Addiction Therapists in Chicago, IL
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Ashley M. Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhDc, LPC-NCC, BSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60605
Ashley works with and has a passion for providing services to individuals living with/battling mental health, learning, mood, performance, and traumatic dysregulations- from adolescents, adults, to older adults. She specializes in athletic/human performance psychology and substance use/misuse- harm reduction. Along with providing services, she has a dedication to being a light and a gatekeeper for the fields of mental health, counseling, clinical supervision, and sport psychology. It is her desire to see folks live in their purpose(s) and be the optimal versions of their true/authentic selves.
Ashley works with and has a passion for providing services to individuals living with/battling mental health, learning, mood, performance, and traumatic dysregulations- from adolescents, adults, to older adults. She specializes in athletic/human performance psychology and substance use/misuse- harm reduction. Along with providing services, she has a dedication to being a light and a gatekeeper for the fields of mental health, counseling, clinical supervision, and sport psychology. It is her desire to see folks live in their purpose(s) and be the optimal versions of their true/authentic selves.
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Anthony Oltean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
I provide Individual Psychotherapy, as well as supportive Substance Abuse Counseling.
Hello there. Thank you for reading my profile. I've been working in the Lakeview area for over a decade now. I offer counseling aimed at enhancing your natural strengths, introduce new coping abilities, challenge unproductive thoughts, beliefs, and patterns of behavior, as well as providing you the opportunity to try on a new perspective toward your life. I have focused predominately on issues that impact the LGBTQ+ population, as well as variety of communities located in the area.
I provide Individual Psychotherapy, as well as supportive Substance Abuse Counseling.
Hello there. Thank you for reading my profile. I've been working in the Lakeview area for over a decade now. I offer counseling aimed at enhancing your natural strengths, introduce new coping abilities, challenge unproductive thoughts, beliefs, and patterns of behavior, as well as providing you the opportunity to try on a new perspective toward your life. I have focused predominately on issues that impact the LGBTQ+ population, as well as variety of communities located in the area.
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Coffee Chat Counseling
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, ATR, CCTP
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60618
Coffee Chat Counseling provides care to individuals who are aged 16 and older. We love working with clients who are seeking support with life transitions, who are healing from trauma, who are diagnosed and adjusting to living with chronic illness, as well as those who are struggling to manage mood and anxiety disorders, addiction, and OCD. As a queer owned practice, we have a strong commitment to working with the LGBTQIA+ community. Our mission is to de-stigmatize mental health care while making therapy as approachable as possible by providing a safe, non-judgmental space for our clients to express themselves.
Coffee Chat Counseling provides care to individuals who are aged 16 and older. We love working with clients who are seeking support with life transitions, who are healing from trauma, who are diagnosed and adjusting to living with chronic illness, as well as those who are struggling to manage mood and anxiety disorders, addiction, and OCD. As a queer owned practice, we have a strong commitment to working with the LGBTQIA+ community. Our mission is to de-stigmatize mental health care while making therapy as approachable as possible by providing a safe, non-judgmental space for our clients to express themselves.
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My special expertise is working with people who want to feel better. People who want to explore themselves, who want help in figuring out why they feel bad, and what they can do in order to feel better. I create space where you can feel comfortable to talk about uncomfortable things. I help people dealing with depression, anxiety, loneliness, grief, substance abuse; those having relationship issues, that would include couples/marital, parent-child, brothers-sisters, coworkers, or friends. You'll find out that you're not so different from everyone else; we all struggle.
My special expertise is working with people who want to feel better. People who want to explore themselves, who want help in figuring out why they feel bad, and what they can do in order to feel better. I create space where you can feel comfortable to talk about uncomfortable things. I help people dealing with depression, anxiety, loneliness, grief, substance abuse; those having relationship issues, that would include couples/marital, parent-child, brothers-sisters, coworkers, or friends. You'll find out that you're not so different from everyone else; we all struggle.
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Da Som Seo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611 (Online Only)
As a psychotherapist (LCSW, CADC), I feel privileged to hear and support your stories, whether they encompass sorrow, joy, or the full spectrum of human experience. My mission is to meet you where you are and create a space where you feel genuinely safe and understood. Together, we can address challenges such as anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, and life transitions, working towards meaningful change and a life that truly reflects your core values.
As a psychotherapist (LCSW, CADC), I feel privileged to hear and support your stories, whether they encompass sorrow, joy, or the full spectrum of human experience. My mission is to meet you where you are and create a space where you feel genuinely safe and understood. Together, we can address challenges such as anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, and life transitions, working towards meaningful change and a life that truly reflects your core values.
