Substance Use Therapists in 60608

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Claire Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60608
My name is Claire Brown and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is making it what YOU want and need it to be. I see clients with a diverse range of needs, including mental health and substance use disorders. I'm comfortable treating many different mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, co-dependency, trauma, work-related stressors, and many, many others. Additionally, I'm a Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC) who has extensive experience supporting those struggling with substance use disorders.
My name is Claire Brown and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is making it what YOU want and need it to be. I see clients with a diverse range of needs, including mental health and substance use disorders. I'm comfortable treating many different mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, co-dependency, trauma, work-related stressors, and many, many others. Additionally, I'm a Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC) who has extensive experience supporting those struggling with substance use disorders.
(773) 322-1286 View (773) 322-1286
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Elba Iris Lara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60608
I am a substance use/mental health therapist and coach who specializes in individual, family and group therapy/education, and collaborate with community resources to better support clients in making long term changes.
Are you in a place where you feel the need to make changes in your life to improve your happiness and overall well-being? Maybe it's addressing your social drug/alcohol use, or wondering why you feel stuck, and feel the need to explore your intrinsic wants/needs. I believe there's an importance in empowering one's spirit, identifying blocks, and in learning new skills to strengthen one's ability to make wanted changes. I focus on enhancing existing strengths, encouraging mindfulness, and building coping skills to support these changes.
I am a substance use/mental health therapist and coach who specializes in individual, family and group therapy/education, and collaborate with community resources to better support clients in making long term changes.
Are you in a place where you feel the need to make changes in your life to improve your happiness and overall well-being? Maybe it's addressing your social drug/alcohol use, or wondering why you feel stuck, and feel the need to explore your intrinsic wants/needs. I believe there's an importance in empowering one's spirit, identifying blocks, and in learning new skills to strengthen one's ability to make wanted changes. I focus on enhancing existing strengths, encouraging mindfulness, and building coping skills to support these changes.
(872) 395-6223 View (872) 395-6223
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Carlos Echevarria
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60608  (Online Only)
I am passionate about the population I serve and am committed to advocating for mental health awareness and destigmatizing conversations around substance use disorders.
Welcome! I'm Carlos Echevarria, a dedicated and compassionate licensed clinical social worker practicing in Chicago, IL. As a Latinx therapist, my practice focuses on providing support and guidance to individuals facing various mental health challenges, including substance use disorders, depression, and anxiety.
I am passionate about the population I serve and am committed to advocating for mental health awareness and destigmatizing conversations around substance use disorders.
Welcome! I'm Carlos Echevarria, a dedicated and compassionate licensed clinical social worker practicing in Chicago, IL. As a Latinx therapist, my practice focuses on providing support and guidance to individuals facing various mental health challenges, including substance use disorders, depression, and anxiety.
(872) 266-1350 View (872) 266-1350
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Samuel I Villaseñor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60608  (Online Only)
As a bilingual-bicultural, indigenous Latinx licensed clinical social worker, my goal is to join you and collaborate with you. I believe our environment and culture play a significant role in our behavior, influencing how we show up in the different spaces we navigate. One of the goals in therapy is to understand how the systems and spaces you interact with are impacting the various dimensions of you. Typical issues I work with include substance use management, adjustment, anxiety, life changes, gender, cultural, racial, sexual identity exploration, loss, grief, and trauma.
As a bilingual-bicultural, indigenous Latinx licensed clinical social worker, my goal is to join you and collaborate with you. I believe our environment and culture play a significant role in our behavior, influencing how we show up in the different spaces we navigate. One of the goals in therapy is to understand how the systems and spaces you interact with are impacting the various dimensions of you. Typical issues I work with include substance use management, adjustment, anxiety, life changes, gender, cultural, racial, sexual identity exploration, loss, grief, and trauma.
(872) 266-2993 View (872) 266-2993
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Albe Gutierrez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MAATC, BFA
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60608
I specialize in harm reduction practices for substance use & compulsive behavior; support for survivors of colonial, gender-based & systemic violence; & identifying the impacts of trauma on various dimensions of life.
I'm Albe (she/her/ella), also known as Miss Albe, a bilingual (English/Spanish) art therapist working with individuals and groups among Chicago’s various LGBTQIA+ and Spanish-speaking communities. I view therapy as a collaborative experience designed to enhance personal insight, coping skills, & communication techniques through various avenues of self-expression. I am a kink and poly aware therapist with a strong background in direct service, advocacy, and engagement with the LGBTQIA+ community and transgender women of color in particular.
I specialize in harm reduction practices for substance use & compulsive behavior; support for survivors of colonial, gender-based & systemic violence; & identifying the impacts of trauma on various dimensions of life.
