Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Evanston, IL
I work with individuals who have experienced or are experiencing any traumas, anxiety, life transitions, relationship concerns, and grief. In particular, I enjoy working with young adults and adolescents who want to work through trauma, anxiety, and/or are questioning their sexuality. I have experience in working with youth, adolescents, and adults of all ages; specifically targeting LGBTQIA+ issues, anxiety, depression, grief, complex trauma, and various life transitions. I also enjoy working with couples and families to feel connected, gain perspective and work on communication skills.
I work with individuals who have experienced or are experiencing any traumas, anxiety, life transitions, relationship concerns, and grief. In particular, I enjoy working with young adults and adolescents who want to work through trauma, anxiety, and/or are questioning their sexuality. I have experience in working with youth, adolescents, and adults of all ages; specifically targeting LGBTQIA+ issues, anxiety, depression, grief, complex trauma, and various life transitions. I also enjoy working with couples and families to feel connected, gain perspective and work on communication skills.
Meg Shanahan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, CADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60208 (Online Only)
I am passionate about working collaboratively with my clients on their unique mental health goals. As a clinical social worker at a community mental health agency, I have experience working with folks struggling with their relationship with substances, complex trauma backgrounds, and more. I am committed to meeting my clients where they are at and working together to help overcome life's challenges. I embrace my queer identity, and I enjoy working with folks who identify as LGBTQIA+ and are looking for a clinician who is aware of the specific challenges and intersectional issues we face within our community.
I am passionate about working collaboratively with my clients on their unique mental health goals. As a clinical social worker at a community mental health agency, I have experience working with folks struggling with their relationship with substances, complex trauma backgrounds, and more. I am committed to meeting my clients where they are at and working together to help overcome life's challenges. I embrace my queer identity, and I enjoy working with folks who identify as LGBTQIA+ and are looking for a clinician who is aware of the specific challenges and intersectional issues we face within our community.
Lisa D Tarr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60201 (Online Only)
I work with individuals, couples, and families struggling with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addiction issues (substance abuse), troubled teens, school failure, LGBTQ+, and trauma and identity issues. As a lifelong allied and friend to the LGBTQ+ community, I work very hard to remain current to concerns that are specific to marginalized communities. I tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique needs. I will work with you to think outside of the box and build strength through our therapeutic relationship.
I work with individuals, couples, and families struggling with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addiction issues (substance abuse), troubled teens, school failure, LGBTQ+, and trauma and identity issues. As a lifelong allied and friend to the LGBTQ+ community, I work very hard to remain current to concerns that are specific to marginalized communities. I tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique needs. I will work with you to think outside of the box and build strength through our therapeutic relationship.
Carrie Jameson
Counselor, MA, LCPC, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60202
Waitlist for new clients
I believe you have everything you need within to resolve the issues and problems that disturb you and your relationships. I help people who have survived abuse, recent or early traumas, to diminish and remove blocks to living the life they want. I understand how anxiety, depression and recurring or intrusive thoughts or memories can leave you feeling undermined, depleted or confused, struggling to make meaning in your life.
I believe you have everything you need within to resolve the issues and problems that disturb you and your relationships. I help people who have survived abuse, recent or early traumas, to diminish and remove blocks to living the life they want. I understand how anxiety, depression and recurring or intrusive thoughts or memories can leave you feeling undermined, depleted or confused, struggling to make meaning in your life.
Hi there! My name is Ashley Poprilo, PsyD and I'm a licensed psychologist in the state of Illinois. I'm so glad that you've taken the first step on your journey to wellness! I know that the decision to find support can often be the hardest, and I'm happy that your search allowed us to cross paths! My passion lies in community health and providing mental health support for people who would otherwise struggle to find a good therapist. I recognize that at times, it can be hard to ask for help and I want to honor that bravery by joining you on the journey to living authentically.
Hi there! My name is Ashley Poprilo, PsyD and I'm a licensed psychologist in the state of Illinois. I'm so glad that you've taken the first step on your journey to wellness! I know that the decision to find support can often be the hardest, and I'm happy that your search allowed us to cross paths! My passion lies in community health and providing mental health support for people who would otherwise struggle to find a good therapist. I recognize that at times, it can be hard to ask for help and I want to honor that bravery by joining you on the journey to living authentically.
