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Meryem Khalfaoui
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60647
It is my passion to help individuals navigate life’s challenges and achieve their therapeutic goals. With an intuitive and compassionate approach, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can feel heard and understood. I recognize the power in the client-therapist relationship, and I work to create meaningful, trusting connections with my clients. My therapeutic approach is holistic and culturally sensitive, drawing on a variety of evidence-based techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches.
It is my passion to help individuals navigate life’s challenges and achieve their therapeutic goals. With an intuitive and compassionate approach, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can feel heard and understood. I recognize the power in the client-therapist relationship, and I work to create meaningful, trusting connections with my clients. My therapeutic approach is holistic and culturally sensitive, drawing on a variety of evidence-based techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches.
(773) 915-0709 x505 View (773) 915-0709 x505
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Chloe Oltman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60618
Moving intentionally in the direction of change isn't always as straight-forward as we would like. You, your child, or your family may be facing a period of difficulty and struggling with coping, connection, and the way forward. My role is to assist by walking alongside you and guiding you and your family in seeing things that may be too overwhelming to face alone. Together, we will work on making sense of what happened, is happening, help you find clarity, and (re)build a sense of internal agency and purpose as well as relational cohesion and safety.
Moving intentionally in the direction of change isn't always as straight-forward as we would like. You, your child, or your family may be facing a period of difficulty and struggling with coping, connection, and the way forward. My role is to assist by walking alongside you and guiding you and your family in seeing things that may be too overwhelming to face alone. Together, we will work on making sense of what happened, is happening, help you find clarity, and (re)build a sense of internal agency and purpose as well as relational cohesion and safety.
(773) 249-9268 View (773) 249-9268
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Martha Tyler
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
Waitlist for new clients
I am LGBTQIA+ Affirming and dedicate time to learning about culturally sensitive approaches to treatment and unlearning personal racial/ethnic biases.
Change and growth happen within a safe and secure relationship. I am here to walk alongside you, offering compassionate curiosity, a safe space to explore your inner life, and deep insight. Wherever you are in your mental health journey, I’ll meet you there and together we can embrace the ambiguity of the human experience with humor, a sense of play, and compassion.
I am LGBTQIA+ Affirming and dedicate time to learning about culturally sensitive approaches to treatment and unlearning personal racial/ethnic biases.
Change and growth happen within a safe and secure relationship. I am here to walk alongside you, offering compassionate curiosity, a safe space to explore your inner life, and deep insight. Wherever you are in your mental health journey, I’ll meet you there and together we can embrace the ambiguity of the human experience with humor, a sense of play, and compassion.
(773) 840-0851 View (773) 840-0851
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Nancy Sanchez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60608  (Online Only)
I provide a culturally sensitive, emotionally and compassion focused treatment approach.
Now Accepting County Care. Ready to start the next phase in your life? I am available for you, to guide you, listen to you and to learn from your experiences. We will form an individualized space for your worries, thoughts and stories. You will have a safe space to explore your next steps into bettering your mental health. Lista(o) para entrar a la nueva etapa de tu vida? Estoy disponible para ti, para guiar, escuchar y aprender de tus experiencias. Construiremos un espacio para tus pensamientos, preocupaciones y historias. Tendras un lugar sano y seguro para poder explorar los siguientes pasos para mejorar tu salud mental.
I provide a culturally sensitive, emotionally and compassion focused treatment approach.
Now Accepting County Care. Ready to start the next phase in your life? I am available for you, to guide you, listen to you and to learn from your experiences. We will form an individualized space for your worries, thoughts and stories. You will have a safe space to explore your next steps into bettering your mental health. Lista(o) para entrar a la nueva etapa de tu vida? Estoy disponible para ti, para guiar, escuchar y aprender de tus experiencias. Construiremos un espacio para tus pensamientos, preocupaciones y historias. Tendras un lugar sano y seguro para poder explorar los siguientes pasos para mejorar tu salud mental.
(773) 207-3195 View (773) 207-3195
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Kali Ulmer
LCPC, MA, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60603  (Online Only)
As a therapist, I believe in the importance of a holistic, culturally sensitive, and collaborative approach to therapy. I work with individuals on areas such as trauma, life transitions, personal stressors, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, grief, relationship issues, and sports performance.
