Divorce Therapists in Lake View, Chicago, IL
Some areas in which I specialize are anxiety, depression, relationship issues/ divorce and low self-esteem.
As a therapist, I work collaboratively with my clients in processing their experiences and finding healthy and productive ways to solve problems as well as gain insight into the reasons for maladaptive behaviors. In the treatment process, I encourage clients to formulate their own treatment goals and we will work together to find ways to achieve these goals via modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Solutions-focused interventions. I see my role as one of support, guidance, active listening, and empowering the client to develop positive coping mechanisms in the process of making changes to thoughts and behaviors.
Some areas in which I specialize are anxiety, depression, relationship issues/ divorce and low self-esteem.
As a therapist, I work collaboratively with my clients in processing their experiences and finding healthy and productive ways to solve problems as well as gain insight into the reasons for maladaptive behaviors. In the treatment process, I encourage clients to formulate their own treatment goals and we will work together to find ways to achieve these goals via modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Solutions-focused interventions. I see my role as one of support, guidance, active listening, and empowering the client to develop positive coping mechanisms in the process of making changes to thoughts and behaviors.
Andriana Koltko
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP, CSTIP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake View, Chicago, IL 60657 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, high stress, and relationship concerns such as divorce.
Life is not always easy - whether psychological or environmental, obstacles often come before us. I am passionate about assisting clients feel empowered to move past these obstacles to have the type of lives that they envision for themselves. I believe this is something we are all deserving of in our lives. Let’s work together by looking at what goals you have and creating a plan on how to achieve them. I will assist you by providing a safe, affirming, inclusive, warm, and open environment where you feel comfortable saying whatever is on their mind. We will work as a team to get you where you want to be.
I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, high stress, and relationship concerns such as divorce.
Life is not always easy - whether psychological or environmental, obstacles often come before us. I am passionate about assisting clients feel empowered to move past these obstacles to have the type of lives that they envision for themselves. I believe this is something we are all deserving of in our lives. Let’s work together by looking at what goals you have and creating a plan on how to achieve them. I will assist you by providing a safe, affirming, inclusive, warm, and open environment where you feel comfortable saying whatever is on their mind. We will work as a team to get you where you want to be.
Nina Rickett-Green
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake View, Chicago, IL 60613
I work with children, teens, and adults navigating a variety of challenges, including divorce and separation, anxiety and mood disorders, and life transitions. I use a systems theory framework to bring in questions around one's varying status and identities to then zoom in on how those affect one's individual relationships and internal world. I seek to create a trusting therapeutic alliance in which we can collaborate on techniques that work for you with the assumption that you are the expert of your own life. When working with children I strive to involve the whole family in treatment to ensure consistency and teamwork.
I work with children, teens, and adults navigating a variety of challenges, including divorce and separation, anxiety and mood disorders, and life transitions. I use a systems theory framework to bring in questions around one's varying status and identities to then zoom in on how those affect one's individual relationships and internal world. I seek to create a trusting therapeutic alliance in which we can collaborate on techniques that work for you with the assumption that you are the expert of your own life. When working with children I strive to involve the whole family in treatment to ensure consistency and teamwork.
Kimberly Shapps
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW, ICDVP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake View, Chicago, IL 60657
In addition to divorce counseling, my areas of specialization include relationship and peer issues, self-esteem, life transitions, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, trauma and PTSD.
I began my career as a practicing attorney representing women in abusive relationships in order of protection and divorce proceedings. As a therapist, I use my legal and therapeutic background to provide individual counseling prior to, during, and after divorce. Divorce is a traumatic life event that can have a ripple effect on nearly every aspect of one's life. I offer clients both concrete help to better understand the legal system and what they can expect from the process, while also working to gain deeper insight into what happened in the relationship and starting to heal from the experience.
In addition to divorce counseling, my areas of specialization include relationship and peer issues, self-esteem, life transitions, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, trauma and PTSD.
I began my career as a practicing attorney representing women in abusive relationships in order of protection and divorce proceedings. As a therapist, I use my legal and therapeutic background to provide individual counseling prior to, during, and after divorce. Divorce is a traumatic life event that can have a ripple effect on nearly every aspect of one's life. I offer clients both concrete help to better understand the legal system and what they can expect from the process, while also working to gain deeper insight into what happened in the relationship and starting to heal from the experience.
