Self Esteem Therapists in Chicago, IL
I work with clients on a variety of issues: infidelity and rebuilding trust after an affair; the mental load/invisible load and helping with the division of labor in your household; communication issues: high conflict, fighting over the same problems, effective conflict resolution; working on your non-secure attachment styles to help you become more securely attached; providing coping skills; anxiety and depression.
I work with clients on a variety of issues: infidelity and rebuilding trust after an affair; the mental load/invisible load and helping with the division of labor in your household; communication issues: high conflict, fighting over the same problems, effective conflict resolution; working on your non-secure attachment styles to help you become more securely attached; providing coping skills; anxiety and depression.
My focus consist of working with and empowering individuals to be the best version of themselves. My work focuses on the unique challenges we face trying to balance work, relationships, family, and professional obligations.
My focus consist of working with and empowering individuals to be the best version of themselves. My work focuses on the unique challenges we face trying to balance work, relationships, family, and professional obligations.
I believe therapy should feel restorative, not rigid. Healing can happen in lots of ways, through creative expression, mindfulness, cultural practices, or other paths that feel meaningful to you. Instead of trying to fit into boxes that often leave people out or cause harm, I want to help you find your own path to wellness that feels true to who you are.
I believe therapy should feel restorative, not rigid. Healing can happen in lots of ways, through creative expression, mindfulness, cultural practices, or other paths that feel meaningful to you. Instead of trying to fit into boxes that often leave people out or cause harm, I want to help you find your own path to wellness that feels true to who you are.
However, the concerns I see commonly presenting in my clients are navigating identity - particularly around themes of gender and sexuality - and low self-esteem.
Therapy can be daunting, especially if it is your first time or you have had negative experiences in the past. I want to meet you where you are at, without pressure or judgement. It's okay if it's not always easy to identify or talk about what you are feeling.
I value authenticity in the therapy office, both from me and from my clients. That doesn't always look "respectable" - if you are angry, ashamed, or doubtful, bring that too. I believe in using humor in the counseling process, however that comes out for you.
However, the concerns I see commonly presenting in my clients are navigating identity - particularly around themes of gender and sexuality - and low self-esteem.
Therapy can be daunting, especially if it is your first time or you have had negative experiences in the past. I want to meet you where you are at, without pressure or judgement. It's okay if it's not always easy to identify or talk about what you are feeling.
I value authenticity in the therapy office, both from me and from my clients. That doesn't always look "respectable" - if you are angry, ashamed, or doubtful, bring that too. I believe in using humor in the counseling process, however that comes out for you.
” Struggles with body image and self-esteem can quietly take over your thoughts, affecting your confidence, relationships, and sense of self.
Through my own lived experience, I understand how powerful it can be to have supportive care when navigating concerns related to disordered eating, self-esteem, body image, and relational patterns. I offer a warm, grounded, and empathetic presence, and I encourage self-love, self-acceptance, and curiosity as we explore these challenges together.
” Struggles with body image and self-esteem can quietly take over your thoughts, affecting your confidence, relationships, and sense of self.
Through my own lived experience, I understand how powerful it can be to have supportive care when navigating concerns related to disordered eating, self-esteem, body image, and relational patterns. I offer a warm, grounded, and empathetic presence, and I encourage self-love, self-acceptance, and curiosity as we explore these challenges together.
If you’re tired of overthinking every decision, replaying conversations, and striving to be perfect at work and home, you’re not alone. Together, we’ll build tools to manage anxiety, set boundaries, and help you show up as your best real self.
Hi, I’m Anna Deibel, and I’m passionate about helping people break free from the cycles of perfectionism, overthinking, and people pleasing. I know how overwhelming it can feel to constantly strive for more while never feeling like you’re good enough. That’s why I specialize in building resilience, developing coping skills, and strengthening communication.
If you’re tired of overthinking every decision, replaying conversations, and striving to be perfect at work and home, you’re not alone. Together, we’ll build tools to manage anxiety, set boundaries, and help you show up as your best real self.
