Psychodynamic Therapists in Orland Hills, IL
Hello! Hola! I’m Dr. Vanesa Cervantes, and I’m a Family and Child Psychologist. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I believe that every person has the potential to thrive and overcome challenges they may be currently facing. My treatment approach is collaborative, by working together we can develop healthy coping skills, strengthen your social and emotional health and empower you to understand and manage your emotions, behaviors, and social relationships. Through our work together you can expect to also learn effective coping strategies to manage life challenges.
Hello! Hola! I’m Dr. Vanesa Cervantes, and I’m a Family and Child Psychologist. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I believe that every person has the potential to thrive and overcome challenges they may be currently facing. My treatment approach is collaborative, by working together we can develop healthy coping skills, strengthen your social and emotional health and empower you to understand and manage your emotions, behaviors, and social relationships. Through our work together you can expect to also learn effective coping strategies to manage life challenges.
Is your child acting out, mad, or sad? Are they not listening? Are they going through a difficult time and need help to get unstuck? Maybe they are not connecting well enough socially? Perhaps you're just concerned about them and you want a professional child therapist to provide insight and therapeutic support? If your child is depressed, moody, anxious, or has social issues, I am here. I am a best fit for you if you are looking for a child-specific therapist who will provide your child with play and talk therapy while keeping you activated in a strategy that supports the changes we make in the therapeutic practice.
Is your child acting out, mad, or sad? Are they not listening? Are they going through a difficult time and need help to get unstuck? Maybe they are not connecting well enough socially? Perhaps you're just concerned about them and you want a professional child therapist to provide insight and therapeutic support? If your child is depressed, moody, anxious, or has social issues, I am here. I am a best fit for you if you are looking for a child-specific therapist who will provide your child with play and talk therapy while keeping you activated in a strategy that supports the changes we make in the therapeutic practice.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck in difficult relationship patterns, or weighed down by depression or anxiety? Many of the clients I work with feel exhausted from trying to manage intense emotions, relationship challenges, or major life transitions on their own. I work with teens and young adults experiencing depression, mood concerns, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck in difficult relationship patterns, or weighed down by depression or anxiety? Many of the clients I work with feel exhausted from trying to manage intense emotions, relationship challenges, or major life transitions on their own. I work with teens and young adults experiencing depression, mood concerns, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.
I am a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping people find solutions to life's challenges. I encourage people to change, while offering hope and acceptance. My approach is collaborative with a focus on my clients' strengths and goals. I use a variety of therapeutic methods, with an emphasis on attachment-based, interpersonal, and cognitive behavioral therapies. Developing a strong therapeutic alliance is essential to my therapy. I care about people and feel honored when clients share their lives with me.
I am a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping people find solutions to life's challenges. I encourage people to change, while offering hope and acceptance. My approach is collaborative with a focus on my clients' strengths and goals. I use a variety of therapeutic methods, with an emphasis on attachment-based, interpersonal, and cognitive behavioral therapies. Developing a strong therapeutic alliance is essential to my therapy. I care about people and feel honored when clients share their lives with me.
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My ideal client comes to me when they are wanting change, have been trying, and still feel like they are not getting anywhere.
They may be feeling stuck.
They may be feeling like no matter what they do, things are not working out for them.
My ideal client comes to me when they are wanting change, have been trying, and still feel like they are not getting anywhere.
They may be feeling stuck.
They may be feeling like no matter what they do, things are not working out for them.
Jaimee Ory
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, ACHT
Warrenville, IL 60555
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I believe therapy works best when it offers a safe, deeply attuned space where you can slow down, turn toward your inner world, and begin to understand yourself with greater curiosity and compassion. Often, the ways we learned to survive—staying guarded, overfunctioning, disconnecting from our needs, or losing ourselves in relationships—once served an important purpose but may now leave us feeling stuck. Therapy can help us understand these patterns, tend to what lies beneath them, and create new ways of relating to ourselves and others.
I believe therapy works best when it offers a safe, deeply attuned space where you can slow down, turn toward your inner world, and begin to understand yourself with greater curiosity and compassion. Often, the ways we learned to survive—staying guarded, overfunctioning, disconnecting from our needs, or losing ourselves in relationships—once served an important purpose but may now leave us feeling stuck. Therapy can help us understand these patterns, tend to what lies beneath them, and create new ways of relating to ourselves and others.
A lot of our struggles come from being cut off from who we really are. Early in life, we learn ways to protect ourselves from pain, by pushing down feelings, staying quiet, or trying to keep everything under control and those strategies make sense at the time. But over the years, those protections start to feel less like shields and more like walls keeping us disconnected from our needs, desires, and even joy. Therapy with me is a space where all parts of you are welcome. A space to slow down, get curious, and connect with what really matters to you. You don’t need to have it all figured out, you just need to be willing to begin.
A lot of our struggles come from being cut off from who we really are. Early in life, we learn ways to protect ourselves from pain, by pushing down feelings, staying quiet, or trying to keep everything under control and those strategies make sense at the time. But over the years, those protections start to feel less like shields and more like walls keeping us disconnected from our needs, desires, and even joy. Therapy with me is a space where all parts of you are welcome. A space to slow down, get curious, and connect with what really matters to you. You don’t need to have it all figured out, you just need to be willing to begin.
Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Expressive Arts Therapist in Chicago, IL. My holistic framework and creative process supports the whole person improving physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual well being. Combining Psychotherapy, Expressive Arts therapies and EMDR, I provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space to gently explore the underlying causes of symptoms, expand self-awareness, learn valuable coping skills, embrace self-compassion, connect the mind and body, and rewrite your past narrative. All of you is welcome here!
Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Expressive Arts Therapist in Chicago, IL. My holistic framework and creative process supports the whole person improving physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual well being. Combining Psychotherapy, Expressive Arts therapies and EMDR, I provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space to gently explore the underlying causes of symptoms, expand self-awareness, learn valuable coping skills, embrace self-compassion, connect the mind and body, and rewrite your past narrative. All of you is welcome here!
Healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about remembering who you've always been. As a first-generation Sierra Leonean therapist, I hold space through an ethic of love, curiosity, and connection. I understand the complexities of identity, belonging, resilience, and navigating both self and the world around you. My role is to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your authentic self, embrace your power, and create a life that feels aligned with your values. Therapy with me is intentional, warm, challenging, inviting, and sometimes filled with laughter. Together, we'll honor your story, and walk you back home to yourself.
Healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about remembering who you've always been. As a first-generation Sierra Leonean therapist, I hold space through an ethic of love, curiosity, and connection. I understand the complexities of identity, belonging, resilience, and navigating both self and the world around you. My role is to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your authentic self, embrace your power, and create a life that feels aligned with your values. Therapy with me is intentional, warm, challenging, inviting, and sometimes filled with laughter. Together, we'll honor your story, and walk you back home to yourself.
Mood disorders like anxiety and depression rob too many people of their passion and excitement for living. Deep-seeded trauma can similarly wreak havoc on peoples' lives, threatening to derail their future hopes and plans. The good news is, we do not have to live this way forever and we do not have to go on the journey alone. Therapy is an opportunity to work through the underlying causes of our dysfunctional thoughts and behavior in a safe, professional and nurturing environment. I am proud to work with individuals from all walks of life and to collaborate with them while they seek out more satisfactory and authentic ways of being.
Mood disorders like anxiety and depression rob too many people of their passion and excitement for living. Deep-seeded trauma can similarly wreak havoc on peoples' lives, threatening to derail their future hopes and plans. The good news is, we do not have to live this way forever and we do not have to go on the journey alone. Therapy is an opportunity to work through the underlying causes of our dysfunctional thoughts and behavior in a safe, professional and nurturing environment. I am proud to work with individuals from all walks of life and to collaborate with them while they seek out more satisfactory and authentic ways of being.
I believe that meaningful therapy can add so much value to one's life by providing relief from suffering, deeper awareness, healthier self-esteem, and more fulfilling relationships. I work by helping people understand and express their thoughts and emotions, shift unhelpful patterns, and improve their capacity to cope with challenges. Good therapy can also identify and nurture talents and abilities. I work with people struggling with an array of issues including anxiety, depression, parenting, self-esteem, relationship/marital problems, postpartum adjustment, food allergies and feeling stuck or trapped.
I believe that meaningful therapy can add so much value to one's life by providing relief from suffering, deeper awareness, healthier self-esteem, and more fulfilling relationships. I work by helping people understand and express their thoughts and emotions, shift unhelpful patterns, and improve their capacity to cope with challenges. Good therapy can also identify and nurture talents and abilities. I work with people struggling with an array of issues including anxiety, depression, parenting, self-esteem, relationship/marital problems, postpartum adjustment, food allergies and feeling stuck or trapped.
I specialize in working with clients from a psychodynamic lens.
Are you tired of feeling stuck? Anxious? Depressed? Sometimes it is hard to know why we have difficult feelings and act in certain way. When you engage in therapy it will help you have more choices and live a satisfying, productive life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers therapy in a collaborative environment where we can work together to understand what is troubling you and identify the steps you can take towards realizing the life you envision.
I specialize in working with clients from a psychodynamic lens.
Are you tired of feeling stuck? Anxious? Depressed? Sometimes it is hard to know why we have difficult feelings and act in certain way. When you engage in therapy it will help you have more choices and live a satisfying, productive life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers therapy in a collaborative environment where we can work together to understand what is troubling you and identify the steps you can take towards realizing the life you envision.
I incorporate multiple modalities into my practice, including ACT and Psychodynamic therapies.
The weight of the world and our own pain or fears often feel so enormously heavy to carry alone; each of us needs a place to lay down these stressors and talk through the challenges we carry 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 be impacting your life.
I incorporate multiple modalities into my practice, including ACT and Psychodynamic therapies.
The weight of the world and our own pain or fears often feel so enormously heavy to carry alone; each of us needs a place to lay down these stressors and talk through the challenges we carry 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 be impacting your life.
I believe that change begins with a strong therapeutic relationship in a safe and supportive environment. It is important to me to provide individuals with a warm and non-judgmental space where they can identify and explore areas of life in which they are struggling. My approach to therapy is client-centered and I strive to help individuals increase life fulfillment and work toward making meaningful life changes. My style is compassionate and engaging and I work to empower individuals during the therapeutic process.