As a therapist, I believe in the importance of a holistic, culturally sensitive, and collaborative approach to therapy. I work with individuals on areas such as trauma, life transitions, personal stressors, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, grief, relationship issues, and sports performance.
(312) 548-8670 View (312) 548-8670
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Fatima Hashmi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60647
I also work to incorporate language and interventions that are culturally sensitive and inclusive of race, gender, age, ethnicity and sexuality.
As an individual, whom has also dismantled her own shame concerning past relational patterns; I wish to ensure that the individuals I interact with feel seen in theirs; without judgement. Along with feeling validated when going through the overwhelming process of grief, that accompanies change/growth. My intent is never to tell you your story, but rather help you find your emotional language to express it at your comfort. Rather than being your voice, I wish to help you find yours. Which may look unique for each person, and incorporate other mediums such as art or music; as opposed to just words.
I also work to incorporate language and interventions that are culturally sensitive and inclusive of race, gender, age, ethnicity and sexuality.
As an individual, whom has also dismantled her own shame concerning past relational patterns; I wish to ensure that the individuals I interact with feel seen in theirs; without judgement. Along with feeling validated when going through the overwhelming process of grief, that accompanies change/growth. My intent is never to tell you your story, but rather help you find your emotional language to express it at your comfort. Rather than being your voice, I wish to help you find yours. Which may look unique for each person, and incorporate other mediums such as art or music; as opposed to just words.
(773) 912-0592 View (773) 912-0592
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Lizzette Rosario
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60607  (Online Only)
As your therapist, you can expect candid and intentional interactions from me while holding space around culturally sensitive and difficult discussions.
We are constantly impacted by our environment from family, friends, communities, and institutions and we are impacted with the relationships we have with each of these systems. We can internalize these interactions which makes it difficult to cope. I utilize a systems theory approach that highlights strengths-based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed practices. I lean into a decolonized and relational approach to the work we do together. My hope is to better understand these dynamics alongside with you and assist you to understand how to overcome the stressors and barriers attached.
As your therapist, you can expect candid and intentional interactions from me while holding space around culturally sensitive and difficult discussions.
We are constantly impacted by our environment from family, friends, communities, and institutions and we are impacted with the relationships we have with each of these systems. We can internalize these interactions which makes it difficult to cope. I utilize a systems theory approach that highlights strengths-based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed practices. I lean into a decolonized and relational approach to the work we do together. My hope is to better understand these dynamics alongside with you and assist you to understand how to overcome the stressors and barriers attached.
(773) 305-6476 View (773) 305-6476
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Elisa Leyva
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
My patients say that I am a warm, collaborative, and culturally sensitive therapist committed to building trusting relationships and willing to take the time to understand their individual circumstances.
Hello, my name is Elisa and I help individuals who have tried everything to manage complex situations (such as anxiety, trauma or despair) and who usually feel burdened by emotions, tense all the time, unsure about what to do or keep avoiding difficult and painful memories. Here you’ll find a warm, professional, and safe environment where you can rediscover your true self, explore your emotions, and learn to navigate experiences and obstacles with newfound clarity. Together we can connect and explore at your pace in a caring, empathic space with honest feedback, strategies for change, and a little humor.
My patients say that I am a warm, collaborative, and culturally sensitive therapist committed to building trusting relationships and willing to take the time to understand their individual circumstances.
Hello, my name is Elisa and I help individuals who have tried everything to manage complex situations (such as anxiety, trauma or despair) and who usually feel burdened by emotions, tense all the time, unsure about what to do or keep avoiding difficult and painful memories. Here you’ll find a warm, professional, and safe environment where you can rediscover your true self, explore your emotions, and learn to navigate experiences and obstacles with newfound clarity. Together we can connect and explore at your pace in a caring, empathic space with honest feedback, strategies for change, and a little humor.
(312) 535-6544 View (312) 535-6544
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Katy Crone
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60606  (Online Only)
I strive to provide culturally sensitive treatment to clients of all backgrounds.
