Humanistic Therapists in 60301
![Photo of Kristin Lee Nielsen, PsyD, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/48ba3122-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hi, I’m Dr. Nielsen, and I believe that each individual is unique as is their experience of themselves. In my work, I accompany each client on a journey to discover a greater understanding of who they are while reducing suffering and forging a more meaningful quality of life. It is from a humanistic and psychodynamic foundation of authenticity, acceptance, and nonjudgment that I approach my conceptualization of and work with each client. Deep listening and respect for the individual’s well-being as well as their problems allow me to develop strong working relationships. Therefore, I approach each session with great warmth and
Hi, I’m Dr. Nielsen, and I believe that each individual is unique as is their experience of themselves. In my work, I accompany each client on a journey to discover a greater understanding of who they are while reducing suffering and forging a more meaningful quality of life. It is from a humanistic and psychodynamic foundation of authenticity, acceptance, and nonjudgment that I approach my conceptualization of and work with each client. Deep listening and respect for the individual’s well-being as well as their problems allow me to develop strong working relationships. Therefore, I approach each session with great warmth and
![Photo of Dr. Ivy Burgo, PsyD, LPC, NCC, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fdd129d9-bf36-49b4-9c3d-acea09127289/1/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Ivy Burgo
Psychologist, PsyD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60301 (Online Only)
My therapeutic orientation is humanistic integrative.
Are you feeling disconnected and unsatisfied with others or yourself? Is stress and anxiety impacting how you deal with relationships? Are you ready to take the steps to feel more connected, balanced, and in control of your life? Receiving warm and empathic support enhances our ability to move towards our personal goals for wellness more effectively and quickly than if we take on the journey alone.
My therapeutic orientation is humanistic integrative.
Are you feeling disconnected and unsatisfied with others or yourself? Is stress and anxiety impacting how you deal with relationships? Are you ready to take the steps to feel more connected, balanced, and in control of your life? Receiving warm and empathic support enhances our ability to move towards our personal goals for wellness more effectively and quickly than if we take on the journey alone.
![Photo of Regan Kasprak, MA, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4228c2bc-b0af-40f9-aa7d-0c16f7d672cb/1/320x400.jpeg)
Regan Kasprak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60301
I am passionate about helping people navigate challenging interpersonal relationships, process family of origin trauma, and develop mindfulness skills to cope with anxiety, OCD, specific phobias, and body image struggles. Many of my clients tend to be curious about how their upbringings have shaped them, have some “people-pleasing” or “perfectionistic” tendencies, experience feelings of burnout and disconnection, and/or identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
I am passionate about helping people navigate challenging interpersonal relationships, process family of origin trauma, and develop mindfulness skills to cope with anxiety, OCD, specific phobias, and body image struggles. Many of my clients tend to be curious about how their upbringings have shaped them, have some “people-pleasing” or “perfectionistic” tendencies, experience feelings of burnout and disconnection, and/or identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
![Photo of Kate Giandonato - Kate Giandonato & Associates, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/439b1b5a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Kate Giandonato & Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60301
Very rarely in our lives are we given the opportunity and the space to truly look at ourselves, where we have been, and the person we are looking to become. At Kate Giandonato & Associates, we create an environment where you can safely look at yourself, relationships, and potential barriers to achieving your goals. Our relationship-based training in Social Work + Child Development has given us the background to notice and work through the conflicting messages, thoughts and emotions present not only in the parent-child relationship, but in every relationship. We work with our clients to better understand and negotiate these most important relationships.
Very rarely in our lives are we given the opportunity and the space to truly look at ourselves, where we have been, and the person we are looking to become. At Kate Giandonato & Associates, we create an environment where you can safely look at yourself, relationships, and potential barriers to achieving your goals. Our relationship-based training in Social Work + Child Development has given us the background to notice and work through the conflicting messages, thoughts and emotions present not only in the parent-child relationship, but in every relationship. We work with our clients to better understand and negotiate these most important relationships.
![Photo of Valerie Smith Wright, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8d0e5810-40f2-470e-8cc6-9a2c6ac91579/1/320x400.jpeg)
I provide a gentle, encouraging environment to help clients work on relationship challenges & infidelity, eating disorders & obesity, as well as career & life transitions. I guide individuals through the dating process into healthy relationships. I have specialized clinical experience in helping people recover from addictions of all kinds (food, alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling, codependency).
