Gambling Therapists in Chicago, IL
You might be navigating addiction or recovery, struggling with gambling behaviors, feeling disconnected in your marriage or partnership, or noticing relational patterns that are hard to break.
I specialize in helping people understand the why behind their emotions, behaviors, and relationship patterns. Therapy with me is a space where you can be reflective instead of performative—where you don’t have to impress, minimize, or hold it all together. I bring curiosity, compassion, and humor into the room.
You might be navigating addiction or recovery, struggling with gambling behaviors, feeling disconnected in your marriage or partnership, or noticing relational patterns that are hard to break.
I specialize in helping people understand the why behind their emotions, behaviors, and relationship patterns. Therapy with me is a space where you can be reflective instead of performative—where you don’t have to impress, minimize, or hold it all together. I bring curiosity, compassion, and humor into the room.
Do you find it hard to stay motivated and often catch yourself procrastinating? Do feelings of self doubt and uncertainty cause you to second-guess your choices? You may find yourself shutting down your emotions or struggling to stand up for yourself. Perhaps you set high expectations but feel disappointed when you fall short of your own goals.
Do you find it hard to stay motivated and often catch yourself procrastinating? Do feelings of self doubt and uncertainty cause you to second-guess your choices? You may find yourself shutting down your emotions or struggling to stand up for yourself. Perhaps you set high expectations but feel disappointed when you fall short of your own goals.
I have experience working with veterans, in school settings and collaboration community health agencies. In collaboration, we will create goals to aid in teaching coping mechanisms to utilize if exhibiting a mental health crises.
I have experience working with veterans, in school settings and collaboration community health agencies. In collaboration, we will create goals to aid in teaching coping mechanisms to utilize if exhibiting a mental health crises.
Life can be stressful and overwhelming, especially during transitions or hardship, and feelings of anxiety, depression, or disconnection can arise. Non-judgmental, open-minded conversations in a trusting relationship can help. Connecting with someone who relates to your perspectives can relieve stress and support lasting, meaningful change. Therapy offers a supportive space to help reduce stress, strengthen relationships, address unhelpful habits, and bring structure to daily life, fostering healing and growth.
Life can be stressful and overwhelming, especially during transitions or hardship, and feelings of anxiety, depression, or disconnection can arise. Non-judgmental, open-minded conversations in a trusting relationship can help. Connecting with someone who relates to your perspectives can relieve stress and support lasting, meaningful change. Therapy offers a supportive space to help reduce stress, strengthen relationships, address unhelpful habits, and bring structure to daily life, fostering healing and growth.
Clients come to me and receive compassionate care without negative judgment as a means to make meaning of the events of their lives. That new understanding, gained in a supportive coaching relationship with the therapist, becomes the foundation for positive change. Open and self-aware clients tend to want validation of their thoughts and challenges to what hasn't worked. Skeptical clients tend to desire safety and assurance that someone is on their side. Regardless of the category, clients tend to get what they need from one session to the next.
Clients come to me and receive compassionate care without negative judgment as a means to make meaning of the events of their lives. That new understanding, gained in a supportive coaching relationship with the therapist, becomes the foundation for positive change. Open and self-aware clients tend to want validation of their thoughts and challenges to what hasn't worked. Skeptical clients tend to desire safety and assurance that someone is on their side. Regardless of the category, clients tend to get what they need from one session to the next.
As a Chicago based consultant/psychotherapist, I have worked 20 + years in communities throughout the United States, Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Serving youth, adults, couples and families by way of private practice as well as consulting with nursing homes, social service agencies, residential facilities, schools, hospitals and several for profit business I have experience treating clients who come from different backgrounds and I am at my best serving a diverse community with diverse needs. In addition, I facilitate organizational change using similar techniques that foster cultural transformation and growth.
As a Chicago based consultant/psychotherapist, I have worked 20 + years in communities throughout the United States, Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Serving youth, adults, couples and families by way of private practice as well as consulting with nursing homes, social service agencies, residential facilities, schools, hospitals and several for profit business I have experience treating clients who come from different backgrounds and I am at my best serving a diverse community with diverse needs. In addition, I facilitate organizational change using similar techniques that foster cultural transformation and growth.
People enter into therapy for a variety of reasons such as; having experienced a recent or past trauma, struggling with anxiety, depression or a life altering event. Ultimately, we all want to feel better and live more productive lives. I believe that therapy is a collaborative endeavor which takes place in an open and non-judgmental environment. My role is to help clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves, what motivates their behaviors and how they can bring about the desired changes.
People enter into therapy for a variety of reasons such as; having experienced a recent or past trauma, struggling with anxiety, depression or a life altering event. Ultimately, we all want to feel better and live more productive lives. I believe that therapy is a collaborative endeavor which takes place in an open and non-judgmental environment. My role is to help clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves, what motivates their behaviors and how they can bring about the desired changes.
