Therapists in Chicago, IL

Finding a therapist who you connect with can be a daunting task. I know how truly important a strong therapeutic relationship is, which is why I am dedicated and passionate about forming a meaningful bond with each client I work with. Empathic, effective, and client centered mental health care are foundations to my therapeutic practice, and I aspire to create a space that is both welcoming, and safe for all clients.

So many families, children, adolescents, and couples are in need of an outlet and extra support. My goal is to help educate and collaborate with individuals in their various family dynamics to help find solutions to their problems. It is my passion to assist families and individuals with achieving their desired goals of leading happy, healthy, and well-functioning lives. Together we can explore new ways to communicate and come to terms with your circumstances. Together we can create an effective support network that will make a positive impact in your life and help eliminate unnecessary stress.

Choosing to seek therapy in pursuit of personal betterment can be intimidating. At the same time, this can be an incredibly brave act of self-care. I believe that meeting my clients where they are as well as presenting as my most authentic self is one of the most important facets of creating connection in the counseling relationship.

I assist clients with developing awareness and curiosity about how they have learned to navigate relationships and cope with painful experiences. I see the emotions that underlie these “default” responses as complex and physiological. By engaging with and expressing their full range of emotions, I support clients in increasing congruence across important areas of their life - something critical to finding purpose and forming meaningful connections in our relationships. Thus, I aim to help clients reorganize how they understand themselves through insight, attuned emotional awareness and increased interpersonal effectiveness.

Do you feel like you need an ally or advocate in your life? Would you like someone to listen to you and help you reach your goals? If your goals include working with and befriending anxiety, depression, lack of self-esteem, and/or not sure of your life path, I can help. Additionally, if you are seeking assistance with increasing self-advocacy, assertiveness, and behavioral issues, I can help facilitate this process. If you are looking for a collaborative relationship with someone who is empathetic, compassionate, and relatable, I am happy to fill that role.

While they are a vital part of our lives and can bring us so much joy - relationships are complex! Think about it - although people spend years learning and practicing most key skills, many people have had limited opportunity learning about relationships and emotional skills. I work with people who are often very successful in many aspects of their lives, but who get stuck in emotional or relational patterns. They know they desire for things to be different and more satisfying but are not quite sure how to get there. That's where therapy can be a powerful platform for change!

I am a compassionate, humorous eating disorders specialist, and I'm very interested in meeting your individual needs. I will take great time and pay close attention in order to assess your eating disorder issues thoroughly, and provide treatment in those specific areas. I have extensive experience in working with eating disorders,both individually and in groups, as well as training and teaching graduate level courses on the subject. I very much enjoy working with adults and college students.

If you are struggling with this thing called life;I can help! Whether it is the day to day challenges of your relationships (spouse, children,parents,siblings, friends,boss or co-workers), or how you feel about yourself (physically, emotionally, spiritually); if you are ready to make changes or improvements in any area in your life, I welcome the opportunity to work with you! Also, if you are going through some of life's more serious challenges: divorce, domestic abuse, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, eating disorders,sexual abuse trauma, or death of a loved one; please contact me.

My approach to therapy is integrative, helping the body and mind work together towards healing. I draw from holistic and somatic therapy techniques, practical neurobiology, yoga philosophy and meditation, mindfulness and mindful imagery, and frameworks of anti-oppression and intersectional feminism. I welcome folks who want to weave an intuitive or energy work component into therapy.

I often hear from clients I work with that they are feeling disconnection from themselves, others, and/or their experiences. I believe a more fulfilling life can emerge from tending to your internal environment and understanding the barriers, patterns, and factors that have contributed to this disconnect.

Dealing with a stressful situation at work or in a personal relationship, can quickly overshadow every other area of your life. I offer traditional talk therapy as well as art therapy, which can open doors for those who may struggle with communicating their emotions verbally, including children who have not yet mastered language to identify their inner thoughts and adults for whom communication is difficult. I offer a safe and supportive space for populations such as individuals and their families who have developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, problem gambling behaviors, and substance abuse among other challenges.

My ideal patient would be someone who has realized that something in his or her life seems to not be working in the way that person has expected or wished for. That individual would be thoughtful and open to exploration and discovery of previously unknown factors that may be interfering with life. I also have a strong belief in each individual's ability to discover for oneself what fits best for him or herself. It is my job to help my patients come to recognize their ability to find what that may be.

Are you tired of feeling tired? Are you lacking motivation, desire, drive? Do you have moments where you feel empty inside, craving something new but not knowing what would satisfy you? Perhaps you struggle with loneliness, anger, anxiety and/or depression? Or, you wake up each morning with a familiar dread. These are all common problems individuals bring to me. These problems require a unique approach consisting of insight, curiosity and dedication that I incorporate into my treatment.

I would definitely say being a psychologist is my calling. I am very passionate about helping others and making humanity and the world a better place, both personally and professionally. My approach to therapy is to create a safe space in order to help you examine yourself and your path to a meaningful life. I help you identify and build off of your strengths and values and help you with the parts of your personality that may be getting in the way of your having a more fulfilling life and feeling deeply connected in your relationships.

I aim to create a space of warmth, respect and curiosity where, together, we can explore the nuance and depth of your story. While everyone's individual challenges differ, I believe that fundamentally, the process of feeling, experiencing and examining our struggles promotes growth—increased awareness, new ways of being, more empathy, different ways of relating to ourselves and others, and more meaning and connection. I practice with a holistic and integrated approach, and believe that connecting with mind, body, and other parts of Self can help shape and change our experience in profound ways.

Therapy is about allowing ourselves space to process and to heal. I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with past and present trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, and relationship issues. I offer a warm, nonjudgemental space to process your emotions and experiences and gain awareness into patterns and blind spots that you would like to change. Through this awareness, you can then start to foster meaningful change to create the life you want to live. Living a fulfilling life is rooted in intentionality, and intentionality starts with awareness.

Hi! I'm a therapist and clinical social worker with several years of experience. I am non-binary and speak English and Spanish. I provide therapy virtually via video sessions, and can see clients in Illinois. I have worked with all kinds of clients and diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, BPD, psychosis, and substance use concerns. I would be excited to work with you!

I am a Clinical Psychologist and I work well with individuals and couples who are interested in developing deeper knowledge of themselves, their relationships, and those around them. Together with my clients, I seek to understand each person in order to promote healing and healthier living going forward. Clients who benefit from my method are verbal, insight-oriented, and motivated to grow into the healthiest version of themselves they can become. Clients often come with symptoms such as anxiety or depression, but once they feel some relief they choose to explore the underlying reasons for these symptoms.

Life will inevitably bring us highs and lows. Somedays we may feel great and like we're on top of the world. Other times we may feel like everything is very difficult. Sometimes, we might not even know exactly how we feel. All the while, I believe most of us are trying to find fulfillment and peace amidst all of the challenges, joys and curveballs life throws our way. The good news is we do not have to face this journey on our own. Therapy can be a space to process, share, and examine the impact our experiences have on us. It can also facilitate a deeper connection with ourselves and potentially even others.