Psychological Testing and Evaluation Therapists in 60614
My name is Sara Taxman and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I have extensive experience with youth and families across multiple treatment settings including private practices, therapeutic day and boarding schools, residential treatment centers, outpatient psychiatric clinics, and inpatient psychiatric hospitals. I provide psychotherapy to individuals with emotion regulation difficulties, eating and mood disorders, trauma, suicidality, and self-injurious behaviors. I have comprehensive training and experience using evidence-based therapies, including dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
My name is Sara Taxman and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I have extensive experience with youth and families across multiple treatment settings including private practices, therapeutic day and boarding schools, residential treatment centers, outpatient psychiatric clinics, and inpatient psychiatric hospitals. I provide psychotherapy to individuals with emotion regulation difficulties, eating and mood disorders, trauma, suicidality, and self-injurious behaviors. I have comprehensive training and experience using evidence-based therapies, including dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Self growth and seeking support is not always an easy thing to do. My commitment to you is that I will do my best to create a safe space to explore barriers and patterns in order to utilize your strengths and build a more fulfilling life. Whether you are experiencing a tough life transition, navigating relationships and identities or having difficulty managing emotional stressors, I will do my best to be a source of assistance.
Self growth and seeking support is not always an easy thing to do. My commitment to you is that I will do my best to create a safe space to explore barriers and patterns in order to utilize your strengths and build a more fulfilling life. Whether you are experiencing a tough life transition, navigating relationships and identities or having difficulty managing emotional stressors, I will do my best to be a source of assistance.
I serve populations who are experiencing: depression, anxiety, trauma, acculturation issues, familial conflict, parenting, life transitions and adjustments, loss and grief, men’s issues, identity development, and academic concerns. I have previously served children, adolescents, emerging adults, adults, and families at school settings, outpatient settings, inpatient settings, and community mental health settings. I am passionate serving populations who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, immigrants, and spiritual and/or religious.
I serve populations who are experiencing: depression, anxiety, trauma, acculturation issues, familial conflict, parenting, life transitions and adjustments, loss and grief, men’s issues, identity development, and academic concerns. I have previously served children, adolescents, emerging adults, adults, and families at school settings, outpatient settings, inpatient settings, and community mental health settings. I am passionate serving populations who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, immigrants, and spiritual and/or religious.
Choosing to pursue therapy can be a vulnerable choice and one that requires commitment and authenticity. As a gay man, I believe it is particularly important to find a space where you feel that you can be your authentic self. To me, therapy is a space to be vulnerable, learn about yourself, set goals, and develop skills. My goal is to create a collaborative space in which you feel heard, accepted, and adequately challenged to non-judgmentally explore whatever brings you to therapy. This includes ensuring that the space is inclusive of all genders, abilities, sexual orientations, racial/ethnic identities, and other identities.
Choosing to pursue therapy can be a vulnerable choice and one that requires commitment and authenticity. As a gay man, I believe it is particularly important to find a space where you feel that you can be your authentic self. To me, therapy is a space to be vulnerable, learn about yourself, set goals, and develop skills. My goal is to create a collaborative space in which you feel heard, accepted, and adequately challenged to non-judgmentally explore whatever brings you to therapy. This includes ensuring that the space is inclusive of all genders, abilities, sexual orientations, racial/ethnic identities, and other identities.
My approach to therapy is holistic and incorporates the connection of the mind, body and emotions. Clients have described me as warm, supportive, non-judgmental and calm. My goal is to help better manage your thoughts, feelings, and to help you feel happier and healthier. I welcome the opportunity to join your journey to healing and recovery.
My approach to therapy is holistic and incorporates the connection of the mind, body and emotions. Clients have described me as warm, supportive, non-judgmental and calm. My goal is to help better manage your thoughts, feelings, and to help you feel happier and healthier. I welcome the opportunity to join your journey to healing and recovery.
Accepting new clients in-person or virtual. Our approach is goal-oriented at all levels and we truly believe everyone deserves to be free from the things holding them back. At CFC you will find a team of therapists who truly care. We take our time to get to know our clients and create goals that we can support you with. Whether it is you and your partner seeking intimacy or you are looking for relief from anxiety that doesn't seem to ever go away; we are here to help. Our motto is to walk beside our clients and share in this journey. We have 3 EMDR trained therapists, 4 couples counselors, a somatic pain specialist, and 3 interns.
Accepting new clients in-person or virtual. Our approach is goal-oriented at all levels and we truly believe everyone deserves to be free from the things holding them back. At CFC you will find a team of therapists who truly care. We take our time to get to know our clients and create goals that we can support you with. Whether it is you and your partner seeking intimacy or you are looking for relief from anxiety that doesn't seem to ever go away; we are here to help. Our motto is to walk beside our clients and share in this journey. We have 3 EMDR trained therapists, 4 couples counselors, a somatic pain specialist, and 3 interns.
With 20 years of experience in residential, inpatient, and outpatient settings, my primary focus is helping individuals of all ages better deal with emotional regulation. This includes a range of mental health conditions, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, autism spectrum, obsessions, anger management, and interpersonal conflicts. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced significant life stressors and are looking for positive ways of coping. I provide both short- and long-term therapy for individuals seeking healthier methods of understanding and dealing with a variety of life issues.
With 20 years of experience in residential, inpatient, and outpatient settings, my primary focus is helping individuals of all ages better deal with emotional regulation. This includes a range of mental health conditions, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, autism spectrum, obsessions, anger management, and interpersonal conflicts. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced significant life stressors and are looking for positive ways of coping. I provide both short- and long-term therapy for individuals seeking healthier methods of understanding and dealing with a variety of life issues.
Dr. Eun-Yeop Lee is an MA and IL Licensed Psychologist (Pediatric Neuropsychologist), Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). She completed her doctorate in School Psychology with a specialization in Pediatric Health Issues at the University of South Florida. She has trained and worked across children's hospitals, outpatient clinics, private practice settings in Boston and Chicago.
Dr. Eun-Yeop Lee is an MA and IL Licensed Psychologist (Pediatric Neuropsychologist), Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). She completed her doctorate in School Psychology with a specialization in Pediatric Health Issues at the University of South Florida. She has trained and worked across children's hospitals, outpatient clinics, private practice settings in Boston and Chicago.
Dr. Charissa Simon-Wright
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, CADC, CODP-I, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60614
Charissa Simon-Wright earned her MS in Psychology with a Specialization in Addictions from Perdue University and a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology at Walden University with a specialization in Health Psychology. Charissa has also obtained certifications as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), a Co-Occurring Disorder Professional (CODP-I), and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
Charissa Simon-Wright earned her MS in Psychology with a Specialization in Addictions from Perdue University and a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology at Walden University with a specialization in Health Psychology. Charissa has also obtained certifications as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), a Co-Occurring Disorder Professional (CODP-I), and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
Over the years, I have developed an eclectic perspective to therapy and utilize a unique combination of psychotherapy, mind-body awareness and hypnotic relaxation techniques, family systems therapy, emotion focused therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques. My wide range of knowledge and competency in various psychological theories allows me to be flexible in my treatment. I aim to revive my patients from the current positions in their lives and help bring in the much needed harmony and infused positivity that will allow my clients to progress in their minds, their mental health and their overall life.
Over the years, I have developed an eclectic perspective to therapy and utilize a unique combination of psychotherapy, mind-body awareness and hypnotic relaxation techniques, family systems therapy, emotion focused therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques. My wide range of knowledge and competency in various psychological theories allows me to be flexible in my treatment. I aim to revive my patients from the current positions in their lives and help bring in the much needed harmony and infused positivity that will allow my clients to progress in their minds, their mental health and their overall life.
LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services offers services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I am co-owner and have worked extensively as an adolescent, adult, and couples therapist. My style is empathic, warm, and informative. At times, I am direct and challenging with clients in order to facilitate growth and insight. I draw upon relational, systems, and cognitive-behavioral approaches and tailor my treatment to each individual/couple's unique needs. My background/training, helps foster connections with people from various ethinicities, religions, and cultural identifications. I work with common adjustment concerns as well as with serious mental health issues.
LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services offers services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I am co-owner and have worked extensively as an adolescent, adult, and couples therapist. My style is empathic, warm, and informative. At times, I am direct and challenging with clients in order to facilitate growth and insight. I draw upon relational, systems, and cognitive-behavioral approaches and tailor my treatment to each individual/couple's unique needs. My background/training, helps foster connections with people from various ethinicities, religions, and cultural identifications. I work with common adjustment concerns as well as with serious mental health issues.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, MSW, LCSW
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We are licensed in Utah, Oregon, Maine, Minnesota, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Colorado, Washington, Indiana, and Illinois. We offer both telehealth and in-person therapeutic services in select states. We work with individuals facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, mood disorders, family relations issues, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. Our goal is to help eliminate your crisis so you can have a stable life. We utilize various therapeutic approaches tailored to each client's presenting concerns, goals, and motivation, such as CBT, DBT, ACT, IPT and more.
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Psychologist, PsyD, MBA
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60614
Identifying interferences to optimal personal functioning and removing them is an important part of emotional growth, often leading to or facilitating an improved sense of health in the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspect of both individual and our interpersonal experiences.
My job, as a therapist, is to support my clients' feelings and thoughts however they may emerge, while at the same time working to encourage the transformation of those emotions and thoughts into transitions toward the pursuit of a fuller, more satisfying life.
Identifying interferences to optimal personal functioning and removing them is an important part of emotional growth, often leading to or facilitating an improved sense of health in the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspect of both individual and our interpersonal experiences.
My job, as a therapist, is to support my clients' feelings and thoughts however they may emerge, while at the same time working to encourage the transformation of those emotions and thoughts into transitions toward the pursuit of a fuller, more satisfying life.
