Therapists in Chicago, IL

I believe in the transformative power of change. Learning to work with impermanence and change holds the key to our freedom. As we navigate life's unexpected challenges and transitions, I offer myself as a compassionate companion on your journey towards self-discovery and personal growth. As a trauma informed therapist, my therapeutic approach emphasizes authenticity, vulnerability, cultural humility, transparency and focus on mind-body relations. I incorporate mindfulness, somatics, and parts work into our sessions, recognizing that our inner selves are composed of various facets, each with its own unique needs and perspectives.

Life is not always easy - whether psychological or environmental, obstacles often come before us. I am passionate about assisting clients feel empowered to move past these obstacles to have the type of lives that they envision for themselves. I believe this is something we are all deserving of in our lives. Let’s work together by looking at what goals you have and creating a plan on how to achieve them. I will assist you by providing a safe, affirming, inclusive, warm, and open environment where you feel comfortable saying whatever is on their mind. We will work as a team to get you where you want to be.

Finding the right therapist can be daunting, and I honor the courage required of entering therapy. I prioritize empathy, compassion, and genuine connection in my work with emerging and established adults, creating a safe and strong therapeutic alliance to support change. I primarily use an insight-oriented approach to therapy, helping clients better understand their own subjective experience by exploring past experiences and relationships and identifying patterns of behavior that influence their current presentation today; however, I adapt my approach to the needs of each client.

Could you use a safe space to process a major life transition? Are you looking for guidance on improving your relationships? I see therapy as a valuable tool to reflect on life, unpack how you're feeling, and discover what changes you can make to be more satisfied. My therapeutic style tends to be a good fit for clients who identify as perfectionists, struggle with anxiety and uncertainty, or who are experiencing stress from significant phase of life changes like a new job, marriage, or having kids. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C).

I help individuals, couples, families, and executives improve their relationships to others and themselves. I combine insight, mindfulness, and experiential models of therapy to increase awareness of the process and patterns that keep people stuck and identify and implement new ways of being with themselves and others. I actively guide clients through different ways of thinking and communicating in session and will often assign “homework” to deepen this work outside of session. Trained at Northwestern University, I am an integrative and systemic therapist who pulls from a number of different evidence-based models of therapy.

You're the queen of putting pressure on yourself to be perfect, well-liked, and successful. And while you are pretty put-together on the outside, the pressure you feel inside is insane. How do you stop the internal noise that says you're not good enough and everything will go wrong? Good news: our team of therapists can teach you how to re-wire yourself to feel calm while maintaining your high standards. We'll help you ditch the stress, hustle, and burnout and introduce you to your healthiest, highest performing self with unique, individualized tools to build your confidence and cultivate overall wellness in every area of your life.

Jane has worked with children & adults facing life transitions, medical & learning disabilities, addiction, personality disorders, trauma, grief, psychosis, mood disorders, anxiety, & relationship challenges. Jane has 13 years of training & graduated from Loyola University Chicago. Jane is the founder of Summit Counseling Group, which helps people to live happier, healthier & more productive lives. Through the use of humanistic psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, & integrative holistic approaches, clients develop skills and coping tools to better manage life's various obstacles. Therapy sessions develop insight into behavior trends, emotions, & communication patterns to create real progress.

My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that we are all deserving of relationships in which we feel seen, heard, secure, and valued. Within the context of such relationships, meaningful growth, healing, and change can happen. I prioritize these needs in the therapeutic space and practice therapy through a relational, attachment-based, and trauma-informed lens. My clinical experience includes supporting clients with anxiety, depression, emotional awareness and regulation, complex trauma, grief/loss, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges.

Sex, relationships, sexual connection, and intimacy are all topics that can feel isolating, and scary. But, with the right supportive partner, it can feel freeing. As a culturally sensitive Couple and Family Therapist, I can help you navigate these struggles, and support you through the process. I understand that embarking on a journey of therapy can seem daunting, which is why I am here to take the drive with you. During your therapy journey, you will have control of the steering wheel but will have the full support of myself in the passenger seat beside you. Together we can embark on a journey that can create a healthier you.

