Depression Therapists in Oak Park, IL
Scott Kupferschmidt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Oak Park, IL 60301
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and addiction, often uncovering the underlying trauma that has led to these difficulties.
Whether it's persistent worry, self-sabotage, or a cycle of avoidance, we’ll work together to understand the root causes and develop new, healthier ways of navigating life. I bring a warm, informal style that fosters open and honest conversations. Active listening and a judgment-free space are at the core of my work, ensuring you feel heard and supported.
I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and addiction, often uncovering the underlying trauma that has led to these difficulties.
Whether it's persistent worry, self-sabotage, or a cycle of avoidance, we’ll work together to understand the root causes and develop new, healthier ways of navigating life. I bring a warm, informal style that fosters open and honest conversations. Active listening and a judgment-free space are at the core of my work, ensuring you feel heard and supported.
Populations worked with: 18+, LGBTQ+, military, formerly incarcerated
Treatment modalities: CBT, Client-Centered, Harm Reduction Model (substance use) some DBTPopulations worked with: 18+, LGBTQ+, military, formerly incarcerated
Treatment modalities: CBT, Client-Centered, Harm Reduction Model (substance use) some DBT
Populations worked with: 18+, LGBTQ+, military, formerly incarcerated
Treatment modalities: CBT, Client-Centered, Harm Reduction Model (substance use) some DBTPopulations worked with: 18+, LGBTQ+, military, formerly incarcerated
Treatment modalities: CBT, Client-Centered, Harm Reduction Model (substance use) some DBT
I have over 20 years experience in treating adult/adolescent depression, anxiety and stress management, substance abuse, parent support, young adult/college challenges, adult professionals, men’s issues, midlife & older adult life transitions (marriage, divorce, grief, retirement).
In my psychotherapy practice, I believe in five components: honesty, authenticity, creativity, humor and empathy. As a whole, I believe in developing authentic connections and utilizing innovative approaches, asking questions of what each individual is seeking in their lives and how can they get there.
I have over 20 years experience in treating adult/adolescent depression, anxiety and stress management, substance abuse, parent support, young adult/college challenges, adult professionals, men’s issues, midlife & older adult life transitions (marriage, divorce, grief, retirement).
In my psychotherapy practice, I believe in five components: honesty, authenticity, creativity, humor and empathy. As a whole, I believe in developing authentic connections and utilizing innovative approaches, asking questions of what each individual is seeking in their lives and how can they get there.
For the past 22 years, I have been dedicated to working with clients in a warm, non-judgemental atmosphere, and I have particularly focused on treating anxiety, depression, relationship and family of origin issues.
Challenges in life are unavoidable, but I believe that with the right therapist in the right environment, people can move in a positive direction. My philosophy is to empower my clients and help them discover the tools they need to move them forward in a productive, beneficial way.
For the past 22 years, I have been dedicated to working with clients in a warm, non-judgemental atmosphere, and I have particularly focused on treating anxiety, depression, relationship and family of origin issues.
Challenges in life are unavoidable, but I believe that with the right therapist in the right environment, people can move in a positive direction. My philosophy is to empower my clients and help them discover the tools they need to move them forward in a productive, beneficial way.
Clients come to me with a variety of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, relational issues and trauma history.
My goal as a therapist is to create a space where you feel comfortable and at ease. Building a trusting relationship is essential. Within this accepting and empathic setting personal introspection and growth can take place. Whether you have been in therapy previously or are new to the journey, seeking therapy is not always easy. I understand that taking this first step can often be one of the biggest challenges. I will work with you in a partnership to identify what is currently working in your life and what may be holding you back.
Clients come to me with a variety of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, relational issues and trauma history.
My goal as a therapist is to create a space where you feel comfortable and at ease. Building a trusting relationship is essential. Within this accepting and empathic setting personal introspection and growth can take place. Whether you have been in therapy previously or are new to the journey, seeking therapy is not always easy. I understand that taking this first step can often be one of the biggest challenges. I will work with you in a partnership to identify what is currently working in your life and what may be holding you back.
