Therapists in Chicago, IL
Emalee Pearson | Perinatal And Couples Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCW, PMH-C, MPH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60661 (Online Only)
My approach is warm, relational and deeply collaborative.
I provide individual and couples therapy focusing on anxiety, relationship conflict, parenting challenges, conception, pregnancy, and postpartum experiences. If you're juggling long hours, struggling for balance, or feeling isolated in your fertility journey or with new parenthood, I know this is SO hard and you are not alone. You're ready to overcome obstacles, develop healthier coping skills, and build stronger relationships and I'm here to help. We'll work together to design a plan that will help you navigate life's complexities with more confidence, less overwhelm, and ultimately lead you to a more full, authentic life.
My approach is warm, relational and deeply collaborative.
I provide individual and couples therapy focusing on anxiety, relationship conflict, parenting challenges, conception, pregnancy, and postpartum experiences. If you're juggling long hours, struggling for balance, or feeling isolated in your fertility journey or with new parenthood, I know this is SO hard and you are not alone. You're ready to overcome obstacles, develop healthier coping skills, and build stronger relationships and I'm here to help. We'll work together to design a plan that will help you navigate life's complexities with more confidence, less overwhelm, and ultimately lead you to a more full, authentic life.
Dr. Lindsay Ellch
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
I am a generalist and have expertise with anxiety disorders/stress management, couples therapy, undergraduate/graduate students, identity development, relationships, grief/loss, adult children of alcoholics/addicts, & relational trauma, LGBTQ+, kink, CNM & polyamory.
After training and working at universities across the country like Stanford, Emory, and Northwestern, effective therapy requires a few essential components: a strong therapist-client relationship, a supportive yet challenging environment, and a combination of skill-based and insight-oriented work. I work from an anti-oppressive, feminist framework to create a safe environment for understanding a person within their context and cultivating opportunities for exploration, insight, and healing to occur. I provide therapy for individuals and couples.
I am a generalist and have expertise with anxiety disorders/stress management, couples therapy, undergraduate/graduate students, identity development, relationships, grief/loss, adult children of alcoholics/addicts, & relational trauma, LGBTQ+, kink, CNM & polyamory.
After training and working at universities across the country like Stanford, Emory, and Northwestern, effective therapy requires a few essential components: a strong therapist-client relationship, a supportive yet challenging environment, and a combination of skill-based and insight-oriented work. I work from an anti-oppressive, feminist framework to create a safe environment for understanding a person within their context and cultivating opportunities for exploration, insight, and healing to occur. I provide therapy for individuals and couples.
Jessica Zaehringer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602 (Online Only)
I help people learn to forgive themselves for not being 'perfect' through eclectic evidence based modalities while also incorporating psychoeducation and lived experience – learning to give yourself the grace you deserve as well as increasing the ease with which you healthily cope with the stressors of life; To learn to create space for yourself and gain a sense of self acceptance and self actualization. I engage with you conversationally to create movement and change towards a healthy outcome through a relational and supportive approach. You are doing your best to navigate through a contradictory world.
I help people learn to forgive themselves for not being 'perfect' through eclectic evidence based modalities while also incorporating psychoeducation and lived experience – learning to give yourself the grace you deserve as well as increasing the ease with which you healthily cope with the stressors of life; To learn to create space for yourself and gain a sense of self acceptance and self actualization. I engage with you conversationally to create movement and change towards a healthy outcome through a relational and supportive approach. You are doing your best to navigate through a contradictory world.
Tina Fairbanks
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611
I would be honored to work together in empowering personal and relational growth.
Life is hard and sometimes asking for help is even harder. Beginning therapy can be nerve wrecking, but it can be a place to build yourself and the relationships around you. Everyone’s experiences and obstacles are different, which is why I prioritize a collaborative style that is adjustable to your needs. Creating an environment that is warm, empathetic, interactive and humorous is important in achieving a safe and non-judgemental space for my clients.
I would be honored to work together in empowering personal and relational growth.
Life is hard and sometimes asking for help is even harder. Beginning therapy can be nerve wrecking, but it can be a place to build yourself and the relationships around you. Everyone’s experiences and obstacles are different, which is why I prioritize a collaborative style that is adjustable to your needs. Creating an environment that is warm, empathetic, interactive and humorous is important in achieving a safe and non-judgemental space for my clients.
Lilia Berkovich
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613
Are you dealing with recurring relationship problems, overwhelming anxiety or panic, paralyzing perfectionism or procrastination, intense sadness or anger, unhealthy habits, illness or somatic symptoms, or identity concerns? I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples on a path toward better self-understanding, emotional attunement, empathy, responsibility, and agency. Our goal would be to uncover shaping life experiences, identify patterns, and work on enhanced flexibility and intentionality in choices and actions. In my therapeutic approach I rely on relational, classical, and bodymind psychodynamic perspectives.
