Therapists in Dearborn Park, Chicago, IL

I've spent my entire professional life working with people who have trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or a psychotic disorder. My clients are fighting a hard fight, and I value being in it with them. I called my web site "Audeo", which is Latin for "I dare", because my typical client needs some courage just to look up a therapist (or *another* therapist) and I respect it. When it was hard for you to show up for therapy, or use your coping skills, or get up today, you have my respect. You might be doing everything right when you don't feel right at all.

I understand that entering therapy is not always an easy task. It takes courage to ask for help. As psychologist Viktor Frankl once said, “In some ways suffering ceases to be suffering at the moment it finds a meaning, such as the meaning of a sacrifice.” I work to help you find meaning. It’s important to me to provide you with a safe, nurturing environment. I am trained in EMDR, a modality used to help process traumatic memories and the cognitions associated with them.

Maybe you're feeling weighed down by memories you'd like to shake. You want to connect with a partner, but the same negative patterns keep playing out in your romantic relationships. A good night's sleep is rare, the tightness and stress in your shoulders feels constant, but you have trouble pinning down exactly what it's stemming from. And you want things to change, even though you aren't sure exactly where to start with it all. The good news is that you don't have to go through this all alone. I'll walk with you as we make sense of the challenges you're facing and I'm confident that through our time, you'll begin feeling better.

You are not broken or in need of repair. The fact that you have arrived in this space in the midst of social injustice, unrest, and day-to-day living is a testament to your resilience. Whether you would like to become more proactive with your mental health, learn how to navigate racial trauma, or learn coping skills and techniques for managing stress and anxiety, we can work together to accomplish your goals.

Sometimes life can feel like a road trip filled with an endless amount of obstacles and crossroads. Sometimes you feel stuck in one place, lost, or as if you’re driving on autopilot. It may even feel as though you hold too much baggage to move forward on your own. But I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to continue on this journey alone. I am here to help, and I would be honored to guide you toward your final destination. We can work together, in a collaborative partnership, to make way for living a full and meaningful life. My clients leave feeling supported, heard, validated, and often with an increased sense of readiness.

I am a caring and compassionate therapist with experience working with Black and Brown youth, young adults, middle aged adults and seniors. I am passionate about social justice and work to continue building my own cultural responsiveness. I consider my practice trauma informed in order to elevate the growth, resiliency, and healing of my clients. I treat clients who are seeking to manage their suffering, and may struggle with depression, anxiety, stress management, searching for identity and meaning, relationship issues, low self-concept, sexual/physical and emotional abuse, neglect, traumatic events and racial stress/trauma.

Each path to healing is unique. My relational approach to therapy is collaborative and guided by compassion, understanding, and meaning. It takes courage and resilience to process difficult emotions, sit with grief and painful experiences, or face confusion. My priority in session is to offer a supportive and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their experience safely while finding a meaningful way forward. Drawing from a holistic blend of approaches, clients can discover their own strength, clarity, and wisdom and become empowered to build lives that are more peaceful, joyful, and fulfilling.

You have the answers - my role as your therapist is to collaborate with you and bring your capacities and experiences to the forefront. My personal identities (i.e. latine and South Asian), along with my education in psychology, religion, and social work, inform my practice through an anti-oppression lens that is affirming of people on the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum, people of all sizes, genders, racial, and religious identities, parenting and non-parenting people, diverse relationship structures, kinksters, people who have been incarcerated, and people who work(ed) in survival economies (i.e. sex work).

My goal as a therapist is to create a safe space for people who are looking to make changes in their lives and engage in personal growth. Together we can identify barriers that are limiting you, and build a life that aligns with your values. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with disordered eating and body image concerns, and have experience treating anxiety, depression, managing relationships, life transitions, and general life stressors. I am passionate about working with women of color and enjoy working individuals from all backgrounds. I primarily work with adults, college students, and recent graduates

Welcome! My name is April Lacey, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and work with clients statewide via telehealth. I see clients coping with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and self-esteem concerns. My approach focuses on fostering a strong collaborative relationship with clients to reach their goals. I value genuineness and believe in meeting clients where they are while treating everyone with respect and compassion.

∞ ∞ ∞ Empathic accompaniment that honors your longings and dynamic life narratives ∞ ∞ ∞ Are you curious about your inner world? Need help managing your mood and anxiety? Do you long for a quiet and safe space? Or, feel the need to re-calibrate? We are living through unprecedented times. Losses and dislocations abound, threatening our overall sense of identity, agency, and belonging. Time feels shapeless. Through all this, we are doing our best to live lives of meaning, courage, and faith. #LPAdanAccompany

Are you tired of feeling guilty, selfish, or mean every time you try to set a boundary? Ready to kiss people-pleasing, codependency, and toxic relationships goodbye? I help compassionate people discover how to set boundaries. Sometimes called "people-pleasers" or "co-dependents," I believe the real problem is one of boundaries... As in, we need to know how to find them! I've found that loving empathic people can THRIVE once we discover our boundaries (in a way that works for our compassionate hearts). Many of my clients are fellow counselors and psychologists, medical professionals, teachers, social workers, all with big hearts.

I provide psychotherapy for adults and teens from all social backgrounds. I draw from a variety of therapeutic methods, based on the individual needs of the client. I believe in focusing on the strengths and resources of the client and working together for solutions. The therapeutic relationship is most effective when the client feels that they are being treated in a respectful, nonjudgmental, and compassionate manner.

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, or trying to find yourself? Are you willing to go on a journey to improve your well-being and better understand yourself? Do you want to follow your values and practice loving yourself?

I see life as a series of moments in which we have opportunities to access, build, and reimagine various aspects of ourselves. Sometimes the events in our lives and the world around us can feel turbulent and overwhelming and on other occasions, we might feel a bit stuck. Navigating those challenging circumstances often leads us to unearth and tap into our personal and collective skills, strengths, and resources. As a part of your support system, I will provide a space where you can authentically express yourself, explore the vision for your life, and cultivate the skills and strategies to achieve your goals.

I am Dorian Turner, LCSW, I provide telemental health services in Illinois, Florida, Vermont, and Texas. I work well with millennials and young adults experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and adults with serious mental Illnesses. I provide a space free of judgment and shame. Through individual therapy, I help my clients gain a greater awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and develop healthy coping techniques for maladaptive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

I graduated from the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at DePaul University and am on staff at SpringSource Psychological Center with immediate availability for new clients. I specialize in treating adolescent and adult individuals struggling with eating disorders, body image issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns. My clinical foundation is rooted in psychodynamic theory while integrating a trauma-informed care perspective. Through humor, empathy, and compassion, I foster a therapeutic space to help my clients achieve a higher sense of self.

Therapy can be a very daunting, ambiguous, and scary process that first begins with finding a therapist that is a good fit for you. The therapeutic relationship is a very unique relationship and a lot different from many of the relationships we experience in our everyday lives. It is the most important component of the therapeutic process, which is why building a strong therapeutic alliance and establishing trust with my clients is my top priority. As a therapist, I emphasize the importance of meeting my clients where they are, being genuine and authentic, and creating space for my clients to safely come back home to themselves.

Relationships can be hard to navigate especially when you have been hurt by someone you trusted. How do you trust someone again? Is healing possible? You may find yourself questioning your own identity. Whether you were hurt by a friend, a family member, a significant other, or a co-worker, your pain is valid. It can seem easy to push aside feelings of worthlessness, self-doubt, anger, guilt, and sadness but eventually, those heavy emotions will start to negatively affect how you connect with others around you and how you view yourself.