Ambetter Therapists in Chicago, IL
For the past decade, I have been diligently offering counseling services to individuals seeking transformative life changes or simply seeking solace in processing their emotions and thoughts. My focus has been on guiding clients toward personal growth and emotional well-being through compassionate and insightful support.
For the past decade, I have been diligently offering counseling services to individuals seeking transformative life changes or simply seeking solace in processing their emotions and thoughts. My focus has been on guiding clients toward personal growth and emotional well-being through compassionate and insightful support.
I have worked with the entire age/developmental spectrum, with clients who are Neurodiverse, Queer, and BIPOC, facing issues with Life Transitions, Identity, Depression, Addictions, Trauma, and Alzheimer's. I love working with any client who is seeking positive change in their life, and who is looking to develop a strong support system, with therapy as a helping hand. I work to create a comforting and safe environment for my clients to feel supported and also challenged in their own personal journey. I have a background in sports coaching and have helped people of all ages and ability levels achieve their goals for the past decade.
I have worked with the entire age/developmental spectrum, with clients who are Neurodiverse, Queer, and BIPOC, facing issues with Life Transitions, Identity, Depression, Addictions, Trauma, and Alzheimer's. I love working with any client who is seeking positive change in their life, and who is looking to develop a strong support system, with therapy as a helping hand. I work to create a comforting and safe environment for my clients to feel supported and also challenged in their own personal journey. I have a background in sports coaching and have helped people of all ages and ability levels achieve their goals for the past decade.
Masi Kadzai and I have an LCSW. I use a blended approach that includes a trauma-informed approach with spirituality and mindfulness practices to create Balance. I work with young adults and teenagers as young as twelve years old and young adults to twenty-five years of age. Then working with adults ranging from twenty-six to someone in their sixties. I create a colorful and calm environment with many supportive posters for clients to draw their visual supports and also use calming meditative music to create calm for the client to quiet and still their mind. The client will feel calm and relaxed.
Masi Kadzai and I have an LCSW. I use a blended approach that includes a trauma-informed approach with spirituality and mindfulness practices to create Balance. I work with young adults and teenagers as young as twelve years old and young adults to twenty-five years of age. Then working with adults ranging from twenty-six to someone in their sixties. I create a colorful and calm environment with many supportive posters for clients to draw their visual supports and also use calming meditative music to create calm for the client to quiet and still their mind. The client will feel calm and relaxed.
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.
In Washington, I am in network with Ambetter, Aetna, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross Washington, and Regence BlueShield of Washington.
Whether you're navigating the impact of trauma, healing from sexual assault, or feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone. Peaceful Mind Therapy PLLC is a safe, welcoming space where emotional wellness comes first. Therapy is a place to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and find gentle ways forward. Healing begins with kindness to yourself and your story. Approaches like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based stress reduction are thoughtfully integrated to meet you where you are and help guide you toward lasting peace and resilience. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) sessions are available virtually as well.
In Washington, I am in network with Ambetter, Aetna, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross Washington, and Regence BlueShield of Washington.
Whether you're navigating the impact of trauma, healing from sexual assault, or feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone. Peaceful Mind Therapy PLLC is a safe, welcoming space where emotional wellness comes first. Therapy is a place to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and find gentle ways forward. Healing begins with kindness to yourself and your story. Approaches like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based stress reduction are thoughtfully integrated to meet you where you are and help guide you toward lasting peace and resilience. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) sessions are available virtually as well.
Individuals who are navigating stress, life transitions, anxiety, relationship challenges, or feeling overwhelmed by daily demands often seek my support. Many come looking for a safe, nonjudgmental space to talk and gain clarity. My approach focuses on meeting clients where they are, helping them build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move forward with confidence while celebrating each step of progress.
Individuals who are navigating stress, life transitions, anxiety, relationship challenges, or feeling overwhelmed by daily demands often seek my support. Many come looking for a safe, nonjudgmental space to talk and gain clarity. My approach focuses on meeting clients where they are, helping them build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move forward with confidence while celebrating each step of progress.
As an empathic and compassionate clinician, I place importance on establishing a safe and comfortable therapy environment. I encourage a collaborative and authentic relationship in which my clients feel understood and supported. Because each person is unique, I emphasize fully understanding each client and their specific concerns. My interventions are based on this understanding as well as my clients' preferences.
