In Person Therapists in Chicago, IL
I am passionate about using creative expression as a tool for guiding individuals through identity exploration, aiding them in self-discovery and building self-esteem. I work primarily with people from adolescence through adulthood who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma, or who are going through challenging life transitions. I have a particular interest in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals who are neurodivergent, including those with ADHD and/or ASD.
I am passionate about using creative expression as a tool for guiding individuals through identity exploration, aiding them in self-discovery and building self-esteem. I work primarily with people from adolescence through adulthood who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma, or who are going through challenging life transitions. I have a particular interest in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals who are neurodivergent, including those with ADHD and/or ASD.
I enjoy working with people who have come to "stuck places" in their lives. We all have times when we are not able to overcome life circumstances on our own. I work with my clients to unlock those inner resources to help them break through overwhelming circumstances and challenges. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by emotional issues or are just looking to move your life to a different place, therapy can provide a place of exploration and safety to reach your goals.
I enjoy working with people who have come to "stuck places" in their lives. We all have times when we are not able to overcome life circumstances on our own. I work with my clients to unlock those inner resources to help them break through overwhelming circumstances and challenges. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by emotional issues or are just looking to move your life to a different place, therapy can provide a place of exploration and safety to reach your goals.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, anxious, emotionally stuck, or dissatisfied in relationships despite appearing highly functioning on the outside. Often these struggles reflect longstanding patterns that developed earlier in life and continue to shape present-day experiences. Therapy offers the opportunity to better understand these patterns within a thoughtful, collaborative relationship.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, anxious, emotionally stuck, or dissatisfied in relationships despite appearing highly functioning on the outside. Often these struggles reflect longstanding patterns that developed earlier in life and continue to shape present-day experiences. Therapy offers the opportunity to better understand these patterns within a thoughtful, collaborative relationship.
Alexandra Hoffman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
Waitlist for new clients
I offer in-person therapy out of a cute and cozy office in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, or we can meet virtually.
I am guided by the values of radical empathy and compassion. I believe that it is in community that we come to understand ourselves and the unhelpful patterns that hold us back and keep us stuck. This is why I am convinced that creating a safe enough space for you to grow into your own knowing of what a positive change could be—as defined by you—requires an authentic, collaborative, and honest therapeutic relationship. While I bring formal education, field experience, and my own lived experience to our work together, in the end, you are the expert on your life.
I offer in-person therapy out of a cute and cozy office in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, or we can meet virtually.
I am guided by the values of radical empathy and compassion. I believe that it is in community that we come to understand ourselves and the unhelpful patterns that hold us back and keep us stuck. This is why I am convinced that creating a safe enough space for you to grow into your own knowing of what a positive change could be—as defined by you—requires an authentic, collaborative, and honest therapeutic relationship. While I bring formal education, field experience, and my own lived experience to our work together, in the end, you are the expert on your life.
I work with adults of all ages who may be facing various struggles including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues and trauma. As obstacles are constantly presented to us in life, my goal for clients is to have the confidence in themselves and their ability to live the life they want and deserve. I am here to act as a guide and support system with my clients while they discover the abilities they have within them. We often can be our toughest critics and I strive to provide people a space where they can build kindness and grace within themselves in order to improve their lives.
I work with adults of all ages who may be facing various struggles including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues and trauma. As obstacles are constantly presented to us in life, my goal for clients is to have the confidence in themselves and their ability to live the life they want and deserve. I am here to act as a guide and support system with my clients while they discover the abilities they have within them. We often can be our toughest critics and I strive to provide people a space where they can build kindness and grace within themselves in order to improve their lives.
As an experienced clinician specializing in anxiety and depression, I work with individuals to reduce symptoms, increase resilience and interrupt unhelpful thought patterns. I believe a supportive therapeutic relationship is essential for meaningful change, and I work collaboratively with clients to create a space to explore the parts of you that feel overwhelmed, identify triggers and build skills to manage anxious and depressive thoughts and physical symptoms. My practice is IFS-informed and strengths-based, helping clients feel more grounded, in control and confident in their daily lives.