I provide a gentle, encouraging environment to help clients work on relationship challenges & infidelity, eating disorders & obesity, as well as career & life transitions. I guide individuals through the dating process into healthy relationships. I have specialized clinical experience in helping people recover from addictions of all kinds (food, alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling, codependency).
![Photo of Matthew Schneider, PsyD, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b5ab6112-6809-463b-9bdc-8b4c9ce6cd31/4/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Schneider's approach to therapy emphasizes feelings of trust, safety, warmth, and authenticity to encourage his clients as they grow by developing self-knowledge and self-compassion throughout the therapeutic process. He draws from multiple perspectives to help understand and walk with his clients as they integrate their courage, creativity, curiosity, and strengths into their lives. Dr. Schneider’s clients use their strengths to address past memories, process difficult emotions and life experiences, and develop a vision for a hopeful and fulfilling future.
Dr. Schneider's approach to therapy emphasizes feelings of trust, safety, warmth, and authenticity to encourage his clients as they grow by developing self-knowledge and self-compassion throughout the therapeutic process. He draws from multiple perspectives to help understand and walk with his clients as they integrate their courage, creativity, curiosity, and strengths into their lives. Dr. Schneider’s clients use their strengths to address past memories, process difficult emotions and life experiences, and develop a vision for a hopeful and fulfilling future.
![Photo of Dennis R. Verville, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c9c2961-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of behavior problems in children and adolescents, as well as depression and anxiety in individuals of all ages. I also specialize in the treatment of relationship problems and the psychological management of acute and chronic medical disorders, particularly cardiovascular disorders and encopresis. I help people gain insights into their difficulties and teach them skills that will facilitate the resolution of their difficulties. When requested, I confer with attending physicians and, in the case of minors, with their teachers and/or school social workers. I am on the medical staff of Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge.
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of behavior problems in children and adolescents, as well as depression and anxiety in individuals of all ages. I also specialize in the treatment of relationship problems and the psychological management of acute and chronic medical disorders, particularly cardiovascular disorders and encopresis. I help people gain insights into their difficulties and teach them skills that will facilitate the resolution of their difficulties. When requested, I confer with attending physicians and, in the case of minors, with their teachers and/or school social workers. I am on the medical staff of Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge.
![Photo of Lisa Wiersema, LCPC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a11cf76f-317f-42ec-b314-53bcb7ac5ac2/2/320x400.jpeg)
Does your life seem to be less fulfilling and you do not know why? Look no further. Your best life is waiting. I work to provide a safe space and collaborate with clients on finding their inner strengths to utilize them in building resiliency. I work to guide children ages four and older, adolescents, adults, couples, and first responders to reach their goals and experience a happier life. Given my experience working in emergency rooms, outpatient, residential and schools, I understand how the impact of these challenges can often leave people feeling unable to participate in life roles that lead to life satisfaction.
Does your life seem to be less fulfilling and you do not know why? Look no further. Your best life is waiting. I work to provide a safe space and collaborate with clients on finding their inner strengths to utilize them in building resiliency. I work to guide children ages four and older, adolescents, adults, couples, and first responders to reach their goals and experience a happier life. Given my experience working in emergency rooms, outpatient, residential and schools, I understand how the impact of these challenges can often leave people feeling unable to participate in life roles that lead to life satisfaction.
![Photo of Grace Harrington, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/442ff99f-f460-48ad-a7e9-88934436c7b4/4/320x400.jpeg)
Grace Harrington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60301
Warmth, compassion, and curiosity are values that drive me as a therapist and a person. I use humor and empathy often, as I believe both laughter and difficult emotions are important parts of the human experience of healing. You won't hear me dispensing answers or advice, but I will continue to invite you into a process of self-discovery and curiosity. That way you will be able make decisions that align with the core of who you are. I do therapy with both a relational and big picture lens, as well as utilizing strategies from Internal Family Systems Theory.
Warmth, compassion, and curiosity are values that drive me as a therapist and a person. I use humor and empathy often, as I believe both laughter and difficult emotions are important parts of the human experience of healing. You won't hear me dispensing answers or advice, but I will continue to invite you into a process of self-discovery and curiosity. That way you will be able make decisions that align with the core of who you are. I do therapy with both a relational and big picture lens, as well as utilizing strategies from Internal Family Systems Theory.
![Photo of Dr. Carla Beatrici - Smart Love Family Services, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5d81f45f-e084-4b4d-ac5e-d27827074b4c/1/320x400.png)
Smart Love Family Services is a team of experienced psychologists, social workers, and professional counselors providing supportive relationship-based psychotherapy. Our approach recognizes that all people are born with an innate potential and desire to be happy, to feel good about themselves, and to experience close, positive loving relationships, but often times learned self-sabotaging patterns can get in the way. We help people create the kind of life that they want for themselves by turning away from self-sabotaging behaviors, and turning towards self-caretaking and constructive coping choices for a more fulfilling life.