As an empathic and compassionate clinician, I place importance on establishing a safe and comfortable therapy environment. I encourage a collaborative and authentic relationship in which my clients feel understood and supported. Because each person is unique, I emphasize fully understanding each client and their specific concerns. My interventions are based on this understanding as well as my clients' preferences.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Chicago, Illinois. I enjoy working with teens, adults, families, and couples of a wide range of ages. I have a wide variety of experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, self-harm/ suicidal ideation, substance/ alcohol use, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, developmental disabilities, and more. I have training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), strengths-based approaches, and dual disorders of substance use/ mental health.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Chicago, Illinois. I enjoy working with teens, adults, families, and couples of a wide range of ages. I have a wide variety of experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, self-harm/ suicidal ideation, substance/ alcohol use, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, developmental disabilities, and more. I have training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), strengths-based approaches, and dual disorders of substance use/ mental health.
Many people seek therapy because something in their life isn't working, or because challenging emotions or past experiences are holding them back in some way. I help clients overcome their past, understand themselves, become mindfully present, and gain the confidence to make the choices that lead them where they want to go. I have specialized training and experience working with survivors of interpersonal violence, complex trauma and PTSD, and those living with chronic illness, as well as LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, and non-traditional relationship structures such as ENM and Polyamory.
Many people seek therapy because something in their life isn't working, or because challenging emotions or past experiences are holding them back in some way. I help clients overcome their past, understand themselves, become mindfully present, and gain the confidence to make the choices that lead them where they want to go. I have specialized training and experience working with survivors of interpersonal violence, complex trauma and PTSD, and those living with chronic illness, as well as LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, and non-traditional relationship structures such as ENM and Polyamory.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of clinical experience working with individuals, families, couples, and the BIPOC community sharing my knowledge on mental health and wellness. My mission is to live out my purpose of bringing mental health awareness and wellness into the lives of others through kindness, compassion, and empathy. As a trained psychotherapist I believe that therapy should be holistic, encompassing all aspects of my clients. Through Psychoanalysis, Cognitive Behavioral Theory, Mindfulness & other modalities she helps Clients navigate the stressors and anxieties of daily living.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of clinical experience working with individuals, families, couples, and the BIPOC community sharing my knowledge on mental health and wellness. My mission is to live out my purpose of bringing mental health awareness and wellness into the lives of others through kindness, compassion, and empathy. As a trained psychotherapist I believe that therapy should be holistic, encompassing all aspects of my clients. Through Psychoanalysis, Cognitive Behavioral Theory, Mindfulness & other modalities she helps Clients navigate the stressors and anxieties of daily living.
Welcome! I hope you can take a moment to thank yourself for being here - seeking support is such a wonderful form of self-compassion.
Welcome! I hope you can take a moment to thank yourself for being here - seeking support is such a wonderful form of self-compassion.
I offer creative support for people navigating anxiety, burnout, stress, sadness, and grief. Whether you're facing life transitions, relational challenges, or seeking personal growth, I provide a space for self-expression and reflection. I work with individuals and adolescents, helping them move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life. My goal is to support you in gaining clarity, resilience, and a deeper understanding of yourself.
I offer creative support for people navigating anxiety, burnout, stress, sadness, and grief. Whether you're facing life transitions, relational challenges, or seeking personal growth, I provide a space for self-expression and reflection. I work with individuals and adolescents, helping them move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life. My goal is to support you in gaining clarity, resilience, and a deeper understanding of yourself.
Many clients come to therapy feeling anxious, disconnected, or unsure of how to balance self-expectations and others’ needs. I offer a warm, affirming, and trauma-informed space where we can gently untangle what feels heavy, build self-trust, and reconnect with what truly matters to you. My approach integrates psychodynamic, person-centered, mindfulness, solution-focused, and relational methods to create real, sustainable change. Whether you’re navigating identity shifts, relationship patterns, burnout, or self-doubt, we’ll move at your pace, with curiosity and compassion.
Many clients come to therapy feeling anxious, disconnected, or unsure of how to balance self-expectations and others’ needs. I offer a warm, affirming, and trauma-informed space where we can gently untangle what feels heavy, build self-trust, and reconnect with what truly matters to you. My approach integrates psychodynamic, person-centered, mindfulness, solution-focused, and relational methods to create real, sustainable change. Whether you’re navigating identity shifts, relationship patterns, burnout, or self-doubt, we’ll move at your pace, with curiosity and compassion.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with extensive years of clinical experience providing therapeutic support. My primary specialties include stress management, depression, anxiety, and adjustment issues. I look forward to working with you. The typical clients that I work with are adults 18 and over who are dealing with significant work or personal stress, depression, anxiety, and grief/loss. I have 20+ years working with this population.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with extensive years of clinical experience providing therapeutic support. My primary specialties include stress management, depression, anxiety, and adjustment issues. I look forward to working with you. The typical clients that I work with are adults 18 and over who are dealing with significant work or personal stress, depression, anxiety, and grief/loss. I have 20+ years working with this population.
