Codependency Therapists in Chicago, IL
You might be someone who’s high-functioning on the outside, but feels stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected underneath. You may notice the same patterns showing up in your thoughts, relationships, or reactions, and aren’t sure how to shift them. You’re looking for more than surface-level coping; you want to better understand yourself and create meaningful, lasting change.
You might be someone who’s high-functioning on the outside, but feels stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected underneath. You may notice the same patterns showing up in your thoughts, relationships, or reactions, and aren’t sure how to shift them. You’re looking for more than surface-level coping; you want to better understand yourself and create meaningful, lasting change.
Getting started in therapy can feel like a challenging first step to feeling better. At our practice, we strive to make this a smooth transition where you will feel heard and understood. Our primary goal is focused on developing and maintaining a safe, open, empathetic, and trusting dynamic with each client. Together we can move through difficult or challenging life experiences in a warm and accessible way.
Getting started in therapy can feel like a challenging first step to feeling better. At our practice, we strive to make this a smooth transition where you will feel heard and understood. Our primary goal is focused on developing and maintaining a safe, open, empathetic, and trusting dynamic with each client. Together we can move through difficult or challenging life experiences in a warm and accessible way.
My clients vary from first-gen and immigrant folks navigating the weight of two worlds, BIPOC women unlearning the habit of making themselves small, recovering people-pleasers learning to want things out loud, emerging adults figuring out who they are outside their family’s story, and caregivers for aging parents carrying invisible, underacknowledged weight. They come to me when life has hit a standstill; when they’re exhausted from over-giving, caught between who they were raised to be and who they actually are, or carrying patterns they can’t seem to shake no matter how self-aware they are.
My clients vary from first-gen and immigrant folks navigating the weight of two worlds, BIPOC women unlearning the habit of making themselves small, recovering people-pleasers learning to want things out loud, emerging adults figuring out who they are outside their family’s story, and caregivers for aging parents carrying invisible, underacknowledged weight. They come to me when life has hit a standstill; when they’re exhausted from over-giving, caught between who they were raised to be and who they actually are, or carrying patterns they can’t seem to shake no matter how self-aware they are.
I believe that everyone has purpose and value no matter how big or small. My goal in counseling is to walk alongside my clients on their journey to mental wellness as they rediscover and align themselves with the lives they desire to live.
I believe that everyone has purpose and value no matter how big or small. My goal in counseling is to walk alongside my clients on their journey to mental wellness as they rediscover and align themselves with the lives they desire to live.
I became a therapist because I have a deep desire to help others heal their emotional wounds and live richer, fuller lives. I believe we hold the answers we are looking for within us but sometimes need help accessing our inner strength and wisdom to uncover them. That is why I practice from a collaborative perspective, giving clients the space and time to go at their own pace. Using humor and warmth to create a relaxed, safe and accepting space, I meet clients where they are in their journey to explore past and present challenges, identify obstacles, and increase self-awareness and personal growth.
I became a therapist because I have a deep desire to help others heal their emotional wounds and live richer, fuller lives. I believe we hold the answers we are looking for within us but sometimes need help accessing our inner strength and wisdom to uncover them. That is why I practice from a collaborative perspective, giving clients the space and time to go at their own pace. Using humor and warmth to create a relaxed, safe and accepting space, I meet clients where they are in their journey to explore past and present challenges, identify obstacles, and increase self-awareness and personal growth.
Do you feel alive? Vibrant? Authentic? Or are you feeling burnt out, struggling to prioritize your needs, exhausted in your relationships, want more peace, more actual living, more time, or any of the above?
You are not alone. More importantly, you deserve support. Therapy is one of the ways in which you can get support.
Do you feel alive? Vibrant? Authentic? Or are you feeling burnt out, struggling to prioritize your needs, exhausted in your relationships, want more peace, more actual living, more time, or any of the above?
You are not alone. More importantly, you deserve support. Therapy is one of the ways in which you can get support.
We live in a hectic, high-pressured world. It can be hard to stay connected to one's true self when managing the stress and expectations of our nonstop culture - especially when life doesn't go according to plan. I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment to help you gain perspective, process past experiences, clarify your values, and experience healing and deeper fulfillment. Together we will use sessions to set goals, identify barriers to growth, increase coping skills, and build on your existing strengths.
We live in a hectic, high-pressured world. It can be hard to stay connected to one's true self when managing the stress and expectations of our nonstop culture - especially when life doesn't go according to plan. I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment to help you gain perspective, process past experiences, clarify your values, and experience healing and deeper fulfillment. Together we will use sessions to set goals, identify barriers to growth, increase coping skills, and build on your existing strengths.
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life? Life has a way of presenting us with unexpected hurdles such as trauma, grief, and the complexities of relationships and identity. In the midst of it all, you deserve a safe and non-judgmental space where you can truly be yourself. That's where I come in. I'm here to provide you with the support and guidance you need to embrace your true self and navigate through life's challenges. Together, let's kick-start this journey toward greater meaning and fulfillment.
