In Person Therapists in Chicago, IL
Sharon Steckler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
I provide a warm, nurturing, collaborative environment to foster healthy emotional functioning. My goal is to assist you in creating a healthier sense of self. With over 20 yrs. experience as a psychotherapist, I am well versed in clinical practice. I incorporate a number of methods, including Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, CBT, Mindfulness, & Attachment Therapy. I'm certified in EMDR for the treatment of trauma & other painful or highly charged memories, experiences, & relationships. My use of EMDR can facilitate rapid resolution of painful memories & relationships, trauma, & change negative beliefs about yourself.
I provide a warm, nurturing, collaborative environment to foster healthy emotional functioning. My goal is to assist you in creating a healthier sense of self. With over 20 yrs. experience as a psychotherapist, I am well versed in clinical practice. I incorporate a number of methods, including Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, CBT, Mindfulness, & Attachment Therapy. I'm certified in EMDR for the treatment of trauma & other painful or highly charged memories, experiences, & relationships. My use of EMDR can facilitate rapid resolution of painful memories & relationships, trauma, & change negative beliefs about yourself.
Hillary Buzaid Moreno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60642
I often hear from clients I work with that they are feeling disconnection from themselves, others, and/or their experiences. I believe a more fulfilling life can emerge from tending to your internal environment and understanding the barriers, patterns, and factors that have contributed to this disconnect.
I often hear from clients I work with that they are feeling disconnection from themselves, others, and/or their experiences. I believe a more fulfilling life can emerge from tending to your internal environment and understanding the barriers, patterns, and factors that have contributed to this disconnect.
I know that therapy is an investment- both of time and money, and as such, I want it to be effective for you. To this end, I draw from evidence-based treatments including ACT, ERP, CBT, I-CBT, and DBT, and prioritize building a supportive, trusting, and empathic relationship with each of my clients. I have specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of generalized anxiety, OCD, specific phobias, panic disorder, depressive disorders, and eating disorders.
I know that therapy is an investment- both of time and money, and as such, I want it to be effective for you. To this end, I draw from evidence-based treatments including ACT, ERP, CBT, I-CBT, and DBT, and prioritize building a supportive, trusting, and empathic relationship with each of my clients. I have specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of generalized anxiety, OCD, specific phobias, panic disorder, depressive disorders, and eating disorders.
Patricia Perez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, MAATP, MBA
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60629
Waitlist for new clients
I am bilingual in English/Spanish and bi-cultural in the Latino/American Culture. As a warm, empathetic and a non-judgmental therapist, I seek to help individuals to find solutions, relief, balance and insight in their own ability to cope with life's problems. Soy bilingüe en inglés /español y bi-cultural en la cultura latina. Como terapeuta cálido, empático y sin prejuicios, busco ayudar a las personas a encontrar soluciones, alivio, equilibrio y comprensión de su propia capacidad para hacer frente a los problemas de la vida.
I am bilingual in English/Spanish and bi-cultural in the Latino/American Culture. As a warm, empathetic and a non-judgmental therapist, I seek to help individuals to find solutions, relief, balance and insight in their own ability to cope with life's problems. Soy bilingüe en inglés /español y bi-cultural en la cultura latina. Como terapeuta cálido, empático y sin prejuicios, busco ayudar a las personas a encontrar soluciones, alivio, equilibrio y comprensión de su propia capacidad para hacer frente a los problemas de la vida.
Spencer R. Potesta Psychotherapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60605
Spencer is a double board-certified severe mental illness psychotherapist, trained in organizational psychology, and author of Principles of Performance and control. He is experienced in treating individuals experiencing severe and complex anxiety illnesses. He specializes in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Phobia/Agoraphobia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. He utilizes treatment approaches such as (I)CBT and ERP. He includes a focus on ERP and offers in-person exposure work for clients experiencing strong levels of anxiety responses. He is co-founder of Midsommer Psychotherapy. Website: MidsommerPsychotherapy.com.
