In Person Therapists in Chicago, IL
Emma Coate, LCSW - Lake Park Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Chicago, IL 60615
Waitlist for new clients
I understand that making the decision to begin therapy can be as daunting as it is positive. I will provide a warm, supportive space to begin to sort out life's challenges. I believe that everyone has the resilient capacity to create change and will help guide clients toward healthy goals by letting go of past issues, negative thoughts, and/or unwanted behaviors. As an experienced, licensed psychotherapist with a masters degree in clinical social work from the University of Chicago, I have been a practicing social worker since 2004 and a psychotherapist since 2011.
I understand that making the decision to begin therapy can be as daunting as it is positive. I will provide a warm, supportive space to begin to sort out life's challenges. I believe that everyone has the resilient capacity to create change and will help guide clients toward healthy goals by letting go of past issues, negative thoughts, and/or unwanted behaviors. As an experienced, licensed psychotherapist with a masters degree in clinical social work from the University of Chicago, I have been a practicing social worker since 2004 and a psychotherapist since 2011.
I offer sessions in-person on Tuesdays in our cozy Lincoln Park office, and virtual sessions Monday and Wednesday-Friday.
Now accepting new clients!
There’s a kind of pain that’s easy to ignore—until you can’t anymore. Maybe you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure why part of you still doesn’t feel safe. These aren’t flaws—they’re signs of a nervous system that learned to survive.
What would it be like to feel safe within yourself? To assert healthy boundaries? To have an inner voice rooted in self-compassion? Therapy won’t erase what you’ve experienced, but it can lessen its hold. It can give language to what once felt unspeakable. Together, we can explore how your past lives on in your present-day experiences, relationships, and beliefs.
I offer sessions in-person on Tuesdays in our cozy Lincoln Park office, and virtual sessions Monday and Wednesday-Friday.
Now accepting new clients!
There’s a kind of pain that’s easy to ignore—until you can’t anymore. Maybe you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure why part of you still doesn’t feel safe. These aren’t flaws—they’re signs of a nervous system that learned to survive.
What would it be like to feel safe within yourself? To assert healthy boundaries? To have an inner voice rooted in self-compassion? Therapy won’t erase what you’ve experienced, but it can lessen its hold. It can give language to what once felt unspeakable. Together, we can explore how your past lives on in your present-day experiences, relationships, and beliefs.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in painful patterns, struggling in relationships, or simply seeking more meaning in life — therapy can be a powerful step toward clarity and healing. My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and deeply collaborative. I believe in creating a safe space where you feel seen, heard, and understood — because real growth starts with genuine connection. I prioritize meeting the client before the problem. My theoretical lens involves taking a deep dive to look within and see how past experiences affect our present selves, which then influences who we want to become in the future.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in painful patterns, struggling in relationships, or simply seeking more meaning in life — therapy can be a powerful step toward clarity and healing. My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and deeply collaborative. I believe in creating a safe space where you feel seen, heard, and understood — because real growth starts with genuine connection. I prioritize meeting the client before the problem. My theoretical lens involves taking a deep dive to look within and see how past experiences affect our present selves, which then influences who we want to become in the future.
In-person testing with remote-supported options in IL, FL, and OH.
Smart doesn’t always mean thriving. Many of the students I see are bright, motivated, and capable, yet school feels harder than it should. Families describe daily battles with homework, unexplained dips in performance, or testing anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere. Others notice slow work pace, gaps in attention, or struggles with writing that aren’t explained by effort. Parents want clarity about what is really happening and how to help their child succeed without losing confidence. That is the space where my work begins.
In-person testing with remote-supported options in IL, FL, and OH.
Smart doesn’t always mean thriving. Many of the students I see are bright, motivated, and capable, yet school feels harder than it should. Families describe daily battles with homework, unexplained dips in performance, or testing anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere. Others notice slow work pace, gaps in attention, or struggles with writing that aren’t explained by effort. Parents want clarity about what is really happening and how to help their child succeed without losing confidence. That is the space where my work begins.
My approach to therapy centers healing and liberation through connection. I believe that relationships form the foundation of human experience, and that our deepest personal growth happens in caring, compassionate connection to ourselves and others. I draw from relational and psychodynamic approaches, as well as Internal Family Systems, to join my clients in exploring the historical and relational roots of their present-day challenges in ways that honor their adaptive origins and open up new paths for relating to the world.
