Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Chicago, IL
My style is warm, direct, and empowering. I collaboratively use evidenced-based treatments to identify unhelpful patterns and redefine old values in order to live a more authentic and rewarding life. A trusting and genuine therapeutic relationship is the foundation for growth, and through this space you will gain insight, awareness, and be gently challenged to see new perspectives and solutions.
My style is warm, direct, and empowering. I collaboratively use evidenced-based treatments to identify unhelpful patterns and redefine old values in order to live a more authentic and rewarding life. A trusting and genuine therapeutic relationship is the foundation for growth, and through this space you will gain insight, awareness, and be gently challenged to see new perspectives and solutions.
I enjoy working with young adults and professionals who feel stuck and are desiring change. I believe we all are capable of leading a happy and fulfilling life, and with the right support and tools we can! I am passionate about working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, work/life stressors, self-esteem, and relationship issues.
I enjoy working with young adults and professionals who feel stuck and are desiring change. I believe we all are capable of leading a happy and fulfilling life, and with the right support and tools we can! I am passionate about working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, work/life stressors, self-esteem, and relationship issues.
I have experience in working with adults and adolescents that have experienced trauma and grief. Majority of the clients I have worked with are uncomfortable with their daily life and are looking to process their past and find a way to move forward.
I have experience in working with adults and adolescents that have experienced trauma and grief. Majority of the clients I have worked with are uncomfortable with their daily life and are looking to process their past and find a way to move forward.
I believe that problems are best understood in the context of relationships - with loved ones, with intimate partners, and with oneself. Perhaps you are noticing room for improvement in one or in multiple relationships, or perhaps you have a strong desire for increased understanding of yourself and others. It takes a great deal of insight and strength to even begin this journey towards greater harmony. My hope as a clinician is to help foster within you a sense of renewed curiosity, compassion, and hope as you undertake this journey.
I believe that problems are best understood in the context of relationships - with loved ones, with intimate partners, and with oneself. Perhaps you are noticing room for improvement in one or in multiple relationships, or perhaps you have a strong desire for increased understanding of yourself and others. It takes a great deal of insight and strength to even begin this journey towards greater harmony. My hope as a clinician is to help foster within you a sense of renewed curiosity, compassion, and hope as you undertake this journey.
In therapy, my approach is nondirective, genuine, warm, and empathic. I am nonjudgmental, accepting, and understanding. I follow my clients as they focus on whatever feels most important to them. My goal is to build a safe therapeutic relationship for clients to explore the depths of their most significant and often challenging life experiences. I listen and respond with empathic understanding of these experiences while my clients find meaning that is congruent with their whole self. Clients often feel deeply understood during this process, which is a profoundly healing experience.
In therapy, my approach is nondirective, genuine, warm, and empathic. I am nonjudgmental, accepting, and understanding. I follow my clients as they focus on whatever feels most important to them. My goal is to build a safe therapeutic relationship for clients to explore the depths of their most significant and often challenging life experiences. I listen and respond with empathic understanding of these experiences while my clients find meaning that is congruent with their whole self. Clients often feel deeply understood during this process, which is a profoundly healing experience.
At DEFINED, our physician lead team has more than 20 years of counseling experience in individual, child, couple and family counseling. We specialize in substance abuse issues, PTSD/trauma, depression, and anxiety. Our physicians, advanced nurse practitioners, and therapists work together to manage your neurological and mental health through holistic and medical management mental health diagnoses.
At DEFINED, our physician lead team has more than 20 years of counseling experience in individual, child, couple and family counseling. We specialize in substance abuse issues, PTSD/trauma, depression, and anxiety. Our physicians, advanced nurse practitioners, and therapists work together to manage your neurological and mental health through holistic and medical management mental health diagnoses.
Claude works with clients with issues such as managing anxiety, depression, men's issues, interpersonal issues, trauma, discrimination related to their identity, and other serious mental health challenges. Committed to developing self-awareness, Claude will help clients improve their mental health, achieve healing and alignment in their lives, and address their unique issues. During your sessions, he will work with you to develop practical strategies that empower you to understand and challenge inequities. Together, Claude collaborates with clients to foster self-awareness, empowering them to navigate difficult life challenges.
Claude works with clients with issues such as managing anxiety, depression, men's issues, interpersonal issues, trauma, discrimination related to their identity, and other serious mental health challenges. Committed to developing self-awareness, Claude will help clients improve their mental health, achieve healing and alignment in their lives, and address their unique issues. During your sessions, he will work with you to develop practical strategies that empower you to understand and challenge inequities. Together, Claude collaborates with clients to foster self-awareness, empowering them to navigate difficult life challenges.
