Psychoanalytic Therapists in Cicero, IL
Book a free consultation with me now by clicking on my website! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
Book a free consultation with me now by clicking on my website! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
My name is Chevonne Toney, LCPC, my services are completely client focused. Depending on the client's needs, my goal is to help my client address unresolved trauma that is currently affecting their daily life, provide brief symptom focused treatment, provide life coaching and assist client in setting life goals and setting them on the path to achievement. I currently accept commercial insurance as well as those with Illinois Medicaid, so everyone is able to receive quality mental health services. You can also access my services via the Grow Therapy App, Modern Health (EAP) or Headspace platforms.
My name is Chevonne Toney, LCPC, my services are completely client focused. Depending on the client's needs, my goal is to help my client address unresolved trauma that is currently affecting their daily life, provide brief symptom focused treatment, provide life coaching and assist client in setting life goals and setting them on the path to achievement. I currently accept commercial insurance as well as those with Illinois Medicaid, so everyone is able to receive quality mental health services. You can also access my services via the Grow Therapy App, Modern Health (EAP) or Headspace platforms.
I start with a thorough assessment of your current concerns. I take a broad-minded, non-judgmental approach to understanding what you are looking for help with. I try to be helpful by offering feedback and new perspectives and insights. I understand that you have probably already attempted several ways to address your concerns and by now you are most likely frustrated and worried. I will take a proactive and positive approach to your participation by helping you identify your personal strengths and assets that you can then use to develop a new and better response to your concerns.
I start with a thorough assessment of your current concerns. I take a broad-minded, non-judgmental approach to understanding what you are looking for help with. I try to be helpful by offering feedback and new perspectives and insights. I understand that you have probably already attempted several ways to address your concerns and by now you are most likely frustrated and worried. I will take a proactive and positive approach to your participation by helping you identify your personal strengths and assets that you can then use to develop a new and better response to your concerns.
My ideal clients? They're a colorful bunch, representing diverse backgrounds and facing issues like past trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship twists, and the journey of self-discovery. They're on a mission for clarity, healing, and personal growth. They crave a therapist who's all about keeping it real, serving up those honest truths, and providing the answers, support, and guidance that'll help them conquer their struggles, transforming into even more resilient and empowered versions of themselves.
My ideal clients? They're a colorful bunch, representing diverse backgrounds and facing issues like past trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship twists, and the journey of self-discovery. They're on a mission for clarity, healing, and personal growth. They crave a therapist who's all about keeping it real, serving up those honest truths, and providing the answers, support, and guidance that'll help them conquer their struggles, transforming into even more resilient and empowered versions of themselves.
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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.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in painful patterns, or disconnected from your partner, family, friends, or yourself. You want more clarity, stronger boundaries, and deeper, more authentic connection. I work with individuals and couples across diverse identities and relationship structures including LGBTQIA+, CNM / polyamorous, and neurodivergent folks, who are ready to feel more secure, understood, and empowered as they grow.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in painful patterns, or disconnected from your partner, family, friends, or yourself. You want more clarity, stronger boundaries, and deeper, more authentic connection. I work with individuals and couples across diverse identities and relationship structures including LGBTQIA+, CNM / polyamorous, and neurodivergent folks, who are ready to feel more secure, understood, and empowered as they grow.
Are you a high-acheiving professional in Chicago or the North Shore struggling with the lasting effects of childhood trauma? Complex trauma presents in many different ways, but often shares the same thread: People suffering from CPTSD / C-PTSD did not receive the right kind of love and attention at some point in their development. At Scarlett Solutions, we help individuals heal from trauma - not just learn to cope with its effects.
Are you a high-acheiving professional in Chicago or the North Shore struggling with the lasting effects of childhood trauma? Complex trauma presents in many different ways, but often shares the same thread: People suffering from CPTSD / C-PTSD did not receive the right kind of love and attention at some point in their development. At Scarlett Solutions, we help individuals heal from trauma - not just learn to cope with its effects.
I specialize in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, which focuses on how our past experiences continue to shape our lives, often in ways that are outside our current awareness.
I offer supportive and exploratory talk therapy to those who wish to make significant change in their lives, but have difficulty knowing how to make this happen, or even with knowing what exactly it is they want for themselves. Perhaps you have found your way here because you're struggling to find intimacy in your close relationships. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed or confused by your own feelings. Or perhaps you're experiencing distressing symptoms like panic attacks, skin picking, or depression (to name just a few). It may help to have someone to talk to who can help you find greater clarity and understanding within yourself.
I specialize in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, which focuses on how our past experiences continue to shape our lives, often in ways that are outside our current awareness.