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life? Life has a way of presenting us with unexpected hurdles such as trauma, grief, and the complexities of relationships and identity. In the midst of it all, you deserve a safe and non-judgmental space where you can truly be yourself. That's where I come in. I'm here to provide you with the support and guidance you need to embrace your true self and navigate through life's challenges. Together, let's kick-start this journey toward greater meaning and fulfillment.
I specialize in working with the LGBTQ community. I work with folks around trauma healing, gender and sexual identity exploration, developing healthy conflict and attachment styles (poly and kink affirming,) combating addiction, disability/chronic illness and building sincere connection to self and others. I center my practice around queer theory, feminist theory and critical race theory. I aim to recognize any power dynamic in a therapeutic alliance and work towards cultivating a space that is egalitarian. Finding balance and stability through struggle is a primary focus of mine in my practice.
I specialize in working with the LGBTQ community. I work with folks around trauma healing, gender and sexual identity exploration, developing healthy conflict and attachment styles (poly and kink affirming,) combating addiction, disability/chronic illness and building sincere connection to self and others. I center my practice around queer theory, feminist theory and critical race theory. I aim to recognize any power dynamic in a therapeutic alliance and work towards cultivating a space that is egalitarian. Finding balance and stability through struggle is a primary focus of mine in my practice.
My ideal clients are adults who've been holding it together on the outside while quietly unraveling on the inside high-functioning, but exhausted. They come in navigating trauma, identity, relationship patterns, grief, or a persistent sense that something needs to shift but they can't name it yet. I especially work with BIPOC, queer, and neurodivergent folks who are done shrinking themselves to be understood. Together we slow down, get beneath the surface, and build a relationship with the parts of you that have been running the show, so healing becomes something you actually feel, not just cope with.
My ideal clients are adults who've been holding it together on the outside while quietly unraveling on the inside high-functioning, but exhausted. They come in navigating trauma, identity, relationship patterns, grief, or a persistent sense that something needs to shift but they can't name it yet. I especially work with BIPOC, queer, and neurodivergent folks who are done shrinking themselves to be understood. Together we slow down, get beneath the surface, and build a relationship with the parts of you that have been running the show, so healing becomes something you actually feel, not just cope with.
I approach therapy with a style that is direct, encouraging, and compassionate. As a culturally sensitive therapist, I am committed to creating a space that is inclusive, respectful, and affirming. I believe in meeting each individual where they are and tailoring the therapeutic process to their unique needs and experiences. I also value the role of humor in therapy and thoughtfully incorporate it into sessions to help strengthen the therapeutic relationship and foster connection.
I approach therapy with a style that is direct, encouraging, and compassionate. As a culturally sensitive therapist, I am committed to creating a space that is inclusive, respectful, and affirming. I believe in meeting each individual where they are and tailoring the therapeutic process to their unique needs and experiences. I also value the role of humor in therapy and thoughtfully incorporate it into sessions to help strengthen the therapeutic relationship and foster connection.
Balancing work, family, and personal life can feel overwhelming. You may look capable on the outside while feeling drained or stuck inside. Helping people and supporting mental health has been at the heart of my life and work. With over 21 years of clinical experience, I’ve guided adults, parents, and professionals through stress, anxiety, and life transitions—helping them find clarity, resilience, and renewed balance.
Balancing work, family, and personal life can feel overwhelming. You may look capable on the outside while feeling drained or stuck inside. Helping people and supporting mental health has been at the heart of my life and work. With over 21 years of clinical experience, I’ve guided adults, parents, and professionals through stress, anxiety, and life transitions—helping them find clarity, resilience, and renewed balance.
Growth is thwarted by fear--both the known fears we can name and the hidden fears that manifest in self-defeating behaviors. As your counselor, I'll be your ally--giving you as much insight and encouragement as needed to vanquish fears and enhance personal growth. Drawing on 30+ years of study and experience in the ancient, spiritual Wisdom Teachings as well as a formal education in psychology and philosophy, I am committed to helping you clear the path to a satisfying, meaningful life.
Growth is thwarted by fear--both the known fears we can name and the hidden fears that manifest in self-defeating behaviors. As your counselor, I'll be your ally--giving you as much insight and encouragement as needed to vanquish fears and enhance personal growth. Drawing on 30+ years of study and experience in the ancient, spiritual Wisdom Teachings as well as a formal education in psychology and philosophy, I am committed to helping you clear the path to a satisfying, meaningful life.
Welcome. Embarking on a journey of personal growth is a meaningful and challenging process of exploration. For the past twenty years I have had the honor of working alongside clients as they deepen their relationship with themselves and others, making impactful changes to create a life in which they can thrive individually and relationally. Through a combination of warmth, pragmatism, peaceful presence, humor, and a custom tailored approach to your needs, I’ll engage you in a compassionately direct, patient and hopeful process that moves you towards a place of greater wholeness and meaning.
