Blue Shield Therapists in 60626
Elizabeth Hailey-Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60626
My goal is to assist my clients with recognizing, processing, and implementing their goals and plans on how to become a better you. My range of experience includes the following grief counseling, marriage therapy, depression, anxiety disorder, PTSD, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness. Isolation/loneliness and self-love. With my experiences I feel that I am knowledgeable and capable of assisting you in accomplishing the goals which you set forth.
My goal is to assist my clients with recognizing, processing, and implementing their goals and plans on how to become a better you. My range of experience includes the following grief counseling, marriage therapy, depression, anxiety disorder, PTSD, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness. Isolation/loneliness and self-love. With my experiences I feel that I am knowledgeable and capable of assisting you in accomplishing the goals which you set forth.
Joanna Klimek
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, ADHD-, CCSP
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60626 (Online Only)
My Clients: I specialize in working with emerging adults and adults, specifically focusing on students, professionals, and entrepreneurs dealing with stress, anxiety, and executive functioning challenges. My clients often seek to improve relationships, alleviate symptoms of ADHD, Anxiety and Depression, and gain clarity in their pursuit of academic, personal, and career goals. I help my clients develop self-awareness and improve emotional intelligence, as well as create healthier habits, and learn effective strategies to handle life transitions. My aim is to create an environment that fosters motivation and provides mental clarity.
My Clients: I specialize in working with emerging adults and adults, specifically focusing on students, professionals, and entrepreneurs dealing with stress, anxiety, and executive functioning challenges. My clients often seek to improve relationships, alleviate symptoms of ADHD, Anxiety and Depression, and gain clarity in their pursuit of academic, personal, and career goals. I help my clients develop self-awareness and improve emotional intelligence, as well as create healthier habits, and learn effective strategies to handle life transitions. My aim is to create an environment that fosters motivation and provides mental clarity.
Life's most challenging moments can cause uncertainty, discomfort, stagnation, and distress. However, with support, these challenges can also lead to growth, self-reflection, and change. I work with adolescents and adults that are seeking support while they navigate difficult life transitions, heal from trauma, explore identity, or live with anxiety, depression, and family conflict among other challenges. It is my hope that we can work together to identify patterns in your life that no longer serve you, develop values-guided and realistic coping skills, and foster deeper connections with yourself and with those around you.
Life's most challenging moments can cause uncertainty, discomfort, stagnation, and distress. However, with support, these challenges can also lead to growth, self-reflection, and change. I work with adolescents and adults that are seeking support while they navigate difficult life transitions, heal from trauma, explore identity, or live with anxiety, depression, and family conflict among other challenges. It is my hope that we can work together to identify patterns in your life that no longer serve you, develop values-guided and realistic coping skills, and foster deeper connections with yourself and with those around you.
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'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.
Anastasia Stacy Koumbis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60626
In the course of our lives, we may experience challenges that can throw us off-balance in unexpected ways. These challenges can lead to depression, anxiety, relationship problems and substance abuse. Using a strengths-based approach, together we identify the tools you can use to better understand and address these challenges in order to regain balance in your life. This process will allow you to make the skillful choices you need to live the life you desire.
In the course of our lives, we may experience challenges that can throw us off-balance in unexpected ways. These challenges can lead to depression, anxiety, relationship problems and substance abuse. Using a strengths-based approach, together we identify the tools you can use to better understand and address these challenges in order to regain balance in your life. This process will allow you to make the skillful choices you need to live the life you desire.
You are a resilient human who has a lot of love for yourself! Here you are, caring for yourself by seeking out therapy. It takes strength and honesty to ask for help. It may be hard to always treat yourself like you love yourself because you may have thoughts that are telling you otherwise. Perhaps there are others in your life that don’t make you feel like you are lovable, valid, and worthy of care (which you are!). Or the weight of the oppressive forces of our society is becoming too heavy for you to hold your head up high on your own. Whatever brought you here, welcome!
