Male Therapists in Oak Park, IL
Scott Kupferschmidt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Oak Park, IL 60301
Waitlist for new clients
Navigating life's challenges can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. My approach to therapy balances practical strategies for changing unwanted behaviors with deeper exploration of how these patterns developed. Many of my clients, ages 14 and up, find themselves reflecting on early experiences and family-of-origin dynamics as part of their healing journey. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and addiction, often uncovering the underlying trauma that has led to these difficulties. Many come to therapy feeling stuck—trapped in emotional or behavioral patterns that no longer serve them.
Navigating life's challenges can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. My approach to therapy balances practical strategies for changing unwanted behaviors with deeper exploration of how these patterns developed. Many of my clients, ages 14 and up, find themselves reflecting on early experiences and family-of-origin dynamics as part of their healing journey. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and addiction, often uncovering the underlying trauma that has led to these difficulties. Many come to therapy feeling stuck—trapped in emotional or behavioral patterns that no longer serve them.
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.
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.
Are you looking for therapy that leads to real change and meaningful progress? Have you tried therapy before but felt disappointed by the lack of direction or improvement? Do you want honest feedback, practical guidance, and support? Maybe life looks solid from the outside while something in you keeps asking for more: more meaning, more depth, more than managing symptoms. If so, this may be a good fit. I work with adults, couples, and families, in person mostly, in Oak Park, and my specialties are anxiety, anger management, depression, life transitions, and couple/family therapy.
Are you looking for therapy that leads to real change and meaningful progress? Have you tried therapy before but felt disappointed by the lack of direction or improvement? Do you want honest feedback, practical guidance, and support? Maybe life looks solid from the outside while something in you keeps asking for more: more meaning, more depth, more than managing symptoms. If so, this may be a good fit. I work with adults, couples, and families, in person mostly, in Oak Park, and my specialties are anxiety, anger management, depression, life transitions, and couple/family therapy.
I strive to be authentic, genuine and transparent with all of my families. If you feel lost or have become frustrated with your child, I'm here to listen and help. Together, lets figure out a solution that works for both you and your family. Speaking of transparency, I'm a kid at heart. I play Mario Kart, 90% of the pictures on my phone are of my dog and still get a little bummed out when I lose at UNO. I tell you this upfront because I expect us to be open and honest with each other throughout this process. In addition to working with young children and adolescents, I also work with adults who are diagnosed on the spectrum.
I strive to be authentic, genuine and transparent with all of my families. If you feel lost or have become frustrated with your child, I'm here to listen and help. Together, lets figure out a solution that works for both you and your family. Speaking of transparency, I'm a kid at heart. I play Mario Kart, 90% of the pictures on my phone are of my dog and still get a little bummed out when I lose at UNO. I tell you this upfront because I expect us to be open and honest with each other throughout this process. In addition to working with young children and adolescents, I also work with adults who are diagnosed on the spectrum.
Many people I work with feel constantly “on edge” — their mind won’t slow down, stress shows up as irritability or avoidance, making it hard to stay focused or follow through even when they care. Others feel behind compared to where they think they should be, despite putting in real effort.
Therapy doesn’t have to be vague or endless to be effective. I specialize in working with adults dealing with anxiety and ADHD, using evidence-based approaches that focus on practical change and real-life application.
Many people I work with feel constantly “on edge” — their mind won’t slow down, stress shows up as irritability or avoidance, making it hard to stay focused or follow through even when they care. Others feel behind compared to where they think they should be, despite putting in real effort.
Therapy doesn’t have to be vague or endless to be effective. I specialize in working with adults dealing with anxiety and ADHD, using evidence-based approaches that focus on practical change and real-life application.
For over 40 years I have been successfully helping couples, families, and individuals change their lives for the better. My action-oriented approach begins changing unhealthy patterns of interaction immediately. It is my passion to help my clients find new strategies for dealing more positively with life's challenges in order to live happier and more fulfilling lives.
For over 40 years I have been successfully helping couples, families, and individuals change their lives for the better. My action-oriented approach begins changing unhealthy patterns of interaction immediately. It is my passion to help my clients find new strategies for dealing more positively with life's challenges in order to live happier and more fulfilling lives.
Is your child struggling at school or home despite everyone’s best efforts? I help families find clear answers through specialized neuropsychological evaluations for ADHD, Autism, and learning needs.
Watching your child face challenges with learning, attention, or behavior can feel overwhelming. You may have already tried different strategies, but without a clear understanding of your child’s unique brain-behavior relationship, it’s hard to know which path to take.
As a licensed clinical psychologist at Chicagoland Neuropsychology, I specialize in the neuropsychological assessment of school-aged children and adolescents.
Is your child struggling at school or home despite everyone’s best efforts? I help families find clear answers through specialized neuropsychological evaluations for ADHD, Autism, and learning needs.