Hi, I’m Anna Deibel, and I’m passionate about helping people break free from the cycles of perfectionism, overthinking, and people pleasing. I know how overwhelming it can feel to constantly strive for more while never feeling like you’re good enough. That’s why I specialize in building resilience, developing coping skills, and strengthening communication.
I believe at some point, everyone experiences difficulties they cannot resolve through their usual means of coping and problem-solving. I can help you move forward by understanding patterns in your relationships, past experiences, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how they contribute to your current symptoms and concerns. With this insight, you can then take actions to produce the changes you seek. I'm passionate about helping clients find constructive and realistic solutions that reflect their individual personality and lifestyle.
I believe at some point, everyone experiences difficulties they cannot resolve through their usual means of coping and problem-solving. I can help you move forward by understanding patterns in your relationships, past experiences, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how they contribute to your current symptoms and concerns. With this insight, you can then take actions to produce the changes you seek. I'm passionate about helping clients find constructive and realistic solutions that reflect their individual personality and lifestyle.
I work with individuals who are overwhelmed with life's challenges. Life can throw so many stressors at us and it can be difficulty to process them in healthy ways. If you are someone who is looking to manage their emotions, heal past traumas or navigating difficulty life transitions, we may be a good fit. I work with people who want to make meaningful life changes.
I work with individuals who are overwhelmed with life's challenges. Life can throw so many stressors at us and it can be difficulty to process them in healthy ways. If you are someone who is looking to manage their emotions, heal past traumas or navigating difficulty life transitions, we may be a good fit. I work with people who want to make meaningful life changes.
I am the founder of Lincoln Park Psychology and I work with people of all ages. I am often sought out for high-risk adolescents, patients with low self-image, those managing emotional instability, and navigating relationship issues (peer or romantic). I work closely with you to identify triggers and patterns, and set realistic and collaborative goals for change. The space is safe, but also, we have a lot of fun. My clients would tell you that I am a real person, who can see them without judgment, creating a space in which we can admit our human flaws, and laugh at ourselves while we work toward change.
I am the founder of Lincoln Park Psychology and I work with people of all ages. I am often sought out for high-risk adolescents, patients with low self-image, those managing emotional instability, and navigating relationship issues (peer or romantic). I work closely with you to identify triggers and patterns, and set realistic and collaborative goals for change. The space is safe, but also, we have a lot of fun. My clients would tell you that I am a real person, who can see them without judgment, creating a space in which we can admit our human flaws, and laugh at ourselves while we work toward change.
Typical challenges include the following: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, work difficulties, grief or loss, relationship issues or patterns, substance or alcohol abuse, divorce, parenting, stress management, painful emotional symptoms, personality disorders, and renewing hope.
I use a customized, Integrative approach that can include facilitating insight into the roots and meanings of unwanted behavioral, emotional, and relationship patterns in service of fostering present-day behavioral change and problem-solving. My approach reflects clients' strengths, preferences, and needs that shape the focus, depth, and pace of therapy.
Typical challenges include the following: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, work difficulties, grief or loss, relationship issues or patterns, substance or alcohol abuse, divorce, parenting, stress management, painful emotional symptoms, personality disorders, and renewing hope.
I use a customized, Integrative approach that can include facilitating insight into the roots and meanings of unwanted behavioral, emotional, and relationship patterns in service of fostering present-day behavioral change and problem-solving. My approach reflects clients' strengths, preferences, and needs that shape the focus, depth, and pace of therapy.
I believe creating a therapeutic relationship is the most important part of the client's therapeutic journey. It takes partnership of the therapist to meet you where you are and challenge when needed and the client being open to change and integrate skills daily life. I want to understand clients' worldviews and experiences through their own lens, while creating a space that allows them to take the lead in their own story.
I believe creating a therapeutic relationship is the most important part of the client's therapeutic journey. It takes partnership of the therapist to meet you where you are and challenge when needed and the client being open to change and integrate skills daily life. I want to understand clients' worldviews and experiences through their own lens, while creating a space that allows them to take the lead in their own story.
