Therapists in 60643
Rob Gellman, MS, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60643
-Individual, Couple, & Family Therapy. Trained at the University of Rochester School of Medicine, Kansas State University's School of Family Studies, and The University of Chicago School of Medicine, Clinic Founder Rob Gellman has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 14 years, and was a professor at Adler University from 2008-2011. He is a regularly invited speaker with local mental health agencies and national conferences. A recognized expert on families coping with chronic illness, infidelity, and the training of therapists and physicians, Rob's clinical practice is diverse, helping adults, children, couples and families on the path to wellness. ***Specializing in Anxiety Disorders, Relationship Distress, Infidelity, Sex Therapy, Young Couples, Depression, Chronic Illness, Grief and Loss, Family Conflict, and Lifecycle Transitions.
-Individual, Couple, & Family Therapy. Trained at the University of Rochester School of Medicine, Kansas State University's School of Family Studies, and The University of Chicago School of Medicine, Clinic Founder Rob Gellman has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 14 years, and was a professor at Adler University from 2008-2011. He is a regularly invited speaker with local mental health agencies and national conferences. A recognized expert on families coping with chronic illness, infidelity, and the training of therapists and physicians, Rob's clinical practice is diverse, helping adults, children, couples and families on the path to wellness. ***Specializing in Anxiety Disorders, Relationship Distress, Infidelity, Sex Therapy, Young Couples, Depression, Chronic Illness, Grief and Loss, Family Conflict, and Lifecycle Transitions.
Noel C Green
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60643 (Online Only)
I have experience with anxiety, grief, adjustment to chronic illness, post-traumatic stress disorder, and complex family systems.
I bring extensive knowledge with over 15 years of experience, specializing in helping individuals navigate traumatic life experiences within child welfare and public health fields. I passionately believe in fostering connections and combating isolation to improve mental health outcomes. I value creating relationships based on honesty, accountability, and warmth using Functional Analytic Psychotherapy as a framework to assist clients in overcoming complex trauma and anxiety.
I have experience with anxiety, grief, adjustment to chronic illness, post-traumatic stress disorder, and complex family systems.
I bring extensive knowledge with over 15 years of experience, specializing in helping individuals navigate traumatic life experiences within child welfare and public health fields. I passionately believe in fostering connections and combating isolation to improve mental health outcomes. I value creating relationships based on honesty, accountability, and warmth using Functional Analytic Psychotherapy as a framework to assist clients in overcoming complex trauma and anxiety.
Ben Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60643
One of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is the time and space for healing and growth. In therapy, my goal is to help you find and nurture your authentic nature, and to honor the wisdom gained from your lived experiences. Our work will consider the various intersecting aspects of your identity and the social, professional, and other cultural contexts in which you exist. I believe that as you experience yourself holistically, on your own and with guidance, you can naturally open yourself to more opportunities for healing, connection, growth, and other meaningful change.
One of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is the time and space for healing and growth. In therapy, my goal is to help you find and nurture your authentic nature, and to honor the wisdom gained from your lived experiences. Our work will consider the various intersecting aspects of your identity and the social, professional, and other cultural contexts in which you exist. I believe that as you experience yourself holistically, on your own and with guidance, you can naturally open yourself to more opportunities for healing, connection, growth, and other meaningful change.
Jeffrey William Beck
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60643
I'm a licensed clinical counselor who is experienced, knowledgeable, and accepting. I use clinically researched and unique approaches to address the wide ranges of identity, emotional and thinking issues faced in traditional and modern times. My education, experiences, and personal background allow me to address the complexity of cases a client brings to sessions.
I'm a licensed clinical counselor who is experienced, knowledgeable, and accepting. I use clinically researched and unique approaches to address the wide ranges of identity, emotional and thinking issues faced in traditional and modern times. My education, experiences, and personal background allow me to address the complexity of cases a client brings to sessions.
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Male Therapists
As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?
There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with a male therapist. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.