Spencer is a double board-certified severe mental illness psychotherapist, trained in organizational psychology, and author of Principles of Performance and control. He is experienced in treating individuals experiencing severe and complex anxiety illnesses. He specializes in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Phobia/Agoraphobia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. He utilizes treatment approaches such as (I)CBT and ERP. He includes a focus on ERP and offers in-person exposure work for clients experiencing strong levels of anxiety responses. He is co-founder of Midsommer Psychotherapy. Website: MidsommerPsychotherapy.com.
Mariela Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60612
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate in supporting individuals, families, and adolescents from diverse backgrounds. As a Chicago native, I have had the privilege of interacting and immersing myself in different cultures. I seek to provide a holistic, culturally competent, and client-centered attitude.
I am passionate in supporting individuals, families, and adolescents from diverse backgrounds. As a Chicago native, I have had the privilege of interacting and immersing myself in different cultures. I seek to provide a holistic, culturally competent, and client-centered attitude.
Coral Serrano Bennitt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60647
Waitlist for new clients
Has your avoidance of vulnerability kept you from feeling truly known and connected? Do you struggle to constructively communicate what you need from the important people in your life? Are you curious about how past dynamics have shaped your current tendencies and preferences? Do you feel stuck in a self-defeating pattern; aware of the problem but unsure of (or unprepared for) the changes needed to feel fulfilled?
Has your avoidance of vulnerability kept you from feeling truly known and connected? Do you struggle to constructively communicate what you need from the important people in your life? Are you curious about how past dynamics have shaped your current tendencies and preferences? Do you feel stuck in a self-defeating pattern; aware of the problem but unsure of (or unprepared for) the changes needed to feel fulfilled?
I work to help people gain awareness of why and how they have lost access to meaningful parts of themselves, find ways to remove blocks to emotional growth and move towards a life that feels more connected and alive. I attend to past and present circumstances, behaviors, feelings, thoughts, and the body. I am open, authentic, engaged, and gently challenging in my interactions with clients. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I intend to support you in enhancing your relationships and offer guidance for healing and growth in any other domains of your life that you'd like to examine.
I work to help people gain awareness of why and how they have lost access to meaningful parts of themselves, find ways to remove blocks to emotional growth and move towards a life that feels more connected and alive. I attend to past and present circumstances, behaviors, feelings, thoughts, and the body. I am open, authentic, engaged, and gently challenging in my interactions with clients. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I intend to support you in enhancing your relationships and offer guidance for healing and growth in any other domains of your life that you'd like to examine.
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An inclusive team of experts working - in tandem with you - to understand and celebrate all of who you are! Trained and faculty affiliated at Harvard, Johns Hopkins, University of Chicago, Northwestern, and the University of Virginia, we are ready to support you. Our staff believe that relationships are at the core of effective therapy. We work to create an affirming, open, and empathic environment that values partnership with you to explore fresh understandings and underlying feelings. Using research-tested approaches and synchronized collaboration, we facilitate enhanced self-awareness, skill building, and effective coping that empower you to change the patterns that keep you stuck. We specialize in LGBT+ affirming therapy, anxiety, trauma, depression, low self esteem, grief, and relationships issues for people of all ages and across the spectrum of gender, sexuality, class, and race.
An inclusive team of experts working - in tandem with you - to understand and celebrate all of who you are! Trained and faculty affiliated at Harvard, Johns Hopkins, University of Chicago, Northwestern, and the University of Virginia, we are ready to support you. Our staff believe that relationships are at the core of effective therapy. We work to create an affirming, open, and empathic environment that values partnership with you to explore fresh understandings and underlying feelings. Using research-tested approaches and synchronized collaboration, we facilitate enhanced self-awareness, skill building, and effective coping that empower you to change the patterns that keep you stuck. We specialize in LGBT+ affirming therapy, anxiety, trauma, depression, low self esteem, grief, and relationships issues for people of all ages and across the spectrum of gender, sexuality, class, and race.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and I work well with individuals who are interested in developing deeper knowledge of themselves, their relationships, and those around them. Together with my clients, I seek to understand each person in order to promote healing and healthier living going forward. Clients who benefit from my method are verbal, insight-oriented, and motivated to grow into the healthiest version of themselves they can become. Clients often come with symptoms such as anxiety or depression, but once they feel some relief they choose to explore the underlying reasons for these symptoms.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and I work well with individuals who are interested in developing deeper knowledge of themselves, their relationships, and those around them. Together with my clients, I seek to understand each person in order to promote healing and healthier living going forward. Clients who benefit from my method are verbal, insight-oriented, and motivated to grow into the healthiest version of themselves they can become. Clients often come with symptoms such as anxiety or depression, but once they feel some relief they choose to explore the underlying reasons for these symptoms.
