Therapists in Evanston, IL
Carl L Hippensteel
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a compassionate counselor that believes in the power of warm healthy relationships to heal the distress of challenging life experiences. I take a creative and mindful approach to therapy with an emphasis on personal strengths and goal direction. With respect, humor, acceptance and empowerment, I work to increase awareness and understanding and assist you in viewing yourself and your world in positive and exciting new ways. We will collaborate to find a path of personal growth that feels right for you.
Brian MacWilliams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I believe success in therapy can be found by focusing on both the present and the past. Sometimes we are going through difficulties that need to be talked about and addressed right now. I can provide you with ways to navigate and cope with those present-day challenges. But for much of the time, the challenges we face in the present are linked to experiences we have gone through in the past. I can help you explore and understand those experiences so you can develop a greater perspective on who you are and why you may feel and think the way you do.
Renee Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Living a fulfilling and enjoyable life is something many people strive for. Along the way, however, there can be obstacles that slow us down and perhaps even stop us completely. Throughout my 25+ years of experience in private practice and at Northwestern Medicine, I have seen therapy bring about real and lasting change. Key to that growth and change is the therapeutic relationship. The more we get to know and trust ourselves, the better our relationships with others will be.
Ben Fogel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I specialize in helping people achieve lasting and meaningful change in their lives. My goal is to help you increase your understanding of yourself and your struggles, alleviate emotional pain, and help you lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. I frequently work with people who experience anxiety or depression, or feelings related to a life change or transition. I also work extensively with couples to re-establish intimacy and connection, and to communicate effectively.
Nechama Chammie Freedman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Seeking help can be hard. Whether it is your first time seeking out therapy or a return to treatment, I’m here to help you work towards your goals. Are you struggling to face the day? Or just feeling stuck? I believe therapy works best when we can gain increased insight into our behaviors and patterns, giving us a deeper understanding about why we tend to cope the way we do. This insight helps us gain awareness about how to change those patterns and move towards healthier coping and relationships.
Jean O'Mahoney
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My approach to psychotherapy is supportive and exploratory. People find themselves in difficult situations and complex relationships and often need to change aspects about themselves when they discover repeating patterns. I enjoy the process of developing relationships with my patients, understanding their unique stories, and helping them to identify patterns in their life that may no longer be adaptive. I use a strength based approach, trying to focus on what resilience people bring to the table. I find that actively engaging people in a collaborative process is the best way to achieve lasting change.
Siegal Eli-Gers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have focused my career on working with adolescents ,young adults, parents and families. Over the last 10 + years, I have had the opportunity to work with individuals and families in the North Shore. I work with clients to help them find a safe space to express, explore and make positive changes. Over the years I have learned that every individual and family is unique and need treatment to be flexible and supportive of their needs. I work to create opportunities and to teach tangible skills, so long lasting change is possible. I am a gender affirming clinician.
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Yingjia Huang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I'm passionate about supporting multicultural individuals, immigrants, and other marginalized populations to deal with life challenges associated with acculturation, life transitions, and trauma. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, students, adults, and their families who have been going through life transitions and stresses together. I’m specialized in working with individuals to address depression, anxiety, ADHD, perinatal issues, grief, stress management, intergenerational conflicts, complex trauma, communication, relationship issues, etc. I incorporate multiculturalism into my practice.
Kristen Woods
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I begin each session with curiosity and compassion. My methodology is rooted in mindfulness, however I also draw from cognitive behavioral therapies. My most recent work centered on providing individualized therapy and attachment-focused parenting skills to foster parents. This work informs a trauma-informed perspective I incorporate with all of my clients. Additionally areas of specialization include: dissociation, Illness Anxiety Disorder/Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, as well as sex, intimacy, and relationships.
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Randy L. Kettering
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a very experienced, energetic, interactive psychologist who listens carefully and empathically in order to assist in creating solutions to your life difficulties. For relationship difficulties-marital, pre-marital or employment based- I focus on previous and current relationship experiences to clarify expectations and characteristic modes of interacting that are unproductive and unrewarding. Treating anxiety, depression and low self-esteem and are my forte.
I offer evening hours Monday-Thursday to accommodate hectic and demanding schedules. I offer Saturday hours in my Evanston office.
