Anger Management Therapists in Lincoln Park, IL

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Anna Boicken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, I am Anna! I would love to work with you. I believe that everyone deserves a life of freedom, self-expression, and joy. I realize that challenges such as heartbreak, depression, anxiety, and loss will create feelings of disconnection. My intention is to inspire you to find peace, clarity, and love for your life. I am an empathic listener and skilled practitioner who genuinely cares. My therapeutic approach is sensitive, kind, and also, direct.
Hi, I am Anna! I would love to work with you. I believe that everyone deserves a life of freedom, self-expression, and joy. I realize that challenges such as heartbreak, depression, anxiety, and loss will create feelings of disconnection. My intention is to inspire you to find peace, clarity, and love for your life. I am an empathic listener and skilled practitioner who genuinely cares. My therapeutic approach is sensitive, kind, and also, direct.
(773) 345-9399 View (773) 345-9399
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Marilee Cervantes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families from diverse backgrounds. I am specialized in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, low self -esteem and grief. I am bilingual and fluent in both Spanish and English. I believe that being compassionate and empathetic to my client’s unique experiences are the foundational building blocks of building a strong therapeutic relationship. I value the diversity of my clients and aim to provide culturally competent services. I believe that every client has their unique experiences, therefore deserves a tailored treatment approach.
I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families from diverse backgrounds. I am specialized in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, low self -esteem and grief. I am bilingual and fluent in both Spanish and English. I believe that being compassionate and empathetic to my client’s unique experiences are the foundational building blocks of building a strong therapeutic relationship. I value the diversity of my clients and aim to provide culturally competent services. I believe that every client has their unique experiences, therefore deserves a tailored treatment approach.
(773) 692-0008 View (773) 692-0008
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Kelly Berkheimer
Psychologist, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Most people who come to therapy are looking to make a change for the better in their lives. My clients have found that the therapy relationship is a powerful and profound forum for understanding themselves and their experiences more deeply, and that this leads to making positive changes that last. Whether you are struggling with making a relationship work, dealing with the effects of depression or anxiety, or overwhelmed trying to navigate the "real world" after leaving school, we can work together to find your most fulfilling path. I work in a group of like-minded therapists who share my vision for helping others.
Most people who come to therapy are looking to make a change for the better in their lives. My clients have found that the therapy relationship is a powerful and profound forum for understanding themselves and their experiences more deeply, and that this leads to making positive changes that last. Whether you are struggling with making a relationship work, dealing with the effects of depression or anxiety, or overwhelmed trying to navigate the "real world" after leaving school, we can work together to find your most fulfilling path. I work in a group of like-minded therapists who share my vision for helping others.
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Camryn Kostick
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, ALMFT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am accepting new clients including individuals, couples, families, and friendships virtually (Illinois and Washington, DC) and in-person (Chicago). I am passionate about supporting clients with relationship struggles, family issues, self-exploration, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, chronic illness or disability, financial difficulties, trauma and grief. I'm here to join you on your journey – whether that’s solving a specific problem, healing from old wounds, or coping with life’s ups and downs. I focus on building a collaborative relationship with you through empathy and curiosity.
I am accepting new clients including individuals, couples, families, and friendships virtually (Illinois and Washington, DC) and in-person (Chicago). I am passionate about supporting clients with relationship struggles, family issues, self-exploration, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, chronic illness or disability, financial difficulties, trauma and grief. I'm here to join you on your journey – whether that’s solving a specific problem, healing from old wounds, or coping with life’s ups and downs. I focus on building a collaborative relationship with you through empathy and curiosity.
(708) 412-5936 View (708) 412-5936
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Patrice K Quehl
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW
Online Only
My areas of expertise include relational concerns, anxiety/depression, emotion regulation, young-adult development and life transitions (moves, school/career, divorce/separation, etc.) Interpersonal difficulties with repetitive arguments, communication and messaging, lack of understanding, stonewalling/withdrawal, infidelity, difficulty navigating needs and expectations. Together we will identify patterns, stressors, the role of beliefs, goals and emotions in motivating behavior. Life comes with problems, and success is dependent on navigating the ups and downs.
My areas of expertise include relational concerns, anxiety/depression, emotion regulation, young-adult development and life transitions (moves, school/career, divorce/separation, etc.) Interpersonal difficulties with repetitive arguments, communication and messaging, lack of understanding, stonewalling/withdrawal, infidelity, difficulty navigating needs and expectations. Together we will identify patterns, stressors, the role of beliefs, goals and emotions in motivating behavior. Life comes with problems, and success is dependent on navigating the ups and downs.
