In Person Therapists in 60602

Dr. Rios works with a broad spectrum of clients and has experiences in working with clients with a range of problems including: depression, anxiety, trauma, school problems, and relationship difficulties. Dr. Rios specializes in individual, couples and family therapy with children, adolescents, and adults of diverse backgrounds. She enjoys learning and understanding the unique elements that all of her clients bring with them in therapy. Dr. Rios values her relationships with her clients and sees the therapy relationship as one of mutual respect and trust.

Kelsey offers specialized support to LGBTQ+ and polyamorous individuals and relationships, addressing the unique considerations and concerns they may encounter on their journey to parenthood. They assist clients in navigating family-building, queer identity in parenthood, gender-diverse parenting, managing relationship dynamics, and preparing for the emotional challenges of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum adjustment. They collaborate closely with clients to develop personalized treatment plans, integrating evidence-based interventions that are sensitive to their identities and relationship structures.

Sometimes it can feel like something is holding you back from living the life you envision, or at times, you can feel lost and don't know what else to do. I can help clients discover the answer. I will never tell clients what to do, but through healthy conversation, guidance and recommendations, I can help clients have more fulfilling relationships, empower clients to take action on their own, and help create and achieve personal goals. My therapeutic approach in each session is listening to clients closely, asking questions as needed to fully understand the issues discussed, and validating my client’s emotions and feelings.

My specialty is working with couples, adults, and families, who have the desire to learn and grow. I welcome clients of diverse backgrounds, as my practice is inclusive. My specialties and experiences are but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anger management, and various sources of trauma. By working together to identify your unique needs, the source of distress, and what’s perpetuating the problem, I will help you develop the tools to overcome seemingly insurmountable situations.

Let's give you the healing you deserve by challenging unhealthy thought patterns and beliefs, discovering who YOU are and what you really want, and learning how to set boundaries and improve relationships. I am a compassionate therapist dedicated to walking alongside clients on their journey towards growth. My goal is to create an emotionally safe and empowering environment where all feelings are welcomed and explored without judgment. I focus on individual therapy, addressing relational and childhood trauma, life transitions (such as parenting, divorce, job changes), and grief.

The decision to pursue therapy requires vulnerability and risk. Choosing a therapist who understands this reality is important. Like most adults, you may be seeking therapy to explore why your relationships are unsatisfying or why you feel unfulfilled. You may hope to understand how painful emotions like shame, sadness, and anger have affected you. Many adults seek solutions on their own, only to feel stuck in repetitive cycles of behavior that produce momentary relief.

I have been practicing therapy for over 10 years and am passionate about working with patients who want to better understand themselves. When we know ourselves on a deeper level, we feel more fulfilled and connected internally and with others, and we become better equipped to identify our needs. Is therapy right for you? You might minimize anxious feelings because you still function fairly well. You might dismiss symptoms of depression, because they only impact part of your life. These are indicators that there is something worth exploring beneath the surface. Therapy can help you identify emotions and improve your life experience.

My approach to therapy starts with the person or the people in front of me. I aim to collaborate on goals based on what each client wants; I have found that, much of the time, people are simply stuck in current patterns due to their personal histories and changing environments, and they need help finding new ways to exist in their situations. Oftentimes, people find that they are still working with parts of themselves that are stuck in the past. Each person knows themself and their parts best, and, together, we use this knowledge to move forward.

Starting therapy shows great courage and hope. I will collaborate with you to explore and reduce overwhelming feelings of worry and sadness while helping you better manage relationships in your life. I am guided by the belief that human relationships can be healing and aim to develop an authentic connection with my patients.

Forging your own path comes with so many rewards – but finding your footing isn’t always easy. You’re not afraid of putting in the work to create the life you want, but finding the balance between work, school, family, community, spirituality, modern-life demands and self-care takes it toll. At times the journey starts to feel more like an ordeal and you find yourself struggling. Maybe at times you even question if the path you are on is heading where you want to be.

My goal, when working with families, couples, or individuals, is to provide the tools needed that will create the change you are seeking. I am a strong believer that starting with small tangible goals will lead to a greater change. What makes working with me a rewarding experience is that while creating an authentic and safe place, I'm not an expert in the room. You are the expert of your own life, and I'm here for support, Not to judge or create pressure.

We are an integrated private practice in the loop offering diverse individual psychotherapy practices, marriage and family therapy, art therapy, group therapy, sport psychology and yoga.

I am a bilingual and bicultural Psychotherapist and I’m happy to provide services in Spanish and English. I completed my Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology at Universidad Iberoamericana and am currently pursuing a PhD in Social Work at Loyola University Chicago. I've gathered over 5000 clinical hours of international experience. My clinical approach is well suited to addressing the psychological impacts of life challenges, medical and health challenges, and trauma. Together we can connect and explore at your pace in a caring, empathic space with honest feedback, strategies for change, and a little humor.

Is life becoming increasingly unmanageable, leaving you feeling empty, or as if you’re just going through the motions? Do you find yourself using substances to cope with difficult emotions or stressors? The ups and downs that come with the human experience can often be difficult to navigate, especially when we feel as though we have to face these challenges alone. I’m here to tell you that you’re not alone in what you are going through. I believe that there is always hope, even in life’s darkest moments.

I am a Bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Certified Sex Therapist who is committed to working with individuals, couples, and families. As part of my specialties and professional interests, I work with adults and couples experiencing relationship and intimacy issues, sexual difficulties/dysfunctions, pre-marital counseling, infidelity, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, and compulsive and addictive disorders.

I am a graduate from Northwestern University's Family Institute, and Owner of Watch Hill Therapy, Trauma Specialty Practice in downtown Chicago and in McHenry Co. Our clinicians use a holistic, relational, and collaborative approach to address the many needs that being traumatized creates. We are invested in your long term recovery and the quality of care you receive.

I work with adults, couples, adolescents and families around issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief/loss, infertility and trauma. I have been trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). My clients describe my approach as warm and supportive yet straightforward. My goal is to help clients better understand their past so they can make positive changes for their future. I believe in empowering my clients to live their best lives and tailor my approach to each individual or family. I truly love the work that I do and I believe that comes through to my clients in the work that we do together.

Hi! Whether this is the 1st or the 15th profile you've viewed, I'm sending you the highest of high fives for seeking support while surviving all of THIS (picture me gesturing to the current state of the world). Adulting is hard and it’s made worse when we feel alone in the challenges we face. As a therapy client myself for many years, I am always cognizant of what it can feel like sitting on the couch. This experience feeds my passion to work hard to extend the same support and compassion to my clients that I have received from my therapist when I needed it the most.

Everyone experiences moments in life that feel overwhelming, stressful, or sad. Sometimes, these moments seem to happen with increasing frequency, or we can't seem to find our way out of painful or distressing patterns, despite our best intentions. If this sounds familiar, therapy might be a helpful step for you. I work primarily with adults who are struggling with issues related to mood, anxiety, stress, life transitions and problems in their relationships. I also have significant experience and specialization treating clients who have experienced both chronic and acute trauma, and clients who describe their family or background as chaotic.