In Person Therapists in Chicago, IL
I offer in-person sessions in Chicago, IL.
I received my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling along with an additional certifications in substance use counseling, trauma, advanced grief, and sex-informed therapy. I use a person-centered approach to treat adults with a variety of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, panic, life/relationship/education/career transitions, grief, issues with attachment and relationships, self-esteem, chronic mental health challenges, and less healthy coping such as substance use, avoidance, codependence, self-harm, isolation, and people-pleasing.
I offer in-person sessions in Chicago, IL.
I received my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling along with an additional certifications in substance use counseling, trauma, advanced grief, and sex-informed therapy. I use a person-centered approach to treat adults with a variety of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, panic, life/relationship/education/career transitions, grief, issues with attachment and relationships, self-esteem, chronic mental health challenges, and less healthy coping such as substance use, avoidance, codependence, self-harm, isolation, and people-pleasing.
We support adults and adults experiencing emotional challenges including chronic stress, anxiety, sadness and depression, low self-concept, self-doubt, feelings being stuck, overwhelmed or hopeless and struggles with identity development and relationship challenges.
We support adults and adults experiencing emotional challenges including chronic stress, anxiety, sadness and depression, low self-concept, self-doubt, feelings being stuck, overwhelmed or hopeless and struggles with identity development and relationship challenges.
Through years of personal growth, self-discovery, and education, I've developed a comprehensive understanding of the various stressors that impact our self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. I recognize the complex interplay of relational, environmental, demographic, systemic, familial, biological, psychological, and physical factors that shape our personal and professional lives. I aim to help my clients challenge and manage their stressors, utilize their strengths, and achieve their goals.
Through years of personal growth, self-discovery, and education, I've developed a comprehensive understanding of the various stressors that impact our self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. I recognize the complex interplay of relational, environmental, demographic, systemic, familial, biological, psychological, and physical factors that shape our personal and professional lives. I aim to help my clients challenge and manage their stressors, utilize their strengths, and achieve their goals.
I am a solution-focused therapist with a collaborative, non-judgemental, and client centered approach to treatment. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their challenges and make progress towards creating healthy and satisfying lives. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other empirically validated treatments such as prolonged exposure (PE) and ERP. I have experience working with diverse populations in a variety of settings providing treatment for depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, panic disorder, and social anxiety.
I am a solution-focused therapist with a collaborative, non-judgemental, and client centered approach to treatment. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their challenges and make progress towards creating healthy and satisfying lives. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other empirically validated treatments such as prolonged exposure (PE) and ERP. I have experience working with diverse populations in a variety of settings providing treatment for depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, panic disorder, and social anxiety.
Megan Kelly Brennan
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CYI
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
The most important thing I want potential clients to know is that I truly love doing therapy and sincerely care about the people I with work with. The belief that clients can create greater self awareness, insight and transformation through a non-judgmental, safe and compassionate relationship is the foundation of my approach. By providing an open and collaborative space, clients can explore their thought patterns, emotional/somatic states and behavioral experience to promote meaningful changes. I bring a warm smile, a curious, gentle, down to earth manner, a sense of humor and an authentic
self into the therapy room.
The most important thing I want potential clients to know is that I truly love doing therapy and sincerely care about the people I with work with. The belief that clients can create greater self awareness, insight and transformation through a non-judgmental, safe and compassionate relationship is the foundation of my approach. By providing an open and collaborative space, clients can explore their thought patterns, emotional/somatic states and behavioral experience to promote meaningful changes. I bring a warm smile, a curious, gentle, down to earth manner, a sense of humor and an authentic
self into the therapy room.
There are times when we feel stuck and needing some sort of change. We do not always know what that change is. Fears, anxieties, or other obstacles get in the way. We grow frustrated with our inability to create change. Perhaps you are uncertain as to whether you want to continue in your career path. Maybe you are frustrated with your relationship and need to change it, or are considering moving on. Maybe you are continually having difficulties expressing yourself, or in dealing with stress, grief, anxieties, depression, or family/relationship matters.