I'm Albe (she/her/ella), also known as Miss Albe, a bilingual (English/Spanish) art therapist working with individuals and groups among Chicago’s various LGBTQIA+ and Spanish-speaking communities. I view therapy as a collaborative experience designed to enhance personal insight, coping skills, & communication techniques through various avenues of self-expression. I am a kink and poly aware therapist with a strong background in direct service, advocacy, and engagement with the LGBTQIA+ community and transgender women of color in particular.
(773) 694-8550 View (773) 694-8550
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June Carter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60608
I specialize in providing therapy to adolescents and young adults from a wide range of backgrounds, with a particular focus on supporting BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ clients. My practice includes working with individuals facing a variety of challenges, such as ADHD, autism, anger management, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, boundary issues, and relationship difficulties. I am especially passionate about helping individuals who have experienced trauma, and I seek to approach each client with cultural sensitivity, empathy, and a genuine desire to understand and support their unique experiences.
I specialize in providing therapy to adolescents and young adults from a wide range of backgrounds, with a particular focus on supporting BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ clients. My practice includes working with individuals facing a variety of challenges, such as ADHD, autism, anger management, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, boundary issues, and relationship difficulties. I am especially passionate about helping individuals who have experienced trauma, and I seek to approach each client with cultural sensitivity, empathy, and a genuine desire to understand and support their unique experiences.
(708) 765-6870 View (708) 765-6870
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Sean Paras
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CRSS
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60608
I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in supporting adults facing diverse challenges like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, personality disorders, and substance use disorders. My focus is on providing comprehensive assistance. Bringing over a decade of experience in the mental health field, my approach is grounded in client-centered therapy, which highlights the importance of meeting individuals where they are.
I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in supporting adults facing diverse challenges like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, personality disorders, and substance use disorders. My focus is on providing comprehensive assistance. Bringing over a decade of experience in the mental health field, my approach is grounded in client-centered therapy, which highlights the importance of meeting individuals where they are.
(872) 266-4016 View (872) 266-4016
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Jayce Castellow
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60608  (Online Only)
Highly productive psychotherapy can take many forms, including targeted, evidence-based interventions as well as more dynamic, long-term approaches. I tend to use a mix of present-centered skills, specific techniques, open dialogue, collaboration, and insight-building to identify and disrupt problematic cycles that are acting as barriers to living a healthy, thriving, values-driven life. What's most important is that we find an approach that helps you safely explore new ways of approaching your life and relating to your sense of self, others, and the world.
Highly productive psychotherapy can take many forms, including targeted, evidence-based interventions as well as more dynamic, long-term approaches. I tend to use a mix of present-centered skills, specific techniques, open dialogue, collaboration, and insight-building to identify and disrupt problematic cycles that are acting as barriers to living a healthy, thriving, values-driven life. What's most important is that we find an approach that helps you safely explore new ways of approaching your life and relating to your sense of self, others, and the world.
(773) 207-5475 View (773) 207-5475
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Dr. Calvin Young
Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60608  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Dr. Calvin Young, a credentialed provider of telehealth care services. As a provider of telemental health as a Psychotherapist, forensic assessment and Substance Abuse Counseling and Addictions treatment professional, I am also US military veteran. For over two decades I have provided Online Therapy and in-person care, using an integrative approach that combines Psychodynamic, Behavior Therapy, Gestalt, Community Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems approaches, combined with Multicultural Psychotherapy, a Person-centered focus.
Hello! My name is Dr. Calvin Young, a credentialed provider of telehealth care services. As a provider of telemental health as a Psychotherapist, forensic assessment and Substance Abuse Counseling and Addictions treatment professional, I am also US military veteran. For over two decades I have provided Online Therapy and in-person care, using an integrative approach that combines Psychodynamic, Behavior Therapy, Gestalt, Community Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems approaches, combined with Multicultural Psychotherapy, a Person-centered focus.
(773) 687-5071 View (773) 687-5071
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Community Wellness Group
Counselor, EdD, LCPC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60608
This a group practice that employs clinicans of various ethnicities and backgrounds. People come to therapy due to feeling excessive stress at work, at home, or in their relationships. They find the pressures of everyday life have exceeded their abilities, overwhelmed their senses, and left them with an inability to cope. They are often having problems with school, completing tasks, getting along with others at work, and finding activities enjoyable. We believe in the resiliency of the human spirit, and that therapy is a process of exploring and getting to know oneself.
This a group practice that employs clinicans of various ethnicities and backgrounds. People come to therapy due to feeling excessive stress at work, at home, or in their relationships. They find the pressures of everyday life have exceeded their abilities, overwhelmed their senses, and left them with an inability to cope. They are often having problems with school, completing tasks, getting along with others at work, and finding activities enjoyable. We believe in the resiliency of the human spirit, and that therapy is a process of exploring and getting to know oneself.
(872) 278-6233 View (872) 278-6233
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Meg McDuffie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60608
Licensed Clinical Social Worker who honors and celebrates the uniqueness of your life experiences, stories, and identity. My specialization includes providing support to the queer population, individuals aged 60 and above, those experiencing job burnout, parents, PLWH, adult children of substance users, and creatives.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker who honors and celebrates the uniqueness of your life experiences, stories, and identity. My specialization includes providing support to the queer population, individuals aged 60 and above, those experiencing job burnout, parents, PLWH, adult children of substance users, and creatives.
(872) 484-1945 View (872) 484-1945
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Gary Chung
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60608
With over 5 years of clinical experience, my work focuses on meeting clients where they are at and providing a safe space for growth, acceptance, and healing. I have worked with children, family, and adults. I believe in being a supportive role in helping my clients reach their goals within their specific context. Often times, I see clients that wish to seek therapy to better themselves and grow their self-awareness in order to build skills to resolve the challenges they face. My belief is that clients can benefit from an unbiased perspective and I can provide this space for individuals to grow at their own pace.
With over 5 years of clinical experience, my work focuses on meeting clients where they are at and providing a safe space for growth, acceptance, and healing. I have worked with children, family, and adults. I believe in being a supportive role in helping my clients reach their goals within their specific context. Often times, I see clients that wish to seek therapy to better themselves and grow their self-awareness in order to build skills to resolve the challenges they face. My belief is that clients can benefit from an unbiased perspective and I can provide this space for individuals to grow at their own pace.
(773) 207-4246 View (773) 207-4246
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Dawn Tipton
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60608
•Email is the best way to reach me!• •Current Availability: Monday: Once a Month (Telehealth or In Person) at 4:00pm, Thursday: Bi-weekly (Telehealth only) at 11:00am, Thursday Bi-weekly or Weekly (Telehealth only) at 1:00pm• Hello, my name is Dawn Tipton. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed School Counselor (PEL). I earned my MA in mental health counseling and school counseling at Concordia University. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development. I am a person-centered therapist with 12 years of experience working with children and young adults. I have also worked with adult clients for 7 years.
•Email is the best way to reach me!• •Current Availability: Monday: Once a Month (Telehealth or In Person) at 4:00pm, Thursday: Bi-weekly (Telehealth only) at 11:00am, Thursday Bi-weekly or Weekly (Telehealth only) at 1:00pm• Hello, my name is Dawn Tipton. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed School Counselor (PEL). I earned my MA in mental health counseling and school counseling at Concordia University. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development. I am a person-centered therapist with 12 years of experience working with children and young adults. I have also worked with adult clients for 7 years.
(773) 692-1326 View (773) 692-1326
Jose Luis Jimenez
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60608
I am a bilingual/bicultural (English and Spanish speaking) Psychologist with 15 years of experience, with a primary focus on psychological and emotional wellness. I offer individual, family and couples therapy. My strategy is to utilize an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a range of techniques and theories that best meet the particular and unique needs of the clients I serve. By creating collaborative relationships with my clients, I can help facilitate changes in people's lives that in turn, help them maintain healthy personal and professional relationships.
I am a bilingual/bicultural (English and Spanish speaking) Psychologist with 15 years of experience, with a primary focus on psychological and emotional wellness. I offer individual, family and couples therapy. My strategy is to utilize an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a range of techniques and theories that best meet the particular and unique needs of the clients I serve. By creating collaborative relationships with my clients, I can help facilitate changes in people's lives that in turn, help them maintain healthy personal and professional relationships.
(773) 234-3915 View (773) 234-3915
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Rama Wahbeh
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60608
Finding the right therapist can feel like shopping for a relationship, a process that is often taxing and time-consuming. My goal is to make that search a little easier for you. I am dedicated to providing a safe, collaborative, creative, and empathetic space where you can explore yourself, gain a deeper understanding of your emotions, and hopefully put an end to the search. As an immigrant woman, I bring a non-traditional perspective to therapy, shaped by my own experiences.
Finding the right therapist can feel like shopping for a relationship, a process that is often taxing and time-consuming. My goal is to make that search a little easier for you. I am dedicated to providing a safe, collaborative, creative, and empathetic space where you can explore yourself, gain a deeper understanding of your emotions, and hopefully put an end to the search. As an immigrant woman, I bring a non-traditional perspective to therapy, shaped by my own experiences.
(312) 683-9592 View (312) 683-9592
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Nikhaar Surti
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60608  (Online Only)
Hello, I'm an aspiring art therapist with a passion for fostering healing and growth through creative expression. I’m currently pursuing a master’s degree in art therapy and counseling at SAIC. I bring a wealth of experience gained from working with diverse age groups & demographics at a behavioral health hospital. As an immigrant, my cultural insights add a distinctive dimension to my practice. I prioritize diversity, inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity. I recognize that mental health struggles are multifaceted, and I'm committed to guiding individuals through these challenges via the transformative power of art.
