Therapists in Lincoln Park, IL

Cortney’s work focuses on helping others to feel empowered and to identify strengths within themselves in order to achieve a happier, healthier state of being. Her work is client centered and grounded in holistic care and increasing self-awareness. She guides clients along their journey by offering a warm and supportive environment to process the challenges or stressors a person may be experiencing. Cortney offers empathy and direction while helping clients to challenge thoughts and behaviors that may be negatively serving them, while building on positive insight and the tools to cope with life’s ups and downs.

Do you find yourself struggling with depression, anxiety, stress and interpersonal relationships? Do you have a difficult time managing the balance between work and your personal life? Do you feel overwhelmed by the demands of life right now. As a therapist, I am adept at addressing these and other issues that cause distress. Individual therapy is a time for you to reconnect with yourself and build self-awareness in order to cultivate the life you wish to live. Therapy is a transformative process in which I help guide clients through supportive treatment interventions. I hope to help support you on your journey !

Therapy transformed my life when I was referred to a counselor years ago as a teen. Since then, I have wanted to provide this type of support and to serve as a guide for others through difficult times in life. I aspire to help my clients tap into their own inner strengths, so they can ultimately live more freely, fully and authentically. I take a client-centered approach, and help my clients identify their own goals for themselves.

Currently have a waitlist of 2-3 months. I specialize in treating individuals who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety (including performance anxiety), depression, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD). I have experience working with individuals who have experienced or been witness to severe trauma including sexual abuse, childhood abuse, traumatic loss, birth trauma, loss of a parent, etc. Additionally, I am trained in working with individuals who have adjustment disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and developmental disabilities and disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and dyslexia.

Do you ever grapple with life's big questions? Questions like: What's my path? Who am I? How do I connect with my family while staying true to myself? What values guide my choices? Is there a career that aligns with my passions? What qualities do I seek in a life partner? If you've pondered these, you're not alone. I'm here to help.

When you feel disconnected, stressed, or without clear direction, life can feel like you’re missing something. At Birchwood Clinic, our goal is to help you identify your strengths, build your sense of self and create goals that bring direction, fulfillment, and self-acceptance. We provide in-person and virtual psychotherapy for adults and our areas of expertise include: anxiety, stress, life transitions, work/life balance, depression, relationship concerns, new parent transitions, pre and post partum issues, and those going through fertility treatment.

I am a licensed psychotherapist who works predominately with teens and adults on issues like anxiety, overwhelm/stress, grief and emotional regulation. I also work with couples and am Gottman Level 1 certified. In sessions with me, you can expect a warm, supportive, and calming space for us to connect so that you feel seen and heard. I use a holistic and relational approach that encourages you to be an active participant in your own growth and healing. My goal is to help empower you to investigate and enhance your relationship with yourself in order to live a life that feels full and authentic.

Everyone has the right to openly express their feelings, understand their emotions, and learn new skills to alleviate stress and challenges experienced throughout life. I understand how difficult the first steps may be and I am motivated to help those in need reach their personal goals. The power of listening to and speaking with each other while using skills learned in sessions can create amazing changes that I seek to see in my clients. By creating a safe space together where you can feel comfortable, understood, and free of judgment, the power of growth and healing will come hand in hand.

Life is difficult enough to navigate with support. Welcome to a space where you can find support, understanding, and guidance on your journey towards healing and personal growth. It takes courage and resilience to confront and address our struggles. I am here to provide a non-judgmental environment where you feel empowered and supported to search within and gain clarity about things that haven't made sense. By taking the first step of seeking help, you have started the journey to a deeper understanding of yourself, healthier coping mechanisms, and ultimately a more fulfilling life. I work with adolescents and adults.

Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of self-criticism, leading to persistent feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness? Do your emotions sometimes overwhelm you, resulting in reactions that feel disproportionate to the situation? Navigating relationships can become even more challenging when affected by family dynamics. Maybe you have been having concerns with anxiety, trauma, depression, grief/ loss, life transitions, career/school stress, self-harm, and relationship challenges. Perhaps you’ve become discouraged by your attempts to help yourself. That’s what I’m here for.