My ideal client includes adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, identity shifts, or life transitions. They’re thoughtful, resilient, and ready to grow, but feel stuck. They want more than relief; they’re seeking lasting change. They want to understand themselves, break harmful patterns, and show up more fully in their lives and communities. My role is to support them in reconnecting with their own wisdom so deeply that they eventually become a healing force in the spaces they care about most.
My ideal client includes adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, identity shifts, or life transitions. They’re thoughtful, resilient, and ready to grow, but feel stuck. They want more than relief; they’re seeking lasting change. They want to understand themselves, break harmful patterns, and show up more fully in their lives and communities. My role is to support them in reconnecting with their own wisdom so deeply that they eventually become a healing force in the spaces they care about most.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience helping people cope with family and social issues. I work with many concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD, stress management, school-related matters, and career challenges. The modalities I use include Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Strength-based Therapy. I believe in providing a safe space for clients to be vulnerable and explore solutions to complex concerns and issues.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience helping people cope with family and social issues. I work with many concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD, stress management, school-related matters, and career challenges. The modalities I use include Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Strength-based Therapy. I believe in providing a safe space for clients to be vulnerable and explore solutions to complex concerns and issues.
Many people struggle with feeling lost and directionless or anxious about their ability to cope with life on life’s terms. For some people, these feelings can linger and become the painful lens through which you see yourself and the world. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With care and support, you can become more confident and loving toward yourself. You might even wake up one day and realize that instead of needing to read the instructional manual for life, you are ready to write your own. However, you might need some rough drafts and edits first. That is where therapy comes in.
Many people struggle with feeling lost and directionless or anxious about their ability to cope with life on life’s terms. For some people, these feelings can linger and become the painful lens through which you see yourself and the world. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With care and support, you can become more confident and loving toward yourself. You might even wake up one day and realize that instead of needing to read the instructional manual for life, you are ready to write your own. However, you might need some rough drafts and edits first. That is where therapy comes in.
My name is Jonathan Closner and I have been providing therapeutic and clinical counseling services to clients for over 15 years. I hold professional licences in Florida, Illinois, and Texas. I hold dual a dual masters in mental health counseling and marriage and family therapy and sex therapy. As a therapist I utilize clinical interventions and techniques that are individualized to unique issues of the client. I have extensive training and experience in evidence based treatments such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). In addition, I am also trained in sex therapy and incorporate sex positive approaches with clients.
My name is Jonathan Closner and I have been providing therapeutic and clinical counseling services to clients for over 15 years. I hold professional licences in Florida, Illinois, and Texas. I hold dual a dual masters in mental health counseling and marriage and family therapy and sex therapy. As a therapist I utilize clinical interventions and techniques that are individualized to unique issues of the client. I have extensive training and experience in evidence based treatments such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). In addition, I am also trained in sex therapy and incorporate sex positive approaches with clients.
I work best with people who feel deeply, think creatively, and may have walked away from past therapy feeling unseen, misunderstood, or even unsafe. If you have tried therapy before and it did not feel like the right fit, you are not alone, and it does not mean healing is not possible. Clients often tell me that our work together feels different. They are able to exhale, let their guard down, and finally feel safe enough to explore what they have been carrying for so long. Creating that sense of emotional safety is at the heart of everything I do. Together, we gently process and make sense of painful or overwhelming experiences,
I work best with people who feel deeply, think creatively, and may have walked away from past therapy feeling unseen, misunderstood, or even unsafe. If you have tried therapy before and it did not feel like the right fit, you are not alone, and it does not mean healing is not possible. Clients often tell me that our work together feels different. They are able to exhale, let their guard down, and finally feel safe enough to explore what they have been carrying for so long. Creating that sense of emotional safety is at the heart of everything I do. Together, we gently process and make sense of painful or overwhelming experiences,
We provide affordable mental healthcare to Asian American and immigrant clients of all ages, often in collaboration with local schools and community groups. We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, group therapy, school consultations, community support, and mental health seminars. Our clinicians specialize in depression, anxiety, behavioral related issues, social skills, acculturation, parenting education, and family conflicts. We work with youth from age 5, adolescents, adults, and elders. Counseling services are available in English, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, and Malay.
We provide affordable mental healthcare to Asian American and immigrant clients of all ages, often in collaboration with local schools and community groups. We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, group therapy, school consultations, community support, and mental health seminars. Our clinicians specialize in depression, anxiety, behavioral related issues, social skills, acculturation, parenting education, and family conflicts. We work with youth from age 5, adolescents, adults, and elders. Counseling services are available in English, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, and Malay.
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