Quartz Therapists in Chicago, IL
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience treating adolescents and adults. My career began in the Will County Specialty Court system supporting clients through mental health and veterans’ court programs. I’ve also worked across both inpatient and outpatient programs, gaining a strong foundation in trauma-informed care.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience treating adolescents and adults. My career began in the Will County Specialty Court system supporting clients through mental health and veterans’ court programs. I’ve also worked across both inpatient and outpatient programs, gaining a strong foundation in trauma-informed care.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, warm, and individualized, drawing from evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and ACT. I create a holistic and open space that welcomes humor, vulnerability, and the full range of human experience. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, codependency, and interpersonal challenges, including survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, warm, and individualized, drawing from evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and ACT. I create a holistic and open space that welcomes humor, vulnerability, and the full range of human experience. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, codependency, and interpersonal challenges, including survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
I support individuals starting at age 5 in navigating relationships, identity, family dynamics, emotional challenges, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, grounded in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing. I draw on a trauma-informed, harm reduction lens that prioritizes autonomy, reduces shame, and encourages self-reflection.
I support individuals starting at age 5 in navigating relationships, identity, family dynamics, emotional challenges, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, grounded in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing. I draw on a trauma-informed, harm reduction lens that prioritizes autonomy, reduces shame, and encourages self-reflection.
I believe in building a collaborative partnerships with my clients. Utilizing an integrative approach, I tailor each treatment plan to meet individual needs and support healing and personal growth. I earned my master’s degree in counseling from Northwestern University. I have experience working with individuals navigating anxiety, sport and high performance challenges, transitions, and relational challenges. I am currently working toward my Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) certification. I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges and work toward a healthier, more fulfilling future. Send me an email to get started!
I believe in building a collaborative partnerships with my clients. Utilizing an integrative approach, I tailor each treatment plan to meet individual needs and support healing and personal growth. I earned my master’s degree in counseling from Northwestern University. I have experience working with individuals navigating anxiety, sport and high performance challenges, transitions, and relational challenges. I am currently working toward my Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) certification. I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges and work toward a healthier, more fulfilling future. Send me an email to get started!
I create an affirming, collaborative space where clients of all ages feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I work with individuals navigating a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, disordered eating, ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence, complex trauma, grief, and identity exploration. I am especially passionate about LGBTQ+ affirming care and helping clients process the impact of systemic and institutional oppression.
I create an affirming, collaborative space where clients of all ages feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I work with individuals navigating a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, disordered eating, ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence, complex trauma, grief, and identity exploration. I am especially passionate about LGBTQ+ affirming care and helping clients process the impact of systemic and institutional oppression.
I am a licensed therapist fluent in both English and Spanish, dedicated to creating a compassionate, supportive space for self-exploration and personal growth.
I am a licensed therapist fluent in both English and Spanish, dedicated to creating a compassionate, supportive space for self-exploration and personal growth.
I believe in using a person-centered approach to meet each person where they are. My therapy is solution-focused, and I encourage people to recognize their strengths, while providing evidence-based therapeutic tools as guidance.
I believe in using a person-centered approach to meet each person where they are. My therapy is solution-focused, and I encourage people to recognize their strengths, while providing evidence-based therapeutic tools as guidance.
Providing therapy to individuals, families, and groups, I support clients through challenges such as anxiety, depression, OCD, generalized anxiety disorder, and relationship concerns. My approach is client-centered and strengths-based, with a focus on goal setting and collaborative progress. I primarily draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and incorporate elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to meet each person’s unique needs. I enjoy helping clients problem solve, whether they are managing symptoms or working through complex dynamics.
Providing therapy to individuals, families, and groups, I support clients through challenges such as anxiety, depression, OCD, generalized anxiety disorder, and relationship concerns. My approach is client-centered and strengths-based, with a focus on goal setting and collaborative progress. I primarily draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and incorporate elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to meet each person’s unique needs. I enjoy helping clients problem solve, whether they are managing symptoms or working through complex dynamics.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (WI and IL) dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and affirming space where clients can heal and learn. Much of my clinical experience has focused on working with adults, and families to process trauma, improve emotion regulation skills and behaviors, and strengthen relationships. I specialize in working with patients who are impacted by physical, mental, or emotional challenges in a world not designed for them. I am a fierce advocate for eliminating barriers for my patients.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (WI and IL) dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and affirming space where clients can heal and learn. Much of my clinical experience has focused on working with adults, and families to process trauma, improve emotion regulation skills and behaviors, and strengthen relationships. I specialize in working with patients who are impacted by physical, mental, or emotional challenges in a world not designed for them. I am a fierce advocate for eliminating barriers for my patients.
Are you ready for peace? A hallmark of my work is the quickness of the process. What is possible for you? Discover your unshakable core, replacing anxiety, depression and self criticism. Practicing in IL and in WI, and coaching globally, I work with adults who experience panic, esteem, boundary, life, relationship, or performance challenges. Together, we discover how your experience impacts you and to turn it around through the use of powerful methods, which can include hypnosis therapy, and traditional counseling. These methods are also helpful with college students and in my Peaceful Power(tm) Program.
Are you ready for peace? A hallmark of my work is the quickness of the process. What is possible for you? Discover your unshakable core, replacing anxiety, depression and self criticism. Practicing in IL and in WI, and coaching globally, I work with adults who experience panic, esteem, boundary, life, relationship, or performance challenges. Together, we discover how your experience impacts you and to turn it around through the use of powerful methods, which can include hypnosis therapy, and traditional counseling. These methods are also helpful with college students and in my Peaceful Power(tm) Program.
