In Person Therapists in Chicago, IL

Danielle Pertiller
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60657
Danielle Pertiller, LCPC, guides her clients to achieve the things they believe are important to becoming their optimal selves. She is an empathetic, non-judgmental advocate as she helps clients navigate the hurdles of life. Danielle earned a B.A. from Southern Illinois University and an M. A. from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Prior to joining LifeStance Health, she worked in a variety of mental health settings including residential, community mental health, hospitals, and private practice.
Danielle Pertiller, LCPC, guides her clients to achieve the things they believe are important to becoming their optimal selves. She is an empathetic, non-judgmental advocate as she helps clients navigate the hurdles of life. Danielle earned a B.A. from Southern Illinois University and an M. A. from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Prior to joining LifeStance Health, she worked in a variety of mental health settings including residential, community mental health, hospitals, and private practice.

Hi, I'm Jamie Smith, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I get how tough college life can be, especially when you are far from home and trying to figure it all out. Being an international student can come with unique challenges: managing school, navigating a new culture, and feeling like you're juggling everything on your own. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not yourself, I am here to help. In our first meeting, we'll talk about what's been going on, what's been hard, and what you want to get out of therapy. My style is super laid-back, no pressure, no judgement. Our conversations will feel real and open.
Hi, I'm Jamie Smith, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I get how tough college life can be, especially when you are far from home and trying to figure it all out. Being an international student can come with unique challenges: managing school, navigating a new culture, and feeling like you're juggling everything on your own. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not yourself, I am here to help. In our first meeting, we'll talk about what's been going on, what's been hard, and what you want to get out of therapy. My style is super laid-back, no pressure, no judgement. Our conversations will feel real and open.

Adoption is a lifelong journey with its share of joys and challenges. Those challenges can include complex emotional, psychological, and social dynamics that span from processing grief and loss to navigating one's identity and relationships. When challenges arise, we at Adoption Center of IL (ACI) provide a space for anyone impacted by adoption to receive therapy tailored to their unique experiences and stories. We provide adoption competent therapy, which promotes understanding of one’s self, story, and future in a setting where you don't have to explain to us why adoption is significant.
Adoption is a lifelong journey with its share of joys and challenges. Those challenges can include complex emotional, psychological, and social dynamics that span from processing grief and loss to navigating one's identity and relationships. When challenges arise, we at Adoption Center of IL (ACI) provide a space for anyone impacted by adoption to receive therapy tailored to their unique experiences and stories. We provide adoption competent therapy, which promotes understanding of one’s self, story, and future in a setting where you don't have to explain to us why adoption is significant.

My name is Allison Oliver and I am a Licensed Social Worker, looking to help you overcome many of daily mental health needs. I have a person centered approach and my goal of therapy is to create an positive experience for you. If you feel that that your voice or needs have not been met by other therapist, I am hear to listen to your concerns. Whether your goals are to recover from anxiety, achieve a better self-awareness or heal from past traumas, let me assist you with your self-discovery.
My name is Allison Oliver and I am a Licensed Social Worker, looking to help you overcome many of daily mental health needs. I have a person centered approach and my goal of therapy is to create an positive experience for you. If you feel that that your voice or needs have not been met by other therapist, I am hear to listen to your concerns. Whether your goals are to recover from anxiety, achieve a better self-awareness or heal from past traumas, let me assist you with your self-discovery.

Joshua C Barnett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
Life is not fair; there is often an imbalance and you may feel overwhelmed, anxious or depressed. You may feel like you just don’t know who you are anymore, that you lack a voice or feel stuck. These emotions can leave someone feeling lost in the world.
Life is not fair; there is often an imbalance and you may feel overwhelmed, anxious or depressed. You may feel like you just don’t know who you are anymore, that you lack a voice or feel stuck. These emotions can leave someone feeling lost in the world.

My name is Karen Hill-Davis. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and families cope with a variety of challenges that life has presented them with. Through the therapeutic relationship, l will help you recognize your strengths so you can become empowered to effect positive change in your life. Most frequently work with adults. Experiencing difficulties or struggles with changes in healthy relationships and life stages.
My name is Karen Hill-Davis. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and families cope with a variety of challenges that life has presented them with. Through the therapeutic relationship, l will help you recognize your strengths so you can become empowered to effect positive change in your life. Most frequently work with adults. Experiencing difficulties or struggles with changes in healthy relationships and life stages.

Jennifer Stridh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613
Many aspects of life can be difficult, recurring and even intolerable. Hope or hopelessness may have led you to seek therapy, in pursuit of changes that continue to mystify you. Therapy can offer support in making clearer sense of what it is you are experiencing in your life and relationships, working towards adjustments that create new possibilities and insights. Sometimes things don't change, though, and you may have to contend with powerlessness too. In therapy together, we can use our working relationship to explore challenges and hopes you are facing, developing new capacities for navigating life & relationships authentically.
Many aspects of life can be difficult, recurring and even intolerable. Hope or hopelessness may have led you to seek therapy, in pursuit of changes that continue to mystify you. Therapy can offer support in making clearer sense of what it is you are experiencing in your life and relationships, working towards adjustments that create new possibilities and insights. Sometimes things don't change, though, and you may have to contend with powerlessness too. In therapy together, we can use our working relationship to explore challenges and hopes you are facing, developing new capacities for navigating life & relationships authentically.