Therapy is an incredible honor of journeying alongside clients as they work towards healing and empowerment in their everyday lives. I partner with my clients in a compassionate manner where they can feel heard, valued, and encouraged to create meaningful change. I believe all clients have a unique and complex story to tell and that all can benefit from taking time to focus on their emotional/mental well-being. I am committed to helping clients learn about themselves in new ways so as to be able to tap into their own unique abilities to overcome life’s obstacles and stressors.
Therapy is an incredible honor of journeying alongside clients as they work towards healing and empowerment in their everyday lives. I partner with my clients in a compassionate manner where they can feel heard, valued, and encouraged to create meaningful change. I believe all clients have a unique and complex story to tell and that all can benefit from taking time to focus on their emotional/mental well-being. I am committed to helping clients learn about themselves in new ways so as to be able to tap into their own unique abilities to overcome life’s obstacles and stressors.
I work with individuals facing challenges ranging from grief, self-doubt, and relationship issues to depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use.
My style has been described as warm and empathic, and I believe humor and levity can be important parts of therapeutic processing when appropriate. I view therapy as a place where a safe relationship can facilitate your own exploration of your questions, goals, and purpose.
I work with individuals facing challenges ranging from grief, self-doubt, and relationship issues to depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use.
My style has been described as warm and empathic, and I believe humor and levity can be important parts of therapeutic processing when appropriate. I view therapy as a place where a safe relationship can facilitate your own exploration of your questions, goals, and purpose.
My goal from the start is to help you feel comfortable. I will work with you and provide a supportive safe place for sharing your thoughts and feelings.
We will start with where you are now and help you get where you want to go at your own pace. We'll look at ways to improve your situation.
I have helped many individuals change their lives and would welcome the opportunity to work with you.
My goal from the start is to help you feel comfortable. I will work with you and provide a supportive safe place for sharing your thoughts and feelings.
We will start with where you are now and help you get where you want to go at your own pace. We'll look at ways to improve your situation.
I have helped many individuals change their lives and would welcome the opportunity to work with you.
Do you have a case of "Monkey Mind” over thinking or can’t stop thinking? Do you believe you are not enough? Are you feeling stuck and not sure how to move forward? Do you struggle with the funky blahs? I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist and Self Mastery Coach, and I am dedicated to helping women facilitate powerful change through joyful self-realization that aligns with their values and dreams. I support women who find themselves in this space and together we identify the root cause of unconscious storylines that shape beliefs, behaviors, and patterns of thinking that limit wellness and healing.
Do you have a case of "Monkey Mind” over thinking or can’t stop thinking? Do you believe you are not enough? Are you feeling stuck and not sure how to move forward? Do you struggle with the funky blahs? I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist and Self Mastery Coach, and I am dedicated to helping women facilitate powerful change through joyful self-realization that aligns with their values and dreams. I support women who find themselves in this space and together we identify the root cause of unconscious storylines that shape beliefs, behaviors, and patterns of thinking that limit wellness and healing.
Lilah works with a range of mental health concerns, with particular expertise in anxiety, ADHD, and depression, while also supporting those facing grief, trauma, behavioral concerns, and other emotional or life challenges.
Lilah is especially passionate about helping children, adolescents, and teens who are struggling with ADHD, childhood behavior issues, and school avoidance. She understands how these concerns can affect confidence, academic performance, family relationships, and daily functioning.
Lilah works with a range of mental health concerns, with particular expertise in anxiety, ADHD, and depression, while also supporting those facing grief, trauma, behavioral concerns, and other emotional or life challenges.
Lilah is especially passionate about helping children, adolescents, and teens who are struggling with ADHD, childhood behavior issues, and school avoidance. She understands how these concerns can affect confidence, academic performance, family relationships, and daily functioning.
Main areas of focus include depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationships, life transitions, self-esteem/self compassion, trauma, stress, pregnancy / parenting, body image, and multicultural development.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing individual & couples psychotherapy for late adolescents to older adults. My approach is rooted in creating a collaborative, compassionate, and safe environment to explore reasons for distress and practice ways to process, cope, and heal from them. My work is holistic and integrative, meaning that I draw from various theoretical approaches to tailor therapy to each person's unique needs. I aim to link current stressors with past events to provide insight and corrective emotional experiences while empowering clients to build on their innate strengths.