My approach to therapy centers healing and liberation through connection. I believe that relationships form the foundation of human experience, and that our deepest personal growth happens in caring, compassionate connection to ourselves and others. I draw from relational and psychodynamic approaches, as well as Internal Family Systems, to join my clients in exploring the historical and relational roots of their present-day challenges in ways that honor their adaptive origins and open up new paths for relating to the world.
I specialize in working with men, especially those who identify as gay, bi or queer. Common issues I work with clients on include relationship/intimacy struggles, isolation, depression, shame, career issues, anger/rage, anxiety, sexual issues, feelings of numbness and addiction. I can assure you a level of comfort and understanding as well as specialized training when dealing with these issues. In addition, I take a sex positive approach and am attuned to the needs of poly, non-monogamous, kink and BDSM clients.
I specialize in working with men, especially those who identify as gay, bi or queer. Common issues I work with clients on include relationship/intimacy struggles, isolation, depression, shame, career issues, anger/rage, anxiety, sexual issues, feelings of numbness and addiction. I can assure you a level of comfort and understanding as well as specialized training when dealing with these issues. In addition, I take a sex positive approach and am attuned to the needs of poly, non-monogamous, kink and BDSM clients.
Our mission at AllOne Therapy is simple: to make quality mental health care accessible to all. We understand the barriers that can prevent people from seeking help, such as stigma, cost, and accessibility. That’s why we’ve created an online platform that eliminates these obstacles, making it easy for individuals to connect with licensed professionals from the comfort and privacy of their own homes.
Our mission at AllOne Therapy is simple: to make quality mental health care accessible to all. We understand the barriers that can prevent people from seeking help, such as stigma, cost, and accessibility. That’s why we’ve created an online platform that eliminates these obstacles, making it easy for individuals to connect with licensed professionals from the comfort and privacy of their own homes.
I offer therapy sessions in-person and via telehealth.
We all have the potential for growth, happiness, and health. Sometimes circumstances can make that seem more difficult. My intention is to help you feel empowered, nurtured, and strengthened by the work that we do together. Therapy is more than symptom relief and includes gaining insight into one’s self, patterns, and relationship dynamics. I enjoy working with individuals and couples and some of my areas of interest include: Religious Trauma, Couples Therapy, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Burnout, Life Transitions, Kink Exploration, Dating and Relationship Concerns, Sex Therapy, Communication Issues
I offer therapy sessions in-person and via telehealth.
We all have the potential for growth, happiness, and health. Sometimes circumstances can make that seem more difficult. My intention is to help you feel empowered, nurtured, and strengthened by the work that we do together. Therapy is more than symptom relief and includes gaining insight into one’s self, patterns, and relationship dynamics. I enjoy working with individuals and couples and some of my areas of interest include: Religious Trauma, Couples Therapy, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Burnout, Life Transitions, Kink Exploration, Dating and Relationship Concerns, Sex Therapy, Communication Issues
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has been providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families for 29 years. While I received my degrees many years ago and much has changed in my field, I have stayed current in my knowledge of Psychology. I provide therapy to people who are experiencing stress, change and discomfort in their current life. I work with diverse populations with a variety of needs. I visualize therapy as a partnership: you define your goals and we develop ways to help you experience the joy in life, that everyone deserves.
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has been providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families for 29 years. While I received my degrees many years ago and much has changed in my field, I have stayed current in my knowledge of Psychology. I provide therapy to people who are experiencing stress, change and discomfort in their current life. I work with diverse populations with a variety of needs. I visualize therapy as a partnership: you define your goals and we develop ways to help you experience the joy in life, that everyone deserves.
New Light Therapy Center, Practice Director
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60614
New Light therapists offer therapy in office or via Telehealth on most days of the week and will schedule based on your availability.
Welcome to New Light, where we embrace a holistic approach to cultivating well-being for clients of all ages. Located in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, our clinic is a place for connecting and healing. Here, we are dedicated to helping individuals, families, and couples on their journey to optimal mental and emotional health and well being. Whether you are a college student grappling with the rigors of academia or a parent looking for extra support with your child(ren), please look at the photos and captions below to learn more about the clinicians in the New Light therapy group and how we can assist you on your journey.
New Light therapists offer therapy in office or via Telehealth on most days of the week and will schedule based on your availability.
Welcome to New Light, where we embrace a holistic approach to cultivating well-being for clients of all ages. Located in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, our clinic is a place for connecting and healing. Here, we are dedicated to helping individuals, families, and couples on their journey to optimal mental and emotional health and well being. Whether you are a college student grappling with the rigors of academia or a parent looking for extra support with your child(ren), please look at the photos and captions below to learn more about the clinicians in the New Light therapy group and how we can assist you on your journey.
