Spirituality Therapists in Chicago, IL
Experience a therapeutic journey that is exclusively yours—a space of non-judgment and no expectations. In our sessions, we will delve into the profound effects of childhood, societal conditioning, and more to gain invaluable insights into the underlying dynamics that have shaped your thoughts, emotions, and desires. We will address what holds the most significance for you, allowing for free speech and association to guide our time together.
Experience a therapeutic journey that is exclusively yours—a space of non-judgment and no expectations. In our sessions, we will delve into the profound effects of childhood, societal conditioning, and more to gain invaluable insights into the underlying dynamics that have shaped your thoughts, emotions, and desires. We will address what holds the most significance for you, allowing for free speech and association to guide our time together.
With the many transitions that life brings can come many challenges. It can be difficult to navigate these challenges alone and reaching out for support is a significant step in working towards healing. My goal is to help you navigate your healing journey using compassion, empathy, and creativity. I have experience working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and challenges related to life transitions.
With the many transitions that life brings can come many challenges. It can be difficult to navigate these challenges alone and reaching out for support is a significant step in working towards healing. My goal is to help you navigate your healing journey using compassion, empathy, and creativity. I have experience working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and challenges related to life transitions.
Sungsim believes that all human beings are born with spirituality that can be expressed in religious or non-religious ways.
Her approach is a mind-body-spirit integrated and bio-psycho-social-ecological holistic way. She has work experience with children, adolescents, and older adults in Korean and American communities. She loves to share mindfulness, meditation, and spiritually based practices to support clients’ inner peace and happiness in dealing with their life stressors.
Sungsim believes that all human beings are born with spirituality that can be expressed in religious or non-religious ways.
Her approach is a mind-body-spirit integrated and bio-psycho-social-ecological holistic way. She has work experience with children, adolescents, and older adults in Korean and American communities. She loves to share mindfulness, meditation, and spiritually based practices to support clients’ inner peace and happiness in dealing with their life stressors.
Since 2002, I have provided therapeutic services in a variety of settings with people of all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic statuses. Helping people navigate some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives supported by over 32 years of social service experience. I have provided services to help guide individuals, families and groups to live their best life as they navigate their respective journeys to wellness.
Since 2002, I have provided therapeutic services in a variety of settings with people of all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic statuses. Helping people navigate some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives supported by over 32 years of social service experience. I have provided services to help guide individuals, families and groups to live their best life as they navigate their respective journeys to wellness.
I became a psychotherapist later in life, bringing to our sessions a rich tapestry of real-life experiences and expertise in medical sciences and in-depth psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, and relational therapy. I aim to help you feel seen, heard, and supported as you uncover your inner strength and resilience. My diverse background allows me to relate deeply to clients and provide a compassionate, nuanced understanding of how childhood trauma, relational challenges, loneliness, and lack of motivation shape your sense of self. Together, we will explore these struggles and create a path toward healing, connection, and renewed purpose.
I became a psychotherapist later in life, bringing to our sessions a rich tapestry of real-life experiences and expertise in medical sciences and in-depth psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, and relational therapy. I aim to help you feel seen, heard, and supported as you uncover your inner strength and resilience. My diverse background allows me to relate deeply to clients and provide a compassionate, nuanced understanding of how childhood trauma, relational challenges, loneliness, and lack of motivation shape your sense of self. Together, we will explore these struggles and create a path toward healing, connection, and renewed purpose.
I bring a steady, grounded energy to my work. Whether I’m supporting clients through high-stress moments or guiding deep reflection, I create a calm, reassuring space where people feel emotionally safe and regulated. I prioritize relationships over rigid agendas. I collaborate with each client, attuning to their needs and goals while encouraging self-trust and agency. I meet people where they are, with both empathy and respect. I don’t rush the process. I believe that quality comes from intentionality, and I approach every session, conversation, and decision with care. I listen closely, reflect deeply, & communicate with clarity.
