Forensic Psychology Therapists in Chicago, IL
I take a warm, direct, and authentic approach to therapy. Building insight in clients is one of the most important parts of therapy. I am passionate about trauma work, as well as OCD work. I have significant experience with both and consider those my "specialties." Do you ever find yourself asking those relentless "what if" OCD questions? I can help with that. What about mental rumination? I can empathize. That being said, due to my work experience in community counseling, I have encountered a multitude of presentations and concerns. I also enjoy working with adolescents, relational concerns, and mood disorders.
I take a warm, direct, and authentic approach to therapy. Building insight in clients is one of the most important parts of therapy. I am passionate about trauma work, as well as OCD work. I have significant experience with both and consider those my "specialties." Do you ever find yourself asking those relentless "what if" OCD questions? I can help with that. What about mental rumination? I can empathize. That being said, due to my work experience in community counseling, I have encountered a multitude of presentations and concerns. I also enjoy working with adolescents, relational concerns, and mood disorders.
Sara Marsha
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor., MA, NCC, LCPC
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60642
Waitlist for new clients
I have been grounded in supporting Black, Indigenous, and people of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, and other intersectional identities in navigating points of rupture, disconnected desires, and feeling stuck. I strive to create a safe, nurturing, and welcoming therapy space that brings clients closer to their healed self. As an individual and relationship therapist, creating an inclusive environment for gender-affirming, ENM, poly, sex-positive, and BDSM & kink-affirming care is part of my practice.
I have been grounded in supporting Black, Indigenous, and people of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, and other intersectional identities in navigating points of rupture, disconnected desires, and feeling stuck. I strive to create a safe, nurturing, and welcoming therapy space that brings clients closer to their healed self. As an individual and relationship therapist, creating an inclusive environment for gender-affirming, ENM, poly, sex-positive, and BDSM & kink-affirming care is part of my practice.
Mental health is health - so let's get you into your best self! I love working with clients across the lifespan, and have extensive experience with children and adolescents within a therapeutic day school setting as well as adult male veterans (ages 24-75) in a transitional living facility. If you are managing depression, anxiety, ADHD, co-occurring substance use disorders, trauma, emotional dysregulation, life stressors, behavioral challenges, life transitions, or mood changes, I am here to work along side you to get you into a mental space you didn't think existed.
Mental health is health - so let's get you into your best self! I love working with clients across the lifespan, and have extensive experience with children and adolescents within a therapeutic day school setting as well as adult male veterans (ages 24-75) in a transitional living facility. If you are managing depression, anxiety, ADHD, co-occurring substance use disorders, trauma, emotional dysregulation, life stressors, behavioral challenges, life transitions, or mood changes, I am here to work along side you to get you into a mental space you didn't think existed.
Thoughtful, self-aware, and often hard on yourself, you may feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, emotional overwhelm, depression, or relationship struggles that seem hard to shift. Beneath it all is a longing for deeper self-trust, emotional freedom, and stronger, healthier relationships. Therapy offers more than symptom relief-it provides a path to true healing through an intentional, in-depth, insight-oriented relationship where you feel seen, understood, and supported.
Thoughtful, self-aware, and often hard on yourself, you may feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, emotional overwhelm, depression, or relationship struggles that seem hard to shift. Beneath it all is a longing for deeper self-trust, emotional freedom, and stronger, healthier relationships. Therapy offers more than symptom relief-it provides a path to true healing through an intentional, in-depth, insight-oriented relationship where you feel seen, understood, and supported.
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.
It can be hard to feel your best when everything around you seems chaotic, uncontrollable, or scary. That’s where therapy can help. If you are someone who struggles with anger management, aggression, anxiety, psychosis, identity, or attachment, we may be a good fit. I am a pre-licensed mental health clinician with experience in a variety of training settings.
It can be hard to feel your best when everything around you seems chaotic, uncontrollable, or scary. That’s where therapy can help. If you are someone who struggles with anger management, aggression, anxiety, psychosis, identity, or attachment, we may be a good fit. I am a pre-licensed mental health clinician with experience in a variety of training settings.
You’re not here by accident—you’re here because something inside you knows it’s time for change. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or panic, stuck in cycles of intrusive thoughts, navigating life transitions, healing from trauma, or simply trying to hold it all together, you’ve already taken a powerful step just by being here.
