BHS | Behavioral Health Systems Therapists in Chicago, IL
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has been providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families for 29 years. While I received my degrees many years ago and much has changed in my field, I have stayed current in my knowledge of Psychology. I provide therapy to people who are experiencing stress, change and discomfort in their current life. I work with diverse populations with a variety of needs. I visualize therapy as a partnership: you define your goals and we develop ways to help you experience the joy in life, that everyone deserves.
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has been providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families for 29 years. While I received my degrees many years ago and much has changed in my field, I have stayed current in my knowledge of Psychology. I provide therapy to people who are experiencing stress, change and discomfort in their current life. I work with diverse populations with a variety of needs. I visualize therapy as a partnership: you define your goals and we develop ways to help you experience the joy in life, that everyone deserves.
Aileen is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor with over 4 years of clinical experience providing counseling to diverse populations. She primarily works with adults with anxiety, depression, or mood disorders seeking compassionate and personalized care. These individuals understand the importance of mental health and are committed to navigating the intricate journey towards healing. With a genuine desire for personal growth, they seek a therapist who can provide empathic support, practical coping strategies, and a safe space for exploration.
Aileen is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor with over 4 years of clinical experience providing counseling to diverse populations. She primarily works with adults with anxiety, depression, or mood disorders seeking compassionate and personalized care. These individuals understand the importance of mental health and are committed to navigating the intricate journey towards healing. With a genuine desire for personal growth, they seek a therapist who can provide empathic support, practical coping strategies, and a safe space for exploration.
My focus is to create a safe, collaborative space where individuals feel heard, validated, and empowered to move toward meaningful change. I specialize in working with clients experiencing ADHD, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress (PTSD). With a background that includes supporting children, families, and justice-involved youth, I bring a broad perspective to understanding how life’s challenges impact emotional well-being.
My focus is to create a safe, collaborative space where individuals feel heard, validated, and empowered to move toward meaningful change. I specialize in working with clients experiencing ADHD, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress (PTSD). With a background that includes supporting children, families, and justice-involved youth, I bring a broad perspective to understanding how life’s challenges impact emotional well-being.
My focus is to provide supportive, collaborative care for individuals navigating anxiety, social anxiety, stress, self-esteem concerns, and the lasting impact of childhood trauma. I value creating a space where clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences, exploring challenges, and working toward meaningful personal growth.
My focus is to provide supportive, collaborative care for individuals navigating anxiety, social anxiety, stress, self-esteem concerns, and the lasting impact of childhood trauma. I value creating a space where clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences, exploring challenges, and working toward meaningful personal growth.
Jennifer Clark is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing for over 10 years. Jennifer believes in being an attentive listener with an integrative and person-centered therapeutic approach. She strives to understand a client’s perspective and offers genuine guidance to help them develop healthy coping mechanisms and empower them towards achieving their personal goals.
Jennifer Clark is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing for over 10 years. Jennifer believes in being an attentive listener with an integrative and person-centered therapeutic approach. She strives to understand a client’s perspective and offers genuine guidance to help them develop healthy coping mechanisms and empower them towards achieving their personal goals.
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.
Welcome! Are you hoping to discover a supportive, warm, and authentic space to explore the multitudes that you contain? Perhaps you are tired of feeling stuck in old thought patterns and beliefs. Maybe you have found yourself unable to fully engage in relationships, responsibilities, or you are struggling to find meaningful direction in your life. In our work together, we can co-create a therapeutic space where you feel empowered to explore your own inner landscape.
Welcome! Are you hoping to discover a supportive, warm, and authentic space to explore the multitudes that you contain? Perhaps you are tired of feeling stuck in old thought patterns and beliefs. Maybe you have found yourself unable to fully engage in relationships, responsibilities, or you are struggling to find meaningful direction in your life. In our work together, we can co-create a therapeutic space where you feel empowered to explore your own inner landscape.
