Therapists in Chicago, IL

I assist adults and adolescents in addressing concerns including anxiety disorders, depression, sleep problems, trauma, interpersonal concerns, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, and life and career transitions. My therapeutic style is warm and compassionate. I have over 15 years of experience providing therapy to clients with diverse backgrounds and experiences. I use a range of therapeutic approaches and will work collaboratively with you to understand your concerns and determine the therapeutic approach that best matches your needs and the changes you are hoping for.

My role as a licensed psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience is to collaborate with you to reach your goals with an actionable plan; while simultaneously guiding you to delve deep to increase insight and arrive at lasting change. In my practice, I have successfully helped clients address difficult life circumstances, improve relationships, decrease anxiety and depression, tackle sleep problems, and increase self-esteem and coping capacity. Additionally, I have supported parents in understanding their young children's temperament, development, and behavior; as well as more effectively respond to behavioral challenges.

Sleep is essential to our physical and mental health. Despite the importance of sleep, many youth experience sleep problems such as difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Others may experience anxiety around bedtime or during the night. Using a telehealth platform, I work with families whose children and teens are experiencing sleep issues. I also work with youth who are experiencing anxiety and those exhibiting disruptive behaviors.

I take a compassionate, warm, and collaborative approach to connect with my clients and understand their goals for improving their quality of life. If you are feeling stressed and overwhelmed, I can help you to feel empowered to face challenges in your life. I work with clients who have issues related to anxiety, stress, and depression. I also have specialized training in treating insomnia, chronic pain, coping with chronic illness, and coping with the stress of caring for a loved one with chronic illness.

My clients describe my approach as gentle and direct with a dab of humor. I do my best work treating individuals who have experienced interpersonal trauma, people who are navigating their role in complicated families, and those who have been emotionally abused. I tend to find success with people who struggle with depression or low self-esteem, people who work in high-stress or helping professions, and people who do not know where to start. I have experience working with people with Bipolar Disorder, PMDD, learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, insomnia, auto-immune conditions, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, autism, & PTSD.

I am a Health Psychologist who approaches clients with empathy. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with an influence of Adlerian theory, to be goal-oriented and positive-focused in treating depression, anxiety, physical illnesses, sleep problems, weight management, recovery from substance use and other lifestyle conditions. I help people overcome their fears and resistance to change through the use of Motivational Interviewing (MI). This helps remove barriers to achieving goals and achieving them successfully. My purpose in my work is to help each client become the best version of their 'self'.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa, Night Eating Syndrome, Traumatic Stress, PTSD, and Borderline Personality Disorder. I am particularly interested in the relationship between traumatic stress and eating pathology as well as trauma and sleep. I also specialize in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, DBT PE, Exposure and Response Prevention, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Written Exposure Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and EMDR. I am an Assistant Professor at the Northwestern University Medical School in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences.

I love working with clients who are new to or curious about therapy. Sometimes people feel that they have been half-living, or "faking it" (hoping to make it), but don't know what to do about it. Sometimes people are looking for ways to live more mindfully and purposefully. And sometimes people just need help tackling a specific problem. My work with clients generally focuses on anxiety, depression, life transitions, sleep issues, and relationship conflicts. Together, we can discover what changes will help your life become more enjoyable - and then put those changes into action.

Welcome! My name is Caitlin and I'm a clinical psychologist that specializes in cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT), especially in the treatment of anxiety, OCD, depression, and sleep struggles. I provide individual psychotherapy to older teens, young adults, and adults. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify active goals for treatment, with a focus on living a life that is flexible, fulfilling, and guided by one's values. I strive to create a supportive and strong therapeutic bond with my clients by using warmth, unconditional positive regard, compassion, and some lightheartedness and humor, when appropriate.

