Teletherapy for Lakewood Balmoral - Chicago, IL
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Benjamin Gronich
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood Balmoral, Chicago, IL 60640 (Online Only)
So, you’re contemplating seeking out therapy. Congratulations, it takes a lot of courage to recognize that there are things you may want to explore, change, and/or better understand about yourself, the way you see others, and/or your environment. Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with and trust can be difficult. Painful life experiences, past trauma and current situations can lead you to feel stuck, depressed and anxious. I believe that we all have areas of our life that warrant closer examination. As your therapist, I aim to create an empathic judgement-free space where we can work together to achieve your goals.
So, you’re contemplating seeking out therapy. Congratulations, it takes a lot of courage to recognize that there are things you may want to explore, change, and/or better understand about yourself, the way you see others, and/or your environment. Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with and trust can be difficult. Painful life experiences, past trauma and current situations can lead you to feel stuck, depressed and anxious. I believe that we all have areas of our life that warrant closer examination. As your therapist, I aim to create an empathic judgement-free space where we can work together to achieve your goals.
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Summer Valentine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood Balmoral, Chicago, IL 60640
You are a resilient human who has a lot of love for yourself! Here you are, caring for yourself by seeking out therapy. It takes strength and honesty to ask for help. It may be hard to always treat yourself like you love yourself because you may have thoughts that are telling you otherwise. Perhaps there are others in your life that don’t make you feel like you are lovable, valid, and worthy of care (which you are!). Or the weight of the oppressive forces of our society is becoming too heavy for you to hold your head up high on your own. Whatever brought you here, welcome!
You are a resilient human who has a lot of love for yourself! Here you are, caring for yourself by seeking out therapy. It takes strength and honesty to ask for help. It may be hard to always treat yourself like you love yourself because you may have thoughts that are telling you otherwise. Perhaps there are others in your life that don’t make you feel like you are lovable, valid, and worthy of care (which you are!). Or the weight of the oppressive forces of our society is becoming too heavy for you to hold your head up high on your own. Whatever brought you here, welcome!
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Jeff Thomas
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, QMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood Balmoral, Chicago, IL 60640
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.
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.
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Chase Arledge
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood Balmoral, Chicago, IL 60660
Amid life's complexities, you deserve a space where self-compassion and curiosity flourish, where every part of your identity is not just welcomed, but celebrated. I'm here to offer that affirming space—an oasis of emotional safety and empowerment where you can explore, center, and grow. I'm committed to creating a therapy space that feels liberating, empowering, and affirming. Your lived experience is not just respected—it's centered in every session. As a queer neurodivergent therapist, I bring a deep passion for supporting LGBTQIA, and neurodivergent individuals on their journey toward self-discovery and understanding.
Amid life's complexities, you deserve a space where self-compassion and curiosity flourish, where every part of your identity is not just welcomed, but celebrated. I'm here to offer that affirming space—an oasis of emotional safety and empowerment where you can explore, center, and grow. I'm committed to creating a therapy space that feels liberating, empowering, and affirming. Your lived experience is not just respected—it's centered in every session. As a queer neurodivergent therapist, I bring a deep passion for supporting LGBTQIA, and neurodivergent individuals on their journey toward self-discovery and understanding.
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Today’s environment makes many assumptions about the nature of psychological health, oftentimes seeing depression, anxiety, or other psychological concerns as problems to be avoided and eradicated. However, there is much that our symptoms can teach us about ourselves and our world if we know how to listen to them. Sometimes, they may even hold the key to our psychological well-being.
Today’s environment makes many assumptions about the nature of psychological health, oftentimes seeing depression, anxiety, or other psychological concerns as problems to be avoided and eradicated. However, there is much that our symptoms can teach us about ourselves and our world if we know how to listen to them. Sometimes, they may even hold the key to our psychological well-being.
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Zae Palmer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lakewood Balmoral, Chicago, IL 60660
Amongst the myriad of transitions that have occurred in the last several years, you and your beloveds have faced many struggles and challenges. The weight of the unraveling culture and climate may leave you disillusioned and feeling hopeless. The pressures of these changes have likely seeped into your relationships both romantic and familial. Where exactly did everything start to shift? How did this conflict become a norm? What purpose does it serve? What am I suppose to learn as a partner or parent, sibling, child or neighbor? And how can I truly honor the grief and joy interwoven throughout this one wild life?