My approach is practical and solution-focused, emphasizing mindfulness and skill-building to help clients navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. I support individuals experiencing addiction, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, schizoaffective disorder, and men’s issues. Through structured guidance, I aim to empower clients to set healthy boundaries, strengthen emotional resilience, and create meaningful change. I am EMDR-trained and use this approach to help process trauma and other distressing experiences that may be holding you back.
My approach is practical and solution-focused, emphasizing mindfulness and skill-building to help clients navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. I support individuals experiencing addiction, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, schizoaffective disorder, and men’s issues. Through structured guidance, I aim to empower clients to set healthy boundaries, strengthen emotional resilience, and create meaningful change. I am EMDR-trained and use this approach to help process trauma and other distressing experiences that may be holding you back.
I've been privileged to serve individuals and the community for over 10 years through case management, advocacy, and clinical mental health counseling. The opportunity to learn through education, professional development and supervision has provided me with a foundation of measurable, ethical and holistic frameworks to serve. My framework starts with my ability to provide therapeutic interventions such as Client-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy and more!
I've been privileged to serve individuals and the community for over 10 years through case management, advocacy, and clinical mental health counseling. The opportunity to learn through education, professional development and supervision has provided me with a foundation of measurable, ethical and holistic frameworks to serve. My framework starts with my ability to provide therapeutic interventions such as Client-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy and more!
I offer therapy sessions in-person or online via video.
Are you feeling sad, anxious, or overwhelmed? Struggling with relationship challenges or loneliness? Reaching out for help is a courageous thing to do. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I offer a compassionate, thoughtful, and collaborative approach to navigating life’s difficulties. Together, we can work toward solutions that help you feel better as quickly as possible. I’ll support you in developing effective coping strategies and gaining a deeper understanding of your needs. I am committed to helping you use your strengths to grow personally and in your relationships with others.
I offer therapy sessions in-person or online via video.
Are you feeling sad, anxious, or overwhelmed? Struggling with relationship challenges or loneliness? Reaching out for help is a courageous thing to do. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I offer a compassionate, thoughtful, and collaborative approach to navigating life’s difficulties. Together, we can work toward solutions that help you feel better as quickly as possible. I’ll support you in developing effective coping strategies and gaining a deeper understanding of your needs. I am committed to helping you use your strengths to grow personally and in your relationships with others.
Echoes of past disappointments and trauma can follow us around, closing us off to new experiences. In our pain, we can feel isolated and disconnected from the world. These patterns disrupt the ability to wish for and pursue a more fulfilling life. Hope may feel difficult to hold onto and even harder to sustain.
Echoes of past disappointments and trauma can follow us around, closing us off to new experiences. In our pain, we can feel isolated and disconnected from the world. These patterns disrupt the ability to wish for and pursue a more fulfilling life. Hope may feel difficult to hold onto and even harder to sustain.
I am available in-person on Wednesdays and virtually Thursdays and Fridays.
Whether addressing sexual health, intimacy, body image, conflict, or relationships, I provide a safe, inclusive, and expansive space for clients to explore and heal.
I have extensive experience working with individuals and couples to navigate a wide range of concerns, including trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, sexual dysfunction, kinks and fetishes.
My approach is rooted in intersectional feminism, social justice, psychodynamic frameworks and attachment theory. I am here to help discover the hidden dynamics of desire, explore where your past meets your present and develop deeper, more authentic connections.
I am available in-person on Wednesdays and virtually Thursdays and Fridays.
Whether addressing sexual health, intimacy, body image, conflict, or relationships, I provide a safe, inclusive, and expansive space for clients to explore and heal.
I have extensive experience working with individuals and couples to navigate a wide range of concerns, including trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, sexual dysfunction, kinks and fetishes.
My approach is rooted in intersectional feminism, social justice, psychodynamic frameworks and attachment theory. I am here to help discover the hidden dynamics of desire, explore where your past meets your present and develop deeper, more authentic connections.
We currently have evening, weekend, and daytime sessions available, both in-person and virtual.
