Self Esteem Therapists in Chicago, IL
Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, self-worth and self-esteem, anxiety, shame, boundaries, communication, feeling stuck, and life/career transitions
We all have a story. How we choose to tell it is up to us. Owning and finding strength in our struggles is our superpower. It empowers us to keep moving forward, to be active participants in our lives, and allows us to write the next chapter! I want to hear your story and help you to explore what the next chapter could look like.
Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, self-worth and self-esteem, anxiety, shame, boundaries, communication, feeling stuck, and life/career transitions
We all have a story. How we choose to tell it is up to us. Owning and finding strength in our struggles is our superpower. It empowers us to keep moving forward, to be active participants in our lives, and allows us to write the next chapter! I want to hear your story and help you to explore what the next chapter could look like.
Do you find yourself constantly overthinking—running through every possible scenario until you feel exhausted, stuck, or unmotivated? Maybe you're navigating changing friendships, family tension, or a relationship that feels distant—and you're not sure how to fix it or where to start. These patterns can take up so much mental space and leave you feeling overwhelmed.
I specialize in helping adults manage anxiety, life transitions, and relationship stress—especially when it comes to communication, boundaries, and feeling emotionally stuck.
Do you find yourself constantly overthinking—running through every possible scenario until you feel exhausted, stuck, or unmotivated? Maybe you're navigating changing friendships, family tension, or a relationship that feels distant—and you're not sure how to fix it or where to start. These patterns can take up so much mental space and leave you feeling overwhelmed.
I specialize in helping adults manage anxiety, life transitions, and relationship stress—especially when it comes to communication, boundaries, and feeling emotionally stuck.
I specialize in mother-daughter conflict, self esteem issues, forgiveness, shame and anxiety.
Have you decided that you are ready to change your life? Do you feel stuck and need help moving forward. Are you a woman having a difficult relationship with your mother? Do you need help setting boundaries with family and friends? Are you looking for strategies to cope with past trauma and painful memories? Are you willing to show up and do the work with me and be fully engaged in the process. Are you willing to try techniques that will empower peace during difficult circumstances? If you answered yes to most of these questions, I’m the therapist for you.
I specialize in mother-daughter conflict, self esteem issues, forgiveness, shame and anxiety.
Have you decided that you are ready to change your life? Do you feel stuck and need help moving forward. Are you a woman having a difficult relationship with your mother? Do you need help setting boundaries with family and friends? Are you looking for strategies to cope with past trauma and painful memories? Are you willing to show up and do the work with me and be fully engaged in the process. Are you willing to try techniques that will empower peace during difficult circumstances? If you answered yes to most of these questions, I’m the therapist for you.
You deserve a space where you feel truly seen, accepted, and supported. Maybe you’re exploring your identity, feeling stuck in self-doubt, struggling with relationships, or working through past experiences. You want to feel more confident, build deeper connections, and create a life that feels like your own. Therapy is a place to untangle what’s weighing you down, shift old patterns, and find clarity. And it doesn’t have to be all heavy—healing can come with humor and moments of lightness too.
You deserve a space where you feel truly seen, accepted, and supported. Maybe you’re exploring your identity, feeling stuck in self-doubt, struggling with relationships, or working through past experiences. You want to feel more confident, build deeper connections, and create a life that feels like your own. Therapy is a place to untangle what’s weighing you down, shift old patterns, and find clarity. And it doesn’t have to be all heavy—healing can come with humor and moments of lightness too.
I support sensitive people who struggle with self-doubt, shame, and self-compassion.
I work with people who struggle with self-criticism and desire a better understanding of themselves. When this self-criticism is related to body image, I work with clients from a Health At Every Size approach. One of my goals for all my clients is that they foster the same genuine compassion toward themselves that they so readily offer to their loved ones. Past clients have shared that our therapy work has felt consistently compassionate, warm, informal, and sensitive to the impact of culture and identity.
I support sensitive people who struggle with self-doubt, shame, and self-compassion.
I work with people who struggle with self-criticism and desire a better understanding of themselves. When this self-criticism is related to body image, I work with clients from a Health At Every Size approach. One of my goals for all my clients is that they foster the same genuine compassion toward themselves that they so readily offer to their loved ones. Past clients have shared that our therapy work has felt consistently compassionate, warm, informal, and sensitive to the impact of culture and identity.
I work with ages 13 and up, addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, and grief.
My approach is holistic, strengths-based, and draws on CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic Therapy. I tailor sessions to meet your needs and offer creative and evidence-based tools to support healing in a safe, compassionate space. If spirituality or a search for meaning is important, we can explore that together in therapy.
I work with ages 13 and up, addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, and grief.
My approach is holistic, strengths-based, and draws on CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic Therapy. I tailor sessions to meet your needs and offer creative and evidence-based tools to support healing in a safe, compassionate space. If spirituality or a search for meaning is important, we can explore that together in therapy.
My mission is to help you reconnect with yourself through self-discovery and healing. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths so you can confidently advocate for who you are—not who you think you should be. I work with adults navigating ADHD, trauma, and life transitions, with the goal of creating a grounded, balanced, and fulfilling life.
