Life Coaching Therapists in Chicago, IL

Using a combination of insight, accountability, and courageous action, you can reduce your anxiety and discover new love for life too.
You're in your 30's, 40's, or 50's and you're not living or feeling what you thought you'd be feeling in this midlife era (" life's second trimester"). Life feels like a weekly grind, possibly in your job or raising a family or even in having fun, which can begin to feel empty if there's nothing new in sight. Had you intended this to be your life? Did you know it was going to feel this way? It's not necessarily that you don't value these things, but they don't ignite the magic of possibility or creativity anymore. You wonder if there is more to life than this, and if there's a way to discover or return to that source of electricity.
Using a combination of insight, accountability, and courageous action, you can reduce your anxiety and discover new love for life too.
You're in your 30's, 40's, or 50's and you're not living or feeling what you thought you'd be feeling in this midlife era (" life's second trimester"). Life feels like a weekly grind, possibly in your job or raising a family or even in having fun, which can begin to feel empty if there's nothing new in sight. Had you intended this to be your life? Did you know it was going to feel this way? It's not necessarily that you don't value these things, but they don't ignite the magic of possibility or creativity anymore. You wonder if there is more to life than this, and if there's a way to discover or return to that source of electricity.

That being said, I also know that the most difficult things in life also tend to be the most rewarding.
I am a firm believer that making the decision to address your issues takes a great deal of courage and bravery. Many of us come from circumstances or environments that encourage us to push through pain by burying it, outworking it, or avoiding it. While these coping skills help us to survive, they don't necessarily encourage us to thrive. As a therapist with psychodynamic training and extensive life coaching experience, it is important to me that our sessions focus on identifying where core issues are coming from, encourage collaborative problem solving, as well as create space for intentional goal setting.
That being said, I also know that the most difficult things in life also tend to be the most rewarding.
I am a firm believer that making the decision to address your issues takes a great deal of courage and bravery. Many of us come from circumstances or environments that encourage us to push through pain by burying it, outworking it, or avoiding it. While these coping skills help us to survive, they don't necessarily encourage us to thrive. As a therapist with psychodynamic training and extensive life coaching experience, it is important to me that our sessions focus on identifying where core issues are coming from, encourage collaborative problem solving, as well as create space for intentional goal setting.

I am ready to share my experience and big heart to guide and support you to a more awakened life.
Sometimes it is time to just stop. Stop believing that voice in your head that is so demanding, so critical, so unkind. Stop running, stop fighting, stop avoiding, stop numbing. Sometimes it is time to start. Start waking up, start feeling more alive, start coming home, start loving yourself and others more deeply than ever before. Becoming more present in this constantly beeping and flickering culture of ours is the major personal challenge of the 21st century. Feelings of joy and contentment take place now, not in the future or the past. Experiencing your feelings fully is the key to opening the door to a more satisfying life.
I am ready to share my experience and big heart to guide and support you to a more awakened life.
Sometimes it is time to just stop. Stop believing that voice in your head that is so demanding, so critical, so unkind. Stop running, stop fighting, stop avoiding, stop numbing. Sometimes it is time to start. Start waking up, start feeling more alive, start coming home, start loving yourself and others more deeply than ever before. Becoming more present in this constantly beeping and flickering culture of ours is the major personal challenge of the 21st century. Feelings of joy and contentment take place now, not in the future or the past. Experiencing your feelings fully is the key to opening the door to a more satisfying life.

Sam Boyd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60661
I really enjoy seeing clients develop a more compassionate way of life, that enables them to live more fully present with their own experience.
Anxiety, again, don’t you ever take a break? Of course you don’t. Before work, at work, after work. Intense anxiety is hard. I get it, I’ve been there. It’s difficult to feel like you’re constantly pushing through each day, just trying to survive. Making matters worse, there’s no energy left to actually find a better way to live. If you're honest, sometimes It’s hard to believe that a path out of survival mode exists at all. Facing a challenge like anxiety alone is overwhelming.
I really enjoy seeing clients develop a more compassionate way of life, that enables them to live more fully present with their own experience.
Anxiety, again, don’t you ever take a break? Of course you don’t. Before work, at work, after work. Intense anxiety is hard. I get it, I’ve been there. It’s difficult to feel like you’re constantly pushing through each day, just trying to survive. Making matters worse, there’s no energy left to actually find a better way to live. If you're honest, sometimes It’s hard to believe that a path out of survival mode exists at all. Facing a challenge like anxiety alone is overwhelming.