Hi! I'm Amanda, founder of Amanda Atkins Counseling Group. My practice is licensed to see clients in Florida, Colorado, Wisconsin, Illinois, & North Carolina - which can be helpful for family therapy or long distance couples! We love working with women, families, business owners, couples at all stages, parents (particularly parents of children with disabilities), as well as perinatal and postpartum people. We enjoy helping families (siblings/parents, any!) work through conflict as well as those struggling with grief, terminal illness, chronic illness, anxiety, & depression. We're an LGBTQ+ affirming practice - all are welcome here.
We currently have evening, weekend, and daytime sessions available, both in-person and virtual.
Hi! I'm Amanda, founder of Amanda Atkins Counseling Group. My practice is licensed to see clients in Florida, Colorado, Wisconsin, Illinois, & North Carolina - which can be helpful for family therapy or long distance couples! We love working with women, families, business owners, couples at all stages, parents (particularly parents of children with disabilities), as well as perinatal and postpartum people. We enjoy helping families (siblings/parents, any!) work through conflict as well as those struggling with grief, terminal illness, chronic illness, anxiety, & depression. We're an LGBTQ+ affirming practice - all are welcome here.
I offer in-person and virtual sessions Mondays and Fridays from 11-6:00pm.
My ideal client is an adult navigating anxiety, identity shifts, or life transitions. They’re thoughtful, resilient, and ready to grow but feel stuck. They want more than relief; they’re seeking lasting change. They’re looking to understand themselves, break harmful patterns, and show up more fully in their lives and communities. My job is to support them in reconnecting with their own wisdom so fully, in fact, that they eventually put me out of a job and become a healing force in the spaces they care about most.
I offer in-person and virtual sessions Mondays and Fridays from 11-6:00pm.
My ideal client is an adult navigating anxiety, identity shifts, or life transitions. They’re thoughtful, resilient, and ready to grow but feel stuck. They want more than relief; they’re seeking lasting change. They’re looking to understand themselves, break harmful patterns, and show up more fully in their lives and communities. My job is to support them in reconnecting with their own wisdom so fully, in fact, that they eventually put me out of a job and become a healing force in the spaces they care about most.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who obtained my Masters in Social Work from Loyola University of Chicago. I am passionate about working with individuals and partnerships to assist them in uncovering strengths and building skills to navigate relationships with themselves and others. I especially enjoy working with folks who are pursuing therapy for the first time. I became a clinical social worker because of my fascination for the human experience and all its nuances. I am honored to walk alongside folks in the space that therapy creates that doesn’t exist anywhere else. When you sit down for a session, you are the sole focus.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who obtained my Masters in Social Work from Loyola University of Chicago. I am passionate about working with individuals and partnerships to assist them in uncovering strengths and building skills to navigate relationships with themselves and others. I especially enjoy working with folks who are pursuing therapy for the first time. I became a clinical social worker because of my fascination for the human experience and all its nuances. I am honored to walk alongside folks in the space that therapy creates that doesn’t exist anywhere else. When you sit down for a session, you are the sole focus.
I offer therapy to diverse individuals, couples, and families in a small private practice setting. For adults and adolescents, I offer traditional talk therapy, and for children, I offer play therapy. Some of my particular areas of interest are identity development, emotion regulation, major life transitions, and grief. I also have experience working with attachment, intergenerational and childhood trauma.
I offer therapy to diverse individuals, couples, and families in a small private practice setting. For adults and adolescents, I offer traditional talk therapy, and for children, I offer play therapy. Some of my particular areas of interest are identity development, emotion regulation, major life transitions, and grief. I also have experience working with attachment, intergenerational and childhood trauma.
I help people who feel stuck and unhappy. Maybe you feel depressed or anxious; maybe you are lonely; maybe you feel uncertain about relationships or work. Perhaps your problems are new; perhaps you have been struggling for years. Maybe nobody would guess how you feel because on the outside, you seem to hold yourself together so well. But inside, you carry a heavy weight. I know it takes courage to be vulnerable and address your complicated thoughts and feelings. I am here to listen and to help. Together, we will collaborate to sort through hidden barriers and patterns that prevent you from creating changes and making new choices.
I help people who feel stuck and unhappy. Maybe you feel depressed or anxious; maybe you are lonely; maybe you feel uncertain about relationships or work. Perhaps your problems are new; perhaps you have been struggling for years. Maybe nobody would guess how you feel because on the outside, you seem to hold yourself together so well. But inside, you carry a heavy weight. I know it takes courage to be vulnerable and address your complicated thoughts and feelings. I am here to listen and to help. Together, we will collaborate to sort through hidden barriers and patterns that prevent you from creating changes and making new choices.
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