Therapists in 60642
Rachel Zar
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60642
Waitlist for new clients
Rachel Zar, PhD, LMFT, CST, is an individual and couples therapist—and an AASECT-certified sex therapist. Rachel knows that sex and relationships can be among the most difficult topics to talk about, so she strives to create a safe, non-judgmental space for these intimate and essential conversations. Her integrative approach is both warm and direct; it’s both creative and based in current therapeutic and medical research. She believes that collaboration is the key to success, so she meets clients where they are and works with them to access their unique strengths and empower them to reach their goals.
Rachel Zar, PhD, LMFT, CST, is an individual and couples therapist—and an AASECT-certified sex therapist. Rachel knows that sex and relationships can be among the most difficult topics to talk about, so she strives to create a safe, non-judgmental space for these intimate and essential conversations. Her integrative approach is both warm and direct; it’s both creative and based in current therapeutic and medical research. She believes that collaboration is the key to success, so she meets clients where they are and works with them to access their unique strengths and empower them to reach their goals.
EMDR Therapy with Gina Smith, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Gina Smith, an EMDR Therapist. I have a passion for working with those with disabilities and their families, as a member of that community. I also enjoy working with women regarding weight loss journeys, body image, and body positivity. I look forward to meeting and discovering what work we can do together.
Hi! I'm Gina Smith, an EMDR Therapist. I have a passion for working with those with disabilities and their families, as a member of that community. I also enjoy working with women regarding weight loss journeys, body image, and body positivity. I look forward to meeting and discovering what work we can do together.
I have been able to work closely with children, adolescents, and adults to treat a wide variety of concerns ranging from mood and developmental disorders, chronic pain, substance abuse, trauma, hoarding, family stress, academic distress, and academic avoidance. I am dedicated to providing a safe environment for clients in the LGBTQIA+ community, those who hold multiple identities, and those who have a diverse cultural background. I strive to support others to examine how these identities may impact the way they interact with the world around them.
I have been able to work closely with children, adolescents, and adults to treat a wide variety of concerns ranging from mood and developmental disorders, chronic pain, substance abuse, trauma, hoarding, family stress, academic distress, and academic avoidance. I am dedicated to providing a safe environment for clients in the LGBTQIA+ community, those who hold multiple identities, and those who have a diverse cultural background. I strive to support others to examine how these identities may impact the way they interact with the world around them.
Many of us seek supportive relationships and a meaningful life, yet internal distress can stop us from pursuing the life we want. We can become entangled in unhelpful patterns, making it difficult to move forward with what is important to us. I work with individuals grappling with distress related to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma. I help them improve their relationships and build a meaningful life. I also support those who feel overwhelmed and stuck, assisting them in overcoming prolonged cycles of distress.
Many of us seek supportive relationships and a meaningful life, yet internal distress can stop us from pursuing the life we want. We can become entangled in unhelpful patterns, making it difficult to move forward with what is important to us. I work with individuals grappling with distress related to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma. I help them improve their relationships and build a meaningful life. I also support those who feel overwhelmed and stuck, assisting them in overcoming prolonged cycles of distress.
The best therapeutic relationships walk the thin line between comfort/validation on one side and growth/critical reflection on the other. With all my patients I work to meet them were they're at in the moment and create a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental space. I view my role in therapy as ultimately helping you to build the life you want to live. By necessity, that means no two people will have identical journeys. That said, my hope for all I work with is that through therapy you will experience a reduction of distress in the short-term and gain insight and the tools to feel you can effectively manage stressors in the long-term.
The best therapeutic relationships walk the thin line between comfort/validation on one side and growth/critical reflection on the other. With all my patients I work to meet them were they're at in the moment and create a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental space. I view my role in therapy as ultimately helping you to build the life you want to live. By necessity, that means no two people will have identical journeys. That said, my hope for all I work with is that through therapy you will experience a reduction of distress in the short-term and gain insight and the tools to feel you can effectively manage stressors in the long-term.
I hear co-parents express frustration that they cannot seem to get on the same page as one another. Often parents view their child’s behavior as a reflection of their parenting, but my goal is to help you understand your child’s behavior as their way of communicating needs. Learning how to parent more intentionally than you experienced as a child can be overwhelming. Whether it be at home, the playground, school drop off, or even the grocery store, parents and children alike can learn the skills necessary to feel confident and connected in all of life’s circumstances.
