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Jessica Emelia
Counselor, MA, LCPC Verified
Verified
Chicago, IL 60622
Anxiety and depression impact your work, relationships, and personal goals. But with support, it is completely possible to feel better and manage these often-debilitating symptoms. I specialize in assisting adults with anxiety/depression to manage their symptoms and reduce the impact they have on their lives. This includes women who suffer from cyclical anxiety, depression, or anger in relation to their menstrual cycles (aka PMS/PMDD.)
Interpersonal
(773) 598-4177
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Chicago, IL 60622
Interpersonal
Anxiety and depression impact your work, relationships, and personal goals. But with support, it is completely possible to feel better and manage these often-debilitating symptoms. I specialize in assisting adults with anxiety/depression to manage their symptoms and reduce the impact they have on their lives. This includes women who suffer from cyclical anxiety, depression, or anger in relation to their menstrual cycles (aka PMS/PMDD.)
(773) 598-4177
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Payal Patel
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Chicago, IL 60602
My treatment approach is integrative in nature, which includes interpersonal and systemic interventions. I take an integrated, culturally informed, and collaborative approach to therapy. I believe that various contextual and environmental factors can contribute to clients' presentations and strives to help clients achieve a more congruent life.
Interpersonal
(224) 204-0869
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Chicago, IL 60602
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My treatment approach is integrative in nature, which includes interpersonal and systemic interventions. I take an integrated, culturally informed, and collaborative approach to therapy. I believe that various contextual and environmental factors can contribute to clients' presentations and strives to help clients achieve a more congruent life.
(224) 204-0869
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Theresa McKennie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PEL 73 Verified
Verified
Chicago, IL 60602
"Mental strength is not the ability to stay out of the darkness; it's the ability to sit present in the darkness knowing the light will shine again”, (ADHDsuperhero). I have a passion for assisting my clients through this process. Self-care is a practice we rarely exercise. You cannot care for others until you take care of yourself. Make the decision to take time for you; you are worth it!
Interpersonal
(872) 985-0261
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Chicago, IL 60602
Interpersonal
"Mental strength is not the ability to stay out of the darkness; it's the ability to sit present in the darkness knowing the light will shine again”, (ADHDsuperhero). I have a passion for assisting my clients through this process. Self-care is a practice we rarely exercise. You cannot care for others until you take care of yourself. Make the decision to take time for you; you are worth it!
(872) 985-0261
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Shimere L Harrington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW Verified
Verified
Chicago, IL 60624
Life can be beautiful, complicated, and messy all at the same time. The road at times can be riddled by twists, turns, and detours you were not expecting. It would be nice if life was a straight path to fulfillment and happiness but life is not linear. Perhaps you found yourself starting over after a recent break-up? Or, you experienced the loss of a loved one. Maybe even faced with an unexpected medical diagnosis or have been questioning your purpose in life. Whether you’re prepared or not, life has a way of making you feel the challenges you are faced with are too difficult to overcome.
Interpersonal
(773) 378-9889
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Chicago, IL 60624
Interpersonal
Life can be beautiful, complicated, and messy all at the same time. The road at times can be riddled by twists, turns, and detours you were not expecting. It would be nice if life was a straight path to fulfillment and happiness but life is not linear. Perhaps you found yourself starting over after a recent break-up? Or, you experienced the loss of a loved one. Maybe even faced with an unexpected medical diagnosis or have been questioning your purpose in life. Whether you’re prepared or not, life has a way of making you feel the challenges you are faced with are too difficult to overcome.
(773) 378-9889
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Julie Haran-Castaneda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, JD, LCSW Verified
Verified
Chicago, IL 60602
As a therapist for the last seven years and licensed attorney for over 25, I am experienced in counseling individuals, assisting clients with problem solving, offering support and utilizing best practices. My certification from Jane Addams School of Social Work is in Evidence-Based Practice. I focus on solution-oriented therapy in my work with adults, children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families. This includes CBT strategies, strengths-based and psycho-dynamic treatment in a joint effort with clients to meet their multi-dimensional needs. Our work together will include exploring your concerns from many perspectives to facilitate problem solving, improved functioning, and reduce negative symptoms.