Virginia Torres Ryan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, JD
Verified Verified
Lake View, Chicago, IL 60613 (Online Only)
We will processes the relevant impact of a divorce/seperation including emotional, financial, and child related components.
Las sesiones de terapia estan disponibles en espanol. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience working with individuals and families who have direct and indirect experiences with domestic violence and/or family separation. I am also an attorney with over nine years of litigation experience in family courts representing parents or children as a GAL. My combined experiences working with legal clients and therapy clients provides a hollistic clinical perspective to individuals and families. I provide clinical supervision as a graduate internship site and to therapists seeking their LCSW or LCPC.
We will processes the relevant impact of a divorce/seperation including emotional, financial, and child related components.
Las sesiones de terapia estan disponibles en espanol. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience working with individuals and families who have direct and indirect experiences with domestic violence and/or family separation. I am also an attorney with over nine years of litigation experience in family courts representing parents or children as a GAL. My combined experiences working with legal clients and therapy clients provides a hollistic clinical perspective to individuals and families. I provide clinical supervision as a graduate internship site and to therapists seeking their LCSW or LCPC.
Karen Jacobson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LCPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lake View, Chicago, IL 60657
I work with co-parents to reduce challenges of divorce.
People come to me when feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed with fear and stuck - whether it's a relationship concern, a challenge with a child, a loss or life has taken an unexpected turn. As an experienced Clinical Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist, I can help. I partner with clients to change limiting beliefs and defeating patterns, discover strengths and embrace possibilities. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore difficult emotions, understand triggers, process deep wounds and become curious about all parts of ourselves.
I work with co-parents to reduce challenges of divorce.
People come to me when feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed with fear and stuck - whether it's a relationship concern, a challenge with a child, a loss or life has taken an unexpected turn. As an experienced Clinical Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist, I can help. I partner with clients to change limiting beliefs and defeating patterns, discover strengths and embrace possibilities. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore difficult emotions, understand triggers, process deep wounds and become curious about all parts of ourselves.
Clients often feel discouraged as they attempt to navigate the inevitable challenges of life. We'll identify how you can learn to tackle obstacles to becoming a more aware and engaged partner, parent, co-parent and grandparent. Much of my practice involves working with older people, as well as coaching men experiencing the difficulties of a complicated divorce. I also provide co-parenting consultation. In addition, my practice involves working with adolescents and men struggling with their sexuality, as well as with fathers and sons in conflict, and elders who seek guidance related to loss and how best to re-build their lives.
Clients often feel discouraged as they attempt to navigate the inevitable challenges of life. We'll identify how you can learn to tackle obstacles to becoming a more aware and engaged partner, parent, co-parent and grandparent. Much of my practice involves working with older people, as well as coaching men experiencing the difficulties of a complicated divorce. I also provide co-parenting consultation. In addition, my practice involves working with adolescents and men struggling with their sexuality, as well as with fathers and sons in conflict, and elders who seek guidance related to loss and how best to re-build their lives.
Gregory Potts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake View, Chicago, IL 60657 (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Greg. I specialize in supporting people through major life transitions—specifically, divorce and relationship breakups. Whether you are contemplating a breakup or divorce, are currently in the process of ending things, or have already been through it and are picking up the pieces, I am here to help. People may tell you to just “move on.” You and I both know that it just isn’t that simple. Divorce is incredibly common and often necessary when you realize that the future you want can’t happen with the person you are with. Indeed, leaving a relationship that isn’t working can be a sign of great courage, strength and self-love.
Hi, I’m Greg. I specialize in supporting people through major life transitions—specifically, divorce and relationship breakups. Whether you are contemplating a breakup or divorce, are currently in the process of ending things, or have already been through it and are picking up the pieces, I am here to help. People may tell you to just “move on.” You and I both know that it just isn’t that simple. Divorce is incredibly common and often necessary when you realize that the future you want can’t happen with the person you are with. Indeed, leaving a relationship that isn’t working can be a sign of great courage, strength and self-love.