It's my belief that you can't help how you feel, but you can help what you do about it. By enhancing your state of mind, and investing in a better relationship with yourself you can make a lasting improvement in your life. Through the development of a professional, safe, empathic and fulfilling relationship with my clients I'm able to provide exceptional counseling services to adults, children, teens & their families dealing with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, social anxiety, life transitions and adjustment difficulties, self-esteem, work- life balance, grieving, infertility issues, ADHD & others.
It's my belief that you can't help how you feel, but you can help what you do about it. By enhancing your state of mind, and investing in a better relationship with yourself you can make a lasting improvement in your life. Through the development of a professional, safe, empathic and fulfilling relationship with my clients I'm able to provide exceptional counseling services to adults, children, teens & their families dealing with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, social anxiety, life transitions and adjustment difficulties, self-esteem, work- life balance, grieving, infertility issues, ADHD & others.

Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis are opportunities for children and adults to work through the challenges of anxiety and depression, as well as traumas such as loss or abuse, and the defeating patterns of human interaction that result in problems in interpersonal relationships. Both modes of treatment provide opportunities for children and adults to experience improvement in their abilities to consolidate their talents and skills and to work more effectively toward their life goals. Thetis Cromie earned a doctorate from the Divinity School of the University of Chicago and holds master's degrees from the Divinity School and the School of Social Service.
Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis are opportunities for children and adults to work through the challenges of anxiety and depression, as well as traumas such as loss or abuse, and the defeating patterns of human interaction that result in problems in interpersonal relationships. Both modes of treatment provide opportunities for children and adults to experience improvement in their abilities to consolidate their talents and skills and to work more effectively toward their life goals. Thetis Cromie earned a doctorate from the Divinity School of the University of Chicago and holds master's degrees from the Divinity School and the School of Social Service.

Together, we’ll work through the layers of your story, honoring your journey while focusing on a future where you feel empowered, whole, and in control of how you navigate life.
Healing is an empowering journey—it’s about reclaiming your power and harnessing it to become the highest version of yourself. For me, this process is not about rejecting past experiences but about learning to be in control of how trauma manifests in your life. My goal is to help clients transcend what no longer serves them, moving beyond survival to a place of growth, resilience, and self-mastery.
Together, we’ll work through the layers of your story, honoring your journey while focusing on a future where you feel empowered, whole, and in control of how you navigate life.
Healing is an empowering journey—it’s about reclaiming your power and harnessing it to become the highest version of yourself. For me, this process is not about rejecting past experiences but about learning to be in control of how trauma manifests in your life. My goal is to help clients transcend what no longer serves them, moving beyond survival to a place of growth, resilience, and self-mastery.

As a bilingual (Eng/Spa) clinician, I steadfastly uphold the belief in fostering an egalitarian relationship with clients to facilitate the self-reflective & exploratory process of addressing personal concerns in therapy. I work with adults, specializing in individual & couples. My areas of expertise include working with relationship challenges, LGBTQ+ community concerns, treating ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety, transitions/grief/loss. My holistic perspective delves into the cognitive-emotional-biological dimensions of human behavior, with a focus on exploring oppressive issues, early life experiences/dynamics, & attachment.
As a bilingual (Eng/Spa) clinician, I steadfastly uphold the belief in fostering an egalitarian relationship with clients to facilitate the self-reflective & exploratory process of addressing personal concerns in therapy. I work with adults, specializing in individual & couples. My areas of expertise include working with relationship challenges, LGBTQ+ community concerns, treating ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety, transitions/grief/loss. My holistic perspective delves into the cognitive-emotional-biological dimensions of human behavior, with a focus on exploring oppressive issues, early life experiences/dynamics, & attachment.

