Therapists in Chicago, IL

Dr. Tony Fletcher is a well-known and respected clinical neuropsychologist, licensed clinical psychologist and diplomate in forensic psychology with over 20 years of clinical and courtroom experience. His expertise is in various assessments (academic, learning disorders, TBI, forensic, psychiatric, emotional and cognitive) of children from the age of five to geriatric populations. Dr. Fletcher's therapeutic orientations are in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

The clients I work alongside of often seek reflection and changes in their life. This can sometimes be scary, painful, intimidating and occasionally leading to leave things as they are. However in my experience, the thirst for a more fulfilling life is always present. Sometimes hiding behind a hobby or creative interest, music we listen to, places that make us feel at home or a certain moment of the year when we feel more hopeful. I deeply enjoy helping my clients find those special pieces of fulfillment together. With time and intention, these later become the foundation for healing, change, and deeper reflection.

I believe that, for the most part, we’re all doing our best. But I also believe that people are often capable of much more than we tend to give ourselves credit for, because it can be hard to find the power and strength we have inside ourselves when we feel unseen and unheard. I think that’s why therapy can be such an important and effective intervention for a lot of people. I never want a client to feel like they have to be in therapy forever, but I’m happy to stay in the journey with them as long as they want to be there.

As a leader in the neurodiversity movement, I have dedicated my work as a therapist, educator, speaker, supervisor, business owner, and writer to support major shifts in conceptualizing mental health and create lasting change for neurodivergent folks. I specialize in working with clients who are exploring ADHD, AuDHD, autism, race, creativity, artistic identity, queerness, executive functioning, and relationships through individual, couples, and family therapy. I lead with authenticity and a unique focus on language that helps my clients design a life that reflects their unique wants, interests, desires, goals, and identities.

Association for Multicultural Behavioral Health is a multispecialty group practice providing counseling, psychotherapy, consultation, evaluations and assessment services for individuals, families, and organizations. Our goal is to help people of different ethnic and cultural groups to access mental health services in their native language.

As your therapist, I understand that seeking help can be a difficult and vulnerable process. It takes courage to take the first step and I commend you for that. I want you to know that I am here to support you with kindness, empathy, and understanding. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can freely express yourself without any fear. Together, we can work through any challenges and help you achieve your goals, so you can start living the life you want.

It's my belief that people have many of their own answers, they just need the dedicated time and space to process and explore. I assist my clients in understanding and overcoming the challenges that they face day to day. Through a transparent and collaborative therapeutic relationship, I guide clients in honoring their needs and accomplishing their goals. Therapy can be a powerful tool in one’s mental health toolbox. My goal in therapy is for clients to feel empowered to use ALL of their tools including social support, health care, boundary-setting, well-managed medication, joyful movement, and effective communication.

I am passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families who are seeking greater self understanding, meaning, and connection in their lives. My hope is to build a relationship with you that is personal, genuine, and centers your needs and goals; whether that is related to stressors and worries, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and more. This foundation can allow us to recognize what patterns, cycles, and blocks you might be facing, what change can look like going forward, and how to achieve that.

In my practice, I work with men and women, individuals and couples. I focus largely on the dynamics and the contexts in which people live, both in their current relationships and in the ones that helped to shape them. I help people through the transitions of their lives, through loss and "stuck" places, past the obstacles to achieving meaning in life and intimacy in relationships. I work in a cognitive/directive and very open personal style.

I am Latina therapist passionate about providing mental health support to underprivileged communities and eliminating the negative stigma of mental health. I enjoy working with individuals who are looking for self growth, as well as families looking to improve communication skills between parents and children. I offer Spanish speaking services and virtual sessions.

Starting therapy can feel intimidating but I will work to help you feel accepted and empowered throughout the therapeutic process. My clinical style is warm, collaborative, engaging, and empathic. I firmly believe our work together should start with building a trusting and genuine therapeutic relationship. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for growth and exploration. We all have unique experiences and I utilize a strengths-based, client-centered approach to meet you where you are and work toward your individual goals.

I am passionate about working with trans and gender non-conforming folx, as well as children and those struggling with mood related concerns. I believe in the importance of being myself in the room and strive to work with my clients to create a space where authenticity, openness, freedom, playfulness, vulnerability, and understanding abound.

I work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing significant life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma or PTSD, depression and anxiety, or struggling to deal with shame and low self-esteem. I also work with men’s issues and LGBTQ+ issues. My area of expertise is working with individuals who are overcoming painful emotions such as guilt, shame, or inadequacy that have been holding them back from living their best lives.

I have experience working both with clients of all ages. While I am happy to work with everyone, I am passionate about helping children, teens and young adults through the joys and challenges that those years bring. I incorporate empathy, humor, authenticity and respect into my work in order to build a warm, caring environment for my clients. I have clinical experience working with and treating anxiety, depression, the stress that comes from having ADHD, low self-esteem, body image issues, family challenges, relational issues, grief and loss, trauma and life transitions of all kinds.

All things in life need a little TLC sometimes - seeking help while taking one day at a time is the bravest thing you can do to help sort through the stress, chaos and challenges that are weighing on you. Perhaps you are facing some big life changes, motivated to improve your work-life balance, burdened by worry, flooded by negative thoughts, or hoping to work on your communication style to better your relationships. This process can seem so overwhelming at first, and I would love to help you through it so you can accomplish your goals.

I understand that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in a positive therapeutic experience, and as such, I believe that psychotherapy is just as much of a place to laugh and celebrate joys as it is a place to grieve and manage disappointments. I value taking a collaborative, non-hierarchical approach to therapy, drawing from a feminist and social justice lens.

Usually, people look for help when they are faced with a situation that they are unable to find a satisfactory solution to either in their own repertoire of experiences or within their immediate environment. Situations can involve the loss of a loved one, or a marriage. It can also include a family crisis, anxiety, depression, difficulty connecting and maintaining a connection with others, work troubles, and illness and death.

Hello! My name is Ian Gough. I am a licensed therapist living in Chicago. I obtained my master's in clinical mental health counseling from National Louis University. I also grew up around counselors and always felt that same calling. I tend toward an integrative approach, in which I can pull from holistic interventions as well as empirically proven techniques such as CBT and ACT. I have experience with and am totally open to clients of all genders, ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds. I consider myself a person-centered therapist, one who will use whatever tools necessary to facilitate positive change. Go ahead and give me a call!

Choosing to pursue therapy is a difficult decision but one that can offer great benefit. I work primarily with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and problems in their interpersonal relationships. Often clients I work with report feeling "stuck" in their lives. My approach is practical and present-focused yet grounded in the an understanding of the ways our past experiences may have contributed to our present difficulties. I help patients explore and work through what gets in the way of them leading a meaningful, satisfying life.