My approach to therapy is collaborative and is aimed at helping you develop long-lasting health (both as an individual and in your relationships). I'll help you address individual concerns such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, panic, sleep issues, job fulfillment, and family stress. Initial sessions will involve a thorough intake so I can be sure I understand the breadth of your background and current problems. I will help you construct individualized goals for therapy, and we will agree on how to best work together. I utilize a variety of approaches and techniques including psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
I strive to provide culturally sensitive treatment to clients of all backgrounds.
My approach to therapy is collaborative and is aimed at helping you develop long-lasting health (both as an individual and in your relationships). I'll help you address individual concerns such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, panic, sleep issues, job fulfillment, and family stress. Initial sessions will involve a thorough intake so I can be sure I understand the breadth of your background and current problems. I will help you construct individualized goals for therapy, and we will agree on how to best work together. I utilize a variety of approaches and techniques including psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
(630) 507-9080 View (630) 507-9080
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Michelle Spiewak
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613
Welcome! I am honored to walk alongside you and help you navigate throughout this experience. I am passionate about working with students. This phase of life comes with a unique set of challenges such as adjusting to life transitions, working through school and career stressors, managing relationship and family challenges, and exploring one’s developing identity. I aim to help you navigate stress management, prevent burnout, and set a healthy work/life balance. I also specialize in working with clients with body image issues and eating concerns, and have extensively researched ADHD and concentration difficulties in young adults.
Welcome! I am honored to walk alongside you and help you navigate throughout this experience. I am passionate about working with students. This phase of life comes with a unique set of challenges such as adjusting to life transitions, working through school and career stressors, managing relationship and family challenges, and exploring one’s developing identity. I aim to help you navigate stress management, prevent burnout, and set a healthy work/life balance. I also specialize in working with clients with body image issues and eating concerns, and have extensively researched ADHD and concentration difficulties in young adults.
(872) 276-8217 View (872) 276-8217
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Natalia Gurmendi
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
My specialties include supporting people during major life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, identity distress, culturally sensitive issues, grief/loss, and women’s issues.
Addressing mental health concerns isn’t easy. It can be nerve-wrecking and anxiety-provoking but it also takes a lot of courage to advocate for yourself. As a trained art therapist, my goal is to assist you in achieving emotional balance by providing you with the option of exploring therapy through a different lens. At times, we can lose sight of the options available when seeking support. I’m here to help you harness your strengths. I’m here to help you harness your strengths. When you can experience the ability to regulate and control your emotions, you’ll find yourself feeling empowered.
My specialties include supporting people during major life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, identity distress, culturally sensitive issues, grief/loss, and women’s issues.
Addressing mental health concerns isn’t easy. It can be nerve-wrecking and anxiety-provoking but it also takes a lot of courage to advocate for yourself. As a trained art therapist, my goal is to assist you in achieving emotional balance by providing you with the option of exploring therapy through a different lens. At times, we can lose sight of the options available when seeking support. I’m here to help you harness your strengths. I’m here to help you harness your strengths. When you can experience the ability to regulate and control your emotions, you’ll find yourself feeling empowered.
(872) 276-8269 View (872) 276-8269
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Morgan Eslinger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
I am passionate about using a culturally sensitive and trauma informed lens to honor your unique background and experiences.
As your therapist, my goal is to offer you a dedicated place to navigate life’s challenges and to offer you tools that will help you foster long-term growth and change. Whether those challenges include depression, anxiety, strained relationships, or low self-esteem, I want to work with you to increase your quality of life.
I am passionate about using a culturally sensitive and trauma informed lens to honor your unique background and experiences.
As your therapist, my goal is to offer you a dedicated place to navigate life’s challenges and to offer you tools that will help you foster long-term growth and change. Whether those challenges include depression, anxiety, strained relationships, or low self-esteem, I want to work with you to increase your quality of life.
(312) 516-4254 View (312) 516-4254
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Seema Shah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TFCBT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60661  (Online Only)
I tailor my therapeutic approach unique to each person, utilizing strengths based, person centered, insight oriented therapy, while offering a culturally sensitive lens.