I offer supportive and exploratory talk therapy to those who wish to make significant change in their lives, but have difficulty knowing how to make this happen, or even with knowing what exactly it is they want for themselves. Perhaps you have found your way here because you're struggling to find intimacy in your close relationships. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed or confused by your own feelings. Or perhaps you're experiencing distressing symptoms like panic attacks, skin picking, or depression (to name just a few). It may help to have someone to talk to who can help you find greater clarity and understanding within yourself.
I practice in a collaborative problem-centered approach grounded in psychoanalytic training to treat acute, chronic, and complex trauma.
I work primarily in the treatment of trauma across the lifespan. My approach is collaborative with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I integrate depth oriented and systemic approaches with skill building to authentically and warmly meet you where you are at.
I practice in a collaborative problem-centered approach grounded in psychoanalytic training to treat acute, chronic, and complex trauma.
I work primarily in the treatment of trauma across the lifespan. My approach is collaborative with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I integrate depth oriented and systemic approaches with skill building to authentically and warmly meet you where you are at.
Our emotional health and well-being play a large role in the choices we make. If you find that issues such as anxiety and depression are consuming your life, psychotherapy can help you to take control over your feelings, and ultimately allow you to have more positive experiences.
Our emotional health and well-being play a large role in the choices we make. If you find that issues such as anxiety and depression are consuming your life, psychotherapy can help you to take control over your feelings, and ultimately allow you to have more positive experiences.
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has spent my entire career working to understand why mental health is just as important as our physical and spiritual health. I enjoy working directly with a wide range of client populations, ages 14 -65+ years old. I am particularly interested in working with clients struggling with post- traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and societal related stressors. I offer a safe, non-judgmental environment to help client’s process underlying feelings, emotions, and thoughts in order to minimize stress, mobilize coping skills, and access social resources.
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has spent my entire career working to understand why mental health is just as important as our physical and spiritual health. I enjoy working directly with a wide range of client populations, ages 14 -65+ years old. I am particularly interested in working with clients struggling with post- traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and societal related stressors. I offer a safe, non-judgmental environment to help client’s process underlying feelings, emotions, and thoughts in order to minimize stress, mobilize coping skills, and access social resources.
In our work together, my goal is to create a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported. Therapy can be a place to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and make sense of what you have been carrying. It can also be a space to explore what it might look like to be more of a friend to yourself, offering care, curiosity, and compassion rather than criticism. Many of the people I work with are high functioning on the outside while quietly navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, identity exploration, or life transitions beneath the surface, especially during periods of change, uncertainty, or growth.
In our work together, my goal is to create a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported. Therapy can be a place to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and make sense of what you have been carrying. It can also be a space to explore what it might look like to be more of a friend to yourself, offering care, curiosity, and compassion rather than criticism. Many of the people I work with are high functioning on the outside while quietly navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, identity exploration, or life transitions beneath the surface, especially during periods of change, uncertainty, or growth.
I help people cope with distress arising from past or current situations.
Major life changes can be overwhelming. It can be particularly difficult when balancing the challenges of relationships, having a family, dealing with learning issues at school, or receiving a diagnosis.
I will work with you by developing insight into problems, assisting in change, and providing support as needed.
Starting the process of receiving help for personal issues can be difficult. Together we will pursue excellence in care and work hard to maintain uncompromising standards to meet individual goals.
I help people cope with distress arising from past or current situations.
Major life changes can be overwhelming. It can be particularly difficult when balancing the challenges of relationships, having a family, dealing with learning issues at school, or receiving a diagnosis.
I will work with you by developing insight into problems, assisting in change, and providing support as needed.
Starting the process of receiving help for personal issues can be difficult. Together we will pursue excellence in care and work hard to maintain uncompromising standards to meet individual goals.
Do you feel disconnected from your desire, your body, or your sense of self in relationships? Whether you're navigating sexual dissatisfaction, shame around sex, compulsive sexual behavior, intimacy struggles, or the aftermath of abuse and trauma, you deserve support that goes beneath the surface. I specialize in sex therapy and relational healing for individuals and partners. My work centers on the places where sexuality, identity, and attachment intersect: including dating difficulties, low self-worth, people-pleasing patterns, and the ways early wounds show up in your closest relationships.
Do you feel disconnected from your desire, your body, or your sense of self in relationships? Whether you're navigating sexual dissatisfaction, shame around sex, compulsive sexual behavior, intimacy struggles, or the aftermath of abuse and trauma, you deserve support that goes beneath the surface. I specialize in sex therapy and relational healing for individuals and partners. My work centers on the places where sexuality, identity, and attachment intersect: including dating difficulties, low self-worth, people-pleasing patterns, and the ways early wounds show up in your closest relationships.
