Therapists in Edgewater, Chicago, IL

Seeking therapy and finding a professional you trust can be difficult. I aim to ease this transition by creating a nonjudgmental, flexible, and supportive space for our sessions- one that promotes your growth. I believe meaningful change starts with meaningful relationships. As such, I will partner with you to build an alliance that fosters curiosity, strength, and resilience. I value depth-based work and use an integrative, individualized approach to therapy. Inherent in this approach is diligently staying attuned to your goals and what you need from our sessions.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, whether you come in alone, with a partner, or with your family. Together we explore your therapeutic goals. I firmly believe in the power of relationships to foster resilience and healing. In my work, I strive to cultivate connection and curiosity in an active, direct, and compassionate manner as you explore life's challenges -- deepening your understanding of yourself and learning to connect more meaningfully with others.

Mood disorders like anxiety and depression rob too many people of their passion and excitement for living. Deep-seeded trauma can similarly wreak havoc on peoples' lives, threatening to derail their future hopes and plans. The good news is, we do not have to live this way forever and we do not have to go on the journey alone. Therapy is an opportunity to work through the underlying causes of our dysfunctional thoughts and behavior in a safe, professional and nurturing environment. I am proud to work with individuals from all walks of life and to collaborate with them while they seek out more satisfactory and authentic ways of being.

There are many difficulties and uncertainties in life. Working with a therapist can help you navigate current challenges and heal from past experiences. We can work together in this collaborative process to help you enhance your life, relationships, and overall well-being. My style is interactive and conversational and I provide a warm environment where self-expression is safe. I provide individualized therapy based on a holistic view of each person that will acknowledge your strengths, current needs, and the intersection of your different identities.

I'm a psychologist who's caring and direct. I use compassion, wisdom and humor to help clients understand and deal with problems in a way that's respectful and honors their unique situation. My style is grounded in the belief that promoting an individual's innate desire and ability to move forward in life is the key to progress in therapy. If you're feeling overwhelmed in life, dealing with something you find increasingly hard to handle and are ready to make a change, I can help. Please consider calling me to begin exploring a new way to live.

People wanting to change something about themselves, whether it's their mood, personal life patterns, anxiety, stress level, or ways of relating to others, find real benefits from therapy. If you find you lack the motivation and skills needed to make those changes you will find comfort and help in my office. Some life issues might be resolved relatively quickly, but lasting change for long-term problems may require more time and commitment. Above all, I will honor your wish to change!

My therapeutic style is positive, encouraging, and holistic. I am here to help you become the best version of yourself. With our time together, we will work on becoming the person you want to become. Collaboratively, we will create a safe environment where we can discuss issues, change, learn, and develop. Working at your pace, we will look at your past, talk about where you are now, and discover where you want to go to achieve your most authentic self.

Life can be stressful. Talking about and processing our emotions can help us cope and gain a better understanding of ourselves and our environments. Many of us deal with feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness which can manifest as anxiety, depression and/or other concerns. I support clients in recognizing these patterns and cultivating self-compassion and awareness.

My approach is depth-oriented, which involves uncovering the aspects of oneself that reside in the unconscious, and that can be challenging to access independently. Unlike more solution-focused or linear approaches to therapy, it is a journey characterized by the deepening of trust between the therapist and client, and drawing on the wisdom of dreams. I believe that your deepest self is our guide, and it is our work together to develop connection to that guidance.

As a licensed clinical psychologist I treat people with a broad spectrum of issues, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, relational problems, trauma and PTSD, grieving and loss, and eating disorders. I believe that people who are in emotional pain have made choices and decisions based on what they believed to be the best options available to them at the time. My collaboration with patients focuses on discovering and creating greater and more adaptive options than they previously thought possible.

Ever board a flight on a dark, dreary day, only to find yourself minutes later above the clouds in a clear sky? The truth is, the sun is always shining; it's just that at times, we can't see it. It's easy to loose track of the simple facts. I see therapy as a chance to remember or awaken some of the basic truths we may have known at one time, but through the ups and downs of life, have lost track of. Once reoriented to our truths, life feels more balanced and stable.

My name is Holly and I work with couples, families, and individuals. My approach towards therapy is client-centered with an existential focus, meaning I meet clients in their current context and help them find meaning in past experiences while working to build a well adjusted future. I enjoy helping couples and families navigate conflict and misunderstanding in order to develop strong relationships. Whether you are looking to build upon your strengths or navigate difficult circumstances such as the postpartum period or life transition, I believe we can work to build a better future.

I believe therapy is a collaborative journey of self-exploration. As a therapist, I like to support you on this journey by validating, challenging, and encouraging you. I believe everyone is the expert of their own lives and I aim to empower each client in exploring their intersectional identities and strengths. Starting or continuing therapy is a brave and vulnerable decision, and I intend to support you, and witness you grow into the person you wish to be.

Clients frequently come to me when they are at a “fork in the road.” They are searching for direction after having experienced and/or overcome significant personal challenges. Unfortunately, they now find that their historical coping mechanisms are no longer serving them. They seek a greater understanding of their emotions, thoughts, and behavioral patterns in order to move forward with their lives.

I believe that clients are fundamentally trying their best to survive and thrive in the world as they understand it, and may need assistance in gaining new tools, new perspectives, or adapting to a new context. I am a member of and passionate about working with the disabled, kink/BDSM, and alterhuman & furry communities.

I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy and seek to empower my clients through collaboration in treatment. My worldview and theoretical approach is rooted in a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and social justic framework and utilizes interventions from methodologies such as Somatic Experiencing, existentialism, psychodynamic, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Therapy can be a powerful tool to hold space for clients and I come from a place of empowerment to help give clients space to process and dialogue through thoughts and feelings.

I have over 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, groups and trainees in private practice and at a top academic medical center. My professional experience spans from emergency psychiatric evaluations to outpatient psychotherapy. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship, addictions or career issues, I can help you. I love to work with individuals and couples around being their best self. I also specialize in Mindfulness Training, Performance Enhancement, Sport Psych and Public Speaking. Give me a call and we can talk about what you are looking for.

I help my clients to find their way through challenging times and feelings so that they can have warmer, richer lives with more satisfying relationships. You may be feeling hopeless, angry, confused, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed; perhaps, you are going through major life-changes such as loss, new beginnings or relationship difficulties. From a strengths-based and collaborative approach, we can explore meaning and significance in your life and endeavor to help you achieve what you you wish to attain while dissolving obstacles Perhaps, you are stuck creatively or simply want to live more soulfully.

I offer a collaborative therapy based upon respect, empathic understanding and attention to the diversity of human experience. I am very confident in our potential to grow, change and thrive. My clients decide whether they prefer brief or long-term therapy and they determine the frequency of sessions. All meetings are 50 minutes and occur within the hours of 8 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday (Central time in Chicago). All sessions are conducted remotely through telehealth.