Main areas of focus include depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationships, life transitions, self-esteem/self compassion, trauma, stress, pregnancy / parenting, body image, and multicultural development.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing individual & couples psychotherapy for late adolescents to older adults. My approach is rooted in creating a collaborative, compassionate, and safe environment to explore reasons for distress and practice ways to process, cope, and heal from them. My work is holistic and integrative, meaning that I draw from various theoretical approaches to tailor therapy to each person's unique needs. I aim to link current stressors with past events to provide insight and corrective emotional experiences while empowering clients to build on their innate strengths.
CBT guides anxiety, depression, and trauma symptom reduction.
Are you, your child, or your family having difficulty managing emotions, thoughts, or navigating interactions? I can help. With my warm and dedicated style, you will be heard, supported, and empowered. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other scientifically-proven therapies. With over 15 years of experience, I have worked with adults, youth, and families in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and university counseling and community mental health centers. I completed my residency at Harvard Medical School/Boston Children's Hospital and a post-doctoral fellowship at Northwestern University/The Family Institute.
CBT guides anxiety, depression, and trauma symptom reduction.
Are you, your child, or your family having difficulty managing emotions, thoughts, or navigating interactions? I can help. With my warm and dedicated style, you will be heard, supported, and empowered. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other scientifically-proven therapies. With over 15 years of experience, I have worked with adults, youth, and families in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and university counseling and community mental health centers. I completed my residency at Harvard Medical School/Boston Children's Hospital and a post-doctoral fellowship at Northwestern University/The Family Institute.
I take a multicultural approach, specializing in anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Healing isn’t linear, and there’s no final destination to reach. It’s an ongoing process of coming home to yourself, sometimes messy, often nonlinear, always unfolding. We carry stories shaped by our families, relationships, and cultural identities. Over time, these stories can form patterns that once protected us, but may now keep us feeling stuck or disconnected. In our work together, I offer a warm and nonjudgmental space where we can explore these patterns with curiosity, care, and a deep commitment to understanding what makes you you.
I take a multicultural approach, specializing in anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Healing isn’t linear, and there’s no final destination to reach. It’s an ongoing process of coming home to yourself, sometimes messy, often nonlinear, always unfolding. We carry stories shaped by our families, relationships, and cultural identities. Over time, these stories can form patterns that once protected us, but may now keep us feeling stuck or disconnected. In our work together, I offer a warm and nonjudgmental space where we can explore these patterns with curiosity, care, and a deep commitment to understanding what makes you you.
My clients present with a variety of concerns including trauma, anxiety, mood changes and depression.
It’s ok to not be ok. And when you’re not ok, it’s ok to reach out for help. Though life can often get us down, it is possible to rise above your circumstances, take control, and fight back. I believe that insight is a powerful tool in creating change within. As a therapist, I can help you better understand the connections between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. With this new insight, you can identify problematic ones and challenge, replace, or reframe them. The path to change starts with identifying your underlying needs and finding more effective ways to fulfill them.
My clients present with a variety of concerns including trauma, anxiety, mood changes and depression.
It’s ok to not be ok. And when you’re not ok, it’s ok to reach out for help. Though life can often get us down, it is possible to rise above your circumstances, take control, and fight back. I believe that insight is a powerful tool in creating change within. As a therapist, I can help you better understand the connections between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. With this new insight, you can identify problematic ones and challenge, replace, or reframe them. The path to change starts with identifying your underlying needs and finding more effective ways to fulfill them.
My belief in the psychotherapeutic process is experiential and interpersonal at the core. I practice from an integrative clinical perspective with an emphasis on psychodynamic psychology. I believe the relationship between therapist and client is an essential condition of the work, as this is the connection that allows for empathy and the mutual understanding of experience. In addition to the centrality of the therapeutic relationship, I aim to facilitate the co-construction of a creative space relative to each person that is safe, open and meaningful in which to explore whatever is on one's mind or heart.
My belief in the psychotherapeutic process is experiential and interpersonal at the core. I practice from an integrative clinical perspective with an emphasis on psychodynamic psychology. I believe the relationship between therapist and client is an essential condition of the work, as this is the connection that allows for empathy and the mutual understanding of experience. In addition to the centrality of the therapeutic relationship, I aim to facilitate the co-construction of a creative space relative to each person that is safe, open and meaningful in which to explore whatever is on one's mind or heart.
