Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Chicago, IL

I appreciate how much courage and strength it takes to start therapy. My goal is to work collaboratively with you to strengthen your ability to cope with difficult emotions and to move toward a more joyful and meaningful life. I am conscious of treating clients with the utmost respect and empathy, and I am committed to taking a non-judgmental stance as we work together to accomplish the goals that are most meaningful to you. I believe therapy should focus not only on improving symptoms, but also on improving self-worth, self-understanding, sense of meaning, and the quality your close relationships.

I use a collaborative treatment approach and different behavioral therapies to help clients develop skills to live more effective and meaningful lives. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is at the core of supporting clients to reach their goals. I focus on each client and their level of need and recognize what works with one individual may not work for another. I use evidence based treatment to best support each client to help navigate their journey. I am passionate about mental health issues and strongly believe that given the right tools and resources, anyone can improve their mental health.

I utilize a supportive and warm approach that is integrative of mindfulness and dialectical -behavioral principles. I work from the perspective that the client-therapist relationship is paramount to progress, and believe that it is the stepping stone to growth and change. Clients set their own pace and can process each step of their journey. I believe in gentle challenging to move through patterns that are not serving anymore and provide practical skill-use in and out of the office.

Hi! I’m Hillary. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of clinical experience working with Individuals, Families, Minors, Preteens, and Couples with Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Self Esteem, and Family Conflict. In therapy, I typically use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical ( DBT ), Holistic, Compassion Focused, and Strength-Based approaches. I believe in creating an open and positive environment where my clients can feel comfortable growing.

Worked with people who are dealing with behaviors associated with Body Dysmorphia (BDD), Dating/Relationship (Individuals), Decision-making, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Grief / Loss, Life Transitions, School Issues / College Issues, Self Esteem, Work / Stress

Christina is a passionate advocate for children, teens, and adolescents in need. By using techniques like Play Therapy, CBT, and DBT , Christina helps clients develop a diverse tool kit to achieve their goals. Christina creates unique treatment plans for each client, providing therapy specific to their personal concerns such as anxiety, depression, school struggles, behavioral concerns, or family conflicts. Clients working with Christina find her to be warm, easy to connect with and flexible. Christina also takes a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to psychotherapy, allowing clients to feel safe to explore and grow.

Life can feel unmanageable, overwhelming, or like you are going through the motions. Sometimes it feels easier to continue in the same maladaptive behavioral patterns instead of shifting to healthier ones, which is why change can be so hard! It would be my honor and privilege to work with you, as taking this step towards creating the change you want for your life can be difficult. Together, we would identify goals, navigate self-exploration, and learn new skills along the way as we work together, collaboratively, to create a more meaningful and fulfilling life for you.

Greetings! Whether continuing therapy or trying it for the first time, I work to create a judgement-free, open, and safe environment for you to be authentic and to explore the struggles that bring you in. I believe no issue is insignificant and through the use of empathy, collaboration, and empowerment, we will journey through growth and healing together. I provide support by actively listening to your experiences and offering a space for ambiguity, direct feedback, reflection, and skill development that will allow you to work toward living the kind of life you want and becoming the version of yourself you want to be.

Welcome! I am a bilingual art therapist who is passionate about serving the well-being of our communities. As a first-generation immigrant, I understand the stressors that minorities face as we navigate the challenges of living and working in a society that is embedded in systemic oppression. I work from an intersectional and culturally-informed framework, exploring how experiences and narratives are impacted by dynamics of power, privilege, and other social factors. As a trained art therapist, I also use movement, art, the senses and other therapeutic modalities to explore your personal goals and to help lessen any symptoms.

If you're feeling consumed by anxiety, disordered eating, body image issues or OCD behaviors, I am an empathic, personable and non-judgmental therapist who would feel honored to walk along side you in therapy towards your goals. Therapy can provide a safe and non-judgemental space to explore your thought and behavioral patterns in greater depth, and provide you with coping tools to help you be less impacted by your distress, and more present in your life.

Many of us recognize that “something” in our lives needs to change for us to become happier and to improve the quality of our lives. Often times we feel either stuck or become ambivalent about taking steps because of the fear of what change will lead to. My style is active collaboration that aligns the behaviors with the values of the individual I am working with in a nonjudgmental and respectful environment. I believe it is very important to have the individual set the goals they would like to accomplish in therapy. My role in the therapeutic process is to help you recognize and maximize those internal and interpersonal skills th

I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin the journey to healing and personal growth. Life is full of stressors and challenges that can leave you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or hopeless. I can provide a safe space in order to explore and manage destructive behaviors and feelings.

I work from a primarily relational based framework that takes into account various influential factors, some of which include the impact of early development, attachment relationships, components of identity, methods of striving for significance and belonging in the world, and strategies for establishing resilience and coping with distress. I take on a curious and collaborative approach with my clients in examining these influences. Doing so brings about awareness of one’s sensitivities and stressors, core values, and the patterns of behavior that cause one to feel “stuck” or overwhelmed.

Life has a way of throwing changes, difficult emotions, and various stressors that can feel hard to manage. You may sometimes feel like you are lost or broken and unsure how to move forward. My passion and goal is to support and assist clients in managing the stress and changes they face. I believe that building a supportive, safe, and non-judgmental space leads to a safe space for clients to learn about themselves, find interpersonal growth, and heal. If this is where you are, then let's get started your journey.

Have you been feeling anxious? Are you having difficulty focusing or concentrating? Do you have racing thoughts and problems sleeping? Are you having trouble with managing your emotions? Do you feel fatigued, sad or depressed?