Career Counseling Therapists in Chicago, IL
I support individuals starting at age 5 in navigating relationships, identity, family dynamics, emotional challenges, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, grounded in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing. I draw on a trauma-informed, harm reduction lens that prioritizes autonomy, reduces shame, and encourages self-reflection.
I support individuals starting at age 5 in navigating relationships, identity, family dynamics, emotional challenges, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, grounded in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing. I draw on a trauma-informed, harm reduction lens that prioritizes autonomy, reduces shame, and encourages self-reflection.
I'm Daphne, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience helping adults, couples, and families move through life’s challenges. My approach to therapy is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and focused on the whole person. I believe in meeting you where you are, honoring your story, and working together to build on your strengths.
I'm Daphne, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience helping adults, couples, and families move through life’s challenges. My approach to therapy is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and focused on the whole person. I believe in meeting you where you are, honoring your story, and working together to build on your strengths.
Are career pressures and relationship challenges leaving you feeling stuck and overwhelmed?
As a trauma-informed therapist, with a background in tech & strategy consulting, I have a unique understanding of both personal and professional challenges. Whether you’re looking to process past wounds or work-related stress, I prioritize safety, using a warm, empathetic, directive approach that facilitates reflection and growth.
Are career pressures and relationship challenges leaving you feeling stuck and overwhelmed?
As a trauma-informed therapist, with a background in tech & strategy consulting, I have a unique understanding of both personal and professional challenges. Whether you’re looking to process past wounds or work-related stress, I prioritize safety, using a warm, empathetic, directive approach that facilitates reflection and growth.
Are you finding it difficult at work or school? Do you feel like life should be easier now that you know you are Neurodivergent but you don’t know what to do next? I am a self-advocate and activist with over ten years personal and professional social work and community organizing experience. As a Coach and Counselor in Queer and Disability communities I understand the specific structural barriers people with diverse identities face. My approach is an alternative to ABA and other Conversion Therapies because I value you for who you are.
Are you finding it difficult at work or school? Do you feel like life should be easier now that you know you are Neurodivergent but you don’t know what to do next? I am a self-advocate and activist with over ten years personal and professional social work and community organizing experience. As a Coach and Counselor in Queer and Disability communities I understand the specific structural barriers people with diverse identities face. My approach is an alternative to ABA and other Conversion Therapies because I value you for who you are.
I will provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you. With the intention to allow for anything to be shared in a comfortable and confidential environment. I’m an especially good fit for those within the LGBTQ+ population. Or, those struggling with anxiety, depression, panic disorder or trauma. Through your course of treatment and beyond, my role is to be your advocate. To facilitate a process that gets you to the life you envision. And, if your life isn’t envisioned quite yet, that’s ok. We can even work on that too. Consider me as your personal wellness co-pilot.
I will provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you. With the intention to allow for anything to be shared in a comfortable and confidential environment. I’m an especially good fit for those within the LGBTQ+ population. Or, those struggling with anxiety, depression, panic disorder or trauma. Through your course of treatment and beyond, my role is to be your advocate. To facilitate a process that gets you to the life you envision. And, if your life isn’t envisioned quite yet, that’s ok. We can even work on that too. Consider me as your personal wellness co-pilot.
Do you feel unsatisfied in your relationships, struggle with low self-worth, or feel stuck in an unfulfilling career?
I’ll help you explore how your past impacts your life and relationships now. You'll experience a supportive space filled with compassion and even some laughter. With a corporate background, I bring insights to career-related struggles alongside personal challenges. Together, we’ll navigate the path to clarity, growth, and a more meaningful life.
Do you feel unsatisfied in your relationships, struggle with low self-worth, or feel stuck in an unfulfilling career?
I’ll help you explore how your past impacts your life and relationships now. You'll experience a supportive space filled with compassion and even some laughter. With a corporate background, I bring insights to career-related struggles alongside personal challenges. Together, we’ll navigate the path to clarity, growth, and a more meaningful life.
