I enable clients to access the wisdom of their emotions to enhance their relationships and lives. Happy relationships and solid self-esteem are the foundations of psychological and emotional well-being, while disharmony, worries, and unhappiness signal that we need to experience new ways to effectively express feelings and enact aspirations in our lives. I strive to provide an inviting and nonjudgmental therapeutic context to empower clients to find satisfying ways to address concerns. My integrative approach draws upon Western science and Eastern wisdom, including Buddhist approaches to well-being.

My therapeutic approach looks at people holistically. I will take into account your mind, body, and spirit and the ways these intersect to make you the unique person that you are. I appreciate each person’s differences and will work collaboratively to reach goals that are important and meaningful to you. I take pride in being entrusted to help you navigate life’s ups and downs and will meet you wherever you are without judgement. I value building a strong, trusting therapeutic alliance as well as providing a safe and open-minded space where you are welcome to be yourself.

Don't worry- you aren't the only one hesitant about going to therapy. I'm here to help people push past the stigma around going to therapy and feel comfortable to speak up rather than struggle in silence. Talking about mental and emotional health, and feeling accepted can make all the difference. I typically work with issues regarding: anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and sex/body positivity. Regardless of what brought you here, I can provide solidarity and support and help you through this roller coaster known as life.

It takes courage to look at what stands in the way of being our best self, and decide to find a path to feeling and doing better. I am an engaged and empathic individual and couples therapist who works to ensure that your experience is one free from judgment or criticism. I believe that you are the expert of your own experience, and because each person and relationship is unique, I aim to offer you individualized care as an active and collaborative therapist. I believe that therapy should be a safe space to grow into the person you hope to be, and I aim to support you in your journey.

Have you ever felt stuck while in a relationship or confused about who you are or where you want to be in your life? Do parts of you feel lost and insecure while other parts of you are so ready to change and give up old habits? These different parts of us may feel pressure from family, friends, work, school, and society to fit a mold of who we are supposed to be as a person. We may even put the most pressure on ourselves to be in control, strive for perfection, or please others. Yet, deep down we may feel empty, out of control, anxious, or inauthentic. You are not alone.

If you are serious about coping with all forms of stress in your life related to emotional,relational,work, and physical health than I am very interested in supporting you to develop the skills to heal yourself. I challenge people to move away from emotional ruts and embrace a happier and more productive life. If you are struggling with issues around self-esteem, substance abuse, fears and phobias, and/or relationship challenges, I can give you the support you need to improve the quality of your life. Please call: (773) 593-5492.

NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a M.S in Child Development & Family Studies, specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, from Purdue University. I specialize in working with couples, parents and co-parents, families, teens and Adults. My systemic approach goes beyond the individual and addresses problems within the context of people's relationships and environment. I believe relationships form a key part of health & well-being and strive to help people work through/resolve their emotional injuries to achieve happiness & harmony internally (within one's self) and externally (in relationships).

The ideal client is seeking out reassurance and support in times of calm as well as crisis. The goal is to help clients with the issues facing them every day to treat the entire person, not just the pinpointed issue. A therapist is only as strong as the relationship with each client. Each client is unique, as such, together we find an approach to therapy that fits to your specific goals and needs. Nobody starts therapy because everything is wonderful, whether it be divorce, relationships, depression, anxiety, substance use, sex, kink and/or other issues, you don't have to do this alone. Stop struggling alone, together we can do it.

I’m a big believer that therapy doesn’t have to be buttoned-up or artificial. It should be comfortable and real. I prefer to facilitate a casual, collaborative, & affirming environment where we can openly discuss anything that’s on your mind and empower you to explore who you are and how you relate to others. I work with individuals, couples, open/polyamorous relationships, and adult families. In addition, I specialize in working working with athletes, e-sports athletes, musicians, and fellow therapists.

I am a conversational therapist. I attempt to establish a comfortable environment that allows for humor and examples to clarify concepts and patterns of thinking. I believe in empowering the client for change and am an empathic and intuitive listener which allows me to hone in on client strengths. Directly communicating these strengths and modeling behavior offers the client the opportunity to achieve milestones leading to increased self-esteem.