I have worked with hundreds of people through the healing and change process, addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, grief & loss, and trauma. I have a particular interest in helping people flourish through transitions and changes such as relationship re-evaluation, break-up/separation/ divorce, quarterlife and midlife adjustments, aging, career realignment, starting/graduating from college or graduate school, pandemic impact, and coping with chronic illnesses. I completed basic EMDR training and welcome using this modality as part of the therapy process.
I have worked with hundreds of people through the healing and change process, addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, grief & loss, and trauma. I have a particular interest in helping people flourish through transitions and changes such as relationship re-evaluation, break-up/separation/ divorce, quarterlife and midlife adjustments, aging, career realignment, starting/graduating from college or graduate school, pandemic impact, and coping with chronic illnesses. I completed basic EMDR training and welcome using this modality as part of the therapy process.
Susan Silver
Counselor, MA, MBA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake View, Chicago, IL 60657 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked with families and individuals for the past 20+ years helping them with child and family issues. As a psychotherapist, I work with those in all phases of life to help them better understand themselves and feel more balanced, healthy and confident. I focus on helping people through periods of transition from dating, marriage and children to divorce, illness and bereavement as well as women's issues as dictated by different life stages. My other areas of experience include career transitions, adaptation to today's changing job market and developing interviewing skills. I also specialize in grief therapy.
I have worked with families and individuals for the past 20+ years helping them with child and family issues. As a psychotherapist, I work with those in all phases of life to help them better understand themselves and feel more balanced, healthy and confident. I focus on helping people through periods of transition from dating, marriage and children to divorce, illness and bereavement as well as women's issues as dictated by different life stages. My other areas of experience include career transitions, adaptation to today's changing job market and developing interviewing skills. I also specialize in grief therapy.
My specialties include issues related to relationship challenges, divorce, neurodiverse challenges, and trauma.
It can be overwhelming and exhausting trying to cope with the pressures and expectations from life that does not allow much room for our own unique selves and needs. This can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, and even hopeless. From my professional and personal experiences, I believe healing and becoming our authentic, best selves comes from relationships where we feel heard and understood. When you and I work together, it is important to me that I provide you with this therapeutic space, so we can collaboratively work on how to cope with these stressors, develop fulfilling relationships, and live life to your fullest potential.
My specialties include issues related to relationship challenges, divorce, neurodiverse challenges, and trauma.
It can be overwhelming and exhausting trying to cope with the pressures and expectations from life that does not allow much room for our own unique selves and needs. This can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, and even hopeless. From my professional and personal experiences, I believe healing and becoming our authentic, best selves comes from relationships where we feel heard and understood. When you and I work together, it is important to me that I provide you with this therapeutic space, so we can collaboratively work on how to cope with these stressors, develop fulfilling relationships, and live life to your fullest potential.
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Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake View, Chicago, IL 60657 (Online Only)
"Strive to achieve all you want. Find happiness in everything you do" Are you having difficulties accomplishing this? My goal is to help you achieve this, to become unstuck and to help you move forward. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is essential to achieve this. During this process, I will help guide and support you through your strengths and to build upon it. I have had experience working with multitude of issues with clients ranging from anxiety, depression, severe mental illness to divorce, LGBT, family & romantic relationship issues as well as adjustment and or life transition issues.
"Strive to achieve all you want. Find happiness in everything you do" Are you having difficulties accomplishing this? My goal is to help you achieve this, to become unstuck and to help you move forward. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is essential to achieve this. During this process, I will help guide and support you through your strengths and to build upon it. I have had experience working with multitude of issues with clients ranging from anxiety, depression, severe mental illness to divorce, LGBT, family & romantic relationship issues as well as adjustment and or life transition issues.
Debra Steele
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSMFT
Verified Verified
Lake View, Chicago, IL 60657 (Online Only)
Specializing in Anxiety & Depression, Working with Children & Adolescents, All Couples: Dating, Engaged, Married, Multi-Cultural & LGBTQ, Families in Change - Separation & Divorce, Family of Origin issues, Forgiving Betrayals, Goal Setting, Healing Trauma, Individuals in Life Transition, Improving Intimacy, Internal Family Systems therapy.