You are a resilient human who has a lot of love for yourself! Here you are, caring for yourself by seeking out therapy. It takes strength and honesty to ask for help. It may be hard to always treat yourself like you love yourself because you may have thoughts that are telling you otherwise. Perhaps there are others in your life that don’t make you feel like you are lovable, valid, and worthy of care (which you are!). Or the weight of the oppressive forces of our society is becoming too heavy for you to hold your head up high on your own. Whatever brought you here, welcome!
Move Therapy and Wellness
LCSW, TIYT, LPC, E-RYT, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60626
We support adults and adults experiencing emotional challenges including chronic stress, anxiety, sadness and depression, low self-concept, self-doubt, feelings being stuck, overwhelmed or hopeless and struggles with identity development and relationship challenges.
We support adults and adults experiencing emotional challenges including chronic stress, anxiety, sadness and depression, low self-concept, self-doubt, feelings being stuck, overwhelmed or hopeless and struggles with identity development and relationship challenges.
Maryann DeMatthews Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60626
Enjoy therapy. I provide in-depth, client specific psychotherapy. I help individuals face and overcome challenges, cultivate hope, and move forward. With comprehensive experience and deep theoretical understanding, I support my clients to move forward safely and securely. I treat clients who have challenges including Personality Disorders, Depression, Grief/Bereavement, Anxiety, Panic, Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. End-to-end encrypted telehealth therapy with secure email, video streaming, and intake system.
Enjoy therapy. I provide in-depth, client specific psychotherapy. I help individuals face and overcome challenges, cultivate hope, and move forward. With comprehensive experience and deep theoretical understanding, I support my clients to move forward safely and securely. I treat clients who have challenges including Personality Disorders, Depression, Grief/Bereavement, Anxiety, Panic, Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. End-to-end encrypted telehealth therapy with secure email, video streaming, and intake system.
As your therapist, I aim to create a secure and nurturing environment where we can freely address your fears, feelings, and concerns. This mutual reflection is of central importance because it is our collaborative efforts that most likely ensure the success of our therapeutic journey. It is through fostering this space of reciprocal trust and vulnerability that we can progress together toward your growth and healing. I'm here to guide you through this transformative process and empower you to find the strength and resilience within yourself to continue your development.
As your therapist, I aim to create a secure and nurturing environment where we can freely address your fears, feelings, and concerns. This mutual reflection is of central importance because it is our collaborative efforts that most likely ensure the success of our therapeutic journey. It is through fostering this space of reciprocal trust and vulnerability that we can progress together toward your growth and healing. I'm here to guide you through this transformative process and empower you to find the strength and resilience within yourself to continue your development.
Erin Conley
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60626
Hello there! My hope is that these next few paragraphs will give you an opportunity to learn a bit more about me and how I approach therapy. At my core I have a deep reverence for my clients and strongly believe in using compassion and creativity in the therapeutic space. I am guided by a strong belief in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the effectiveness of collaboration; I use an eclectic blend of several different therapeutic approaches. Ultimately, you are the expert on your own life. I honor being able to walk alongside you as you navigate the challenging and beautiful terrain of life while finding healing.
Hello there! My hope is that these next few paragraphs will give you an opportunity to learn a bit more about me and how I approach therapy. At my core I have a deep reverence for my clients and strongly believe in using compassion and creativity in the therapeutic space. I am guided by a strong belief in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the effectiveness of collaboration; I use an eclectic blend of several different therapeutic approaches. Ultimately, you are the expert on your own life. I honor being able to walk alongside you as you navigate the challenging and beautiful terrain of life while finding healing.
I believe therapy takes on many forms and is not a cookie-cutter process. That is the sort of approach I take with individuals who took the courageous step toward therapy for their healing journey. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative and therapeutic space for you and your goals. You know yourself and your life more than I do, so I value hearing your story and providing you with support and tools to get you where you want to be. To better tailor to those goals, I focus on an integrative approach of using a systems, strengths-based, or client-centered approach to therapy
I believe therapy takes on many forms and is not a cookie-cutter process. That is the sort of approach I take with individuals who took the courageous step toward therapy for their healing journey. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative and therapeutic space for you and your goals. You know yourself and your life more than I do, so I value hearing your story and providing you with support and tools to get you where you want to be. To better tailor to those goals, I focus on an integrative approach of using a systems, strengths-based, or client-centered approach to therapy
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Jessica Zaehringer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW, ADHDCer
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60626 (Online Only)
I help people learn to forgive themselves for not being 'perfect' through eclectic evidence based modalities while also incorporating psychoeducation and lived experience – learning to give yourself the grace you deserve as well as increasing the ease with which you healthily cope with the stressors of life; To learn to create space for yourself and gain a sense of self acceptance and self actualization. I engage with you conversationally to create movement and change towards a healthy outcome through a relational and supportive approach. You are doing your best to navigate through a contradictory world.
