Anxiety Therapists in Bucktown, Chicago, IL

When you feel disconnected, stressed, or without clear direction, life can feel like you’re missing something. At Birchwood Clinic, our goal is to help you identify your strengths, build your sense of self and create goals that bring direction, fulfillment, and self-acceptance. We provide in-person and virtual psychotherapy for adults and our areas of expertise include: anxiety, stress, life transitions, work/life balance, depression, relationship concerns, new parent transitions, pre and post partum issues, and those going through fertility treatment.

I have over 20 years of experience collaborating with individuals to help them navigate some of life’s most personal and difficult challenges. I strongly believe in the power of connection and human resiliency and view therapy as an opportunity for growth and change. I primarily work with adults around issues of grief/loss, depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, trauma and life transitions. I want to work together to help you achieve your goals and to help you feel more balanced and fulfilled.

When we are feeling overwhelmed and uncertain, seeking therapy can be a daunting experience. It is my goal as a therapist to foster connection and create a space for you to unpack life's challenges. I work with adults who are seeking change in their lives. My clients often come into counseling dealing with anxiety, overwhelming life transitions & identity and relationship issues. I believe that finding connection with others is key to change in our lives and that with empathy and reflection, you have the capacity to grow and develop as a person.

I specialize in working with women experiencing pregnancy loss, infertility and challenges during the perinatal period and parenting challenges. I also specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression related to interpersonal relationship conflict and life transitions such as moving to a new city, starting a family, becoming a new student or starting a new job.

Unexpected or upsetting changes in life and relationships can cause stress, anxiety, and uncertainty about the future. My mission as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker is to provide accessible, engaging therapy that assists you in learning effective coping tools, growth in your self-acceptance, and achievement of your goals. I provide in-person and virtual psychotherapy for adults, and specialize in working with: depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma, grief and loss, health issues, and life transitions. I also enjoy working with couples, and individuals who are becoming new parents.

Life's transitions can create stress, uncertainty, and disconnection from yourself and those around you. As a clinical psychologist, my goal is to help you identify patterns and strengths, build your sense of self, and create goals that bring direction, fulfillment, and acceptance. I provide virtual and in-person psychotherapy for adults and my areas of expertise include: depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, women's health issues, life transitions, and relationship concerns. I also specialize in helping new parents, those going through fertility treatment, and women with post-partum depression and anxiety.

I specialize in working with professional Millennial and Gen-Z women with high-functioning anxiety and depression. If you struggle with setting boundaries, prioritizing your self-care, and communicating your needs - I’m here to help! I help people-pleasers and perfectionists tackle burnout and start living the life they authentically want. I also work with millennial couples struggling with connection, intimacy, and communication. Whether you're wanting clarity before taking the next step or to break out of destructive patterns, I'll help you get to the root of your problems and provide the tangible skills to overcome them.

Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming. You probably sense that it’s finally time to reach out for help, but feel unsure of where to begin. Perhaps you feel uncertain if there is anyone out there who can understand, let alone help. I believe that the strength of the therapeutic relationship directly impacts an individual’s capacity for change. So my first priority is to cultivate a safe, open, and compassionate relationship with each of my clients. My style of therapy is supportive, lively, and direct. My goal is to help you learn to trust yourself and feel less weighed down by self doubt.

I enjoy empowering people with anxiety and depression to work towards overcoming the challenges they face, teaching them resilience in facing their fears.  I value the importance of building a strong therapeutic relationship with my patients, utilizing both evidenced-based talk therapy and skills-based therapy to create and maintain this partnership. I believe in validation and curiosity in my therapeutic approach while also helping my clients to do hard things and challenge themselves to create a more joyful and meaningful life. I also believe in the importance of family involvement in treatment.

I am a psychotherapist specializing in working with individuals with a history of eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, stressful life transitions, identity development, and difficulties with achieving personal goals. I have particular expertise in treating individuals concerned with eating disorders, having provided leadership and treatment for individuals and their families at all levels of care. I believe in a collaborative, empathic, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach to therapy. I utilize psychodynamic, behavioral, and mindfulness principles to support my clients in reaching their personal goals.

As a therapist, I recognize how difficulties in emotional & behavioral health impact all areas of life & make growth difficult. I have over ten years experience in behavioral health with children, adolescents, & families needing support navigating through various life challenges. My experience in treating a variety of issues facing children & families includes anxiety, depression, loss or grief, trauma, & behavioral challenges. I believe in the importance of building a trusting relationship & validating a young person's experience to create & facilitate effective treatment that is specific to the needs of each child & family.

Uncertainty about what lies ahead and pain from life experiences can be overwhelming and isolating. You may find that you question yourself or feel like you’ve fallen short compared to others around you. I believe that facing challenges is most successful when we feel seen, supported, and understood. Therapy can be a powerful experience that brings relief and the tools to live a more balanced and fulfilling life. I provide psychotherapy for adults and couples and have expertise in working with anxiety, relationship distress, depression, women's health, and concerns related to confidence and adjustment to life transitions.

Anxiety, strain in your relationships, and life’s transitions can be overwhelming. You may feel lost on how to manage your emotions and frustrated that you struggle to find the motivation for meaningful change. My goal is to help you build tangible skills and tools to tackle difficult emotions and behaviors. Through self-exploration and reflection you will be able to gain more insight and awareness of patterns that may be keeping you stuck while you become better version of yourself.

Feeling overwhelmed, lost, and anxious can be debilitating. You may feel frustrated that you lack the necessary tools to manage life’s stressors. By focusing on your individual goals, I can help you build motivation, take action, and discover ways to be your most authentic self. Through self-exploration, we can examine patterns that might be impacting your current relationships and daily life. I provide in-person and virtual psychotherapy for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, self-esteem issues, disordered eating, life transitions, work-life balance, relationship difficulties, and more.

As a therapist, experiencing individuals meet their personalized goals set in therapy has been the most rewarding experience. Individuals choose to begin this journey of themselves for themselves knowing that they are strong enough to become the best versions of themselves. I have experience providing individual and family therapy. I have experience assisting individuals presenting with concerns related to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship or family issues, and racial identity.

I am passionate about helping people find balance and peace through therapy. It is my belief that everyone deserves an empathetic therapist that can help them feel empowered to overcome whatever obstacles they may be facing. I am confident that therapy can be an opportunity to strengthen problem-solving skills and take steps towards making meaningful change. I am dedicated to creating a non-judgmental and compassionate therapeutic environment to best help my clients overcome whatever challenge or goal they seek to achieve.

I have expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure and response prevention therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy for people struggling with OCD, anxiety, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, and anger. I also specialize in parent coaching for anxiety-related disorders, and identity exploration in adulthood. I believe that everyone deserves the space to explore themselves on a deeper level, and would love to guide you through this process.

Thank you for considering me for your healing journey. Many clients that I work with are members of the LGBTQ community, both teens and adults. In addition, I am a great fit for adults interested in finding the tools to navigate an increasingly more challenging world. I offer individual services as well as relationship therapy services. My areas of clinical expertise are working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. I also have extensive experience supporting folks navigating grief and loss.

I am experienced in working with people who are dealing with a variety of issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, loss, acculturation, chronic medical problems, relationship problems, academic issues, and adjustment to other life stressors. Each individual requires a unique approach when seeking help in coping with problems of daily living, and I am dedicated to creating a collaborative therapy environment that is based on safety and mutual respect. I tend to be direct and interactive in therapy using an integrative approach and work to empower clients to access their strengths in coping with life issues.