Are you dealing with recurring relationship problems, overwhelming anxiety or panic, paralyzing perfectionism or procrastination, intense sadness or anger, unhealthy habits, illness or somatic symptoms, or identity concerns? I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples on a path toward better self-understanding, emotional attunement, empathy, responsibility, and agency. Our goal would be to uncover shaping life experiences, identify patterns, and work on enhanced flexibility and intentionality in choices and actions. In my therapeutic approach I rely on relational, classical, and bodymind psychodynamic perspectives.
Britt Raphling
Counselor, LCPC, CGP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
My goal is to help clients feel less alone in their struggles and more understood, as they work on what they wish to change in their lives and relationships. I believe that what has happened in our past shapes who we are today, and I help the people I work with explore the influence of the past in order to create a more fulfilling present. Within the therapeutic relationship, clients can practice and integrate more balanced ways to express themselves and connect with others. I integrate ideas and practices from relational psychodynamic, interpersonal, and modern psychoanalytic orientations.
My goal is to help clients feel less alone in their struggles and more understood, as they work on what they wish to change in their lives and relationships. I believe that what has happened in our past shapes who we are today, and I help the people I work with explore the influence of the past in order to create a more fulfilling present. Within the therapeutic relationship, clients can practice and integrate more balanced ways to express themselves and connect with others. I integrate ideas and practices from relational psychodynamic, interpersonal, and modern psychoanalytic orientations.
Shannon Lawton-O'Boyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MEd, LSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60613 (Online Only)
My focus is on sexological and relational issues, or issues that impact the health of those parts of life, like anxiety, communication, and the ability to connect.
I have an appreciation for complexity and understand that most of us live a life full of contradictions - striving for goodness, happiness, prosperity, low drama, and quality relationships. I get to witness clients create a foundation of safety from which they can pursue their personal and relational goals. I have a passion for working with both traditional relationships and alternative lifestyle clients, as individuals or couples. My clients are often unraveling past traumatic and toxic relationships or simply navigating the unknown with the goals of creating new, healthy patterns of communication, safety, and intimacy.
My focus is on sexological and relational issues, or issues that impact the health of those parts of life, like anxiety, communication, and the ability to connect.
I have an appreciation for complexity and understand that most of us live a life full of contradictions - striving for goodness, happiness, prosperity, low drama, and quality relationships. I get to witness clients create a foundation of safety from which they can pursue their personal and relational goals. I have a passion for working with both traditional relationships and alternative lifestyle clients, as individuals or couples. My clients are often unraveling past traumatic and toxic relationships or simply navigating the unknown with the goals of creating new, healthy patterns of communication, safety, and intimacy.
Sandra Buecker Spears
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60657 (Online Only)
I’m passionate and well versed in working with trauma, with particular interest in attachment and relational trauma and childhood abuse.
We all have been shaped by our past experiences but sometimes we don’t know how to move forward. We don’t want to be “stuck in the past,” but we also know we can’t “avoid” our history. I have extensive experience in helping people process their lived experiences, understand how their relationships with themselves and others affects who they are, and approach anxiety, trauma, grief and loss in a manner that gives space for healing.
I’m passionate and well versed in working with trauma, with particular interest in attachment and relational trauma and childhood abuse.
We all have been shaped by our past experiences but sometimes we don’t know how to move forward. We don’t want to be “stuck in the past,” but we also know we can’t “avoid” our history. I have extensive experience in helping people process their lived experiences, understand how their relationships with themselves and others affects who they are, and approach anxiety, trauma, grief and loss in a manner that gives space for healing.
Bob Hirsch
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
My approach toward working with individuals is rather humanistic and relational, in which I aim to provide a therapeutically safe environment that promotes growth and healing thru instilling confidence and empowering others to reach their full potential.
My greatest passion and area of specialty is in working with individuals, of all ages, who are experiencing significant distress in their lives, including: death and loss, impaired self-esteem/confidence, anxiety, depression, life transition issues and relationship difficulties.
My approach toward working with individuals is rather humanistic and relational, in which I aim to provide a therapeutically safe environment that promotes growth and healing thru instilling confidence and empowering others to reach their full potential.
My greatest passion and area of specialty is in working with individuals, of all ages, who are experiencing significant distress in their lives, including: death and loss, impaired self-esteem/confidence, anxiety, depression, life transition issues and relationship difficulties.
