In Person Therapists in Chicago, IL

My specialty is providing strengths-based and exploratory therapy to help you feel empowered, confident, and fulfilled in your life. I aim to create a trusting, genuine therapeutic relationship that fosters long-lasting change and self-discovery. With years of experience treating depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, substance use, and self-esteem, I especially enjoy supporting women through various stages of life, including new and expecting mothers.
My specialty is providing strengths-based and exploratory therapy to help you feel empowered, confident, and fulfilled in your life. I aim to create a trusting, genuine therapeutic relationship that fosters long-lasting change and self-discovery. With years of experience treating depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, substance use, and self-esteem, I especially enjoy supporting women through various stages of life, including new and expecting mothers.

Kayla Hammersmith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, ALMFT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60657
I work with individuals, couples & families who are looking to create meaningful change in their lives. I am passionate about helping clients work on issues related to life transitions, trust and communication, intimacy, anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, stress management, identity and self-acceptance, premarital counseling, and the perinatal/postpartum period. My training is geared specifically towards relational wellness—and this applies to relationships of all kinds. I combine this focus with empathy, clarity, and the belief that we all have the power to rewrite our stories, which helps us rewrite our lived experiences.
I work with individuals, couples & families who are looking to create meaningful change in their lives. I am passionate about helping clients work on issues related to life transitions, trust and communication, intimacy, anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, stress management, identity and self-acceptance, premarital counseling, and the perinatal/postpartum period. My training is geared specifically towards relational wellness—and this applies to relationships of all kinds. I combine this focus with empathy, clarity, and the belief that we all have the power to rewrite our stories, which helps us rewrite our lived experiences.

For over 20 years I have been helping people with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles and work related challenges. Regardless of how intelligent or insightful a person is, everyone may at times become overwhelmed or stuck. We may not know what to do, or knowing what to do we are puzzled by why we don't act in our own best interests. Becoming "unstuck", acting in one's best interests, often requires the courage to experience painful feelings and tolerate uncertainty while changing. At these times, the safety and privacy of the therapeutic relationship can help one to move forward to a more fulfilling life.
For over 20 years I have been helping people with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles and work related challenges. Regardless of how intelligent or insightful a person is, everyone may at times become overwhelmed or stuck. We may not know what to do, or knowing what to do we are puzzled by why we don't act in our own best interests. Becoming "unstuck", acting in one's best interests, often requires the courage to experience painful feelings and tolerate uncertainty while changing. At these times, the safety and privacy of the therapeutic relationship can help one to move forward to a more fulfilling life.

Stories have always fascinated me. They have the power to move us emotionally, to educate and instruct, to entertain us, and to cultivate true compassion and empathy through the act of sharing a story with another. They are also a powerful vehicle for how we perceive, interpret, define and live our lives, yet sometimes it can be easy to forget that we can be the authors of our story, not just a character proceeding along some previously determined narrative.
Stories have always fascinated me. They have the power to move us emotionally, to educate and instruct, to entertain us, and to cultivate true compassion and empathy through the act of sharing a story with another. They are also a powerful vehicle for how we perceive, interpret, define and live our lives, yet sometimes it can be easy to forget that we can be the authors of our story, not just a character proceeding along some previously determined narrative.

I find myself working with those who are struggling with strong emotions, disruptive behaviors, anger management, executive dysfunction, relationship concerns across the LGBTQ2+IA spectrum, self-awareness, or skill development. I have experience working with those living with trauma/complex grief, ADHD, ASD, and other neurodiversities.
I find myself working with those who are struggling with strong emotions, disruptive behaviors, anger management, executive dysfunction, relationship concerns across the LGBTQ2+IA spectrum, self-awareness, or skill development. I have experience working with those living with trauma/complex grief, ADHD, ASD, and other neurodiversities.

Elaine Rubenoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW, MFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60614
Are you feeling overwhelmed or unsure about how to tackle life’s challenges? I believe therapy should be a safe space where you can uncover your innate strengths, deepen your self-understanding, and find solutions to what challenges you. Using a strengths-based and client-centered approach, I offer empathy, acceptance, and compassion. I truly believe that sensitivity is power and vulnerability is strength. Let’s work together to explore these aspects of yourself and navigate your path to healing and growth.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or unsure about how to tackle life’s challenges? I believe therapy should be a safe space where you can uncover your innate strengths, deepen your self-understanding, and find solutions to what challenges you. Using a strengths-based and client-centered approach, I offer empathy, acceptance, and compassion. I truly believe that sensitivity is power and vulnerability is strength. Let’s work together to explore these aspects of yourself and navigate your path to healing and growth.

Jeffrey Kraft
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
Waitlist for new clients
Jeffrey is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AAMFT approved supervisor committed to treating individuals, couples, and families. Jeffrey’s experiences include working with those affected by day-to-day stressors, transitions and difficulty establishing meaning in their lives. He holds extensive experience treating a variety of couples’ issues such as infidelity, strenuous transitions, and communication problems in relationships. Additionally, he holds a great interest in working with first responders, veterans and military families, as well as those impacted by negative childhood experiences.
Jeffrey is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AAMFT approved supervisor committed to treating individuals, couples, and families. Jeffrey’s experiences include working with those affected by day-to-day stressors, transitions and difficulty establishing meaning in their lives. He holds extensive experience treating a variety of couples’ issues such as infidelity, strenuous transitions, and communication problems in relationships. Additionally, he holds a great interest in working with first responders, veterans and military families, as well as those impacted by negative childhood experiences.