I hear co-parents express frustration that they cannot seem to get on the same page as one another. Often parents view their child’s behavior as a reflection of their parenting, but my goal is to help you understand your child’s behavior as their way of communicating needs. Learning how to parent more intentionally than you experienced as a child can be overwhelming. Whether it be at home, the playground, school drop off, or even the grocery store, parents and children alike can learn the skills necessary to feel confident and connected in all of life’s circumstances.
As a former journalist turned therapist and first-generation Middle Eastern American, I understand the complexities of life transitions and cultural dynamics. These experiences often lead to feelings of identity confusion, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Navigating these issues can be overwhelming, especially when it impacts your relationships and values, but I'm here to walk alongside you. My therapeutic approach is holistic, collaborative, and integrative, designed to help you achieve your goals. Together, we'll explore the interconnectedness of your emotional, mental, relational, physical, and spiritual health.
As a former journalist turned therapist and first-generation Middle Eastern American, I understand the complexities of life transitions and cultural dynamics. These experiences often lead to feelings of identity confusion, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Navigating these issues can be overwhelming, especially when it impacts your relationships and values, but I'm here to walk alongside you. My therapeutic approach is holistic, collaborative, and integrative, designed to help you achieve your goals. Together, we'll explore the interconnectedness of your emotional, mental, relational, physical, and spiritual health.
Online EMDR with The Chicago EMDR Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
Looking for premier EMDR Therapy? Most of our clients have done "talk therapy" before and are ready to take therapy to the next level and go deeper for lasting change from within. Let's transform doubt, fear, and limits... We'll reveal growth and joy! Together, we'll break through limiting beliefs, trauma, and discover what is possible. We’ll transform “bad” experiences into post-traumatic growth with EMDR. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a highly effective and specialized therapy. Give yourself the gift of experiencing EMDR with a certified therapist. Let's reveal joy and help you live your best life!
Looking for premier EMDR Therapy? Most of our clients have done "talk therapy" before and are ready to take therapy to the next level and go deeper for lasting change from within. Let's transform doubt, fear, and limits... We'll reveal growth and joy! Together, we'll break through limiting beliefs, trauma, and discover what is possible. We’ll transform “bad” experiences into post-traumatic growth with EMDR. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a highly effective and specialized therapy. Give yourself the gift of experiencing EMDR with a certified therapist. Let's reveal joy and help you live your best life!
Cassandra Kruchten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60642
I am a passionate therapist committed to creating a warm and inviting environment where healing and growth can flourish. My approach to therapy is rooted in the strengths-based perspective, which means I firmly believe that you already possess the inner strength and resilience needed to overcome life's challenges. My goal is to help you tap into those strengths, recognize your unique talents, and empower you to lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life. As a young therapist, I bring a fresh and open-minded outlook to our sessions. I understand the complexities of navigating today's world.
I am a passionate therapist committed to creating a warm and inviting environment where healing and growth can flourish. My approach to therapy is rooted in the strengths-based perspective, which means I firmly believe that you already possess the inner strength and resilience needed to overcome life's challenges. My goal is to help you tap into those strengths, recognize your unique talents, and empower you to lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life. As a young therapist, I bring a fresh and open-minded outlook to our sessions. I understand the complexities of navigating today's world.
Therapy is a place to slow down, feel our feelings, and ask big questions. Some of my clients use therapy to tackle a specific problem, others simply need a supportive space in which to process each week. Having worked in the mental health field for 10+ years, I've helped people address a wide range of concerns, and especially enjoy working on anxiety, relationships/dating issues, and young adult issues. In addition to talk therapy, I have advanced training in EMDR and complex trauma. As a former touring musician, I am uniquely familiar with the mental health challenges faced by artists and creators.
Therapy is a place to slow down, feel our feelings, and ask big questions. Some of my clients use therapy to tackle a specific problem, others simply need a supportive space in which to process each week. Having worked in the mental health field for 10+ years, I've helped people address a wide range of concerns, and especially enjoy working on anxiety, relationships/dating issues, and young adult issues. In addition to talk therapy, I have advanced training in EMDR and complex trauma. As a former touring musician, I am uniquely familiar with the mental health challenges faced by artists and creators.