At ClearView Counseling and Wellness, LLC, I help clients move from fear to freedom. I specialize in treating OCD and anxiety using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), but my work supports individuals through a wide range of challenges. Our mission is "A Clearer View To A Newer You."
You’re not here by accident—you’re here because something inside you knows it’s time for change. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or panic, stuck in cycles of intrusive thoughts, navigating life transitions, healing from trauma, or simply trying to hold it all together, you’ve already taken a powerful step just by being here.
At ClearView Counseling and Wellness, LLC, I help clients move from fear to freedom. I specialize in treating OCD and anxiety using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), but my work supports individuals through a wide range of challenges. Our mission is "A Clearer View To A Newer You."
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s changes or struggling with stress and self-doubt? My goal is to empower you to reach your fullest potential and handle life’s challenges with confidence. Together, we’ll build a warm, supportive, and even humorous therapeutic relationship where you feel truly understood. I specialize in guiding you through anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, and I’m here to help with work-life balance, self-esteem, family dynamics, and grief. Your unique story matters, and I’m here to help you navigate it with compassion and care.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s changes or struggling with stress and self-doubt? My goal is to empower you to reach your fullest potential and handle life’s challenges with confidence. Together, we’ll build a warm, supportive, and even humorous therapeutic relationship where you feel truly understood. I specialize in guiding you through anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, and I’m here to help with work-life balance, self-esteem, family dynamics, and grief. Your unique story matters, and I’m here to help you navigate it with compassion and care.
My areas of interest include working with adolescents, young adults, and families/couples. In addition, as a South Asian immigrant, I am passionate about working with the BIPOC and immigrant communities to help normalize therapy. I know that these populations often experience struggles specifically relating to their identity and culture and thus I am always working through a culturally competent lens and learning how intersectionality affects one’s mental health. Overall, I help guide those I work with through life challenges, the difficulties of interpersonal relationships, the complex reactions of trauma, and anxiety/stress.
My areas of interest include working with adolescents, young adults, and families/couples. In addition, as a South Asian immigrant, I am passionate about working with the BIPOC and immigrant communities to help normalize therapy. I know that these populations often experience struggles specifically relating to their identity and culture and thus I am always working through a culturally competent lens and learning how intersectionality affects one’s mental health. Overall, I help guide those I work with through life challenges, the difficulties of interpersonal relationships, the complex reactions of trauma, and anxiety/stress.
My specialty is in the areas of forensic psychology and family therapy.
I am interested in helping individuals, families, and couples who are confronted with difficult challenges in their personal and professional lives. This includes marital obstacles of infidelity, marital stagnation, and partner abuse. It is also my desire to serve those struggling with issues of substance abuse and process addictions; such as pornography, compulsive sexual behaviors, and histories of sexual abuse. In addition, I look forward to helping teens and adolescents who find themselves struggling in areas of social relations, academic progress, and/or who are frequently in trouble at school or with the law due to challenging personal behaviors.
My specialty is in the areas of forensic psychology and family therapy.
I am interested in helping individuals, families, and couples who are confronted with difficult challenges in their personal and professional lives. This includes marital obstacles of infidelity, marital stagnation, and partner abuse. It is also my desire to serve those struggling with issues of substance abuse and process addictions; such as pornography, compulsive sexual behaviors, and histories of sexual abuse. In addition, I look forward to helping teens and adolescents who find themselves struggling in areas of social relations, academic progress, and/or who are frequently in trouble at school or with the law due to challenging personal behaviors.
You've Googled your symptoms, made the mental note to 'do something about it,' and kept pushing through — but the anxiety, the scattered thoughts, and the feeling that you're always one step behind aren't going away on their own. If that sounds familiar, you're in the right place. I'm Alyse, a certified Anxiety and ADHD specialist with 15 years of experience helping adults who are tired of feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like they're constantly playing catch-up with their own lives.
You've Googled your symptoms, made the mental note to 'do something about it,' and kept pushing through — but the anxiety, the scattered thoughts, and the feeling that you're always one step behind aren't going away on their own. If that sounds familiar, you're in the right place. I'm Alyse, a certified Anxiety and ADHD specialist with 15 years of experience helping adults who are tired of feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like they're constantly playing catch-up with their own lives.
