As a licensed clinical professional counselor and registered expressive arts therapist I am constantly moved by the capacity for change and growth I witness. My clinical experience over the past 10 years ranges from children and young adults struggling with social/emotional regulation and identity formation, children on the autism spectrum, and adults with severe and persistent mental illness. I love working with children and young people and use a variety of art mediums to help them find their voice and work out what is troubling them. I take a person-centered approach to construct a foundation of safety and curiosity.
As a licensed clinical professional counselor and registered expressive arts therapist I am constantly moved by the capacity for change and growth I witness. My clinical experience over the past 10 years ranges from children and young adults struggling with social/emotional regulation and identity formation, children on the autism spectrum, and adults with severe and persistent mental illness. I love working with children and young people and use a variety of art mediums to help them find their voice and work out what is troubling them. I take a person-centered approach to construct a foundation of safety and curiosity.
Change is possible. I can help. I offer exceptional and compassionate counseling services to help you to achieve your goals so that you can live your life and relationships more fully. I have extensive experience, both in the US and overseas, in working with individuals, couples, families, and groups to address a wide range of issues, including anxiety and panic disorders; depression; stress management; marital and family problems; parenting skills; attention deficit disorders; life transitions; grief and loss; women's issues; men's issues; substance abuse and addictions; co-dependency, family of origin, perfectionism, and shame issues and more. .
Change is possible. I can help. I offer exceptional and compassionate counseling services to help you to achieve your goals so that you can live your life and relationships more fully. I have extensive experience, both in the US and overseas, in working with individuals, couples, families, and groups to address a wide range of issues, including anxiety and panic disorders; depression; stress management; marital and family problems; parenting skills; attention deficit disorders; life transitions; grief and loss; women's issues; men's issues; substance abuse and addictions; co-dependency, family of origin, perfectionism, and shame issues and more. .
Does anxiety, frustration, self-doubt, or feelings of sadness prevent you from getting what you want out of life? Are you dissatisfied in your relationships or feel overwhelmed with problems? Therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential place to talk about your feelings and receive professional feedback to help you sort out your problems.
Does anxiety, frustration, self-doubt, or feelings of sadness prevent you from getting what you want out of life? Are you dissatisfied in your relationships or feel overwhelmed with problems? Therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential place to talk about your feelings and receive professional feedback to help you sort out your problems.
My approach to therapy is grounded in respect and curiosity. I work to create a space for dialogue that honors difficulties, unearths complex meanings, and enables learning and growth. Whether the engagement is brief and focused or long-term and in-depth, the intention is to foster a greater sense of freedom, competence, and connection to others.
My approach to therapy is grounded in respect and curiosity. I work to create a space for dialogue that honors difficulties, unearths complex meanings, and enables learning and growth. Whether the engagement is brief and focused or long-term and in-depth, the intention is to foster a greater sense of freedom, competence, and connection to others.
I specialize in treating PTSD, depression and anxiety disorders. I have worked with individuals who have barriers with personality disorders, dissociative states, and various maladaptive coping patterns. Their needs consist of evidence based therapies to aid in decreasing symptoms and getting back to their values in life. Please visit my website for more information about services offered at https://trauma-counseling.com/
I specialize in treating PTSD, depression and anxiety disorders. I have worked with individuals who have barriers with personality disorders, dissociative states, and various maladaptive coping patterns. Their needs consist of evidence based therapies to aid in decreasing symptoms and getting back to their values in life. Please visit my website for more information about services offered at https://trauma-counseling.com/
*I'm currently accepting new clients! My primary goal as a therapist is to provide an affirmative and supportive environment in which you feel comfortable exploring and experiencing true authenticity within yourself and in navigating that authenticity across relationships and different spaces. I believe that by living the most authentic version of ourselves we can then embrace experiencing the full range of emotions that life offers us, including difficult emotions and thoughts, unpleasant memories and unwanted urges and sensations, with courage, radical acceptance and deep compassion.
*I'm currently accepting new clients! My primary goal as a therapist is to provide an affirmative and supportive environment in which you feel comfortable exploring and experiencing true authenticity within yourself and in navigating that authenticity across relationships and different spaces. I believe that by living the most authentic version of ourselves we can then embrace experiencing the full range of emotions that life offers us, including difficult emotions and thoughts, unpleasant memories and unwanted urges and sensations, with courage, radical acceptance and deep compassion.
I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, parents, and families. I have worked in both agency and outpatient settings dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, school issues, unplanned pregnancy, identity, and relational issues.
I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, parents, and families. I have worked in both agency and outpatient settings dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, school issues, unplanned pregnancy, identity, and relational issues.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults with various psychological issues. My focus is on anxiety-related disorders including OCD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, PTSD, School Avoidance, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Phobia and Panic Disorder. My approach to psychotherapy is interpersonal and collaborative. I use research supported cognitive-behavioral interventions and strategies.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults with various psychological issues. My focus is on anxiety-related disorders including OCD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, PTSD, School Avoidance, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Phobia and Panic Disorder. My approach to psychotherapy is interpersonal and collaborative. I use research supported cognitive-behavioral interventions and strategies.
