part of the pack, we are all pack animals, and relationships are central to the work. See if a group, individual, or single-session Clarity Consultation might be right for you.
Hi, I'm Jill & I support your inalienable right to feel your emotions and develop the emotional literacy skills to process those emotions. The goal is to enhance your emotional wellbeing by helping you increase tools and tolerance to hold emotions. I support your ability to break cycles and value using humor and creativity in our work together. Many traumas happen in the context of relationships, and so too does the healing. Whether you are the lone wolf or part of the pack, we are all pack animals, and relationships are central to the work. See if a group, individual, or single-session Clarity Consultation might be right for you.
Welcome, I am glad that you are here! Seeking therapy can be scary; especially for those that hold marginalized identities and must work hard to feel safe, supported, and empowered. Through creating a warm and judgement-free environment, I aim to help clients move past stigma, shame, and misconceptions about therapy. By utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) I work to support adults (18+) of all genders experiencing anxiety, ADHD, stress, body insecurities, issues or curiosities regarding sex/kink/alternative relationship dynamics.
Welcome, I am glad that you are here! Seeking therapy can be scary; especially for those that hold marginalized identities and must work hard to feel safe, supported, and empowered. Through creating a warm and judgement-free environment, I aim to help clients move past stigma, shame, and misconceptions about therapy. By utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) I work to support adults (18+) of all genders experiencing anxiety, ADHD, stress, body insecurities, issues or curiosities regarding sex/kink/alternative relationship dynamics.
My name is Marla Seals, and I have 15 years of experience providing clinical therapy to people in various treatment settings such as community mental health, inpatient behavioral health hospitals, and state and county correctional facilities. My unique professional experience allows me to hold space for individuals with many needs. Since there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to therapy, I incorporate various evidence-based treatment modalities, techniques, and skills that may best meet your individual needs.
My name is Marla Seals, and I have 15 years of experience providing clinical therapy to people in various treatment settings such as community mental health, inpatient behavioral health hospitals, and state and county correctional facilities. My unique professional experience allows me to hold space for individuals with many needs. Since there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to therapy, I incorporate various evidence-based treatment modalities, techniques, and skills that may best meet your individual needs.
Reaching out to find assistance and guidance is a difficult first step. I commend your efforts and drive. Let me extend a hand towards helping you reach your goals, happiness, and clarity. My population focus is those suffering from depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and parental/guardian. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults.
Reaching out to find assistance and guidance is a difficult first step. I commend your efforts and drive. Let me extend a hand towards helping you reach your goals, happiness, and clarity. My population focus is those suffering from depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and parental/guardian. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults.
Many of my clients look successful on the outside but feel stuck. They find themselves overthinking, people-pleasing, and questioning their worth. Many grew up with a parent who was critical or emotionally immature, and now struggle with boundaries, self-trust, and anxiety in relationships. Others are navigating the impact of a more recent event like a difficult breakup, accident, illness, or loss that they just can’t seem to move past. Longing to address these issues, my clients are seeking insight, healing, and empowerment.
Many of my clients look successful on the outside but feel stuck. They find themselves overthinking, people-pleasing, and questioning their worth. Many grew up with a parent who was critical or emotionally immature, and now struggle with boundaries, self-trust, and anxiety in relationships. Others are navigating the impact of a more recent event like a difficult breakup, accident, illness, or loss that they just can’t seem to move past. Longing to address these issues, my clients are seeking insight, healing, and empowerment.
Do you ever feel like you’re living on autopilot—smiling in conversations, nodding along, but feeling miles away inside? Maybe you're the go-to problem-solver in your family, yet no one asks how you’re doing. You scroll endlessly, searching for something to ground you. When so much of your identity has been shaped by family dynamics and unspoken roles, it’s hard to know what you really want. What if therapy could be a place where you didn’t have to explain everything, just be? Together, we’ll slow down, reconnect with your body, and start making space for the parts of you that haven’t had a voice—yet.
Do you ever feel like you’re living on autopilot—smiling in conversations, nodding along, but feeling miles away inside? Maybe you're the go-to problem-solver in your family, yet no one asks how you’re doing. You scroll endlessly, searching for something to ground you. When so much of your identity has been shaped by family dynamics and unspoken roles, it’s hard to know what you really want. What if therapy could be a place where you didn’t have to explain everything, just be? Together, we’ll slow down, reconnect with your body, and start making space for the parts of you that haven’t had a voice—yet.