(312) 667-3940 View (312) 667-3940
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Rick B. Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Our most important relationships are also often those we struggle with. I am an expert listener, advisor, and facilitator and, working together, we’ll turn struggles into opportunity and strife into increased connection.
Our most important relationships are also often those we struggle with. I am an expert listener, advisor, and facilitator and, working together, we’ll turn struggles into opportunity and strife into increased connection.
(708) 406-2745 View (708) 406-2745
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Aimee Dokko Osborne
Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Whether you desire to make changes, heal wounds or develop a more genuine and authentic life, Aimee invites you to partner with her in creating a safe, supportive space for reflection and growth. Examine, explore and discover how maintain a more gratifying and joyful lifestyle. As your story unfolds, she tailors a wholistic approach that meets your personal needs, goals and aspirations.
Whether you desire to make changes, heal wounds or develop a more genuine and authentic life, Aimee invites you to partner with her in creating a safe, supportive space for reflection and growth. Examine, explore and discover how maintain a more gratifying and joyful lifestyle. As your story unfolds, she tailors a wholistic approach that meets your personal needs, goals and aspirations.
(312) 516-2454 View (312) 516-2454
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Marshall Farren
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Serves Area
While working through challenging emotions and conflicts is not easy, therapy holds the power to transform lives. It is with this belief that I enter every session with a client. I practice from a client-centered, collaborative, and strengths-based approach with a focus on developing and nurturing a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust and authenticity. To this end, I devote time during initial sessions to build rapport and create a safe environment in which clients feel empowered to explore their inner thoughts and emotions.
While working through challenging emotions and conflicts is not easy, therapy holds the power to transform lives. It is with this belief that I enter every session with a client. I practice from a client-centered, collaborative, and strengths-based approach with a focus on developing and nurturing a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust and authenticity. To this end, I devote time during initial sessions to build rapport and create a safe environment in which clients feel empowered to explore their inner thoughts and emotions.
(872) 312-2628 View (872) 312-2628
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Adam Hellebrand
Psychologist, PsyD
Serves Area
Dr. Hellebrand has vast experience in a variety of settings, including intensive outpatient, primary care settings, community mental health, college counseling and private practice. He holds a Doctorate from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Masters degree in Evaluation and Organizational Behavior from Claremont Graduate University.
Dr. Hellebrand has vast experience in a variety of settings, including intensive outpatient, primary care settings, community mental health, college counseling and private practice. He holds a Doctorate from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Masters degree in Evaluation and Organizational Behavior from Claremont Graduate University.
(872) 204-2517 View (872) 204-2517
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Laura Dziekiewicz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TIYT, CYT-200
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I help women in their 20's, 30's and 40's who are experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, relationship struggles, symptoms of depression and postpartum anxiety and depression to feel relief from painful symptoms by providing a safe space to gain insight and perspective and to develop healthy coping skills and habits. I can relate to your issues while bringing the wisdom of years in clinical practice and the understanding of the importance of mind/body approaches to healing and health.
I help women in their 20's, 30's and 40's who are experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, relationship struggles, symptoms of depression and postpartum anxiety and depression to feel relief from painful symptoms by providing a safe space to gain insight and perspective and to develop healthy coping skills and habits. I can relate to your issues while bringing the wisdom of years in clinical practice and the understanding of the importance of mind/body approaches to healing and health.
(773) 985-2836 View (773) 985-2836
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Erik A Giles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
After 25 years in the corporate world, choosing to become a therapist has been one of the most meaningful shifts in my life. I approach this work the same way I try to show up everywhere else: direct, steady, genuine, and willing to sit in the real parts of people’s lives. Opening up about what’s bothering you can feel awkward, especially when it involves the things you believe you should already know how to handle. I’ll be honest about what can change and what may need some reframing. We will work through that together. My experience as a father, partner, colleague, and person shapes the way I help clients navigate their own lives.
After 25 years in the corporate world, choosing to become a therapist has been one of the most meaningful shifts in my life. I approach this work the same way I try to show up everywhere else: direct, steady, genuine, and willing to sit in the real parts of people’s lives. Opening up about what’s bothering you can feel awkward, especially when it involves the things you believe you should already know how to handle. I’ll be honest about what can change and what may need some reframing. We will work through that together. My experience as a father, partner, colleague, and person shapes the way I help clients navigate their own lives.
