Therapists in Chicago, IL

Have you felt frustrated and lost about your career, relationships, or identity? Or has there been an internal conflict of feeling not good enough that leads to feeling stressed and isolated? When uncomfortable emotions escalate, it can be difficult to find a sense of peace and control. I aim to create a safe and accepting environment where you can freely express yourself, allowing us to embrace these emotions and experiences.

I work with preteens and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression and OCD. I also work with young adults struggling with life transitions. I believe it is important for everyone to have an objective, third party listener to offer support and guidance no matter what concern you're bringing in. Reflecting on past experiences, emotional processing, and skill development are just some of the avenues you may take in therapy. I value collaboration with my clients and believe it is important to work together as a team to figure out your avenue.

Currently sessions are conducted virtually- Dr. Waseberg is a psychotherapist and professor of counseling psychology. He helps individuals and couples struggling with relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, grief, alcohol/drugs, abandonment, anger, OCD, social anxiety, phobia, bipolar/borderline and other psychological issues. He digs deep into the roots of your underlying issues in a safe non-judgmental space with empathy. He has rich experience providing counseling in private practice settings as well as Inpatient Residential Treatment, Partial Hospitalization-PHP, and Intensive Outpatient-IOP settings.

My core belief that people are resilient and are capable of growth. The first step to making change in your life or to get “unstuck” can be difficult. With warmth, encouragement, acceptance and a little laughter, we will work together to find new ways of coping, identify patterns that no longer suit your needs, build and repair relationships, and create a positive therapeutic relationship while you explore your desires, goals, and motivations. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, affirming, and client-centered. Through a social justice lens, I recognize the multiple systems that affect your experiences and relationships.

I will support you in building your body-mind connection to deepen your inner strength and capacity to confront the challenges life brings you. As a dance/movement therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor, I merge the felt experience with cognitive processing to support full integration in the healing process. Let me help you give your body, brain, and heart the opportunity to work together to support your goals. I will support you in building the skills, insight, and ability to face the hard stuff and find your power, hope, and confidence to keep building a life you will love.

Pursing emotional and behavioral health isn't just meant to improve our lives, it's meant to change how we function in the world. The changes we make can spark change in our relationships, jobs, families and community. If only change was easy! Change often comes during times of pressure and struggle. Therapy is a tool to help you address these barriers head on and unearth skills and strengths need to help you meet your goals and thrive.

You are not what has happened to you, and you should not have to go through it alone. With a genuine commitment to clients’ well-being, Geneice creates a nurturing space for folks to explore their vulnerabilities and embark on a transformative journey toward healing and self-discovery.

I have a breadth and depth of clinical experience primarily doing psychotherapy in private practice, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings, family counseling and substance abuse treatment. My clients come to work on issues such as bipolar / depression, anxiety and panic, identity, low self-esteem, dating and relationship issues, traumatization, and aging and health issues. All are welcome, whether it be due to recent personal struggles or deep-rooted issues.

For over 25 years, I have been collaborating with individuals, couples, and families engaged in the process of growth and healing. The years I have devoted to training graduate students ensure that you are receiving thoughtful, up to date care. As director of Chicago Counseling Associates, I am fortunate to work with a community of clinicians dedicated to humanistic values and rigorous standards. Our ongoing training and consultation is key to providing you with effective responses to life's challenges. We will help you to create meaningful and lasting change for yourself and your loved ones. I look forward to talking with you.

Therapy is a process of befriending yourself and finding empowerment in your journey. As a trauma-informed therapist, I believe my role is to create a non-judgmental space where clients can feel safe and demonstrate autonomy. Building a meaningful relationship with my clients, rooted in genuine human connection, is at the core of my therapeutic approach. I’m passionate about working with adults and adolescents wanting to explore anxiety, gender identity, body image and self-esteem, racial and ethnic identity, and multicultural experiences.

I am Tony Johnson, a pre-licensed professional with a PhD in Social Work and an MPH in community health interventions. With over 15 years of experience as a social justice leader and mental health advocate, I specialize in serving the LGBTQ and Black and Brown communities. My focus areas include resilience, psychological self-sufficiency, grief, and art therapy, aimed at empowering marginalized groups.

If you're here, you're probably looking for a change. Whether it's in your relationships, patterns, thoughts, feelings, or something else that's important to you. Life is full of challenges, but I firmly believe that people have fundamental inner-strengths that can help them cope. As a therapist, I warmly accept my clients as they are, and work alongside them to explore who they would like to become. I believe in the power of human connection, and strive to use that connection to help empower my clients to access their strengths; to ultimately bring about meaningful change, healing, growth, and understanding.

As a psychotherapist, I recognize the intersectionality of the identities that we hold and its impact on how we move through the world. My work is rooted in affirming the experiences of individuals who identify as queer, transgender/GNC, sex workers, non-monogamous/polyamorous, and disabled. Body neutrality, Health At Every Size (HAES), and sex positivity are core values of my clinical practice. I specialize in working with folks who have experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety, with a focus on religious and sexual trauma; as well as individuals exploring their gender identity and sexuality.

Welcome! Whether you have been in counseling before, or if this is your first time, I am glad you are here. I am a PhD student with desires to help you continue, or begin, your therapeutic journey. I work with an approach to therapy that doesn't have a "one size fits all," but is holistic, evidence-based, and inclusive. If you are ready to begin, go ahead and give me a call or send an email. I will be there to meet you halfway! We can address any issues you bring to the table and set goals together. If you have any questions along the way, I will work to provide appropriate psychoeducation, resources, and interventions.

I want to empower my clients to grow and feel safe in a non-judgmental, empathetic relationship. Because I specialize in traumatic sexual relationships, I intimately understand the complicated mix of feelings that come with traumatizing relationship(s), whether they are romantic, familial, or with another trusted/loved one.

Your brain may be buzzing with worry, feeling overwhelmed with day to day tasks, or the urge to run away from what is making you feel this way. You could even be feeling afraid or scared of the thoughts that are coming up in your mind, making the sadness harder to carry or making you feel more tired. It can be exhausting to hold that pain alone but you deserve a reliable, affirming space so you can let it all out, get steady and find balance.

My clinical emphasis is in working with LGBTQIA+ and gender nonconforming individuals, as well as couples and non-traditional relationship styles. As an advocate for fat liberation, I believe in encouraging clients to love their bodies and take up space unapologetically. I am also sex-positive, kink-friendly, and affirming of polyamorous relationships. Whether it’s understanding one’s gender and sexual identity or seeking a fulfilling career path, I love helping clients identify and prioritize their values in order to align their life with what brings them joy.

You want to connect, but too often your efforts end with you feeling more alone. There are so many miscommunications and hurt feelings. You’re trying to be authentic – but it feels like you’re not heard - not really seen. The last thing you want is to set yourself up to be hurt again. Your plans and interests are little comfort when you feel so isolated and disconnected and trusting others seems to come with so much risk. Know that this is not how it has to be. You can have the relationships and experiences you want – not simply settling for what is available. It's common to feel lost and unsure or where to begin.

I regularly treat individuals that are dealing with the following issues: LGBTQIA+ related concerns- The current climate can feel exhausting for our community, and I am here to help you navigate and process the stress of it all. From family interaction, couples' counseling, or just simply existing as a queer person in a heteronormative world, let's talk about it. Anxiety- Do you find yourself often ruminating on a difficult conversation with a loved one or struggling to "let things go?" Healthcare Professional Burnout- It's important to make sure we as providers are taking care of ourselves as we navigate tough career fields.