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Bari Rothfeld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
If life is feeling chaotic, overwhelming, or unmanageable, I’m here to help. I’m here to assist you in moving away from maladaptive patterns of behavior that seem to interfere with your quality of life and develop new patterns of behavior that feel more meaningful and aligned with your values. Together, we can increase awareness, uncover strengths, and empower resilience. I specialize in the treatment of adults who struggle with eating disorders & disordered eating (binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating, orthorexia), addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
If life is feeling chaotic, overwhelming, or unmanageable, I’m here to help. I’m here to assist you in moving away from maladaptive patterns of behavior that seem to interfere with your quality of life and develop new patterns of behavior that feel more meaningful and aligned with your values. Together, we can increase awareness, uncover strengths, and empower resilience. I specialize in the treatment of adults who struggle with eating disorders & disordered eating (binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating, orthorexia), addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
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Christina Pizarro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60654 (Online Only)
As you embark on your journey, therapy can provide a safe and supportive space to explore, understand and challenge life experiences that shape our identities and perceptions of the world. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 6 years of experience providing therapy and other clinical services to individuals struggling with severe mental illness and addiction, I approach therapy from a holistic and multicultural perspective. As a Mexican and Filipino American woman, I draw on my personal experiences to better understand how cultural factors influence our perceptions of ourselves and the world around us.
As you embark on your journey, therapy can provide a safe and supportive space to explore, understand and challenge life experiences that shape our identities and perceptions of the world. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 6 years of experience providing therapy and other clinical services to individuals struggling with severe mental illness and addiction, I approach therapy from a holistic and multicultural perspective. As a Mexican and Filipino American woman, I draw on my personal experiences to better understand how cultural factors influence our perceptions of ourselves and the world around us.
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It is my goal as a therapist is to create a trusting, supportive, non-judgmental relationship with you. I work with adults of all ages, and I focus on your strengths to move you towards your goals. I work with individuals struggling with the emotional and behavioral issues of mood and personality disorders. In addition, I assist older clients navigating major life changes. I also specialize in working with individuals struggling with addictions, addressing guilt and shame and uncovering the root of addiction. Last, I help families learn how to support an individual who struggles with addiction.
It is my goal as a therapist is to create a trusting, supportive, non-judgmental relationship with you. I work with adults of all ages, and I focus on your strengths to move you towards your goals. I work with individuals struggling with the emotional and behavioral issues of mood and personality disorders. In addition, I assist older clients navigating major life changes. I also specialize in working with individuals struggling with addictions, addressing guilt and shame and uncovering the root of addiction. Last, I help families learn how to support an individual who struggles with addiction.
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Barney Straus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PCGC, CGP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
I specialize in treating addictions to drugs, alcohol, and behaviors such as gambling, sex, Internet, and eating. I also address underlying issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. I work with adults of all ages individually as well as in groups. My approach to therapy is an interpersonal, client-centered approach. In other words, the client's own treatment goals are of central importance. Recovering from addiction usually entails two phases; stopping the problematic behavior, and the examining deeper issues.
I specialize in treating addictions to drugs, alcohol, and behaviors such as gambling, sex, Internet, and eating. I also address underlying issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. I work with adults of all ages individually as well as in groups. My approach to therapy is an interpersonal, client-centered approach. In other words, the client's own treatment goals are of central importance. Recovering from addiction usually entails two phases; stopping the problematic behavior, and the examining deeper issues.
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Jenny Choi LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
I have specific credentials and experiences relative to today's complicated situations, including; family genograms, marital/intimate and workplace relationships and conflicts, sexual identity, racial equality/intolerance, cross-cultural stigmas, abuse/battering, bullying, alcohol and substance abuse, legal/court intervention, play therapy, neurofeedback, adolescence/young adult guidance, and grief counseling.
I passionately and compassionately care for the emotional well-being and behavioral health of my individual, couple, family and group clients for over 20 years. I draw upon unique combinations of clinical principals and innovative methods to best support all people within our vastly diverse community. I draw upon my deep understanding of culture, age, gender, race, class, family structure, and the type of or the lack of a support system can have on most all situations. I always provide a totally non-judgmental, safe, and confidential space to help my clients deal with their problems, issues or crisis.
