Polish Therapists in Chicago, IL
Taking the first steps toward therapy can often be difficult and intimidating. I strive to create a non-judgmental and safe space for clients to be their authentic selves and begin working through their challenges. I believe that every person has the innate strength to make positive and sustainable change. Through my experience, I've found that self-compassion, acceptance, living in accordance to your personal values brings about healing and the ability to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. With empathy, genuine interactions and direct feedback, I work with my clients to help them achieve their goals.
Taking the first steps toward therapy can often be difficult and intimidating. I strive to create a non-judgmental and safe space for clients to be their authentic selves and begin working through their challenges. I believe that every person has the innate strength to make positive and sustainable change. Through my experience, I've found that self-compassion, acceptance, living in accordance to your personal values brings about healing and the ability to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. With empathy, genuine interactions and direct feedback, I work with my clients to help them achieve their goals.
You may come to see me for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it's the way you are feeling and other times it's an event or situation you find yourself in life. I have come to understand that what underlies our conscious concerns or problems is the root cause of our experience of sadness, anxiety, or general life dissatisfaction. We will work together in a trusting and respectful therapeutic relationship to better understand and work-through unresolved issues that are getting in the way for you. You deserve to feel better and have a fuller life experience.
You may come to see me for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it's the way you are feeling and other times it's an event or situation you find yourself in life. I have come to understand that what underlies our conscious concerns or problems is the root cause of our experience of sadness, anxiety, or general life dissatisfaction. We will work together in a trusting and respectful therapeutic relationship to better understand and work-through unresolved issues that are getting in the way for you. You deserve to feel better and have a fuller life experience.
My interest includes cross-cultural issues with couples, individual therapy, and group therapy. I have extensive experience working with adults who are coping with trauma, domestic violence, struggle with depression, anxiety and addiction. My earlier work focused on immigrants and refugees who have experienced trauma. The therapeutic relationship gives clients a chance to safely explore new effective coping mechanisms to improve the quality of their lives. I have significant clinical experience working with the Latino and Native American communities.Clients have the power to infuse new meaning into their lives and experience fulfillment
My interest includes cross-cultural issues with couples, individual therapy, and group therapy. I have extensive experience working with adults who are coping with trauma, domestic violence, struggle with depression, anxiety and addiction. My earlier work focused on immigrants and refugees who have experienced trauma. The therapeutic relationship gives clients a chance to safely explore new effective coping mechanisms to improve the quality of their lives. I have significant clinical experience working with the Latino and Native American communities.Clients have the power to infuse new meaning into their lives and experience fulfillment
Patrycja is a Chicago based Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in therapy for adults with trauma, c-PTSD, anxiety, ADHD, addictions, and challenging life transitions. She cares deeply about the individuals she serves, and strives to provide a supportive and impactful therapeutic experience. She practices from a psychodynamic and humanistic framework, and has a profound curiosity about the complexity of the human experience. She is passionate about demystifying the process of therapy.
Patrycja is a Chicago based Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in therapy for adults with trauma, c-PTSD, anxiety, ADHD, addictions, and challenging life transitions. She cares deeply about the individuals she serves, and strives to provide a supportive and impactful therapeutic experience. She practices from a psychodynamic and humanistic framework, and has a profound curiosity about the complexity of the human experience. She is passionate about demystifying the process of therapy.
I support individuals and families through life’s transitions, from pregnancy, birth, and postpartum to childhood and adolescence. I help navigate developmental, emotional, and family challenges, build on strengths, and strive to create a warm, connected space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow
I support individuals and families through life’s transitions, from pregnancy, birth, and postpartum to childhood and adolescence. I help navigate developmental, emotional, and family challenges, build on strengths, and strive to create a warm, connected space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow
Are you navigating anxiety, depression, or challenging life transitions? Whether you’re an adolescent, young adult, or adult dealing with self-esteem issues, chronic pain, or career changes, I’m here to support you. I specialize in helping individuals adjust to new phases of life, such as moving away from home, starting a new career, or transitioning professions. Together, we’ll explore your goals and find the best path to achieve them. Therapy is a collaborative journey, and I invite you to take the first step towards balance and fulfillment by reaching out to begin our work together.
Are you navigating anxiety, depression, or challenging life transitions? Whether you’re an adolescent, young adult, or adult dealing with self-esteem issues, chronic pain, or career changes, I’m here to support you. I specialize in helping individuals adjust to new phases of life, such as moving away from home, starting a new career, or transitioning professions. Together, we’ll explore your goals and find the best path to achieve them. Therapy is a collaborative journey, and I invite you to take the first step towards balance and fulfillment by reaching out to begin our work together.
I am also fluent in Polish.
Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of overwhelm, feeling "not good enough," or unhealthy coping patterns? Maybe anxiety makes it hard to slow down, self-doubt clouds your thoughts, depression lingers, or food and body image feel like a constant battle. You don’t have to go through this alone— my goal is to help you feel safer in your body, clearer in your mind, and more connected to what actually matters to you. Creating a safe space that is nonjudgemental is key in my practice. I bring compassion, validation, warmth, gentle yet direct accountability, and understanding that recovery is not one-size-fits-all.
