Therapists in 60148

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As solution-focused therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Picture our sessions as friendly conversations on the journey to personal growth and self-compassion. Whether you're a kid discovering the world, a teen navigating the complexities of adolescence, or a young adult facing life's twists and turns, I'm here to support you. My approach is about fostering a relaxed atmosphere, ensuring that our time together feels comfortable and tailored to your unique needs. While I'm here to help with a variety of challenges, my main focus is assisting clients with their anxiety, depression, and trauma. We'll explore strategies to navigate life's hurdles with resiliency and a realistic mindset.

Have you been feeling invalidated, like no one is taking the time to really listen to what you're going through? The most important focus I have for my clients is to ensure I meet them right where they are at, and they feel safe and validated. I am LGBTQiA+ affirming, a member of WPATH and the Gender Affirming Collaborative Coalition of Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago. I am committed to the long-term evolution and healing of all people regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or ethnicity. I work with my clients in an empowering atmosphere where they are able to explore all of the moving pieces.

Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed in your life and want to gain control back again? I am dedicated to helping people with the struggles they are facing by developing a caring relationship in which to work toward mutually determined therapeutic goals. I provide individual and family counseling and enjoy working with a variety of people.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who has also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor(CADC) and a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology(MCP). Much of my training has been centered in client-centered theory and I also have specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). In addition to being traditionally trained, I also incorporate​ a holistic, integrated approach toward psychotherapy which includes aspects of mindfulness and Eastern philosophy, providing individual, family and couples therapy as well as intervention work.

I believe that healthy human connection has the power to heal and transform relational patterns. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, families, adolescents and children create healthy human connections. With the integration of faith in therapy, healthy relationships can be formed and broken relationships can be repaired. In working with me, you will receive compassionate, honest and quality care. Let me help you navigate through broken relationships, adjustments in life, marriage, parenting and teenage stuff. I have experience working with multicultural families, ethnic minorities, and ministry families.

I believe that we all have an innate wisdom and capacity to know the solutions to our problems but we may not be aware of our potential. My goal is to empower you to build upon your inner resources and that's how I chose the name of my practice; Self Empowerment Center. I seek to understand your personal, cultural and spiritual beliefs. Through this holistic approach, I tailor treatments based upon your unique needs. Therapy process is like an organized sport which has players and a coach. Players make the moves, working hard (you) and the coach (me) is guiding and directing.

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have worked in the mental health field since 2015 in both community mental health and private practice settings. I have experience working with individuals (children, adolescents and adults), couples and families processing a myriad of concerns. Being black, Puerto Rican and a part of the LGBTQ community, I recognize the importance culture and background plays in life and in a therapeutic setting. I use client-centered, trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches to help clients move towards greater wellbeing and understanding of oneself and the world around them.

Hello, I’m Whitney Perdun, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist working with individuals, families, and couples. I have eight years of experience specializing in anxiety, depression, self esteem, marital/pre-marital, and emotional disturbance issues. I use a mix of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems, Grief Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, and Structural Planning. My goal is to help you build healthy relationships and find balance, understanding, peace, and safety.