Psychoanalytic Therapists in Chicago, IL
An important focus of my practice is empowering individuals and couples to build more enduring and fulfilling relationships. I use an insight-oriented approach to stop the cycle of unhappy, dysfunctional connections while developing more gratifying relationships. Understanding your unique interpersonal dynamics improves your capacity to have better relationships in every aspect of your life, whether work, friends, and family.
An important focus of my practice is empowering individuals and couples to build more enduring and fulfilling relationships. I use an insight-oriented approach to stop the cycle of unhappy, dysfunctional connections while developing more gratifying relationships. Understanding your unique interpersonal dynamics improves your capacity to have better relationships in every aspect of your life, whether work, friends, and family.
Hi there, I'm Andrew! Choosing a therapist can be a scary and difficult process, but my goal is to make that process as seamless as possible.
With nearly 10 years of experience in the field of mental health, I've had the privilege of working with a wide range of conditions, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, and more. I hold a Master's degree in Social Work and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My therapeutic approach is grounded in various treatment modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), motivational interviewing
Hi there, I'm Andrew! Choosing a therapist can be a scary and difficult process, but my goal is to make that process as seamless as possible.
With nearly 10 years of experience in the field of mental health, I've had the privilege of working with a wide range of conditions, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, and more. I hold a Master's degree in Social Work and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My therapeutic approach is grounded in various treatment modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), motivational interviewing
Hi! My name is Melanie, and I am a clinical intern, Master of Social Work Student, and certified sex crisis counselor at Best Therapies in Chicago, IL. In my previous experience, I was a medical and legal advocate working with survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones, and I directly witnessed the impact of how complex trauma can affect our mind and body. A vital part of the therapeutic process is unpacking the trauma we have experienced, and I am confident in my ability to support you through this process utilizing a mind and body approach to help you heal.
Hi! My name is Melanie, and I am a clinical intern, Master of Social Work Student, and certified sex crisis counselor at Best Therapies in Chicago, IL. In my previous experience, I was a medical and legal advocate working with survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones, and I directly witnessed the impact of how complex trauma can affect our mind and body. A vital part of the therapeutic process is unpacking the trauma we have experienced, and I am confident in my ability to support you through this process utilizing a mind and body approach to help you heal.
Hey there! I’m Heather Lopez — Licensed Clinical Social Worker/ Licensed therapist, Postpartum Support Specialist, & Mom who's probably reheating her coffee for the third time as we speak. Becoming a mom changed everything: my sleep schedule, my wardrobe, my tolerance for loud plastic toys — and most importantly, my perspective on what real support looks like during the postpartum period. I help moms who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or like they've somehow lost themselves in the diaper aisle at Target (emotionally, not literally (emotionally, not literally — though I’ve been there too). I’ve got you!
Hey there! I’m Heather Lopez — Licensed Clinical Social Worker/ Licensed therapist, Postpartum Support Specialist, & Mom who's probably reheating her coffee for the third time as we speak. Becoming a mom changed everything: my sleep schedule, my wardrobe, my tolerance for loud plastic toys — and most importantly, my perspective on what real support looks like during the postpartum period. I help moms who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or like they've somehow lost themselves in the diaper aisle at Target (emotionally, not literally (emotionally, not literally — though I’ve been there too). I’ve got you!
I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in Political Science and my Masters in Arts: Social Work from the University of Chicago. I received my doctorate in clinical psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I am a licensed clinical social worker and have worked in many settings from community mental health and crisis intervention to victim advocacy. I am a trained medical/legal sexual assault advocate and a trained domestic violence counselor. I completed my psychology internship at the Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School in a program in Asian Mental Health and Child Psychotherapy.
I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in Political Science and my Masters in Arts: Social Work from the University of Chicago. I received my doctorate in clinical psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I am a licensed clinical social worker and have worked in many settings from community mental health and crisis intervention to victim advocacy. I am a trained medical/legal sexual assault advocate and a trained domestic violence counselor. I completed my psychology internship at the Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School in a program in Asian Mental Health and Child Psychotherapy.
