Therapists in Chicago, IL
Carrie Sandler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I believe that therapy belongs foremost to the patient. I believe that the verbal sharing of experiences allows one to hear themselves think and identify how they feel-gaining meaningful insights into who they are along the way. There is no need to know why exactly treatment is being sought. The only need is a willingness to know the self better, and a belief that through a collaborative dialogue, change is possible. My goal is to create the safe and trusting relationship necessary to allow the treatment process to unfold. I join my patients as a active collaborator, a sensitive observer and a discerning interpreter.
Maegan Ramchal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with adolescents and adults. My specialities include working with people experiencing life transitions, survivors of trauma, queer and trans people, people of color, and disabled folks. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, kink affirming, and sex positive. I also work with polyamourous and non-monogamous people, as well as those with other alternative relationship orientations. Additionally, I have experience working with folks with substance use concerns, adoptees, religious minorities, sex workers, and neurodivergent people.
Diane Recob
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi, I'm Diane she/her My work as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker includes over 12 years of supporting adolescents and adults of all orientations and expressions. Creating collaborative relationships, engaging in continuous training and using evidence-based approaches to treatment are the foundations of my practice. My approach to the therapeutic process is client-centered and begins with meeting my clients within the context of their everyday lives.
Not accepting new clients
Stephanie Seals: Trauma Therapy & EMDR Intensives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RDDP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
You're probably seeking therapy because something needs to change, but you're not sure how to go about making the necessary shifts. Nothing you've tried up to this point has worked. Believe it or not, feeling better IS possible. Whether relationships are strained, day to day life feels overwhelming, or you aren't finding enjoyment in things that you used to, there is still hope. I believe that you have an innate wisdom available to guide you. I will help you access this wisdom with care and intention, so that you can unburden yourself of shame and worry and let your authentic self shine through.
Allison Schentrup
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you overthinking, overworking, or overwhelmed? I can help. I work with individuals and couples to be present and find joy, whether you're going through a big transition, wanting to rekindle "the spark", looking to find love, trying to set boundaries, or dealing with anxiety. Using therapy as an experimental space we'll work to find your unique meaning & purpose by exploring the parts of you that feel hard to access or name- criticism, self-doubt, inadequacies, relationship struggles. Our work will also help you discover your strengths & passions. Together, we'll examine your choices and imagine a new way of being.
Not accepting new clients
Hillary Urban
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am passionate about working with adolescents and adults with a variety of presentations, including anxiety, mood disorders, perinatal mental health struggles, personality disorders, psychosis, and trauma. I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and utilize aspects of these interventions to meet each client’s individual needs. Though I apply these treatment modalities, I strongly believe that each individual’s experience is different and do not believe in a “one-size-fits-all” treatment approach.
Rebecca Bunn
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I partner with individuals to create more authentic, meaningful and vibrant lives. I recognize the unique history, experiences and perspective of each client, and I collaborate with you to enhance self-awareness, identify limiting patterns and develop effective strategies to make lasting and positive changes in your life. Integration is at the heart of my work. I believe we need to acknowledge our past history and recognize the accumulation of life experiences that influence the way we perceive the world and shape who we are today.
Cristina Camaras Lieberson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Accepting new clients. I specialize in generalized anxiety, social and performance anxiety, panic attacks, developmental trauma, complex PTSD, depression, attachment disorders, attachment issues in romantic relations, body image issues, and low self-esteem. Additional focus chronic occupational stress, academic success, career development.
Camila De Azevedo
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MEd, CCATP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
We are all weaving together the stories of who we are in order to make sense of life...My name is Camila, and I love to be a safe container for the natural process of healing that happens as my clients explore their own narratives. My therapeutic work is through a decolonized, trauma-informed, attachment-focused lens. Cognitive Behavior Therapy is my secondary approach. Origem Psychotherapy was created with a belief that growth happen as we deconstruct the unhelpful parts of your story, while validating its many origins, and connecting to your body, so that you can begin to freely live as your most authentic self.
Lauren Krpan
Counselor, MEd, LCPC, RYT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a therapist, my hope is to give people a space to feel safe, heard, understood, and affirmed while navigating their concerns surrounding sex, relationships, and sexuality. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who received my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from DePaul University. I completed my post graduate training in sexual health at the University of Michigan's Sex Therapy and Sexuality Education program to become a certified sex therapist and sexuality educator.