Amongst the myriad of transitions that have occurred in the last several years, you and your beloveds have faced many struggles and challenges. The weight of the unraveling culture and climate may leave you disillusioned and feeling hopeless. The pressures of these changes have likely seeped into your relationships both romantic and familial. Where exactly did everything start to shift? How did this conflict become a norm? What purpose does it serve? What am I suppose to learn as a partner or parent, sibling, child or neighbor? And how can I truly honor the grief and joy interwoven throughout this one wild life?
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Eric Aprill
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lakewood Balmoral, Chicago, IL 60640
Have you been feeling anxious or sad? Do you ever feel stuck in your relationship with yourself or others? Whatever you have been feeling, I can imagine facing these feelings has been challenging, confusing, and scary. These feelings are not uncommon for those of us who experience or have experienced emotionally charged and vulnerable moments. To manage these feelings, many of us often ignore them, which can lead to them feeling intense and uncomfortable. Together we can learn to understand and manage your feelings, ultimately improving your relationship with yourself and others.
Have you been feeling anxious or sad? Do you ever feel stuck in your relationship with yourself or others? Whatever you have been feeling, I can imagine facing these feelings has been challenging, confusing, and scary. These feelings are not uncommon for those of us who experience or have experienced emotionally charged and vulnerable moments. To manage these feelings, many of us often ignore them, which can lead to them feeling intense and uncomfortable. Together we can learn to understand and manage your feelings, ultimately improving your relationship with yourself and others.
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You may be feeling down, anxious, sad, hopeless, or stressed with work, relationships, or life itself. You can take control of your life and feel worthy of everything it has to offer. My goal is to help you achieve these goals. I am able to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering approach to help you manage your life and concerns. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief and loss, cultural identity, phase of life concerns, men issues, relationship obstacles, and conflict resolution.
You may be feeling down, anxious, sad, hopeless, or stressed with work, relationships, or life itself. You can take control of your life and feel worthy of everything it has to offer. My goal is to help you achieve these goals. I am able to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering approach to help you manage your life and concerns. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief and loss, cultural identity, phase of life concerns, men issues, relationship obstacles, and conflict resolution.
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Lauren A. Marciszyn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood Balmoral, Chicago, IL 60640
Therapy is an active and collaborative process that can look and feel different to everyone. Regardless of the reason that brings you to therapy, within the therapeutic environment, the unique lens you experience the world through is valued and embraced. It takes work, time, and energy to explore and share parts of yourself with someone else. To honor your commitment, I will create a safe, judgement-free environment to support you, though at times it can be uncomfortable and challenging. You are in control of what is or isn’t explored or tried because of your individual preferences, readiness, or comfort.
Therapy is an active and collaborative process that can look and feel different to everyone. Regardless of the reason that brings you to therapy, within the therapeutic environment, the unique lens you experience the world through is valued and embraced. It takes work, time, and energy to explore and share parts of yourself with someone else. To honor your commitment, I will create a safe, judgement-free environment to support you, though at times it can be uncomfortable and challenging. You are in control of what is or isn’t explored or tried because of your individual preferences, readiness, or comfort.
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Mars Vallon
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
Lakewood Balmoral, Chicago, IL 60640
Waitlist for new clients
I provide attachment focused trauma and sex therapy to queer people, trans people, non-monogamous and polyamorous people, sex workers, and kinky people. I love working through attachment repair work with people who have felt like they are "too much" or "not enough". Many of my clients resonate with experiencing "big emotions" or have a history of feeling misunderstood in romantic or sexual relationships. I also often work with individuals and couples who are aiming to unpack sexual shame, who are experiencing pain with sex, or who are navigating desire discrepancy.
I provide attachment focused trauma and sex therapy to queer people, trans people, non-monogamous and polyamorous people, sex workers, and kinky people. I love working through attachment repair work with people who have felt like they are "too much" or "not enough". Many of my clients resonate with experiencing "big emotions" or have a history of feeling misunderstood in romantic or sexual relationships. I also often work with individuals and couples who are aiming to unpack sexual shame, who are experiencing pain with sex, or who are navigating desire discrepancy.