I am a passionate therapist with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern who worked at the Studio For Change for six years. I use client strengths, humor, parts therapy, and goal setting to resolve problems and work with individuals, couples and families from diverse backgrounds. I take a holistic approach to all my cases combing elements of mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional wellness to bring healing into client's lives. I am a level 1 graduate of Internal Family Systems therapy, and a "Prepare-Enrich" premarital counselor.
Specializing in Anxiety & Depression, Working with Children & Adolescents, All Couples: Dating, Engaged, Married, Multi-Cultural & LGBTQ, Families in Change - Separation & Divorce, Family of Origin issues, Forgiving Betrayals, Goal Setting, Healing Trauma, Individuals in Life Transition, Improving Intimacy, Internal Family Systems therapy.
I am a passionate therapist with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern who worked at the Studio For Change for six years. I use client strengths, humor, parts therapy, and goal setting to resolve problems and work with individuals, couples and families from diverse backgrounds. I take a holistic approach to all my cases combing elements of mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional wellness to bring healing into client's lives. I am a level 1 graduate of Internal Family Systems therapy, and a "Prepare-Enrich" premarital counselor.
Brian Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lake View, Chicago, IL 60657
So you’re becoming more independent and feel like conversations with family, friends, or co-workers are strained. You want to set boundaries and air frustrations with those you’re close to, but struggle with how to do this as your relationships shift. Questioning beliefs and values you’ve long held onto isn’t easy, and can be even harder when voicing them to others. Whether watching parents divorce as an adult, coming out to family, or settling into a new job, my goal is to increase your understanding of yourself both in the past and present so advocating for your needs feels less like a burden.
So you’re becoming more independent and feel like conversations with family, friends, or co-workers are strained. You want to set boundaries and air frustrations with those you’re close to, but struggle with how to do this as your relationships shift. Questioning beliefs and values you’ve long held onto isn’t easy, and can be even harder when voicing them to others. Whether watching parents divorce as an adult, coming out to family, or settling into a new job, my goal is to increase your understanding of yourself both in the past and present so advocating for your needs feels less like a burden.
Summer Hyche
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake View, Chicago, IL 60657
Relational wounding requires relational healing, and I aim to cultivate a safe emotional space specific for each client such as couples and those experiencing anxiety, depression, identity exploration, sexual & spiritual questioning, low self esteem, divorce/break up, communication struggles, religious trauma, and complex family trauma.
Seeking out help can be hard. I hope to ease the nerves by holding space for my clients to bring their whole self to each session. James Baldwin once wrote, “I believe that if we understood ourselves better, we would damage ourselves less.” Our truest and most authentic selves are always longing for us to notice them. Rooted in a self-compassionate approach, I aim to help you get to know that self in all aspects of your life—relationships, personal life, work, etc., so that you may live a more honest, liberated, and fulfilling life.
Relational wounding requires relational healing, and I aim to cultivate a safe emotional space specific for each client such as couples and those experiencing anxiety, depression, identity exploration, sexual & spiritual questioning, low self esteem, divorce/break up, communication struggles, religious trauma, and complex family trauma.
Seeking out help can be hard. I hope to ease the nerves by holding space for my clients to bring their whole self to each session. James Baldwin once wrote, “I believe that if we understood ourselves better, we would damage ourselves less.” Our truest and most authentic selves are always longing for us to notice them. Rooted in a self-compassionate approach, I aim to help you get to know that self in all aspects of your life—relationships, personal life, work, etc., so that you may live a more honest, liberated, and fulfilling life.
Ryan Breen
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lake View, Chicago, IL 60613 (Online Only)
Have you been through the spin cycle one too many times in your relationship or marriage? Asking yourself, "How did I get here?" Coming out of divorce or contemplating divorce or separation? Do you think your partner is a narcissist? Or are they avoiding issues that you know are relevant? Do they blame you for everything? Have you or your partner experienced childhood trauma and it is wreaking havoc on your relationship? Maybe you have just had enough and you need to sort out your feelings and get grounded. The fact is that relationships, both past and present, lie at the core of all of our problems.