Kathleen Gettelfinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families. I know firsthand the power of a safe and secure space that allows for exploration and examination. Seeking help is an act of both courage and vulnerability, and I meet these strengths with compassion, warmth, and understanding. Together, I work with clients to co-create an experience that facilitates honest reflection and a movement toward the change they seek. In addition to talk therapy, I also utilize EMDR therapy. It is my privilege to accompany and support clients on this powerful journey of self-discovery.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families. I know firsthand the power of a safe and secure space that allows for exploration and examination. Seeking help is an act of both courage and vulnerability, and I meet these strengths with compassion, warmth, and understanding. Together, I work with clients to co-create an experience that facilitates honest reflection and a movement toward the change they seek. In addition to talk therapy, I also utilize EMDR therapy. It is my privilege to accompany and support clients on this powerful journey of self-discovery.
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I am passionate about working with teens, adults, couples, and families. I aim to create a collaborative, empowering space that fosters self-discovery and vulnerability. I believe in tailoring treatment to your unique needs using evidence-based practices rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. With transparency and empathy, I hope our therapeutic relationship is a vehicle for healing that centers community and emphasizes your strengths.
I am passionate about working with teens, adults, couples, and families. I aim to create a collaborative, empowering space that fosters self-discovery and vulnerability. I believe in tailoring treatment to your unique needs using evidence-based practices rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. With transparency and empathy, I hope our therapeutic relationship is a vehicle for healing that centers community and emphasizes your strengths.
I specialize in working with clients struggling to find balance within emotional highs/lows, dealing with life transitions, anxiety that can show up as racing thoughts or excessive worry and low self-esteem. I primarily use DBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based CBT to provide evidence-based coping strategies and resources. By showing up authentically, my goal is to create a safe space for you to feel heard, empowered, and collaboratively work towards accomplishing your goals.
I specialize in working with clients struggling to find balance within emotional highs/lows, dealing with life transitions, anxiety that can show up as racing thoughts or excessive worry and low self-esteem. I primarily use DBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based CBT to provide evidence-based coping strategies and resources. By showing up authentically, my goal is to create a safe space for you to feel heard, empowered, and collaboratively work towards accomplishing your goals.
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist with a strong foundation in clinical counseling, committed to helping individuals achieve their mental health goals and improve their overall well-being. My experience in private practice, community mental health, and outpatient clinics have equipped me with a diverse skill set and a deep understanding of various therapeutic techniques. At the heart of my practice is the belief and potential for every individual. My goal for all the services I provide is to build a relationship that is characterized by safety and trust. It is a privilege to hear your story and support you.
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist with a strong foundation in clinical counseling, committed to helping individuals achieve their mental health goals and improve their overall well-being. My experience in private practice, community mental health, and outpatient clinics have equipped me with a diverse skill set and a deep understanding of various therapeutic techniques. At the heart of my practice is the belief and potential for every individual. My goal for all the services I provide is to build a relationship that is characterized by safety and trust. It is a privilege to hear your story and support you.
Life is difficult enough to navigate with support. Welcome to a space where you can find support, understanding, and guidance on your journey towards healing and personal growth. It takes courage and resilience to confront and address our struggles. I am here to provide a non-judgmental environment where you feel empowered and supported to search within and gain clarity about things that haven't made sense. By taking the first step of seeking help, you have started the journey to a deeper understanding of yourself, healthier coping mechanisms, and ultimately a more fulfilling life. I work with adolescents and adults.