Interpersonal
(773) 825-3579
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Chicago, IL 60602
Interpersonal
As a therapist for the last seven years and licensed attorney for over 25, I am experienced in counseling individuals, assisting clients with problem solving, offering support and utilizing best practices. My certification from Jane Addams School of Social Work is in Evidence-Based Practice. I focus on solution-oriented therapy in my work with adults, children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families. This includes CBT strategies, strengths-based and psycho-dynamic treatment in a joint effort with clients to meet their multi-dimensional needs. Our work together will include exploring your concerns from many perspectives to facilitate problem solving, improved functioning, and reduce negative symptoms.
(773) 825-3579
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Carolyn Leach
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC Verified
Verified
Chicago, IL 60647
My primary goal is to make you feel heard, seen, and understood. I help my clients tap into the resources and resiliency they already have to figure out how they can support themselves and ask for support from others. I work in a collaborative way with you to determine how you want to dig in with therapy and what works for you. You will learn to harness your existing strengths towards achieving your goals and lasting change. I help my clients give themselves permission to explore their identities and anxieties in a safe, affirming environment. I'm here to support you as you get curious about your past, present, and future.
Interpersonal
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Chicago, IL 60647
Interpersonal
My primary goal is to make you feel heard, seen, and understood. I help my clients tap into the resources and resiliency they already have to figure out how they can support themselves and ask for support from others. I work in a collaborative way with you to determine how you want to dig in with therapy and what works for you. You will learn to harness your existing strengths towards achieving your goals and lasting change. I help my clients give themselves permission to explore their identities and anxieties in a safe, affirming environment. I'm here to support you as you get curious about your past, present, and future.
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Essential Counseling Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist Verified
Verified
Chicago, IL 60615
Essential Counseling Group (ECG) is a collective of mental health professionals whose goal is to heal clients through a psychodynamic framework. Our diverse experiences allow us to offer effective individual, family, and couples treatment. We treat a number of mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma. ECG is here to help you be the best version of yourself.
Interpersonal
(773) 570-7231
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Chicago, IL 60615
Interpersonal
Essential Counseling Group (ECG) is a collective of mental health professionals whose goal is to heal clients through a psychodynamic framework. Our diverse experiences allow us to offer effective individual, family, and couples treatment. We treat a number of mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma. ECG is here to help you be the best version of yourself.
(773) 570-7231
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Jana S Fuchs
Counselor, MA, LCPC Verified
Verified
Chicago, IL 60614
Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming. You probably sense that it’s finally time to reach out for help, but feel unsure of where to begin. Perhaps you feel uncertain if there is anyone out there who can understand, let alone help. I believe that the strength of the therapeutic relationship directly impacts an individual’s capacity for change, and thus my first priority is to cultivate a safe, open, and compassionate relationship with each of my clients. My style of therapy is supportive, lively, and direct. My goal is to help you learn to trust yourself and feel less weighed down by self doubt.
Interpersonal
(773) 786-9982
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Chicago, IL 60614
Interpersonal
Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming. You probably sense that it’s finally time to reach out for help, but feel unsure of where to begin. Perhaps you feel uncertain if there is anyone out there who can understand, let alone help. I believe that the strength of the therapeutic relationship directly impacts an individual’s capacity for change, and thus my first priority is to cultivate a safe, open, and compassionate relationship with each of my clients. My style of therapy is supportive, lively, and direct. My goal is to help you learn to trust yourself and feel less weighed down by self doubt.
(773) 786-9982
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Sean F Welsh
Psychologist, PsyD Verified
Verified
Chicago, IL 60622
Life is a journey with many challenges, and people often become stuck, whether in a way of feeling (sad, anxious, in pain) or a way of being (job, relationship, lifestyle). Such distress and confusion can make it hard to move forward. A therapist who genuinely understands and accepts you can help relieve that distress and mobilize your strengths to move forward in a meaningful direction. As a psychologist, I am skilled in helping you free yourself from being stuck to find the meaning, fulfillment and joy that also can be part of life's journey.