I believe in the power of insight and solution focused change. My style is very direct and active as I feel this allows for the most efficient and successful results. I have found that providing feedback to my clients is helpful in creating meaningful growth. By creating a safe, non-judgmental environment the client gains a strong foundation that aids the development of insight and the ability to explore new ways of thinking and doing. After years of helping clients, I recognize that the core of successful therapy stems from the therapeutic relationship.
I believe in the power of insight and solution focused change. My style is very direct and active as I feel this allows for the most efficient and successful results. I have found that providing feedback to my clients is helpful in creating meaningful growth. By creating a safe, non-judgmental environment the client gains a strong foundation that aids the development of insight and the ability to explore new ways of thinking and doing. After years of helping clients, I recognize that the core of successful therapy stems from the therapeutic relationship.
Many clients I worked with struggled with issues related to trauma, grief, self-esteem, and attachment.
Do you often repeat the same painful patterns in relationships or feeling overwhelmed by a past that won’t let you go? Are you feeling disconnected and anxious? I want to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment where together, we can gently explore the deeper layers of your struggles at a pace that feels right for you, especially how your past shapes the way you relate today. While I’ll offer you coping tools, I also want to help you recognize your inner strength and ability to heal. I want you to believe that it is possible to rewrite your story and to feel more secure within yourself.
Many clients I worked with struggled with issues related to trauma, grief, self-esteem, and attachment.
Do you often repeat the same painful patterns in relationships or feeling overwhelmed by a past that won’t let you go? Are you feeling disconnected and anxious? I want to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment where together, we can gently explore the deeper layers of your struggles at a pace that feels right for you, especially how your past shapes the way you relate today. While I’ll offer you coping tools, I also want to help you recognize your inner strength and ability to heal. I want you to believe that it is possible to rewrite your story and to feel more secure within yourself.
For the last 20 years, I have helped adult men and women and teens and their parents improve their mood, reduce stress, increase self confidence, cultivate satisfying relationships, and make lasting changes in their lives.
We will work together to understand your distress and develop a plan unique to you. I will explore the reasons that bring you to therapy and look at the underlying factors that have created your pain and lack of fulfillment. When necessary, I will incorporate specific behavioral interventions such as mindfulness and cognitive strategies.
For the last 20 years, I have helped adult men and women and teens and their parents improve their mood, reduce stress, increase self confidence, cultivate satisfying relationships, and make lasting changes in their lives.
We will work together to understand your distress and develop a plan unique to you. I will explore the reasons that bring you to therapy and look at the underlying factors that have created your pain and lack of fulfillment. When necessary, I will incorporate specific behavioral interventions such as mindfulness and cognitive strategies.
I am especially passionate about working with couples and adults who are seeking support for concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and relational conflict.
I utilize a collaborative, strengths-based approach to therapy, in which the client is the expert on their lived experiences and goals. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space for clients using warmth, humor, and authenticity. I frequently draw from several therapy models such as Gottman Method Couple Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused.
I am especially passionate about working with couples and adults who are seeking support for concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and relational conflict.
I utilize a collaborative, strengths-based approach to therapy, in which the client is the expert on their lived experiences and goals. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space for clients using warmth, humor, and authenticity. I frequently draw from several therapy models such as Gottman Method Couple Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused.
Hello, I am Yolanda, a licensed psychotherapist with a Masters degree from Loyola University of Chicago. My goal is to provide a compassionate, inclusive, and soul-sensitive space where you feel safe to explore challenges—whether that means navigating independence, working through identity and relationship struggles, parenting, or balancing the demands of higher education. I believe every season of life, even the most difficult, carries the potential for growth, renewal, and peace, and I count it an honor to support you as you move toward emotional and spiritual freedom, and a more joyful, satisfied, and purposeful life.
Hello, I am Yolanda, a licensed psychotherapist with a Masters degree from Loyola University of Chicago. My goal is to provide a compassionate, inclusive, and soul-sensitive space where you feel safe to explore challenges—whether that means navigating independence, working through identity and relationship struggles, parenting, or balancing the demands of higher education. I believe every season of life, even the most difficult, carries the potential for growth, renewal, and peace, and I count it an honor to support you as you move toward emotional and spiritual freedom, and a more joyful, satisfied, and purposeful life.
