Therapists in 60640

I offer trauma-informed psychodynamic therapy through a leftist/feminist theoretical perspective. I am passionate about serving those who have felt let down by the mental healthcare system or disempowered by past providers, and welcome skepticism about the healthcare system in late-stage capitalism. I draw from IFS, developmental and evolutionary psychology, and more. I reject the hierarchical nature of traditional Western healthcare and encourage collaboration to achieve empowerment. I know effective therapy requires trust, and that I have to earn yours. My goal is to decolonize and destigmatize mental health.

Hi there! Thanks for taking a peek at my profile. I enjoy working with all ages. For children I unfortunately am not seeing any via telehealth. When it comes to teens and adolescents I focus on building the relationship first and foremost since it is the most important part of therapy no matter what age. From there we really explore and process their current needs and focus on values to attach therapeutic goals to. As I work with adults the same process happens in tandem with mindful self compassion training to help loosen the grips of anxiety and other identity struggles. I like to help client even when they're unsure of their goal

Clients come to therapy wanting to make change in their lives and as challenging as it can be, clients who do well with me engage in fearless personal exploration using curiosity to drive their progress towards their preferred future. Clients who are interested in a holistic approach to mental health including sleep and nutrition and an openness to multiple viewpoints of healing and health will be engaged with my style. I also believe that clients don't want to be in therapy forever, nor should they be, so I aim to provide clients with firm internal processes and awareness they can use throughout the lifespan.

Hello. I am Monique Heilemeier and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. I have been in practice for 24 years in both private and community mental health practices both in person and through telehealth. My focus is helping clients to heal from a variety of traumatic experiences from childhood to adulthood, providing resources and tools to reduce suffering, increase self-compassion and self-acceptance, and improve daily functioning and my approach to therapy is to be a guide and partner throughout the healing process.

Many times making effective decisions and maintaining consistency toward our goals can be challenging, causing inner conflict and a feeling of hopelessness. My mission as a therapist is to guide and help you discover strengths you didn't know you had. As a team, we will explore and process the emotional, cognitive, physical, familial, and spiritual factors impacting your life and preventing you from achieving a transformation in your life.

I enjoy working with people in a safe and supportive atmosphere where a person can be who they really are. As individual's lives are often complex and surely unique, I work collaboratively with clients to learn about their reasons for seeking therapy as well as to enliven and deepen the therapeutic process through greater self-reflection. Ultimately, I believe that human beings are self-healing, and that the symptoms and contexts that lead a person into their therapeutic journey can often teach and bring meaning in ways that enhance psychological wholeness.

Anne Zakaras, LCPC, ATR-BC is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Registered Board Certified Art Therapist. Her integrative, client-centered approach is rooted in evidence-based psychotherapeutic practices often but not always combined with art therapy techniques in order to treat a variety of mental health concerns. In addition to being a Board Certified Art Therapist, Anne is certified in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and is a Certified Grief Informed Professional.

If you're considering working with a therapist, then chances are you're struggling with some aspect of your life. The challenges that motivate people to seek the support of a therapist generally fall into four categories: you're confronting something new, something unpredictable, something you can't control, or something that is threatening your sense of who you are. The mission of my practice is twofold: to provide you with a safe environment to navigate the difficulties that bring you to therapy and to help you learn more about yourself in the process.

I specialize in working with the queer and neurodivergent populations with a focus on sexual and intimacy challenges from performance to , sexual trauma, sexual/gender identity exploration, neurodiversity adjustment (diagnosed or not), executive functioning and sexual/gender identity. My goal is for my clients to gain an understanding of their lived experience and present circumstance and learn to synthesize these two parts of themselves. Healing past trauma wounds will provide my clients with a healthier outlook and framework to their current circumstances.

As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor my goal is to create a warm and compassionate space in which individuals, couples and families can develop and improve meaningful relationships.

I am a queer-identified therapist with significant personal and professional experience providing LGBTQIA+ affirmative care for folks across experiences of sexuality and gender exploration, transition and expression. I work to honor the complexities of each person’s own identity intersection and am HAES aligned. I have experience working with a variety of types and expressions of trauma including PTSD, C-PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, disordered eating, relational issues and more. I provide relationship therapy extending to romantic, platonic, polyamorous, aromantic and/or asexual partnerships.

There are times in life where we feel stuck and unable to move to where we desire to be. Therapy seeks to intervene at that “stuck” place. During our time together, we can discover patterns in your relationships, thoughts, and actions. Patterns that, while they may have served a purpose in the past, may no longer be beneficial. My hope is to create an environment in which you feel the freedom to explore, question, and define your authentic self. I provide humor, gentle challenging, creative interventions and non-judgmental support to help you create a more fulfilling life.

Hi, I’m Greg. I specialize in supporting people through major life transitions—specifically, divorce and relationship breakups. Whether you are contemplating a breakup or divorce, are currently in the process of ending things, or have already been through it and are picking up the pieces, I am here to help. People may tell you to just “move on.” You and I both know that it just isn’t that simple. Divorce is incredibly common and often necessary when you realize that the future you want can’t happen with the person you are with. Indeed, leaving a relationship that isn’t working can be a sign of great courage, strength and self-love.

Allison Sheade is a feminist psychodynamic, relational, trauma-focused LCPC in Chicago. Her style is warm, empathic, collaborative, and direct. Allison has an active style, and clients enjoy knowing that she will offer insights, interpretations, and feedback that are effective, helpful, and supportive. Allison has worked in community mental health, at the Women's Center at Northwestern University, and in outpatient settings. Allison works with diverse populations and operates from a multicultural perspective, valuing differences of race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender and sexuality (+ poly & kink), ableness, and world-view.

Just as there’s usually no “quick fix” in therapy, there’s no one path to healing – each person’s story needs to be recognized and honored. I strive to provide a nonjudgemental space that is not only collaborative and compassionate but also invites creativity, curiosity, and humor. I want to make our time together one where we explore your struggles and celebrate your wins.

For the past 12 years, I have had the honor of meeting with clients of all ages and am amazed by human resilience. Often, emotions can be complex to navigate and difficult to manage alone. My goal is to support you through difficult moments, help you build awareness and understanding for your behaviors and feelings, gain clarity in confusing times, better understand your relationships, and ultimately help you see life in clearer terms.

As a psychotherapist, I recognize the intersectionality of the identities that we hold and its impact on how we move through the world. My work is rooted in affirming the experiences of individuals who identify as queer, transgender/GNC, sex workers, non-monogamous/polyamorous, and disabled. Body neutrality, Health At Every Size (HAES), and sex positivity are core values of my clinical practice. I specialize in working with folks who have experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety, with a focus on religious and sexual trauma; as well as individuals exploring their gender identity and sexuality.

I honor the courage it takes for you to have made it to this point in your journey. I work to facilitate a space of curiosity that leads to deeper insight, awareness, and self-compassion to help bring meaningful change where it is needed. I believe that resilience, the capacity to recover from adversity, is a key ability for mental and emotional health. Building this capacity is a healing practice. I use resiliency skills in the “here and now” during our sessions to build healthy habits for sustainable wellness. I also value collaboration, and often invite feedback to ensure your voice and purpose is at the center of the work,

Congratulations on taking this step and beginning your search for a counselor. I believe therapy works best when there is a good fit between a client and their therapist. In my role, this involves being flexible, open and transparent in order to help you define and work towards your goals. I assist clients in empowering themselves, by building on their strengths, promoting insight, and providing a safe space for them to explore their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, histories, identities, values, and relationships.