Life is difficult enough to navigate with support. Welcome to a space where you can find support, understanding, and guidance on your journey towards healing and personal growth. It takes courage and resilience to confront and address our struggles. I am here to provide a non-judgmental environment where you feel empowered and supported to search within and gain clarity about things that haven't made sense. By taking the first step of seeking help, you have started the journey to a deeper understanding of yourself, healthier coping mechanisms, and ultimately a more fulfilling life. I work with adolescents and adults.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), hair-pulling/skin-picking, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). I have over a decade of experience working in private practice, university counseling centers, hospitals, and schools. I also frequently work with individuals facing stress, major life transitions, and academic or work-related issues. I've worked extensively with students and professionals in fields like law, medicine, and business.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), hair-pulling/skin-picking, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). I have over a decade of experience working in private practice, university counseling centers, hospitals, and schools. I also frequently work with individuals facing stress, major life transitions, and academic or work-related issues. I've worked extensively with students and professionals in fields like law, medicine, and business.
Therapy is a unique experience and journey for every individual. My goal is to provide you with a genuine, warm, and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your lived experiences and find empowerment and healing. As an integrative clinician, I draw from CBT, DBT, humanistic, and person-centered orientations in order to cater to each individual’s needs.
Therapy is a unique experience and journey for every individual. My goal is to provide you with a genuine, warm, and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your lived experiences and find empowerment and healing. As an integrative clinician, I draw from CBT, DBT, humanistic, and person-centered orientations in order to cater to each individual’s needs.
Shira Lichtenstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60625
I use a collaborative treatment approach and different behavioral therapies to help clients develop skills to live more effective and meaningful lives. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is at the core of supporting clients to reach their goals. I focus on each client and their level of need and recognize what works with one individual may not work for another. I use evidence based treatment to best support each client to help navigate their journey. I am passionate about mental health issues and strongly believe that given the right tools and resources, anyone can improve their mental health.
I use a collaborative treatment approach and different behavioral therapies to help clients develop skills to live more effective and meaningful lives. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is at the core of supporting clients to reach their goals. I focus on each client and their level of need and recognize what works with one individual may not work for another. I use evidence based treatment to best support each client to help navigate their journey. I am passionate about mental health issues and strongly believe that given the right tools and resources, anyone can improve their mental health.
Mikey's therapy lens is informed by their intersectional LGBTQIA+ affirming art therapy practice—incorporating a variety of art modalities for clients to explore. Their art therapy practice has spanned multiple age groups, from children, adolescents, and young adults to elders across Chicago. Mikey truly values working with a diverse array of clients on a wide range of issues clients may be facing.
Mikey's therapy lens is informed by their intersectional LGBTQIA+ affirming art therapy practice—incorporating a variety of art modalities for clients to explore. Their art therapy practice has spanned multiple age groups, from children, adolescents, and young adults to elders across Chicago. Mikey truly values working with a diverse array of clients on a wide range of issues clients may be facing.
I use an interactive style when doing therapy, guiding and empowering clients to trust the wisdom received from the unconscious, and to use that wisdom with awareness. In this way, we facilitate the individuation process together. Individuation continually returns the individual identity--the Ego--to a healthy intimacy with the Self, the core of our being. By companioning you as you deepen your relationship to the Self and the archetypes, our therapeutic alliance can help sustain a vibrant, healthy and genuine presence in life.
I use an interactive style when doing therapy, guiding and empowering clients to trust the wisdom received from the unconscious, and to use that wisdom with awareness. In this way, we facilitate the individuation process together. Individuation continually returns the individual identity--the Ego--to a healthy intimacy with the Self, the core of our being. By companioning you as you deepen your relationship to the Self and the archetypes, our therapeutic alliance can help sustain a vibrant, healthy and genuine presence in life.
