Psychoanalytic Therapists in Chicago, IL
Oftentimes, people come to therapy because they are stuck in old patterns. In order to break out of those patterns, we need to understand where they’ve come from and how they’ve led us here. Through that understanding, new patterns can emerge.
Oftentimes, people come to therapy because they are stuck in old patterns. In order to break out of those patterns, we need to understand where they’ve come from and how they’ve led us here. Through that understanding, new patterns can emerge.
Life can be stressful and overwhelming. Feelings of anxiety and depression can occur during challenging times. We all have unique identities and ways of expressing ourselves, and we all view the world and our roles in it in distinctive ways. Non-judgmental, open-minded conversations within the context of a trusting relationship can help. Connecting with someone who can relate to your perspectives helps relieve stress and paves the way to lasting, meaningful change.
Life can be stressful and overwhelming. Feelings of anxiety and depression can occur during challenging times. We all have unique identities and ways of expressing ourselves, and we all view the world and our roles in it in distinctive ways. Non-judgmental, open-minded conversations within the context of a trusting relationship can help. Connecting with someone who can relate to your perspectives helps relieve stress and paves the way to lasting, meaningful change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a lifelong mission of helping children and adults improve their social and emotional well-being. I am the co-founder of Formative Psychological Services, a family-run practice in Chicago. I have over 15 years of experience working in the schools and in private practice, and provide individual therapy, assessments, school consultation, and presentations.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a lifelong mission of helping children and adults improve their social and emotional well-being. I am the co-founder of Formative Psychological Services, a family-run practice in Chicago. I have over 15 years of experience working in the schools and in private practice, and provide individual therapy, assessments, school consultation, and presentations.
I believe deeply in the capacity of people to change. If we are struggling and feel stuck in some ways, it’s not because we want to be miserable or are in some way a "bad" person. We simply lack the right kind of support to find our way out. Talk therapy provides a way out. My clients are men, women and couples, who are intelligent and very high functioning yet find themselves struggling with something, or perhaps just have a sense that they are needing something more. Talk therapy can help us gain a deeper understanding of ourselves which can help us live into a fuller and richer life.
I believe deeply in the capacity of people to change. If we are struggling and feel stuck in some ways, it’s not because we want to be miserable or are in some way a "bad" person. We simply lack the right kind of support to find our way out. Talk therapy provides a way out. My clients are men, women and couples, who are intelligent and very high functioning yet find themselves struggling with something, or perhaps just have a sense that they are needing something more. Talk therapy can help us gain a deeper understanding of ourselves which can help us live into a fuller and richer life.
Many of the people I work with are navigating trauma, burnout, grief, life transitions, or the complexities of relationships. I also specialize in supporting those exploring and expanding their sense of self—especially at the intersections of cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities.
Many of the people I work with are navigating trauma, burnout, grief, life transitions, or the complexities of relationships. I also specialize in supporting those exploring and expanding their sense of self—especially at the intersections of cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities.
You may feel uncertain, confused, or disoriented in your current life. You may feel anxious, isolated, or distressed around others. You may feel that you have no clear purpose, or that you are not living your life as authentically as you once did. We all enter therapy for different reasons. Together, we can discover what is at the core of your experience and ascertain what may move you towards a life that truly feels like yours.
You may feel uncertain, confused, or disoriented in your current life. You may feel anxious, isolated, or distressed around others. You may feel that you have no clear purpose, or that you are not living your life as authentically as you once did. We all enter therapy for different reasons. Together, we can discover what is at the core of your experience and ascertain what may move you towards a life that truly feels like yours.
As a queer-identified therapist, I am dedicated to guiding you through the journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Whether you're seeking support in individual, relationship or group therapy, my goal is to create a warm and accepting space where you can explore and embrace all aspects of yourself. With a deep focus on trauma-informed care and expertise in kink, polyamory, queer and neuroexpansive identities, PTSD, religious trauma and eating disorders, Our work together involves delving into the depths of the unconscious, uncovering hidden truths and shadow aspects, to cultivate a deeper understanding of the self.
As a queer-identified therapist, I am dedicated to guiding you through the journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Whether you're seeking support in individual, relationship or group therapy, my goal is to create a warm and accepting space where you can explore and embrace all aspects of yourself. With a deep focus on trauma-informed care and expertise in kink, polyamory, queer and neuroexpansive identities, PTSD, religious trauma and eating disorders, Our work together involves delving into the depths of the unconscious, uncovering hidden truths and shadow aspects, to cultivate a deeper understanding of the self.
Anita Astley is the founder and CEO of "Building Healthy Relationships" LLC and published author of “Unfuck Your Life and Relationships" (Simon & Schuster). She is a licensed individual, couples, and family therapist with over 25 years of experience in helping people navigate life's challenges including basic communication issues to depression, anxiety, emotional and physical intimacy issues, separation and divorce, conflict resolution, and infidelity to name a few. Ms.Astley is "solution focused" and believes there is a "solution" to every problem and arriving there successfully is possible through professional guidance & support.