Accepting new virtual clients in IL, IN, MO, NJ & FL. Thrive for Life Counseling offers flexible video and phone therapy for couples, busy professionals, college students, parents, retirees, and adults seeking accessible mental health support. Our clients often come to us feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or navigating relationship concerns and life transitions. We offer a free consultation to help you decide if online therapy is the right fit. Many insurance plans accepted.
Illinois clinicians: Marilyn Verbiscer (couples) and Emma Flores (adults). Both accept most major health plans.
Wendy Galyen is private pay only.
Accepting new virtual clients in IL, IN, MO, NJ & FL. Thrive for Life Counseling offers flexible video and phone therapy for couples, busy professionals, college students, parents, retirees, and adults seeking accessible mental health support. Our clients often come to us feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or navigating relationship concerns and life transitions. We offer a free consultation to help you decide if online therapy is the right fit. Many insurance plans accepted.
Illinois clinicians: Marilyn Verbiscer (couples) and Emma Flores (adults). Both accept most major health plans.
Wendy Galyen is private pay only.
Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CTMHP, CCTP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I sincerely believe that each of us is born into this world deserving of happiness, safety, and love. For some of us, the road to emotional wellness can be impacted by forces and experiences beyond our control. At times, we can lose sight of the beauty life has to offer us due to potential trauma, family history, or hardships we’ve experienced. My goal is to help you uncover, rediscover, and reclaim the joy and purpose in your life through compassionate, welcoming, and conversational counseling services.
I sincerely believe that each of us is born into this world deserving of happiness, safety, and love. For some of us, the road to emotional wellness can be impacted by forces and experiences beyond our control. At times, we can lose sight of the beauty life has to offer us due to potential trauma, family history, or hardships we’ve experienced. My goal is to help you uncover, rediscover, and reclaim the joy and purpose in your life through compassionate, welcoming, and conversational counseling services.
Learning how to approach the ups and downs of life is a personal journey and everyone
deserves a safe space to explore the tools that will best work for them. As a therapist I believe that practicing awareness through conversation and mindfulness is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. If you are going through changes in life and want to explore how you can bring your own values to find solutions, I am available to collaborate with you. I am committed to creating a non-judgmental atmosphere where we can look at life's challenges and find new approaches for managing the thoughts and feelings which arise.
Learning how to approach the ups and downs of life is a personal journey and everyone
deserves a safe space to explore the tools that will best work for them. As a therapist I believe that practicing awareness through conversation and mindfulness is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. If you are going through changes in life and want to explore how you can bring your own values to find solutions, I am available to collaborate with you. I am committed to creating a non-judgmental atmosphere where we can look at life's challenges and find new approaches for managing the thoughts and feelings which arise.
Finding a therapist that meets your needs and makes you feel comfortable makes all the difference in the therapeutic process. It’s one of the most important factors that impact treatment and recovery. Therapy is a journey that should be shared with someone you’re comfortable with and trust. Working with me you will find a sympathetic and genuine therapist. I partner with my clients and gently challenge them in a safe and nonjudgmental environment. I encourage them to explore their thoughts, feelings, and fears in order to understand the obstacles they are experiencing and help them make the changes that are necessary to improve life
Finding a therapist that meets your needs and makes you feel comfortable makes all the difference in the therapeutic process. It’s one of the most important factors that impact treatment and recovery. Therapy is a journey that should be shared with someone you’re comfortable with and trust. Working with me you will find a sympathetic and genuine therapist. I partner with my clients and gently challenge them in a safe and nonjudgmental environment. I encourage them to explore their thoughts, feelings, and fears in order to understand the obstacles they are experiencing and help them make the changes that are necessary to improve life
I believe therapy is the client’s personal space to develop new skills, persevere through obstacles, and heal their internal wounds as they navigate their journey of life. I use a multicultural lens during therapy and aim to help clients achieve the goals they bring with them. I like to utilize a mixture of theories and models to tailor to the clients’ needs, as I believe there is no “one way” or “right way” to achieve growth. This includes but is not limited to play therapy, DBT, emotion focused therapy, grief work, mindfulness practices, intergenerational theory, and many others. I work with children ages 5 – 12, teens & families.
I believe therapy is the client’s personal space to develop new skills, persevere through obstacles, and heal their internal wounds as they navigate their journey of life. I use a multicultural lens during therapy and aim to help clients achieve the goals they bring with them. I like to utilize a mixture of theories and models to tailor to the clients’ needs, as I believe there is no “one way” or “right way” to achieve growth. This includes but is not limited to play therapy, DBT, emotion focused therapy, grief work, mindfulness practices, intergenerational theory, and many others. I work with children ages 5 – 12, teens & families.
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