When life's challenges are overwhelming, maintaining a happy and productive life can be difficult. Asking for help through these times is not easy, but it's truly a sign of strength. I help individuals work through emotional problems by identifying and changing limiting and negative patterns in their life, and establishing healthier ways to cope with stress. This ultimately leads to improved self-esteem, empowerment, enriched relationships, and fulfillment. I work collaboratively with my clients, and establish a trusting therapeutic relationship providing compassion and support. I am dedicated to helping my clients achieve their personal goals.
When life's challenges are overwhelming, maintaining a happy and productive life can be difficult. Asking for help through these times is not easy, but it's truly a sign of strength. I help individuals work through emotional problems by identifying and changing limiting and negative patterns in their life, and establishing healthier ways to cope with stress. This ultimately leads to improved self-esteem, empowerment, enriched relationships, and fulfillment. I work collaboratively with my clients, and establish a trusting therapeutic relationship providing compassion and support. I am dedicated to helping my clients achieve their personal goals.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60642
Have you been struggling with managing the changes life has dealt to you? I have worked with individuals from six months to ninety-eight years old, couples, and groups of individuals to support them in their life changes and help them address their needs through therapeutic interventions. My approach to therapy relies on the ability to create safety and developing a strong therapeutic alliance with you. I view this alliance as the vehicle for change that you are looking for. I want to work to meet you where you are at, so that you feel understood and heard in your experience.
Have you been struggling with managing the changes life has dealt to you? I have worked with individuals from six months to ninety-eight years old, couples, and groups of individuals to support them in their life changes and help them address their needs through therapeutic interventions. My approach to therapy relies on the ability to create safety and developing a strong therapeutic alliance with you. I view this alliance as the vehicle for change that you are looking for. I want to work to meet you where you are at, so that you feel understood and heard in your experience.
Transitions are hard and life is full of them. While change may come with joy, so many other feelings surround it as well: sadness, fear, anxiety, exhaustion. Maybe you don’t know how to handle or express these new feelings. Maybe you’ve felt this way for a long time and need support. You may be curious about why you do the things you do, and why you are the way you are. You may be frustrated that what once worked for you isn’t working in this season, and you don’t know what to do next. When you look at your life or the world at large, you might be feeling stuck, sick, sad, or helpless and may be wondering “where do I go from here?”
Transitions are hard and life is full of them. While change may come with joy, so many other feelings surround it as well: sadness, fear, anxiety, exhaustion. Maybe you don’t know how to handle or express these new feelings. Maybe you’ve felt this way for a long time and need support. You may be curious about why you do the things you do, and why you are the way you are. You may be frustrated that what once worked for you isn’t working in this season, and you don’t know what to do next. When you look at your life or the world at large, you might be feeling stuck, sick, sad, or helpless and may be wondering “where do I go from here?”
My name is Manya, and I am trained in psychodynamic, psychoanalytic psychotherapy. My approach is to form a relationship with each person I see, taking special care to note any patterns in a person's history or present that may be holding them back or causing unnecessary pain or conflict. I take great care to notice how the past is informing the present and to provide the insight needed to develop and maintain healthy relationships, behaviors and feelings.
My name is Manya, and I am trained in psychodynamic, psychoanalytic psychotherapy. My approach is to form a relationship with each person I see, taking special care to note any patterns in a person's history or present that may be holding them back or causing unnecessary pain or conflict. I take great care to notice how the past is informing the present and to provide the insight needed to develop and maintain healthy relationships, behaviors and feelings.
I am a gay therapist that finds meaning working with individuals with histories of trauma, complex family dynamics, and those in toxic relationships with themselves and others. I also work with LGBTQ couples and mixed neurotype couples who want to explore open relationships, polyamory, and how to feel more connected and safer with their partners. My role as a therapist is to help my clients understand the symptoms that once protected them from trauma with the wisdom and compassion of your present self and encourage them to feel confident while you practice new skills to look ahead.