My mission is to help you reconnect with yourself through self-discovery and healing. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths so you can confidently advocate for who you are—not who you think you should be. I work with adults navigating ADHD, trauma, and life transitions, with the goal of creating a grounded, balanced, and fulfilling life.
I offer creative support for people navigating anxiety, burnout, stress, sadness, and grief. Whether you're facing life transitions, relational challenges, or seeking personal growth, I provide a space for self-expression and reflection. I work with individuals and adolescents, helping them move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life. My goal is to support you in gaining clarity, resilience, and a deeper understanding of yourself.
I offer creative support for people navigating anxiety, burnout, stress, sadness, and grief. Whether you're facing life transitions, relational challenges, or seeking personal growth, I provide a space for self-expression and reflection. I work with individuals and adolescents, helping them move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life. My goal is to support you in gaining clarity, resilience, and a deeper understanding of yourself.
As a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and board-certified art therapist (ATR-BC), I believe in the transformative power of creativity and the wisdom held within the body. In my practice, I offer a unique blend of creative processing and somatic modalities to explore the depths of your inner world with compassion and curiosity. Life can be a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, and it's okay to seek support along the way. Whether you're grappling with the aftermath of complex trauma, navigating the intricacies of attachment patterns, or embarking on a quest to understand your identity,
As a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and board-certified art therapist (ATR-BC), I believe in the transformative power of creativity and the wisdom held within the body. In my practice, I offer a unique blend of creative processing and somatic modalities to explore the depths of your inner world with compassion and curiosity. Life can be a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, and it's okay to seek support along the way. Whether you're grappling with the aftermath of complex trauma, navigating the intricacies of attachment patterns, or embarking on a quest to understand your identity,
I help clients figure out how to listen to themselves better and create experiences that build their sense of self, self-worth, and purpose in life.
The people I work with want to live with authenticity and purpose. They want to go deeper in knowing themselves and understanding the people around them. They face professional challenges, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or depression and anxiety, and we work together to find direction, establish healthier boundaries, practice new coping skills, develop greater emotional intelligence, and recover from past wounds at their own pace and in their own way. If you're the same, let's talk about who you are and what you want out of life so you can move forward, even when self-doubt and societal pressures makes that difficult.
I help clients figure out how to listen to themselves better and create experiences that build their sense of self, self-worth, and purpose in life.
The people I work with want to live with authenticity and purpose. They want to go deeper in knowing themselves and understanding the people around them. They face professional challenges, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or depression and anxiety, and we work together to find direction, establish healthier boundaries, practice new coping skills, develop greater emotional intelligence, and recover from past wounds at their own pace and in their own way. If you're the same, let's talk about who you are and what you want out of life so you can move forward, even when self-doubt and societal pressures makes that difficult.
Anxiously attached to an emotionally unavailable partner? Are you taking on the emotional and invisible labor in your relationship? What are your next steps? Before you decide to stay or leave, get clear.
You don't need vague “relationship advice” therapy. You want a clear, psychologically rigorous look at the attachment dynamic in your marriage, including your role in it.
The goal isn’t to convince you to stay or leave. The goal is to find your voice. I’ll help you every step of the way.
Anxiously attached to an emotionally unavailable partner? Are you taking on the emotional and invisible labor in your relationship? What are your next steps? Before you decide to stay or leave, get clear.
You don't need vague “relationship advice” therapy. You want a clear, psychologically rigorous look at the attachment dynamic in your marriage, including your role in it.
The goal isn’t to convince you to stay or leave. The goal is to find your voice. I’ll help you every step of the way.
People who seek out therapy often feel stuck, even hopeless. Maybe you feel like something is off in your life or you lack purpose. Painful symptoms and entrenched life patterns have become overwhelming and interfere with the things that matter most to you. I will partner with you as you rebuild a stronger sense of self, a deeper connection to others and an enhanced ability to manage the challenges of life. My job is to help you begin to imagine a vision of your life you might not have thought was possible. Using a warm, compassionate approach I will support you as you experiment with new ways of thinking, feeling and living.
People who seek out therapy often feel stuck, even hopeless. Maybe you feel like something is off in your life or you lack purpose. Painful symptoms and entrenched life patterns have become overwhelming and interfere with the things that matter most to you. I will partner with you as you rebuild a stronger sense of self, a deeper connection to others and an enhanced ability to manage the challenges of life. My job is to help you begin to imagine a vision of your life you might not have thought was possible. Using a warm, compassionate approach I will support you as you experiment with new ways of thinking, feeling and living.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? It’s time to regain your power and control.
Life can sometimes feel like you're caught in quicksand—work stress, unexpected challenges, or strained relationships can weigh you down, no matter how hard you try to move forward. If you’re asking yourself, “How do I fix this?” or “What’s next for me?”, you don’t have to navigate this alone. Together, we can uncover the root of your struggles and work towards a meaningful change.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? It’s time to regain your power and control.
Life can sometimes feel like you're caught in quicksand—work stress, unexpected challenges, or strained relationships can weigh you down, no matter how hard you try to move forward. If you’re asking yourself, “How do I fix this?” or “What’s next for me?”, you don’t have to navigate this alone. Together, we can uncover the root of your struggles and work towards a meaningful change.