As you begin your journey in therapy, let me walk you briefly through my journey. I have experience providing services in community-based settings, schools, and hospitals. I am certified as a trauma-informed yoga practitioner and as a Racial Healing Circle practitioner through TRHT. I value the benefit of integrating these practices with therapy to enhance a holistic healing. In my personal and professional life, I value self-care and self-compassion through the practice of mindful body-movement therapy. I am intentional about creating balance and listening to your needs.
As you begin your journey in therapy, let me walk you briefly through my journey. I have experience providing services in community-based settings, schools, and hospitals. I am certified as a trauma-informed yoga practitioner and as a Racial Healing Circle practitioner through TRHT. I value the benefit of integrating these practices with therapy to enhance a holistic healing. In my personal and professional life, I value self-care and self-compassion through the practice of mindful body-movement therapy. I am intentional about creating balance and listening to your needs.
A good fit between therapist and patient is an essential ingredient in forming an effective working alliance, assuming the therapist has strong academic credentials. That is why I encourage patients to do their research. The best way to determine whether people can work well together is to talk. There should be no charge for an initial phone consultation to evaluate this. If after a phone visit it doesn't feel like a good fit, I will help you find someone who is.
A good fit between therapist and patient is an essential ingredient in forming an effective working alliance, assuming the therapist has strong academic credentials. That is why I encourage patients to do their research. The best way to determine whether people can work well together is to talk. There should be no charge for an initial phone consultation to evaluate this. If after a phone visit it doesn't feel like a good fit, I will help you find someone who is.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in IL, FL, and VA. I have a passion for those who are committed to making life better for themselves, have an open mindset, and are willing to adapt to what is not working. I employ empathy and compassion to walk your journey with you and guide you in a path of positive healing. I truly practice from a belief that you are the captain of your own ship just looking for a navigator.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in IL, FL, and VA. I have a passion for those who are committed to making life better for themselves, have an open mindset, and are willing to adapt to what is not working. I employ empathy and compassion to walk your journey with you and guide you in a path of positive healing. I truly practice from a belief that you are the captain of your own ship just looking for a navigator.
Hello! Therapy should be a safe space in which you are able to be transparent, vulnerable and the driver to the change you would like to see in your life. As an experienced clinician, I am dedicated to collaborating with you to heal from past relationships, understand, recognize and heal from trauma and remove the barriers that may be negatively impacting your progress.
Hello! Therapy should be a safe space in which you are able to be transparent, vulnerable and the driver to the change you would like to see in your life. As an experienced clinician, I am dedicated to collaborating with you to heal from past relationships, understand, recognize and heal from trauma and remove the barriers that may be negatively impacting your progress.
“If we talk, it will get better.” I am here to help those struggling with difficult, internal experiences, such as racing thoughts, feelings of sadness, impactful, difficult memories or other kinds of psychological turmoil. These feeling states may have proposed challenges towards living fully and authentically, which through our work, is something that can change. By way of getting to know and talking through your your inner world, we can work towards relieving the pains that have felt repeated or stuck.
“If we talk, it will get better.” I am here to help those struggling with difficult, internal experiences, such as racing thoughts, feelings of sadness, impactful, difficult memories or other kinds of psychological turmoil. These feeling states may have proposed challenges towards living fully and authentically, which through our work, is something that can change. By way of getting to know and talking through your your inner world, we can work towards relieving the pains that have felt repeated or stuck.
I am a clinical psychologist with 30 years of experience. I earned my PhD from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine (Division of Psychology) and have worked in various clinical settings at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. The past 20 years I have devoted myself exclusively to my private practice. The primary difficulties I treat involve anxiety, stress, depression, and conflict in relationships. I work collaboratively with patients in identifying problem areas and therapy goals. Depending on an individual's unique circumstances, therapy might be as brief as a few sessions or as lengthy as many years.