Interpersonal
(773) 932-6270
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Chicago, IL 60622
Interpersonal
Life is a journey with many challenges, and people often become stuck, whether in a way of feeling (sad, anxious, in pain) or a way of being (job, relationship, lifestyle). Such distress and confusion can make it hard to move forward. A therapist who genuinely understands and accepts you can help relieve that distress and mobilize your strengths to move forward in a meaningful direction. As a psychologist, I am skilled in helping you free yourself from being stuck to find the meaning, fulfillment and joy that also can be part of life's journey.
(773) 932-6270
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Jenna Elizabeth White
Counselor, MA, LCPC Verified
Verified
Chicago, IL 60618
My clients are very important to me. It is a privilege to accompany people on a journey of self-reflection, vulnerability, and growth. I meet you where you are, say the hard thing (with kindness, humor, empathy, and creativity), and work to understand your complexities and the unique ways you wish to grow. I love working with a wide variety of people, but particularly specialize in the treatment of disordered eating, body image anxieties, sexuality, chronic pain, attachment issues, and addictive/ compulsive behaviors.
Interpersonal
(773) 825-5085
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Chicago, IL 60618
Interpersonal
My clients are very important to me. It is a privilege to accompany people on a journey of self-reflection, vulnerability, and growth. I meet you where you are, say the hard thing (with kindness, humor, empathy, and creativity), and work to understand your complexities and the unique ways you wish to grow. I love working with a wide variety of people, but particularly specialize in the treatment of disordered eating, body image anxieties, sexuality, chronic pain, attachment issues, and addictive/ compulsive behaviors.
(773) 825-5085
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Dawn Kenner
Counselor, MA, LCPC Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Chicago, IL 60601
Dawn Kenner provides comprehensive psychotherapy services to adults, children, and families struggling with emotional and psychological problems. She offers multiple treatment modalities to assist with the unique needs of clients and their concerns. Her approach is warm, genuine, and collaborative, creating a safe and supportive environment to assist an individual with their needs and treatment goals. Treatment goals are created to offer you guidance and support as you identify and resolve problems, improve relationships, and gain an increased feeling of empowerment.
Interpersonal
(312) 667-3629
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Chicago, IL 60601
Interpersonal
Dawn Kenner provides comprehensive psychotherapy services to adults, children, and families struggling with emotional and psychological problems. She offers multiple treatment modalities to assist with the unique needs of clients and their concerns. Her approach is warm, genuine, and collaborative, creating a safe and supportive environment to assist an individual with their needs and treatment goals. Treatment goals are created to offer you guidance and support as you identify and resolve problems, improve relationships, and gain an increased feeling of empowerment.
(312) 667-3629
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Aviva Cahn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW Verified
Verified
Chicago, IL 60602
Are you contemplating leaving your marriage or in the process of divorce? Are you stuck but trying to move forward after a break-up? Through 20 years of experience working with families of divorce including as an expert witness, custody evaluator, reunification and psychotherapist, I have seen the damage this process can do to a family and am uniquely suited to help you work through challenges life has thrown you. Due to my expertise with a high conflict population (including Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Narcissistic Abuse victims), I help clients manage difficult and fractured relationships with such individuals, whether family members, employers, or ex-partners.
Interpersonal
(773) 786-9084
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Chicago, IL 60602
Interpersonal
Are you contemplating leaving your marriage or in the process of divorce? Are you stuck but trying to move forward after a break-up? Through 20 years of experience working with families of divorce including as an expert witness, custody evaluator, reunification and psychotherapist, I have seen the damage this process can do to a family and am uniquely suited to help you work through challenges life has thrown you. Due to my expertise with a high conflict population (including Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Narcissistic Abuse victims), I help clients manage difficult and fractured relationships with such individuals, whether family members, employers, or ex-partners.