I am a gay therapist that finds meaning working with individuals with histories of trauma, complex family dynamics, and those in toxic relationships with themselves and others. I also work with LGBTQ couples and mixed neurotype couples who want to explore open relationships, polyamory, and how to feel more connected and safer with their partners. My role as a therapist is to help my clients understand the symptoms that once protected them from trauma with the wisdom and compassion of your present self and encourage them to feel confident while you practice new skills to look ahead.
I am a psychotherapist and social worker with over 15 years of experience helping people reach their goals and improve their quality of life through increased self-understanding and empowerment. I have extensive experience working with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, cultural and identity issues, substance use, emotion regulation difficulties, and the long-term impact of trauma and abuse. I also provide supervision to graduate students and new therapists working toward full licensure.
I am a psychotherapist and social worker with over 15 years of experience helping people reach their goals and improve their quality of life through increased self-understanding and empowerment. I have extensive experience working with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, cultural and identity issues, substance use, emotion regulation difficulties, and the long-term impact of trauma and abuse. I also provide supervision to graduate students and new therapists working toward full licensure.
Are you looking to improve your relationship? Are you struggling with your marriage and family dynamics? I work with couples and families to provide a holistic systemic approach to healing. Everyone deserves to feel seen and heard and sometimes we need a little help with that. I believe family and couples therapy is a place where you can explore yourself, your past, your relationships and truly grow into the family want to be. I approach every client with warmth, a little humor and acceptance and compassion. I firmly believe in working collaboratively with clients as you will always be the expert on yourself and your relationship.
Are you looking to improve your relationship? Are you struggling with your marriage and family dynamics? I work with couples and families to provide a holistic systemic approach to healing. Everyone deserves to feel seen and heard and sometimes we need a little help with that. I believe family and couples therapy is a place where you can explore yourself, your past, your relationships and truly grow into the family want to be. I approach every client with warmth, a little humor and acceptance and compassion. I firmly believe in working collaboratively with clients as you will always be the expert on yourself and your relationship.
With eight years of experience in therapy, I have worked extensively in outpatient and in-home settings, specializing in the treatment of anxiety and depression, difficult life transitions, addiction/substance abuse, and autism spectrum disorder. Recognizing the challenges of daily life, I offer evidence-based perspectives to streamline the therapeutic process. Utilizing mindfulness practices, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and a deep understanding of neurodiversity, my aim is to facilitate healing and self-actualization.
With eight years of experience in therapy, I have worked extensively in outpatient and in-home settings, specializing in the treatment of anxiety and depression, difficult life transitions, addiction/substance abuse, and autism spectrum disorder. Recognizing the challenges of daily life, I offer evidence-based perspectives to streamline the therapeutic process. Utilizing mindfulness practices, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and a deep understanding of neurodiversity, my aim is to facilitate healing and self-actualization.
EMDR Therapy with Vlasta Kudina
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Vlasta, an EMDR Therapist. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients free themselves from symptoms and behaviors that have been keeping them stuck, preventing them from living life on their own terms. As a former athlete and coach, I like to approach therapy with the same goal-oriented manner, working on developing and mastering skills. I understand what it is like to feel betrayed by your own body and mind, but it is important to know that it is never too late to regain control and mastery over both.
Hi! I'm Vlasta, an EMDR Therapist. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients free themselves from symptoms and behaviors that have been keeping them stuck, preventing them from living life on their own terms. As a former athlete and coach, I like to approach therapy with the same goal-oriented manner, working on developing and mastering skills. I understand what it is like to feel betrayed by your own body and mind, but it is important to know that it is never too late to regain control and mastery over both.
Nataliya Valiaeva
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in treating ADHD, PTSD, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I help my clients navigate executive dysfunction, issues with procrastination, organization and planning; work, relationship and family stress, parental burnout, conflicts, life transitions, and issues with perfectionism and self esteem.
I specialize in treating ADHD, PTSD, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I help my clients navigate executive dysfunction, issues with procrastination, organization and planning; work, relationship and family stress, parental burnout, conflicts, life transitions, and issues with perfectionism and self esteem.
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Number of Therapists in 60642
200+
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in 60642 who prioritize treating:
| 96% | Anxiety |
| 90% | Depression |
| 75% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Life Transitions |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Grief |
| 66% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
6 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 98% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 55% | Aetna |
| 52% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 60642 see their clients
| 72% | In Person and Online | |
| 28% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |