Therapists in Chicago, IL

As a licensed social worker, I have dedicated over 20 years of my career to women's mental wellness with a specific focus on parenthood and trauma. Societal pressures can deeply impact our mental health. I help clients navigate issues like unrealistic expectations, perfectionism, mom guilt, and challenges to work/life balance and limited support systems. Whether you're on the journey to and through parenthood (including pre- and postnatal care) or are navigating the effects of unresolved trauma, I will walk alongside you as we work on your reaching your goals.

We all deserve a safe space to be our authentic selves, where we can find support during the most intimate and vulnerable moments. I view our therapeutic relationship as a partnership and am here to work with you and honor your unique experience. As we work together, I aim to foster a judgment-free, safe space and empower you with the tools and skills to help you thrive. There is no problem too big or too small, and my role is to connect you with the answers, break relational patterns, and reacquaint you with your most authentic self.

My name is Brie Davis I am an LCSW (Licensed in FL, IL & CT) with specialty training in perinatal mental health. I am a mom to children on earth and in the stars. I love supporting mothers adjusting to parenthood, those experiencing postpartum mood disorders and those with current or past history of any pregnancy or infant loss.

I specialize in working with individuals, relationships, and families who present to therapy with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, perinatal anxiety and mood disorders, couple/family conflicts, and experiences of grief and loss. I have a special interest in working with mothers/birthing individuals who are struggling with issues related to perinatal mental health such as infertility, pregnancy loss, and prenatal/ postpartum anxiety and depression. In addition to being a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, I also am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider (PMH-C).

Are you ready to attune to your own story and needs? Are you looking for ways to heal and grow the way you interact with yourself, your loved ones, and others? Individuals and couples use the therapeutic space to gain insight, practice new skills and responses, foster healing and growth to overcome historical and current challenges, learn how to identify and change patterns that continue to get in the way of the relationships they envision, and practice how to lean into speciality support during conception and fertility journeys, pregnancy, and postpartum.

I believe everyone deserves to enjoy a meaningful, fulfilling life, but I know from experience how challenging that can be at times. Let me help you develop coping skills for various issues such as relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, pre and postpartum issues, career-related issues, teen issues, and attachment and family issues.

My practice specializes in providing individual therapy to women of all ages who are struggling with attachment trauma, anxiety, divorce, motherhood, and relationship conflict. My specializations include attachment focused EMDR, perinatal mental health, insecure attachment, anxiety, and trauma. I offer attachment informed psychotherapy which is based off the principle that early relationships with caregivers profoundly influence our ability to trust and feel safe with others. This can show up most commonly in our adult relationships.

I offer practical, solution-focused goal-oriented psychotherapy aimed at timely symptom relief and problem resolution. My clients, being adults, determine their own therapy goals and agenda. My style is respectful, but interactive. I do not tell my clients what to do but I will always tell you honestly how I feel about the things that you present. I believe therapy should be time-limited and results-oriented, NOT a life-long continuous process. I believe that people can change, or else I would not be in this business. I delight in helping people master the tools which facilitate desired change.

The current state of the world can feel overwhelming, confusing, and scary. Those of us who hold marginalized identities have to work extra hard to feel safe, valid, and empowered. LGBTQIA+ communities, folks with different abilities, people who are a marginalized gender, as well as those who would like to explore their whiteness and their privilege- I am right here with you. Past traumas can often impact how we are able to show up for ourselves and others. We each have the ability to find our unique path to fulfillment and wholeness.

I am dedicated and passionate about forming a meaningful bond with each client I work with. Empathic, effective, and client-centered mental health care are foundations of my therapeutic practice, and I aspire to create a space that is both welcoming and safe for all clients.

Flourish Counseling & Wellness is a group practice providing counseling, advocacy and resources focused on women's and perinatal mental health - from fertility to pregnancy, through postpartum and parenthood. We envision a world where families have the information and support they need to heal, connect and flourish. To support that vision, we have assembled an experienced group of clinicians to serve clients in Chicago, Oak Park, and throughout Illinois. Our team consists of clinical social workers, psychologists, PhDs, marriage/family therapists, certified perinatal mental health clinicians, and a psychiatric nurse practitioner.

Coping with the challenges of having a baby can be isolating and overwhelming but help and support is out there. I specialize in working with pregnant and postpartum women who are struggling with feelings of anxiety, isolation, sadness, or not feeling like themselves. Together, we can work to navigate the identity, family, and lifestyle changes that occur during the transition to parenthood. I also have experience and specialized training in providing therapy to individuals coping with the impact of infertility, medically complex pregnancies, or birth trauma.

Coping with life challenges is not something you have to go through alone. Many people seek therapy for support, information, and new ideas on how to better handle the curve balls that life can throw sometimes. I believe that human beings are incredibly resilient and sometimes need assistance in recognizing their own inner strength to create positive changes in their lives. The therapeutic relationship should be collaborative, built upon both mutual respect and independence, and I hope to empower my clients to find opportunities for personal growth so that they can move forward with their goals.

Transitioning to parenthood and managing emotions postpartum can be difficult. As a perinatal therapist, my goal is to provide a safe space where you can process these major life changes, understand past experiences that are negatively impacting your present self and identify coping skills. I use a trauma informed approach that is strengths based. I have the Perinatal Mental Health Certification through Postpartum Support International. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Are you overwhelmed in your role as a parent, birth worker, pregnant person, or just as a member of society in general? Do you feel stressed trying to juggle your many responsibilities, caring for others and often leaving yourself last? Perhaps you are easily overstimulated, which feels like it's getting in the way of your relationships and work. You want to feel confident, but each day is a struggle, leading to shame and guilt. Perfectionism, worries, and sadness have taken over your life, making it hard to function without falling into "all or nothing" thinking.

When life becomes difficult to manage, reaching out for professional support is a sign of strength. Choosing to begin therapy can be a gift to yourself - an opportunity to deepen your self-awareness, build more effective and positive relationships and live a healthy, more fulfilling life. I provide a safe and supportive environment where we can work together to address challenges, change negative patterns of thinking and behavior and adopt new ways to work within yourself to improve your life. I will help you utilize your strengths, increase compassion toward yourself and gain confidence to make necessary and lasting changes.

Hello! I am a bilingual therapist passionate about working with clients from different backgrounds and cultures. Since 2014, I have been offering services to clients who have experienced trauma in their lives and who have experienced intense emotions of sadness, fear, anger, worry, low self-esteem, or affecting their interpersonal relationships. I offer clients a safe space to process their feelings and experiences, teaching them skills that can help them regulate their emotions and improve their quality of life. I believe healing occurs by creating and promoting a safe therapeutic relationship.

Are you finding it hard to be motivated? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Are you a new parent and are feeling overwhelmed by your new bundle of joy? If you are feeling any of these things therapy can be a space to find balance and manage your feelings of overwhelm, anxiousness and sadness.

I help individuals navigate uncertainty and stress, while gaining insight into themselves and their relationships. Many clients find this helpful at times of major transition–recently graduated from college, while in a new relationship, or when becoming a parent. My practice focuses on anxiety, relationships, and the challenges and joys of parenthood; I have a special interest in working with parents-to-be and first-time parents.