There are times when we feel stuck and needing some sort of change. We do not always know what that change is. Fears, anxieties, or other obstacles get in the way. We grow frustrated with our inability to create change. Perhaps you are uncertain as to whether you want to continue in your career path. Maybe you are frustrated with your relationship and need to change it, or are considering moving on. Maybe you are continually having difficulties expressing yourself, or in dealing with stress, grief, anxieties, depression, or family/relationship matters.
In person and video/audio sessions are offered.
Throughout the lifespan people can experience suffering or emotional pain. Some are in need of relief from the manifestations, or even symptoms, of emotional pain. Others are curious to understand the source(s) of the suffering. Exploring emotional pain and its origins can lead to knowing oneself more deeply (including talents and other positive qualities). Some considering therapy are seeking to enhance their abilities to relate to significant people in their life. Any of these are good reasons to consult a well-trained and experienced therapist. I am available for such consultation to determine how to work together effectively.
In person and video/audio sessions are offered.
Throughout the lifespan people can experience suffering or emotional pain. Some are in need of relief from the manifestations, or even symptoms, of emotional pain. Others are curious to understand the source(s) of the suffering. Exploring emotional pain and its origins can lead to knowing oneself more deeply (including talents and other positive qualities). Some considering therapy are seeking to enhance their abilities to relate to significant people in their life. Any of these are good reasons to consult a well-trained and experienced therapist. I am available for such consultation to determine how to work together effectively.
In-person in Chicago or virtual across IL.
My ideal client is someone who feels emotionally overwhelmed often anxious, depressed, or carrying the weight of unresolved trauma but is ready for change. They value privacy and seek discreet, one-on-one therapy where they can be truly themselves without fear of judgment.
They long for an authentic, trusting relationship with a therapist who meets them with compassion and honesty. Their goals often include managing emotions, building confidence, setting boundaries, and creating deeper, more fulfilling connections. They want to feel safe, seen, and supported as they work toward healing and reclaiming their sense of self.
In-person in Chicago or virtual across IL.
My ideal client is someone who feels emotionally overwhelmed often anxious, depressed, or carrying the weight of unresolved trauma but is ready for change. They value privacy and seek discreet, one-on-one therapy where they can be truly themselves without fear of judgment.
They long for an authentic, trusting relationship with a therapist who meets them with compassion and honesty. Their goals often include managing emotions, building confidence, setting boundaries, and creating deeper, more fulfilling connections. They want to feel safe, seen, and supported as they work toward healing and reclaiming their sense of self.
Have you ever felt like you're not good enough and you are unable to shake this feeling? Have you felt like most things are unmanageable? Do you feel no one hears or sees you? Are there feelings of anger, or resentment towards yourself or someone else? Are you in a never-ending cycle of worry, guilt, denial, shame or regret? Is it hard for you to be around others without feeling judged or ridiculed? Are you just frustrated with life in general? If you have answered yes to ANY of the above questions, allow me to help you. I provide therapy in an authentic nonjudgmental manner for individuals, couples or families.
Have you ever felt like you're not good enough and you are unable to shake this feeling? Have you felt like most things are unmanageable? Do you feel no one hears or sees you? Are there feelings of anger, or resentment towards yourself or someone else? Are you in a never-ending cycle of worry, guilt, denial, shame or regret? Is it hard for you to be around others without feeling judged or ridiculed? Are you just frustrated with life in general? If you have answered yes to ANY of the above questions, allow me to help you. I provide therapy in an authentic nonjudgmental manner for individuals, couples or families.