As an experienced clinician specializing in anxiety and depression, I work with individuals to reduce symptoms, increase resilience and interrupt unhelpful thought patterns. I believe a supportive therapeutic relationship is essential for meaningful change, and I work collaboratively with clients to create a space to explore the parts of you that feel overwhelmed, identify triggers and build skills to manage anxious and depressive thoughts and physical symptoms. My practice is IFS-informed and strengths-based, helping clients feel more grounded, in control and confident in their daily lives.
My ideal clients are women, new mothers, single mothers, new parents, and individuals who are feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed by fear, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Many come to therapy feeling exhausted by the demands of caregiving, uncertain about their identity, struggling with life transitions, or carrying emotional burdens they cannot fully make sense of on their own.
My ideal clients are women, new mothers, single mothers, new parents, and individuals who are feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed by fear, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Many come to therapy feeling exhausted by the demands of caregiving, uncertain about their identity, struggling with life transitions, or carrying emotional burdens they cannot fully make sense of on their own.
I work with college students, adults, and couples who are looking to enrich their relationships and their lives. I often work with clients who identify as queer, chronically ill, and/ or neurodivergent, as well as those who find themselves in over-functioning roles. I enjoy working with clients who are looking to go beyond symptom management and are interested in exploratory work to help deepen their relationships to themselves. This often includes work around self-identity and relationships- and how experiences such as trauma or chronic illness can change clients' relationship to themselves and others.
I work with college students, adults, and couples who are looking to enrich their relationships and their lives. I often work with clients who identify as queer, chronically ill, and/ or neurodivergent, as well as those who find themselves in over-functioning roles. I enjoy working with clients who are looking to go beyond symptom management and are interested in exploratory work to help deepen their relationships to themselves. This often includes work around self-identity and relationships- and how experiences such as trauma or chronic illness can change clients' relationship to themselves and others.
I believe that each individual has the power to become a whole and integrated person. I am a strong advocate of psychotherapy and my life experience and work in the field have led me to firmly believe that true healing is possible through a strong and meaningful therapeutic relationship. I enjoy working with a wide range of concerns and diagnoses, from depression and anxiety, to trauma and ptsd related issues, and relationships and attachment.
I believe that each individual has the power to become a whole and integrated person. I am a strong advocate of psychotherapy and my life experience and work in the field have led me to firmly believe that true healing is possible through a strong and meaningful therapeutic relationship. I enjoy working with a wide range of concerns and diagnoses, from depression and anxiety, to trauma and ptsd related issues, and relationships and attachment.
As an intersectional-feminist, relational, psychodynamic therapist with 15+ years of experience, I'm warm and direct. As a complex trauma therapist, I help you approach your symptoms and struggles with empathy and curiosity, connecting them to formative traumas and foundational experiences. I'm anti-racist, anti-oppressive, queer and trans affirming, and I focus on multi-cultural humility. I will honor and help you build upon your psychological strengths. I blend empirically validated approaches: EDMR, CBT, and DBT with depth-oriented work to help you gain a greater sense of agency and empowerment in to live more fully/peacefully.
As an intersectional-feminist, relational, psychodynamic therapist with 15+ years of experience, I'm warm and direct. As a complex trauma therapist, I help you approach your symptoms and struggles with empathy and curiosity, connecting them to formative traumas and foundational experiences. I'm anti-racist, anti-oppressive, queer and trans affirming, and I focus on multi-cultural humility. I will honor and help you build upon your psychological strengths. I blend empirically validated approaches: EDMR, CBT, and DBT with depth-oriented work to help you gain a greater sense of agency and empowerment in to live more fully/peacefully.
I offer therapy sessions in-person or online.
As a Latinx therapist, I have a passion for supporting persons of all backgrounds, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, children, teens, and adults. I understand that our identities, culture and experiences shape the way we view and feel about ourselves, our relationships, and our environment. This is why I focus on addressing anxiety, trauma, family transitions, development, relationship issues, first generation issues, and depression. The goal is to help you make sense of your experiences, develop a stronger connection with yourself, and ultimately increase your well-being.
I offer therapy sessions in-person or online.
As a Latinx therapist, I have a passion for supporting persons of all backgrounds, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, children, teens, and adults. I understand that our identities, culture and experiences shape the way we view and feel about ourselves, our relationships, and our environment. This is why I focus on addressing anxiety, trauma, family transitions, development, relationship issues, first generation issues, and depression. The goal is to help you make sense of your experiences, develop a stronger connection with yourself, and ultimately increase your well-being.
