"Utilizing intuition and an extensive background in the arts, I am able to help people from all walks of life come closer to self-actualization. I believe that the process of gaining insight not only rests in the counseling relationship, but also the connection and awareness of the self. Compassion and understanding are at the bedrock of my work. I find the experience clients who are struggling with giftedness, development, different abilities, sexual and gender identity, relationships, anxiety, and mood disorders fascinating. I carry that passion with each client at the Center for Identity Potential."

"I (Dr. Crystal Bauer) am a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of the Anxiety Wellness Center of Chicagoland. I have been specializing in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders to individuals across the lifespan for nearly a decade. I have extensive training in cognitive-behavioral therapy, specifically exposure therapy/exposure and response prevention (ERP), behavioral activation, behavior modification, mindfulness and other CBT techniques. Through these modalities, you learn how to identify and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, respond in a more effective manner, and learn how to tolerate and accept discomfort."

"I am experienced working with families in distress that have already be impacted by previous trauma in their lives. I am competent at providing a safe space to share about past or recent traumas so that families - both parents and children - can become more at peace with themselves, with one another and with their community. I work as a guide in educating families on managing stressors, changing unhealthy habits, connecting with one another and finding joy in their current situation. Children want to feel supported, loved and that they can use their skills. Parents want to feel confident they are doing the best they can."

"I AM NOW OFFERING SECURE TELEPHONIC COUNSELING DURING THIS CRISIS. I provide positive and action oriented, directive therapy to help you through depression, anxiety, relationship,and school and work issues. Treatment is focused on achieving goals-emotional, spiritual and physical to live an abundant life. Life does not have to be hard! I am an advocate of positive psychology and the Law of Attraction--there is no upside to negativity, I help my clients get back on a positive path."

"I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) providing individual and couples therapy in Chicago and Park Ridge. I understand that it takes a lot of courage to begin the process of therapy, so I work to create a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I appreciate the uniqueness of each client's experience and strive to meet each client where he or she is at. I collaborate with my clients to create a treatment approach that is flexible, effective, and aligned with their goals for change and healing."

"I use a holistic approach utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy and an Adlerian perspective (positive, goal-oriented) to providing therapy. I enable people to utilize their strengths to their maximal potential to work through a wide variety of problems from depression, anxiety, stress management, recovery from substance use, relational problem including helping couples divorce amicably. I also work with people struggling with physical health, and help them manage related stress and lifestyle illnesses such as weight management and building healthy sleep patterns."

"You don't want to have to hide any of who you are. Whether your gender does not match your body, your identity does not match your gender, you love someone born the same sex as you or you love someone who is working their way through these issues, we are here to help. Perhaps you are a parent wanting to understand your child, or to help your child find a positive way through confusing issues, We understand you & the LGBTQ communities. We welcome you to be fully who you are and we want you to feel understood, accepted, safe."

"You might be struggling with a painful relationship right now, feeling alternately drawn to and pulled apart from a particular someone. It may be a spouse, parent, sibling, child, friend, even co-worker. Or you might be involved in the often-difficult process of individuation, "growing up," sorting through who you are and who you want to be in the world, distinct from your roles as daughter/son, spouse, parent. My family-therapy skills have proven useful in healing relationship traumas such as abuse, affairs, or divorce, as well as with more general complaints of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and anger."

"I specialize in treating anxiety and depressive disorders. The primary focus of my practice is on men's issues and specifically the LGBTQA community. As a Life Coach, I want to help clients reach their full potential in their personal and professional lives."

"I believe everyone has an inherent capacity to change, find solutions, heal from pain, and create a purposeful life. Using a strengths based approach, I collaborate with clients to identify issues that are most troubling to them and tailor the clinical experience to best fit the clinical needs. I strive to a provide down to earth and accessible environment that will foster a confidential professional relationship, which in turn provides a solid foundation for personal growth. A client best suited for my practice will be someone who wants to be heard and accepted, and someone who appreciates feedback, observation, and validation."