I'm experienced in treating individuals from all walks of life and backgrounds.
I'm a psychologist who's caring and direct. I use compassion, wisdom and humor to help clients understand and deal with problems in a way that's respectful and honors their unique situation. My style is grounded in the belief that promoting an individual's innate desire and ability to move forward in life is the key to progress in therapy. If you're feeling overwhelmed in life, dealing with something you find increasingly hard to handle and are ready to make a change, I can help. Please consider calling me to begin exploring a new way to live.
I'm experienced in treating individuals from all walks of life and backgrounds.
I'm a psychologist who's caring and direct. I use compassion, wisdom and humor to help clients understand and deal with problems in a way that's respectful and honors their unique situation. My style is grounded in the belief that promoting an individual's innate desire and ability to move forward in life is the key to progress in therapy. If you're feeling overwhelmed in life, dealing with something you find increasingly hard to handle and are ready to make a change, I can help. Please consider calling me to begin exploring a new way to live.

www.HopeLandTherapy.com 708-274-7991 Call or e-mail for scheduling information. Improve: Relationship with self, Couple relationship, Family relationships, Self-esteem, Anxiety, ADHD, Self-improvement, Relaxation, Grounding, PTSD, Sexual trauma, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, and more! Get help now with Therapy or Life Coaching. Call today and start your journey to well-being.
www.HopeLandTherapy.com 708-274-7991 Call or e-mail for scheduling information. Improve: Relationship with self, Couple relationship, Family relationships, Self-esteem, Anxiety, ADHD, Self-improvement, Relaxation, Grounding, PTSD, Sexual trauma, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, and more! Get help now with Therapy or Life Coaching. Call today and start your journey to well-being.

But at the end of the day what matters most is that you will reclaim your joy through living a life of purpose, freedom and abundance.
Certified Hypnotherapist & Spiritual Growth Facilitator Kerry specializes in guiding individuals toward reclaiming their joy and inner peace through profound spiritual growth practices. Her approach blends mindfulness and hypnotherapy with a range of powerful healing modalities, including soul retrieval, past life clearing, and energetic cord cutting. Whether addressing birth trauma, unconscious fears, or attachments from the shadow, Kerry helps clients uncover and release the energetic blockages that hinder their personal growth.
But at the end of the day what matters most is that you will reclaim your joy through living a life of purpose, freedom and abundance.
Certified Hypnotherapist & Spiritual Growth Facilitator Kerry specializes in guiding individuals toward reclaiming their joy and inner peace through profound spiritual growth practices. Her approach blends mindfulness and hypnotherapy with a range of powerful healing modalities, including soul retrieval, past life clearing, and energetic cord cutting. Whether addressing birth trauma, unconscious fears, or attachments from the shadow, Kerry helps clients uncover and release the energetic blockages that hinder their personal growth.
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I believe life is about the journey, not the destination.
I believe in a holistic approach to healing understanding the connection of mind, body and spirit. Using a strengths-based perspective, I focus on building resilience and identifying barriers to the healing process in order to achieve desired goals. My background is in community mental health, women's issues, substance abuse, trauma, self-empowerment and coaching. My goal is to help individuals on their journey to find purpose, equanimity, and more joy.
I believe life is about the journey, not the destination.
I believe in a holistic approach to healing understanding the connection of mind, body and spirit. Using a strengths-based perspective, I focus on building resilience and identifying barriers to the healing process in order to achieve desired goals. My background is in community mental health, women's issues, substance abuse, trauma, self-empowerment and coaching. My goal is to help individuals on their journey to find purpose, equanimity, and more joy.

I specialize in working with couples, families and individuals. My experience has covered the full gamut of socioeconomic statuses and diagnoses. I hold a PsyD. from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. I also have a Masters from the Chicago school of Professional Psychology. I work with clients by meeting them at the stage in their life and walking with them in their journey towards a better self."
I specialize in working with couples, families and individuals. My experience has covered the full gamut of socioeconomic statuses and diagnoses. I hold a PsyD. from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. I also have a Masters from the Chicago school of Professional Psychology. I work with clients by meeting them at the stage in their life and walking with them in their journey towards a better self."