Watching your child face challenges with learning, attention, or behavior can feel overwhelming. You may have already tried different strategies, but without a clear understanding of your child’s unique brain-behavior relationship, it’s hard to know which path to take.
As a licensed clinical psychologist at Chicagoland Neuropsychology, I specialize in the neuropsychological assessment of school-aged children and adolescents.
Therapy for high-functioning adults who want to strengthen both their mind and body — not just talk about stress.
Together, we pay attention not only to thoughts and emotions, but also to how stress, tension, and survival patterns show up in the body.
Therapy for high-functioning adults who want to strengthen both their mind and body — not just talk about stress.
Together, we pay attention not only to thoughts and emotions, but also to how stress, tension, and survival patterns show up in the body.
Accepting New Clients: I work with men who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Drawing from my own experience, I help men overcome addictions to alcohol, drugs, pornography, and gambling. As a S.M.A.R.T. Recovery certified facilitator, I believe in evidence-based recovery, that is self-empowering.
I can help young adult men who are struggling to find purpose and meaning by helping identify goals and values.
I have an understanding of how to help fathers who experience stress of parenting neurodivergent children, juggling many different roles in immediate and extended family.
Accepting New Clients: I work with men who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Drawing from my own experience, I help men overcome addictions to alcohol, drugs, pornography, and gambling. As a S.M.A.R.T. Recovery certified facilitator, I believe in evidence-based recovery, that is self-empowering.
I can help young adult men who are struggling to find purpose and meaning by helping identify goals and values.
I have an understanding of how to help fathers who experience stress of parenting neurodivergent children, juggling many different roles in immediate and extended family.
You already know what your patterns are: the overthinking, the avoidance, the loop of worrying about things you can't control. The frustrating part isn't the lack of insight. It's that knowing what's going on doesn't make it stop. That's where the right approach can make the difference. I help adults close the gap between understanding their anxiety and actually doing something different with it. My approach is active, skills-based, and grounded in the most effective evidence-based treatments. I believe it's important to go beyond just talking about what's hard to build the tools that help you move through it.
You already know what your patterns are: the overthinking, the avoidance, the loop of worrying about things you can't control. The frustrating part isn't the lack of insight. It's that knowing what's going on doesn't make it stop. That's where the right approach can make the difference. I help adults close the gap between understanding their anxiety and actually doing something different with it. My approach is active, skills-based, and grounded in the most effective evidence-based treatments. I believe it's important to go beyond just talking about what's hard to build the tools that help you move through it.
You may be a child, adult, or family looking for support with: feeling stuck in addiction, compulsive behaviors, mood disruptions, or patterns you can’t break; feeling failed or misunderstood by other therapies or higher levels of care; anxiety, resentment, or confusion about your identity or your life; experience of trauma or struggling at school or at home; a neurodiverse child who is struggling; feeling disconnected from purpose or direction; feeling exhausted, stuck, or unsure if anything will actually help. My approach is relational, and focused on helping you feel comfortable enough to do deeper work.
You may be a child, adult, or family looking for support with: feeling stuck in addiction, compulsive behaviors, mood disruptions, or patterns you can’t break; feeling failed or misunderstood by other therapies or higher levels of care; anxiety, resentment, or confusion about your identity or your life; experience of trauma or struggling at school or at home; a neurodiverse child who is struggling; feeling disconnected from purpose or direction; feeling exhausted, stuck, or unsure if anything will actually help. My approach is relational, and focused on helping you feel comfortable enough to do deeper work.
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.
Dr. Brietzke is the owner of Chicagoland Neuropsychology. Our team focuses on correct diagnosis, but in our hearts, we all know that you don't treat a diagnosis. You treat a person. So, the real value of understanding how your brain works is knowing what treatments will actually help. To make that happen, we combine cutting-edge neuroimaging with traditional neuropsychological tests - and we just spend a lot of time talking to you to understand your experience. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out and say hi.
Dr. Brietzke is the owner of Chicagoland Neuropsychology. Our team focuses on correct diagnosis, but in our hearts, we all know that you don't treat a diagnosis. You treat a person. So, the real value of understanding how your brain works is knowing what treatments will actually help. To make that happen, we combine cutting-edge neuroimaging with traditional neuropsychological tests - and we just spend a lot of time talking to you to understand your experience. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out and say hi.
My approach to therapy is grounded in warmth, cultural humility, and experiential learning. I believe that healing and growth occur not just through insight, but through active engagement, both emotionally and relationally, as well as somatically.
My approach to therapy is grounded in warmth, cultural humility, and experiential learning. I believe that healing and growth occur not just through insight, but through active engagement, both emotionally and relationally, as well as somatically.