Dr.Waseberg is therapist and professor of counseling psychology. He helps individuals struggle with relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, grief, abandonment, anger, OCD, social anxiety, phobia, agoraphobia, bipolar/borderline, alcohol/drugs, addiction,etc.He digs deep into the roots of your underlying issues in a safe non-judgmental space with empathy.The drive of his clinical experience comes not only from longtime practicing counseling in private practice and inpatient residential's, but also from his experience as a former clinical director of Partial Hospitalization-PHP and Intensive Outpatient-IOP.
Dr.Waseberg is therapist and professor of counseling psychology. He helps individuals struggle with relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, grief, abandonment, anger, OCD, social anxiety, phobia, agoraphobia, bipolar/borderline, alcohol/drugs, addiction,etc.He digs deep into the roots of your underlying issues in a safe non-judgmental space with empathy.The drive of his clinical experience comes not only from longtime practicing counseling in private practice and inpatient residential's, but also from his experience as a former clinical director of Partial Hospitalization-PHP and Intensive Outpatient-IOP.
KJ Hardy,she/her
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60201
As we enter this new season we can find ourselves struggling with shorter days of sun, the holidays approaching, and life throwing challenges our way. You may feel stuck or overwhelmed, and this is when therapy can be of tremendous help to you! Let's work together and shift your feelings and thoughts that can lead you toward making changes in your life that get you to thriving! I work with people coping with anxiety, depression, PTSD, inaction, and a lack of connection. Often times folks have spent years of wondering 'what's wrong with me' or 'why can't I be happy'? I want to help you with these questions. Let's begin before 2025!
As we enter this new season we can find ourselves struggling with shorter days of sun, the holidays approaching, and life throwing challenges our way. You may feel stuck or overwhelmed, and this is when therapy can be of tremendous help to you! Let's work together and shift your feelings and thoughts that can lead you toward making changes in your life that get you to thriving! I work with people coping with anxiety, depression, PTSD, inaction, and a lack of connection. Often times folks have spent years of wondering 'what's wrong with me' or 'why can't I be happy'? I want to help you with these questions. Let's begin before 2025!
Courtney Thompson Lsw Psy.d. Candidate
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60201
Living in a city as big as Chicago offers many opportunities yet it can sometimes feel overwhelming, lonely, and even isolating. Are you hiding certain pieces of yourself from your friends or family to avoid conflict or to fit in? You might feel like no one knows the real you. You’ve noticed a shift in how you deal with stress. Maybe it’s coming out as increased drinking, binging or restricting food, or turning to other coping behaviors. Or maybe you’re in recovery but other parts of your life continue to feel unmanageable which feels frustrating. You no longer need to feel trapped. Change is possible and hope can be found.
Living in a city as big as Chicago offers many opportunities yet it can sometimes feel overwhelming, lonely, and even isolating. Are you hiding certain pieces of yourself from your friends or family to avoid conflict or to fit in? You might feel like no one knows the real you. You’ve noticed a shift in how you deal with stress. Maybe it’s coming out as increased drinking, binging or restricting food, or turning to other coping behaviors. Or maybe you’re in recovery but other parts of your life continue to feel unmanageable which feels frustrating. You no longer need to feel trapped. Change is possible and hope can be found.
I work best with BIPOC and/or queer individuals who are coping with mood, trauma, and sociopolitical struggles. My primary approach focuses on empowering individuals of marginalized communities to externalize systemic and oppressive factors so that we can focus on treating any personal difficulties that are causing you pain and suffering. Whether we focus on the past or the present, healing one part of yourself can heal many other parts because you have a story to tell. And no matter how many times or how many ways that you tell it, it is your own personal story. Let's change your story to help you become the person you want to be.
I work best with BIPOC and/or queer individuals who are coping with mood, trauma, and sociopolitical struggles. My primary approach focuses on empowering individuals of marginalized communities to externalize systemic and oppressive factors so that we can focus on treating any personal difficulties that are causing you pain and suffering. Whether we focus on the past or the present, healing one part of yourself can heal many other parts because you have a story to tell. And no matter how many times or how many ways that you tell it, it is your own personal story. Let's change your story to help you become the person you want to be.
Gabrielle Schiller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CTRS
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60208 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with young adults, women, individuals with disabilities, and marginalized/disenfranchised populations. My goal is to help clients discover and build skills to live a satisfying life through strength-based and solution focused interventions without overpathologizing the human experience. Integrating my education and experiences in Forensic Psychology, Art, and Therapeutic Recreation, I'm skilled in providing holistic, inclusive, and affirming psychotherapy.