Samantha Schachter is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from DePaul University. Samantha has had the privilege of gaining significant clinical experience through working in a psychiatric hospital setting, substance abuse residential, as well as traditional outpatient. Through these different environments, she has learned to build a strong therapeutic alliance with clients. She has had significant experience helping children, adolescents, teens, and adults with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, ADHD, and more.
Samantha Schachter is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from DePaul University. Samantha has had the privilege of gaining significant clinical experience through working in a psychiatric hospital setting, substance abuse residential, as well as traditional outpatient. Through these different environments, she has learned to build a strong therapeutic alliance with clients. She has had significant experience helping children, adolescents, teens, and adults with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, ADHD, and more.
We work with individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling with life stressors, relationships, mood disorders, or substance use. Many of our clients are looking for support but do not want to wait weeks to be seen. We offer virtual therapy across multiple states and can typically schedule appointments within 24–48 hours. Our team uses evidence-based approaches, including cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy, to help clients gain clarity, stability, and practical tools to move forward.
We work with individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling with life stressors, relationships, mood disorders, or substance use. Many of our clients are looking for support but do not want to wait weeks to be seen. We offer virtual therapy across multiple states and can typically schedule appointments within 24–48 hours. Our team uses evidence-based approaches, including cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy, to help clients gain clarity, stability, and practical tools to move forward.
Sarah Schwarting grew up near Starved Rock State Park in Illinois and now lives in the suburbs of Chicago. She earned both her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her Master’s in Social Work from Dominican University in River Forest, IL, and has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2017.
Sarah Schwarting grew up near Starved Rock State Park in Illinois and now lives in the suburbs of Chicago. She earned both her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her Master’s in Social Work from Dominican University in River Forest, IL, and has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2017.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I specialize in working with individuals navigating various life transitions and relationship concerns as well as anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), disordered eating, body image concerns. I provide affirming, inclusive care to clients across all stages of life—from adolescence through adulthood—and am committed to supporting LGBTQ+ individuals in a safe, inclusive space. I provide individual, family, and couple therapy to address all therapeutic needs.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I specialize in working with individuals navigating various life transitions and relationship concerns as well as anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), disordered eating, body image concerns. I provide affirming, inclusive care to clients across all stages of life—from adolescence through adulthood—and am committed to supporting LGBTQ+ individuals in a safe, inclusive space. I provide individual, family, and couple therapy to address all therapeutic needs.
I believe in using a person-centered approach to meet each person where they are. My therapy is solution-focused, and I encourage people to recognize their strengths, while providing evidence-based therapeutic tools as guidance.
I believe in using a person-centered approach to meet each person where they are. My therapy is solution-focused, and I encourage people to recognize their strengths, while providing evidence-based therapeutic tools as guidance.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling weighed down by emotions that seem too heavy to carry alone. They may be grieving a loss, healing from trauma, or struggling to manage the demands of multiple identities and roles. Whether you’re an adult or teen, you may long to feel calmer, more connected, and more in control of your emotions. Therapy offers a place to rebuild trust in yourself, honor what you’ve endured, and create space for growth and self-compassion.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling weighed down by emotions that seem too heavy to carry alone. They may be grieving a loss, healing from trauma, or struggling to manage the demands of multiple identities and roles. Whether you’re an adult or teen, you may long to feel calmer, more connected, and more in control of your emotions. Therapy offers a place to rebuild trust in yourself, honor what you’ve endured, and create space for growth and self-compassion.
My focus is supporting adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-harm behaviors with compassion and practical guidance. I work to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel understood and empowered to explore emotional challenges, identity concerns, and relationship difficulties while strengthening self-worth and resilience.
My focus is supporting adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-harm behaviors with compassion and practical guidance. I work to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel understood and empowered to explore emotional challenges, identity concerns, and relationship difficulties while strengthening self-worth and resilience.