I am passionate about working with children & adolescents managing anxiety & depression; adults who are stressed or who have experienced trauma; OCD and ERP; and working with individuals or those involved in improving their relationships (couples or polycule therapy). I am proud to be an affirming clinician, supporting clients who identify as LGBTQIA+ & those from marginalized backgrounds. Working closely with parents as individuals or as part of a family system is also a specialty of mine. I understand the stress, pressure, love, & energy ever-present in parenting, & strive to help folx find methods, support, & balance.

I'm so glad you're here. I am passionate about supporting people live and understand their authentic selves throughout the transitions of life. The perinatal period, and anytime from pre-conception through parenthood, can especially be a time of vulnerability, change, and unpredictability. Stress, depression, and anxiety can emerge even when life may also feel transformative or joyous. Grief is also often present. You are deserving of a space to explore the thoughts and emotions, the hopes and dreams, the challenges and transformations that become pronounced during this time.

A time of stress is one of the most common reasons to seek therapy. People also often enter counseling after experiencing a loss or a looming loss, whether it concerns a health crisis, relationship, divorce, job, the death of a loved one, or a major disappointment. My goal is to develop a warm and trusting working relationship with every client so that they have the opportunity to explore their thinking and feelings in a setting that is safe and secure. My work is solution-focused and evidenced-based. Ultimately, the goal of any therapy is life enhancement.

I encourage and empower my clients to effectively use their own strengths and skills in order to improve their lives and relationships. I enjoy helping people recognize and utilize their strengths to modify their weaknesses. We all have areas that can use a little improvement, the key is to maximize strengths to compensate for the weaknesses. I access several different approaches to treatment based on what works best for each individual. Creating the therapeutic relationship and establishing trust are the foundation for effective therapy. I believe that clients are the most knowledgeable experts about themselves.

Masha Erofeeva, LCPC, has recently joined SpringSource Psychological Center and has immediate availability for new clients. Masha received her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Northern Arizona University. She works with individuals, couples, and groups, and is trained in CBT, Gottman Method, ERP, client-centered therapy and other traditional therapies. In addition, she incorporates Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal and Somatic Experiencing Therapies.

I offer a warm, empathic, and collaborative therapy space that reflects my passion for helping clients build fuller and more authentic lives. I have worked with individuals across the lifespan with various concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, identity, education/career, and family-of-origin. I also have specialized training in working with college students, immigrants, and trauma survivors. Regardless of what brings you to therapy, my culture-centered approach allows me to attend to the intersections of your cultural identities and how it impacts your experience of the world.

I specialize in treating eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors, as well as related anxiety, stress, depression, body image, relationships, family dynamics, and self esteem concerns. I have experience treating eating disorders at the residential, partial hospitalization, and outpatient levels of care. If you are finding yourself or your child consumed with anxiety around eating, withdrawing from others, and/or preoccupied with body image, I have the experience to help you take control of these issues and reclaim happiness and peace.

Sometimes we struggle with unhealthy patterns, feel lost, or less able to cope. We need a safe place to process relationship problems, work on making changes, & grasp tools to deal with life's stressors. We store much of our emotional past within our physical bodies; together, we'll learn to release that energy using all 5 senses to become more present. My therapy style is warm, collaborative, sexuality and gender-affirming. Since 2009, I have helped many people take the steps to turn pain into growth and regain control of their lives.

Navigating young adulthood can feel like riding a rollercoaster, full of twists and turns that can leave you feeling overwhelmed. I'm here to help you steer through these challenges, whether it's dealing with relationship ups and downs, becoming a communication expert, or finding your calm amidst anxiety and depression. My approach is all about you—I use a person-centered, humanistic method along with CBT and DBT techniques to make sure our sessions are impactful and engaging. I would describe my style as warm and conversational (if I do say so myself!).