I specialize in working with young adults, women, individuals with disabilities, and marginalized/disenfranchised populations. My goal is to help clients discover and build skills to live a satisfying life through strength-based and solution focused interventions without overpathologizing the human experience. Integrating my education and experiences in Forensic Psychology, Art, and Therapeutic Recreation, I'm skilled in providing holistic, inclusive, and affirming psychotherapy.
Erica Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60202 (Online Only)
The weight of the world and our own pain or fear often feels so enormously heavy to carry alone; each of us needs a place to lay down these stressors and talk through the challenges we are carrying that feels caring, safe, and non-judgmental. As a therapist, it is my aim to have therapy serve as one of these soft landing places as you navigate the difficulties you are enduring. As you seek healing and clarity, I will always offer a warm and empathetic environment for you to gain comfort and confidence in exploring who you are, what you want, and how past experiences or current circumstances may currently impact your life.
The weight of the world and our own pain or fear often feels so enormously heavy to carry alone; each of us needs a place to lay down these stressors and talk through the challenges we are carrying that feels caring, safe, and non-judgmental. As a therapist, it is my aim to have therapy serve as one of these soft landing places as you navigate the difficulties you are enduring. As you seek healing and clarity, I will always offer a warm and empathetic environment for you to gain comfort and confidence in exploring who you are, what you want, and how past experiences or current circumstances may currently impact your life.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60208 (Online Only)
Now accepting new clients: I have immediate virtual openings - day/evening, Sundays and weekdays. I warmly welcome you as you are. Whether you are returning to therapy or beginning for the first time, together we will work to figure out what is holding you back and how to overcome it. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapist and value the intersection of individuals' identities - including gender, race, ethnicity, and sexuality.
Now accepting new clients: I have immediate virtual openings - day/evening, Sundays and weekdays. I warmly welcome you as you are. Whether you are returning to therapy or beginning for the first time, together we will work to figure out what is holding you back and how to overcome it. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapist and value the intersection of individuals' identities - including gender, race, ethnicity, and sexuality.
Jeevan Jain-Cocks
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, ALMFT
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60202 (Online Only)
I believe every person has vast potential to grow, heal, and change their lives. Whatever life, relationship, or career event that has brought you to therapy, you are taking a significant step towards better understanding yourself and your relationships with others.
I believe every person has vast potential to grow, heal, and change their lives. Whatever life, relationship, or career event that has brought you to therapy, you are taking a significant step towards better understanding yourself and your relationships with others.
Aaron Katcher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60201
Waitlist for new clients
Whatever has brought you to seek help at this time, you are taking a courageous step forward. In our initial meetings, I will hold an open space for you to begin to tell your unique story of your self, relationships, family, culture, strengths and struggles. You can expect me to listen deeply to begin to learn about you and your reasons for seeking therapy. We all have some aspects about ourselves that we don’t fully understand or may not have words for yet. Psychotherapy can create a place where you can discover some of these unspoken thoughts and feelings, and in turn, powerful transformation can occur.
Whatever has brought you to seek help at this time, you are taking a courageous step forward. In our initial meetings, I will hold an open space for you to begin to tell your unique story of your self, relationships, family, culture, strengths and struggles. You can expect me to listen deeply to begin to learn about you and your reasons for seeking therapy. We all have some aspects about ourselves that we don’t fully understand or may not have words for yet. Psychotherapy can create a place where you can discover some of these unspoken thoughts and feelings, and in turn, powerful transformation can occur.
Eliza Wells
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MSMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60201 (Online Only)
There are so many places in life where we may feel we have to mold ourselves to fit the expectations of others. I don't believe in therapy being another one of those places. I show up in the therapy room very much the same way that I show up everywhere else. I want my clients to feel comfortable being their genuine selves with me and often that becomes a part of the therapy. You deserve to have at least one place and one relationship where you can truly be yourself and know that your thoughts and feelings matter. My approach to therapy Is collaborative, empathic, challenging, and empowering.
There are so many places in life where we may feel we have to mold ourselves to fit the expectations of others. I don't believe in therapy being another one of those places. I show up in the therapy room very much the same way that I show up everywhere else. I want my clients to feel comfortable being their genuine selves with me and often that becomes a part of the therapy. You deserve to have at least one place and one relationship where you can truly be yourself and know that your thoughts and feelings matter. My approach to therapy Is collaborative, empathic, challenging, and empowering.