Welcome. Embarking on a journey of personal growth is a meaningful and challenging process of exploration. For the past twenty years I have had the honor of working alongside clients as they deepen their relationship with themselves and others, making impactful changes to create a life in which they can thrive individually and relationally. Through a combination of warmth, pragmatism, peaceful presence, humor, and a custom tailored approach to your needs, I’ll engage you in a compassionately direct, patient and hopeful process that moves you towards a place of greater wholeness and meaning.
Let's face it. Life can be a real challenge. What is your life story? How can it be shaped going forward? Let's focus on those important moments and make the complexity of the overall situation the main focus of attention in a safe, secure, and empathetic environment. We will explore your past, present, and future, and orient you as a "person in the environment," rather than as an isolated individual. We will work collaboratively and creatively to tap into your strengths and competencies. We will purposefully tailor a unique but flexible therapeutic (or coaching) approach toward self-discovery and realizing your full potential.
Let's face it. Life can be a real challenge. What is your life story? How can it be shaped going forward? Let's focus on those important moments and make the complexity of the overall situation the main focus of attention in a safe, secure, and empathetic environment. We will explore your past, present, and future, and orient you as a "person in the environment," rather than as an isolated individual. We will work collaboratively and creatively to tap into your strengths and competencies. We will purposefully tailor a unique but flexible therapeutic (or coaching) approach toward self-discovery and realizing your full potential.
I find myself most aligned with my calling when I am able to create spaces of healing alongside individuals from all walks of life. I assist in defining who clients aspire to be rather than what is expected of them. Together we will explore ways to increase self esteem, self respect, and self worth. I tailor my therapeutic approach to the individual needs of each client. I provide a structure to guide individuals to access self love. Through this process we will work to unpack each client's unique narrative; In order to then reauthor their understanding of who they are.
I find myself most aligned with my calling when I am able to create spaces of healing alongside individuals from all walks of life. I assist in defining who clients aspire to be rather than what is expected of them. Together we will explore ways to increase self esteem, self respect, and self worth. I tailor my therapeutic approach to the individual needs of each client. I provide a structure to guide individuals to access self love. Through this process we will work to unpack each client's unique narrative; In order to then reauthor their understanding of who they are.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and the founder of Sitting Together Therapy, PLLC, based in Chicago, IL. I specialize in supporting adult women and men through major life transitions—including divorce, grief, career shifts, changing family dynamics, relocation, and retirement.
I understand that finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. That’s why I bring empathy, honesty, and clear communication into every session. We will work together to help you feel lighter, stronger, and more grounded as you move forward,
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and the founder of Sitting Together Therapy, PLLC, based in Chicago, IL. I specialize in supporting adult women and men through major life transitions—including divorce, grief, career shifts, changing family dynamics, relocation, and retirement.
I understand that finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. That’s why I bring empathy, honesty, and clear communication into every session. We will work together to help you feel lighter, stronger, and more grounded as you move forward,
I have a warm and collaborative approach towards helping people feel better and improve their lives in the ways they want to. We will work together to develop an approach to therapy that is tailored to meet the changes you would like to see within yourself and your life.
I have a warm and collaborative approach towards helping people feel better and improve their lives in the ways they want to. We will work together to develop an approach to therapy that is tailored to meet the changes you would like to see within yourself and your life.
I've seen, heard and personally experienced the difficulty of finding a therapist when you hold marginalized identities. It's an honor for me to be able to provide a unique space for folks like us! I believe that understanding how our culture, gender, society, family, etc. inform our identities allows people to ditch the concepts or social expectations that don’t fit and pursue the ones that feel truly authentic. Let's show up as we are and get some solid work done!
I've seen, heard and personally experienced the difficulty of finding a therapist when you hold marginalized identities. It's an honor for me to be able to provide a unique space for folks like us! I believe that understanding how our culture, gender, society, family, etc. inform our identities allows people to ditch the concepts or social expectations that don’t fit and pursue the ones that feel truly authentic. Let's show up as we are and get some solid work done!
We all deserve to be seen, heard, and valued for the unique beings we are. My goal is to help you undo limiting beliefs and unpack social conditioning to become your most authentic and aligned self. I work with adults and teens 16+ and especially with people who suspect they may be dealing with perfectionism, co-dependence, and/or people pleasing. As a former CPS teacher, I also specialize in working with those in the teaching and helping professions and other individuals who struggle with anxiety, burnout, or secondary traumatic stress.
We all deserve to be seen, heard, and valued for the unique beings we are. My goal is to help you undo limiting beliefs and unpack social conditioning to become your most authentic and aligned self. I work with adults and teens 16+ and especially with people who suspect they may be dealing with perfectionism, co-dependence, and/or people pleasing. As a former CPS teacher, I also specialize in working with those in the teaching and helping professions and other individuals who struggle with anxiety, burnout, or secondary traumatic stress.
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