Amy Bailey
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
“I am accepting new clients. My goal is to help you better understand your thoughts, behaviors and relationships so you can build the life that you always wanted. I approach every client as a unique individual who needs compassion and care to achieve balance and learn the skills necessary for growth. “I believe in the strength of each individual, and their resiliency. I use humor and empathy as we work through difficult times in your life, and provide challenge to help you on your path. “I use an integrative approach, drawing from a psychodynamic and systems-based framework, mindfulness, CBT, DBT and trauma-informed treatment.
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Joellen M Hosler
Counselor, PhD, MDiv, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I'm glad you are taking steps to find a counselor who can be a good fit for you or for someone you care for. I believe that to choose to do some therapeutic work is to make a choice for wholeness, a commitment that can enhance your life and all your relationships. I work with individuals and couples. I offer both counseling and in-depth relational therapy. I listen carefully to each client and seek to address what they feel is most important for their future. I strive for results in our work together that are healing and will last.
Jodi Novick Okner LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my profile. It would be an honor to get to know you. I see myself as a coach working with you to reduce anxiety. Our work together will help you identify the unique patterns of communication specific to you and your family. You will start to make sense of how these patterns permeate every aspect of your life in all significant relationships. Do these patterns help you function more effectively or keep you stuck? Five years ago I took the plunge and opened my own clinical practice. I am passionate and committed to my clients as they share, in confidence, the stories of their lives.
Reyngold Psychotherapy & Wellness Center
Counselor, PsyD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
As a clinical psychotherapist in practice for almost 20 years, I understand how hard the first step can be in reaching out for help. I strive to provide a safe, comfortable and trusting environment to explore those issues that perhaps are leaving you feeling stuck, depressed, anxious and/or confused. I work with patients who are suffering from depression, life transition issues, relationship issues, fertility and parenting issues. I value your early life experiences and help you make connections on if/how they make impact your current life choices and relationships.
PsychSomatica
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Our practice is dedicated to the health, wellness, and collective liberation of all folks. Together we will work to help you figure out what’s getting in the way of living a meaningful, fulfilling, and vibrant life. Our clinicians utilize a variety of different modalities as well as work with the nervous system to assist our clients in getting “unstuck” and offer support in recognizing old, outdated patterns that may be consciously or unconsciously holding you back. We believe that therapy is a deeply collaborative process, one that requires safety, trust, tenderness, and care.
Michele M Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD
Verified
Verified
The future feels uncertain and we are anxious and depressed from a sense of powerlessness. We have returned to being very busy yet feel lonely and disconnected from others. We rely more on partners/spouses to meet our needs. Our children are caught up on social media and we worry about their chances for happiness and success. How do we manage what feels overwhelming and outside our control? How do we find time to think? Therapy is a space to slow it down and make needed changes in life. I will help you quiet the racing thoughts and create a better understanding of who you are and what you want in your one precious, life.
Ann E. Kogen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Everyone deserves to live a life rich with happiness and connection!
The trouble is, as human beings, we all go through times of suffering and struggle. I can assist you on your journey to figure out how to live better and cope with the challenges. Our work together will be based on trust, sharing, increasing your self awareness, building self compassion and most importantly, developing the story you want to live in your life. We will have therapeutic conversations in a safe, trusting environment that honors your knowledge and understanding of yourself.
Rhonda Harvey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
It is common to feel like the wheels have fallen off after life hands you the unexpected. It is my passion to help adults who have been contending with stressful, often traumatizing, life experiences to heal, restore and transform. I look forward to providing you with a safe place to explore, find solutions and move forward.
Kaitlyn Whitebread
LCPC
Verified
Verified
Life’s most difficult experiences can provide seeds for change. On our own, it can be challenging to see their potential. When given a safe space and tools, we are best able to cultivate meaningful growth from these experiences. As an individual therapist, I aim to create a non-judgmental and authentic space for clients to expand their understanding and learn helpful skills for daily life. I enjoy working with emerging adults, artists, family members of those with severe mental health concerns, and first responders. I often see those in life transitions and/or experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Jennifer Black
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LBS1, MSEd
Verified
Verified
Private Psychotherapist & Consultant, licensed as a clinical professional counselor and learning behavior specialist with 15+ years experience, serving people on the gifted, talented, twice-exceptional (2e), professional, public-figure, straight, LGBTQIA+, anxiety, depressive, bipolar, obsessive, monogamous, ethically non-monogamous, ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent spectrums. If you (or someone you love) feel overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, depressed, misunderstood, etc.—or you simply desire to work with a person who facilitates more optimal functioning and genuine wellbeing—then please reach out to see if I have an opening.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.