Anxious, worried, overwhelmed, exhausted. Your brain is always trying to solve one problem or another, trying to find the best & way to get everything done without anyone else having to give anything up except for you. You’re the one who everyone thinks has it all together, and you work so hard to make it look that way. You want to be able to enjoy time with your family, laugh with your friends, and spend time on hobbies. But your brain is always on, being the coordinator & caregiver that everyone else needs. You know something needs to change, but you’re worried about what that may look like, and how others may be affected.
Anxious, worried, overwhelmed, exhausted. Your brain is always trying to solve one problem or another, trying to find the best & way to get everything done without anyone else having to give anything up except for you. You’re the one who everyone thinks has it all together, and you work so hard to make it look that way. You want to be able to enjoy time with your family, laugh with your friends, and spend time on hobbies. But your brain is always on, being the coordinator & caregiver that everyone else needs. You know something needs to change, but you’re worried about what that may look like, and how others may be affected.
My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, LGBTQ+ identity, self-esteem, parent-child attachment, abuse/neglect, religion/spirituality, adolescent-parent relationships, and foster care/adoption.
My goal as your therapist is to provide a space where your thoughts, feelings, and ideas can be formed and expressed through supportive dialogue. Whether you are experiencing anxiety or depression, going through a difficult transition, processing a challenging relationship, or struggling to cope with trauma or loss, I can help you find meaning in your experiences and make changes at your pace. People often seek therapy when they experience a loss of power and choice in some aspect of their lives. Empowerment and conscious choice-making are primary themes throughout my work with clients.
My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, LGBTQ+ identity, self-esteem, parent-child attachment, abuse/neglect, religion/spirituality, adolescent-parent relationships, and foster care/adoption.
My goal as your therapist is to provide a space where your thoughts, feelings, and ideas can be formed and expressed through supportive dialogue. Whether you are experiencing anxiety or depression, going through a difficult transition, processing a challenging relationship, or struggling to cope with trauma or loss, I can help you find meaning in your experiences and make changes at your pace. People often seek therapy when they experience a loss of power and choice in some aspect of their lives. Empowerment and conscious choice-making are primary themes throughout my work with clients.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, grief or loss, low self-esteem, parenting challenges (including parenting children with special needs), family-of-origin trauma, identity shifts, midlife change, or recurring relationship patterns, I provide a warm, grounding, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel seen, understood, and supported.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, or persistent stress - or stuck in unhelpful patterns of thought, relationships, or identity? You don’t have to navigate this alone. I help adults of all backgrounds (especially women, parents, and those facing midlife or identity-related shifts) move from exhaustion, doubt, or overwhelm toward clarity, self-compassion, and emotional balance. Whether you’re wrestling with self-criticism, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions, therapy can offer relief, meaning, and real change.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, grief or loss, low self-esteem, parenting challenges (including parenting children with special needs), family-of-origin trauma, identity shifts, midlife change, or recurring relationship patterns, I provide a warm, grounding, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel seen, understood, and supported.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, or persistent stress - or stuck in unhelpful patterns of thought, relationships, or identity? You don’t have to navigate this alone. I help adults of all backgrounds (especially women, parents, and those facing midlife or identity-related shifts) move from exhaustion, doubt, or overwhelm toward clarity, self-compassion, and emotional balance. Whether you’re wrestling with self-criticism, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions, therapy can offer relief, meaning, and real change.
I help adults navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and a general sense of disconnection.
I bring a collaborative spirit to sessions, drawing from body-based and trauma-informed approaches. As a DMT and LPC, I use subtle movement, sensation awareness, and creative exploration to help clients access the body’s implicit knowledge and rebuild agency, safety, and trust. Movement doesn’t need to be big or performative to be powerful.
I help adults navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and a general sense of disconnection.
I bring a collaborative spirit to sessions, drawing from body-based and trauma-informed approaches. As a DMT and LPC, I use subtle movement, sensation awareness, and creative exploration to help clients access the body’s implicit knowledge and rebuild agency, safety, and trust. Movement doesn’t need to be big or performative to be powerful.
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