I believe that change begins with a strong therapeutic relationship in a safe and supportive environment. It is important to me to provide individuals with a warm and non-judgmental space where they can identify and explore areas of life in which they are struggling. My approach to therapy is client-centered and I strive to help individuals increase life fulfillment and work toward making meaningful life changes. My style is compassionate and engaging and I work to empower individuals during the therapeutic process.
Lincoln Park Therapy Group therapists are trained in a range of evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed therapy, psychodynamic therapy, attachment-focused therapy, EMDR-informed approaches, mindfulness-based therapy, and strengths-based therapy.
Maybe you’ve been carrying a lot on your own for a long time. You’ve tried pushing through stress, managing difficult emotions, or hoping things would improve with time, but you keep running into the same challenges. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, OCD, substance use, relationship difficulties, chronic illness, career concerns, or a major life transition, therapy can offer a different path forward. I work with adults across Chicago, including Lincoln Park and Lakeview, who are ready to better understand what’s keeping them stuck and make meaningful changes that support the life they want.
Lincoln Park Therapy Group therapists are trained in a range of evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed therapy, psychodynamic therapy, attachment-focused therapy, EMDR-informed approaches, mindfulness-based therapy, and strengths-based therapy.
Maybe you’ve been carrying a lot on your own for a long time. You’ve tried pushing through stress, managing difficult emotions, or hoping things would improve with time, but you keep running into the same challenges. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, OCD, substance use, relationship difficulties, chronic illness, career concerns, or a major life transition, therapy can offer a different path forward. I work with adults across Chicago, including Lincoln Park and Lakeview, who are ready to better understand what’s keeping them stuck and make meaningful changes that support the life they want.
Hi, I'm Sierra! I am a licensed therapist with experience in helping people cope with anxiety, heal from trauma (including Complex PTSD), or simply navigate life's challenges. Working with a new therapist may feel daunting, so I get to know each person on a human level with compassion and a bit of humor. I strive to cultivate a space where clients can thoughtfully identify their goals and move toward a life that feels authentic and hopeful. I am LGBTQIA+ friendly and regularly incorporate coping skills into sessions.
Hi, I'm Sierra! I am a licensed therapist with experience in helping people cope with anxiety, heal from trauma (including Complex PTSD), or simply navigate life's challenges. Working with a new therapist may feel daunting, so I get to know each person on a human level with compassion and a bit of humor. I strive to cultivate a space where clients can thoughtfully identify their goals and move toward a life that feels authentic and hopeful. I am LGBTQIA+ friendly and regularly incorporate coping skills into sessions.
Hello! My name is Jen and I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist. I’ve been in practice for 5 years. I have experience working BIPOC, queer, disabled and neurodiverse individuals and couples. I provide services virtually in Illinois and am based in Chicago.
Hello! My name is Jen and I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist. I’ve been in practice for 5 years. I have experience working BIPOC, queer, disabled and neurodiverse individuals and couples. I provide services virtually in Illinois and am based in Chicago.
I believe every person has the capacity to face their challenges, to become unstuck from self-defeating patterns, and to live their life in a more empowering and authentic way. With offices in the Chicago loop and Oak Park, I offer integrative, multiculturally-informed psychotherapy for adults of all ages. Some common themes that emerge in my work include relationship concerns, life transitions, identity issues, trauma, existential distress, finding meaning and purpose, and anxiety and depression. I am committed to helping my clients develop self-compassion, interpersonal awareness, intentionality, and balance in their lives.
I believe every person has the capacity to face their challenges, to become unstuck from self-defeating patterns, and to live their life in a more empowering and authentic way. With offices in the Chicago loop and Oak Park, I offer integrative, multiculturally-informed psychotherapy for adults of all ages. Some common themes that emerge in my work include relationship concerns, life transitions, identity issues, trauma, existential distress, finding meaning and purpose, and anxiety and depression. I am committed to helping my clients develop self-compassion, interpersonal awareness, intentionality, and balance in their lives.
Pursuing therapy is a brave choice. Prioritizing vulnerability over ego, recovery over shame. Recognizing the benefit of a non judgmental, therapeutic relationship is a great place to start.
Pursuing therapy is a brave choice. Prioritizing vulnerability over ego, recovery over shame. Recognizing the benefit of a non judgmental, therapeutic relationship is a great place to start.
My goal in creating the therapeutic relationship is to create an environment where people can feel safe expressing whatever thoughts and feelings they may have. Through this relationship, those feelings, thoughts, and experiences can be better understood. This process develops insight into barriers to change, often out of awareness, that are getting in the way of greater satisfaction with life and in relationships. My approach is warm, caring, compassionate, and curious.
My goal in creating the therapeutic relationship is to create an environment where people can feel safe expressing whatever thoughts and feelings they may have. Through this relationship, those feelings, thoughts, and experiences can be better understood. This process develops insight into barriers to change, often out of awareness, that are getting in the way of greater satisfaction with life and in relationships. My approach is warm, caring, compassionate, and curious.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.