Navigating life’s challenges can be difficult, and it’s common to feel stuck at times. I take a solution-focused and systemic approach to counseling, collaborating with my clients to set meaningful and achievable goals that foster progress throughout their journey. I work with individuals aged 18 and older, with a special focus on those facing relationship issues, career transitions, depression, anxiety, and grief.
Navigating life’s challenges can be difficult, and it’s common to feel stuck at times. I take a solution-focused and systemic approach to counseling, collaborating with my clients to set meaningful and achievable goals that foster progress throughout their journey. I work with individuals aged 18 and older, with a special focus on those facing relationship issues, career transitions, depression, anxiety, and grief.
Dedicated to working with individuals of all ages, I focus on collaboratively uncovering each person’s inherent strengths and talents. I am passionate about helping clients craft new life stories that highlight their perseverance and resilience in overcoming life’s challenges. My clinical practice draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy, all within a trauma-informed, strength-based framework.
Dedicated to working with individuals of all ages, I focus on collaboratively uncovering each person’s inherent strengths and talents. I am passionate about helping clients craft new life stories that highlight their perseverance and resilience in overcoming life’s challenges. My clinical practice draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy, all within a trauma-informed, strength-based framework.
My approach is practical and solution-focused, emphasizing mindfulness and skill-building to help clients navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. I support individuals experiencing addiction, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, schizoaffective disorder, and men’s issues. Through structured guidance, I aim to empower clients to set healthy boundaries, strengthen emotional resilience, and create meaningful change. I am EMDR-trained and use this approach to help process trauma and other distressing experiences that may be holding you back.
My approach is practical and solution-focused, emphasizing mindfulness and skill-building to help clients navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. I support individuals experiencing addiction, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, schizoaffective disorder, and men’s issues. Through structured guidance, I aim to empower clients to set healthy boundaries, strengthen emotional resilience, and create meaningful change. I am EMDR-trained and use this approach to help process trauma and other distressing experiences that may be holding you back.
Hello! I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor based in Chicago. I have a Masters in Counseling Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I've been practicing for 5 years helping people improve their lives through mindful change and a supportive voice. I'm here to be your loudest cheerleader as you make necessary changes and work toward your life goals.
Hello! I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor based in Chicago. I have a Masters in Counseling Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I've been practicing for 5 years helping people improve their lives through mindful change and a supportive voice. I'm here to be your loudest cheerleader as you make necessary changes and work toward your life goals.
I’ve always had a passion for helping others, which led me to pursue a career in social work. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds to work toward their personal goals. My approach to therapy is person-centered and strength-based. I believe in meeting people where they are and empowering them to move forward at their own pace. By building on each individual’s strengths, I strive to create a supportive space for growth, healing, and lasting change.
I’ve always had a passion for helping others, which led me to pursue a career in social work. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds to work toward their personal goals. My approach to therapy is person-centered and strength-based. I believe in meeting people where they are and empowering them to move forward at their own pace. By building on each individual’s strengths, I strive to create a supportive space for growth, healing, and lasting change.
Driven by a deep desire to create hope and support healing, I work with individuals navigating challenges such as PTSD, relationship struggles, family dynamics, grief, depression, anxiety, and more. My experience spans multiple outpatient settings and a wide range of presenting concerns, allowing me to adapt my approach to fit each person’s needs with compassion and care. I offer a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel safe to grow.
Driven by a deep desire to create hope and support healing, I work with individuals navigating challenges such as PTSD, relationship struggles, family dynamics, grief, depression, anxiety, and more. My experience spans multiple outpatient settings and a wide range of presenting concerns, allowing me to adapt my approach to fit each person’s needs with compassion and care. I offer a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel safe to grow.
As a Licensed Master Social Worker, I help individuals uncover the strength within their stories. My background spans over a decade in mental health, supporting clients navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem challenges. I value authenticity, cultural awareness, and compassion. My ideal client seeks healing, balance, and emotional clarity—and is ready to do the inner work toward peace and purpose.
As a Licensed Master Social Worker, I help individuals uncover the strength within their stories. My background spans over a decade in mental health, supporting clients navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem challenges. I value authenticity, cultural awareness, and compassion. My ideal client seeks healing, balance, and emotional clarity—and is ready to do the inner work toward peace and purpose.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a background working with both adolescent and adult populations in treatment settings. My approach to therapy is collaborative and strengths based.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a background working with both adolescent and adult populations in treatment settings. My approach to therapy is collaborative and strengths based.
My focus is to create a safe, collaborative space where individuals feel heard, validated, and empowered to move toward meaningful change. I specialize in working with clients experiencing ADHD, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress (PTSD). With a background that includes supporting children, families, and justice-involved youth, I bring a broad perspective to understanding how life’s challenges impact emotional well-being.
My focus is to create a safe, collaborative space where individuals feel heard, validated, and empowered to move toward meaningful change. I specialize in working with clients experiencing ADHD, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress (PTSD). With a background that includes supporting children, families, and justice-involved youth, I bring a broad perspective to understanding how life’s challenges impact emotional well-being.
Emiliana Mladic is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with more than 10 years of experience providing care to children, adolescents, and adults across a wide range of clinical settings. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a Child & Adolescent Distinction from Lewis University. Mladic brings extensive clinical and leadership experience from community mental health, K–12 schools, private practice, partial hospitalization programs, and intensive outpatient programs.
Emiliana Mladic is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with more than 10 years of experience providing care to children, adolescents, and adults across a wide range of clinical settings. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a Child & Adolescent Distinction from Lewis University. Mladic brings extensive clinical and leadership experience from community mental health, K–12 schools, private practice, partial hospitalization programs, and intensive outpatient programs.
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