Rachana Doshi
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
I believe that people are experts in their own lives. We all have strengths that sometimes are not apparent to us, but we can learn to identify them. As we connect to our internal experiences, we discover that our thoughts and beliefs about the way things are might be more workable than we had previously believed. My approach when working with people is to be collaborative and relational. I meet clients wherever they are in their journey and we work together to identify goals that help them lead meaningful lives. As your therapist, I look to create a safe space, be fully present, and listen deeply with non-judgment.
I believe that people are experts in their own lives. We all have strengths that sometimes are not apparent to us, but we can learn to identify them. As we connect to our internal experiences, we discover that our thoughts and beliefs about the way things are might be more workable than we had previously believed. My approach when working with people is to be collaborative and relational. I meet clients wherever they are in their journey and we work together to identify goals that help them lead meaningful lives. As your therapist, I look to create a safe space, be fully present, and listen deeply with non-judgment.
Milla Lubis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, AM
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60613
They utilize an integrated approach, drawing from person-centered and feminist relational-cultural theories.
Milla is passionate about creating warm, collaborative therapeutic alliances that center the experiences of TGNC and BIPOC clients. They specialize in topics such as religion and spirituality, sexuality, gender expansiveness, grief, trauma, kink, and polyamory.
They utilize an integrated approach, drawing from person-centered and feminist relational-cultural theories.
Milla is passionate about creating warm, collaborative therapeutic alliances that center the experiences of TGNC and BIPOC clients. They specialize in topics such as religion and spirituality, sexuality, gender expansiveness, grief, trauma, kink, and polyamory.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
My approach to therapy is collaborative, holistic, non-judgmental and tailored to each client. I work with clients to build awareness of the patterns and behaviors that may be hindering their growth. I use humanistic and relational approaches to connect with clients to help them find their unique purpose and motivation in life. My goal in treatment is to help individuals cope with and process life’s challenges, losses and transitions. Change is inevitable throughout life, and I believe that once accepted, positive growth can occur.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, holistic, non-judgmental and tailored to each client. I work with clients to build awareness of the patterns and behaviors that may be hindering their growth. I use humanistic and relational approaches to connect with clients to help them find their unique purpose and motivation in life. My goal in treatment is to help individuals cope with and process life’s challenges, losses and transitions. Change is inevitable throughout life, and I believe that once accepted, positive growth can occur.
Gia Scalise
LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60602
My clinical approach is anti-capitalist, harm reductionist, person-centered, and relational.
As a therapist and storyteller, I strongly believe that we are all the experts of our own stories. That being said, it can feel like someone else has taken up the pen during times of stress or emotional upheaval. Our stories aren’t linear and they don't exist in a vacuum; systems of power, privilege, and oppression, relationships, intersecting identities, and cultural values & norm can greatly affect the way in which we move through the world. My goal is to help you pick the pen back up, create a safe space for you to look at your experiences, and decide what role they will continue to play in your story.
My clinical approach is anti-capitalist, harm reductionist, person-centered, and relational.
As a therapist and storyteller, I strongly believe that we are all the experts of our own stories. That being said, it can feel like someone else has taken up the pen during times of stress or emotional upheaval. Our stories aren’t linear and they don't exist in a vacuum; systems of power, privilege, and oppression, relationships, intersecting identities, and cultural values & norm can greatly affect the way in which we move through the world. My goal is to help you pick the pen back up, create a safe space for you to look at your experiences, and decide what role they will continue to play in your story.
Mellany de Medeiros Nones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613
My approach can be described as sincere, reflective, relational and affirmative.
My work is centered on people’s struggles navigating life changes, depression and anxiety, loss and grief, trauma, love and family relations, acculturation and immigration stressors, racial and cultural identity, professional and academic issues. I aim to build an authentic space where you can connect, explore, be honest, rethink, allow growth and elaborate for change. Sessions can be focused on understanding yourself better, processing difficult moments, improving communication, identifying and affirming strengths, finding new meanings and ways.
My approach can be described as sincere, reflective, relational and affirmative.
My work is centered on people’s struggles navigating life changes, depression and anxiety, loss and grief, trauma, love and family relations, acculturation and immigration stressors, racial and cultural identity, professional and academic issues. I aim to build an authentic space where you can connect, explore, be honest, rethink, allow growth and elaborate for change. Sessions can be focused on understanding yourself better, processing difficult moments, improving communication, identifying and affirming strengths, finding new meanings and ways.
Kari Harrison
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613
I am an emotionally focused sex and relational therapist with over 10 years of experience in both individual and relational work.
I believe that each client has a story to share, stemming from a diverse and unique background - and seek to hold clients in a safe, nurturing space that is truly their own. My conviction is that it is the relationship between the therapist and the client that is ultimately what heals, and when it works, it is immensely powerful. I am passionate about exploring ways to help clients discover their own resiliency and live more authentically in order to create the mental and emotional space to reach their fullest potential.