My work focuses on adults and couples exploring intimacy, sexuality, relationship dynamics, anxiety, body image, communication challenges, and feelings of disconnection from themselves or others. These areas of life are deeply personal and often carry vulnerability, uncertainty, and longstanding relational patterns that can feel difficult to navigate alone. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, make sense of what's happening, and move toward the life and relationships you want. Many clients come to therapy seeking greater clarity, emotional awareness, and a stronger sense of alignment in their relationships and daily lives.
My work focuses on adults and couples exploring intimacy, sexuality, relationship dynamics, anxiety, body image, communication challenges, and feelings of disconnection from themselves or others. These areas of life are deeply personal and often carry vulnerability, uncertainty, and longstanding relational patterns that can feel difficult to navigate alone. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, make sense of what's happening, and move toward the life and relationships you want. Many clients come to therapy seeking greater clarity, emotional awareness, and a stronger sense of alignment in their relationships and daily lives.
My goal is to decolonize and destigmatize mental health by dismantling power dynamics and opening the floor to voices that are often silenced or may fall upon deaf ears. Our commitment to rest and rejuvenation, care for self and community, and untying the connections between self-worth and labor production are acts of resistance. In my work with clients, I offer a space to honor their authentic voice. You will not have to filter and censor your true thoughts and emotions in our sessions, as you may have previously in other settings. Come as you are, and I will meet you there.
My goal is to decolonize and destigmatize mental health by dismantling power dynamics and opening the floor to voices that are often silenced or may fall upon deaf ears. Our commitment to rest and rejuvenation, care for self and community, and untying the connections between self-worth and labor production are acts of resistance. In my work with clients, I offer a space to honor their authentic voice. You will not have to filter and censor your true thoughts and emotions in our sessions, as you may have previously in other settings. Come as you are, and I will meet you there.
Well-intended career advice often focuses on résumé tips but ignores the anxiety, burnout, or overwhelm that can make job searching feel impossible.
After burning out and leaving a 14-year career in higher ed, I’m passionate about providing career and academic counseling to people in transition—from young professionals exploring their identities to seasoned ones seeking change. I specialize in helping career changers, college students, and helping professionals find direction and empowerment.
Well-intended career advice often focuses on résumé tips but ignores the anxiety, burnout, or overwhelm that can make job searching feel impossible.
After burning out and leaving a 14-year career in higher ed, I’m passionate about providing career and academic counseling to people in transition—from young professionals exploring their identities to seasoned ones seeking change. I specialize in helping career changers, college students, and helping professionals find direction and empowerment.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, executive functioning, ADHD coaching, trauma, relationship issues, and career development or transitions.
I also work as a case manager for Cook County Mental Health Courts. This role, along with my professional experience, allows me to provide the guidance and support my clients are seeking. I utilize various therapeutic approaches, including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy (PCT), and solution-
I specialize in depression, anxiety, executive functioning, ADHD coaching, trauma, relationship issues, and career development or transitions.
I also work as a case manager for Cook County Mental Health Courts. This role, along with my professional experience, allows me to provide the guidance and support my clients are seeking. I utilize various therapeutic approaches, including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy (PCT), and solution-
In addition to helping people grow in therapy, I’ve been involved with educating and training future psychologists my entire career.
We’re born with innate needs to grow, connect, and find purpose. Our lives shapes how we go about getting these needs met. If we're successful in this, we often feel content and fulfilled. However, sometimes life intervenes in ways that prevent us from successfully getting these needs met and leaves us stuck and suffering. Often, we need help from a supportive professional to help us focus productively on our problems, ease our immediate distress with direction solutions, and help us develop the insights and skills needed for long term growth and fulfillment. I'll work closely with you to help you achieve your specific goals.
In addition to helping people grow in therapy, I’ve been involved with educating and training future psychologists my entire career.
We’re born with innate needs to grow, connect, and find purpose. Our lives shapes how we go about getting these needs met. If we're successful in this, we often feel content and fulfilled. However, sometimes life intervenes in ways that prevent us from successfully getting these needs met and leaves us stuck and suffering. Often, we need help from a supportive professional to help us focus productively on our problems, ease our immediate distress with direction solutions, and help us develop the insights and skills needed for long term growth and fulfillment. I'll work closely with you to help you achieve your specific goals.
Having career problems?