I bring a steady, grounded energy to my work. Whether I’m supporting clients through high-stress moments or guiding deep reflection, I create a calm, reassuring space where people feel emotionally safe and regulated. I prioritize relationships over rigid agendas. I collaborate with each client, attuning to their needs and goals while encouraging self-trust and agency. I meet people where they are, with both empathy and respect. I don’t rush the process. I believe that quality comes from intentionality, and I approach every session, conversation, and decision with care. I listen closely, reflect deeply, & communicate with clarity.
Are you and your romantic partner struggling to connect and feel like a team in the transition to parenthood? I support couples struggling with tension and disconnection, who feel unsure how to solve their challenges or strengthen their loving dynamic after having children. I help couples improve their communication skills, identify and express underlying vulnerable emotions, and deepen their intimacy and romantic connection. In our work together, we process emotions, stories, and histories that arise in conflict, while also finding practical, tangible tailor-made solutions that work to improve your specific relationship dynamic.
Are you and your romantic partner struggling to connect and feel like a team in the transition to parenthood? I support couples struggling with tension and disconnection, who feel unsure how to solve their challenges or strengthen their loving dynamic after having children. I help couples improve their communication skills, identify and express underlying vulnerable emotions, and deepen their intimacy and romantic connection. In our work together, we process emotions, stories, and histories that arise in conflict, while also finding practical, tangible tailor-made solutions that work to improve your specific relationship dynamic.
Self growth and seeking support is not always an easy thing to do. My commitment to you is that I will do my best to create a safe space to explore barriers and patterns in order to utilize your strengths and build a more fulfilling life. Whether you are experiencing a tough life transition, navigating relationships and identities or having difficulty managing emotional stressors, I will do my best to be a source of assistance.
Self growth and seeking support is not always an easy thing to do. My commitment to you is that I will do my best to create a safe space to explore barriers and patterns in order to utilize your strengths and build a more fulfilling life. Whether you are experiencing a tough life transition, navigating relationships and identities or having difficulty managing emotional stressors, I will do my best to be a source of assistance.
Hello, I’m Janette. I work with people healing trauma, moving through grief and life transitions, and learning to live in harmony with their inner truth. I offer resiliency-informed, integrative care in a relational, body-centered space that is culturally affirming and honors your identity, values, lived experiences, ancestry, and strengths. My approach acknowledges not only your pain, but also the strength, creativity, and ancestral wisdom carried in your body. I provide therapy in English and Spanish for individuals and families seeking grounded healing and meaningful change.
Hello, I’m Janette. I work with people healing trauma, moving through grief and life transitions, and learning to live in harmony with their inner truth. I offer resiliency-informed, integrative care in a relational, body-centered space that is culturally affirming and honors your identity, values, lived experiences, ancestry, and strengths. My approach acknowledges not only your pain, but also the strength, creativity, and ancestral wisdom carried in your body. I provide therapy in English and Spanish for individuals and families seeking grounded healing and meaningful change.
I’m Ayleen Hernandez, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), and I believe that every individual is unique and carries a meaningful story. Rooted in both psychoanalytic theory and my Christian faith, I blend clinical expertise with compassionate insight to help you transform pain into personal growth. I believe that understanding your past is a powerful step toward building a purposeful future. Through thoughtful questions and reflective dialogue, I aim to guide you on a journey of self-discovery—encouraging you to take ownership of your life and move confidently toward becoming the best version of yourself.
I’m Ayleen Hernandez, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), and I believe that every individual is unique and carries a meaningful story. Rooted in both psychoanalytic theory and my Christian faith, I blend clinical expertise with compassionate insight to help you transform pain into personal growth. I believe that understanding your past is a powerful step toward building a purposeful future. Through thoughtful questions and reflective dialogue, I aim to guide you on a journey of self-discovery—encouraging you to take ownership of your life and move confidently toward becoming the best version of yourself.
Building trust comes from telling your story in a safe space. Together we can create a therapeutic alliance that is conducive towards self discovery, growth, and fulfilling your potential. I see my role as your therapist to provide a space of care and concern coupled with providing real insights that can help you grow and face challenges.
Building trust comes from telling your story in a safe space. Together we can create a therapeutic alliance that is conducive towards self discovery, growth, and fulfilling your potential. I see my role as your therapist to provide a space of care and concern coupled with providing real insights that can help you grow and face challenges.
Are you feeling lost? Confused? Facing difficulties in your relationships or in understanding yourself? I know that therapy can help. Together we will work to unearth the problems that have been causing difficulties in your relationships or ability to navigate challenges. I can help you to think through problems, discover solutions, and deepen your relationships with others and yourself. I seek to empower and understand you, knowing that you come to therapy with numerous strengths to draw on.
Are you feeling lost? Confused? Facing difficulties in your relationships or in understanding yourself? I know that therapy can help. Together we will work to unearth the problems that have been causing difficulties in your relationships or ability to navigate challenges. I can help you to think through problems, discover solutions, and deepen your relationships with others and yourself. I seek to empower and understand you, knowing that you come to therapy with numerous strengths to draw on.
As a fellow pilgrim in the journey of life, I believe that my work in counseling is more than just a job. It is a vocation. I realize that reaching out for help can seem like a big step for many people. I am committed to assisting clients in this journey by offering empathy, genuineness, and compassion in a nonjudgmental setting. As an older therapist, I often work with people who are encountering transitions in life. I have personal as well as professional experience in navigating life's challenges.
As a fellow pilgrim in the journey of life, I believe that my work in counseling is more than just a job. It is a vocation. I realize that reaching out for help can seem like a big step for many people. I am committed to assisting clients in this journey by offering empathy, genuineness, and compassion in a nonjudgmental setting. As an older therapist, I often work with people who are encountering transitions in life. I have personal as well as professional experience in navigating life's challenges.
Life is too long to live in emotional discomfort. Feeling unseen, overwhelmed, or unsure in your relationships? It’s important to understand what those feelings are telling you. Married or single, how you relate to others often mirrors how you relate to yourself & it can quietly set the tone for the future you accept or change. As the founder of Grace Center for Wellness, I help you heal emotional wounds, uncover mental roadblocks, & make life-changing internal shifts through the lens of faith. You were never meant to settle. You deserve a thriving marriage, a purposeful single season, and relationships rooted in respect and love.
Life is too long to live in emotional discomfort. Feeling unseen, overwhelmed, or unsure in your relationships? It’s important to understand what those feelings are telling you. Married or single, how you relate to others often mirrors how you relate to yourself & it can quietly set the tone for the future you accept or change. As the founder of Grace Center for Wellness, I help you heal emotional wounds, uncover mental roadblocks, & make life-changing internal shifts through the lens of faith. You were never meant to settle. You deserve a thriving marriage, a purposeful single season, and relationships rooted in respect and love.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, Reiki, Master, Teacher
Chicago, IL 60642
What circumstances shifted you into this specific moment in time...to bring this bio into your awareness? Was it the guilt that has consumed you since morning of how you didn’t show up exactly how you envisioned being the best parent...or that you have become conscious to the burden of unrealistic expectations upon self and have decided to courageously dive into the depths of your shadows? Perhaps you have questions about self you never have had before and feeling like no one can relate. All you would like is for someone to hold space while you allow emotions like sadness or anger to flow and feel you are able to cry without shame!
What circumstances shifted you into this specific moment in time...to bring this bio into your awareness? Was it the guilt that has consumed you since morning of how you didn’t show up exactly how you envisioned being the best parent...or that you have become conscious to the burden of unrealistic expectations upon self and have decided to courageously dive into the depths of your shadows? Perhaps you have questions about self you never have had before and feeling like no one can relate. All you would like is for someone to hold space while you allow emotions like sadness or anger to flow and feel you are able to cry without shame!
I deeply value the unique journey of every individual and couple I work with. I believe that understanding your own story and experiences can be transformative, and I’m here to support you in that process. My goal is to create a warm, collaborative space where you feel safe and understood, respecting your identity and choices throughout our work together. While I draw from various therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, person centered, strength based, solution-focused, and Gottman method for couples therapy, I frequently use the EMDR approach to address and resolve various distressing experiences.
