"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 like to think of therapy as the search for balance in one's life. For many, it begins with seeking greater understanding about one's concerns and situation. With that understanding, a new narrative of life's experiences and meaning can be found. The understanding is the first part of change; the rest (which may sometimes be the longer part) is a process of working with self-compassion towards that balance. Although my undergraduate education was in Creative Writing and Fine Arts at the University of Michigan, the most creative process I've encountered has been psychotherapy."

"Due to the ever increasing demands placed on us and our time, situations can arise that overwhelm our ability to cope. As we struggle to deal with these challenges, we can begin to feel anxious, sad, and even depressed. I believe that all people have an innate ability to navigate through these difficult times. However, we can become stuck, losing the creativity and humor needed to manage these challenges."

"I work with couples, families and individuals from diverse populations who want to live more fulfilling lives by addressing and helping to solve relationship challenges. I have a particular interest in working with those experiencing life transitions such as adolescents, couples moving into new phases of their relationship (marriage, birth of a child, mid-life, etc.), and women exploring the "what's next" in their lives. My work is influenced by a belief that physical, mental, and emotional well-being are interrelated, and that each of these components plays an important role in overall health."

"People often search for a therapist when they feel like they've tried everything and it's just not working well enough. It can be hard to see a situation clearly when you've been immersed in it for so long. I help people to take a step back, so they can see things more objectively. Through psychotherapy, people can find internal strength and resources they didn't know were there. They can then start to see new perspectives, both of themselves and their situations, and can begin to make changes."

"Jamie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Jamie believes in developing a trusting, supportive relationship with his clients, understanding that the decision to address one's issues can be both frightening and overwhelming. He believes that contentment in life is attainable, and will commit to walking with the client as they face fear, challenges and change. Jamie uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness approaches, as well as offering a variety of recovery models to facilitate his client's personal growth. Jamie earned his MSW from the University of Maryland."

"It can be tough to feel seen, heard and understood. Even day-to-day life experiences can be painful if you're feeling alone and vulnerable and the idea of starting or restarting therapy and finding the right fit can be intimidating. You may worry that you wont find a therapist who takes time to understand you and what you're going through without judgement. "

"I work with children, teens, adults, and families presenting with a variety of clinical concerns including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and trauma. "

"I have a special interest in treating anxiety disorders including OCD, generalized anxiety, health anxiety, social anxiety and panic disorder. Anxiety often manifests with physical symptoms and can be debilitating. I believe that by better understanding ourselves we learn to respond to situations in healthier ways. Psychotherapy provides insight and self awareness which can help eliminate symptoms and dramatically improve quality of life. I am passionate about my work and consider it a privilege to be of help."

"There are a lot of theories about why people are the way they are and why they do what they do. What I have learned for certain thus far is that people are complex, with complex thoughts, complex feelings, and complex struggles. I specialize in working with young and middle-aged adults with longstanding difficulties, including chronic depression and anxiety, feelings of emptiness, loneliness, distrust, and impulsivity. The people I most often work with especially struggle in their interpersonal and romantic relationships. "

"People who seek my services as a psychotherapist often feel stressed, stuck, or even hopeless. These feelings can stem from difficulties in personal relationships (couple/marital, parent/child, aging parents, boss), life transitions (parenthood, infertility, illness, career change), loss (of a loved one,employment), or self-destructive behaviors (abusive relationships, eating disorders, substance abuse). By analyzing the dynamics of these challenges in a confidential environment, utilizing time-tested theories, those with whom I work are often able to relieve their stress, "move-on" with confidence, and even see a clear path when previously all was bleak."

"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."

"It's a brave decision to seek therapy and the experience can be the greatest gift you give yourself. I offer a relaxing space where you can reflect and focus on personal growth and positive change. I provide positive feedback to help you address current life challenges and resolve long standing issues. Often the goal of therapy can be as simple as becoming aware of patterns and understanding how your motivations are linked to certain behaviors."

"I am a clinical psychologist practicing in downtown Chicago, Hyde Park, and in Evanston, Illinois. I treat adults, adolescents, and young adults, providing assessments, psychotherapy and case management. I provide treatment for addictions, anxiety and depression, couples and marital problems, life transitions, and grief and loss."

"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 believe that with every challenge we face, growth, healing and peace are possible. It is an honor to be welcomed into the life of someone facing difficult changes or stages in life. Sometimes, these changes are welcomed, but stressful and overwhelming. Other challenges are simply difficult and we need support. I believe that therapy is a safe, warm and effective place to achieve wellness, hope and wholeness. We will work together at your pace to solve problems, broaden perspectives, grow personally, motivate meaningful change, deepen strengths and manage stress."

"I believe psychotherapy offers a growth-fostering relationship: one that deepens your understanding of yourself, generating a sense of agency and choice throughout your life. I offer a supportive, therapeutic relationship-one that facilitates understanding you, your feelings, your choices, your losses, and your goals-as integral to the essential work of leading a healthy, meaningful life. I find that people often enter therapy feeling anxious, depressed, isolated or alone, amidst traumatic or ambiguous losses, and when ways of coping have become more harmful than helpful. I work with adults, emerging through older age, to support a transformative process of growth and change."

"As a therapist, I work collaboratively with clients to treat and manage their mental health issues. Due to the nature of our practice, I work with a wide range of clients negotiating unique life challenges. I provide individual psychotherapy, family therapy, psychological assessments, and evaluations for schools. Clients that seek treatment are generally managing symptoms from depression, anxiety, trauma, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or stress related issues. "

"If you are experiencing marriage or relationship challenges, a difficult divorced co-parenting situation, or stressful parenting issues, there are powerful skills, and simple shifts in thinking that can give you relief and help you find peace. I believe that the challenges we face are not failures; rather they are opportunities to grow and mature into ourselves. I specialize in relationship work, couples work, divorced co-parenting issues, family relationship work, emotions work (anger issues, anxiety and grief) and individual self-growth, including life transitions. Through my work with high-conflict divorced co-parenting, I have developed tolerance, patience, compassion and skill for working with difficult and challenging relationship dynamics. "