Lea is a Licensed Social Worker who enjoys working with adolescents, adults, and families. She supports clients in identity exploration, including sexuality and disability identities, as well as anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, addiction, relationship concerns, and major life transitions. Lea is a queer, neurodivergent woman herself.
Lea is a Licensed Social Worker who enjoys working with adolescents, adults, and families. She supports clients in identity exploration, including sexuality and disability identities, as well as anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, addiction, relationship concerns, and major life transitions. Lea is a queer, neurodivergent woman herself.
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
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
Carly Rosenburg, PsyD, is a Post-Doctoral Fellow. Carly earned a masters degree in counseling at Loyola University in 2015, and a doctorate in psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2022.
Carly Rosenburg, PsyD, is a Post-Doctoral Fellow. Carly earned a masters degree in counseling at Loyola University in 2015, and a doctorate in psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2022.
Maybe you’ve noticed that some thoughts just feel… sticky. They grab on and don’t let go. Worries, images, or doubts that keep circling in your mind. You might find yourself replaying conversations, seeking reassurance, or feeling stuck in endless “what ifs.” When your mind gets caught in these patterns, it can be hard to feel present and at ease.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, caring, and responsible. They’re often the “go-to” person for others. On the outside, they may look like they’re holding everything together, while inside they’re feeling worn down by anxiety, doubt, intrusive thoughts, or past experiences.
Maybe you’ve noticed that some thoughts just feel… sticky. They grab on and don’t let go. Worries, images, or doubts that keep circling in your mind. You might find yourself replaying conversations, seeking reassurance, or feeling stuck in endless “what ifs.” When your mind gets caught in these patterns, it can be hard to feel present and at ease.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, caring, and responsible. They’re often the “go-to” person for others. On the outside, they may look like they’re holding everything together, while inside they’re feeling worn down by anxiety, doubt, intrusive thoughts, or past experiences.
Therapy isn’t about fixing who you are; it’s about understanding yourself more deeply and creating space for the life you want to live. You may find yourself overthinking, feeling emotionally exhausted, making sense of a previous or existing diagnosis, experiencing new or unfamiliar symptoms, navigating a season of change, or sensing that something in your life no longer feels right. Therapy offers a space to slow down, explore what’s beneath the surface, and gain clarity about yourself and the patterns shaping your life. Together, we’ll work toward meaningful change with greater confidence, intention, and self-understanding.
Therapy isn’t about fixing who you are; it’s about understanding yourself more deeply and creating space for the life you want to live. You may find yourself overthinking, feeling emotionally exhausted, making sense of a previous or existing diagnosis, experiencing new or unfamiliar symptoms, navigating a season of change, or sensing that something in your life no longer feels right. Therapy offers a space to slow down, explore what’s beneath the surface, and gain clarity about yourself and the patterns shaping your life. Together, we’ll work toward meaningful change with greater confidence, intention, and self-understanding.
As a therapist I show up as myself—with warmth, a lot of humor, the experiences I’ve lived, and the experiences that I've been trusted to know. Many forces in our culture encourage us to heal in isolation, so I start with curiosity about what helps my clients feel safe to show up fully as themselves.
With my somatic lens, I encourage clients to speak their stories while sensing for what their bodies have to say, too. Data from our thoughts, feelings, and sensations— the impulse to make a fist, tension melting in the chest—help us understand and appreciate our instincts for protection and connection, even when they no longer serve.
As a therapist I show up as myself—with warmth, a lot of humor, the experiences I’ve lived, and the experiences that I've been trusted to know. Many forces in our culture encourage us to heal in isolation, so I start with curiosity about what helps my clients feel safe to show up fully as themselves.
With my somatic lens, I encourage clients to speak their stories while sensing for what their bodies have to say, too. Data from our thoughts, feelings, and sensations— the impulse to make a fist, tension melting in the chest—help us understand and appreciate our instincts for protection and connection, even when they no longer serve.
Sessions are active — we work at a whiteboard, in person and virtually, and you'll leave with homework to practice between sessions.