I am also fluent in Polish.
Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of overwhelm, feeling "not good enough," or unhealthy coping patterns? Maybe anxiety makes it hard to slow down, self-doubt clouds your thoughts, depression lingers, or food and body image feel like a constant battle. You don’t have to go through this alone— my goal is to help you feel safer in your body, clearer in your mind, and more connected to what actually matters to you. Creating a safe space that is nonjudgemental is key in my practice. I bring compassion, validation, warmth, gentle yet direct accountability, and understanding that recovery is not one-size-fits-all.
I am passionate about helping individuals improve their self-confidence, overcome difficulties, and live a more value-driven authentic life. I believe in the importance of a genuine and warm therapeutic relationship and take a collaborative approach to my therapeutic work. I have received training in CBT, ACT, and DBT. My therapeutic work integrates third-wave cognitive behavioral approaches and recognizes the importance of living according to one’s values. This approach focuses on clients developing a new and compassionate relationship with oneself and emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and living within the present moment.
I am passionate about helping individuals improve their self-confidence, overcome difficulties, and live a more value-driven authentic life. I believe in the importance of a genuine and warm therapeutic relationship and take a collaborative approach to my therapeutic work. I have received training in CBT, ACT, and DBT. My therapeutic work integrates third-wave cognitive behavioral approaches and recognizes the importance of living according to one’s values. This approach focuses on clients developing a new and compassionate relationship with oneself and emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and living within the present moment.
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.
With over 15 years of experience, I help adults work through trauma, attachment wounds, and recurring relationship patterns. My approach is engaged, thoughtful, and collaborative. I use EMDR to address deep trauma, cognitive theory to identify and shift patterns, psychodynamic and relational work to explore relationships and attachment, interpersonal neurobiology to connect mind and body, and parts work (EST) to support internal growth. I support clients navigating modern dating and relationship uncertainty, recognizing that dating culture can feel confusing, disheartening, or even toxic.
With over 15 years of experience, I help adults work through trauma, attachment wounds, and recurring relationship patterns. My approach is engaged, thoughtful, and collaborative. I use EMDR to address deep trauma, cognitive theory to identify and shift patterns, psychodynamic and relational work to explore relationships and attachment, interpersonal neurobiology to connect mind and body, and parts work (EST) to support internal growth. I support clients navigating modern dating and relationship uncertainty, recognizing that dating culture can feel confusing, disheartening, or even toxic.
I believe that difficult roads can lead to beautiful destinations. I would be honored to help you work towards your destination. My name is Karolina (she/her) and I’m so excited you are here and taking the step towards therapy, whether it’s your first time or you’re back for another go-around! Although I work with a wide range of challenges, I carry a particular interest in working with adults that present with relational issues, work stress, life transitions, and wanting to improve self-worth/self-compassion, as well as couples looking to increase intimacy, and better understand one another through their communication.
I believe that difficult roads can lead to beautiful destinations. I would be honored to help you work towards your destination. My name is Karolina (she/her) and I’m so excited you are here and taking the step towards therapy, whether it’s your first time or you’re back for another go-around! Although I work with a wide range of challenges, I carry a particular interest in working with adults that present with relational issues, work stress, life transitions, and wanting to improve self-worth/self-compassion, as well as couples looking to increase intimacy, and better understand one another through their communication.
I offer therapy in both English and Polish.
Therapy can be a space to slow down, untangle complex feelings, and better understand patterns that influence how you relate to yourself and others. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families seeking support with emotional challenges, life transitions, relationship concerns, stress management, and identity-related questions.
I offer therapy in both English and Polish.
Therapy can be a space to slow down, untangle complex feelings, and better understand patterns that influence how you relate to yourself and others. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families seeking support with emotional challenges, life transitions, relationship concerns, stress management, and identity-related questions.
Zibi Pawlowski
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MSEd, LCPC, CADC
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
In today’s world, many tasks and responsibilities can easily become overwhelming as life throws us unexpected obstacles. We can become anxious, depressed, hopeless, feeling like there is no rhyme or reason to what we are going through, to what we are thinking and feeling, or even to life itself. We might choose to escape from our problems, angst, a sense of void, our past, or our daily thoughts through indulging in external gratifications, by using drugs and alcohol, sex, relationships, or other means. We often get stuck in our thinking, consumed by negative self-talk and perceptions of ourselves.
In today’s world, many tasks and responsibilities can easily become overwhelming as life throws us unexpected obstacles. We can become anxious, depressed, hopeless, feeling like there is no rhyme or reason to what we are going through, to what we are thinking and feeling, or even to life itself. We might choose to escape from our problems, angst, a sense of void, our past, or our daily thoughts through indulging in external gratifications, by using drugs and alcohol, sex, relationships, or other means. We often get stuck in our thinking, consumed by negative self-talk and perceptions of ourselves.
On the outside, you function well. You are competent, responsible, often the one others rely on. But at 2 a.m., when the house is quiet and distractions fall away, the questions surface. Why do certain relationship patterns repeat? Why do you feel anxious despite outward success? Why do parts of you still feel unseen or unsettled? I work with thoughtful, capable adults who find themselves struggling with patterns that insight alone has not resolved. Many learned early that competence was safety. That strategy may bring success, but it can also leave important parts of the self unexamined and unexpressed.