I am a Somatic Touch & Spiritual Psychology Practitioner with 22 + yrs. in the field of Psychology; I interweave Somatic Experiencing & mindfulness into the work I do with clients. This is powerful work that often creates life long shifts resulting in greater nervous system regulation, freedom from limiting patterns, cultivating supportive beliefs and actions, increased confidence & empowerment, more loving and meaningful relationships, a greater ability to use your gifts to create a meaningful contribution in the world. My clients consistently report coming to greater levels of empowerment, purpose, peace and happiness.
I am a Somatic Touch & Spiritual Psychology Practitioner with 22 + yrs. in the field of Psychology; I interweave Somatic Experiencing & mindfulness into the work I do with clients. This is powerful work that often creates life long shifts resulting in greater nervous system regulation, freedom from limiting patterns, cultivating supportive beliefs and actions, increased confidence & empowerment, more loving and meaningful relationships, a greater ability to use your gifts to create a meaningful contribution in the world. My clients consistently report coming to greater levels of empowerment, purpose, peace and happiness.

Roe Chase Bernardini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, DQSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60657
I believe that, with empathic supportive, caring realtionship which respects your ability to grow, you can achieve a better quality of life.
With compassionate therapy and support, I believe everyone can soar. I am down to earth and will honestly support you with empathy, insight & MIND/BODY connections to expand your possibilities. I treat: adults & teens. individuals & couples. Specialties: relationships, eating disorders, co-dependency,Trauma, women's issues/abuse, anxiety, depression, panic- phobias. 25+ years experience and 7 years as Chairperson of International Council on Alcoholism & Addictions. Using both to empower you to a healthier life. Also: court evaluations, telehealth sessions available.
I believe that, with empathic supportive, caring realtionship which respects your ability to grow, you can achieve a better quality of life.
With compassionate therapy and support, I believe everyone can soar. I am down to earth and will honestly support you with empathy, insight & MIND/BODY connections to expand your possibilities. I treat: adults & teens. individuals & couples. Specialties: relationships, eating disorders, co-dependency,Trauma, women's issues/abuse, anxiety, depression, panic- phobias. 25+ years experience and 7 years as Chairperson of International Council on Alcoholism & Addictions. Using both to empower you to a healthier life. Also: court evaluations, telehealth sessions available.

Let's work together to help you build a clear vision of what you want out of life, your family, your career, your friends, your education, your health and so much more! Whether you're single, a single parent, married, co-parenting, in a relationship - we'll collaborative work on the betterment of YOU! What do you want to achieve first?.
Accepting New Clients. Hi, I am Nancy Griffin, Integrative Life Coach! Using my own life experiences combined with a diverse range of healing techniques in the areas of mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellness, I have a passion for helping you achieve positive changes in all areas of life! Therapy is a great way to improve the quality of relationships, learn coping skills, overcome obstacles and to focus on better understanding yourself and the intricate layers within your life's purpose.
Let's work together to help you build a clear vision of what you want out of life, your family, your career, your friends, your education, your health and so much more! Whether you're single, a single parent, married, co-parenting, in a relationship - we'll collaborative work on the betterment of YOU! What do you want to achieve first?.
Accepting New Clients. Hi, I am Nancy Griffin, Integrative Life Coach! Using my own life experiences combined with a diverse range of healing techniques in the areas of mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellness, I have a passion for helping you achieve positive changes in all areas of life! Therapy is a great way to improve the quality of relationships, learn coping skills, overcome obstacles and to focus on better understanding yourself and the intricate layers within your life's purpose.