My specialties include men's issues, relationship problems, trauma, anxiety, and career challenges. I spent 15+ years at Fortune 500 Companies & large non-profits in managerial & marketing roles. I uniquely understand the pressures of working in high stress environments. Many of my clients are business professionals, college students, military & LGBTQ.
Having career problems?
My specialties include men's issues, relationship problems, trauma, anxiety, and career challenges. I spent 15+ years at Fortune 500 Companies & large non-profits in managerial & marketing roles. I uniquely understand the pressures of working in high stress environments. Many of my clients are business professionals, college students, military & LGBTQ.
Holistic, compassionate, experienced coaching across the lifespan. I work with students and parents, professionals, and expats, each navigating their own path through inevitable change. Transitions can feel bewildering, even paralyzing. My coaching provides a structured, holistic space to help my clients define what they truly want, design a realistic path forward, and to take action. A key difference between coaching and therapy is that coaching doesn't offer a diagnosis. The focus is on expanding your awareness about the present and building to a pathway toward ideal outcomes in your future.
Holistic, compassionate, experienced coaching across the lifespan. I work with students and parents, professionals, and expats, each navigating their own path through inevitable change. Transitions can feel bewildering, even paralyzing. My coaching provides a structured, holistic space to help my clients define what they truly want, design a realistic path forward, and to take action. A key difference between coaching and therapy is that coaching doesn't offer a diagnosis. The focus is on expanding your awareness about the present and building to a pathway toward ideal outcomes in your future.
She has an extensive background rendering crisis counseling to individuals who may have suffered from major trauma or onset of overwhelming circumstances, such as loss of a loved one, assault, loss of home or job, or onset of new mental health diagnosis.
Hyde Park Counseling&Therapy is rooted in a wellness model & strength based philosophy.
The therapist, April Robinson, strives to promote peace & authenticity within the self. She provides an environment & process to facilitate clients in the journey of self-exploration, self-education, & personal growth.
Her therapeutic work is rooted in humanistic & cognitive behavioral techniques. In addition to this framework other traditional or non-traditional techniques may be used when appropriate. She treats mental health issues ranging from mild stressors to traumatic or severe conditions. She works to help each client alleviate his or her discomfort no matter how acute or chronic.
She has an extensive background rendering crisis counseling to individuals who may have suffered from major trauma or onset of overwhelming circumstances, such as loss of a loved one, assault, loss of home or job, or onset of new mental health diagnosis.
Hyde Park Counseling&Therapy is rooted in a wellness model & strength based philosophy.
The therapist, April Robinson, strives to promote peace & authenticity within the self. She provides an environment & process to facilitate clients in the journey of self-exploration, self-education, & personal growth.
Her therapeutic work is rooted in humanistic & cognitive behavioral techniques. In addition to this framework other traditional or non-traditional techniques may be used when appropriate. She treats mental health issues ranging from mild stressors to traumatic or severe conditions. She works to help each client alleviate his or her discomfort no matter how acute or chronic.
I get it, I understand that life is not always easy. There is a saying that I try to live by, "to live is to change, to live well is to change often". I invite you to challenge yourself to change. And most importantly to forgive yourself if at first you don't succeed. I worked in corporate America for nearly 30 years. I am comfortable with work related issues; with Adults dealing with Grief; individuals and couples dealing with relationship issues. I also enjoy working with mature individuals.
I get it, I understand that life is not always easy. There is a saying that I try to live by, "to live is to change, to live well is to change often". I invite you to challenge yourself to change. And most importantly to forgive yourself if at first you don't succeed. I worked in corporate America for nearly 30 years. I am comfortable with work related issues; with Adults dealing with Grief; individuals and couples dealing with relationship issues. I also enjoy working with mature individuals.
These issues can center around family, relationships, physical, mental and emotional health, as well as one's career/work, and searching for a sense of purpose.
Since 1999 I've helped people like you regain joy and balance in their lives. I'm a Licensed Psychologist and member of PsyPact. My Ph.D and M.Ed are in counseling psychology. My book, Joyful Soul, gives readers workable strategies for achieving psychological and spiritual health in their lives. Individual, couples, & group sessions are available online.
These issues can center around family, relationships, physical, mental and emotional health, as well as one's career/work, and searching for a sense of purpose.