Anthony Oltean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
Hello there. Thank you for reading my profile. I've been working in the Lakeview area for over a decade now. I offer counseling aimed at enhancing your natural strengths, introduce new coping abilities, challenge unproductive thoughts, beliefs, and patterns of behavior, as well as providing you the opportunity to try on a new perspective toward your life. I have focused predominately on issues that impact the LGBTQ+ population, as well as variety of communities located in the area.
Hello there. Thank you for reading my profile. I've been working in the Lakeview area for over a decade now. I offer counseling aimed at enhancing your natural strengths, introduce new coping abilities, challenge unproductive thoughts, beliefs, and patterns of behavior, as well as providing you the opportunity to try on a new perspective toward your life. I have focused predominately on issues that impact the LGBTQ+ population, as well as variety of communities located in the area.
Teens, adolescents, adults, and couples ... As strength and performance-based clinicians, we welcome clients across the lifespan. We work to form authentic therapeutic relationships and are transparent in our work with you. As relational practitioners, we help you create safe and satisfying relationships with others that are necessary for psychological wellness. We use the therapeutic relationship as a model to create healthier relationships with yourself and others.
Teens, adolescents, adults, and couples ... As strength and performance-based clinicians, we welcome clients across the lifespan. We work to form authentic therapeutic relationships and are transparent in our work with you. As relational practitioners, we help you create safe and satisfying relationships with others that are necessary for psychological wellness. We use the therapeutic relationship as a model to create healthier relationships with yourself and others.
Annmarie Schoenbeck
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60618
Are you struggling and feeling disconnected in your relationships? Is the transition you were once excited about, no longer going according to plan, or coming with unwanted stress and anxiety? Has the pain, confusion, or loss of identity become too much? Trust me, I’ve been there. The human experience can bring many seasons of immense pain, uncertainty and heartache, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. It actually is possible to have connected relationships, fulfillment in your career, and confidence in who you're becoming.
Are you struggling and feeling disconnected in your relationships? Is the transition you were once excited about, no longer going according to plan, or coming with unwanted stress and anxiety? Has the pain, confusion, or loss of identity become too much? Trust me, I’ve been there. The human experience can bring many seasons of immense pain, uncertainty and heartache, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. It actually is possible to have connected relationships, fulfillment in your career, and confidence in who you're becoming.
Clients often find me when they feel that traditional talk therapy doesn't seem to be enough - when they have gained lots of valuable insight into the "why" behind their experience, but the physiological symptoms persist. Intellectualy understanding our past traumas is different from healing, integrating, and organizing our past (and present) traumatic experiences. Clients who come to me are often engaged in an ongoing battle with their own nervous system responses, and often feel stuck in adaptive patterns without knowing how to break free.
Clients often find me when they feel that traditional talk therapy doesn't seem to be enough - when they have gained lots of valuable insight into the "why" behind their experience, but the physiological symptoms persist. Intellectualy understanding our past traumas is different from healing, integrating, and organizing our past (and present) traumatic experiences. Clients who come to me are often engaged in an ongoing battle with their own nervous system responses, and often feel stuck in adaptive patterns without knowing how to break free.
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Psychotherapy can be a prime opportunity to make changes related to a number of life's troubles, and I am interested in supporting you in finding personally meaningful change. This looks different for everyone, which is why I will be committed to getting to know you and being with you along the way.
Psychotherapy can be a prime opportunity to make changes related to a number of life's troubles, and I am interested in supporting you in finding personally meaningful change. This looks different for everyone, which is why I will be committed to getting to know you and being with you along the way.
Thank you for taking a look at my profile. Reaching out for counseling can often be a difficult step. My style as a therapist is warm, compassionate and interactive. I use a client-centered approach to help clients discover their strengths and feel empowered to make changes, especially when feeling stuck. I provide support, empathy and insight with integrity and humor to allow clients to step back from stressful situations, gain perspective and feel better.
Thank you for taking a look at my profile. Reaching out for counseling can often be a difficult step. My style as a therapist is warm, compassionate and interactive. I use a client-centered approach to help clients discover their strengths and feel empowered to make changes, especially when feeling stuck. I provide support, empathy and insight with integrity and humor to allow clients to step back from stressful situations, gain perspective and feel better.
You may have a clear picture of what brings you to counseling, or you may just know you aren’t feeling like yourself. You may feel lost, overrun by fear or shame, or unsure where to even begin. Therapy is a powerful way to begin answering those questions, giving you a space where every part of you is heard.
You may have a clear picture of what brings you to counseling, or you may just know you aren’t feeling like yourself. You may feel lost, overrun by fear or shame, or unsure where to even begin. Therapy is a powerful way to begin answering those questions, giving you a space where every part of you is heard.