I am a life-long spiritual seeker.
For over 25 years, I have been offering spiritual companioning & guidance to spiritual seekers. I often serve as: 1) a guide during difficult life transitions, 2) guiding integration of spiritual life with life in the world of work and relationships 3) helping people find more love, joy, and spontaneity in life 4) clarification of your highest purpose and alignment with that purpose 5) deepening of your sense of spiritual awareness, 6) a path to awakening to embodied non-dual consciousness. If you are seeking awakening to greater spiritual aliveness, I can support you in your journey.
I am a life-long spiritual seeker.
For over 25 years, I have been offering spiritual companioning & guidance to spiritual seekers. I often serve as: 1) a guide during difficult life transitions, 2) guiding integration of spiritual life with life in the world of work and relationships 3) helping people find more love, joy, and spontaneity in life 4) clarification of your highest purpose and alignment with that purpose 5) deepening of your sense of spiritual awareness, 6) a path to awakening to embodied non-dual consciousness. If you are seeking awakening to greater spiritual aliveness, I can support you in your journey.

Dr. Mason Weber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60604
Waitlist for new clients
Through in-depth psychodynamic coaching, we can begin to challenge these patterns in hopes of providing relief and creating a new way of being with yourself and others.
I believe that our life and cultural experiences, especially our earliest ones, are fundamental in shaping the way we view ourselves and others. It is essential to understand my client's cultural identity (i.e., race, gender, gender identity, sexuality, class) and how it has shaped their development. Often negative life experiences can create problematic ways of coping and a skewed perception of who we are in the world. This can lead to a variety of issues related to anxiety, depression, shame, rejection, stress, relationship issues, identity development, grief/loss, and sexual intimacy.
Through in-depth psychodynamic coaching, we can begin to challenge these patterns in hopes of providing relief and creating a new way of being with yourself and others.
I believe that our life and cultural experiences, especially our earliest ones, are fundamental in shaping the way we view ourselves and others. It is essential to understand my client's cultural identity (i.e., race, gender, gender identity, sexuality, class) and how it has shaped their development. Often negative life experiences can create problematic ways of coping and a skewed perception of who we are in the world. This can lead to a variety of issues related to anxiety, depression, shame, rejection, stress, relationship issues, identity development, grief/loss, and sexual intimacy.

Sarah Forsythe - Mental Performance Coach
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, CMPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60614
She utilizes her training and education for Executive Coaching to work with C-suite folks and teams in the corporate setting.
Sarah is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). As a health and wellness enthusiast, Sarah harnesses her passion to help each person reach their full potential in their craft and life. Sarah works with clients with a wide variety of needs, including sports performance concerns, anxiety, confidence, & life transitions. She utilizes a non-judgmental perspective in both clinical and performance consulting. While exuding warmth and compassion, she helps clients persevere through adversities and celebrate triumphs.
She utilizes her training and education for Executive Coaching to work with C-suite folks and teams in the corporate setting.
Sarah is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). As a health and wellness enthusiast, Sarah harnesses her passion to help each person reach their full potential in their craft and life. Sarah works with clients with a wide variety of needs, including sports performance concerns, anxiety, confidence, & life transitions. She utilizes a non-judgmental perspective in both clinical and performance consulting. While exuding warmth and compassion, she helps clients persevere through adversities and celebrate triumphs.

A better life is possible with the right kind of professional help.
We all long for rich, rewarding lives, satisfying work, caring relationships and good feelings about ourselves. Sometimes difficult life circumstances, self-defeating thoughts and destructive behaviors can keep us stuck in frustration and unhappiness. With years of successful experience helping people thrive and create flourishing lives, I can help you gain valuable knowledge to develop creative, practical skills to accomplish your goals and live in joyful, authentic happiness with open-hearted courage and confidence.
A better life is possible with the right kind of professional help.
We all long for rich, rewarding lives, satisfying work, caring relationships and good feelings about ourselves. Sometimes difficult life circumstances, self-defeating thoughts and destructive behaviors can keep us stuck in frustration and unhappiness. With years of successful experience helping people thrive and create flourishing lives, I can help you gain valuable knowledge to develop creative, practical skills to accomplish your goals and live in joyful, authentic happiness with open-hearted courage and confidence.
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Life Coaching Therapists
What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.
Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.
Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.
How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.