Therapists in Chicago, IL
Tatiana Vukotic
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60646
My therapeutic approach is primarily rooted within Relational psychology, incorporating Systems, Psychodynamic, and Existential perspectives.
It takes a great deal of courage to share your experiences with someone, and I am honored to walk this journey with you! Together we can explore how current (and past) stressors and uncertainties may be impacting your lived experience. I aim to co-create an open and warm therapeutic space of collaboration where we can unfold your experiences and culture while strengthening insight, healthy coping skills, and self-compassion. In this process we can explore a holistic understanding of your self in the context of your relationships and the world. I offer easy-to-use, HIPAA-compliant TeleHealth/teletherapy services.
My therapeutic approach is primarily rooted within Relational psychology, incorporating Systems, Psychodynamic, and Existential perspectives.
It takes a great deal of courage to share your experiences with someone, and I am honored to walk this journey with you! Together we can explore how current (and past) stressors and uncertainties may be impacting your lived experience. I aim to co-create an open and warm therapeutic space of collaboration where we can unfold your experiences and culture while strengthening insight, healthy coping skills, and self-compassion. In this process we can explore a holistic understanding of your self in the context of your relationships and the world. I offer easy-to-use, HIPAA-compliant TeleHealth/teletherapy services.
Aleksandar Kajmakoski
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60626 (Online Only)
We are all the sum of our parts, made up of all the little pieces we have collected from the world, from others, and from ourselves throughout our lives. And while we continually craft our ever-evolving lives, some of these pieces may not fit together the way they used to or the way we want them to. In these moments, it can be incredibly difficult to know where we want to go or how to get there. As a queer, trans non-binary, first-generation Macedonian-American, I firmly believe that showing up as your authentic self is an incredibly radical act that can enhance your capacity to learn, heal, love, and grow.
We are all the sum of our parts, made up of all the little pieces we have collected from the world, from others, and from ourselves throughout our lives. And while we continually craft our ever-evolving lives, some of these pieces may not fit together the way they used to or the way we want them to. In these moments, it can be incredibly difficult to know where we want to go or how to get there. As a queer, trans non-binary, first-generation Macedonian-American, I firmly believe that showing up as your authentic self is an incredibly radical act that can enhance your capacity to learn, heal, love, and grow.
Amra Klempic
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60614
Dr. Klempic experience is based on working with multi-ethical, culturally and economically diverse clientele in multiple settings that include hospitals, short/long-term care facility/nursing home, private practices and private/public clinics. Dr. Klempic has been providing Comprehensive Neuropsychological and Psychological Evaluations, Capacity Evaluations, Individual and Family Psychotherapy to adults and elderly with multiple neurological, medical and psychological problems, such as dementia, chronic pain, headache/migraines, head trauma, Parkinson’s, stroke, ADHD, learning disorders, autism and various psychiatric conditions.
Dr. Klempic experience is based on working with multi-ethical, culturally and economically diverse clientele in multiple settings that include hospitals, short/long-term care facility/nursing home, private practices and private/public clinics. Dr. Klempic has been providing Comprehensive Neuropsychological and Psychological Evaluations, Capacity Evaluations, Individual and Family Psychotherapy to adults and elderly with multiple neurological, medical and psychological problems, such as dementia, chronic pain, headache/migraines, head trauma, Parkinson’s, stroke, ADHD, learning disorders, autism and various psychiatric conditions.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.