My counseling approach emphasizes how all individuals have the capabilities to live life authentically and with reduced stress. My goal is to help you utilize your strengths to achieve positive self-change and growth through the many transitions in life. I provide counseling for adults, couples, and older adults experiencing depression, low self esteem, anxiety, parental difficulties, relationship problems, substance abuse, anger, and stress related symptoms. I have training in teaching relaxation techniques and anger management skills including deep breathing and systematic desensitization.
My counseling approach emphasizes how all individuals have the capabilities to live life authentically and with reduced stress. My goal is to help you utilize your strengths to achieve positive self-change and growth through the many transitions in life. I provide counseling for adults, couples, and older adults experiencing depression, low self esteem, anxiety, parental difficulties, relationship problems, substance abuse, anger, and stress related symptoms. I have training in teaching relaxation techniques and anger management skills including deep breathing and systematic desensitization.
There are times in life where we all feel overwhelmed. Whether the day to day grind is wearing you down or overwhelming anxiety is making it difficult for you to leave the house, I am here to be on your side. I am a big believer that effective therapy is a collaborative effort between the client and the therapist and that healing is achieved by working together. I take an integrative approach to therapy, where I tailor the therapy to fit the needs of the client. I am also Gottman level 3 certified for couples work.
There are times in life where we all feel overwhelmed. Whether the day to day grind is wearing you down or overwhelming anxiety is making it difficult for you to leave the house, I am here to be on your side. I am a big believer that effective therapy is a collaborative effort between the client and the therapist and that healing is achieved by working together. I take an integrative approach to therapy, where I tailor the therapy to fit the needs of the client. I am also Gottman level 3 certified for couples work.
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.
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.
I'm a queer sex therapist who specializes in providing affirming care to LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples. I have a background in addiction treatment and extensive training in trauma-informed care. My therapeutic approach is rooted in social constructionism and emphasizes each client’s agency, values, and intersecting identities.
I'm a queer sex therapist who specializes in providing affirming care to LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples. I have a background in addiction treatment and extensive training in trauma-informed care. My therapeutic approach is rooted in social constructionism and emphasizes each client’s agency, values, and intersecting identities.
Often, people come to us looking to explore psychological concerns in a sophisticated way. If they had past therapy, they were at times disappointed that it did not go deeper, as it left the greater meaning (the "roots") of their symptoms unexplored. Psychodynamic therapy, however, offers a comprehensive way of seeing that maintains thoughtful attention to the subtle depths and intricacies of human experience, thus allowing for holistic change. In so doing, it can help to both resolve symptoms and impart meaning to your experiences, even those thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are often felt to be painful or meaningless.
Often, people come to us looking to explore psychological concerns in a sophisticated way. If they had past therapy, they were at times disappointed that it did not go deeper, as it left the greater meaning (the "roots") of their symptoms unexplored. Psychodynamic therapy, however, offers a comprehensive way of seeing that maintains thoughtful attention to the subtle depths and intricacies of human experience, thus allowing for holistic change. In so doing, it can help to both resolve symptoms and impart meaning to your experiences, even those thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are often felt to be painful or meaningless.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor specializing in lawyers, doctors, consultants, upper-level executives and couples. I provide psychotherapy, counseling, and executive coaching for those seeking transformation and empowerment.
I was a staff therapist at one of the most prestigious psychiatric hospitals in the U.S.; a graduate-level instructor in the Counseling Program at DePaul University; and a conference speaker on treating professionals. My work has been profiled in the Chicago Tribune.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor specializing in lawyers, doctors, consultants, upper-level executives and couples. I provide psychotherapy, counseling, and executive coaching for those seeking transformation and empowerment.
I was a staff therapist at one of the most prestigious psychiatric hospitals in the U.S.; a graduate-level instructor in the Counseling Program at DePaul University; and a conference speaker on treating professionals. My work has been profiled in the Chicago Tribune.
My goal is to help my clients deal with the daily struggles of life and being human by offering a warm and safe space. If you are someone who feels stuck, burned out, or disconnected from a sense a purpose, then I invite you to reach out and connect. Together, we can work through your experience in a respectful, validating, yet challenging way to help you
My goal is to help my clients deal with the daily struggles of life and being human by offering a warm and safe space. If you are someone who feels stuck, burned out, or disconnected from a sense a purpose, then I invite you to reach out and connect. Together, we can work through your experience in a respectful, validating, yet challenging way to help you
Today's environment makes many assumptions about the nature of psychological health, oftentimes seeing depression, anxiety, or other psychological concerns as problems to be avoided and eradicated. However, there is much that our symptoms can teach us about ourselves and our world. Many times, they hold the key to our psychological well-being.