Life is a work in progress, and progress isn't always a linear path. It's inevitable to have hurdles along the way, and we sometimes need support to better cope with these hurdles. I'm a firm believer in You being the most important person in Your life. You matter most, you know yourself best, and are the star of your life story. I want to be able to offer an empathetic, nonjudgmental, and safe space for you to process your thoughts and feelings, adding a bit of humor along the way. I want to be along side with you, to help you see your own strength, and work collaboratively with you to help cope with the daily hurdles of life.
I tailor my therapeutic approach unique to each person, utilizing strengths based, person centered, insight oriented therapy, while offering a culturally sensitive lens.
Life is a work in progress, and progress isn't always a linear path. It's inevitable to have hurdles along the way, and we sometimes need support to better cope with these hurdles. I'm a firm believer in You being the most important person in Your life. You matter most, you know yourself best, and are the star of your life story. I want to be able to offer an empathetic, nonjudgmental, and safe space for you to process your thoughts and feelings, adding a bit of humor along the way. I want to be along side with you, to help you see your own strength, and work collaboratively with you to help cope with the daily hurdles of life.
(312) 818-3220 View (312) 818-3220
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Mariana Angel Mosti
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60614
I work with individuals and couples who may be experiencing a variety of challenges and are looking for more balance in their everyday life. My work includes evidence-based and psychodynamic approaches tailored to clients' needs; facilitating awareness and emotional healing. My area of expertise includes mood disorders, acculturation challenges, couples, intercultural relationships challenges, life transitions, and trauma. As a bilingual and bicultural therapist I strive to empower clients in their journey utilizing a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, inclusive lens; I provide services both in English and Spanish.
I work with individuals and couples who may be experiencing a variety of challenges and are looking for more balance in their everyday life. My work includes evidence-based and psychodynamic approaches tailored to clients' needs; facilitating awareness and emotional healing. My area of expertise includes mood disorders, acculturation challenges, couples, intercultural relationships challenges, life transitions, and trauma. As a bilingual and bicultural therapist I strive to empower clients in their journey utilizing a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, inclusive lens; I provide services both in English and Spanish.
(872) 204-2122 View (872) 204-2122
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Lana Gummeson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60618
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist skilled at creating a safe therapeutic space where hope fuels change, forges resilience and inspires growth for families, couples and individuals. I have been honored to work in multiple cross-cultural contexts and am dedicated to incorporating culturally sensitive and contextually informed practices in therapy. I am passionate about empowering clients to find congruence, balance, self-compassion, and transformation in their lives. I offer a warm and supportive atmosphere that is strength-based and goal-oriented.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist skilled at creating a safe therapeutic space where hope fuels change, forges resilience and inspires growth for families, couples and individuals. I have been honored to work in multiple cross-cultural contexts and am dedicated to incorporating culturally sensitive and contextually informed practices in therapy. I am passionate about empowering clients to find congruence, balance, self-compassion, and transformation in their lives. I offer a warm and supportive atmosphere that is strength-based and goal-oriented.
(773) 862-8432 View (773) 862-8432
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Moe A Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60615
Waitlist for new clients
If you are looking for an accountability partner in support of your relationships, then this is your sign. If you are a single person who wants support in growing your self-love and accountability, while exploring how to navigate lasting partnership, this is also your sign! Moe Ari is a highly skilled relationship expert with almost a decade of experience helping couples to revitalize their relationships. As a Black Transgender Man, he is also LGBTQIA+ celebratory, culturally sensitive, and trauma informed. Moe Ari, blends therapy with coaching to help clients create success in their relationships, minds, bodies, and spirits.
If you are looking for an accountability partner in support of your relationships, then this is your sign. If you are a single person who wants support in growing your self-love and accountability, while exploring how to navigate lasting partnership, this is also your sign! Moe Ari is a highly skilled relationship expert with almost a decade of experience helping couples to revitalize their relationships. As a Black Transgender Man, he is also LGBTQIA+ celebratory, culturally sensitive, and trauma informed. Moe Ari, blends therapy with coaching to help clients create success in their relationships, minds, bodies, and spirits.