I can help you get off that annoying wire hamster wheel you've been running around in, watching the wheels spin faster and yet going nowhere, staying stuck. When we get caught up looking for answers and solutions, we feel hopeless. It's easy to forget that we humans are strong, brave, and resilient beings, capable of growth and change. In treatment, I will join you in facing the challenge of letting go of the search for answers or a quick fix, in favor of finding freedom and fulfillment in life.
I can help you get off that annoying wire hamster wheel you've been running around in, watching the wheels spin faster and yet going nowhere, staying stuck. When we get caught up looking for answers and solutions, we feel hopeless. It's easy to forget that we humans are strong, brave, and resilient beings, capable of growth and change. In treatment, I will join you in facing the challenge of letting go of the search for answers or a quick fix, in favor of finding freedom and fulfillment in life.

You want to make a change, but don’t know where to start? Maybe you feel stuck in an endless cycle of anxiety and depression, or overwhelmed by the daily pressures of balancing work, relationships, and everything in between. I am a licensed Clinical Therapist (and ex-Wall Streeter) who works with individuals in IL and FL specializing in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. I work with college students, young adults, executives and business professionals who struggle with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and burnout.
You want to make a change, but don’t know where to start? Maybe you feel stuck in an endless cycle of anxiety and depression, or overwhelmed by the daily pressures of balancing work, relationships, and everything in between. I am a licensed Clinical Therapist (and ex-Wall Streeter) who works with individuals in IL and FL specializing in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. I work with college students, young adults, executives and business professionals who struggle with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and burnout.

I am committed to creating a safe and healthy environment for clients to grow in self-awareness, curiosity, responsibility and authenticity. I use a variety of client-centered treatment modalities in my work depending on the individual client's needs, including Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Somatic Experiencing. I believe in the mind-body connection and work to incorporate the body's knowledge in treating a variety of presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders and life transitions.
I am committed to creating a safe and healthy environment for clients to grow in self-awareness, curiosity, responsibility and authenticity. I use a variety of client-centered treatment modalities in my work depending on the individual client's needs, including Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Somatic Experiencing. I believe in the mind-body connection and work to incorporate the body's knowledge in treating a variety of presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders and life transitions.

Folks enter into therapy to examine the internal and external barriers that keep them from cultivating the kind of life they want to lead. Working with a therapist can help you not only recognize the way these barriers impact your life, but help you break through them by utilizing many of the skills and strengths you already possess. Together, we’ll also work to build bridges leading to new skills and strengths, guiding you to the kind of life you truly want to live. My main focus is on creating a safe, supportive and trusting environment where clients can share their story and know that it will be received with positive regard.
Folks enter into therapy to examine the internal and external barriers that keep them from cultivating the kind of life they want to lead. Working with a therapist can help you not only recognize the way these barriers impact your life, but help you break through them by utilizing many of the skills and strengths you already possess. Together, we’ll also work to build bridges leading to new skills and strengths, guiding you to the kind of life you truly want to live. My main focus is on creating a safe, supportive and trusting environment where clients can share their story and know that it will be received with positive regard.
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Rebecca Zuckerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
I help adults and adolescents build emotional resilience by addressing anxiety, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges. These areas often overlap—stress and anxiety can strain relationships, while conflicts amplify emotional struggles. My approach, grounded in wellness, focuses on practical techniques that foster emotional balance and personal growth. Whether you're managing work, academics, or personal stress, I offer a supportive space to regain clarity and control. Together, we’ll cultivate mindfulness, strengthen resilience, and help you create a more fulfilling life.
I help adults and adolescents build emotional resilience by addressing anxiety, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges. These areas often overlap—stress and anxiety can strain relationships, while conflicts amplify emotional struggles. My approach, grounded in wellness, focuses on practical techniques that foster emotional balance and personal growth. Whether you're managing work, academics, or personal stress, I offer a supportive space to regain clarity and control. Together, we’ll cultivate mindfulness, strengthen resilience, and help you create a more fulfilling life.

Hi I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois and am experienced providing individual, couples, family and group counseling interventions. I work with children through adults, from a variety of backgrounds and varied presenting concerns. I utilize CBT, brief solution focused models, TF-CBT, and person centered interventions. I am a member of the Illinois Counseling Association and Illinois Mental Health Counseling Association.
Hi I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois and am experienced providing individual, couples, family and group counseling interventions. I work with children through adults, from a variety of backgrounds and varied presenting concerns. I utilize CBT, brief solution focused models, TF-CBT, and person centered interventions. I am a member of the Illinois Counseling Association and Illinois Mental Health Counseling Association.