(773) 786-9084
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Raechel Pierce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW Verified
Verified
Chicago, IL 60605
Sometimes life throws us challenges that are too overwhelming to handle alone. As a trauma informed and culturally sensitive therapist, I understand the importance of allowing space and time for healing in a non-judgmental space. As your therapist, my priority is that you feel comfortable as we work through these difficulties together. My approach is collaborative, as your voice is equally important. This is your lived experience, and my role is to help guide and gently empower you towards realizing a better version of yourself.
Interpersonal
(773) 364-1610
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Chicago, IL 60605
Interpersonal
Sometimes life throws us challenges that are too overwhelming to handle alone. As a trauma informed and culturally sensitive therapist, I understand the importance of allowing space and time for healing in a non-judgmental space. As your therapist, my priority is that you feel comfortable as we work through these difficulties together. My approach is collaborative, as your voice is equally important. This is your lived experience, and my role is to help guide and gently empower you towards realizing a better version of yourself.
(773) 364-1610
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Kayla Sivesind
PsyD Verified
Verified
Chicago, IL 60601
**I have daytime availability Monday-Friday and morning availability on Fridays.** I practice in an integrative fashion, combining aspects of psychodynamic, relational, cognitive-behavioral and existential perspectives. I view therapy as a collaborative process and work with my clients to help create and maintain a safe space to explore and interact with one's thoughts and feelings. I seek to help my clients live fully and authentically and see therapy as an opportunity to learn new ways of walking in the world that bring happiness and fulfillment.
Interpersonal
(872) 814-6015
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Chicago, IL 60601
Interpersonal
**I have daytime availability Monday-Friday and morning availability on Fridays.** I practice in an integrative fashion, combining aspects of psychodynamic, relational, cognitive-behavioral and existential perspectives. I view therapy as a collaborative process and work with my clients to help create and maintain a safe space to explore and interact with one's thoughts and feelings. I seek to help my clients live fully and authentically and see therapy as an opportunity to learn new ways of walking in the world that bring happiness and fulfillment.
(872) 814-6015
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Heather Schulien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LCSW Verified
Verified
Chicago, IL 60659
My overall goal is to facilitate personal insight to help you achieve the inner peace and balance you need to be the person you want to be. I have a genuine interest in providing a safe and confidential space free of judgment to assist individuals and families cope with life's stressors. At a pace based on your needs, we will work together to develop strategies and skills built on your strengths, personality, and experience to help you be the person you want to be. The treatment I provide is unique to each client.
Interpersonal
(708) 433-9948
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Chicago, IL 60659
Interpersonal
My overall goal is to facilitate personal insight to help you achieve the inner peace and balance you need to be the person you want to be. I have a genuine interest in providing a safe and confidential space free of judgment to assist individuals and families cope with life's stressors. At a pace based on your needs, we will work together to develop strategies and skills built on your strengths, personality, and experience to help you be the person you want to be. The treatment I provide is unique to each client.
(708) 433-9948
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Natalie A. Hock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LPHA Verified
Verified
Chicago, IL 60611
I am sex-positive, kink-affirming, LGBT+/GSM-affirming, and ENM/CNM/poly-affirming. I work with clients to notice, give attention, and slow down when the world wants us to ignore, distract, and speed up. By gently exploring family patterns and our ways of being in relationship, we can come to intriguing conclusions about ourselves and others. By cultivating and accessing community, self-compassion, and intimacy (both physical and emotional), we can heal from trauma, and lift ourselves out of even the darkest places.
Interpersonal
(773) 270-1728
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Chicago, IL 60611
Interpersonal
I am sex-positive, kink-affirming, LGBT+/GSM-affirming, and ENM/CNM/poly-affirming. I work with clients to notice, give attention, and slow down when the world wants us to ignore, distract, and speed up. By gently exploring family patterns and our ways of being in relationship, we can come to intriguing conclusions about ourselves and others. By cultivating and accessing community, self-compassion, and intimacy (both physical and emotional), we can heal from trauma, and lift ourselves out of even the darkest places.
(773) 270-1728
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Thamani Counseling Services
PsyD Verified
Verified
Chicago, IL 60618
Finding a therapist is often difficult and can feel overwhelming. Therefore, we strive to match you with a clinician who is the right fit for you in terms of style, expertise, and availability. Our team of caring and experienced clinicians provide individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy. We specialize in areas such as trauma, relationship distress, anxiety, depression, coping with change/transitions, life-stress, and grief/mourning.
