Zelis Healthcare Therapists in Chicago, IL
My ideal client may feel weighed down by trauma, anxiety, or overwhelming life changes and is ready to seek support in building resilience. They want to feel understood, gain effective tools, and find balance in their personal or professional life. They’re motivated to break free from cycles of stress, learn healthier ways to cope, and move forward with confidence and clarity. They are also ready to be challenged and are willing to be uncomfortable while they grow.
My ideal client may feel weighed down by trauma, anxiety, or overwhelming life changes and is ready to seek support in building resilience. They want to feel understood, gain effective tools, and find balance in their personal or professional life. They’re motivated to break free from cycles of stress, learn healthier ways to cope, and move forward with confidence and clarity. They are also ready to be challenged and are willing to be uncomfortable while they grow.
After several years of hospital work, Hanan transitioned to LifeStance, where she found a deeper sense of fulfillment, as it has allowed her to build lasting relationships with her patients, moving beyond crisis intervention to focus on long-term care. In her practice, Hanan has developed a profound understanding of how individuals navigate life's complexities and challenges in the current climate. Her approach is centered on empathy, patience, and a commitment to helping people improve their mental health and overall well-being.
After several years of hospital work, Hanan transitioned to LifeStance, where she found a deeper sense of fulfillment, as it has allowed her to build lasting relationships with her patients, moving beyond crisis intervention to focus on long-term care. In her practice, Hanan has developed a profound understanding of how individuals navigate life's complexities and challenges in the current climate. Her approach is centered on empathy, patience, and a commitment to helping people improve their mental health and overall well-being.
Brighid Morse, LSW, ASW, is a dedicated therapist at LifeStance Health who serves adults and seniors.. With a unique and holistic approach to mental health care, Brighid brings an understanding of how systemic forces shape individual well-being. Their practice emphasizes collaboration, creating a space where clients feel safe, seen, and supported. Brighid believes in the power of community and approaches therapy as a joint effort, helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Brighid Morse, LSW, ASW, is a dedicated therapist at LifeStance Health who serves adults and seniors.. With a unique and holistic approach to mental health care, Brighid brings an understanding of how systemic forces shape individual well-being. Their practice emphasizes collaboration, creating a space where clients feel safe, seen, and supported. Brighid believes in the power of community and approaches therapy as a joint effort, helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Kayla Harlan, LSW, offers a strengths-based approach to therapy, empowering her clients by working collaboratively to address their unique needs and goals. Serving individuals across Illinois, she creates a safe, open space where clients can explore their challenges and work toward meaningful change. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or facing major life transitions, Kayla’s compassionate and curious approach helps guide clients through the healing process.
Kayla Harlan, LSW, offers a strengths-based approach to therapy, empowering her clients by working collaboratively to address their unique needs and goals. Serving individuals across Illinois, she creates a safe, open space where clients can explore their challenges and work toward meaningful change. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or facing major life transitions, Kayla’s compassionate and curious approach helps guide clients through the healing process.
Cara McGhee, LPC takes a holistic eclectic approach to therapy. With the holistic aspect, Cara addresses symptoms as one way an individual’s cognizance can convey consideration to an individual’s advance perception. In the eclectic aspect, Cara uses various theoretical approaches to meet client’s needs. Cara also addresses the therapeutic relationship with the belief that a stable relationship incorporates trust, authenticity, autonomy and optimistic outcomes. Cara has experience with survivors and offenders of domestic violence, substance use, parenting, and ran a court ordered anger management program.
Cara McGhee, LPC takes a holistic eclectic approach to therapy. With the holistic aspect, Cara addresses symptoms as one way an individual’s cognizance can convey consideration to an individual’s advance perception. In the eclectic aspect, Cara uses various theoretical approaches to meet client’s needs. Cara also addresses the therapeutic relationship with the belief that a stable relationship incorporates trust, authenticity, autonomy and optimistic outcomes. Cara has experience with survivors and offenders of domestic violence, substance use, parenting, and ran a court ordered anger management program.
I look forward to working alongside you as we create a collaborative and engaging therapeutic space. Within the safety and trust of the therapeutic relationship, we will work together to increase your awareness, insight, and coping. My role is to tailor effective treatment strategies to your specific challenges, goals, and resources allowing you approach challenging life situations from a confident and connected space. My clinical approach also emphasizes identifying sources of joy and belonging to further strengthen your skills around managing stressors and triggers effectively.