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.
Clinically, I’ve practiced across university counseling centers, schools, nonprofits, private practice, and adolescent day treatment. As a South Asian, first-generation American raised by immigrant parents, I understand the layers of identity, generational expectations, and healing from generational trauma.
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.
Clinically, I’ve practiced across university counseling centers, schools, nonprofits, private practice, and adolescent day treatment. As a South Asian, first-generation American raised by immigrant parents, I understand the layers of identity, generational expectations, and healing from generational trauma.
My focus is to provide supportive, collaborative care for individuals navigating anxiety, social anxiety, stress, self-esteem concerns, and the lasting impact of childhood trauma.
My approach is client-centered and strengths-based, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing. I frequently work with adolescents and young adults as they navigate life transitions, emotional development, and increasing independence.
My focus is to provide supportive, collaborative care for individuals navigating anxiety, social anxiety, stress, self-esteem concerns, and the lasting impact of childhood trauma.
My approach is client-centered and strengths-based, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing. I frequently work with adolescents and young adults as they navigate life transitions, emotional development, and increasing independence.
If you feel "stuck", I can teach you ways to reduce stress, manage your anger, build your self-esteem, be a better partner, and develop healthy habits.
Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Dissatisfied with your relationships? Not feeling great about yourself? If any of these apply to you, please let me help you feel better and become the person you want to be. Therapy is a great way to take charge of your life and begin to make changes in yourself and your relationships. Don't go it alone. Call me today at 312-595-9547. I want to help!
If you feel "stuck", I can teach you ways to reduce stress, manage your anger, build your self-esteem, be a better partner, and develop healthy habits.
Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Dissatisfied with your relationships? Not feeling great about yourself? If any of these apply to you, please let me help you feel better and become the person you want to be. Therapy is a great way to take charge of your life and begin to make changes in yourself and your relationships. Don't go it alone. Call me today at 312-595-9547. I want to help!
My clinical focus includes challenges with relationships, sex, work, finances, existential questions, anxiety, OCD, depression, men’s issues, life transitions, and identity exploration. Life is full of challenges and it can feel overwhelming to face them alone. I create a supportive space where you can begin to make sense of what you’re going through and move toward a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.
My clinical focus includes challenges with relationships, sex, work, finances, existential questions, anxiety, OCD, depression, men’s issues, life transitions, and identity exploration. Life is full of challenges and it can feel overwhelming to face them alone. I create a supportive space where you can begin to make sense of what you’re going through and move toward a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.
Who said therapy cannot be fun? With me, you’ll find yourself laughing, creating, realizing, and sometimes sharing good tears. Together, we’ll explore who you are, practice self-love, and work through challenges with compassion. Therapy with me is about honoring your true self, practicing self-love, and strengthening your confidence. I’ll be with you to create a safe space as you explore your identity, memories, and the emotions they carry. I would love to be part of your journey, toward celebrating your identity, honoring your story, and discovering that your true self is, in fact, your greatest strength.
Who said therapy cannot be fun? With me, you’ll find yourself laughing, creating, realizing, and sometimes sharing good tears. Together, we’ll explore who you are, practice self-love, and work through challenges with compassion. Therapy with me is about honoring your true self, practicing self-love, and strengthening your confidence. I’ll be with you to create a safe space as you explore your identity, memories, and the emotions they carry. I would love to be part of your journey, toward celebrating your identity, honoring your story, and discovering that your true self is, in fact, your greatest strength.
From my couples facing communication, connection and lack of intimacy, to my individuals having symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma and self-esteem issues, I have worked with all.
By aligning with my clients through empathy, I strive to create a safe space. Additionally, I attempt to enable them to feel accomplished in who they are and where they come from. As a multi-cultured, trilingual, woman of color, I help clients to explore all the owned and disowned parts of their identity in practice, while rewriting their stories.
From my couples facing communication, connection and lack of intimacy, to my individuals having symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma and self-esteem issues, I have worked with all.
By aligning with my clients through empathy, I strive to create a safe space. Additionally, I attempt to enable them to feel accomplished in who they are and where they come from. As a multi-cultured, trilingual, woman of color, I help clients to explore all the owned and disowned parts of their identity in practice, while rewriting their stories.
I am a firm believer that therapy is an aid to your own continued development and process. If you are reading this, you are making a significant decision for yourself and your growth. WAHOO!
Some focuses I enjoy working with are anxiety, perfectionism, identity, depression, and the “I don't know what's happening” areas of life. Therapy with me is warm, direct, and focused. I appreciate transparency, collaboration, willingness, and curiosity within the space we build together. My goal is to encourage and guide you to bring the tools we discuss into the outside world.
I am a firm believer that therapy is an aid to your own continued development and process. If you are reading this, you are making a significant decision for yourself and your growth. WAHOO!
Some focuses I enjoy working with are anxiety, perfectionism, identity, depression, and the “I don't know what's happening” areas of life. Therapy with me is warm, direct, and focused. I appreciate transparency, collaboration, willingness, and curiosity within the space we build together. My goal is to encourage and guide you to bring the tools we discuss into the outside world.
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