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Thomas R Pickens
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC, MS
Not Verified Not Verified
Lakewood Balmoral, Chicago, IL 60640
I have worked with people from all walks of life for over two decades. I am goal-oriented, like to get to the point, and work with you to offer real-life solutions, instead of staying stuck in the past. Yes, I'm compassionate and gently curious too, but I like to get down to nitty-gritty and get you feeling better ASAP. I also have a degree in philosophy and enjoy helping people look for meaning in their lives if that is what they need to feel better about themselves
I have worked with people from all walks of life for over two decades. I am goal-oriented, like to get to the point, and work with you to offer real-life solutions, instead of staying stuck in the past. Yes, I'm compassionate and gently curious too, but I like to get down to nitty-gritty and get you feeling better ASAP. I also have a degree in philosophy and enjoy helping people look for meaning in their lives if that is what they need to feel better about themselves
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Donald ( D. J. ) Watson II
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lakewood Balmoral, Chicago, IL 60640 (Online Only)
I believe that therapy is most successful when there is mutual respect and trust between the therapist and client. I have successfully worked with families, teens, and adults from diverse sexual orientations, ethnicities, cultures, and religious backgrounds. Some of my clinical specialties include couples/family conflict, social and cultural stressors, anxiety, depression, trauma, and meaning making.
I believe that therapy is most successful when there is mutual respect and trust between the therapist and client. I have successfully worked with families, teens, and adults from diverse sexual orientations, ethnicities, cultures, and religious backgrounds. Some of my clinical specialties include couples/family conflict, social and cultural stressors, anxiety, depression, trauma, and meaning making.
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Anne Zakaras
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Lakewood Balmoral, Chicago, IL 60640
Anne Zakaras, LCPC, ATR-BC is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Registered Board Certified Art Therapist. Her integrative, client-centered approach is rooted in evidence-based psychotherapeutic practices often but not always combined with art therapy techniques in order to treat a variety of mental health concerns. In addition to being a Board Certified Art Therapist, Anne is certified in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and is a Certified Grief Informed Professional.
Anne Zakaras, LCPC, ATR-BC is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Registered Board Certified Art Therapist. Her integrative, client-centered approach is rooted in evidence-based psychotherapeutic practices often but not always combined with art therapy techniques in order to treat a variety of mental health concerns. In addition to being a Board Certified Art Therapist, Anne is certified in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and is a Certified Grief Informed Professional.
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Zechariah Rodriguez
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NBCC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood Balmoral, Chicago, IL 60640 (Online Only)
Hi there! Thanks for taking a peek at my profile. I enjoy working with all ages. For children I unfortunately am not seeing any via telehealth. When it comes to teens and adolescents I focus on building the relationship first and foremost since it is the most important part of therapy no matter what age. From there we really explore and process their current needs and focus on values to attach therapeutic goals to. As I work with adults the same process happens in tandem with mindful self compassion training to help loosen the grips of anxiety and other identity struggles. I like to help client even when they're unsure of their goal
Hi there! Thanks for taking a peek at my profile. I enjoy working with all ages. For children I unfortunately am not seeing any via telehealth. When it comes to teens and adolescents I focus on building the relationship first and foremost since it is the most important part of therapy no matter what age. From there we really explore and process their current needs and focus on values to attach therapeutic goals to. As I work with adults the same process happens in tandem with mindful self compassion training to help loosen the grips of anxiety and other identity struggles. I like to help client even when they're unsure of their goal
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Zoë Naseef
Licensed Social Worker, LSW, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lakewood Balmoral, Chicago, IL 60640
I am passionate about working with people to discover their most authentic sense of self, free from oppressive narratives and stigmas. I believe that each person’s mental health is inseparable from their identities, experiences, and the structures we live in. I work with teenagers and adults of all ages. I am affirming of all genders & sexualities, careers, reproductive choices, kinks, and alternative relationship structures. I also work with people striving to change their interpersonal dynamics through relationship therapy including couples, polycules, friendships, and chosen family.
I am passionate about working with people to discover their most authentic sense of self, free from oppressive narratives and stigmas. I believe that each person’s mental health is inseparable from their identities, experiences, and the structures we live in. I work with teenagers and adults of all ages. I am affirming of all genders & sexualities, careers, reproductive choices, kinks, and alternative relationship structures. I also work with people striving to change their interpersonal dynamics through relationship therapy including couples, polycules, friendships, and chosen family.