"Sometimes life's problems can seem overwhelming, or make us feel stuck in place. I would enjoy helping you find a way beyond whatever is holding you back. Even as losses seem to block or narrow our paths forward, I have to believe that exciting challenges and possibilities continue to draw us onward--if we can hold fast to the notion that we humans, working together, are forever capable of growth and change. I can especially help you with aging, transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, and religious/existential issues, as well as affirmative approaches to LGBTQI concerns."

"Maybe you or someone you care about seems to have lost control of your ability to drink, take medication, eat, gamble, have sex, use the internet, play video games in a way that is not disruptive or harmful to you or the ones you love. Is someone telling you that your behavior is a problem? Are you unable to consistently predict whether or not you can stop once you start? Do you find yourself planning, thinking about or engaging in the behavior when you need to be attending to other things in your life like relationships, work or school?"

"Thank you for taking the first step in seeking help! If you suffer from any of the following....we are here for you: anxiety, panic attacks, depression, loss of a family or friend, anger management, relationship issues, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, ADHD, gender identity, emotional disturbance, etc. You deserve a relaxing office and quiet/safe office space to come to so you can talk about what is going on in your life. Always be moving in a positive direction. ***COVID NOTICE - I am also a practicing EMT (18 years). Please reach out and call if you are a frontline worker or healthcare worker in need of support. TY "

"Life can get very difficult at times and we all need some extra support sometimes. I believe in the importance of meeting the client where they are and creating a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment. I enjoy learning from others and offering active listening and guidance. I have over five years of experience working with substance abuse issues as well as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and self-development. I utilize a Cognitive Behavioral approach in therapy. I am also fluent in Polish. Therapy involves challenging oneself, learning about oneself, and striving to make positive changes in order for growth to happen!"

"Choosing to seek counseling can be a vulnerable decision. Maybe you're wondering if things are really that bad, or if counseling can even work. As someone who has been on both sides of the therapist's chair, I can confidently say that counseling can provide relief. I strive to create a safe therapeutic space in order to help you develop a stronger, peaceful, and more positive sense of self. Together, we can figure out how to address any personal, professional, or relationship issues you want to bring to the table. As someone who is a part-time therapist and part-time artist, I am passionate about helping creative souls find balance."

"All of us experience the feeling of being stuck in some way, perhaps frustrated by challenging life circumstances, discouraged by unfulfilling relationships or just generally stirred up by the vague sense that something is just not working. Through the course of my experience, I have come to believe deeply in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the way in which a collaboration with a thoughtful, compassionate and dedicated therapist can be the catalyst for real change."

"My First Ideal Client is and 11 year old child coping with chronic illness and depression. Her goals are to have friends and to feel hopeful about the future. Another Ideal Client of mine is a 35 year old depressed woman with low self esteem and depression. Her goals are to be able to work toward her future goals in a positive way. "

"Throughout our lives, we can all benefit from some outside help to guide us back on track. As a mental health counselor I understand the value of proper self-care, which includes taking care of our emotional and mental needs. Whether I am working with people experiencing anxiety, stress, behavioral issues, self esteem issues, relationship issues, or those with substance use or addiction- my goal is to get to know you and all the important aspects of your life that make you unique. Once we determine the focus of counseling, it will be a collaborative process to begin to motivate change and set goals that are important to you. "

"Meghann Richko is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Yoga Therapist, and Fitness Professional. Her emphasis is on methods for managing a variety of conditions including but not limited to anxiety, depression, stress reduction, eating disorders, body image issues, mental and emotional disorders, improving nutrition, muscular skeletal issues, stress related illnesses, injury rehab and prevention, preventative health, and the psychological aspects of pain and pain management."

"You may be facing one of the biggest challenges of your life--a relationship problem, a serious illness, significant loss, anxiety or depression. I use both brief and long-term methods so that we can make progress quickly and then sustain it. As we work toward a greater understanding and clarity, I will help you to pay attention to your thoughts, feelings, and sensations; accompanying you through the fear and sadness, the pain and loneliness. My goal is for you to end up feeling stronger and more capable."