I use a warm, nonjudgemental approach. I work with children, teens, adults, and families. We will work together to help you cope and grow. My background includes providing therapeutic services in communities, hospitals and schools. My experience includes supporting clients who are managing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, mood disorders, trauma-and-stressor-related disorders, ADHD, life transitions, paranoia, self-esteem or body image concerns, behavioral issues, self-harm, or relational concerns. I have extensive knowledge of evidence-based practices such as CBT, play therapy, narrative therapy, and strength-based approaches.
I use a warm, nonjudgemental approach. I work with children, teens, adults, and families. We will work together to help you cope and grow. My background includes providing therapeutic services in communities, hospitals and schools. My experience includes supporting clients who are managing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, mood disorders, trauma-and-stressor-related disorders, ADHD, life transitions, paranoia, self-esteem or body image concerns, behavioral issues, self-harm, or relational concerns. I have extensive knowledge of evidence-based practices such as CBT, play therapy, narrative therapy, and strength-based approaches.
“If we talk, it will get better.” I am motivated and passionate in working alongside those who are struggling with areas that might not feel so good inside. That may take the form of racing thoughts, sadness, impactful memories or anything else that is aiding in feelings of discomfort. I believe that together, we can both work through distressing feelings. I am interested in being introduced to your inner world, and will always emphasize emotional, physical and psychological safety throughout the therapeutic alliance.
“If we talk, it will get better.” I am motivated and passionate in working alongside those who are struggling with areas that might not feel so good inside. That may take the form of racing thoughts, sadness, impactful memories or anything else that is aiding in feelings of discomfort. I believe that together, we can both work through distressing feelings. I am interested in being introduced to your inner world, and will always emphasize emotional, physical and psychological safety throughout the therapeutic alliance.
Gregg Bagdade is a Mental Health Counselor with his Master’s degree from Concordia University. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Penn State in Human Development and Family Studies where he interned at the Chicago Fire Department employee assistance program. Much of his studies were dedicated to understanding trauma-related issues such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Gregg is currently a firefighter/paramedic for the Chicago Fire Department logging in almost 20 years in this position. He heads the First Responder Program at CCAH helping fire/police/military cope with the rigors of their career.
Gregg Bagdade is a Mental Health Counselor with his Master’s degree from Concordia University. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Penn State in Human Development and Family Studies where he interned at the Chicago Fire Department employee assistance program. Much of his studies were dedicated to understanding trauma-related issues such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Gregg is currently a firefighter/paramedic for the Chicago Fire Department logging in almost 20 years in this position. He heads the First Responder Program at CCAH helping fire/police/military cope with the rigors of their career.
I believe each person seeking therapy is unique, and I'm here to provide options and tools to help make healthy change a reality. Growth and healing are possible, and I guide each client on that journey. I treat adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, marriage and relationship issues, family conflict, and more. I am also especially skilled at supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.
I believe each person seeking therapy is unique, and I'm here to provide options and tools to help make healthy change a reality. Growth and healing are possible, and I guide each client on that journey. I treat adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, marriage and relationship issues, family conflict, and more. I am also especially skilled at supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.
In our families, feelings can be really hard to understand. We want to love and feel loved in return, but oftentimes we can get stuck in bad habits and emotional reactions that leave us lonely, wounded or ashamed. I really enjoy helping unique types of families, especially those going through foster care, adoption, or step-parenting.
In our families, feelings can be really hard to understand. We want to love and feel loved in return, but oftentimes we can get stuck in bad habits and emotional reactions that leave us lonely, wounded or ashamed. I really enjoy helping unique types of families, especially those going through foster care, adoption, or step-parenting.
I have been a practicing therapist for over 25 years with extensive experience in treating individuals and couples in short and long term therapy. I have treated with great success patients suffering trauma, emotional and sexual abuse including domestic violence; adjustment, mood and anxiety disorders and problems in relationships with attention to environmental, cultural and psychic factors. My approach is eclectic designed to meet the desires and needs of my patients.
I have been a practicing therapist for over 25 years with extensive experience in treating individuals and couples in short and long term therapy. I have treated with great success patients suffering trauma, emotional and sexual abuse including domestic violence; adjustment, mood and anxiety disorders and problems in relationships with attention to environmental, cultural and psychic factors. My approach is eclectic designed to meet the desires and needs of my patients.
I believe counseling is a way for everyone to process the events that have happened or are happening in their lives, and work alongside them to develop positive coping skills. Clients can expect for me to meet them where they are in life and approach our counseling relationship with empathy, interest, and intuition. I enjoy working with individuals from adolescents to adults and providing couples' counseling, including pre-marital, marriage counseling, infertility, and adoption. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, men's issues, and sex addiction.