During these trying times, I understand how anxiety, depression, relationship woes, physical and mental health challenges, and family strife can increase as if it's under a microscope! Individuals want and need internal working systems that help them do more than cope and survive, they need the strength and awareness to grow from trials and tribulations both within and outside of one's control.
During these trying times, I understand how anxiety, depression, relationship woes, physical and mental health challenges, and family strife can increase as if it's under a microscope! Individuals want and need internal working systems that help them do more than cope and survive, they need the strength and awareness to grow from trials and tribulations both within and outside of one's control.
A good fit between therapist and patient is an essential ingredient in forming an effective working alliance, assuming the therapist has strong academic credentials. That is why I encourage patients to do their research. The best way to determine whether people can work well together is to talk. There should be no charge for an initial phone consultation to evaluate this. If after a phone visit it doesn't feel like a good fit, I will help you find someone who is.
A good fit between therapist and patient is an essential ingredient in forming an effective working alliance, assuming the therapist has strong academic credentials. That is why I encourage patients to do their research. The best way to determine whether people can work well together is to talk. There should be no charge for an initial phone consultation to evaluate this. If after a phone visit it doesn't feel like a good fit, I will help you find someone who is.
I continually work to create an environment that feels safe, warm, and supportive for each person. My goals as a therapist are to establish connection, to be adaptable and creative enough that differences are respected and more alternatives explored, and to identify strengths that can be used as a foundation for coping. As a part of the process, goals are set to create balance between work, life, and self. Ultimately, an ideal client would recognize the need for more or a need for something to change in their situation and be brave enough to take the first major step and call.
I continually work to create an environment that feels safe, warm, and supportive for each person. My goals as a therapist are to establish connection, to be adaptable and creative enough that differences are respected and more alternatives explored, and to identify strengths that can be used as a foundation for coping. As a part of the process, goals are set to create balance between work, life, and self. Ultimately, an ideal client would recognize the need for more or a need for something to change in their situation and be brave enough to take the first major step and call.
Personally, I know how difficult it was for me to get out of bed when suffering from depression and anxiety and to go about the everyday when concerned about having another panic attack. I know how valuable it was for me to have someone to talk to that wouldn't judge me or make me feel guilty about being exactly where I was at the time. The idea of "you should be fine", or "you have no reason to be anxious or depressed" is hurtful and doesn't help.
Personally, I know how difficult it was for me to get out of bed when suffering from depression and anxiety and to go about the everyday when concerned about having another panic attack. I know how valuable it was for me to have someone to talk to that wouldn't judge me or make me feel guilty about being exactly where I was at the time. The idea of "you should be fine", or "you have no reason to be anxious or depressed" is hurtful and doesn't help.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from a variety of cultural backgrounds. While I tend conceptualize from a psychodynamic perspective, my treatment tends towards a more integrative model. I often use treatment techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused treatment. I believe that one theory alone is not necessarily going to apply to every individual from a multitude of cultures and backgrounds.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from a variety of cultural backgrounds. While I tend conceptualize from a psychodynamic perspective, my treatment tends towards a more integrative model. I often use treatment techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused treatment. I believe that one theory alone is not necessarily going to apply to every individual from a multitude of cultures and backgrounds.
I believe that therapy, through both our therapeutic relationship & collaborative work together, can be a very empowering & rewarding experience. My aim as a licensed clinical psychologist is to facilitate a comfortable, engaging space within which clients of all ages can achieve authentic change. The therapeutic process is unique to each individual, therefore I find that utilizing an integrative framework fosters the most effective self-reflection & personal growth. This includes incorporating concepts & interventions from different approaches & connecting with you & your child using creative & individually tailored techniques.
I believe that therapy, through both our therapeutic relationship & collaborative work together, can be a very empowering & rewarding experience. My aim as a licensed clinical psychologist is to facilitate a comfortable, engaging space within which clients of all ages can achieve authentic change. The therapeutic process is unique to each individual, therefore I find that utilizing an integrative framework fosters the most effective self-reflection & personal growth. This includes incorporating concepts & interventions from different approaches & connecting with you & your child using creative & individually tailored techniques.
Are you struggling with identity and belonging, questioning the essence of who you are? Your roles, culture, sexual orientation, gender, relationships, spirituality, body image, profession? I've specialized in work with members of the LGBTQIA communities, across the lifespan. I am particularly qualified to help you with coming out issues, self-esteem, substance abuse, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I believe everyone needs support, and when you're ready, I'll be honored to witness and encourage your healing. "Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be, and Embrace Who You Are." ~Brene Brown
Are you struggling with identity and belonging, questioning the essence of who you are? Your roles, culture, sexual orientation, gender, relationships, spirituality, body image, profession? I've specialized in work with members of the LGBTQIA communities, across the lifespan. I am particularly qualified to help you with coming out issues, self-esteem, substance abuse, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I believe everyone needs support, and when you're ready, I'll be honored to witness and encourage your healing. "Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be, and Embrace Who You Are." ~Brene Brown