Pam is a graduate of Governors State University With a Masters in Community Counseling, Pamela has a diverse background in working with people in Mental Health and also holds a full time position with as a Therapist and group facilitator at Ingalls Hospital. Pam specializes in working with adolescents, teens, adults and couples providing evidence based treatment to help assist with challenges you may face. She understands that like adults children, teen and adolescents have many challenges in life. She also is Gottman trained to assist couples with challenges in their relationships and marriages,
Pam is a graduate of Governors State University With a Masters in Community Counseling, Pamela has a diverse background in working with people in Mental Health and also holds a full time position with as a Therapist and group facilitator at Ingalls Hospital. Pam specializes in working with adolescents, teens, adults and couples providing evidence based treatment to help assist with challenges you may face. She understands that like adults children, teen and adolescents have many challenges in life. She also is Gottman trained to assist couples with challenges in their relationships and marriages,
We can help you with the anxiety, depression, and life transitions that show up in a way that empowers you to reclaim your agency and define healing on your terms.
Black women carry so much and are protected by so little. Our ideal clients tend to be high-achieving, caregiving people — often Black women — who've built their identity around being the reliable one, even as they quietly run on empty.
They come to us carrying burnout, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and compassion fatigue. Our team helps them put that weight down, rebuild trust in themselves, and move forward with clarity, not just another coping strategy.
We can help you with the anxiety, depression, and life transitions that show up in a way that empowers you to reclaim your agency and define healing on your terms.
Black women carry so much and are protected by so little. Our ideal clients tend to be high-achieving, caregiving people — often Black women — who've built their identity around being the reliable one, even as they quietly run on empty.
They come to us carrying burnout, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and compassion fatigue. Our team helps them put that weight down, rebuild trust in themselves, and move forward with clarity, not just another coping strategy.
Opening up and being vulnerable to someone can be very intimidating. I welcome any questions that you may have about the therapy process and would enjoy exploring any fears that may arise in taking the first step to opening up to someone. My hope is that by creating a safe space we can establish a connection that fosters a collaborative relationship. I am a strong believer in meeting you where you are at and seeing every client as unique. After all, everyone’s process is different and we all have a story.
Opening up and being vulnerable to someone can be very intimidating. I welcome any questions that you may have about the therapy process and would enjoy exploring any fears that may arise in taking the first step to opening up to someone. My hope is that by creating a safe space we can establish a connection that fosters a collaborative relationship. I am a strong believer in meeting you where you are at and seeing every client as unique. After all, everyone’s process is different and we all have a story.
I work with adults, adolescents, couples and families dealing with mental health concerns such as anxiety or depression, stress caused by life transitions and/or relationship difficulties.
My eclectic style, while being attuned to each client’s unique story, provides the foundation for a therapeutic relationship. Through a strengths-based approach, I utilize what is already working in clients’ lives and employ this as the scaffolding for emerging skills and improvement in quality of life.
I work with adults, adolescents, couples and families dealing with mental health concerns such as anxiety or depression, stress caused by life transitions and/or relationship difficulties.
My eclectic style, while being attuned to each client’s unique story, provides the foundation for a therapeutic relationship. Through a strengths-based approach, I utilize what is already working in clients’ lives and employ this as the scaffolding for emerging skills and improvement in quality of life.
Individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain have all received benefit from ketamine and we are excited to assist you on your path to wellness.
We opened Midwest Alternative Treatment Clinic to improve the lives of patients who suffer from depression, anxiety, addiction, chronic pain, and PTSD. The antidepressant and anti-anxiety properties of ketamine have the ability to serve as a catalyst for accessing healing and empowering you to be your own agent of change.
Individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain have all received benefit from ketamine and we are excited to assist you on your path to wellness.
We opened Midwest Alternative Treatment Clinic to improve the lives of patients who suffer from depression, anxiety, addiction, chronic pain, and PTSD. The antidepressant and anti-anxiety properties of ketamine have the ability to serve as a catalyst for accessing healing and empowering you to be your own agent of change.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.