I have specific credentials and experiences relative to today's complicated situations, including; family genograms, marital/intimate and workplace relationships and conflicts, sexual identity, racial equality/intolerance, cross-cultural stigmas, abuse/battering, bullying, alcohol and substance abuse, legal/court intervention, play therapy, neurofeedback, adolescence/young adult guidance, and grief counseling.
I passionately and compassionately care for the emotional well-being and behavioral health of my individual, couple, family and group clients for over 20 years. I draw upon unique combinations of clinical principals and innovative methods to best support all people within our vastly diverse community. I draw upon my deep understanding of culture, age, gender, race, class, family structure, and the type of or the lack of a support system can have on most all situations. I always provide a totally non-judgmental, safe, and confidential space to help my clients deal with their problems, issues or crisis.
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Nada C Pavlovic - Healing Tea Therapy Pllc
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CCFP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613 (Online Only)
I specialize in the treatment of trauma, addiction, mood disorders, and codependency.
Welcome! I am accepting new clients! I offer a casual and safe virtual environment (virtual only at this time). I see individuals, couples and families. I believe in recovery oriented living and offer therapy to develop what this might look like for each individual, whether it's recovery from trauma, addiction or other mental illness. Often life can feel out of balance and my goal is to collaborate with clients in putting their life back in balance by addressing emotional, cognitive and behavioral imbalances.
I specialize in the treatment of trauma, addiction, mood disorders, and codependency.
Welcome! I am accepting new clients! I offer a casual and safe virtual environment (virtual only at this time). I see individuals, couples and families. I believe in recovery oriented living and offer therapy to develop what this might look like for each individual, whether it's recovery from trauma, addiction or other mental illness. Often life can feel out of balance and my goal is to collaborate with clients in putting their life back in balance by addressing emotional, cognitive and behavioral imbalances.
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We can work as a team to overcome depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, substance abuse and more.
"Have you every come to a point in your life when you feel stuck? Need someone to listen, emphasize and provide a safe environment where you can be vulnerable?" I will provide you the opportunity to explore and process issues that may keep you in a state of suffering. Learn how to affect change, build relationships, gain confidence and enhance personal growth with my genuine, encouraging and insight-and-action-oriented approach. By supporting and guiding you through crisis, trauma and other hurdles, I can help you develop decision-making skills so that you can become a stronger individual and create positive changes in your life.
We can work as a team to overcome depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, substance abuse and more.
"Have you every come to a point in your life when you feel stuck? Need someone to listen, emphasize and provide a safe environment where you can be vulnerable?" I will provide you the opportunity to explore and process issues that may keep you in a state of suffering. Learn how to affect change, build relationships, gain confidence and enhance personal growth with my genuine, encouraging and insight-and-action-oriented approach. By supporting and guiding you through crisis, trauma and other hurdles, I can help you develop decision-making skills so that you can become a stronger individual and create positive changes in your life.
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Lisa Abrams
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCPC, CSADC, MCAP, ICADC, CIP
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
Addiction/Co-Occurring Family InvitationaI Interventions .
Specialized Care: Addiction & Co-Occurring Counselor, Consult, Coaching, Interventions Couples & Family Counseling Support individuals for whom non-traditional approaches to treatment have been ineffective and overly constrictive (e.g. AA)
Addiction/Co-Occurring Family InvitationaI Interventions .
Specialized Care: Addiction & Co-Occurring Counselor, Consult, Coaching, Interventions Couples & Family Counseling Support individuals for whom non-traditional approaches to treatment have been ineffective and overly constrictive (e.g. AA)
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Kiya Immergluck
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LMFT, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist and an Addictions Counselor with 41 years of experience supporting and coaching people to move beyond their perceived limitations and greatly increase their capacity for happiness and joy in their lives.
If you are serious about coping with all forms of stress in your life related to emotional, relational, work, and physical health than I am very interested in supporting you to develop the skills to heal yourself. I challenge people to move away from emotional ruts and embrace a happier and more productive life. If you are struggling with issues around self-esteem, substance abuse, fears and phobias, and/or relationship challenges, I can give you the support you need to improve the quality of your life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist and an Addictions Counselor with 41 years of experience supporting and coaching people to move beyond their perceived limitations and greatly increase their capacity for happiness and joy in their lives.
If you are serious about coping with all forms of stress in your life related to emotional, relational, work, and physical health than I am very interested in supporting you to develop the skills to heal yourself. I challenge people to move away from emotional ruts and embrace a happier and more productive life. If you are struggling with issues around self-esteem, substance abuse, fears and phobias, and/or relationship challenges, I can give you the support you need to improve the quality of your life.
