Substance Use Therapists in Chicago, IL

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with substance use , disordered eating, codependency, shame, and grief/loss and am passionate about working with adults in the LGBTQ+ community. I utilize a strengths-based, solution-focused perspective and offer therapeutic interventions with warmth, humor, and directness.

I am a solution-focused therapist with a collaborative, non-judgemental, and client centered approach to treatment. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their challenges and make progress towards creating healthy and satisfying lives. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other empirically validated treatments such as prolonged exposure (PE) and ERP. I have experience working with diverse populations in a variety of settings providing treatment for depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, panic disorder, and social anxiety.

I am a dedicated faith based therapist practicing at Solutions Counselling and Consulting Group. I have over 19 years of providing inpatient and outpatient services to those with Substance Use Disorders. I strive to help clients find solutions to the challenges impacting their mental, behavioral, social-emotional health and overall well-being. I work one-on-one and in small group settings in a safe, caring, and confidential environment.

In our sessions you will feel heard, understood, and safe. All paths to healing are unique- therefore my approach to therapy is fluid and therapy goals are made collaboratively. I utilize a strength-based approach- You are the expert of your own life. My overall approach helps you feel empowered, confident, and increases fulfillment and leads to a greater purpose in your life. I have years of experience treating depression, anxiety, relationship/family issues, and self-esteem.

I approach therapy with warmth, acceptance, and humor through a culturally humble, anti-oppressive lens. I will work with you to understand the intersection of your identities, values, and beliefs, with the understanding that they are multi-faceted. My goal is to meet you where you are and understand the context of your life (familial, social, cultural, environmental). Together, we'll identify what’s important to you and work together to empower your sense of self and improve your quality of life.

Hello, I am a compassionate clinical social worker dedicated in providing evidence-based therapy to help individuals who are struggling with mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders. I use a strength-based approach with my clients to develop & create a treatment plan that will help achieve their desired goals. I provide support and psychoeducation to my clients as I teach them coping skills to help manage anxiety, depression, and stress. I use evidence-based interventions such as CBT, DBT Skills, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, ERP, & Motivational Interviewing.

Leah O'Brien (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor specializing in anxiety, depression, adjustment to trauma, eating concerns, interpersonal problems, life transitions, and substance use . Ms. O'Brien is integrative in her treatment approach, often combining cognitive-behavioral, emotion-focused, and motivational interviewing approaches. She prioritizes collaborating with clients to create individualized treatment interventions, tailored to the identified goals of each client, with an emphasis on creating a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment.

I have experience working with both adolescents and adults, providing individual therapy and group therapy in private practice, outpatient treatment, and inpatient treatment settings. I believe that healing and growth is possible when we are met with support, compassion, and accountability. I take a holistic and non-judgmental approach to help my clients meet their goals, explore their relationships, and feel more confident in their decisions.

I specialize in identity development & life transition work, harm reduction for individuals with substance use issues, relationship issues, mood & anxiety challenges, and supporting individuals who have endured trauma. I am a kink and poly aware therapist who enjoys working with relationships. I relying on an Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) lens when working with relationship struggles. I am dedicated to serving Chicagoland’s LGBTQIA+ community and have a deep background in advocacy and direct service. I am especially dedicated to supporting TGNC individuals in the unique aspects of their journeys.

We all need a space to feel heard. Sometimes, that becomes difficult in our daily lives. Andrea offers a compassionate, direct approach to individual therapy. Her role is to support you in reaching toward your best self, the one you may have lost touch with. She is an active-listener, supportive and non-judgmental. She will provide an alternate perspective and join you to discover the patterns getting in your way. Andrea has extensive training and knowledge working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship difficulties and substance use concerns.

Chicago Pride Center is committed to providing lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and gender expansive folx and their allies a road to recovery in a safe, affirming environment through evidence-based substance use , sexual health, and mental health treatment. Our highly trained, skilled and culturally sensitive staff understands the complexities of experience and identity in the LGBTQ/GE communities and is committed to helping our clients live happy, healthy and expansive lives. We offer hope- a pathway to overcome addiction and behavioral health issues by acknowledging the complex connection between the social environment, behavioral health and substance use , freeing our clients to enjoy a greater sense of connection and empowerment with meaning and purpose in their lives.

As human beings, we all have a need to be seen, heard, and understood. Our relational needs are particularly important when in a place of struggle. As your therapist, I will strive to hold space, offer safety and relational connection as you reimagine and change your relationship with self, others, and the world around. I am experienced and passionate about working with individuals who have survived trauma, dealt with substance use and eating disorders, live with anxiety, panic, and depression, interpersonal and internal conflict, grief, shame, codependence, racial and LGBTQA+ identity work, and life transitions.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience working with diverse populations of various ages, cultures and backgrounds. I have come to tailor my clinical practice toward assisting clients in discovering their true and unique values that can lead to a life worth living. I combine elements of dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution focused therapy and unified protocol to create specific treatment planning based on each individual client's needs.

At times asking for help can be perceived as a weakness instead of inner strength. I can assist you in utilizing your strengths to help you overcome the challenges you face and develop healthy coping skills. We all need some assistance at some point in our lives. I am here to help you through the process of change by creating a supportive, caring, and trusting environment. Let's work together to discover the obstacles that may be holding you back from living a fulfilled life.