We specialize in complex trauma/C-PTSD, PTSD, depression/anxiety, relationship issues, dissociative disorders, personality disorders, life transitions/adjustment, anger management, obsessive-compulsive behaviors/OCD, self-esteem/shame, oppositional defiance in children, substance abuse, ADHD (children and adults).

My style of therapy is best suited towards clients who hope to develop a meaningful therapeutic relationship that can be used to better understand and address uncomfortable feelings and problematic relational patterns. By helping clients talk about disappointing and hurtful relationships throughout their lives, I have been amazed to see how well clients can make sense of what once seemed confusing and disorienting, ultimately moving forward with greater confidence. Additionally, I have a deep respect for the healing process that ensues when people can express their feelings and thoughts free of fear or inhibition.

I support long-term couples struggling with conflict and disconnection who may feel unsure how to solve their challenges or rekindle their loving dynamic. I help couples improve communication skills, identify and express underlying vulnerable emotions, and ultimately deepen their intimacy and romantic connection. I also support folks with dysfunctional family and/or religious histories, who are interested in alternative healing approaches. This may entail witnessing the pain and patterns of the past, and then potentially reclaiming and reimagining their relationship with spirituality.

I focus on helping people feel best in relationship with themselves, others, and the world around them. Throughout the past 10 years, I have specialized in supporting folks having relationship concerns, experiencing partner abuse, or working through the impacts of trauma, anxiety and depression. I offer support around common feelings of anxiety, self-criticism, and shame with an intentional focus on self-compassion and understanding. I hope to help you find your way forward, re-center yourself, and thrive.

The individuals who come to me for support are those struggling with eating disorders. We work together to identify goals that are important to you, and address some underlying self esteem concerns and lack of power within your life. Together, we take your power back, eliminating the compulsive need to control food. The second population I serve are those with marital and relationship issues. I have completed Level 1 training of the Gottman method and utilize the strategies to help couples identify the ways in which they sabotage their relationship and restore the friendship that originally brought you together as a couple.

As a queer, sex-positive and neurodivergent affirming therapist, I am passionate about working with folks whose experience is shaped by feeling "different"- due to sexuality, gender, ADHD/Autism, or relationship orientation. Many of my clients experience interpersonal challenges including social anxiety, people-pleasing, and fears of rejection. I am here to provide gentle feedback about the ways you can be kinder to yourself and practice firm but flexible boundaries.

The bravest thing you can do is begin to understand your own story. As a black woman, a sister, a daughter and a mother; I too have been in your shoes. Throughout life we are told we have to remain strong and we never get the opportunity to not be the strong one for once. This causes built up anxiety, depression and negative emotions which are then taken out on the ones we love the most. Are you ready to face the past trauma and experiences you have not had the opportunity to process? If so, I am the right therapist for you.

I am a thoughtful, caring, therapist, with 25+ yrs experience helping people heal, enrich & stimulate their lives. Therapy relies on connection & the process of therapy. In these difficult times there's pervasive confusion & disappointment. Talking things through & exploring complicated feelings is essential. I can help articulate goals & make plans to help you feel fulfilled. Through the years I work with teens, adults, LGBTQ & straight couples, & groups. I also teach the Artist Way, about connecting with your creativity and finding your voice. In addition I do career counseling. I love my work and feel lucky to do what I do.

I believe in the power of human connection and the part it plays in healing. I bring genuineness to sessions and meet clients where they are at. In addition to my psychotherapy experience, I am a certified yoga instructor who strongly believes in the mind-body connection and approaching healing in a holistic manner. My approach to therapy emphasizes the power of being in-tuned with the body to help understand the mind. I am passionate about helping individuals overcome the challenges of significant life transitions such as infertility, postpartum struggles, and parenthood.

I believe that therapy is an incredibly powerful tool which can help us understand the good, the bad, the happy, and the sad. I believe in creating a nurturing and supportive therapeutic relationship, which can allow for self-discovery, exploration, and healing. My goal is to look at life through clients’ eyes to offer new skills and empower them to face challenges & overcome obstacles. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, transitions, trauma, and more I am happy to support you. I know that starting therapy may be a scary prospect, but I’m here to walk you through it.