I help people learn to forgive themselves for not being 'perfect' through eclectic evidence based modalities while also incorporating psychoeducation and lived experience – learning to give yourself the grace you deserve as well as increasing the ease with which you healthily cope with the stressors of life; To learn to create space for yourself and gain a sense of self acceptance and self actualization. I engage with you conversationally to create movement and change towards a healthy outcome through a relational and supportive approach. You are doing your best to navigate through a contradictory world.
Priscilla Anzaldua
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60626
I am a bilingual and bi-cultural therapist who values the strength of a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship. You might feel overwhelmed with finding a therapist if you are already feeling stuck. It can be hard to find someone to disclose your feelings to a "new person" during your time of vulnerability. My warm, empathetic, and non-directive approach has helped those new to therapy feel comfortable disclosing their most difficult emotions and experiences. My approach is collaborative, where I can guide you to find the right tools to feel in control of your life again.
I am a bilingual and bi-cultural therapist who values the strength of a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship. You might feel overwhelmed with finding a therapist if you are already feeling stuck. It can be hard to find someone to disclose your feelings to a "new person" during your time of vulnerability. My warm, empathetic, and non-directive approach has helped those new to therapy feel comfortable disclosing their most difficult emotions and experiences. My approach is collaborative, where I can guide you to find the right tools to feel in control of your life again.
Mary Beth Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60626 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
We often start the healing process feeling lost, unsure if we’ll ever feel better. Or maybe when life has knocked us down and we don’t know which way to go next, maybe it feels too hard to keep going. If any of these resonate with you, I’m glad you’re here. As a therapist, I work as a guide for my clients. I do my best to help you get in touch with that deep knowledge of what you need to do to heal by providing space to explore and dig deeper. I offer myself as a witness to your story, your life, your experiences, and as a mirror to your inherent worth.
We often start the healing process feeling lost, unsure if we’ll ever feel better. Or maybe when life has knocked us down and we don’t know which way to go next, maybe it feels too hard to keep going. If any of these resonate with you, I’m glad you’re here. As a therapist, I work as a guide for my clients. I do my best to help you get in touch with that deep knowledge of what you need to do to heal by providing space to explore and dig deeper. I offer myself as a witness to your story, your life, your experiences, and as a mirror to your inherent worth.
Eileen Tarjan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60626
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! Following my 20-year career in Human Resources, I am filled with joy to be in the mental health field helping others find their path to improved mental health. I deeply believe that through positive human connection & service, we can help ourselves and each other heal, repair ruptures in our relationships, & rebuild our communities. My ability to connect with clients, establish a foundation of trust, & engage them in meaningful work early in the therapeutic process is a gift & privilege that I don’t take lightly. I’m known for being honest, direct, welcoming, affirming, creative, & infusing fun into therapy!
Welcome! Following my 20-year career in Human Resources, I am filled with joy to be in the mental health field helping others find their path to improved mental health. I deeply believe that through positive human connection & service, we can help ourselves and each other heal, repair ruptures in our relationships, & rebuild our communities. My ability to connect with clients, establish a foundation of trust, & engage them in meaningful work early in the therapeutic process is a gift & privilege that I don’t take lightly. I’m known for being honest, direct, welcoming, affirming, creative, & infusing fun into therapy!
Andrea Schultz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT, CPT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60626
Not accepting new clients
Would you like to decrease feelings of anxiety or self-judgment? Are you hoping to deepen your connection with yourself or others? Do you experience loneliness or depression or do you want to get help with relationships, ongoing struggle or chronic illness? Many people feel unhappy in their lives for reasons they can't identify. They may have a vague sense that they are "missing out" or not living the life they want to live; others feel "stuck" in some uncomfortable pattern of behavior. Whatever brings you to therapy, I firmly believe in our capacity to heal, in our own innate wisdom and our ability to know greater peace and joy.