Modern life has a way of creating disconnection—both from others and ourselves. Constant distractions, political differences, the relative ease of online interaction, and interpersonal anxieties, can make even those closest to us feel a million miles away. It can be difficult to break out of old patterns and unlearn harmful messages about your identity. If you are looking for ways to be more present for yourself and your loved ones, therapy can be a great tool to look into yourself and reconnect in a supportive and vulnerable environment.
Modern life has a way of creating disconnection—both from others and ourselves. Constant distractions, political differences, the relative ease of online interaction, and interpersonal anxieties, can make even those closest to us feel a million miles away. It can be difficult to break out of old patterns and unlearn harmful messages about your identity. If you are looking for ways to be more present for yourself and your loved ones, therapy can be a great tool to look into yourself and reconnect in a supportive and vulnerable environment.
I work with clients aged 17 + experiencing issues of trauma, depression, addictions, anxiety, relationship issues, and life issues! Clients often need to discuss options and ways to change their reactions to situations.
I work with clients aged 17 + experiencing issues of trauma, depression, addictions, anxiety, relationship issues, and life issues! Clients often need to discuss options and ways to change their reactions to situations.
For over 19 years, Branch has provided culturally relevant clinical mental health services to individuals, families and communities on Chicago's south side. Collectively, Branch staff has more than 50 years of clinical and administrative experience. We serve more than 1500 individuals and families each year at our Beverly and South Loop locations.
For over 19 years, Branch has provided culturally relevant clinical mental health services to individuals, families and communities on Chicago's south side. Collectively, Branch staff has more than 50 years of clinical and administrative experience. We serve more than 1500 individuals and families each year at our Beverly and South Loop locations.
I have been working in the mental health field for nearly two decades, with a diverse array of clients: adults, adolescents, children, families, couples, groups, foster care, substance abuse, mental illness and more. I offer telehealth services and/or my office is conveniently located near public transportation and off street parking. I offer day, and evening appointments and will work with you, or your insurance, to assure coverage. I would like the opportunity to build a collaborative therapeutic relationship with you and provide you with the support, honesty and understanding we all need to grow.
I have been working in the mental health field for nearly two decades, with a diverse array of clients: adults, adolescents, children, families, couples, groups, foster care, substance abuse, mental illness and more. I offer telehealth services and/or my office is conveniently located near public transportation and off street parking. I offer day, and evening appointments and will work with you, or your insurance, to assure coverage. I would like the opportunity to build a collaborative therapeutic relationship with you and provide you with the support, honesty and understanding we all need to grow.
Navigating life’s challenges can be difficult, and it’s common to feel stuck at times. I take a solution-focused and systemic approach to counseling, collaborating with my clients to set meaningful and achievable goals that foster progress throughout their journey. I work with individuals aged 18 and older, with a special focus on those facing relationship issues, career transitions, depression, anxiety, and grief.
Navigating life’s challenges can be difficult, and it’s common to feel stuck at times. I take a solution-focused and systemic approach to counseling, collaborating with my clients to set meaningful and achievable goals that foster progress throughout their journey. I work with individuals aged 18 and older, with a special focus on those facing relationship issues, career transitions, depression, anxiety, and grief.
If you’ve been wondering, “why am I having those unwanted thoughts, feelings, or urges?” or “what do I truly want for my life?”, you’re not alone. In our ever-changing world, our perceptions and experiences constantly evolve, and understanding them can be both challenging and enlightening. I aim to be another pair of eyes, offering new perspectives on the issues you face and supporting your healing and growth. I offer therapy in both Mandarin and English.
If you’ve been wondering, “why am I having those unwanted thoughts, feelings, or urges?” or “what do I truly want for my life?”, you’re not alone. In our ever-changing world, our perceptions and experiences constantly evolve, and understanding them can be both challenging and enlightening. I aim to be another pair of eyes, offering new perspectives on the issues you face and supporting your healing and growth. I offer therapy in both Mandarin and English.
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