I look forward to working alongside you as we create a collaborative and engaging therapeutic space. Within the safety and trust of the therapeutic relationship, we will work together to increase your awareness, insight, and coping. My role is to tailor effective treatment strategies to your specific challenges, goals, and resources allowing you approach challenging life situations from a confident and connected space. My clinical approach also emphasizes identifying sources of joy and belonging to further strengthen your skills around managing stressors and triggers effectively.
Don't settle for a generic drug and alcohol therapist. You deserve help that actually helps you feel happy again. (And, that's in-network with your insurance).
Don't settle for a generic drug and alcohol therapist. You deserve help that actually helps you feel happy again. (And, that's in-network with your insurance).
Welcome! I hope you can take a moment to thank yourself for being here - seeking support is such a wonderful form of self-compassion.
Welcome! I hope you can take a moment to thank yourself for being here - seeking support is such a wonderful form of self-compassion.
Life can be a lot to handle sometimes, so many of us move through the world feeling stuck, drained, or disconnected from who we truly are. If you're longing to live with more authenticity and ease, therapy can offer a path forward. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you can feel understood and start making meaningful changes. When I work with teens, I also partner with parents and teachers to help support growth both at home and at school.
Life can be a lot to handle sometimes, so many of us move through the world feeling stuck, drained, or disconnected from who we truly are. If you're longing to live with more authenticity and ease, therapy can offer a path forward. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you can feel understood and start making meaningful changes. When I work with teens, I also partner with parents and teachers to help support growth both at home and at school.
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 specialize in supporting multicultural individuals with marginalized identities, focusing on issues related to acculturation, life transitions, and trauma. My clinical expertise encompasses complex trauma healing, crisis management, and identity-based work across various life stages. As an immigrant and former refugee, my life experiences have further taught me to navigate through the events of migration, violence, and the traumas of displacement, and loss, which have sharpened my capacity to delicately highlight the consequences of trauma, and grief on the clients I’ve worked with.
I specialize in supporting multicultural individuals with marginalized identities, focusing on issues related to acculturation, life transitions, and trauma. My clinical expertise encompasses complex trauma healing, crisis management, and identity-based work across various life stages. As an immigrant and former refugee, my life experiences have further taught me to navigate through the events of migration, violence, and the traumas of displacement, and loss, which have sharpened my capacity to delicately highlight the consequences of trauma, and grief on the clients I’ve worked with.
Stephanie Alvarez, LCSW, knows going to therapy is a vulnerable experience, so she creates a safe and inviting environment to allow her clients to express themselves in an honest way. In sessions, she takes a holistic approach to tailor therapeutic tools that best support each client’s needs. She also considers a client’s social and cultural background to enhance her understanding of each client. Each person has a different path to healing, and she enjoys discovering that path together. Stephanie uses a combination of modalities such as CBT, mindfulness, trauma-informed interventions, and psychodynamic influences.
Stephanie Alvarez, LCSW, knows going to therapy is a vulnerable experience, so she creates a safe and inviting environment to allow her clients to express themselves in an honest way. In sessions, she takes a holistic approach to tailor therapeutic tools that best support each client’s needs. She also considers a client’s social and cultural background to enhance her understanding of each client. Each person has a different path to healing, and she enjoys discovering that path together. Stephanie uses a combination of modalities such as CBT, mindfulness, trauma-informed interventions, and psychodynamic influences.
Lara received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Lara specializes in working with adolescents, teens, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, OCD, eating disorders, trauma, and addiction. Lara has experience working with a wide demographic in various settings, including residential, outpatient, and individual treatment programs. Lara uses a client-centered approach to healing, meeting clients where they are at and working in collaboration to create an individualized treatment plan.
Lara received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Lara specializes in working with adolescents, teens, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, OCD, eating disorders, trauma, and addiction. Lara has experience working with a wide demographic in various settings, including residential, outpatient, and individual treatment programs. Lara uses a client-centered approach to healing, meeting clients where they are at and working in collaboration to create an individualized treatment plan.
Barbara Duran is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 5 years of experience as a master’s level clinician working with older adults and their families. Barbara has experience with motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and psychotherapy. Barbara’s experience includes facilitation of leading support groups for caregivers, grief support, risk assessment, and care planning. Barbara values person-centered and strength-based care. In her free time, Barbara enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends. She loves being in touch with nature and walking as often as she can.
