Anxiety Therapists in Chicago, IL

Do you have difficulty overthinking, trouble handling anxiety , or a hard time managing your feelings and emotions? I want you to know that these are normal feelings that every human being has experienced. If you are looking for a therapist who is honest, empathic, and nonjudgmental, then you have come to the right place. I pride myself on giving my clients the compassion and support they need to increase happiness in their everyday lives.

I'm Dr. Ian Bonner, and I specialize in anxiety , depression, LGBTQ issues, substance use, and relationships. As a counselor, I am challenging, collaborative, and compassionate in my approach to treatment. Clients who work with me understand from our first session that I work with more than just symptoms and problems; I treat the whole person. In sessions, I take great care to ensure that you feel understood, valued, and known and eagerly utilize your feedback about our work. I welcome you to contact me with any questions.

I recognize that some people may start therapy motivated to change while others initiate the treatment process feeling ambivalent about the direction they want to take. I welcomes all levels of readiness and provides a nonjudgmental space to support decision-making.

It's taken a lot to get you this far. The coping skills you have used all along don't seem to work anymore and you may need a little extra help. As a professional, I've worked to create a safe space where you can discuss all of the aspects of your life. I won't reduce you to a diagnosis or blame you for your difficulties. Instead, I use a collaborative approach; you're the expert on your life and will use my 25+ years of experience in counseling and education to listen compassionately and help you find your unique solution.

Ingrid Lopez is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor specializing in treating adults with depression, anxiety , trauma, addiction, and stress and anger management. Ingrid has experience working in an outpatient setting in both behavioral health and substance abuse treatment centers. She aims to provide a safe space for individuals to build trust and develop supportive therapeutic relationships. Ingrid hopes to empower others by helping them discover their strengths and their ability to live a more rewarding and fulfilling life.

Life can be overwhelming! Sometimes we feel like we don’t measure up or fit in. We can start to feel tired and alone. Maybe we can’t seem to concentrate on work, school or other important areas of our lives. Sometimes what seems like a simple task for others makes us feel nervous and overwhelmed. A therapist is both a safety net and a guide, someone to help you discover and recover from what life throws at you. I will strive to make the time spent together a safe place for you to learn more about you, your uniqueness, and your strengths.

The idea of starting therapy can be overwhelming. My goal is to help ease some of the burdens you are carrying. Whether you are feeling held back by past events, experiencing stressful life changes, or if anxiety about the future is making you feel stuck; let's slow things down. By identifying areas of life that would benefit from improvement or balance, we can work together to establish a clear outlook for your future to enhance your quality of life.

I am empathic, compassionate, and believe all clients are doing the best they can on any given day. I provide support to increase confidence and the ability to manage life challenges.

Whether you are looking to cope with mental health concerns or eager to explore and understand yourself more fully, therapy can guide you to a more fulfilling daily experience that you can carry with you over your lifetime. Taking the step to start therapy is a move made out of courage and strength. I believe that through evidence supported treatment, humor, collaboration and a strong, supportive therapeutic relationship, change can begin from the moment we meet. Let's work together to help you build a life worth living! Please note that I am currently only working with adults over the age of 18.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor experienced in helping adults cope with a variety of anxiety , depression, substance abuse, as well as serious mental illness. I enjoy being non-judgmental support for you as we work together to guide you towards a healthier and happier way of being. In doing so, we work to understand your past, your present, your options/goals for the future, as well as internal and external obstacles to achieving these goals. I also enjoy taking a narrative approach, looking at how your stories and the way you relate to them help us to make sense of your lived experience.

Battling anxiety , depression, and overwhelming stress can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation. Your inner dialogue can become increasingly negative, and you may find yourself stuck in a seemingly unbreakable pattern of unhelpful thoughts. Through therapy, it is possible to break that cycle and engineer a new, positive, and healthy view of one's self and one's life. Through the utilization of an integrative approach, I am able to draw from a variety of therapeutic principles, to tailor our sessions to your specific needs.

Recognizing that therapy is inherently vulnerable, Kaleb strives to provide a safe and affirming space for clients to feel validated and heard. He brings warmth and compassion into his work and adapts his approach to meet clients’ individual needs. Kaleb is LGBTQ+ affirming and works with topics such as depression, anxiety , trauma, substance use, gender and/or sexual identity development, gender transition, family dynamics, and work/academic stress.

I have extensive training in trauma-focused therapy, working with those who are experiencing PTSD related symptoms, anxiety , depression, relationship loss, sexual abuse, & domestic violence. I meet my clients where they're at in their healing journey & focus on providing a safe space to explore your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to help cultivate change.

Child Therapy Chicago is a counseling & psychotherapy specialist practice in the Chicagoland area working exclusively with kids from toddlers through teens and parents. We use play and talk therapy to help kids manage big emotions and behaviors like anxiety , sadness, fears , tantrums, aggression, school and social issues and feelings related to divorce. Offices in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood (1300 W Belmont Ave), Western Suburbs downtown Naperville (29 S Webster St) and North Shore downtown Northbrook (1340 Shermer Rd).

You may be suffering with anxiety or depression. Perhaps you’re managing a life transition (or two or three), searching for identity and purpose, or looking for ways forward after stepping into sobriety. Maybe you’re struggling in relationships. Or maybe you’re just generally trying to figure yourself out. Are you ready for something new? I can help.

Life can present you with many challenges you may or may not have been anticipating. My goal as a clinical psychologist is to help support you through the stress, uncertainty, and/or sense of hopelessness you may be faced with as a result. My collaborate and integrative style takes your unique circumstance into consideration in attempt to facilitate insight and growth and accessing your resiliency and strength. I provide individual and couples therapy to adults with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety , relationship problems, trauma, loss, and transitional life stages.

Anxious and exhausted from being there for everyone else? Have you ever thought that YOU are the one that needs support and strategies to keep going? Parenting, parenting through or after divorce, caring for parents, and/or loving someone with addictions, these are all tough situations to cope with. Caregivers need care too! Online therapy offers a hassle-free way for you to acquire relaxation tools. Get help learning how to better balance roles and making your life to be about YOUR needs too. Build better boundaries. Live, face to face psychotherapy with a compassionate experienced psychologist can be a good option for you.

My work is grounded in the relief of symptoms of anxiety , depression and stress through the reframing of negative thoughts and their connection to physical symptoms. Focus is placed on the processing of issues that disrupt understanding and compassion for the self. My ideal client is someone who desires to find a safe place to spend time looking inside for answers that may unlock the patterns to a more passionate life.

Our bodies are not the only parts of ourselves that need a tune up from time to time. The mind is a powerful tool that can benefit from support and encouragement. Whether it's a job change, loss, relational issues, living with physical pain or just day-to-day stress, a supportive ear can mean the difference between just getting through the day and living the life that you long for. I have experience working with many clients especially those with eating disorders, depression and anxiety disorders including OCD. For a quick response, please email instead of calling for questions or to set an appointment.

I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I am certified in EMDR (a therapeutic technique often used in processing painful memories and negatives beliefs about self). I have experience in providing individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with concerns ranging from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anger, stress management, anxiety , depression, PTSD, and other disorders diagnosed from childhood through adulthood. I provide a safe, emphatic, non-judgmental therapeutic environment where you can explore issues and develop effective coping skills.