"You've been trying to find your way back to your old self again, but are struggling and stuck. Something has to change. For some reason, it seems impossible to do things well enough at work or at school or at home with your family, maybe even with a new baby. You're feeling disconnected and worried about letting people down. It's gotten really hard to keep up. Being stretched so thin and constantly fighting to tread water is taking its toll on your patience, too. Every little thing is irritating. It feels so hopeless to not be able to just pull it together and be more like everyone else around you, especially if you're a new mom."

"I am not currently able to accept new clients. In therapy, we zoom in and out across multiple layers, sometimes viewing problems through the lens of history and culture. Therapy might examine how relationships and larger systems maintain or reinforce unwanted symptoms and negative views of the self. It may not be your sole responsibility to heal familial or societal wounds--however, changing individual behavior patterns can positively affect the system as a whole. I work well with clients who are socially conscious and critical, who seek to align their behaviors with their values."

"I believe each person has inherent value and worth. Through lived experiences, one can cease living from a space of inherent worth, authenticity, and connection with others. I believe therapy can be a place to be heard, witnessed, practice new ways of experiencing the world, and to find authenticity and connection. Therapy can lead to a reconnection to positive self-worth and value. Commitment to therapy takes a great deal of honesty, courage, and vulnerability. I use a holistic and person-first lens. I see clients as people first and assist them in finding their true authentic selves."

"Working with clients is my passion. I believe in listening and offering a variety of solutions that are a match for my clients individual needs ,goals, and dreams. I empower my clients thru creating a atmosphere that is safe , and comfortalbe to explore the complexity of both indiviudual and relationship concerns. It is my desire to faciliate understanding and openness in dealing with my clients concerns and join with clients to produce growth personally , professionally , and in their relationships."

"I have expertise in the following: Depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, self-identity exploration, ADHD and disruptive behavioral disorders, school concerns, effective parenting, and strengthening parent-child relationships. I also help people navigate life transitions, such as early adulthood, career choices, grief and loss, and retirement, in addition to other life transitions. I provide an individualized treatment approach, utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy, insight-oriented therapy, play therapy, and a variety of family therapy treatments. I am fluent in Spanish."

"People enter into therapy for a variety of reasons such as; having experienced a recent or past trauma, struggling with anxiety, depression or a life altering event. Ultimately, we all want to feel better and live more productive lives. I believe that therapy is a collaborative endeavor which takes place in an open and non-judgmental environment. My role is to help clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves, what motivates their behaviors and how they can bring about the desired changes."

"The need for connection and understanding are integral to the human experience. With this belief I serve individuals, couples, and families using a systemic and multicultural framework. The foundation of my work is honing in on the inherent capability of my clients in order to reach their goals and develop a life that best serves them. My interest and experience is in providing treatment for depression, anxiety, grief and loss, couple and family communication issues, life stage transition difficulties, and trauma related to race, sexuality and gender. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults of all backgrounds. "

"I am currently not accepting new clients at this time. Are you having the same arguments over and over? Do you feel like you can never make your partner happy? Are you frustrated and disappointed with your relationship? Is the loneliness and isolation overwhelming? I can help you figure out how to get out of the cycle of repetitive, unproductive communication and get to the heart of the matter. Talking to your partner with a third person in the room gives you courage to say things and the opportunity to listen and respond in a way that you might not have before."

"I’m glad you came upon my profile in your search for a skilled and effective therapist. I have extensive experience working with people who are facing stressful life events that lead to depression, anxiety, and a general feeling of sadness or being stuck. I use a comprehensive approach while focusing on all aspects of your life to help you cope as you are experiencing challenges related to infertility, grief and loss, pregnancy, newborn parenting adjustment, parenting children and teens with special needs, adjusting to medical complexity, job stress including classroom and first responder trauma, life transition and general anxiety and depression. "

"Specialized Care: Addiction & Co-Occurring Counselor, Consult, Coaching, Interventions Couples & Family Counseling Support individuals for whom non-traditional approaches to treatment have been ineffective and overly constrictive (e.g. AA) "

""I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with offices in Evanston and Wilmette. I specialize in marriage and family therapy. I also work with teens, young adults, and individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression or struggling to cope with life issues. I am a hope focused therapist who believes that one can be made whole with the right kind of intervention.""

"I find the most satisfaction working with those struggling with relationships - relationships with others as well your relationship with yourself. This struggle might express itself as feelings of emptiness, sadness, loneliness, disconnection, fear or anxiety, confusion, or meaninglessness. You might feel like you are floating through life without a map or destination. Alternatively, you might feel stuck or frozen within yourself. My goal is to work with you to help you define and understand these feelings, create the links and meanings of them, and ultimately to get you back moving on your life's roadmap."

"Difficult times in life are opportunities for growth and change. I specialize in exploring identity, relationships, and transitions, mindful of the interplay between our formative experiences and current ways of being in the world. Through the therapeutic process, we understand and address anxious and depressed feelings; recover from losses and addictions, and manage work and family related stresses. I facilitate my clients' innate movement toward healing and authenticity."

"Welcome! I am a trauma therapist and what that means is that while I work with many clients coming in for a variety of reasons that I always work from a trauma-conscious place - understanding that big or small we all have things that have harmed us on our own life's path. I work across a diversity of trauma related issues and integrating a variety of techniques which engage the mind, body and spirit (as is useful). Some of my areas of specialization are spiritual & religious trauma, social justice and movement trauma, racial and intergenerational trauma, and military/veteran trauma (combat and military sexual trauma). "

"You deserve a balanced, happy and successful life. Whether you are questioning what to do, who you are, struggling to find motivation/strength, or just not sure how to attain what you want, there is a safe & non-judgmental space for you. You will learn how to become the "you" that you have always wanted to be. Through empowering work, you will challenge thoughts and uncover negative and sabotaging patterns to help overcome barriers."

"Does it sometimes feel like you are not living the life you thought that you would? Or that you could be more content with your situation? Or perhaps you are having trouble making decisions about what to do next? If so, therapy can help you clarify what is important to you and what is causing you to feel stuck. I am happy to work together with you to better understand your past while also finding new ways of moving forward in a meaningful way."

"Hi there, my name is Kannan Vinaitheerthan. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Wilmette, Illinois. I work with children, adolescents and adults and provide individual and family therapy. I have experience working with those who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, school-related problems and more. During the week, I'm a program therapist at NorthShore's Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program in Deerfield, IL."

"Hi, my name is Oluwabukola Adeyinka, but you can call me Bukky ( pronounced Boo-key). My Nigerian heritage, rooted in close family ties and communal support, led me to become a clinician who values and honors genuine connection. I have extensive experience working with individuals suffering from anxiety and depression related to life transitions as well as cultural and ethnic identity. My individual work with clients is focused on how to transform existing relationships, or cultivate new ones, so that we are supported in the ways that we need."

"As the son of a Black man raised in Texas and a Thai woman who immigrated to this country, I was thrust into a unique perspective on what identity means in America. From a young age, I was curious about understanding peoples' worldviews and pursued a career where my personal experiences could play a pivotal role in my profession. I earned my Master’s degree in counseling from Boston University and moved to Chicago to start my career in community mental health. "

"You may be coping with a recent crisis or struggling with a longstanding sense of stuckness. You may have tried different resources but are still feeling lonely and frustrated. As a psychologist and psychoanalyst, I aim to help you connect your current struggles to the larger context of your life's story. I offer perspectives that allow clients to understand what may appear to be irrational or maladaptive behaviors or feelings. Creating new meaning out of past challenges is an important part of therapy. We will identify patterns that in the past"