I am an emotionally focused sex and relational therapist with over 10 years of experience in both individual and relational work.
I believe that each client has a story to share, stemming from a diverse and unique background - and seek to hold clients in a safe, nurturing space that is truly their own. My conviction is that it is the relationship between the therapist and the client that is ultimately what heals, and when it works, it is immensely powerful. I am passionate about exploring ways to help clients discover their own resiliency and live more authentically in order to create the mental and emotional space to reach their fullest potential.
Clea Mirza James
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
I specialize in relationship difficulties, sex therapy, grief and trauma using a relational, trauma-informed, and systemic approach.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, whether you come in alone, with a partner, or with your family. Together we explore your therapeutic goals. I firmly believe in the power of relationships to foster resilience and healing. In my work, I strive to cultivate connection and curiosity in an active, direct, and compassionate manner as you explore life's challenges -- deepening your understanding of yourself and learning to connect more meaningfully with others.
I specialize in relationship difficulties, sex therapy, grief and trauma using a relational, trauma-informed, and systemic approach.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, whether you come in alone, with a partner, or with your family. Together we explore your therapeutic goals. I firmly believe in the power of relationships to foster resilience and healing. In my work, I strive to cultivate connection and curiosity in an active, direct, and compassionate manner as you explore life's challenges -- deepening your understanding of yourself and learning to connect more meaningfully with others.
Alexandra Bosco Luger
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60607
My primary theoretical orientation is relational psychodynamic.
Please visit my website for more information about my practice: www.DrAlexandraLuger.com
My primary theoretical orientation is relational psychodynamic.
Please visit my website for more information about my practice: www.DrAlexandraLuger.com
Pamela Anne Brand
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
My practice involves helping individuals, couples and families identify,and build strengths and resilience, while identifying and shifting issues that constrain the fullest potential of stability, satisfaction and joy. I am collaborative and relational in style. I have experience working with issues including, anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, eating disorder and addictions. My approach involves the provision of support, understanding and encouragement to enhance awareness and success for the creation of meaning and satisfaction. My style is interactive and I offer strategies and feedback to enhance client's achievement of goals.
My practice involves helping individuals, couples and families identify,and build strengths and resilience, while identifying and shifting issues that constrain the fullest potential of stability, satisfaction and joy. I am collaborative and relational in style. I have experience working with issues including, anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, eating disorder and addictions. My approach involves the provision of support, understanding and encouragement to enhance awareness and success for the creation of meaning and satisfaction. My style is interactive and I offer strategies and feedback to enhance client's achievement of goals.
Xoe Wise
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613
I believe trusting relationships, creativity, and community are at the heart of inner peace. I offer you a compassionate, empathetic, playful, and non-judgmental space. Trauma influences life, the body, and brain in complex ways and therefore sometimes in therapy we need to talk, and sometimes we need to pause, move, or create. I am informed by attachment theory, psychodynamic approach, and embrace the relational element of healing. As a musician, and with music therapy training, I understand the regulatory power of art and invite you to integrate expressive elements. I offer music-centered and songwriting focused sessions.
I believe trusting relationships, creativity, and community are at the heart of inner peace. I offer you a compassionate, empathetic, playful, and non-judgmental space. Trauma influences life, the body, and brain in complex ways and therefore sometimes in therapy we need to talk, and sometimes we need to pause, move, or create. I am informed by attachment theory, psychodynamic approach, and embrace the relational element of healing. As a musician, and with music therapy training, I understand the regulatory power of art and invite you to integrate expressive elements. I offer music-centered and songwriting focused sessions.
Julie E Key
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60615
I use a client-centered and collaborative approach, and incorporate techniques used in relational, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, expressive arts, mindfulness, and narrative therapies.
It can be difficult to ask for help in today's society, and even more difficult to find the best fit in a therapist. As a trauma-informed queer biracial therapist, I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental. My clinical background includes work with individuals managing co-occurring disorders, difficulties related to identity (e.g. racial, cultural, gender, spirituality), Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, ADHD, Autism, Trauma, PTSD, and grief. I work with individuals and couples at any point in their lifespan, though my background has primarily focused on young adults and families.
I use a client-centered and collaborative approach, and incorporate techniques used in relational, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, expressive arts, mindfulness, and narrative therapies.
It can be difficult to ask for help in today's society, and even more difficult to find the best fit in a therapist. As a trauma-informed queer biracial therapist, I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental. My clinical background includes work with individuals managing co-occurring disorders, difficulties related to identity (e.g. racial, cultural, gender, spirituality), Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, ADHD, Autism, Trauma, PTSD, and grief. I work with individuals and couples at any point in their lifespan, though my background has primarily focused on young adults and families.
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