Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Chicago, IL

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a M.S in Child Development & Family Studies, specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, from Purdue University. I specialize in working with couples, parents and co-parents, families, teens and Adults. My systemic approach goes beyond the individual and addresses problems within the context of people's relationships and environment. I believe relationships form a key part of health & well-being and strive to help people work through/resolve their emotional injuries to achieve happiness & harmony internally (within one's self) and externally (in relationships).

It can feel extremely discouraging when you look at your partner and feel like the spark or flame that brought you together is now dwindling. We find ourselves in patterns that have become comfortable or too familiar and don't know how to break out of them. Often times we don't know where to begin when creating relationship goals and increasing the connection we once felt with one another. Our therapy space is one where curiosity and authenticity are inherently invited. Together, we make sense of all the moments, interactions, traumas, narratives, and experiences that shaped your relationship and find a new normal.

Are you longing to rediscover your inner strength and wisdom? The process of co-creating a trusting holding space with a patient, curious professional can lead to profound healing & renewed sense of meaning, understanding, and connection. I offer calm, curious, and compassionate guidance. My role is to honor your lived experiences while support you in living a more harmonious, meaningful life. My experience includes supporting individuals with histories of trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, complex family dynamics, and substance use.

I have current availability in Lincoln Park and online. Through attentive listening, inquiry, respect and acceptance, I provide a calm space for you to gain ground in reducing anxiety, depression, relationship conflict and more. I work collaboratively to help you identify goals and how to move toward achieving them. I regularly hear that clients feel better after a session with me. Being in the moment in and outside of session is something I help clients develop or strengthen. If you're looking to face difficult aspects of your life past and present, I have effective and gentle methods for helping you approach them with less fear.

Rick is a Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor and Trauma-informed Clinician who takes an authentic approach with his clients. He is licensed in Indiana and Illinois and is currently accepting virtual clients. Rick is a yoga instructor and a veteran with years of trauma and addiction management experience. He is trained in ACT, DBT, EMDR, TF-CBT, IFS and Mindfulness. Rick has also completed Dr. Karyl McBride's WIEBGE therapist training and can be found on the WIEBGE therapist registry. this is geared for adult children of narcissistic parents.

I offer clients warmth, compassion, and gentleness: Whatever is hard for you right now is welcomed in a space that allows you to be accepted completely for who you are. I provide therapy for adults who struggle with the impact of childhood emotional injury, relational wounding, loneliness, trauma, parenthood challenges, divorce, career struggles, marriage issues, grief, anxiety, and depression. Unresolved hurts show up as restlessness, sleeplessness, negative self-beliefs, loss of purpose, panic, anger, anxiety, and/or depression. Together we will create opportunities for healing, self-discovery and connection to a fulfilling life.

I work with folks who are seeking a stronger sense of self-trust, ease, and ability to be connected and present in their life, hobbies, and relationships. Whether you are seeking to understand yourself, develop tools for managing stress, or align decisions with your values, you don't have to do it alone. Maybe you understand some of your patterns and past hurts, but still feel frustrated with what to do about them. Maybe life is changing and you need stability and a listening ear. I believe that self-compassion and acceptance paired with supportive relationships creates a more fulfilling life (with a little humor along the way)!

I am a Therapist (LCSW) and Registered Yoga Teacher in Lakeview/Roscoe Village in Chicago, integrating both body and mind where possible during therapy. My clients can expect to be met with empathy and authenticity, as I aim to create a space that feels safe enough to explore coping tools, acceptance, and personal growth.

Perhaps you have been having difficulty trying to manage your symptoms. Maybe you struggle with depressed or anxious feelings and troubling thoughts. You may at times feel overwhelmed or paralyzed by what you are experiencing. You might even have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep because your mind has once again been hijacked by troubling thoughts. Try as you might, you have not been able to obtain much relief from these symptoms and feel it is time to call a professional to help.

I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families get "unstuck" from challenging relationship dynamics. I walk alongside clients as they navigate major and minor life transitions and the shift in identity that often accompanies these milestone moments. I provide support during the highs and lows. I recognize that while people may be able to handle it all on their own, they should not have to do it all by themselves. I help to empower adults and adolescents as they adjust to change and learn to embrace new skills and new perspectives on themselves and their relationships with others.

To help simplify the search you’re doing right now, here is me in brief: 1) I see adults individually and in couples; 2) My clients appreciate my warmth, kindness and humor; 3) I pay attention to you as a whole person—mind, body, emotions and spirit; 4) I believe you are completely acceptable as you are and also that change is possible.

I strongly believe that every human being has innate inner strength and leadership. My goal is to help you fully realize your own internal resources. My approach is non-pathologizing and largely influenced by the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. IFS therapy deeply honors all parts of you and provides a framework to safely explore the nuances of complex experiences. Together, we can embrace the natural multiplicity of the mind and gain insight into the functioning of your internal world. Our work will help you identify your inner parts, uncover their valuable qualities, and address harmful patterns of self-protection.

Our human experience can innately be encountered by adversity. I believe our therapeutic relationship and your internal wisdom can turn those experiences into opportunities for growth and transformation. You deserve to reconnect with your essence and your infinite power to create the life you want and the one that already belongs to you through the power of healing.

Hi! I work with people longing for more clarity, self-trust, self-worth, balance, joy, intimacy, body acceptance, and self-compassion. Often my clients have an idea of what they need, but struggle to connect knowledge to action and embodiment. They may feel overwhelmed by relationships, responsibilities, and/or expectations, and want help staying true to themselves amidst life's demands. They may have strained relationships with their bodies, and long for more ease. I welcome people across the neurodivergent spectrum. My work is trauma-informed & culturally-humble, so I will take time to get to know your unique story.

I am a caring, highly qualified, and spiritually conscious therapist. My goal is to help you live in a state of internal harmony that results from leading from the spiritual core of your Self. In practice for over 30 years, I began my clinical work in addiction in the early 1980's, graduated from Loyola University in 1991, completed an Advanced Psychodynamic Clinical Practice Certification at the University of Chicago and am trained in Internal Family Systems through the Center for Self-Leadership. I was also trained by the EMDR Institute to treat trauma and highly charged memories, experiences, and relationships.

Hi there, I'm Tom. Are you feeling stuck in your journey of development and improvement? I walk alongside men and women and provide thoughtful insights and an empathetic, non-judgemental ear to help identify and work through roadblocks to growth.

As someone who identifies as an empath, I know how hard it can be to balance caring for others while prioritizing self-care. The art of balance is ever evolving, and you are the expert on yourself. You can expect a space for deep reflection to understand yourself, your behaviors, and your relationships better. If you feel like anxiety, pressure, or shame are getting in the way of feeling confident and at peace in your body, then please reach out. There is a reason you are struggling now, and together we will explore and give voice to your whole self as a way for you to recognize your inherent worth.

My experience prior to private practice stems from my work in community mental health systems. I have had the honor to work with a variety of individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, fertility issues, grief, and loss . I have extensive experience helping men and women recover from shame, oppression and exploring their voice within complex family systems. From personal experience with recurrent pregnancy loss and infertility, I understand the complex emotions and I can guide you through your journey. I believe that we cannot begin a conversation about change without examining our environment.

My clinical work focuses on helping clients with communication issues, boundary development & enforcement, creating space for emotional and/or physical intimacy, conflict management, power dynamics, relationship agreements, and life events (cohabitation, marriage, coming out, losses, etc.) I work with adults as individuals, couples/relationship configurations, and family systems.