Anita Astley is the founder and CEO of "Building Healthy Relationships" LLC and published author of “Unfuck Your Life and Relationships" (Simon & Schuster). She is a licensed individual, couples, and family therapist with over 25 years of experience in helping people navigate life's challenges including basic communication issues to depression, anxiety, emotional and physical intimacy issues, separation and divorce, conflict resolution, and infidelity to name a few. Ms.Astley is "solution focused" and believes there is a "solution" to every problem and arriving there successfully is possible through professional guidance & support.
Hello! My name is Andrea Reed, LCPC. I believe people enter therapy because they want something to change; to improve the quality of their life. Whatever the issue, change is possible. You are the expert of your life. You will decide what your sessions look like and I will support you on your journey. I have always wanted to be a therapist. I am passionate about mental and emotional wellness and want to support others in pursuit of it. I completed my education after raising a family. It is never too late and you are never too old to reach your dreams or achieve your goals! I carry this attitude into everything I do.
Hello! My name is Andrea Reed, LCPC. I believe people enter therapy because they want something to change; to improve the quality of their life. Whatever the issue, change is possible. You are the expert of your life. You will decide what your sessions look like and I will support you on your journey. I have always wanted to be a therapist. I am passionate about mental and emotional wellness and want to support others in pursuit of it. I completed my education after raising a family. It is never too late and you are never too old to reach your dreams or achieve your goals! I carry this attitude into everything I do.
I believe therapy can offer a non-judgmental space where individuals are heard, supported, and understood. I approach therapy with values of collaboration, warmth, humor, and the individual’s unique history. Within therapy, I strive to create a space for the interplay of conscious and unconscious factors as essential expressions of identity. These factors may include past experiences that mysteriously show up in our present lives as patterns, but can be understood more fully towards healing and transformation.
I believe therapy can offer a non-judgmental space where individuals are heard, supported, and understood. I approach therapy with values of collaboration, warmth, humor, and the individual’s unique history. Within therapy, I strive to create a space for the interplay of conscious and unconscious factors as essential expressions of identity. These factors may include past experiences that mysteriously show up in our present lives as patterns, but can be understood more fully towards healing and transformation.
To speak freely about your unique suffering, symptoms, and thoughts is very difficult in a society that expects and demands a continuous state of happiness. This leads to alienation, confusion, and endless methods to cope with life. I believe that there is no such thing as normal, and there are no standards. Choosing to start therapy is the first step to begin understanding your symptoms, feeling in charge of your symptoms, and learn healthier ways to relate to others and most importantly, yourself.
To speak freely about your unique suffering, symptoms, and thoughts is very difficult in a society that expects and demands a continuous state of happiness. This leads to alienation, confusion, and endless methods to cope with life. I believe that there is no such thing as normal, and there are no standards. Choosing to start therapy is the first step to begin understanding your symptoms, feeling in charge of your symptoms, and learn healthier ways to relate to others and most importantly, yourself.
As a trauma specialist, I provide a psychodynamic therapeutic approach. I think our early childhood experiences are often the root causes for the way that we engage with the world around us today and how we confront the challenges that we face as adults. Having a safe space to discuss our early childhood years can provide insight on patterns in our behaviors, attachment styles within our interpersonal relationships, and trauma history.
As a trauma specialist, I provide a psychodynamic therapeutic approach. I think our early childhood experiences are often the root causes for the way that we engage with the world around us today and how we confront the challenges that we face as adults. Having a safe space to discuss our early childhood years can provide insight on patterns in our behaviors, attachment styles within our interpersonal relationships, and trauma history.
As a therapist, I am a witness to this journey that you are on and a fellow traveler. It’s my work to create a supportive space in which your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions can be explored with curiosity, kindness, and pragmatism. Together we will look at discomfort and explore the insight that it offers. I will ask questions that help you make connections to yourself and make meaning of the discomfort you feel. You will be given tools to map your thoughts, associations, physical experiences, and emotional states. We will practice being present for experience and feeling where there is openness and where there is restriction.
As a therapist, I am a witness to this journey that you are on and a fellow traveler. It’s my work to create a supportive space in which your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions can be explored with curiosity, kindness, and pragmatism. Together we will look at discomfort and explore the insight that it offers. I will ask questions that help you make connections to yourself and make meaning of the discomfort you feel. You will be given tools to map your thoughts, associations, physical experiences, and emotional states. We will practice being present for experience and feeling where there is openness and where there is restriction.
As a Black therapist, my approach is deeply rooted in human-centered, intersectional practices, drawing from abolitionist and decolonial frameworks, Black queer feminism, and restorative and transformative justice. I prioritize holding space for those of us who are most impacted by transmisogyny, offering a therapeutic relationship that acknowledges the unique ways oppression shapes how we show up for ourselves, our lives, and the people we love. As someone who is also transmisogynoir-affected, I bring lived experience and a compassionate understanding of the impact this has on our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
As a Black therapist, my approach is deeply rooted in human-centered, intersectional practices, drawing from abolitionist and decolonial frameworks, Black queer feminism, and restorative and transformative justice. I prioritize holding space for those of us who are most impacted by transmisogyny, offering a therapeutic relationship that acknowledges the unique ways oppression shapes how we show up for ourselves, our lives, and the people we love. As someone who is also transmisogynoir-affected, I bring lived experience and a compassionate understanding of the impact this has on our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
You’ve worked hard to build the life you have - but lately, it’s not working for you. Whether you're an executive managing personnel, a professional feeling overwhelmed, or simply exhausted by everything you're juggling, I help high-functioning women recover from burnout and rediscover clarity, purpose, and energy. You’re used to being the one others count on. You lead, support, and deliver - but it’s a lonely position. When burnout creeps in, it can feel like you’re running on fumes but can’t slow down. Balance is hard to find while meeting everyone’s, including your own, expectations.