Welcome! I am a licensed clinical sexologist who focuses on non-monogamy, non-traditional intimate relationships, and the various intimacy roadblocks that can often occur in relationships. My clinical expertise includes issues related to sexual identity, sexual desire/discrepancy, and sexual dysfunction. I work with individuals and couples, striving to create a safe, non-judgmental space in which you can be your most vulnerable self. My expertise combined with your hard work, humility, and commitment to self-reflection will yield positive results and help you live a more fruitful existence.
Welcome! I am a licensed clinical sexologist who focuses on non-monogamy, non-traditional intimate relationships, and the various intimacy roadblocks that can often occur in relationships. My clinical expertise includes issues related to sexual identity, sexual desire/discrepancy, and sexual dysfunction. I work with individuals and couples, striving to create a safe, non-judgmental space in which you can be your most vulnerable self. My expertise combined with your hard work, humility, and commitment to self-reflection will yield positive results and help you live a more fruitful existence.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I support adults navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, and ADHD. You might find yourself overthinking, second-guessing decisions, or stuck in patterns that feel hard to break. Sometimes, there’s just a sense that something isn’t quite right, even when life looks fine on the outside. You may want deeper, more fulfilling relationships, but notice yourself holding back, shutting down, or creating distance. ADHD can add another layer of complexity, affecting not only daily life but also how you understand and relate to yourself.
I support adults navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, and ADHD. You might find yourself overthinking, second-guessing decisions, or stuck in patterns that feel hard to break. Sometimes, there’s just a sense that something isn’t quite right, even when life looks fine on the outside. You may want deeper, more fulfilling relationships, but notice yourself holding back, shutting down, or creating distance. ADHD can add another layer of complexity, affecting not only daily life but also how you understand and relate to yourself.
Prescribing Psychotropic Medication, Neuropsychological testing, and counseling.
Prescribing Psychotropic Medication, Neuropsychological testing, and counseling.
Hello and welcome! First of all, you’re not too much! You’re not too broken. And you’re definitely not alone.
I work with people navigating anxiety, identity, trauma, and the messy middle of life. Whether you're unpacking the weight of societal expectations, healing from past wounds, or simply figuring out what comes next, this space is yours—no masks, no judgment.
Hello and welcome! First of all, you’re not too much! You’re not too broken. And you’re definitely not alone.
I work with people navigating anxiety, identity, trauma, and the messy middle of life. Whether you're unpacking the weight of societal expectations, healing from past wounds, or simply figuring out what comes next, this space is yours—no masks, no judgment.
Dr. Santos - Therapist, Supervisor & Consultant
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I have been working with people living with addictions for over a decade. Clients who benefit the most from my approach are those who often feel outcasted by their environment, misunderstood in their relationships, or limited in their career. Throughout sessions, you will be better equipped to resolve conflicts within yourself and with others, and feel more confident, and free. I've been working mainly with Latinos(as) and African Americans, but anyone who is willing to explore themselves will benefit greatly from my work.
I have been working with people living with addictions for over a decade. Clients who benefit the most from my approach are those who often feel outcasted by their environment, misunderstood in their relationships, or limited in their career. Throughout sessions, you will be better equipped to resolve conflicts within yourself and with others, and feel more confident, and free. I've been working mainly with Latinos(as) and African Americans, but anyone who is willing to explore themselves will benefit greatly from my work.
Over the years and after receiving thousands of initial calls and emails from clients, it is clear that many are unsure of what they need or where to go. We find great pleasure in helping clients navigate this process. As a group practice we are able to provide services for a variety of needs: anxiety, addictions, pain management, depression, relationship issues, psychological testing, individual, life transitions and even helping clients who just want to live their best life! We stand out in our efforts to make this process as smooth as possible. Many providers boast about their training in a particular treatment approach (and this is important) but research suggests that the interventions are only part of the story. The fit between client and clinician, the wellbeing of the clinician, the ease of access and the experience of the treatment process matter as much, and sometimes more, than the particular treatment model used. Pillars of Wellness was founded with the hope of ensuring an ideal client-clinician fit and providing both clients and clinicians with a positive experience. We let our clinicians excel at their craft by giving them the space to create their ideal practice.