I have worked with many clients who feel that everything they do, everything about them is just "wrong", not enough, not worthy. I strive to help clients understand that they are deserving of connection, acceptance and peace regardless of what past experience, other people, or even their own mind might be telling them. My approach is collaborative, incorporating curiosity, authenticity, openness and humor. It is through this collaborative process that I am able to help individuals gain insight into long held beliefs and patterns of behavior and to ultimately develop new ways of relating to themselves and others.

Over the past 10 years I have provided counseling services for people at varying life stages experiencing anxiety, depression, family conflict, trauma and much more. I have a collaborative nature with my clients wherein we are working together to heal. I want nothing more than for you to gain insight into your life, replenish what’s been depleted and become your own healer. This is my mission and the mission of Empowered Counseling.

I am passionate about empowering people to live more meaningful and fulfilling lives. I work with adult clients seeking help for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress management, perfectionism, and life transitions. I am specialized in treating issues at the intersection of physical and emotional health, such as insomnia, weight-management, and chronic health issues. Additionally, I work with professionals in demanding careers to address performance, work-life balance, and burnout. I aim to demystify therapeutic skills and enable individuals to continue to benefit from them long after therapy ends.

My name is Gaëlle Vernet and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who is passionate about taking on the journey with people to assist them with identifying the interconnections of different parts of their lives. I have worked as a case manager as well as a mental health specialist, which allowed me to interact with individuals of eclectic backgrounds, including, but not limited to homeless, parolees, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ, mental health disorders (anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, dual diagnosis), and people with other life maladjustments.

Do you find yourself trapped in cycles of rumination or anxiety? Do you go out of your way to avoid feeling sadness, grief, discomfort, or shame? Are you struggling to take steps forward? Are you where you wanted to be? As Mary Oliver said, "Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine." For most of us, life requires some amount of pain. Without help, our difficulties can feel unmanageable and all-consuming. My role is to hold compassionate space to sit beside you in discomfort, and when it's time, consider a new way forward.

Sometimes we encounter challenges that exceed our limits and could lead us to experience distress. I consider myself a generalist and enjoy working with a variety of different concerns. That said, I’m particularly passionate about working with folks who need support with ADHD, OCD, anxiety, life transitions, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs - skin picking, hair pulling, nail bitting), and sleep issues. I'm also particularly drawn to communication and relational issues and well-versed in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. I want to walk with you through these challenges and support you in your healing process.

Maybe you're weighed down by memories you've been trying to shake. You want to connect with a partner, but the same negative patterns keep playing out in your romantic life. A good night's sleep is rare, the tightness and stress in your shoulders is constant, but you have trouble pinning down exactly what it's stemming from. And you want things to change, even though you aren't sure exactly where to start with it all. The good news is that you don't have to go through this all alone. I'll walk with you as we make sense of the challenges you're facing and I'm confident that through our time, you'll begin feeling better.

I work with clients ages 18 and up looking for help managing anxiety, OCD, panic disorders, adjustment disorders, and depression. I am also an ADHD Certified Professional (ADHD-CCSP) and enjoy helping people learn more about ADHD while developing executive functioning and mood regulation skills. I have worked in the Chicago area for 13 years providing therapy services in a variety of settings from inpatient hospital units, PHP and IOP programs, and outpatient practices.

Relationship issues can hijack your life. Dysfunctional romantic and family relationships, demanding bosses, inappropriate coworkers, weird friends, or complicated roommates can all be the kinds of relationships that isolate us; affect our sleep, appetites, and focus; and stir up BIG feelings. Breaking up, even if it's the right thing to do, can turn our lives upside down while we feel pressure on us to “just move on already,” when we are grieving. Sometimes we are having a hard time grieving loved ones who have died. Difficult relationships can also cause collateral damage to your relationship with yourself.

Choosing a therapist is a daunting task and I am aware of how difficult this can be for people. Gaining trust and confidence from my clients is of the utmost importance to me and I believe in making my office an open and relaxing environment. My experiences and training have led me to use an approach that incorporates both the mental and physical aspects of your well-being. I address not only emotional issues, but also sleep, diet, exercise, and substance use. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness/Meditation and other modalities.