Since 1999 I've helped people like you regain joy and balance in their lives. I'm a Licensed Psychologist and member of PsyPact. My Ph.D and M.Ed are in counseling psychology. My book, Joyful Soul, gives readers workable strategies for achieving psychological and spiritual health in their lives. Individual, couples, & group sessions are available online.
You’re a high-achieving student or professional—accomplished on the outside, stretched thin on the inside. Burnout, transitions, or uncertainty about next steps leave you restless or disconnected from your priorities. You’re seeking clarity, resilience, and a practical, creative way to translate insight into action. You want a space that meets you where you are, respects your identity, and supports exploration of inner worlds, growth, and self-care without judgment.
You’re a high-achieving student or professional—accomplished on the outside, stretched thin on the inside. Burnout, transitions, or uncertainty about next steps leave you restless or disconnected from your priorities. You’re seeking clarity, resilience, and a practical, creative way to translate insight into action. You want a space that meets you where you are, respects your identity, and supports exploration of inner worlds, growth, and self-care without judgment.
Areas of particular interest are career changes; men's issues; relationship issues; gay men and coming out; grief and loss; trauma; depression and anxiety; the creative process; premarital counseling.
Therapy is a healthy resource. Everyone needs an objective, non-judgmental person to talk with in a confidential and warm environment. Sometimes you feel something is not quite right, but you can't put your finger on it. Other times, you know exactly what it is. Either way, telling your story can help figure things out by identifying your patterns of thought, behavior and emotions. Are any of them getting in the way? Together we discover the obstacles to achieving a stronger sense of well-being. Most importantly, we figure out how you can remove obstacles to leading a happier, more authentic life.
Areas of particular interest are career changes; men's issues; relationship issues; gay men and coming out; grief and loss; trauma; depression and anxiety; the creative process; premarital counseling.
Therapy is a healthy resource. Everyone needs an objective, non-judgmental person to talk with in a confidential and warm environment. Sometimes you feel something is not quite right, but you can't put your finger on it. Other times, you know exactly what it is. Either way, telling your story can help figure things out by identifying your patterns of thought, behavior and emotions. Are any of them getting in the way? Together we discover the obstacles to achieving a stronger sense of well-being. Most importantly, we figure out how you can remove obstacles to leading a happier, more authentic life.
Career: Everyone has exceptional natural aptitudes.
I work with young adults, adults, and couples seeking relief from anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma. My approach blends highly effective CBT, trauma-focused methods, and psychodynamic insight to foster both practical change and deep emotional healing. I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can feel understood, explore patterns that hold you back, and build new ways of thinking, relating, and living with greater confidence and connection.
Career: Everyone has exceptional natural aptitudes.
I work with young adults, adults, and couples seeking relief from anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma. My approach blends highly effective CBT, trauma-focused methods, and psychodynamic insight to foster both practical change and deep emotional healing. I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can feel understood, explore patterns that hold you back, and build new ways of thinking, relating, and living with greater confidence and connection.
I have supported adult clients of diverse ages and cultural identities address anxiety, depression, work-related stress, career and life transitions, imposter syndrome, substance/compulsive behaviors, as well as relationship and family of origin issues.
I use person-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approaches (e.g. ACT, CBT, mindfulness, neuro-research, etc.) to collaborate with clients in developing personalized strategies that suit their specific needs and goals. I am also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
I view therapy as a partnership in navigating life's challenges.
I have supported adult clients of diverse ages and cultural identities address anxiety, depression, work-related stress, career and life transitions, imposter syndrome, substance/compulsive behaviors, as well as relationship and family of origin issues.
I use person-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approaches (e.g. ACT, CBT, mindfulness, neuro-research, etc.) to collaborate with clients in developing personalized strategies that suit their specific needs and goals. I am also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
I view therapy as a partnership in navigating life's challenges.
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Career Counseling Therapists
How do I know if I need career counseling?
Determining whether a career counselor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counseling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counselor.
Who can benefit from career counseling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counseling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counseling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counselor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counseling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counseling typically last?
The length of career counseling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking. Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counseling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counselor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counseling?
Clients can prepare for career counseling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counselor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counselor, particularly if the career counselor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counseling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.