Today's environment makes many assumptions about the nature of psychological health, oftentimes seeing depression, anxiety, or other psychological concerns as problems to be avoided and eradicated. However, there is much that our symptoms can teach us about ourselves and our world. Many times, they hold the key to our psychological well-being.
Cognitive Solutions Learning Center in Chicago, Illinois offers a staff composed of highly educated trained specialists from a variety of disciplines. Our focus is on proper diagnosis and research based treatment for individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders, Learning Disabilities (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia), Autism, Anxiety, PTSD, and Depression. In addition to comprehensive psychoeducational and neuropsychological testing, our programs include EEG neurofeedback, educational therapy, psychotherapy, tutoring, and executive functioning skills training.
Cognitive Solutions Learning Center in Chicago, Illinois offers a staff composed of highly educated trained specialists from a variety of disciplines. Our focus is on proper diagnosis and research based treatment for individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders, Learning Disabilities (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia), Autism, Anxiety, PTSD, and Depression. In addition to comprehensive psychoeducational and neuropsychological testing, our programs include EEG neurofeedback, educational therapy, psychotherapy, tutoring, and executive functioning skills training.
Are you struggling with thoughts or behaviors that could be hurtful to others? My focus is working with individuals who are dealing with power and control struggles. Helping to teach those with compulsive, impulsive, and addictive behaviors patterns. Throughout the years I have developed a passion for assisting clients in transitioning harmful behaviors, that impact themselves and others, into healthy choices. I work with adolescents and adult and am committed to helping families cope with the impact on their lives. My intention is to provide skills, support and understanding though the transformation process in a decolonized lens.
Are you struggling with thoughts or behaviors that could be hurtful to others? My focus is working with individuals who are dealing with power and control struggles. Helping to teach those with compulsive, impulsive, and addictive behaviors patterns. Throughout the years I have developed a passion for assisting clients in transitioning harmful behaviors, that impact themselves and others, into healthy choices. I work with adolescents and adult and am committed to helping families cope with the impact on their lives. My intention is to provide skills, support and understanding though the transformation process in a decolonized lens.
If you are someone who finds yourself in the grip of anxiety, grief, depression, or any other symptom or trait that makes it hard to function in this world, I would be honored to work with you. I am passionate about working with clients who feel like they don’t fit in, who feel marginalized, or who feel as though their identities are being overlooked or rejected; but no matter your experience or identity, I seek to offer support, validation, and aid. Some of my main areas of focus include anxiety and mood concerns, discovery around gender and sexuality, as well as support for lived experience of neurodivergence and disability.
If you are someone who finds yourself in the grip of anxiety, grief, depression, or any other symptom or trait that makes it hard to function in this world, I would be honored to work with you. I am passionate about working with clients who feel like they don’t fit in, who feel marginalized, or who feel as though their identities are being overlooked or rejected; but no matter your experience or identity, I seek to offer support, validation, and aid. Some of my main areas of focus include anxiety and mood concerns, discovery around gender and sexuality, as well as support for lived experience of neurodivergence and disability.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that no longer feel helpful—whether that’s around substance use or gambling, anxiety, low mood, past experiences, identity, relationships, shame, intrusive thoughts, or people-pleasing.
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the relationship we build. I aim to create a space where you feel heard, supported, and able to advocate for your needs. Therapy is tailored to you, drawing from approaches like attachment work, IFS, DBT, CBT, ACT, and person-centered therapy.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that no longer feel helpful—whether that’s around substance use or gambling, anxiety, low mood, past experiences, identity, relationships, shame, intrusive thoughts, or people-pleasing.
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the relationship we build. I aim to create a space where you feel heard, supported, and able to advocate for your needs. Therapy is tailored to you, drawing from approaches like attachment work, IFS, DBT, CBT, ACT, and person-centered therapy.
Alison Chruscinski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CTTP
Chicago, IL 60613
Waitlist for new clients
A break-up, loss, anxiety, or adjusting to a life transition are common issues addressed in therapy. Most people go through difficult times; therapy helps you to gain better insight into your struggles and make lasting changes. Therapy can truly change how you see yourself, how you feel, and how you experience life. I work to create a judgment free, safe environment using a strength-based, holistic approach to meet your individual needs. I have extensive training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, though this is just one of the tools in my toolbox. I believe therapy is a collaborative process that is tailored towards you. My style is
A break-up, loss, anxiety, or adjusting to a life transition are common issues addressed in therapy. Most people go through difficult times; therapy helps you to gain better insight into your struggles and make lasting changes. Therapy can truly change how you see yourself, how you feel, and how you experience life. I work to create a judgment free, safe environment using a strength-based, holistic approach to meet your individual needs. I have extensive training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, though this is just one of the tools in my toolbox. I believe therapy is a collaborative process that is tailored towards you. My style is