On the outside, you function well. You are competent, responsible, often the one others rely on. But at 2 a.m., when the house is quiet and distractions fall away, the questions surface. Why do certain relationship patterns repeat? Why do you feel anxious despite outward success? Why do parts of you still feel unseen or unsettled? I work with thoughtful, capable adults who find themselves struggling with patterns that insight alone has not resolved. Many learned early that competence was safety. That strategy may bring success, but it can also leave important parts of the self unexamined and unexpressed.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 16 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families and children, contending with a wide range of issues, from mild adjustment difficulties to more chronic issues. I believe that a successful therapy experience occurs within a unique therapist-client relationship that is safe,collaborative, empowering and person focused. I draw from a range of treatment approaches to tailor treatment based on the presenting problem, current research, and the specific life circumstances and personal attributes that are unique to my clients.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 16 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families and children, contending with a wide range of issues, from mild adjustment difficulties to more chronic issues. I believe that a successful therapy experience occurs within a unique therapist-client relationship that is safe,collaborative, empowering and person focused. I draw from a range of treatment approaches to tailor treatment based on the presenting problem, current research, and the specific life circumstances and personal attributes that are unique to my clients.
I provide sessions in English and Polish.
Whether you're facing anxiety that disrupts your daily life, working through the impact of trauma, or adjusting to a major life transition, you're not alone—and you don't have to do this alone. My practice is grounded in compassion, evidence-based approaches, and a deep respect for your unique story.
Together, we’ll create a space where you feel safe, heard, and empowered to move forward. My goal is to help you build resilience, reconnect with your strengths, and find clarity amidst uncertainty.
I provide sessions in English and Polish.
Whether you're facing anxiety that disrupts your daily life, working through the impact of trauma, or adjusting to a major life transition, you're not alone—and you don't have to do this alone. My practice is grounded in compassion, evidence-based approaches, and a deep respect for your unique story.
Together, we’ll create a space where you feel safe, heard, and empowered to move forward. My goal is to help you build resilience, reconnect with your strengths, and find clarity amidst uncertainty.
Have you spent your life putting others first, silencing your needs, or feeling disconnected from your emotions? You may struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, or difficulty trusting others - often without knowing why. Many of my clients grew up in environments where emotional safety was lacking. Now, they're seeking more than symptom relief - they want to understand themselves, heal old wounds, and build real connection. If you're tired of repeating painful patterns and long to feel grounded, authentic, and whole, therapy can be the first step toward lasting change.
Have you spent your life putting others first, silencing your needs, or feeling disconnected from your emotions? You may struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, or difficulty trusting others - often without knowing why. Many of my clients grew up in environments where emotional safety was lacking. Now, they're seeking more than symptom relief - they want to understand themselves, heal old wounds, and build real connection. If you're tired of repeating painful patterns and long to feel grounded, authentic, and whole, therapy can be the first step toward lasting change.
By empowering clients to rewrite their own narratives, I encourage them to take charge of their life stories and create the changes they want to see. Using a collaborative, individualized approach, I strive to promote a warm, supportive, growth-oriented therapeutic environment while celebrating multicultural diversity and intersecting identities. I believe that therapy can aid individuals in achieving a greater sense of inner harmony and healing by providing guidance, insight, and understanding. In session, I aim to create a safe space for clients to explore areas of stress in their lives which do not align with their ideal self.
By empowering clients to rewrite their own narratives, I encourage them to take charge of their life stories and create the changes they want to see. Using a collaborative, individualized approach, I strive to promote a warm, supportive, growth-oriented therapeutic environment while celebrating multicultural diversity and intersecting identities. I believe that therapy can aid individuals in achieving a greater sense of inner harmony and healing by providing guidance, insight, and understanding. In session, I aim to create a safe space for clients to explore areas of stress in their lives which do not align with their ideal self.
Teens, adolescents, adults, and couples ... As strength and performance-based clinicians, we welcome clients across the lifespan. We work to form authentic therapeutic relationships and are transparent in our work with you. As relational practitioners, we help you create safe and satisfying relationships with others that are necessary for psychological wellness. We use the therapeutic relationship as a model to create healthier relationships with yourself and others.
Teens, adolescents, adults, and couples ... As strength and performance-based clinicians, we welcome clients across the lifespan. We work to form authentic therapeutic relationships and are transparent in our work with you. As relational practitioners, we help you create safe and satisfying relationships with others that are necessary for psychological wellness. We use the therapeutic relationship as a model to create healthier relationships with yourself and others.
Association for Multicultural Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCPC, CADC, SAP
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60631
We specialize in services that are tailored to meet the needs of individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds including but not limited to English, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Bosnian, Croatian Russian, Ukrainian, and other speakers.
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.
We specialize in services that are tailored to meet the needs of individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds including but not limited to English, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Bosnian, Croatian Russian, Ukrainian, and other speakers.
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.
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