Have you been through the spin cycle one too many times in your relationship or marriage? Asking yourself, "How did I get here?" Coming out of divorce or contemplating divorce or separation? Do you think your partner is a narcissist? Or are they avoiding issues that you know are relevant? Do they blame you for everything? Have you or your partner experienced childhood trauma and it is wreaking havoc on your relationship? Maybe you have just had enough and you need to sort out your feelings and get grounded. The fact is that relationships, both past and present, lie at the core of all of our problems.
Whether it's divorce, life transitions, burnout, trauma or self esteem issues, we will figure it out together.
You are exactly where you need to be even though it may not feel that way. Everything you need to move through this chapter is with you. Our job is to help you unfold that and give a little push. We utilize an integrative and holistic approach, based on your personality, needs and area of concern. Therefore, treatment is different for each person.
Whether it's divorce, life transitions, burnout, trauma or self esteem issues, we will figure it out together.
You are exactly where you need to be even though it may not feel that way. Everything you need to move through this chapter is with you. Our job is to help you unfold that and give a little push. We utilize an integrative and holistic approach, based on your personality, needs and area of concern. Therefore, treatment is different for each person.
Maryellen Karas LaJeunesse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lake View, Chicago, IL 60613 (Online Only)
Transitions in life such as birth, illness, death, divorce, aging, or career change, can be exciting, but also, devastating, confusing or scary. There can be a variety of reactions to these challenges, and at times having to make choices can leave you feeling stuck or depressed, and unable to make a decision. My passion is guiding women through these life transitions with compassion, empathy, and support. As a Clinical Social Worker, I have learned how important it is to get to the heart of an issue and work toward resolutions, skills I learned working with patients experiencing life altering illnesses.
Transitions in life such as birth, illness, death, divorce, aging, or career change, can be exciting, but also, devastating, confusing or scary. There can be a variety of reactions to these challenges, and at times having to make choices can leave you feeling stuck or depressed, and unable to make a decision. My passion is guiding women through these life transitions with compassion, empathy, and support. As a Clinical Social Worker, I have learned how important it is to get to the heart of an issue and work toward resolutions, skills I learned working with patients experiencing life altering illnesses.
Child Therapy Chicago Naperville & Northbrook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake View, Chicago, IL 60657
Child Therapy Chicago, North Shore and Naperville is a counseling & psychotherapy specialist practice in the Chicagoland area working exclusively with kids from toddlers through teens and parents. We use play therapy and talk therapy to help kids overcome big emotions and behaviors like anxiety, sadness, fears, tantrums, aggression, school and social issues and feelings related to divorce. Offices in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood (1300 W Belmont Ave), Western Suburbs downtown Naperville (29 S Webster St) and North Shore downtown Northbrook (1330 Shermer Rd).
Child Therapy Chicago, North Shore and Naperville is a counseling & psychotherapy specialist practice in the Chicagoland area working exclusively with kids from toddlers through teens and parents. We use play therapy and talk therapy to help kids overcome big emotions and behaviors like anxiety, sadness, fears, tantrums, aggression, school and social issues and feelings related to divorce. Offices in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood (1300 W Belmont Ave), Western Suburbs downtown Naperville (29 S Webster St) and North Shore downtown Northbrook (1330 Shermer Rd).
Giulia Casani
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lake View, Chicago, IL 60657 (Online Only)
Are you struggling in one or more aspects of your relationship with your significant other? Is your sex life not as satisfying as you hoped it to be? Are you facing trauma, loss, disruptive transitions, divorce or cultural adjustments? We will work together to define your goals and maximize your strengths in a process that is collaborative and driven by you. It is my belief that the therapeutic growth occurs in between sessions; therefore, you will be provided with the proper tools to develop insights about non-productive behaviors and patterns of thinking, and improve your daily life.
Are you struggling in one or more aspects of your relationship with your significant other? Is your sex life not as satisfying as you hoped it to be? Are you facing trauma, loss, disruptive transitions, divorce or cultural adjustments? We will work together to define your goals and maximize your strengths in a process that is collaborative and driven by you. It is my belief that the therapeutic growth occurs in between sessions; therefore, you will be provided with the proper tools to develop insights about non-productive behaviors and patterns of thinking, and improve your daily life.
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Divorce Therapists
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.