Sometimes it may feel like the day has been a struggle to survive. Overwhelming emotions and feelings of fear can prevent us from leading our lives fully. As a therapist, I believe that taking time to learn more about ourselves and intentionally increasing our feelings of safety allows us to activate our innate ability to heal and take us on a journey towards a life in which we are thriving. I work to provide an unoppressive space for you to explore your emotional health and identity in order to identify internal conflict and work to move forward creatively.

During my career in the mental health field, I have learned that the biggest thing for my clients is fostering a judgement-free space where one can be authentic and feel genuinely heard. My approach has been described as engaging, empathic, direct, and non-judgmental. I use humor in my sessions to humanize the process of therapy. I work to create a space where you can be your authentic self and break down any barriers you may have to lead you to feel empowered and at ease.

(Sessions are conducted virtually) Dr. Waseberg is a psychotherapist and professor of counseling psychology. He helps individuals&couples struggling with relationship issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, ED, PTSD, alcohol/drugs, abandonment, social&separation anxiety, phobia, narcissism, bipolar/borderline and other psychological issues. He digs deep into the roots of your underlying issues, while providing you a safe non-judgmental space with empathy. He has rich experience providing counseling in private practice as well as Inpatient Residential Treatment, Partial Hospitalization-PHP, and Intensive Outpatient-IOP.

Are you going through a difficult time having more bad days than good ones? Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? Is your relationship with your partner or spouse struggling? I can help you better understand these situations in your life and create solutions for them. I can help you process and understand your thoughts and feelings. My practical approach entails a therapeutic alliance that is warm, empathic, supportive and interactive. At the core of my work is a belief in an individual's innate capacity to grow and adapt which contributes to lasting improvements and changes in one's overall quality of life.

I believe each of us can benefit from therapy as a space to grapple with life’s difficulties. My ideal client is anyone who is motivated to explore their relationship with themselves and others. I work with adults to address relationship issues, adjustment to life transitions, identity, stress, anxiety, as well as eating and body image concerns. I enjoy working with those who identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ community, artists/creatives, immigrants and first-generation Americans, and high-achieving students and professionals alike. I also have experience working with those managing physical health conditions and their caregivers.

Life brings unavoidable pain, discomfort and stress. We have all experienced difficult thoughts and emotions. I am passionate about supporting clients as they navigate this, helping them to connect with their values and remain present in their lives so that they may live a meaningful and flourishing life.

I offer therapeutic interventions with warmth and compassion, focusing on strengths to help identify opportunities for change and actualization. My primary areas of experience include depression/anxiety and other mental health concerns, substance use/recovery, and concerns related to gender or sexuality.

Virtual appointments with Simple Practice tool and telephone or in person. Therapy is an Investment in yourself and a first step in making positive life changes. With over 20 years of experience I bring compassion, sensitivity and a genuine interest to solution focused treatment. I approach treatment through active listening in a conversational style. Together we will establish areas of your life in which you would like to make changes and we will develop goals & strategies to maximize your desired outcomes. Unresolved past issues will be addressed & integrated into treatment to enrich growth and positive change.

I approach therapy based upon the three core values: Curiosity, Compassion, and Community. I want to be curious about each client or couple that walks through my door. I want to know their unique problem and share some of my knowledge and skills to assist in meeting their goals. I want to be compassionate to each individual and explore what fosters their own sense of compassion. I also want to understand a person's community. Isolation is a painful state of being and I want to find how clients connect to others and build an environment of safety.

I work with people who are experiencing anxiety and distress. Many feel stuck in unsatisfying experiences. We can gently explore these experiences together in ways that can loosen their "grip", and bring innate healing resources into play, cultivating a deeper sense of ease and opportunity in our daily experience. The dissolving of these unsatisfying patterns, and the appearance and growth of more satisfying ones, happens in both individual and relationship therapy.