All Eround Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60617
Waitlist for new clients
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Life Coach from Chicago, IL., who works with young adults and adolescents that struggle with anxiety and depression. I’ve had extensive experience with using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Strengths-Based Therapy while working in the Chicago Public and Chicago Charter schools for nearly 10 years. My treatment approach is rooted in evidence based practices that focus on mind-body-spirit. I studied at The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) where I obtained my Master’s degree in Social Work.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Life Coach from Chicago, IL., who works with young adults and adolescents that struggle with anxiety and depression. I’ve had extensive experience with using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Strengths-Based Therapy while working in the Chicago Public and Chicago Charter schools for nearly 10 years. My treatment approach is rooted in evidence based practices that focus on mind-body-spirit. I studied at The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) where I obtained my Master’s degree in Social Work.

Jacqueline Anthony
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60637
Now Accepting New Clients! It can be difficult to find a therapist that is right for you. I specialize in working with adults and teenagers to provide individualized therapeutic support and counseling for issues including depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship conflict. I offer a safe space for clients to acknowledge, explore, and process their life struggles, worries and conflict. I use evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness to address client's problems and concerns. For further inquiry or to schedule a free 15-minute consultation, visit my website www.strengthindarkness.com
Now Accepting New Clients! It can be difficult to find a therapist that is right for you. I specialize in working with adults and teenagers to provide individualized therapeutic support and counseling for issues including depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship conflict. I offer a safe space for clients to acknowledge, explore, and process their life struggles, worries and conflict. I use evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness to address client's problems and concerns. For further inquiry or to schedule a free 15-minute consultation, visit my website www.strengthindarkness.com

I am a strong believer that successful therapy is centered around finding a therapist that’s a good fit for you. It can be hard to make steps toward change- whether those big changes or small. I focus both on developing new strengths and skills to effectively manage life’s difficulties in the short term, while gaining insight into reasons behind behaviors to regain the control and understanding of past patterns to facilitate future autonomy in handling life’s stressors. My style has been described by clients as supportive, warm, interactive, easy to talk to, direct, nonjudgmental while also being able to utilize humor & creativity.
I am a strong believer that successful therapy is centered around finding a therapist that’s a good fit for you. It can be hard to make steps toward change- whether those big changes or small. I focus both on developing new strengths and skills to effectively manage life’s difficulties in the short term, while gaining insight into reasons behind behaviors to regain the control and understanding of past patterns to facilitate future autonomy in handling life’s stressors. My style has been described by clients as supportive, warm, interactive, easy to talk to, direct, nonjudgmental while also being able to utilize humor & creativity.

Each of us is our own, unique universe, existing in a multiverse of connection with others. I am particularly attuned to how you and I connect, what patterns are created, what barriers exist, and what are the costs and benefits to you of maintaining or changing those. I am keenly aware how each of us is situated in a larger world of social relations, privilege, and oppression, and how those influence who we are. Through understanding and compassion, I can help you realize a more fulfilling, peaceful relationship with yourself and more satisfying relationships with others.
Each of us is our own, unique universe, existing in a multiverse of connection with others. I am particularly attuned to how you and I connect, what patterns are created, what barriers exist, and what are the costs and benefits to you of maintaining or changing those. I am keenly aware how each of us is situated in a larger world of social relations, privilege, and oppression, and how those influence who we are. Through understanding and compassion, I can help you realize a more fulfilling, peaceful relationship with yourself and more satisfying relationships with others.
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I work with adults struggling with Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I am passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ and Neurodivergent community.
I work with adults struggling with Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I am passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ and Neurodivergent community.

Ross Mondschain
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60642
Our quality of life improves dramatically as we learn to show up more authentically in our personal relationships. We can always cultivate more meaningful connections, whether in an intimate partnership, biological or chosen family, or friendships. I understand how creating change can feel daunting or overwhelming and is best navigated with intentionality and solid support. Actively collaborating with my clients, I ensure that together, we set clear and attainable goals and that each session moves you closer to achieving your vision. Change is Possible!
Our quality of life improves dramatically as we learn to show up more authentically in our personal relationships. We can always cultivate more meaningful connections, whether in an intimate partnership, biological or chosen family, or friendships. I understand how creating change can feel daunting or overwhelming and is best navigated with intentionality and solid support. Actively collaborating with my clients, I ensure that together, we set clear and attainable goals and that each session moves you closer to achieving your vision. Change is Possible!