Finding a therapist that meets your needs and makes you feel comfortable makes all the difference in the therapeutic process. It’s one of the most important factors that impact treatment and recovery. Therapy is a journey that should be shared with someone you’re comfortable with and trust. Working with me you will find a sympathetic and genuine therapist. I partner with my clients and gently challenge them in a safe and nonjudgmental environment. I encourage them to explore their thoughts, feelings, and fears in order to understand the obstacles they are experiencing and help them make the changes that are necessary to improve life
Finding a therapist that meets your needs and makes you feel comfortable makes all the difference in the therapeutic process. It’s one of the most important factors that impact treatment and recovery. Therapy is a journey that should be shared with someone you’re comfortable with and trust. Working with me you will find a sympathetic and genuine therapist. I partner with my clients and gently challenge them in a safe and nonjudgmental environment. I encourage them to explore their thoughts, feelings, and fears in order to understand the obstacles they are experiencing and help them make the changes that are necessary to improve life
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy offers an in depth approach to explore and understand one’s feelings, which can bring emotional relief and lead to change that have lasting effects. Through this process of understanding one’s feelings, exploring the root of conflicts and the meaning of behavior, different possibilities open up to the way a person can think and feel . At different moments in life, one experiences pain, sadness, anger and becomes worried. These feelings manifest themselves in a variety of ways and affect one’s sense of well being and relationships.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy offers an in depth approach to explore and understand one’s feelings, which can bring emotional relief and lead to change that have lasting effects. Through this process of understanding one’s feelings, exploring the root of conflicts and the meaning of behavior, different possibilities open up to the way a person can think and feel . At different moments in life, one experiences pain, sadness, anger and becomes worried. These feelings manifest themselves in a variety of ways and affect one’s sense of well being and relationships.
My ideal client is someone experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, or self-esteem issues, often linked to life transitions, sexuality and gender identity, work or school challenges, relationships, or family dynamics. They need a safe and supportive space to explore these challenges and seek guidance on how to navigate them. Their goals are to understand and manage their symptoms, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and improve their overall mental and emotional well-being. They want to regain control over their lives and feel empowered to make positive changes because they believe in their capacity for growth and healing.
My ideal client is someone experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, or self-esteem issues, often linked to life transitions, sexuality and gender identity, work or school challenges, relationships, or family dynamics. They need a safe and supportive space to explore these challenges and seek guidance on how to navigate them. Their goals are to understand and manage their symptoms, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and improve their overall mental and emotional well-being. They want to regain control over their lives and feel empowered to make positive changes because they believe in their capacity for growth and healing.
I am available in-person and virtual; Monday through Friday from 4-8 pm and weekend!
Nurturing Together — because healing truly takes a village. We use creative, integrative approaches that connect talk therapy with body movement and yoga to address trauma, anxiety, and depression. Our compassionate framework supports the whole self, fostering self-awareness and developing self-soothing strategies for lasting well-being.
I am available in-person and virtual; Monday through Friday from 4-8 pm and weekend!
Nurturing Together — because healing truly takes a village. We use creative, integrative approaches that connect talk therapy with body movement and yoga to address trauma, anxiety, and depression. Our compassionate framework supports the whole self, fostering self-awareness and developing self-soothing strategies for lasting well-being.
I am a child/adolescent psychologist. I received my PhD in counseling psychology from Loyola University Chicago and my training at Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Med Center, La Rabida Children's Hospital at UofC and Urban Youth Trauma Center.
I am a child/adolescent psychologist. I received my PhD in counseling psychology from Loyola University Chicago and my training at Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Med Center, La Rabida Children's Hospital at UofC and Urban Youth Trauma Center.
I became a psychotherapist later in life, bringing to our sessions a rich tapestry of lived experience and expertise in medical science alongside in-depth psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, and relational therapy. My goal is to help you feel seen, heard, and supported as you rediscover inner strength and resilience. My diverse background enables me to relate deeply to clients and offer a compassionate, nuanced understanding of how childhood trauma, relational wounds, loneliness, and loss of purpose shape one’s sense of self. Together, we’ll explore these experiences and create a path toward healing, connection, and renewed meaning.
I became a psychotherapist later in life, bringing to our sessions a rich tapestry of lived experience and expertise in medical science alongside in-depth psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, and relational therapy. My goal is to help you feel seen, heard, and supported as you rediscover inner strength and resilience. My diverse background enables me to relate deeply to clients and offer a compassionate, nuanced understanding of how childhood trauma, relational wounds, loneliness, and loss of purpose shape one’s sense of self. Together, we’ll explore these experiences and create a path toward healing, connection, and renewed meaning.
I offer therapy sessions virtually or in-person at our beautiful office in Roscoe Village, Chicago.
Do you feel like you’re always giving more than you get in relationships? Whether it’s codependency, gaslighting, or feeling invisible, I help people untangle toxic patterns and reconnect with their sense of self.