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I am a Certified Alcohol and other Drug Counselor (CADC) and earned my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northeastern Illinois University. I have 14 years of mental health experience that ranges all available levels of care. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, and OCD.
I am a Certified Alcohol and other Drug Counselor (CADC) and earned my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northeastern Illinois University. I have 14 years of mental health experience that ranges all available levels of care. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, and OCD.
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Kristina Fyrwald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602 (Online Only)
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I enjoy working with adults facing a wide range of challenges including substance abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic pain/illness and relationship issues. I enjoy helping clients move through and heal whatever it is that's keeping them stuck and from moving forward in the areas of their life they desire more from (relationships, career, health, purpose). My goal is to help my clients connect to their most authentic self to live their happiest and most connected lives.
I enjoy working with adults facing a wide range of challenges including substance abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic pain/illness and relationship issues. I enjoy helping clients move through and heal whatever it is that's keeping them stuck and from moving forward in the areas of their life they desire more from (relationships, career, health, purpose). My goal is to help my clients connect to their most authentic self to live their happiest and most connected lives.
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Alexandra Brooke Mathewes
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
I work with individuals and couples to address a range of concerns including mood disorders, substance use, eating disorders, cancer and chronic illness and trauma. My specialties include working with lawyers and law students, doctors, first responders and professional executives. I also specialize in working with patients and families going through cancer from onset of diagnosis to end of treatment. My role as a LCPC is to be an objective guide and source of support to the people I am working with; A voice to help clarify goals and make changes that have often felt out of reach. Please email for the fastest response time.
I work with individuals and couples to address a range of concerns including mood disorders, substance use, eating disorders, cancer and chronic illness and trauma. My specialties include working with lawyers and law students, doctors, first responders and professional executives. I also specialize in working with patients and families going through cancer from onset of diagnosis to end of treatment. My role as a LCPC is to be an objective guide and source of support to the people I am working with; A voice to help clarify goals and make changes that have often felt out of reach. Please email for the fastest response time.
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Ashley Pittman
Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602 (Online Only)
I have experience treating children, adolescents, and adults with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of mental health concerns, including anger issues, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. My training includes integrative, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness approaches to therapy, and I work out of a humanistic and person-centered approach. I possess a strong sense of compassion and commitment to helping people, while also creating a safe space to help people get unstuck.
I have experience treating children, adolescents, and adults with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of mental health concerns, including anger issues, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. My training includes integrative, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness approaches to therapy, and I work out of a humanistic and person-centered approach. I possess a strong sense of compassion and commitment to helping people, while also creating a safe space to help people get unstuck.
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I have also worked extensively with individuals suffering from addiction.
As a member of the LGBTQ community, I understand how important it is to find a therapist with whom one can identify and feel comfortable sharing the very personal reasons that bring individuals to counseling. As such, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space in which to explore the needs of my clients. For me, finding meaning and purpose is paramount to maintaining one's mental health. As such I work in collaboration with my clients to help find those things that make one feel whole and connected.
I have also worked extensively with individuals suffering from addiction.
As a member of the LGBTQ community, I understand how important it is to find a therapist with whom one can identify and feel comfortable sharing the very personal reasons that bring individuals to counseling. As such, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space in which to explore the needs of my clients. For me, finding meaning and purpose is paramount to maintaining one's mental health. As such I work in collaboration with my clients to help find those things that make one feel whole and connected.
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Olivia Berkeley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60654 (Online Only)
Every person has the potential to live with more freedom, joy, ease, and love, and therapy supports us to realize this potential. Many of my clients have experienced various forms of relational trauma — including wounding that has occurred in intimate relationships or in childhood — and yearn to heal from these experiences and find healthier ways of dealing with addiction or problematic substance use, stress, anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, relationship difficulties, and other challenging emotions. My goal is to help you live with more peace, acceptance, autonomy, confidence, satisfaction, intimacy, and joy.
Every person has the potential to live with more freedom, joy, ease, and love, and therapy supports us to realize this potential. Many of my clients have experienced various forms of relational trauma — including wounding that has occurred in intimate relationships or in childhood — and yearn to heal from these experiences and find healthier ways of dealing with addiction or problematic substance use, stress, anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, relationship difficulties, and other challenging emotions. My goal is to help you live with more peace, acceptance, autonomy, confidence, satisfaction, intimacy, and joy.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.