Smart Love Family Services is a team of experienced psychologists, social workers, and professional counselors providing supportive relationship-based psychotherapy. Our approach recognizes that all people are born with an innate potential and desire to be happy, to feel good about themselves, and to experience close, positive loving relationships, but often times learned self-sabotaging patterns can get in the way. We help people create the kind of life that they want for themselves by turning away from self-sabotaging behaviors, and turning towards self-caretaking and constructive coping choices for a more fulfilling life.
![Photo of Katarina Berin, MA, LCPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1e70a6fd-262a-41a5-b898-81b69ababa3e/2/320x400.jpeg)
Katarina Berin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60301
Welcome and best wishes on your search for help. Please know that therapy is a good option that has helped many others in difficult times. I offer a compassionate, calm and supportive environment for clients to talk about their experiences, organize their thoughts and understand their emotions. You may be struggling with behaviours that you feel are unhealthy, or emotional difficulties that are impacting functioning. Maybe it’s thoughts that are not serving you well or life events that are hard to process. You do not have to go through it alone.
Welcome and best wishes on your search for help. Please know that therapy is a good option that has helped many others in difficult times. I offer a compassionate, calm and supportive environment for clients to talk about their experiences, organize their thoughts and understand their emotions. You may be struggling with behaviours that you feel are unhealthy, or emotional difficulties that are impacting functioning. Maybe it’s thoughts that are not serving you well or life events that are hard to process. You do not have to go through it alone.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60301
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![Photo of Kate Wester, LCPC, RSMT, CYT, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c70cdfbc-19c8-4cc9-84ea-d495d6612988/1/320x400.jpeg)
Whether you are dealing with past trauma, relationship difficulties, or simply seeking personal growth, I am here to support you on your journey towards healing and transformation. It is possible. You can cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself, develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others, and create meaningful connections in your life. Using a holistic approach and a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, I help individuals heal from trauma and develop a greater sense of self-awareness and empowerment.
Whether you are dealing with past trauma, relationship difficulties, or simply seeking personal growth, I am here to support you on your journey towards healing and transformation. It is possible. You can cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself, develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others, and create meaningful connections in your life. Using a holistic approach and a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, I help individuals heal from trauma and develop a greater sense of self-awareness and empowerment.
![Photo of Ken Crossman, MA, PhD(c), LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c673f6b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, R-DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60301
My specialty is providing therapeutic services to children and adults. I utilize a client centered approach to join with my clients in the therapeutic process and offer gentle, non-judgmental support through the journey of therapy. I meet you where you are.
My specialty is providing therapeutic services to children and adults. I utilize a client centered approach to join with my clients in the therapeutic process and offer gentle, non-judgmental support through the journey of therapy. I meet you where you are.
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Hannah Lipschultz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Oak Park, IL 60301 (Online Only)
Hannah approaches therapy as a dance between the client and the therapist, where she allows the client to lead her on their journey. Hannah creates a space of both comfort and depth that allows clients to explore the inner workings of their minds as well as their day-to-day lives and relationships. With attention to both past and present aspects of her client’s experiences, Hannah holds the space for both exploration and solution-seeking.
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I'm a warm, experienced therapist specializing in treating anxiety, depression and relationship issues. Most of us experience these feelings at one time or another. We may even talk to friends or family members. When friends and family members aren't able to help, though, it makes sense to seek out a trained professional. I use evidence-based, best practices to help you find relief as quickly as possible. Each session consists of a dialogue in which both of us participate. When clients finish treatment, it's not uncommon for them to express feeling safe, connected, understood and supported as they review our work together.
![Photo of Charlotte Greiwe, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f2072bd1-43a6-409a-aec0-eea2dd788890/3/320x400.jpeg)
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Ever feel like you're walking a tightrope, trying to balance who you are with what the world expects? It's rough out there for LGBTQIA+ folk — navigating anxiety, depression, tricky relationships, or just the relentless pressure to conform in a world that doesn't always embrace diversity. If you're exhausted from wearing a mask and need a place to let down your guard and breathe, know that you're not alone in this. The journey to authentic self-expression is filled with challenges, but it's also where you find the deepest connections and truest joys.
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Humanistic Therapists
How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualization and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.