I believe counseling is a way for everyone to process the events that have happened or are happening in their lives, and work alongside them to develop positive coping skills. Clients can expect for me to meet them where they are in life and approach our counseling relationship with empathy, interest, and intuition. I enjoy working with individuals from adolescents to adults and providing couples' counseling, including pre-marital, marriage counseling, infertility, and adoption. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, men's issues, and sex addiction.
My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that each individual has the capacity to affect change in his/her life. I also believe in my responsibility to actively engage with my client and facilitate their movement through their issues and feelings. Different theoretical interventions may be more facilitative depending on one's particular needs, one's background, one's view of the world, and one's capacity for insight. As a therapist, I truly consider the individual as a whole and attempt to utilize the most effective tool to facilitate progress towards independent wellness given the particular needs and challenges of my client.
My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that each individual has the capacity to affect change in his/her life. I also believe in my responsibility to actively engage with my client and facilitate their movement through their issues and feelings. Different theoretical interventions may be more facilitative depending on one's particular needs, one's background, one's view of the world, and one's capacity for insight. As a therapist, I truly consider the individual as a whole and attempt to utilize the most effective tool to facilitate progress towards independent wellness given the particular needs and challenges of my client.
Seeking therapy is a hopeful and courageous act. There are times when we all need some additional support and guidance to help us get to where we want to be mentally and emotionally. Counseling can help us take this journey and get to that healthier place. I cherish the relationships with my clients and I strive to be open, caring, supportive, empathetic and above all professional. I live by the motto "meet your clients where they are". This will help us to form the therapeutic relationship and start your journey to healing.
Seeking therapy is a hopeful and courageous act. There are times when we all need some additional support and guidance to help us get to where we want to be mentally and emotionally. Counseling can help us take this journey and get to that healthier place. I cherish the relationships with my clients and I strive to be open, caring, supportive, empathetic and above all professional. I live by the motto "meet your clients where they are". This will help us to form the therapeutic relationship and start your journey to healing.
"You are not a drop in the ocean.You are the entire ocean in a drop."- Rumi -There are times in life where we begin to feel insignificant, overwhelmed and overtired due to all the burden on our shoulders and minds, which leads to experiencing anxiety, depression, sadness and other life altering mental health changes. We begin to feel lost and hopeless and ultimately believe that there is no way to escape, and perhaps you have accepted things this way." My goal while working with clients is towards cohesiveness and personal growth. I provide counseling from an eclectic model which allows an individual to reach their full potential
"You are not a drop in the ocean.You are the entire ocean in a drop."- Rumi -There are times in life where we begin to feel insignificant, overwhelmed and overtired due to all the burden on our shoulders and minds, which leads to experiencing anxiety, depression, sadness and other life altering mental health changes. We begin to feel lost and hopeless and ultimately believe that there is no way to escape, and perhaps you have accepted things this way." My goal while working with clients is towards cohesiveness and personal growth. I provide counseling from an eclectic model which allows an individual to reach their full potential
TELEHEALTH SESSIONS now available! As a nation, we are being inundated with conflicting information, and you may find yourself feeling stressed, lonely and even overwhelmed during this time of uncertainty. Some of you may be thinking, "And I thought I was anxious before COVID-19!" You may be looking for help in better navigating your reactions, anxiety and depression, especially now as your emotional responses may feel especially strong. I specialize in both providing the "whys" behind these emotional reactions and the "hows" to promote lasting change.
TELEHEALTH SESSIONS now available! As a nation, we are being inundated with conflicting information, and you may find yourself feeling stressed, lonely and even overwhelmed during this time of uncertainty. Some of you may be thinking, "And I thought I was anxious before COVID-19!" You may be looking for help in better navigating your reactions, anxiety and depression, especially now as your emotional responses may feel especially strong. I specialize in both providing the "whys" behind these emotional reactions and the "hows" to promote lasting change.
I am a licensed counselor in Chicago with over 15 years of experience. You should reach out to me if you are feeling stuck, lost, confused, anxious, sad, angry, or uninspired. In our sessions you will be fully seen and heard. Starting from a place of curiosity, we will resolve current issues and problematic patterns, without losing sight of the stress inherent in social systems. My goal is to support your self-exploration. As a result, you will gain an improved sense of wellbeing. Together we will identify what is causing you distress, and work collaboratively to move you toward a more fulfilling life.
I am a licensed counselor in Chicago with over 15 years of experience. You should reach out to me if you are feeling stuck, lost, confused, anxious, sad, angry, or uninspired. In our sessions you will be fully seen and heard. Starting from a place of curiosity, we will resolve current issues and problematic patterns, without losing sight of the stress inherent in social systems. My goal is to support your self-exploration. As a result, you will gain an improved sense of wellbeing. Together we will identify what is causing you distress, and work collaboratively to move you toward a more fulfilling life.
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