Over the years and after receiving thousands of initial calls and emails from clients, it is clear that many are unsure of what they need or where to go. We find great pleasure in helping clients navigate this process. As a group practice we are able to provide services for a variety of needs: anxiety, addictions, pain management, depression, relationship issues, psychological testing, individual, life transitions and even helping clients who just want to live their best life! We stand out in our efforts to make this process as smooth as possible. Many providers boast about their training in a particular treatment approach (and this is important) but research suggests that the interventions are only part of the story. The fit between client and clinician, the wellbeing of the clinician, the ease of access and the experience of the treatment process matter as much, and sometimes more, than the particular treatment model used. Pillars of Wellness was founded with the hope of ensuring an ideal client-clinician fit and providing both clients and clinicians with a positive experience. We let our clinicians excel at their craft by giving them the space to create their ideal practice.
Dr. Sobel received her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Illinois Institute of Technology, and completed a fellowship at the University of Chicago. Prior to launching PACT, she was a faculty member at the Family Institute at Northwestern University and Rush University Medical Center. She has specialization in conducting diagnostic, psychoeducational, and personality testing batteries to primarily children/adolescents with a variety of psychiatric and medical diagnoses. She also assists children and their families with school programming issues. Another area of clinical expertise is providing individual, family, and group psychotherapy. She has specialization in using researched-based cognitive-behavioral techniques
Dr. Sobel received her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Illinois Institute of Technology, and completed a fellowship at the University of Chicago. Prior to launching PACT, she was a faculty member at the Family Institute at Northwestern University and Rush University Medical Center. She has specialization in conducting diagnostic, psychoeducational, and personality testing batteries to primarily children/adolescents with a variety of psychiatric and medical diagnoses. She also assists children and their families with school programming issues. Another area of clinical expertise is providing individual, family, and group psychotherapy. She has specialization in using researched-based cognitive-behavioral techniques
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in assisting children, adults, and families in overcoming personal and environmental challenges. My approach to counseling is interactive and respectful, aimed at helping you discover the best solutions in a safe and trusting environment. With expertise in individual and marital therapy, divorce, and child custody hearings, I frequently serve as an expert witness in divorce proceedings concerning the well-being of the child. Our commitment to providing exceptional, empathetic, and compassionate care is at the core of our practice's success and client well-being.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in assisting children, adults, and families in overcoming personal and environmental challenges. My approach to counseling is interactive and respectful, aimed at helping you discover the best solutions in a safe and trusting environment. With expertise in individual and marital therapy, divorce, and child custody hearings, I frequently serve as an expert witness in divorce proceedings concerning the well-being of the child. Our commitment to providing exceptional, empathetic, and compassionate care is at the core of our practice's success and client well-being.
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Forensic Psychology Therapists
How does forensic psychology work?
Forensic psychology works by providing those in the legal system with expert information about psychology and behavior that they wouldn’t otherwise have. Forensic psychologists do this through a range of services—conducting psychological assessments for court cases, assisting police officers with investigations, providing expert opinion, helping with mediation, and providing mental health care to victims or perpetrators of crimes.
Can a forensic psychologist help with child custody cases?
Yes. In the event that it’s needed, an attorney or judge may appoint a forensic psychologist to provide an assessment and recommendation. This process involves multiple interviews with the child, the parent (or parents), and sometimes others. The psychologist assesses the parent’s mental health, strengths and weaknesses, and parenting practices to understand what’s in the child’s best interest. They then complete a report with recommendations based on their assessment.
Do forensic psychologists help solve crimes?
In some cases they do. For example, criminal profiling involves collaborating with law enforcement officers to construct a profile of a perpetrator based on psychology, personality, and behavior as suggested by the crime in order to focus the investigation. They may also offer expert input on subjects related to a case such as deception, false confessions, and the reliability of testimony based on eyewitness accounts.
How long do people typically work with a forensic psychologist?
The length of time an individual works with a forensic psychologist depends on the relevant service. For example, if a forensic psychologist is conducting a psychological assessment for a court case, this may take one to two sessions to complete (although they can be more extensive). If the forensic psychologist is providing therapy to someone accused or convicted of a crime, treatment may last for several months or more.