I am a clinical psychologist with 30 years of experience. I earned my PhD from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine (Division of Psychology) and have worked in various clinical settings at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. The past 20 years I have devoted myself exclusively to my private practice. The primary difficulties I treat involve anxiety, stress, depression, and conflict in relationships. I work collaboratively with patients in identifying problem areas and therapy goals. Depending on an individual's unique circumstances, therapy might be as brief as a few sessions or as lengthy as many years.
Matthew Cramer treats people struggling with: addictive use of substances or behaviors, anxiety, depression, relationship stress, job stress and the lasting impact of trauma. If you're considering therapy but aren't sure, then you've come to the right place. Most people who see Matthew have little to no experience with therapists or therapy. Many are uncomfortable asking for help, believing it is a sign of "weakness." Others come from families where "staying strong," and keeping "personal business" in the family was the norm. Whatever the story, they are able to open up to him.
Matthew Cramer treats people struggling with: addictive use of substances or behaviors, anxiety, depression, relationship stress, job stress and the lasting impact of trauma. If you're considering therapy but aren't sure, then you've come to the right place. Most people who see Matthew have little to no experience with therapists or therapy. Many are uncomfortable asking for help, believing it is a sign of "weakness." Others come from families where "staying strong," and keeping "personal business" in the family was the norm. Whatever the story, they are able to open up to him.
Psychotherapy and psychoanalysis are two well-established forms of talk therapy; they have been used for well over one-hundred years. These therapies help people explore their inner thoughts and feelings in the privacy of a professional relationship. These private conversations are different from talking with a friend or family member; they are confidential, nonjudgmental, and personal.
Psychotherapy and psychoanalysis are two well-established forms of talk therapy; they have been used for well over one-hundred years. These therapies help people explore their inner thoughts and feelings in the privacy of a professional relationship. These private conversations are different from talking with a friend or family member; they are confidential, nonjudgmental, and personal.
I am an African-American female with a small practice on the south side of Chicago. I received my graduate training in social work from Loyola University Chicago. I received most of my professional training from the University of Chicago Hospitals In-Patient Psychiatric Department, where I worked simultaneously to start my private practice. I have an array of exprience working with adult clients with thought and mood disorders. In addition, I have worked with children - - ranging from 5 to 18 yrs of age, with a diagnosis of conduct, separation anxiety, adjustment, oppositional defiant or disruptive behavior disorders.
I am an African-American female with a small practice on the south side of Chicago. I received my graduate training in social work from Loyola University Chicago. I received most of my professional training from the University of Chicago Hospitals In-Patient Psychiatric Department, where I worked simultaneously to start my private practice. I have an array of exprience working with adult clients with thought and mood disorders. In addition, I have worked with children - - ranging from 5 to 18 yrs of age, with a diagnosis of conduct, separation anxiety, adjustment, oppositional defiant or disruptive behavior disorders.
People find themselves looking for the help of a professional when their previous ways of coping are no longer effective and they feel lost or stuck. Therapy is an opportunity for change. By entering into therapy, you offer yourself an opportunity to explore your needs and feelings with an insightful, caring professional who can support you in finding new ways of meeting the challenges in your life. I am interested in helping my patients understand themselves, their behaviors, and their experiences by making meaning of how past experiences have impacted them and potentially influence current behaviors, relationships, and life circumstances.
People find themselves looking for the help of a professional when their previous ways of coping are no longer effective and they feel lost or stuck. Therapy is an opportunity for change. By entering into therapy, you offer yourself an opportunity to explore your needs and feelings with an insightful, caring professional who can support you in finding new ways of meeting the challenges in your life. I am interested in helping my patients understand themselves, their behaviors, and their experiences by making meaning of how past experiences have impacted them and potentially influence current behaviors, relationships, and life circumstances.