I deeply value the unique journey of every individual and couple I work with. I believe that understanding your own story and experiences can be transformative, and I’m here to support you in that process. My goal is to create a warm, collaborative space where you feel safe and understood, respecting your identity and choices throughout our work together. While I draw from various therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, person centered, strength based, solution-focused, and Gottman method for couples therapy, I frequently use the EMDR approach to address and resolve various distressing experiences.
Are you a pastor or ministry leader who genuinely loves what you do, but find yourself thinking of quitting? A life devoted to ministry and caring for others can be extremely rewarding, but can often lead to burnout, anxiety, depression, or even addiction. Caring for others can also expose you to trauma, either by direct experience or by hearing stories you wish you could forget. As a Christian counselor, my passion is to work with pastors, ministry leaders, and missionaries as they navigate these struggles and work to faithfully live out their calling in a complicated world.
Are you a pastor or ministry leader who genuinely loves what you do, but find yourself thinking of quitting? A life devoted to ministry and caring for others can be extremely rewarding, but can often lead to burnout, anxiety, depression, or even addiction. Caring for others can also expose you to trauma, either by direct experience or by hearing stories you wish you could forget. As a Christian counselor, my passion is to work with pastors, ministry leaders, and missionaries as they navigate these struggles and work to faithfully live out their calling in a complicated world.
I am a licensed psychologist, a Jungian psychoanalyst and a certified addictions counselor. I also have training in recovery work, Gestalt therapy and am a certified yoga instructor. I use these perspectives appropriately for the unique benefit of the client who sits in front of me. I try to meet each person with freshness each session. I advocate for change in the power dynamic between people and within the psyche and support my clients to become their most authentic and fullest self.
I am a licensed psychologist, a Jungian psychoanalyst and a certified addictions counselor. I also have training in recovery work, Gestalt therapy and am a certified yoga instructor. I use these perspectives appropriately for the unique benefit of the client who sits in front of me. I try to meet each person with freshness each session. I advocate for change in the power dynamic between people and within the psyche and support my clients to become their most authentic and fullest self.
Some stages of life I have worked with:
Death & loss, trauma processing
Connecting to spirituality
Relational transitions
Chronic illness: diagnosis/maintenance
Sexual & gender identity discovery/transition
Disability advocacy/accommodation
Neurodiversity: Exploration/Advocacy
People come to me to expand their toolbox to manage & function independently during major life transitions.
My style of therapy is an integrative approach, incorporating lived experiences to suit each client’s personal needs. Theories I use include: Art Therapy, Positive psychology, Acceptance & commitment therapy, Spiritual counseling.
Clients report that they are able to implement the changes they want to make in life, feeling fulfilled with self acceptance &
Some stages of life I have worked with:
Death & loss, trauma processing
Connecting to spirituality
Relational transitions
Chronic illness: diagnosis/maintenance
Sexual & gender identity discovery/transition
Disability advocacy/accommodation
Neurodiversity: Exploration/Advocacy
People come to me to expand their toolbox to manage & function independently during major life transitions.
My style of therapy is an integrative approach, incorporating lived experiences to suit each client’s personal needs. Theories I use include: Art Therapy, Positive psychology, Acceptance & commitment therapy, Spiritual counseling.
Clients report that they are able to implement the changes they want to make in life, feeling fulfilled with self acceptance &
You deserve a space where your spirit, body, and mind are honored. I support you in reconnecting with your inner wisdom, releasing old patterns, and finding balance rooted in your culture and lived experience. My work weaves trauma-informed care, storytelling, and ancestral practices that help you feel grounded, seen, and whole. Healing is not about fixing—it’s about remembering who you are.
You deserve a space where your spirit, body, and mind are honored. I support you in reconnecting with your inner wisdom, releasing old patterns, and finding balance rooted in your culture and lived experience. My work weaves trauma-informed care, storytelling, and ancestral practices that help you feel grounded, seen, and whole. Healing is not about fixing—it’s about remembering who you are.
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Spirituality Therapists
What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?
Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.
What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?
There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualization, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.
Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?
Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.
How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?
Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.