Therapists in Chicago, IL

My clients often feel overwhelmed by life's challenges and believe they lack the tools and mental resources to cope on their own. They may be dealing with big life changes, stress, anxiety or depression symptoms. Many have found that their once-helpful survival strategies no longer work and may even be counterproductive.I specialize in helping people identify and take small steps towards their goals, whether in their career, relationships, or personal growth. Together, we work to create positive, lasting change.

I work with adults & couples from different walks of life. As a holistic practitioner, I’ve come to understand it’s a different dance for each person when working towards embodying their identities, voice, boundaries, and authenticity. I take into consideration your experiences relationally & with systems and how they may impact the relationship to your inner landscape. My identities: 1st gen Vietnamese immigrant, non-binary, queer, polyamorous & ex-catholic. These identities shaped the way I move in the world while inspiring me to continue being curious & going outside of the box when I work with each unique human in front of me.

I am a Certified Daring Way Facilitator, skilled in delivering the curriculum of Brené Brown around building shame resilience and wholehearted living. My areas of expertise include counseling adults experiencing challenging life transitions--relationships, identity, employment, and geographic-- and the changes in mood that may occur. I have a particular interest in working with young adults experiencing a quarter-life crisis. I work with people suffering from depression, anxiety, or relationship issues-dating, marriage, friendships, or family. I create a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic space where you have the opportunity to explore your feelings and share your unique story.

I specialize in treating addictions to drugs, alcohol, and behaviors such as gambling, sex, Internet, and eating. I also address underlying issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. I work with adults of all ages individually as well as in groups. My approach to therapy is an interpersonal, client-centered approach. In other words, the client's own treatment goals are of central importance. Recovering from addiction usually entails two phases; stopping the problematic behavior, and the examining deeper issues.

Relationships are complicated and being able to trust and support your partner can seem nearly impossible at times. If your relationship feels in crisis or simply could use a check-up, I do my best to insure that everyone is heard, supported, and challenged to do the hard work necessary for positive change. I love helping individuals, couples, and families find their strength with empathy, bravery, and humor.

I help children and adolescents feel seen and understood while providing a safe space for them where we work together through obstacles in their life. My goal is to help them overcome different obstacles in their lives and help them develop skills to help them move forward. I want to provide for them a safe space in therapy where they can express themselves freely and grow. I believe every person is unique and should be treated as such, my therapeutic approach is more humanistic, seeing the person for who they are and working collaboratively to help meet their needs.

I work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety. I have experience working with men’s issues and working with the LGBTQ+ community.

Becoming a parent can be both extremely rewarding yet filled with challenges. The transition to parenthood can be overwhelming physically and mentally. Parents often think to themselves, what did I get myself into? Whether its unexpected fertility struggles, grief for your old life, managing the challenges of a newborn, older siblings or infant colic there are so many factors that can compound the transition. The anxiety and depression that come with these challenges can be a common experience.

There are many factors in life that can affect our emotional well-being and functioning. This can leave us feeling overwhelmed, powerless, or just not our best self. Through a collaborative approach, I aim to help you manage whatever unwanted feelings and symptoms you may be experiencing. No matter how big or small you feel your challenges may be, I believe we can all benefit from taking time out of the busyness of life to focus on ourselves. I am here to support you and empower you during this process.

Hi there, my name is Nichole Molnar, and I am an LCPC. I consider myself a client-centered and solution-focused therapist. I will be here to talk about anything and everything and then come up with a solution-focused plan to move forward in a healthy way.

Building trust comes from telling your story in a safe space. Together we can create a therapeutic alliance that is conducive towards self discovery, growth, and fulfilling your potential. I see my role as your therapist to provide a space of care and concern coupled with providing real insights that can help you grow and face challenges.

You are a high achieving professional, but you are still not fulfilled. You're not a quitter, but something needs to change. Feeling exhausted, worried, angry, stuck, and/or frustrated have become the norm. Perhaps you are having trouble concentrating or the workload, anxiety, and pressure are finally taking a toll. You present well on paper, so it's hard to believe that anyone could understand. You want to be excited about work and maybe even life again, or at least feel less anxious and depressed, but nothing you’ve tried so far has worked.

Life is all about the journey, not the destination. Imagine the difference a helping hand can make a long the way? I strive to provide a compassionate & culturally sensitive therapy space where individuals can uncover their most authentic self underneath all the chaos that is life. I enjoy helping individuals go from feeling "stuck" to empowered and liberated. My purpose is to help you work towards your goals and gain a deeper understanding + awareness of how your life experiences have shaped you.

The decision to begin therapy, or start with a new therapist, can be intimidating. I look forward to joining with you in support as we work towards health and wellness. As an experienced clinician, we will work together to find the approach to therapy that best fits your needs and goals. I will to create a warm and accepting environment to explore feelings, thoughts, and experiences, while building a collaborative and trusting relationship. We will focus on your strengths, empower you to develop goals, and work on making decisions to support your goals.

Hi! My name is Gilmarie, but you can feel free to call me Gigi. I am a licensed, clinical social worker providing individual therapy and couples counseling for clients in Illinois. I am bilingual in Spanish and English and am of Puerto Rican descent. As a social worker/therapist, I love working with people and I believe that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. It is an honor to walk through life with my clients. Also, I enjoy providing faith-based counseling for those who desire to incorporate their faith in their therapeutic journey.

I currently specialize in supporting neurodivergent queer emerging adults as they navigate the anxieties and stressors of late stage capitalism. I particularly enjoy working with late-identified/diagnosed autistic adults or self-identified autistic emerging adults. I also work with trauma survivors, people with chronic illnesses and pain, and LGBTQ2IA emerging adults. I am sex/kink/polyamory-positive, body-neutral, and sex-worker affirming. I strive to acknowledge and to combat the systemic impact of White supremacy, including its relationship to fatphobia, transphobia, and ableism.

As a therapist I work with clients who are ready to feel empowered to work through life's challenges and grow into their most authentic self. I champion clients as they heal through past traumas, work on boundaries, and create fulfillment in their lives. Together we can address anxiety, depression, life transitions, boundaries, relationships, career transitions, and unhealthy coping skills that no longer serve you.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience. I am on staff at SpringSource Psychological Center and have immediate availability for new clients. I specialize in the treatment of mood, anxiety, personality and trauma-related disorders in adults, young adults, and families and have worked for many years in higher levels of care settings. I most recently served as a Clinical Director for Pathlight’s Mood and Anxiety Center in Chicago and have experience teaching and training clinicians and students. I value the power of the therapeutic relationship to move clients towards sustained recovery.

Flourish Counseling & Wellness is a group practice providing counseling & medication management focused on women's and perinatal mental health - from fertility to pregnancy, through postpartum and parenthood. We envision a world where families have the information and support they need to heal, connect and flourish. To support that vision, we have assembled an experienced group of clinicians to serve clients in Chicago, Oak Park, and throughout Illinois. Our team consists of clinical social workers, psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists, marriage/family therapists and certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinicians (PMH-C).