Hi there, welcome! My name is Stefani. I specialize in maternal mental health/women's wellness. I have a strong passion for working with moms as they navigate through the many transitional periods of motherhood, and have spent a majority of my professional career working with women as they navigate the perinatal and postnatal periods of motherhood. I received my Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International. In addition to working with moms, I enjoy working with all women to help them cope with life stressors & symptoms related to depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mood disturbances.
Hi there, welcome! My name is Stefani. I specialize in maternal mental health/women's wellness. I have a strong passion for working with moms as they navigate through the many transitional periods of motherhood, and have spent a majority of my professional career working with women as they navigate the perinatal and postnatal periods of motherhood. I received my Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International. In addition to working with moms, I enjoy working with all women to help them cope with life stressors & symptoms related to depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mood disturbances.
Hi, I am Ashley!
I am a post graduate student at Erikson Institution and earned my Master's in Social Work with an emphasis on Childhood Development and Relationships. I have extensive experience working with
As your therapist, it is my goal to see you become a better version of yourself. It is my belief that we are not always in control of the issues that impact our lives, whether it be the world, how we look, or what our brains and body's function. What we can control, is how we react and respond to these issues.
Hi, I am Ashley!
I am a post graduate student at Erikson Institution and earned my Master's in Social Work with an emphasis on Childhood Development and Relationships. I have extensive experience working with
As your therapist, it is my goal to see you become a better version of yourself. It is my belief that we are not always in control of the issues that impact our lives, whether it be the world, how we look, or what our brains and body's function. What we can control, is how we react and respond to these issues.
Psychotherapy provides an opportunity for a deepened experience, where we can learn both about how you came to be who you are, and how you can grow towards something new. I recognize this process as inherently vulnerable, and as such I offer warm gentleness with honest words, to help you feel comfortable within the therapeutic process to explore yourself and engage the world and your relationships in newfound ways.
Psychotherapy provides an opportunity for a deepened experience, where we can learn both about how you came to be who you are, and how you can grow towards something new. I recognize this process as inherently vulnerable, and as such I offer warm gentleness with honest words, to help you feel comfortable within the therapeutic process to explore yourself and engage the world and your relationships in newfound ways.
Finding a therapist is a challenging, yet courageous step. Maybe it is hard to find the words to express what is wrong. Or, you have the words but no one to share them with. It can be difficult to trust that someone will understand you. I welcome you to reach out. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, complex trauma, low self-esteem, shame, and struggling with emerging adulthood and identity. I understand the pervasive impact of childhood trauma and complex family dynamics. It is painful to long for connection and to feel unsafe or uneasy in the presence of others.
Finding a therapist is a challenging, yet courageous step. Maybe it is hard to find the words to express what is wrong. Or, you have the words but no one to share them with. It can be difficult to trust that someone will understand you. I welcome you to reach out. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, complex trauma, low self-esteem, shame, and struggling with emerging adulthood and identity. I understand the pervasive impact of childhood trauma and complex family dynamics. It is painful to long for connection and to feel unsafe or uneasy in the presence of others.
Over the past 20 years, I have practiced in a number of treatment settings as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, board certified in traditional clinical mental health and online telehealth counseling services, in Chicago and surrounding areas. I have a PhD in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Human Development Counseling. I trained at the University of Illinois Springfield and North Central University and recently published a book. I work with all types of clients, from those with minor concerns to major mental illness. Whatever your concerns are, let's establish a plan and work toward your goals!
Over the past 20 years, I have practiced in a number of treatment settings as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, board certified in traditional clinical mental health and online telehealth counseling services, in Chicago and surrounding areas. I have a PhD in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Human Development Counseling. I trained at the University of Illinois Springfield and North Central University and recently published a book. I work with all types of clients, from those with minor concerns to major mental illness. Whatever your concerns are, let's establish a plan and work toward your goals!
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