You're tired of feeling like your emotions are running the show. Maybe anxiety shows up before every hard conversation, every decision, every time something doesn't go as planned. Maybe anger flares faster than you'd like, or depression keeps pulling you back no matter how hard you try to push through. You function — maybe even well — but something underneath keeps getting in the way. My clients are adults who are done managing symptoms and ready to understand what's actually driving them. They want real tools, not reassurance. If that sounds like you, you're in the right place.
Sessions are active — we work at a whiteboard, in person and virtually, and you'll leave with homework to practice between sessions.
You're tired of feeling like your emotions are running the show. Maybe anxiety shows up before every hard conversation, every decision, every time something doesn't go as planned. Maybe anger flares faster than you'd like, or depression keeps pulling you back no matter how hard you try to push through. You function — maybe even well — but something underneath keeps getting in the way. My clients are adults who are done managing symptoms and ready to understand what's actually driving them. They want real tools, not reassurance. If that sounds like you, you're in the right place.
I am a social worker and therapist specializing in trauma responsive care and contemporary psychodynamic therapy. I’m passionate about providing sex- and kink-positive therapy, particularly to the LGBTQIA+ community and those exploring relational dynamics, gender identity, and sexuality. I have additional training and experience working with older adults and those who have experienced intimate partner violence.
I am a social worker and therapist specializing in trauma responsive care and contemporary psychodynamic therapy. I’m passionate about providing sex- and kink-positive therapy, particularly to the LGBTQIA+ community and those exploring relational dynamics, gender identity, and sexuality. I have additional training and experience working with older adults and those who have experienced intimate partner violence.
I am a pre-licensed clinical therapist in IL who provides culturally adaptive, evidence-based therapy for individuals navigating depression, anxiety, and personality-related challenges. I believe effective therapy honors both scientific research and the lived experiences, identities, and cultural contexts that shape how people understand themselves and the world. My goal is to help clients feel seen, respected, and empowered while developing practical skills to reduce distress and create meaningful change. I work with adult clients who are experiencing emotional distress or patterns that interfere with daily functioning.
I am a pre-licensed clinical therapist in IL who provides culturally adaptive, evidence-based therapy for individuals navigating depression, anxiety, and personality-related challenges. I believe effective therapy honors both scientific research and the lived experiences, identities, and cultural contexts that shape how people understand themselves and the world. My goal is to help clients feel seen, respected, and empowered while developing practical skills to reduce distress and create meaningful change. I work with adult clients who are experiencing emotional distress or patterns that interfere with daily functioning.
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FAQ - About In Person Therapy
What are the benefits of in-person therapy?
In-person therapy offers several benefits that some people find highly valuable for their mental health treatment. Being present in the same room as your therapist can create a stronger sense of connection and allow for more nuanced communication through body language. Some people may also find it easier to focus in therapy when they are in a dedicated space and away from potential distractions related to home or work; attending an in-person session provides a clear boundary between therapy time and the rest of your life. For certain therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), exposure therapy, or somatic therapy, being in person may be particularly important, as these therapies benefit from the therapist being able to observe and respond to a client’s physical cues effectively. Additionally, some individuals simply feel more comfortable discussing sensitive or painful topics when they are face-to-face with their therapist rather than on a screen.
When should I choose in-person therapy over online therapy?
In-person therapy may be a better choice when you need a structured therapeutic environment separate from your daily life, when you find it difficult to focus or feel comfortable in an online setting, or when privacy at home is a concern. It may also be more appropriate if you are dealing with severe mental health symptoms that require close monitoring or if your therapy involves approaches that rely heavily on observing physical cues. On the other hand, if convenience, scheduling flexibility, or access to specialists outside your immediate area are priorities, online therapy may be a better fit. Many therapists offer both options, so you can also discuss with a provider which format might work best for your specific situation.
How do I find an in-person therapist?
You can use Psychology Today's therapist directory to find an in-person therapist in your area. You can search by location, insurance accepted, specialty areas, therapeutic approaches, and other criteria to narrow down providers who meet your needs. Each therapist profile includes information about their credentials, areas of expertise, and whether they offer in-person sessions. Once you have identified potential therapists, you can contact them directly through the directory to schedule an initial consultation and determine whether they are a good fit before committing to ongoing treatment. When reaching out, it can be helpful to confirm their availability for in-person appointments, their office location, and whether they accept your insurance.