Optum Therapists in Chicago, IL

You are not alone! Life can be difficult, and we all need support. It takes a lot of courage to reach out to a therapist, and I am excited to help you along this journey. I am here to help you through the good and bad. It is important for you to have a safe space to talk about your thoughts and feelings. I use a collaborative approach when developing meaningful relationships with clients. The most important parts of the therapist-patient relationship are trust and honesty. I work hard to create a safe and open space for clients to express their feelings free of judgment. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.

I work with individuals and couples with a variety of emotional and interpersonal concerns. I have a particular interest in working with issues around intimacy, sexuality, and identity. Sexual difficulties and dissatisfaction are surprisingly common. In fact, most of us will experience some sexual difficulties even in the best of relationships and at the best of times. However, misunderstood and unaddressed sexual difficulties can have a domino effect, negatively impacting how you view yourself, your partner, and your relationship. The result often entails unnecessary feelings of disconnection, frustration, anxiety, and shame, not to mention the loss of your sex life!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois. I received my Master's degree in Social Work from Aurora University, and I have been licensed since 2013. I have worked with clients with a vast array of needs and concerns, including depression, anxiety, hospice and end-of-life concerns, caregiver concerns, drug and alcohol addiction, racial and discrimination issues, and post-traumatic stress disorder, to name a few.

I offer Individual, Marital, and Family Therapy; Divorce Mediation and Court appointed Custody Evaluations as well as Court ordered clinical services such as Anger Management. I have over 35 years of experience offering services in English and Spanish. My goal is to assist clients explore feelings, beliefs, or behaviors that are of concern to them, challenge problematic thoughts and reactions, and work towards happiness and conflict resolution. In sessions we will identify aspects of your life or yourself that you would like to change, improve positive thinking and set realistic goals.

I approach therapy based upon the three core values: Curiosity, Compassion, and Community. I want to be curious about each client or couple that walks through my door. I want to know their unique problem and share some of my knowledge and skills to assist in meeting their goals. I want to be compassionate to each individual and explore what fosters their own sense of compassion. I also want to understand a person's community. Isolation is a painful state of being and I want to find how clients connect to others and build an environment of safety.

I work with adults of all ages who may be facing various struggles including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues and substance use/abuse. As obstacles are constantly presented to us in life, my goal for clients is to have the confidence in themselves and their ability to live the life they want and deserve. I am here to act as a guide and support system with my clients while they discover the abilities they have within them. We often can be our toughest critics and I strive to provide people a space where they can build kindness and grace within themselves in order to improve their lives.

NEW 4-ton AC and FURNACE installed in Orland Park office w/ Honeywell UV2400U5000 UV LIGHT BOX to DISINFECT AIR and KILL CORONAVIRUS, BACTERIA, MOLD/microorganisms. TELE-therapy also NOW available! YOU CAN BILL INSURANCE or pay an AFFORDABLE FEE! You can choose TELE-therapy, for convenience sake, or work on issues face-to-face at any of my convenient offices located in the Chicago LOOP, Oak Brook, Glen Ellyn, Orland Park and Flossmoor, Illinois. Call for an appointment at 630-890-1907, or email me at jamessimmerer@yahoo.com. Please feel free to visit my website at: www.jamessimmerer.com.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with a focus on Clinical Child and Family Psychology. I believe that therapy is an incredibly powerful tool which can help us understand the good, the bad, the happy, and the sad. I believe in creating a nurturing and supportive therapeutic relationship, which can allow for self-discovery, exploration, and healing. My goal is to look at life through clients’ eyes to offer new skills and empower them to face challenges & overcome obstacles. I know that starting therapy may be a scary prospect, but I’m here to walk you through it.

*I am not accepting new clients* Could you believe there may be another way to look at your experiences and ideas about yourself and your life? Maybe you're new to therapy and ready to try a different approach. Or maybe therapy has been helpful in the past and you're looking for a tune up. As uncertain that first step may seem, with the right fit it may open up possibilities for you and set you on a new path.

Our group offers a collaborative approach so that clients can have access to convenient and professional care. With out experienced and eclectic team, parents and children will be linked to therapists' that can meet with them at the same time to help with scheduling. Our approach is goal-oriented at all levels and we truly believe everyone deserves to be free from the things holding them back. We would be honored to be a part of your journey toward greater personal happiness.

Geri has worked with people who are dealing with Dual Diagnosis: depression, addiction, bipolar disorder. She has over 30 years of experience.

Lucas specializes in working with individuals and couples who identify as part of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer population. Within the LGBTQ population, he has further expertise in working with those who wish to address the implications of their trauma history, HIV/AIDS-related health and wellness, Depression, Anxiety, issues related to Aging and Substance Abuse and Dependance related disorders.

Hello,my name is Jeanette Rodriguez and I am an LCSW in Illinois. I have over 20 years of experience counseling individual, couples, and groups. I am bilingual and embrace Spanish as my native language.

What people say before we meet: "I've been feeling anxious lately". "I’m not feeling like my normal self". "Something has been off". "I might be a little depressed". "I have a lot going on." When we meet we get to the heart of what has been bothering you. We look at how your mind has been processing your situation. We makes changes at the level of root cause. We put new techniques in your toolbox. What people say after we meet: "I feel lighter. I feel a lot better. I’m doing great. I feel more confident. I like how I feel." I offer 2 services: a 60 minute session and a 30 minute check up session.

I am a professional counselor who has worked in the mental health field for over fifteen years. I started in this field due to my compassion and commitment to help people. I have a great zeal for life and think that we should all be living life authentically! My philosophy towards mental health centers on my trust and belief in the human spirit. My dedication to you finding your truth is unparalled. I wholeheartedly believe that each client should be cared for, listened to, supported and feel important throughout counsel.

I personally know how much stress can come from seeking counseling, so I will ensure to create a safe and holding environment that will allow for you to feel as stress-free as possible. I utilize psychodynamic skills, narrative, CBT, solution-focused, multicultural, and client-centered techniques to help you overcome challenges you come to therapy with and to ensure you feel as comfortable as possible sharing these challenges. I have experience working with PTSD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, OCD, and the LGBTQ+ Community.

I am a dedicated faith based therapist practicing at Solutions Counselling and Consulting Group. I have over 19 years of providing inpatient and outpatient services to those with Substance Use Disorders. I strive to help clients find solutions to the challenges impacting their mental, behavioral, social-emotional health and overall well-being. I work one-on-one and in small group settings in a safe, caring, and confidential environment.

My areas of interest include working with adolescents, young adults, and families/couples. In addition, as a South Asian immigrant, I am passionate about working with the BIPOC and immigrant communities to help normalize therapy. I know that these populations often experience struggles specifically relating to their identity and culture and thus I am always working through a culturally competent lens and learning how intersectionality affects one’s mental health. Overall, I help guide those I work with through life challenges, the difficulties of interpersonal relationships, the complex reactions of trauma, and anxiety/stress.

You may want to make changes, yet feel beaten down by worry. A part of you may be aware that difficult experiences you’ve faced throughout your life could be connected to your current struggles. As an intuitive holistic counselor I believe we can change by healing from the inside out. What shows up in our outer life through negative thoughts, unwanted behaviors, body discomfort or difficult feelings can be a signal or sign we are ready for change. I believe the present symptoms or conditions give us clues to what is going on inside, possibly connected to past difficult experiences that need attention, understanding and healing.