Interpersonal
(773) 832-5140
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Chicago, IL 60618
Interpersonal
Finding a therapist is often difficult and can feel overwhelming. Therefore, we strive to match you with a clinician who is the right fit for you in terms of style, expertise, and availability. Our team of caring and experienced clinicians provide individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy. We specialize in areas such as trauma, relationship distress, anxiety, depression, coping with change/transitions, life-stress, and grief/mourning.
(773) 832-5140
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Amber (Myers) Bouda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT Verified
Verified
Chicago, IL 60647
I am a firm believer in building an alliance with my clients that is authentic and real. Trust, respect, acceptance and humor are all valuable to me, and I strive to use and practice these tools daily. I work best with individuals who are looking to manage anxiety, health anxiety and related issues, and those who have thoughts, emotions and behaviors that interfere with their daily life. If this feels like you, you are not alone.
Interpersonal
(630) 405-5601
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Chicago, IL 60647
Interpersonal
I am a firm believer in building an alliance with my clients that is authentic and real. Trust, respect, acceptance and humor are all valuable to me, and I strive to use and practice these tools daily. I work best with individuals who are looking to manage anxiety, health anxiety and related issues, and those who have thoughts, emotions and behaviors that interfere with their daily life. If this feels like you, you are not alone.
(630) 405-5601
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Dave Howser
Counselor, MDiv, LCPC Verified
Verified
Chicago, IL 60640
For over 30 years, I have accompanied others on their journey towards greater self-awareness, more fulfilling relationships, and exploring the needs and challenges of maintaining sound emotional, physical and spiritual health. My experience is particularly helpful when working on self-esteem issues, depression, grief and loss, relationship struggles, and faith and spiritual development. My clinical work draws upon skills developed while working as a hospital chaplain, pastoral counselor, bereavement counselor, youth counselor and a mental health therapist in a social service agency.
Interpersonal
(773) 450-3395
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Chicago, IL 60640
Interpersonal
For over 30 years, I have accompanied others on their journey towards greater self-awareness, more fulfilling relationships, and exploring the needs and challenges of maintaining sound emotional, physical and spiritual health. My experience is particularly helpful when working on self-esteem issues, depression, grief and loss, relationship struggles, and faith and spiritual development. My clinical work draws upon skills developed while working as a hospital chaplain, pastoral counselor, bereavement counselor, youth counselor and a mental health therapist in a social service agency.
(773) 450-3395
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Child Therapy Chicago & Naperville
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW Verified
Verified
Chicago, IL 60657
We are child & parenting specialists. Our practice only works with with families, teens and children (even very young ones under 6). Some of the issues we see are child anxiety, intense emotions, challenging behaviors, divorce in the family.
Interpersonal
(773) 786-9148
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Chicago, IL 60657
Interpersonal
We are child & parenting specialists. Our practice only works with with families, teens and children (even very young ones under 6). Some of the issues we see are child anxiety, intense emotions, challenging behaviors, divorce in the family.
(773) 786-9148
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Interpersonal Therapists
If you're looking for Interpersonal therapy in Chicago or for a Chicago Interpersonal therapist or IPT these professionals provide interpersonal therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, psychodynamic interpersonal therapy and cognitive interpersonal therapy. They include IPT therapists in Chicago Interpersonal therapists, Interpersonal psychologists, Interpersonal psychotherapists and Interpersonal counselors.

There are specific Interpersonal therapies, such as Imago therapy in Chicago, which focus on intimate relationships.

How can I tell if a therapist is right for me?
Therapists in Chicago are able to work with a wide range of issues and communities, including the BIPOC community in Chicago. They offer in person sessions as well as Teletherapy in Chicago

For example, if you're seeking a marriage counselor in Chicago you'll find that most therapists are trained in marriage counseling or couples counseling in Chicago and couples therapy. And they welcome families for family counseling in Chicago or family therapy in Chicago.