Have you been feeling down? Managing life at times can be complex for the strongest individuals. Are you experiencing difficulties in your marriage or relationship? Are you adjusting to a new life experience? You don’t have to let anxiety, depression, trauma, work-related stress, relationships, or anything else keep you from moving toward your goals and the life you want. I understand these feelings and offer a non-judgmental safe environment. I specialize in: depression, anxiety, self esteem issues, coping skills , anger management/ court orders, and empowerment to help people heal inside and restore balance to your life.
Have you been feeling down? Managing life at times can be complex for the strongest individuals. Are you experiencing difficulties in your marriage or relationship? Are you adjusting to a new life experience? You don’t have to let anxiety, depression, trauma, work-related stress, relationships, or anything else keep you from moving toward your goals and the life you want. I understand these feelings and offer a non-judgmental safe environment. I specialize in: depression, anxiety, self esteem issues, coping skills , anger management/ court orders, and empowerment to help people heal inside and restore balance to your life.
If you’re tired of “coping” and ready for real change, you’re in the right place.
Many of the people I work with are high functioning on the outside but struggling internally - overthinking, carrying old experiences, or feeling unsettled by a life shift they didn’t expect.
Therapy with me is practical, collaborative, and human. This isn’t about endless venting or quick fixes, it’s about understanding what’s actually driving your distress and helping you respond differently, with more clarity and control.
If you’re tired of “coping” and ready for real change, you’re in the right place.
Many of the people I work with are high functioning on the outside but struggling internally - overthinking, carrying old experiences, or feeling unsettled by a life shift they didn’t expect.
Therapy with me is practical, collaborative, and human. This isn’t about endless venting or quick fixes, it’s about understanding what’s actually driving your distress and helping you respond differently, with more clarity and control.
When we feel understood by another person we feel better about ourselves. My practice is based in helping children adolescents and adults feel accepted and supported. Therapy offers the opportunity to explore and observe oneself in relation to the world and with others. Increased self awareness improves our ability to develop more effective coping skills for managing our responses to lifes challenges and stress. For children and young adults especially mastering a sense of self control can lead to increased confidence and a sense of well being.
When we feel understood by another person we feel better about ourselves. My practice is based in helping children adolescents and adults feel accepted and supported. Therapy offers the opportunity to explore and observe oneself in relation to the world and with others. Increased self awareness improves our ability to develop more effective coping skills for managing our responses to lifes challenges and stress. For children and young adults especially mastering a sense of self control can lead to increased confidence and a sense of well being.
Completing challenging graduate degrees and clinically practicing in Social Work, Psychology and Psychoanalysis has provided me with a broad range of experiences with many types of people, enabling me to offer the option of psychotherapy or psychoanalysis as needed. These combined trainings and professional work have provided the necessary tools, perspectives and resources to address people's ongoing unhappiness, unexpected pain and crises and the sometimes stunning blows of grief. Areas of expertise include: anxieties/phobias; low self-esteem/depression/post-partum depression; complicated bereavement--loss of babies/children/parents/spouses; relationship conflicts--between adults or parents/child; and underachievement.
Completing challenging graduate degrees and clinically practicing in Social Work, Psychology and Psychoanalysis has provided me with a broad range of experiences with many types of people, enabling me to offer the option of psychotherapy or psychoanalysis as needed. These combined trainings and professional work have provided the necessary tools, perspectives and resources to address people's ongoing unhappiness, unexpected pain and crises and the sometimes stunning blows of grief. Areas of expertise include: anxieties/phobias; low self-esteem/depression/post-partum depression; complicated bereavement--loss of babies/children/parents/spouses; relationship conflicts--between adults or parents/child; and underachievement.
Hello! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) dedicated to supporting people on their path toward balance, healing, and growth. With degrees in both neuropsychology and social work, I’ve studied psychology since my teens and bring both expertise and compassion to therapy. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, school or work stress, and trauma. I primarily work with people of color, men, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, creating an affirming space to be fully yourself while working toward meaningful change.
Hello! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) dedicated to supporting people on their path toward balance, healing, and growth. With degrees in both neuropsychology and social work, I’ve studied psychology since my teens and bring both expertise and compassion to therapy. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, school or work stress, and trauma. I primarily work with people of color, men, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, creating an affirming space to be fully yourself while working toward meaningful change.
I am accepting new clients. You may feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or disconnected from yourself or others. You could be struggling with anxiety, addiction, mood swings, or identity questions. Maybe you’re a creative or deep thinker searching for meaning, stability, or clarity. You want to break free from harmful patterns, feel more grounded, and live in a way that reflects your true self. You’re ready for change even if you’re not sure where to begin.
I am accepting new clients. You may feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or disconnected from yourself or others. You could be struggling with anxiety, addiction, mood swings, or identity questions. Maybe you’re a creative or deep thinker searching for meaning, stability, or clarity. You want to break free from harmful patterns, feel more grounded, and live in a way that reflects your true self. You’re ready for change even if you’re not sure where to begin.
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.