I am a queer and neurodivergent therapist committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment free of judgment or pretense, where you may feel empowered to voice thoughts, express feelings, and be curious about yourself in a way you may not have elsewhere. I believe that each person has the ability to create their own meaning in life, and I am passionate about helping my clients uncover their unique purpose and potential. Together, we will work to address any limiting beliefs or patterns, as well as examine how past experiences and cultural factors have shaped your worldview and prevented you from living a more fulfilling life.
I am a queer and neurodivergent therapist committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment free of judgment or pretense, where you may feel empowered to voice thoughts, express feelings, and be curious about yourself in a way you may not have elsewhere. I believe that each person has the ability to create their own meaning in life, and I am passionate about helping my clients uncover their unique purpose and potential. Together, we will work to address any limiting beliefs or patterns, as well as examine how past experiences and cultural factors have shaped your worldview and prevented you from living a more fulfilling life.
Mollyrose Kelly
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60657
Currently accepting new clients. Keeping things inside us is a terrible, lonely weight. It may start off feeling manageable, but it eventually builds up. Often we find it difficult to share with others, because we don’t want to burden them or be seen as “needy.” At these points, I think we just need someone to be honest with about our experiences and needs, without fear of judgment. When we notice we’re having the same thoughts and problems coming up repeatedly, we might need a push to get us unstuck. When an old hurt arises, we may need the space to explore it and the skills to ground ourselves in the present.
Currently accepting new clients. Keeping things inside us is a terrible, lonely weight. It may start off feeling manageable, but it eventually builds up. Often we find it difficult to share with others, because we don’t want to burden them or be seen as “needy.” At these points, I think we just need someone to be honest with about our experiences and needs, without fear of judgment. When we notice we’re having the same thoughts and problems coming up repeatedly, we might need a push to get us unstuck. When an old hurt arises, we may need the space to explore it and the skills to ground ourselves in the present.
I work with populations that are going through transitions. Whether you are a teen starting a new school; a family going through a new phase of life; a person questioning your identity, or even if you are looking to transition careers, I am here to help you see the best version of yourself come to a reality. As a therapist, I assist people in gaining the confidence to overcome personal obstacles, lessen emotional loads, and provide the tools needed to improve their connection to themselves and their world.
I work with populations that are going through transitions. Whether you are a teen starting a new school; a family going through a new phase of life; a person questioning your identity, or even if you are looking to transition careers, I am here to help you see the best version of yourself come to a reality. As a therapist, I assist people in gaining the confidence to overcome personal obstacles, lessen emotional loads, and provide the tools needed to improve their connection to themselves and their world.
I am dedicated to empowering individuals aged 14-50 to overcome generational trauma, navigate life transitions, and refine their parenting practices. My expertise lies in providing tailored support that facilitates healing and growth, enabling clients to break free from the cycles of trauma and build healthier, more resilient lives. I help clients address deep-rooted issues through compassionate and effective strategies, fostering a positive and transformative impact on their personal and familial relationships.
I am dedicated to empowering individuals aged 14-50 to overcome generational trauma, navigate life transitions, and refine their parenting practices. My expertise lies in providing tailored support that facilitates healing and growth, enabling clients to break free from the cycles of trauma and build healthier, more resilient lives. I help clients address deep-rooted issues through compassionate and effective strategies, fostering a positive and transformative impact on their personal and familial relationships.
I understand how difficult and important making the decision to come to therapy can be. I believe in the power of building a strong, therapeutic relationship with my clients. I know the importance of empathy and the benefit of having your voice heard throughout treatment. My goal is to always create a welcoming and safe space that allows my clients to explore what they need to help them lead a more meaningful life. I believe that therapy is an amazing process in which we work together to build upon innate strengths and discover areas for improvement.
I understand how difficult and important making the decision to come to therapy can be. I believe in the power of building a strong, therapeutic relationship with my clients. I know the importance of empathy and the benefit of having your voice heard throughout treatment. My goal is to always create a welcoming and safe space that allows my clients to explore what they need to help them lead a more meaningful life. I believe that therapy is an amazing process in which we work together to build upon innate strengths and discover areas for improvement.
Zubia Siddiqui
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My purpose is to do work to create change that is sustainable. A change that has space for complexity, reparation, and relating through difference. I have a plan, an offering, and a vision that I want to share with others to improve their quality of life. I want to help those that struggle with and question whether what they are doing matters. As a psychotherapist, the goal is for my clients to tap into their own power to create a positive change for themselves, while also helping to create a world that praises the uniqueness of each person and where humility and compassion are a given.
My purpose is to do work to create change that is sustainable. A change that has space for complexity, reparation, and relating through difference. I have a plan, an offering, and a vision that I want to share with others to improve their quality of life. I want to help those that struggle with and question whether what they are doing matters. As a psychotherapist, the goal is for my clients to tap into their own power to create a positive change for themselves, while also helping to create a world that praises the uniqueness of each person and where humility and compassion are a given.
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