Relationship stress can take many forms—feeling stuck in codependent or enmeshed dynamics, navigating emotional abuse, or coping with the impact of a partner or family member’s substance use. These challenges can leave you anxious, overwhelmed, or questioning your own reality. If you’ve ever thought, “Why don’t things feel right?” even if you can’t fully explain it—you’re not alone.
I offer therapy sessions virtually or in-person at our beautiful office in Roscoe Village, Chicago.
Do you feel like you’re always giving more than you get in relationships? Whether it’s codependency, gaslighting, or feeling invisible, I help people untangle toxic patterns and reconnect with their sense of self.
Relationship stress can take many forms—feeling stuck in codependent or enmeshed dynamics, navigating emotional abuse, or coping with the impact of a partner or family member’s substance use. These challenges can leave you anxious, overwhelmed, or questioning your own reality. If you’ve ever thought, “Why don’t things feel right?” even if you can’t fully explain it—you’re not alone.
I love working with people of all cultures who have histories of trauma and addiction and who want to make pivotal breakthroughs in recovery. I work best with patients who engage honestly, directly and courageously; welcome challenges; and want to thrive. We discover and nurture strengths borne of struggle. I specialize in culturally responsive group treatment of trauma and addiction, relationship issues, family dynamics and multigenerational legacies. I empower patients; we tap into their insight, intellect, creativity and spontaneity. I enthusiastically welcome Black, Brown, Indigenous, and other People of Color to my practice.
I love working with people of all cultures who have histories of trauma and addiction and who want to make pivotal breakthroughs in recovery. I work best with patients who engage honestly, directly and courageously; welcome challenges; and want to thrive. We discover and nurture strengths borne of struggle. I specialize in culturally responsive group treatment of trauma and addiction, relationship issues, family dynamics and multigenerational legacies. I empower patients; we tap into their insight, intellect, creativity and spontaneity. I enthusiastically welcome Black, Brown, Indigenous, and other People of Color to my practice.
I offer both in-person and tele-health sessions and work from a holistic, strength-based perspective that invites clients to take an active role in their healing.
I specialize in working with high-achieving women who are navigating the complex pressures of success, identity, and daily life. Many of my clients appear to have it all together on the outside, while silently struggling with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, depression, or disordered eating. My goal is to help them reconnect with their inner resilience, challenge self-limiting beliefs, and find sustainable ways to thrive—not just survive.
I offer both in-person and tele-health sessions and work from a holistic, strength-based perspective that invites clients to take an active role in their healing.
I specialize in working with high-achieving women who are navigating the complex pressures of success, identity, and daily life. Many of my clients appear to have it all together on the outside, while silently struggling with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, depression, or disordered eating. My goal is to help them reconnect with their inner resilience, challenge self-limiting beliefs, and find sustainable ways to thrive—not just survive.
I see therapy as a collaborative journey, where you and I are fellow travelers
Therapy can help with relieving stress, navigating a difficult transition, or addressing specific concerns—but it also offers something deeper. It provides a rare opportunity to grapple with life’s big questions: “Who am I?” “What truly matters to me?” “What do I want my life to be about?” My role is to offer support, encouragement, and guidance, while yours is to engage in honest self-exploration and take steps toward meaningful change. Together, we explore and integrate the many facets and layers of who you are in this ongoing journey of growth.
I see therapy as a collaborative journey, where you and I are fellow travelers
Therapy can help with relieving stress, navigating a difficult transition, or addressing specific concerns—but it also offers something deeper. It provides a rare opportunity to grapple with life’s big questions: “Who am I?” “What truly matters to me?” “What do I want my life to be about?” My role is to offer support, encouragement, and guidance, while yours is to engage in honest self-exploration and take steps toward meaningful change. Together, we explore and integrate the many facets and layers of who you are in this ongoing journey of growth.
NOW Accepting New Clients! It's okay to not be okay. Life happens, and we all need support and someone to talk to. The first step, and often the hardest, is asking for help. I offer you a safe space to explore and process what is going on in your life without judgement or preconception. We will partner together to help you find your best path forward.
NOW Accepting New Clients! It's okay to not be okay. Life happens, and we all need support and someone to talk to. The first step, and often the hardest, is asking for help. I offer you a safe space to explore and process what is going on in your life without judgement or preconception. We will partner together to help you find your best path forward.
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