My clinical interests include working with individuals (young adult/adult) experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, men’s issues, self-esteem, stress, and athletic and work performance. I also work with clients who are navigating challenges related to ADHD, phobias, grief and loss, trauma, perinatal and reproductive mental health, major life transitions, relationships, and sexuality.
My clinical interests include working with individuals (young adult/adult) experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, men’s issues, self-esteem, stress, and athletic and work performance. I also work with clients who are navigating challenges related to ADHD, phobias, grief and loss, trauma, perinatal and reproductive mental health, major life transitions, relationships, and sexuality.

I believe that every person can benefit from receiving counseling at some point in their lives. We all face struggles with achieving our goals, understanding and overcoming our past hurts, or resolving conflict with others. It can be extremely helpful to have a compassionate, objective person to talk to when these issues arise. I truly enjoy developing a caring, supportive relationship with each client. This connection can then be the foundation for facilitating understanding, growth, and positive change. I enjoy working with clients to identify their strengths and develop realistic, achievable goals.
I believe that every person can benefit from receiving counseling at some point in their lives. We all face struggles with achieving our goals, understanding and overcoming our past hurts, or resolving conflict with others. It can be extremely helpful to have a compassionate, objective person to talk to when these issues arise. I truly enjoy developing a caring, supportive relationship with each client. This connection can then be the foundation for facilitating understanding, growth, and positive change. I enjoy working with clients to identify their strengths and develop realistic, achievable goals.

You deserve to feel better and to see real benefits from therapy. Oftentimes we are looking for insight and tools to help us feel better, but we’re not sure where to look or what to try. Feeling disconnected to yourself or others, worrying too much, feeling stuck or avoiding certain aspects of life can be common experiences but they don’t have to define our lives. Together we will assess your concerns and develop a tailored plan that will help improve your quality of life and yield lasting change.
You deserve to feel better and to see real benefits from therapy. Oftentimes we are looking for insight and tools to help us feel better, but we’re not sure where to look or what to try. Feeling disconnected to yourself or others, worrying too much, feeling stuck or avoiding certain aspects of life can be common experiences but they don’t have to define our lives. Together we will assess your concerns and develop a tailored plan that will help improve your quality of life and yield lasting change.

When difficult emotions or experiences interfere with our ability to enjoy life, it can be hard to figure out what to do. You might feel stuck in patterns of thoughts or behaviors that are making it hard for you to fully engage in life. I can help you move through this challenging time and emerge feeling happier, stronger and more like yourself. Together we will discover the tools and skills you have within you to support healing, growth, and change in your life. You and I will uncover a happier and more peaceful you.
When difficult emotions or experiences interfere with our ability to enjoy life, it can be hard to figure out what to do. You might feel stuck in patterns of thoughts or behaviors that are making it hard for you to fully engage in life. I can help you move through this challenging time and emerge feeling happier, stronger and more like yourself. Together we will discover the tools and skills you have within you to support healing, growth, and change in your life. You and I will uncover a happier and more peaceful you.

Jessica Hoyos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in providing relationally focused therapy to individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds and identities. I am a Latinx therapist with Ecuadorian and Colombian heritage, my passion lies in working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and migrant communities who struggle with anxiety, depression, first-generation issues, relationships, self-esteem, trauma, and development. My desire is to support others in breaking down societal and cultural beliefs about therapy and identify a better understanding of themselves, and/or their family that is holistically informed by identity, culture, and past experiences.
I specialize in providing relationally focused therapy to individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds and identities. I am a Latinx therapist with Ecuadorian and Colombian heritage, my passion lies in working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and migrant communities who struggle with anxiety, depression, first-generation issues, relationships, self-esteem, trauma, and development. My desire is to support others in breaking down societal and cultural beliefs about therapy and identify a better understanding of themselves, and/or their family that is holistically informed by identity, culture, and past experiences.

I work with individuals across the lifespan, with a special focus on emerging adults. I work with individuals with personality disorders, significant anxiety, and body image issues, and I work to reduce stigma and shame around these topics. I also have experience working with individuals and families whose lives have been touched by addiction, especially family members and friends of those with substance use disorders. I take a directive and empathic approach, and together, we will identify and remove barriers so you can live a radically genuine life.
I work with individuals across the lifespan, with a special focus on emerging adults. I work with individuals with personality disorders, significant anxiety, and body image issues, and I work to reduce stigma and shame around these topics. I also have experience working with individuals and families whose lives have been touched by addiction, especially family members and friends of those with substance use disorders. I take a directive and empathic approach, and together, we will identify and remove barriers so you can live a radically genuine life.

Feeling stressed? Having career problems? Struggling with self-esteem? If so, I'd like to help. I'm an interactive counselor in Chicago who guides people to a place of change. Using a cooperative approach, I help clients with anxiety, stress, and depression to create balance. Cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness, and coaching are used as tools for change - and healing. Homework is often given at the end of sessions to reinforce learning concepts. Click on "Website" to learn more about my background.
Feeling stressed? Having career problems? Struggling with self-esteem? If so, I'd like to help. I'm an interactive counselor in Chicago who guides people to a place of change. Using a cooperative approach, I help clients with anxiety, stress, and depression to create balance. Cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness, and coaching are used as tools for change - and healing. Homework is often given at the end of sessions to reinforce learning concepts. Click on "Website" to learn more about my background.
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