Welcome. Are you struggling in your relationships? Do you feel alone, frustrated, or overwhelmed? Perhaps distance, criticism, or conflict have taken over and you no longer feel connected to yourself or your partner(s). You may worry that confusion, anger, grief, and loneliness are the new normal in your life. Perhaps you feel something special has been lost, and you want to find it again. Whether you are going through a major change like having a baby, struggling with your career and identity, or simply facing the challenges of everyday life, you may find yourself longing for a feeling of wholehearted, authentic connection.
Welcome. Are you struggling in your relationships? Do you feel alone, frustrated, or overwhelmed? Perhaps distance, criticism, or conflict have taken over and you no longer feel connected to yourself or your partner(s). You may worry that confusion, anger, grief, and loneliness are the new normal in your life. Perhaps you feel something special has been lost, and you want to find it again. Whether you are going through a major change like having a baby, struggling with your career and identity, or simply facing the challenges of everyday life, you may find yourself longing for a feeling of wholehearted, authentic connection.
I approach my clinical work with a grounding in my deeply-held belief that all human beings have infinite worth. My goal for all individuals with whom I work is to support each person's path towards experiencing that worth within themselves. Having worked in the mental health field for the past 16 years with children, adolescents, adults, and families, I have utilized this philosophy to guide the process of therapy with individuals having a wide range of challenges, from autism spectrum disorders to struggles with mood and anxiety to relationship problems.
I approach my clinical work with a grounding in my deeply-held belief that all human beings have infinite worth. My goal for all individuals with whom I work is to support each person's path towards experiencing that worth within themselves. Having worked in the mental health field for the past 16 years with children, adolescents, adults, and families, I have utilized this philosophy to guide the process of therapy with individuals having a wide range of challenges, from autism spectrum disorders to struggles with mood and anxiety to relationship problems.
Jim Mancuso
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60302
Waitlist for new clients
Working with clients to build their sense of self-worth, enhance self-efficacy, and reframe negative thought patterns are a few of my areas of interest. I am passionate about working with individuals ranging in age from adolescent through adulthood. Other areas of focus are helping clients to identify moods and symptoms of disorders associated with moods, helping clients transition between roles in their life, helping to strengthen the mind body connection, and helping clients to find healthy balance in their life.
Working with clients to build their sense of self-worth, enhance self-efficacy, and reframe negative thought patterns are a few of my areas of interest. I am passionate about working with individuals ranging in age from adolescent through adulthood. Other areas of focus are helping clients to identify moods and symptoms of disorders associated with moods, helping clients transition between roles in their life, helping to strengthen the mind body connection, and helping clients to find healthy balance in their life.
I see adults for both individual and couple's therapy addressing many common areas of concern, including: stress; anxiety; depression; relationship issues; intimacy & communication; self-esteem & identity issues; work & life satisfaction; meaning & purpose; and general unhappiness.
My style is direct and collaborative. I use a flexible approach that is adapted to each individual or couple. My approach is especially effective at getting to the root of issues, sorting through the conflict and confusion, and portraying what the trouble is in a clear new light.
I see adults for both individual and couple's therapy addressing many common areas of concern, including: stress; anxiety; depression; relationship issues; intimacy & communication; self-esteem & identity issues; work & life satisfaction; meaning & purpose; and general unhappiness.
My style is direct and collaborative. I use a flexible approach that is adapted to each individual or couple. My approach is especially effective at getting to the root of issues, sorting through the conflict and confusion, and portraying what the trouble is in a clear new light.
I focus on helping clients manage issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, compassion fatigue, anger, self-esteem, family conflict and work place stress. My approach is mostly laid back, nonjudgemental, and relationship-based. I focus on helping clients identify goals for treatment and support them in understanding their emotions, relationships, behaviors, and thoughts.
I focus on helping clients manage issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, compassion fatigue, anger, self-esteem, family conflict and work place stress. My approach is mostly laid back, nonjudgemental, and relationship-based. I focus on helping clients identify goals for treatment and support them in understanding their emotions, relationships, behaviors, and thoughts.
Accepting new clients. I am passionate about working with LGBTQ+ persons and the unique challenges we encounter. If you feel overwhelmed by life or simply "stuck," I'll collaborate with you to identify different perspectives and to find pragmatic solutions to move forward. My role is to support you by creating a safe and non-judgmental space where exploration and lasting change can happen, whether your goals relate to intimate relationships, managing stress and developing better coping skills, developing better self-care habits, or simply feeling more focused, grounded and motivated.
Accepting new clients. I am passionate about working with LGBTQ+ persons and the unique challenges we encounter. If you feel overwhelmed by life or simply "stuck," I'll collaborate with you to identify different perspectives and to find pragmatic solutions to move forward. My role is to support you by creating a safe and non-judgmental space where exploration and lasting change can happen, whether your goals relate to intimate relationships, managing stress and developing better coping skills, developing better self-care habits, or simply feeling more focused, grounded and motivated.
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