Anxiety Therapists in Belmont Cragin, Chicago, IL

Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and hold a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University. I believe everyone deserves to live a life worth living and it's my role to help clients achieve that goal. I believe in a very collaborative relationship with clients to help build an open and honest relationship. I will work very hard to provide you with a nonjudgmental space to allow for safe self-expression while processing and gaining an understanding of behaviors, thought patterns, and core beliefs.

Speaking to someone about your most intimate struggles can be daunting, and I appreciate the vulnerability that goes along with opening up about yourself and your experiences. With this in mind, my goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore what is no longer serving you. Working with a counselor can be empowering, as it will allow you to increase self-awareness and make meaningful life changes. Together, we can explore patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that may be preventing you from reaching your full potential.

In moments we feel inadequate, uncertain, or even confused, we often look for a helping hand. As a therapist, I perfectly understand that we all need a little extra support at some point in our lives. Together, we will work out solutions that could help you grow as an individual. Working with me can help improve your emotional well-being, make peace with your past, and live the life you’ve always wanted. Our minds can get overwhelmed sometimes, but I will help you unravel what’s causing you stress. Whether it is anxiety, grief, abuse, or even a tough breakup – there will be no judgment from me. Help is just a phone call away.

Stephen Sullivan is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2018. He has a bachelor's degree in theology and a master's degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling from Concordia University. Stephen sees huge value in building a trusting relationship with his clients and providing them with an objective and non-judgmental point of view during sessions. As a therapist, Stephen prioritizes creating an open space for clients to safely share their story. He finds that this gives people permission to develop a loving and secure relationship with themselves.

There comes a time in each of our lives where we feel inadequate, anxious, depressed, heartbroken, lonely, confused, and in need of a helping hand. If your ultimate goal is to strengthen your emotional wellbeing, find peace with your past, and live the life you always wanted, you have found the right Therapist. Whatever is overwhelming you today, whether it’s a tough breakup, grief, abuse, work related stress, relationship issues, past trauma, or simply finding the motivation to get out of bed and have a productive day, help is a phone call away. My role is to listen, empower growth, and help you become the best version of yourself.

If you are someone who is struggling with addiction, depression, or anxiety and want to get your life back, I am here to help! The transition from addiction to your new sense of normalcy can be overwhelming and scary. It can also have an intense impact on different areas of your life, including work, relationships, and hobbies. If you are looking to get back to reaching your goals and finding yourself again, look no further, as I am confident that I can be a part of your healing journey.

Hi! I'm a therapist and clinical social worker with several years of experience. I am non-binary and speak English and Spanish. Sex-positive and experienced with ENM & polyamory. I provide individual therapy virtually via video sessions, and can see clients in Illinois. I have worked with all kinds of clients and diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, BPD, psychosis, and substance use concerns. I would be excited to work with you!

I am an Army Veteran and LCPC with a certification as a national certified counselor through the NBCC and have accumulated over 6 years of direct individual/group practice as a licensed counselor. Overall, my experience spans over 10 years working as a crisis, substance use, and mental health counselor in the field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career challenges, and substance use. I also have assisted many clients who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Even when life is seemingly going well, our thoughts and feelings can make our days and nights a struggle. Living with mental illness or going through a challenging time can be like there is an ever-looming cloud blocking us from feeling the sun. It is my belief that therapy can help us see and feel the light again. Depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral or personality issues, and abuse & trauma can make us feel like we’re alone and without hope. Therapy can be a place where you don’t have to go through life’s struggles alone and get to learn coping strategies and solutions.

Life can be challenging at times, and it's perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed and exhausted from trying to manage everything on your own. If you're doing your best but still struggling to get ahead, don't worry – I'm here to help! I will be with you every step of the way as you work towards your goals and become the best person you can be. I will take the time to learn who you are as an individual and what matters most in your life. I will value your strengths, listen carefully to your needs, and guide you toward healing and lasting change.

As a Hispanic/Latina Mental Health Professional who is also a first-generation Mexican-American, I understand the importance of a person's need to get culturally informed emotional support. It is essential for me to understand where you come from and provide you with the best therapy care to achieve your goals because I believe it significantly improves symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, and more. Additionally, my work in mental health has brought me to various environments where I've seen the impact of not having specialized support while struggling with diverse emotional needs.

My cornerstone belief is that you are doing the best you can with the strengths and tools you already have. I recognize the complexities of the human experience and want to honor your unique story. Through a foundation of compassion and trust, I strive to meet others where they are at and guide them towards a deeper understanding and connection to self.

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.

As an Arab-Latina therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals, couples, and families through the unique mental health challenges and transitions of each phase of life. My approach is evidence-based and trauma-informed, focusing on healing from grief, trauma, self-esteem issues, anxiety, and depression. I am dedicated to creating a welcoming and affirming space for people from blended BIPOC families, as well as those from all cultural, sexual, LGBTQIA+, and neurodiverse identities. I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where everyone can experience healing and growth.

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Jonah’s approach to therapy is founded on the principle of self-compassion. He firmly believes that building a foundation of self-love and understanding is the first step toward healing and growth. Jonah uses humanistic, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavioral therapies to help individuals in fostering self-acceptance, developing coping skills, and building resilience. Jonah helps people to identify their unique strengths to address the ongoing challenges they face.

Sara Thomas, LSW, provides an empathetic and compassionate experience for active listening as the client navigates their inner thoughts and works through their understanding of their world. She has a background in working with individuals who have intersecting diagnoses, and complex traumas. Sara uses different therapeutic modalities depending on what diagnosis each client presents with and what areas of their life they are wanting to address. She is someone who is trauma informed in practice and approaches each client with a unique perspective depending on their abilities and needs.

Liz Casaclang Melo is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. She graduated from Argosy University with an MA in Clinical Psychology. Liz is a very open and empathetic person who values having a therapeutic relationship with her patients. Liz has had the opportunity to work with patients from different backgrounds, ethnicity, and BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. Outside of work, Liz enjoys the outdoors, especially biking and swimming. She loves hanging out with her family and their 3 dogs, and barbeques. She admits she is a foodie.

Ednina Welters is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2005. Ednina is passionate about helping people, finds it easy to establish rapport, and works effectively in managing crisis situations. She has experience working with people of various cultural backgrounds as well as those in the LGBTQ community. Ednina has worked with adolescents and adults in both mental-health and substance use settings, and has provided individual, group, and couples’ counseling.