Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Chicago, IL

I am a queer-identified psychotherapist and have experience helping individuals with a wide variety of presenting issues, including depression, anxiety, and grief/loss. In addition, I specialize in working with eating and/or body image issues, self-harm, suicidal ideation , and adolescent & young adult life transitions & identity development.

It is inevitable that life is challenging and often times, we feel stuck and need reminders that we are not alone. As a psychotherapist, I understand that each client has a unique story of their own and that each client deserves tailored and individualized care. We will start by establishing what goals you would like to achieve in therapy and will then create a treatment plan collaboratively. I tend to pull from your strengths and values, and will work with you to unpack unhelpful thinking patterns and maladaptive behaviors and will explore alternative coping skills that will be more sustainable for you in the long run.

Currently have immediate day time appointments. Waitlist for evening. If you have a child or adolescent that feels depressed, anxious, worried, disconnected from relationships, or struggling with a certain issue, I can help. I also have experience working with self-harming, suicidal thoughts, low self-esteem, or bullying. I also work with family dynamics like parenting struggles, issues with divorce, couple counseling, parent/child relationships. If you are an adult struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problem, work conflict or other issues, I can help create solutions for these problems.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping clients empower themselves and obtain a better quality of life. I offer an individualized approach to each client, utilizing strength and evidence based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I believe that life circumstances are often out of our control, but we can learn tools to react effectively to such circumstances. I help to guide my clients in learning more productive thought and behavior patterns to 1) reach desired goals, 2) develop an improved understanding of themselves, and 3) ultimately bring about positive change in their lives.

Throughout our lives, we are taught how to be a good friend, a good family member, and to be kind and considerate to others. Unfortunately, people often are not taught how to be nice to oneself. As a therapist, I strive to assist clients in self-exploration and self-compassion and working towards self-acceptance. The real change starts with us as individuals. Once we start to take care of ourselves, and make those steps towards internal healing, there is a ripple effect towards improving our relationships with others. All parts of us are important, especially those parts of us we want to avoid and reject.

If you feel like you're at rock bottom, like your anxiety is taking over your life, or like your life can't possibly get any crazier, you have come to the right place. I am here to listen, empower, and guide you through your healing process, whatever that may look like. My aim is to create a non-judgmental space for you to share what you are going through. I tailor to my clients' needs individually and take a person-centered approach.

Through the adversity of life, our relationships are what keep us going. Whether it is a partner, parent, sibling, or child, they are the other wing that keeps us afloat. Carving an hour out for ourselves is difficult, but like all things worth doing, the rewards outweigh the challenges.

I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and/or families reclaim their lives by restoring their sense of hope. I strongly believe each individual has a set of strengths and capabilities that can assist with overcoming life's challenges, and I am mindful of the role that trauma plays on current functioning. I have worked with adolescents who have struggled with thoughts of suicide and self-harm, and I understand the stressors associated with being a teen in today's world.

Reaching out to a therapist can be hard, but creating relationships with others is my passion. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and their families. In these relationships I have supported my clients and guided parents as they address the social-emotional needs of their children. In my practice, I have addressed ADHD, depression, anxiety, self-harm/ suicidal ideation , low motivation, and school refusal. I also have experience working with children who are neurodivergent. I value the use of evidence-based practices, and utilize a cognitive behavioral approach with my clients. I also offer services in Spanish.

Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or have prior experience, looking for the right fit in a therapist can be a difficult and vulnerable journey. I have extensive experience with providing therapy to individuals with depression, anxiety, non- suicidal self-injury, self-esteem issues, eating disorders, body image concerns, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts and ideation, psychosis, personality disorders, LGBTQIA+ issues, interpersonal issues, and trauma/PTSD/complex PTSD. I enjoy working with individuals who desire to learn effective coping strategies to reach their goals.

Do you struggle with your inner-critic? Have you felt rejection and loneliness? Maybe you've tried to avoid anxiety, depression, or traumatic memories, seeking some way out of a rollercoaster of emotions. Have you experienced difficulty with life transitions; career/school stress; relationship conflicts; bigotry/hate; loss of a loved one; addiction; sex/drug linked behavior; sexual assault/abuse; self-harm, or suicidal thoughts? Are you somewhere on the LGBTQ+ spectrum and feel like no one in your life understands you? If you answered yes to any of these issues, when was the last time you had a space to talk that was just for you?

Jon (he/they) is a counseling intern at Third Eye, currently pursuing a Masters in Social Work at Loyola University Chicago. As a nonbinary person of South Asian descent, Jon is passionate about providing mental health services to traditionally underserved populations, especially queer folks and people of color. Jon specializes in working with clients ages 18-30 who may be dealing with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, trauma recovery, or life transitions.

I understand that life has ups and downs which looks different to everyone and pain is something we all experience. I approach therapy with a strengths based approach and believe that even when people are struggling that have many strength that helped get them where they are today. I believe that you are the expert of your own life and my role is to support you non-judgmentally while helping you work towards the goals you choose. I am currently offering telehealth session and limited in-person sessions.

Dura LLC welcomes its newest addition, Ms. Shuwanda Hudson! She received her MA in Psychology from National Louis University followed by another MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from North Park University in Chicago. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She is passionate about helping and serving people with a history of abuse, and who have been traumatized and marginalized, as well as those experiencing suicidal ideation , anxiety, depression, drug usage, and grief/loss. She welcomes the incorporation of spirituality.

I have over 12 years of experience practicing therapy with children, adults, and families in a variety of settings who are dealing with a wide array of clinical issues. My main areas of clinical focus have been depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation , low self-esteem, anxiety, panic, trauma, and anger as well as behavioral, family, and interpersonal problems. If you find yourself or your child challenged with constant worry, low mood, lack of motivation, anger or interpersonal struggles, I am here to help!

If you identify as LGBTQIA+, femme, and/ or a person of color you may be facing obstacles or concerns in your life that are heavy on your mind. The weight of your worries may be leaving you feeling sad, frustrated, afraid or even angry. It may feel bigger than what you have time for right now, causing you to hold back when you want to say something. It may be more and more difficult to disclose any of these feelings to anyone without falling apart. It’s okay to feel sadness, frustration or anger and it is okay to take time to talk about it. You can learn to allow room for all of your feelings.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, with more than 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have been lucky to work in a wide variety of settings, including community mental health centers, hospitals, private practice, schools, and even in-home counseling. A volunteer job at a suicide prevention hotline when I was nineteen inspired a career helping people through their most difficult times. Counseling helps to address the fear, anger, and sadness from the past, as well as the complexities and obstacles of the present, so that you can pursue the future you deserve.