Amanda Jean Iverson
Pre-Licensed Professional, ALMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60625
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward? Maybe your relationship goes from feeling effortless to suddenly feeling like you're stuck in a cycle of frustration. Or perhaps you're struggling to manage your emotions, connect meaningfully with others, or set the boundaries you need to protect your well-being. It’s exhausting trying to navigate these challenges alone, and you deserve support as you make sense of it all.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward? Maybe your relationship goes from feeling effortless to suddenly feeling like you're stuck in a cycle of frustration. Or perhaps you're struggling to manage your emotions, connect meaningfully with others, or set the boundaries you need to protect your well-being. It’s exhausting trying to navigate these challenges alone, and you deserve support as you make sense of it all.

I have over 20 years of experience working with people who suffer with addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and issues of co-dependence. First, I think it is important to establish a connection. That connection is not one sided, but is something felt by both of us. Once connected, we can work together to understand the meaning behind your symptoms such as depression, loss of sleep, over eating,over spending, anger or feelings of worthlessness. What ever they are, your symptoms are alarms telling you that some thing is wrong in your life.
I have over 20 years of experience working with people who suffer with addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and issues of co-dependence. First, I think it is important to establish a connection. That connection is not one sided, but is something felt by both of us. Once connected, we can work together to understand the meaning behind your symptoms such as depression, loss of sleep, over eating,over spending, anger or feelings of worthlessness. What ever they are, your symptoms are alarms telling you that some thing is wrong in your life.

I became a psychotherapist later in life, bringing to our sessions a rich tapestry of real-life experiences and expertise in medical sciences and in-depth psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, and relational therapy. I aim to help you feel seen, heard, and supported as you uncover your inner strength and resilience. My diverse background helps me connect deeply with clients and provide a compassionate, nuanced understanding of how childhood trauma, relational challenges, loneliness, and lack of motivation shape your sense of self.
Together, we’ll explore these struggles and create a path toward healing, connection, and renewed purpose.
I became a psychotherapist later in life, bringing to our sessions a rich tapestry of real-life experiences and expertise in medical sciences and in-depth psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, and relational therapy. I aim to help you feel seen, heard, and supported as you uncover your inner strength and resilience. My diverse background helps me connect deeply with clients and provide a compassionate, nuanced understanding of how childhood trauma, relational challenges, loneliness, and lack of motivation shape your sense of self.
Together, we’ll explore these struggles and create a path toward healing, connection, and renewed purpose.

Bipolar Disorder & Caregiver Support Roxanne Sorci
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
Waitlist for new clients
Thanks so much for taking a moment to read my Psych Today page! Whether you are here because you are feeling a bit lost in the ups and downs of bipolar disorder or you are providing support to a loved one and are not sure where to go next, I'm hoping to provide you with clarity on how I may be able to offer support.
Thanks so much for taking a moment to read my Psych Today page! Whether you are here because you are feeling a bit lost in the ups and downs of bipolar disorder or you are providing support to a loved one and are not sure where to go next, I'm hoping to provide you with clarity on how I may be able to offer support.

I am a licensed clinical professional counselor on staff at SpringSource Psychological Center, with immediate availability for new clients. I received my master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from National Louis University. My specialty includes clients from 10 years old through late adulthood who are struggling with eating disorders, including ARFID and binge eating disorder. I also help individuals struggling with mood and anxiety disorders and relationship issues. When needed, I frequently incorporate family members into treatment and recognize the importance of attending to the whole family system.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor on staff at SpringSource Psychological Center, with immediate availability for new clients. I received my master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from National Louis University. My specialty includes clients from 10 years old through late adulthood who are struggling with eating disorders, including ARFID and binge eating disorder. I also help individuals struggling with mood and anxiety disorders and relationship issues. When needed, I frequently incorporate family members into treatment and recognize the importance of attending to the whole family system.

Are you are a "successful" person, but still feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, career issues, balancing demands from work and home, seeking clarity in relationships, or just not feeling like yourself? In my practice, I create a safe, compassionate space where we can work together to make sense of what’s weighing you down and move toward the life you envision. With years of experience supporting adults and couples, I specialize in helping you find effective ways to manage stress, improve relationships, and balance the demands of work and life.
Are you are a "successful" person, but still feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, career issues, balancing demands from work and home, seeking clarity in relationships, or just not feeling like yourself? In my practice, I create a safe, compassionate space where we can work together to make sense of what’s weighing you down and move toward the life you envision. With years of experience supporting adults and couples, I specialize in helping you find effective ways to manage stress, improve relationships, and balance the demands of work and life.

Laura Dziekiewicz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TIYT, CYT-200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613
I help women in their 20's, 30's and 40's who are experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, relationship struggles, symptoms of depression and postpartum anxiety and depression to feel relief from painful symptoms by providing a safe space to gain insight and perspective and to develop healthy coping skills and habits. I can relate to your issues while bringing the wisdom of years in clinical practice and the understanding of the importance of mind/body approaches to healing and health.
I help women in their 20's, 30's and 40's who are experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, relationship struggles, symptoms of depression and postpartum anxiety and depression to feel relief from painful symptoms by providing a safe space to gain insight and perspective and to develop healthy coping skills and habits. I can relate to your issues while bringing the wisdom of years in clinical practice and the understanding of the importance of mind/body approaches to healing and health.
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