(312) 626-4334 View (312) 626-4334
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Frank Lotta
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling stretched thin, exhausted by the demands of a high-pressure career, or simply "stuck" in a cycle of worry and low motivation? Whether it’s the heavy fog of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the overwhelming drain of professional burnout, these challenges can make daily life feel like an uphill battle. Often, we turn to quick fixes—such as substances, gambling, or digital distractions—just to numb the stress, only to find ourselves feeling more disconnected than before. If you feel like you’re losing your sense of self or simply surviving rather than thriving, you don’t have to navigate that path alone.
Are you feeling stretched thin, exhausted by the demands of a high-pressure career, or simply "stuck" in a cycle of worry and low motivation? Whether it’s the heavy fog of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the overwhelming drain of professional burnout, these challenges can make daily life feel like an uphill battle. Often, we turn to quick fixes—such as substances, gambling, or digital distractions—just to numb the stress, only to find ourselves feeling more disconnected than before. If you feel like you’re losing your sense of self or simply surviving rather than thriving, you don’t have to navigate that path alone.
(773) 912-0713 View (773) 912-0713
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Linsay Heimberg
Counselor, LCPC
Serves Area
With over two decades of experience working with diverse populations in the Chicagoland area specializing in MDD, GAD, PTSD, and OCD.
With over two decades of experience working with diverse populations in the Chicagoland area specializing in MDD, GAD, PTSD, and OCD.
(630) 474-6857 View (630) 474-6857
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Pamela Pawelski, EMDR-Certified Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
If your mind never seems to slow down—constantly overthinking, replaying conversations, or worrying about what’s next—you’re not alone. Maybe you’re the one others rely on. You show up, keep things together, and try to avoid conflict, even when it means putting your own needs last. Over time, it gets exhausting. You might feel anxious, on edge, or overwhelmed, even if it looks like you’re handling everything on the outside.
If your mind never seems to slow down—constantly overthinking, replaying conversations, or worrying about what’s next—you’re not alone. Maybe you’re the one others rely on. You show up, keep things together, and try to avoid conflict, even when it means putting your own needs last. Over time, it gets exhausting. You might feel anxious, on edge, or overwhelmed, even if it looks like you’re handling everything on the outside.
(815) 889-0624 View (815) 889-0624
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Taylor Mackie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Whether you are starting therapy for the first time or returning after a pause, you are making an investment in yourself. That said, I understand the process can bring a wave of emotions, which is why it is of the utmost importance to me to create a safe and affirming space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported as you navigate life’s challenges. I am passionate about supporting people who struggle with addiction, many of whom have felt stigmatized and unfairly “put into a box.”
Whether you are starting therapy for the first time or returning after a pause, you are making an investment in yourself. That said, I understand the process can bring a wave of emotions, which is why it is of the utmost importance to me to create a safe and affirming space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported as you navigate life’s challenges. I am passionate about supporting people who struggle with addiction, many of whom have felt stigmatized and unfairly “put into a box.”
(708) 729-5253 View (708) 729-5253
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Yitzi Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Serves Area
Symptoms tell stories and those stories must be heard, understood and thought about. I work with people who desire to understand themselves more fully, and interested at investing in a deep and long term process. I work with individuals wanting to address a variety of concerns, symptoms, and issues. A goal of my work is increasing self-awareness and having more satisfying long-lasting relationships.
Symptoms tell stories and those stories must be heard, understood and thought about. I work with people who desire to understand themselves more fully, and interested at investing in a deep and long term process. I work with individuals wanting to address a variety of concerns, symptoms, and issues. A goal of my work is increasing self-awareness and having more satisfying long-lasting relationships.
(773) 918-2270 View (773) 918-2270
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Kevin Swanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Serves Area
When you enter therapy with me, my goal is for you to feel confident, empowered, and fully embrace yourself and your experiences. I strive to support you in confronting life's challenges without avoiding difficult emotions. Together, we'll acknowledge your journey, equip you with essential skills, and bolster your belief in your ability to navigate and triumph over life's obstacles.