Eleanor Wolfe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified
Verified
How do you overcome the pain of loss? It may be the loss of a job, a romantic or social relationship, the death of a loved one (traumatic or unexpected) or a chronic health issue. Living in a fast paced digital world, we expect instant gratification and often feel the pressure of unrealistic expectations. Life offers us all many challenges. Are you overwhelmed with anxiety or depression? Do you use drugs, alcohol, food and/or destructive relationships to relieve your pain?
Karen Jacobson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LCPC, LMFT
Verified
Verified
People come to me when feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed with fear and stuck - whether it's a relationship concern, a challenge with a child, a loss or life has taken an unexpected turn. As an experienced Clinical Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist, I can help. I partner with clients to change limiting beliefs and defeating patterns, discover strengths and embrace possibilities. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore difficult emotions, understand triggers, process deep wounds and become curious about all parts of ourselves.
Vincent D Pisani
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
I have a long history in clinical psychology, and have been on staff of several hospital's in the Chicago area. I have been an Executive Coach to people in the health care field, and business world. I treat a wide range of personal issues, from addictions to individual psychotherapy.
Waitlist for new clients
Natasha Sara Charleston
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CRC, CISM, EMDR
Verified
Verified
“After trauma the world becomes sharply divided between those who know and those who don’t. People who have not shared the traumatic experience cannot be trusted, because they can’t understand it” - Dr. B. Van Der Kolk. Because of my own experiences with trauma, I have a unique understanding of the importance of working with someone who “gets it”. Trauma and grief are incredibly heavy and affect all aspects of our lives. Through therapeutic work, I have found my way to the other side. My passion is to help others do the same.
Eve K Brownstone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCPC, CP
Verified
Verified
Eve Brownstone offers twenty-four years of proven practice, acknowledged expertise in expressive arts therapies. You want to make positive, powerful changes in your life and our one-on-one, individual therapy has worked to create many individual success stories. Music, dance, art, writing and psychodrama are also effective tools we use to get to the heart of things; to look below the surface where your emotions reside. It is not always easy. But it is a joyful experience when you can discover and embrace who you really- the good, the bad the ugly, and the beauty that lies beyond.
Rene Berlind
Counselor, MA, LCPC, MBA
Verified
Verified
Whether you're dealing with a new crisis, or have been struggling for a very long time, therapy provides insight and self awareness which can help lead to a healthier and more satisfying life. I provide therapy for adults and adolescents wanting to explore a variety of concerns and issues including anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, trauma, panic disorder, and grief and loss. I am passionate about my work and consider it a privilege to be of help.
Ethan York
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
Are you a person of faith who also identifies as gay (LGBTQ+) or same-sex attracted? Are you looking for a trauma therapist who's passionate about working with teens and young adults who have experienced trauma? My life's work is focused on teens and young adults who are exploring their faith and sexual identity and who are recovering from past trauma. Common symptoms are anxiety, depression, and PTSD. My goal is always to walk with my clients to find freedom, fulfillment, and an integrated identity. I love getting to know my clients - being entrusted with your story is an honor to me.
Eliza Marotte
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
What I love about therapy is helping others work through their life issues so they may live a healthy and happy life. I strongly believe that when people have the tools to be their best, they can foster their happiness and overcome barriers. I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, or life stressors. During therapeutic processes we are exploring together the root of the problem that impacts your life. I am here to partner with you to work through the issues that are causing disruptions in your life, and to help you meet your goals.
Michelle Cabrera
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
Verified
Change can be uncomfortable and scary, especially when it is necessary for personal development and growth. It can feel as if you’re going through the waves alone, but everyone deserves to be heard, seen, and supported. While I believe that these emotions deserve a safe space to be expressed, I also believe that this process should be worked on collaboratively. The therapeutic relationship is a crucial component in my work as a mental health provider, and I recognize the privilege I have of holding your trust with honor.
Lynn Gerstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As we move through our lives, we are presented with experiences through which we can grow and change. This is true at every stage of our lives, whether we are leaving home for the first time, creating our own families, dealing with relationship loss, or managing our own aging or the aging of loved ones. For healthy growth to occur, we need skills, tools, and support to adapt to changes in our lives. When we do not have these, we experience a myriad symptoms of distress—including depression, anxiety, and exhaustion. I view therapy as a relationship that can help find ways to turn these barriers/challenges into growth opportunities.
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