Would you like to decrease feelings of anxiety or self-judgment? Are you hoping to deepen your connection with yourself or others? Do you experience loneliness or depression or do you want to get help with relationships, ongoing struggle or chronic illness? Many people feel unhappy in their lives for reasons they can't identify. They may have a vague sense that they are "missing out" or not living the life they want to live; others feel "stuck" in some uncomfortable pattern of behavior. Whatever brings you to therapy, I firmly believe in our capacity to heal, in our own innate wisdom and our ability to know greater peace and joy.
Aaron Samuel Cohn
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60626
Not accepting new clients
If you're reading this, you're probably struggling and hoping to connect with someone who truly gets it. Finding a great listener can be challenging for neurodiverse folks, LGBTQIA+ folks, and others with complex backgrounds and life stories. Because I know how important it is for my clients to feel heard and understood, I work hard to build a safe and secure context for them to explore all the different social and psychological systems of their lives. That trust and safety provides the foundation for deep and lasting change.
If you're reading this, you're probably struggling and hoping to connect with someone who truly gets it. Finding a great listener can be challenging for neurodiverse folks, LGBTQIA+ folks, and others with complex backgrounds and life stories. Because I know how important it is for my clients to feel heard and understood, I work hard to build a safe and secure context for them to explore all the different social and psychological systems of their lives. That trust and safety provides the foundation for deep and lasting change.
Sara Richmond
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60626
Not accepting new clients
Curiosity leads my work. With my clients, I seek to co-create a space to explore their joys and struggles. My clinical interests include sexuality and gender identity development, self-worth expansion, mending relationships with others and with ourselves, understanding anxiety, depression, and personal values. Serving both teens and adults, I come from a person-centered, strength-based and existential framework. I practice queer, kink, and poly affirming counseling.
Curiosity leads my work. With my clients, I seek to co-create a space to explore their joys and struggles. My clinical interests include sexuality and gender identity development, self-worth expansion, mending relationships with others and with ourselves, understanding anxiety, depression, and personal values. Serving both teens and adults, I come from a person-centered, strength-based and existential framework. I practice queer, kink, and poly affirming counseling.
Lilah Ravinuthala
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60626
Not accepting new clients
I am a queer South Asian therapist who is focused on creating an authentic space for you to heal and grow. As a second-generation immigrant, I understand the stigma and trepidation that comes with getting mental healthcare. I strive to create a space where you can be seen and heard without judgment. Together, we will work to identify challenges related to trauma, cultural background, depression, anxiety, and lack of fulfillment in your life.
I am a queer South Asian therapist who is focused on creating an authentic space for you to heal and grow. As a second-generation immigrant, I understand the stigma and trepidation that comes with getting mental healthcare. I strive to create a space where you can be seen and heard without judgment. Together, we will work to identify challenges related to trauma, cultural background, depression, anxiety, and lack of fulfillment in your life.
Jessica York
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, BFA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60626
Not accepting new clients
I'm honored to immerse myself in your story. Are you feeling shut down, stuck, or isolated? Are you overwhelmed by your emotions and anxious? I will create a space that is warm, non-judging, and compassionate for exploration, risks, & growth. Let's work together to discover more of who you were created to be! I believe you are the expert on your life & already carry inside what you need to heal. I will come alongside you to help draw that out. It is my priority to see you fully so we can journey through your pain towards your healing, freedom, & purposeful living. There's more to life than just trying to survive.
I'm honored to immerse myself in your story. Are you feeling shut down, stuck, or isolated? Are you overwhelmed by your emotions and anxious? I will create a space that is warm, non-judging, and compassionate for exploration, risks, & growth. Let's work together to discover more of who you were created to be! I believe you are the expert on your life & already carry inside what you need to heal. I will come alongside you to help draw that out. It is my priority to see you fully so we can journey through your pain towards your healing, freedom, & purposeful living. There's more to life than just trying to survive.