When you enter therapy with me, my goal is for you to feel confident, empowered, and fully embrace yourself and your experiences. I strive to support you in confronting life's challenges without avoiding difficult emotions. Together, we'll acknowledge your journey, equip you with essential skills, and bolster your belief in your ability to navigate and triumph over life's obstacles.
(217) 439-4188 View (217) 439-4188
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Cole Philippou
Licensed Professional Counselor
8 Endorsed
Serves Area
You might look like you have it together but internally, you feel anxious, exhausted, or stuck in patterns you thought you would have outgrown by now. Maybe you overthink every interaction, replay conversations long after they end, or struggle to quiet your mind at night. A lot of the men I work with have never really talked to anyone about this stuff. They're high-functioning, self-aware enough to know something needs to change and skeptical enough to need a therapist who's going to be direct with them. That's where I come in.
You might look like you have it together but internally, you feel anxious, exhausted, or stuck in patterns you thought you would have outgrown by now. Maybe you overthink every interaction, replay conversations long after they end, or struggle to quiet your mind at night. A lot of the men I work with have never really talked to anyone about this stuff. They're high-functioning, self-aware enough to know something needs to change and skeptical enough to need a therapist who's going to be direct with them. That's where I come in.
(708) 501-6257 View (708) 501-6257
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John Mundt
Psychologist, PhD
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I'm a seasoned psychotherapist with more than 30 years' experience. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space in which you can freely explore whatever has felt dissatisfying, obsolete, self-defeating or even toxic in your life. Maybe you’re seeking to improve the way you've responded to transitions or traumas, whether recently or many years ago. Maybe you want to figure out how to “jettison” habits, relationships or lifestyles that no longer work for you. Or maybe you want to break free from repeating cycles or patterns that haven’t served you successfully in the past.
I'm a seasoned psychotherapist with more than 30 years' experience. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space in which you can freely explore whatever has felt dissatisfying, obsolete, self-defeating or even toxic in your life. Maybe you’re seeking to improve the way you've responded to transitions or traumas, whether recently or many years ago. Maybe you want to figure out how to “jettison” habits, relationships or lifestyles that no longer work for you. Or maybe you want to break free from repeating cycles or patterns that haven’t served you successfully in the past.
(708) 294-7660 View (708) 294-7660
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Ryan Breen
Counselor, MA, LCPC
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Accepting New Clients. Have you been through the spin cycle one too many times in your relationship or marriage? Asking yourself, "How did I get here?" Coming out of divorce or considering divorce or separation? Do you think your partner is a narcissist? Or are they avoiding issues that you know are relevant? Do they blame you for everything? Have you or your partner experienced childhood trauma and it is wreaking havoc on your relationship? Maybe you have just had enough and you need to sort out your feelings and get grounded. The fact is that relationships, both past and present, lie at the core of all of our problems.
Accepting New Clients. Have you been through the spin cycle one too many times in your relationship or marriage? Asking yourself, "How did I get here?" Coming out of divorce or considering divorce or separation? Do you think your partner is a narcissist? Or are they avoiding issues that you know are relevant? Do they blame you for everything? Have you or your partner experienced childhood trauma and it is wreaking havoc on your relationship? Maybe you have just had enough and you need to sort out your feelings and get grounded. The fact is that relationships, both past and present, lie at the core of all of our problems.
(773) 530-3803 View (773) 530-3803

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Anger Management Therapists
How long does therapy take for anger management?
Treatment duration depends on the person’s specific challenges and circumstances. There are treatments for anger problems that are shorter and more goal-oriented, like Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), which can last weeks to months. Others, like Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) may last between six months and a year, while a more intensive treatment, like psychodynamic therapy, is open-ended, and clients may see their therapist for a year or longer.

How do you know if you need therapy for anger management?
Everyone gets mad from time to time. But when angry outbursts become frequent and cause damage to relationships, whether at home or in the office, it may be a good time to look into therapy. A therapist can assess where a client’s anger may be coming from, suggest strategies for averting angry outbursts, and help a client create a plan to become a calmer version of themselves.

Is there medication for anger management?
Medications do exist that help people mitigate the feeling of anger, but these are reserved for people with anger-related psychiatric disorders, such as intermittent explosive disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, or in some cases borderline personality disorder. In these cases, antidepressant medications may be prescribed to help with the client’s symptoms. In most cases of anger management, however, talk therapy is the recommended treatment, along with lifestyle changes where relevant.

What’s the best way to encourage someone to seek help for anger issues?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either themselves or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.