You’ve worked hard to build the life you have - but lately, it’s not working for you. Whether you're an executive managing personnel, a professional feeling overwhelmed, or simply exhausted by everything you're juggling, I help high-functioning women recover from burnout and rediscover clarity, purpose, and energy. You’re used to being the one others count on. You lead, support, and deliver - but it’s a lonely position. When burnout creeps in, it can feel like you’re running on fumes but can’t slow down. Balance is hard to find while meeting everyone’s, including your own, expectations.
My name is Te'Ericka Kimbrough and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I’ve discovered that my approach resonates well with teens, young adults, LGBTQIA individuals, and women who are facing life transitions and social pressures. Whether it’s dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, or PTSD, I’m here to support you in navigating these challenges. My goal is to help you build skills to improve your self-esteem and cultivate a more positive outlook on life.
My name is Te'Ericka Kimbrough and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I’ve discovered that my approach resonates well with teens, young adults, LGBTQIA individuals, and women who are facing life transitions and social pressures. Whether it’s dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, or PTSD, I’m here to support you in navigating these challenges. My goal is to help you build skills to improve your self-esteem and cultivate a more positive outlook on life.
Kenji Kuramitsu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MDiv
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Many of those looking for psychotherapy are responding to the feeling that things in life are breaking apart. Whether you are experiencing unwanted symptoms or seeking greater self-understanding about your interpersonal patterns, mental health treatment can be a powerful tool to help us learn how to live in ways that align with our deepest values. I have experiences working with those who are navigating significant life changes, those seeking healing from old and new wounds, and those working to integrate loss and pain including intergenerational trauma and spiritual concerns.
Many of those looking for psychotherapy are responding to the feeling that things in life are breaking apart. Whether you are experiencing unwanted symptoms or seeking greater self-understanding about your interpersonal patterns, mental health treatment can be a powerful tool to help us learn how to live in ways that align with our deepest values. I have experiences working with those who are navigating significant life changes, those seeking healing from old and new wounds, and those working to integrate loss and pain including intergenerational trauma and spiritual concerns.
I have worked as a trauma informed therapist since 2011. I specialize in adolescents and adults who face various mental health and identity development challenges. I am a grounded, honest, compassionate and well-rounded clinician. I tailor my approach to fit my clients’ specific goals and incorporate various techniques, which include: psychodynamic, relational, inter-subjective, DBT/CBT, motivational, trauma-informed, strengths-based and solution-focused therapies.
I have worked as a trauma informed therapist since 2011. I specialize in adolescents and adults who face various mental health and identity development challenges. I am a grounded, honest, compassionate and well-rounded clinician. I tailor my approach to fit my clients’ specific goals and incorporate various techniques, which include: psychodynamic, relational, inter-subjective, DBT/CBT, motivational, trauma-informed, strengths-based and solution-focused therapies.
In the often-painful experience of symptoms, something speaks through the body that is hard to put into words. Dreams, slips of the tongue, and everyday accidents can point to the experience of something working in us that we do not know. In listening to you, I pay close attention to the unconscious which appears in these and other coded signs in our bodies, our speech, and our dreams, but only you can tell me about what these signs mean to you and how they relate to your history and experience.
In the often-painful experience of symptoms, something speaks through the body that is hard to put into words. Dreams, slips of the tongue, and everyday accidents can point to the experience of something working in us that we do not know. In listening to you, I pay close attention to the unconscious which appears in these and other coded signs in our bodies, our speech, and our dreams, but only you can tell me about what these signs mean to you and how they relate to your history and experience.
I've worked with children, teenagers, and adults struggling with significant emotional and behavioral challenges for 16 years and have found that no matter the difficulty things can improve with hard work. Whether one's goal is emotion regulation, behavior change, or the exploration and cultivation of identity and meaning, the use of a therapeutic relationship based on honesty, authenticity, and mutual respect can have a profound impact on one's life course. While this work is challenging it can be life changing, allowing a person to develop their talents and gifts in ways that enrich their lives and the lives of others.
I've worked with children, teenagers, and adults struggling with significant emotional and behavioral challenges for 16 years and have found that no matter the difficulty things can improve with hard work. Whether one's goal is emotion regulation, behavior change, or the exploration and cultivation of identity and meaning, the use of a therapeutic relationship based on honesty, authenticity, and mutual respect can have a profound impact on one's life course. While this work is challenging it can be life changing, allowing a person to develop their talents and gifts in ways that enrich their lives and the lives of others.
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