Chicago Art Therapy & Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60201 (Online Only)
Getting started in therapy can feel like a challenging first step to feeling better. At our practice, we strive to make this a smooth transition where you will feel heard and understood. Our primary goal is focused on developing and maintaining a safe, open, empathetic, and trusting dynamic with each client. Together we can move through difficult or challenging life experiences in a warm and accessible way.
Getting started in therapy can feel like a challenging first step to feeling better. At our practice, we strive to make this a smooth transition where you will feel heard and understood. Our primary goal is focused on developing and maintaining a safe, open, empathetic, and trusting dynamic with each client. Together we can move through difficult or challenging life experiences in a warm and accessible way.
The journey to parenthood can be filled with a spectrum of emotions, ranging from excitement to anxiety or hope to grief. I’m dedicated to guiding individuals through these complex experiences, specifically those facing perinatal mood disorders, infertility, pregnancy loss, and the challenges of becoming a parent. My mission is to create a compassionate space where you can explore your emotions and find your path to healing. Together, we will focus on creating connection through empathy, warmth and humor. Sessions with me are meant to be a collaborative space for us to develop a unique pace that best suits you and your needs.
The journey to parenthood can be filled with a spectrum of emotions, ranging from excitement to anxiety or hope to grief. I’m dedicated to guiding individuals through these complex experiences, specifically those facing perinatal mood disorders, infertility, pregnancy loss, and the challenges of becoming a parent. My mission is to create a compassionate space where you can explore your emotions and find your path to healing. Together, we will focus on creating connection through empathy, warmth and humor. Sessions with me are meant to be a collaborative space for us to develop a unique pace that best suits you and your needs.
My passion is about teaching people to improve their communication so that clarity and mutual understanding can set the stage for collaborative change. I hope to create a space where everyone can feel safe to express themselves without fear. I have experience working with families through coming out, transitioning, and academic difficulties. Additionally, I support new couples as they navigate the complexities of their evolving relationship. I'm also familiar with working with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety and Depression.
My passion is about teaching people to improve their communication so that clarity and mutual understanding can set the stage for collaborative change. I hope to create a space where everyone can feel safe to express themselves without fear. I have experience working with families through coming out, transitioning, and academic difficulties. Additionally, I support new couples as they navigate the complexities of their evolving relationship. I'm also familiar with working with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety and Depression.
Allison Milewsky
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, ALMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60208
I work with teenagers, adults and relationships struggling with communication and self-esteem. I want to help anyone dealing with issues surrounding self-worth, communication, sex and intimacy, life transitions, abortion processing, depression and anxiety, and the perinatal/postpartum period to understand that they are not alone. I consider myself a relational therapist and work with any and all relationships! This includes but is not limited to couples, spouses, friendships, adult siblings, open relationships, and polyamorous relationships.
I work with teenagers, adults and relationships struggling with communication and self-esteem. I want to help anyone dealing with issues surrounding self-worth, communication, sex and intimacy, life transitions, abortion processing, depression and anxiety, and the perinatal/postpartum period to understand that they are not alone. I consider myself a relational therapist and work with any and all relationships! This includes but is not limited to couples, spouses, friendships, adult siblings, open relationships, and polyamorous relationships.
Hernando Rafael Fereira
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60201
My name is Hernando Fereira (he/him), and I am looking forward to working alongside you on the way to a healthier, more meaningful life. As a counselor, I am interested in uplifting those who are most affected by unjust systems. To that end, I welcome and support clients of all faiths, socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnic or national identities, sexual orientations, or gender identities. More than that, I advocate on behalf of voices often silenced in the mental health community, especially those belonging to trans women of color, those facing housing insecurity, those with disabilities, and those with substance use disorders.
My name is Hernando Fereira (he/him), and I am looking forward to working alongside you on the way to a healthier, more meaningful life. As a counselor, I am interested in uplifting those who are most affected by unjust systems. To that end, I welcome and support clients of all faiths, socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnic or national identities, sexual orientations, or gender identities. More than that, I advocate on behalf of voices often silenced in the mental health community, especially those belonging to trans women of color, those facing housing insecurity, those with disabilities, and those with substance use disorders.
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