Barbara Duran is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 5 years of experience as a master’s level clinician working with older adults and their families. Barbara has experience with motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and psychotherapy. Barbara’s experience includes facilitation of leading support groups for caregivers, grief support, risk assessment, and care planning. Barbara values person-centered and strength-based care. In her free time, Barbara enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends. She loves being in touch with nature and walking as often as she can.
As a compassionate therapist, Benedicta has honed her skills through previous experiences working with children and youth in school settings. Her expertise extends to working with children, teens, and adults, fostering a safe space for self-exploration and growth. Benedicta is particularly passionate about supporting the maternal and mid to early twenties population, guiding individuals in the journey of self-discovery and rediscovery of self.
As a compassionate therapist, Benedicta has honed her skills through previous experiences working with children and youth in school settings. Her expertise extends to working with children, teens, and adults, fostering a safe space for self-exploration and growth. Benedicta is particularly passionate about supporting the maternal and mid to early twenties population, guiding individuals in the journey of self-discovery and rediscovery of self.
Delorth Stallworth, LSW is a licensed Social Worker with a master's degree in social work from Chicago State University. With a focus on direct practice, Delorth has extensive experience working with children and families in various settings. Delorth began her career supporting children and families within the foster care system. She then transitioned to working counseling center, specializing in evaluating and assessing risk factors. This work involved empowering individuals through personal growth and providing individual counseling.
Delorth Stallworth, LSW is a licensed Social Worker with a master's degree in social work from Chicago State University. With a focus on direct practice, Delorth has extensive experience working with children and families in various settings. Delorth began her career supporting children and families within the foster care system. She then transitioned to working counseling center, specializing in evaluating and assessing risk factors. This work involved empowering individuals through personal growth and providing individual counseling.
Are you challenging yourself to increase self-awareness, heal from past hurts, grow in current relationships, and prioritize your emotional and mental health needs? I regularly work with individuals who are working towards building self-confidence and are experiencing anxiety, depression, religious trauma, interpersonal issues, attachment concerns, PTSD, and women-specific concerns.
Are you challenging yourself to increase self-awareness, heal from past hurts, grow in current relationships, and prioritize your emotional and mental health needs? I regularly work with individuals who are working towards building self-confidence and are experiencing anxiety, depression, religious trauma, interpersonal issues, attachment concerns, PTSD, and women-specific concerns.
Nicholas Krysztopik is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since 2018. He graduated from the Institute for Clinical Social Work with a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling and Psychotherapy. Nick believes in a Psychodynamic approach to therapy where he utilizes the relationships that are apart of the client's life, along with the relationship that develops between the client and the therapist to help the client gain an increase in self-awareness.
Nicholas Krysztopik is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since 2018. He graduated from the Institute for Clinical Social Work with a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling and Psychotherapy. Nick believes in a Psychodynamic approach to therapy where he utilizes the relationships that are apart of the client's life, along with the relationship that develops between the client and the therapist to help the client gain an increase in self-awareness.
Sarah Donohue is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes in partnering with clients to explore what is causing their discomfort. She works from a client-centered perspective so that the client knows they are the expert in their story. Sarah incorporates mindfulness practices into sessions to help calm the often-overactive nervous system. Prior to coming to LifeStance, Sarah worked in Child Welfare for 4 years. She provided a multitude of services for children and families in the foster care system who experienced trauma, abuse, and neglect.
Sarah Donohue is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes in partnering with clients to explore what is causing their discomfort. She works from a client-centered perspective so that the client knows they are the expert in their story. Sarah incorporates mindfulness practices into sessions to help calm the often-overactive nervous system. Prior to coming to LifeStance, Sarah worked in Child Welfare for 4 years. She provided a multitude of services for children and families in the foster care system who experienced trauma, abuse, and neglect.
My training includes practical experience in various therapeutic modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy. I’ve completed extensive coursework in couples and family therapy, sex therapy, trauma, and addictions. At the core of my practice is a belief in the inherent resilience and capacity for change within every individual. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing on a range of evidence-based practices to create a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your goals and values.
My training includes practical experience in various therapeutic modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy. I’ve completed extensive coursework in couples and family therapy, sex therapy, trauma, and addictions. At the core of my practice is a belief in the inherent resilience and capacity for change within every individual. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing on a range of evidence-based practices to create a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your goals and values.
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