In Person Therapists in Loop, Chicago, IL

My approach combines my education, training, and own life experience to work with individuals collaboratively, with a focus on how to meaningfully and healthfully navigate life events. I start by developing a unique and genuine therapeutic relationship with my clients which facilitates healing and understanding. While trained as a generalist to provide treatment for a variety of mental health concerns across the lifespan, my clinical specialties include working with trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship/family distress, life transitions, grief/loss, stress mgmt, college students, young adults, and autism spectrum/Asperger's.

I believe everyone deserves to enjoy a meaningful, fulfilling life, but I know from experience how challenging that can be at times. Let me help you develop coping skills for various issues such as relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, pre and postpartum issues, career-related issues, teen issues, and attachment and family issues.

At the heart of my perspective is the idea that as a therapist I have a special kind of role and potential for influence on people's lives. At the same time, I am participating as a fellow human being with an array of emotions and personal tendencies not unlike those of the people who come to me for help. And indeed, as is common of people in the field, and even as is required in formal analytic training, I’ve been a patient myself (hopefully yielding enhanced self-awareness). So I know what it’s like from both sides.

Penny McGrath LCPC PLLC is a Chicagoland-based counseling services center that works with child, adolescent, and adult individuals using a relational, mindfulness based approach that aligns with neuroscientific principles.

Are you struggling with stress, sadness or conflict in your relationship? If so, we can help! The therapists at Lakefront Counseling Group have successfully worked with couples and individuals who want to grow, heal and feel more fulfilled in their lives. Through a collaborative approach, we help you to be an active part of your therapy as we work together to achieve your desired goals. We are seasoned, highly trained and doctoral level therapists who have a strong track record of success in helping you to increase self-awareness and life satisfaction and feel more successful in your relationships.

Greater self-awareness is often the jumping-off point to a life that feels more connected, aligned, and authentic. But gaining that self-awareness requires a deep level of honesty that can feel hard and even scary to confront. Some clients know what’s getting in their way, while others feel stuck even naming the parts of their lives that feel “off.”

As someone who identifies as an empath, I know how hard it can be to balance caring for others while prioritizing self-care. I believe that everyone has an in wisdom which can guide their healing. Together, we'll create space for deep reflection and/or somatic experiencing to better understand yourself, your behaviors, and your relationships. If you feel like anxiety, pressure, or shame are getting in the way of feeling confident and at peace in your body, then please reach out. There is a reason you are struggling now, and together we will explore and give voice to your whole self as a way for you to recognize your inherent worth.

Feeling like you're drowning in a sea of worry? Nights spent battling thoughts that won't quit, days blurring into a haze of stress. You're exhausted, overwhelmed, and running on empty. Despite your best efforts, anxiety still has you in its grip. Remember joy? It feels like a distant memory. But here's the thing: You don't have to weather this storm alone. That spark of hope you feel? It's real. A life of meaning and calm isn't just a mirage—it's within reach. Ready to break free from anxiety's chains? To rediscover the you that's been hiding?

We can often feel depressed and anxious as we tackle life's major transitions. I assist clients in improving their self compassion and worth while making changes to live their fullest lives.

I frequently work with individuals in transition, from emerging adulthood through retirement. Following loss or change, long-standing perceptions and patterns can hold us back from a next phase of life that's fulfilling and meaningful. My approach may be particularly helpful with issues related to grief, workplace conflict, interpersonal trauma, relationship concerns, and other issues where anxiety and depression often lurk. In addition to psychotherapy, I offer neuropsychological assessment and personality testing services, an opportunity to understand how your emotions and cognition work together, with an eye to what might enhance life satisfaction and success.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor whose work has been profiled in the Chicago Tribune and I was a former staff therapist at one of the most prestigious behavioral health hospitals in the country. One of my specialties is working with executives, lawyers, physicians and other professionals. I provide counseling, and executive coaching services for those looking for transformation and empowerment. In addition to my private practice, I am an instructor in the Masters Counseling Program at DePaul University. Executive Concierge service is available for the discriminating client.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by daily stressors? Going through a difficult time? Trying to manage a challenging life transition? Or feeling stuck at work or in a relationship? I specialize in helping people work through stressful transitions and high-conflict situations. Through individual or family therapy, we can work together to find peace again and achieve the goals which you've wanted but have felt out of reach.

Dr. Tony Fletcher, Psy.D., ABPP is a clinical neuropsychologist, licensed clinical psychologist and board-certified forensic psychologist who specializes in the assessment of neurologically-based disorders, psychiatric disorders, and psychological problems. Conditions assessed include, but are not limited to: Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders, Cerebral Vascular Accidents (stroke), Degenerative Disorders, Developmental Delays, Dementias, Impulse Control Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Schizophrenia, Seizure Disorders (Epilepsy), etc.

I am offering both virtual and in-person counseling services. I specialize in treating the issues that arise from unresolved trauma, difficult early life experiences, and perinatal trauma, anxiety and mood disorders. My goal is to support and empower my clients by using an integrative and collaborative stance, incorporating my background in psychodynamic psychotherapy with body-centered and mindfulness-based techniques. It is my hope that by equipping my clients with the skills to develop their own self-awareness, self-compassion, clarity, and peace, they can go on to experience more meaningful and fulfilling lives.

You’ve faced life head-on, but the battles you’ve fought have left scars that are hard to ignore. Life has thrown you more than your fair share of challenges. Whether it's the haunting memories of past trauma, the pressure to maintain a façade of strength, or the constant battle against feelings of inadequacy, it’s exhausting. You’ve tried to handle it all alone, but the weight of your experiences is pulling you down, affecting your relationships, your work, and your sense of self. You've tried to cope in various ways – maybe through pushing emotions aside, focusing on work, or using unhealthy distractions.

I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience in a private practice setting. I am a faculty member of Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. I graduated from Harvard University in Psychology and Social Relations, and received an Ed.M. degree from the Harvard Gradate School of Education and a Ph.D. degree from Northwestern University. My personal style is compassionate, open and actively involved. I create a space in which I come to know and support an individual or a couple as we face life's challenges together with dignity and hope.

I am currently accepting new clients and couples for Summer 2024! With a deep love for all people and an understanding of just how challenging it is to be human, I am prepared to create a warm and inviting space for you to explore and process complex feelings and heal painful wounds. My goal is to truly see you for who you are and ensure that you’re not alone in the process of self-discovery and healing. Through collaborative relationship building and strengths-based counseling, I will support you through life’s highs and lows and empower you to live life meaningfully, intentionally, and lovingly.

Therapy is about providing professional support to help you work through whatever prevents you from experiencing the freedom of emotion and choice. There are times our cultural, familial, and social experiences cause us pain we don’t know how to process, which stops us from living fully and freely. Sometimes our patterns and ways of responding interfere with making sense of our experiences. We need help sifting through our thoughts and emotions to get clarity. Recovery from depression is a healing process, whether from a chemical imbalance or in reaction to life.

I am an art therapist and counselor who works with children, adults, older adults and couples. I have experience working with clients to address depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss. I utilize a person-centered and trauma-informed approach, and use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and art therapy practices.