Hello, I'm an aspiring art therapist with a passion for fostering healing and growth through creative expression. I’m currently pursuing a master’s degree in art therapy and counseling at SAIC. I bring a wealth of experience gained from working with diverse age groups & demographics at a behavioral health hospital. As an immigrant, my cultural insights add a distinctive dimension to my practice. I prioritize diversity, inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity. I recognize that mental health struggles are multifaceted, and I'm committed to guiding individuals through these challenges via the transformative power of art.
(773) 692-9850 View (773) 692-9850
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Scott J Hunter
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60608
I am an experienced (25+ years) clinical psychologist working with individuals seeking to improve their lives, and their capacity to meet daily demands, goals, choices, and opportunities with regard to their relationships, education, career, and identity. I specialize in individual psychotherapy with late adolescents and adults, from an integrative, trauma and multiculturally informed, empirically supported approach - engaging cognitive, behavioral, interpersonal, and developmental interventions to help identify and then understand challenges and resilience, and to support desired mood, behavior, and cognitive change.
I am an experienced (25+ years) clinical psychologist working with individuals seeking to improve their lives, and their capacity to meet daily demands, goals, choices, and opportunities with regard to their relationships, education, career, and identity. I specialize in individual psychotherapy with late adolescents and adults, from an integrative, trauma and multiculturally informed, empirically supported approach - engaging cognitive, behavioral, interpersonal, and developmental interventions to help identify and then understand challenges and resilience, and to support desired mood, behavior, and cognitive change.
(773) 900-6964 View (773) 900-6964
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Veronica Heitz
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60608  (Online Only)
Isn't looking through all these profiles absolutely nauseating? Do you wish you could just fast forward to being connected with a therapist? One that you actually like? Who knows their stuff, but isn't pompous? One that provides a relatable, friendly approach and maybe even has a sense of humor? Well, that's me! I enjoy working with clients who are ready for change. Those who know something isn't right, but don't know what to do about it. I most enjoy helping clients struggling with family of origin issues, those navigating through loving someone with a personality disorder as well as relationship issues.
Isn't looking through all these profiles absolutely nauseating? Do you wish you could just fast forward to being connected with a therapist? One that you actually like? Who knows their stuff, but isn't pompous? One that provides a relatable, friendly approach and maybe even has a sense of humor? Well, that's me! I enjoy working with clients who are ready for change. Those who know something isn't right, but don't know what to do about it. I most enjoy helping clients struggling with family of origin issues, those navigating through loving someone with a personality disorder as well as relationship issues.
(773) 863-3596 View (773) 863-3596
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One Love Studio
Counselor, MA, MAATC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60608
Navigating the decision to seek therapy can be daunting, at One Love Studio, you aren't alone.Healing isn't about fixing what's broken –it's about unlocking your inner healer and embracing your truth.Therapy isn't just about exploring your past or solving problems; it's about reclaiming your narrative, finding your voice, and stepping into your authenticity. Empowering you within a safe/brave environment, we connect, mirror, and encourage you to tear down your walls of self doubt with curiosity, love, and compassion. We will identify how societal systems, social norms, and trauma contribute to these beliefs of self.
Navigating the decision to seek therapy can be daunting, at One Love Studio, you aren't alone.Healing isn't about fixing what's broken –it's about unlocking your inner healer and embracing your truth.Therapy isn't just about exploring your past or solving problems; it's about reclaiming your narrative, finding your voice, and stepping into your authenticity. Empowering you within a safe/brave environment, we connect, mirror, and encourage you to tear down your walls of self doubt with curiosity, love, and compassion. We will identify how societal systems, social norms, and trauma contribute to these beliefs of self.
(312) 964-8289 View (312) 964-8289
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Barbara Adams
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60608
My name is Barb Adams. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have provided individual, couples, family, as well as group therapy for over 30 years. I also specialize in working with impaired professionals. I have an extensive history of working with many differing diagnoses. Some of my specialties include working with depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, among others. I have also spent over 10 years working specifically with impaired professionals in the medical and legal professions.
My name is Barb Adams. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have provided individual, couples, family, as well as group therapy for over 30 years. I also specialize in working with impaired professionals. I have an extensive history of working with many differing diagnoses. Some of my specialties include working with depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, among others. I have also spent over 10 years working specifically with impaired professionals in the medical and legal professions.
(773) 945-9916 View (773) 945-9916
Substance Use Therapists

How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?

In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.

How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?

Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.

How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.

Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?

There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.