(773) 524-6215 View (773) 524-6215
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Dr. Calvin Young
Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60608  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Dr. Calvin Young, a credentialed provider of telehealth care services. As a provider of telemental health as a Psychotherapist, forensic assessment and Substance Abuse Counseling and Addictions treatment professional, I am also US military veteran. For over two decades I have provided Online Therapy and in-person care, using an integrative approach that combines Psychodynamic, Behavior Therapy, Gestalt, Community Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems approaches, combined with Multicultural Psychotherapy, a Person-centered focus.
Hello! My name is Dr. Calvin Young, a credentialed provider of telehealth care services. As a provider of telemental health as a Psychotherapist, forensic assessment and Substance Abuse Counseling and Addictions treatment professional, I am also US military veteran. For over two decades I have provided Online Therapy and in-person care, using an integrative approach that combines Psychodynamic, Behavior Therapy, Gestalt, Community Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems approaches, combined with Multicultural Psychotherapy, a Person-centered focus.
(773) 687-5071 View (773) 687-5071
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Dr Robert John Zagar PC A Professional
Psychologist, PhD, MPH
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611
I discover objectively what is the issue, applying the best treatment for abuse, aging, alcohol/substance use, anger, anxiety, attention deficit, autism spectrum disorders, bereavement, cancer, career consultation, coping, criminal charges, custody, delinquency, dementia, depression, divorce, DUI, dyslexia, hyperactivity, hypnosis, individualized education plans, insomnia, job loss, learning disability, lower productivity, neuropsychological exams, panic attacks, parenting, personal injury, personality tests, post automobile accident, relationships, stress, trauma, TBI, underachievement, vocational guidance, workers compensation.
I discover objectively what is the issue, applying the best treatment for abuse, aging, alcohol/substance use, anger, anxiety, attention deficit, autism spectrum disorders, bereavement, cancer, career consultation, coping, criminal charges, custody, delinquency, dementia, depression, divorce, DUI, dyslexia, hyperactivity, hypnosis, individualized education plans, insomnia, job loss, learning disability, lower productivity, neuropsychological exams, panic attacks, parenting, personal injury, personality tests, post automobile accident, relationships, stress, trauma, TBI, underachievement, vocational guidance, workers compensation.
(312) 266-3411 View (312) 266-3411
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Benjamin Durchslag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
My philosophy of care is grounded in the notion that every person has a gift within themselves. People do not need to be fixed; they need support to be able to return to their core self. I am here to support you whether you are going through a transition, dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges. Please consider reaching out if you want to make meaning of your life, use difficulty as an opportunity to grow, and/or you are someone deeply committed to improving society. I am here to provide a place to process, balance, and develop.
My philosophy of care is grounded in the notion that every person has a gift within themselves. People do not need to be fixed; they need support to be able to return to their core self. I am here to support you whether you are going through a transition, dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges. Please consider reaching out if you want to make meaning of your life, use difficulty as an opportunity to grow, and/or you are someone deeply committed to improving society. I am here to provide a place to process, balance, and develop.
(312) 257-2928 View (312) 257-2928
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Biyang Wang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60610  (Online Only)
I practice from a strength-based, insight-oriented, and collaborative approach individualized to meet the unique needs of each client. I offer an empathetic, supportive, and accepting environment for my clients to feel heard and understood while also challenged and inspired to take on new perspectives, ways of thinking, and daily practices. Therapy is a process that can provide tools to relieve immediate stress, but also an opportunity to explore the underlying meanings, behavioral patterns, and relationship dynamics in order to lead a life of authenticity and genuine fulfillment. My clients also strive to positively impact society.
I practice from a strength-based, insight-oriented, and collaborative approach individualized to meet the unique needs of each client. I offer an empathetic, supportive, and accepting environment for my clients to feel heard and understood while also challenged and inspired to take on new perspectives, ways of thinking, and daily practices. Therapy is a process that can provide tools to relieve immediate stress, but also an opportunity to explore the underlying meanings, behavioral patterns, and relationship dynamics in order to lead a life of authenticity and genuine fulfillment. My clients also strive to positively impact society.
(312) 410-8269 View (312) 410-8269