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Kenneth Jackson
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Lakewood Balmoral, Chicago, IL 60640 (Online Only)
Entering counseling is about developing a therapeutic relationship with the client. With that in mind, I make every effort to engage clients by first getting to know them and their needs. I believe that for change to occur for clients, they need to trust that their therapist is trustworthy, sincere and supportive.
My counseling style tends to be interactive, with a focus on key issues that present in clients lives in the form of themes, patterns. I am comfortable working with different theoretical approaches, keeping in mind what clients respond to most.
Entering counseling is about developing a therapeutic relationship with the client. With that in mind, I make every effort to engage clients by first getting to know them and their needs. I believe that for change to occur for clients, they need to trust that their therapist is trustworthy, sincere and supportive.
My counseling style tends to be interactive, with a focus on key issues that present in clients lives in the form of themes, patterns. I am comfortable working with different theoretical approaches, keeping in mind what clients respond to most.
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Hannah Swenson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lakewood Balmoral, Chicago, IL 60640
Welcome! My therapeutic approach is rooted in comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), integrating mindfulness, acceptance, and change strategies within a collaborative and anti-oppressive environment. Whether providing individual therapy or leading DBT skills groups, I prioritize creating a safe and validating space where clients can explore their emotions, learn new coping skills, and work towards their goals with compassion and support.
Welcome! My therapeutic approach is rooted in comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), integrating mindfulness, acceptance, and change strategies within a collaborative and anti-oppressive environment. Whether providing individual therapy or leading DBT skills groups, I prioritize creating a safe and validating space where clients can explore their emotions, learn new coping skills, and work towards their goals with compassion and support.
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Welcome! I'm Dr. Doyle, I work with adolescents & adults in the Chicagoland area. I view therapy as a unique opportunity for individuals to access their own resilience and develop increasingly satisfying relationships with themselves, their past experiences, their personal potentials, and others in their life and community. I believe a trusting, authentic relationship built on a holistic appreciation of each unique person is essential to therapeutic growth. Accordingly, I use an integrated approach to therapy that is individualized, strength-based, and collaborative. You'll find me to be warm, engaged, and challenging as needed.
Welcome! I'm Dr. Doyle, I work with adolescents & adults in the Chicagoland area. I view therapy as a unique opportunity for individuals to access their own resilience and develop increasingly satisfying relationships with themselves, their past experiences, their personal potentials, and others in their life and community. I believe a trusting, authentic relationship built on a holistic appreciation of each unique person is essential to therapeutic growth. Accordingly, I use an integrated approach to therapy that is individualized, strength-based, and collaborative. You'll find me to be warm, engaged, and challenging as needed.
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Beth Brownfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood Balmoral, Chicago, IL 60660
I feel every person deserves to have a space where they feel heard and supported. Therapy should be a space where you feel safe to explore, laugh, cry, and reach those goals you have been thinking about. I will work to provide a space that you can feel safe and together we can accomplish this goal. I believe therapy is about exploration and understanding. Sometimes we go through life not feeling connected to ourselves, those around us, or activities that once made us happy. We can use this space to discover how to bring fulfillment back into your life, as it is possible!
I feel every person deserves to have a space where they feel heard and supported. Therapy should be a space where you feel safe to explore, laugh, cry, and reach those goals you have been thinking about. I will work to provide a space that you can feel safe and together we can accomplish this goal. I believe therapy is about exploration and understanding. Sometimes we go through life not feeling connected to ourselves, those around us, or activities that once made us happy. We can use this space to discover how to bring fulfillment back into your life, as it is possible!
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I take a client-centered focus in therapy; meaning I believe you are the expert of your experience. As a trauma-informed therapist, I think it is important to meet you where you are with the recognition that healing and growth are not linear. I approach this by building a strong therapeutic relationship. This relationship develops into a trust where you and I can work collaboratively for you to make the desired change you’re seeking.
I take a client-centered focus in therapy; meaning I believe you are the expert of your experience. As a trauma-informed therapist, I think it is important to meet you where you are with the recognition that healing and growth are not linear. I approach this by building a strong therapeutic relationship. This relationship develops into a trust where you and I can work collaboratively for you to make the desired change you’re seeking.
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