In Person Therapists in Loop, Chicago, IL
Elissa L. Sarno
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Loop, Chicago, IL 60601
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is founded upon the relationship I have with each client. I create a safe, comfortable environment by providing empathy, genuineness, and a sense of humor, and work collaboratively with each client to meet their unique goals. I help clients to identify, express, and understand emotions so that they may better manage them. Therapy can also aid in understanding and changing patterns in relationships that may contribute to distress. I welcome conversations with clients about our relationship, as this can be very useful in shedding light on other relationships in their lives.
My approach is founded upon the relationship I have with each client. I create a safe, comfortable environment by providing empathy, genuineness, and a sense of humor, and work collaboratively with each client to meet their unique goals. I help clients to identify, express, and understand emotions so that they may better manage them. Therapy can also aid in understanding and changing patterns in relationships that may contribute to distress. I welcome conversations with clients about our relationship, as this can be very useful in shedding light on other relationships in their lives.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about how to move forward? Whether you're struggling with relationships, managing depression, or coping with anxiety, I’m here to help you navigate these challenges. With a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Chicago, I specialize in supporting individuals who are feeling disconnected or trapped in unhelpful patterns. Together, we’ll work to break through those barriers and foster deeper understanding, growth, and lasting change. Let’s find a way to move forward, together.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about how to move forward? Whether you're struggling with relationships, managing depression, or coping with anxiety, I’m here to help you navigate these challenges. With a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Chicago, I specialize in supporting individuals who are feeling disconnected or trapped in unhelpful patterns. Together, we’ll work to break through those barriers and foster deeper understanding, growth, and lasting change. Let’s find a way to move forward, together.
Most people seek therapy because they are disappointed in a relationship, or have lost someone important to them. Often, this experience reactivates old hurts and losses which weaken feelings of self-worth. I work to help that person restore a sense of self-appreciation, to deepen their self-understanding, and enhance their relationships with others.
Most people seek therapy because they are disappointed in a relationship, or have lost someone important to them. Often, this experience reactivates old hurts and losses which weaken feelings of self-worth. I work to help that person restore a sense of self-appreciation, to deepen their self-understanding, and enhance their relationships with others.
You may find yourself grappling with relationship challenges, feeling disconnected, or navigating the impact of generational trauma. Your desire for understanding, healing, and renewed hope is palpable. You seek to overcome barriers, heal from trauma, and cultivate healthier communication patterns, longing to rediscover joy and vitality in your relationships and life.
You may find yourself grappling with relationship challenges, feeling disconnected, or navigating the impact of generational trauma. Your desire for understanding, healing, and renewed hope is palpable. You seek to overcome barriers, heal from trauma, and cultivate healthier communication patterns, longing to rediscover joy and vitality in your relationships and life.
Carey Wiese
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MDiv
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Loop, Chicago, IL 60604
I truly believe that each person can experience greater healing and wholeness in their respective journey. And I truly want that for you - wherever you might find yourself in that journey. I believe that together in counseling, we can find greater healing from anxiety, obsessive and intrusive thoughts, depression, grief, shame, relational conflict, and the various traumas of life. As a therapist, one of my greatest passions in life is to see people flourish and live life more fully and freely.
I truly believe that each person can experience greater healing and wholeness in their respective journey. And I truly want that for you - wherever you might find yourself in that journey. I believe that together in counseling, we can find greater healing from anxiety, obsessive and intrusive thoughts, depression, grief, shame, relational conflict, and the various traumas of life. As a therapist, one of my greatest passions in life is to see people flourish and live life more fully and freely.
Thank you for honoring the voice inside that has led you here. We receive messages everywhere we turn about what we should do, think, value, feel, and be. The volume of these external forces amplify each other, and can drown out the more quiet internal voice. You may lose track of that voice, of YOU. It can be transformational to identify these influences, separate them out, and see them more clearly. In therapy, we can work together to name these systems and understand how they’ve been impacting you. We will turn down the volume on the external, and create a safe and quiet atmosphere for your internal voice to be heard.
Thank you for honoring the voice inside that has led you here. We receive messages everywhere we turn about what we should do, think, value, feel, and be. The volume of these external forces amplify each other, and can drown out the more quiet internal voice. You may lose track of that voice, of YOU. It can be transformational to identify these influences, separate them out, and see them more clearly. In therapy, we can work together to name these systems and understand how they’ve been impacting you. We will turn down the volume on the external, and create a safe and quiet atmosphere for your internal voice to be heard.
Alexandria Coutrakon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Loop, Chicago, IL 60602
Hello! Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or having relationship problems? Curious about how talking to a professional might make a difference? Whether it's a recent change in your life or something that's been bothering you for a while, I'm here to help.
Hello! Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or having relationship problems? Curious about how talking to a professional might make a difference? Whether it's a recent change in your life or something that's been bothering you for a while, I'm here to help.
Oscar Anderson
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
Loop, Chicago, IL 60602
Waitlist for new clients
My approach to therapy starts with the person or the people in front of me. I aim to collaborate on goals based on what each client wants; I have found that, much of the time, people are simply stuck in current patterns due to their personal histories and changing environments, and they need help finding new ways to exist in their situations. Oftentimes, people find that they are still working with parts of themselves that are stuck in the past. Each person knows themself and their parts best, and, together, we use this knowledge to move forward.
My approach to therapy starts with the person or the people in front of me. I aim to collaborate on goals based on what each client wants; I have found that, much of the time, people are simply stuck in current patterns due to their personal histories and changing environments, and they need help finding new ways to exist in their situations. Oftentimes, people find that they are still working with parts of themselves that are stuck in the past. Each person knows themself and their parts best, and, together, we use this knowledge to move forward.
Samantha Kay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Loop, Chicago, IL 60601
Waitlist for new clients
If you are someone struggling with anxiety, mood concerns, trauma, relationship issues, disordered eating, life transitions, and/or general life stressors and are looking to start making changes in your life, I am here to help. I support clients by building a strong therapeutic relationship as a first step in creating and maintaining change, followed by the use of evidence-based treatments to address whatever symptoms may be impacting in your life. My goal is to meet clients where they are at in their therapeutic process with authenticity, acceptance, guidance, humor, and challenging when needed.
If you are someone struggling with anxiety, mood concerns, trauma, relationship issues, disordered eating, life transitions, and/or general life stressors and are looking to start making changes in your life, I am here to help. I support clients by building a strong therapeutic relationship as a first step in creating and maintaining change, followed by the use of evidence-based treatments to address whatever symptoms may be impacting in your life. My goal is to meet clients where they are at in their therapeutic process with authenticity, acceptance, guidance, humor, and challenging when needed.
As a therapist, I aim to deeply comprehend the intricate dynamics that shape the lives of my clients. I believe that within each individual lies inherent strengths waiting to be harnessed through the therapeutic relationship. These strengths can serve as a source of empowerment and a guide through life's challenges. I view my role as that of a facilitator on the journey of self-discovery, acknowledging that my clients possess the capacity for healing and transformation.
As a therapist, I aim to deeply comprehend the intricate dynamics that shape the lives of my clients. I believe that within each individual lies inherent strengths waiting to be harnessed through the therapeutic relationship. These strengths can serve as a source of empowerment and a guide through life's challenges. I view my role as that of a facilitator on the journey of self-discovery, acknowledging that my clients possess the capacity for healing and transformation.
I work with adults of all ages who may be facing various struggles including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues and substance use/abuse. As obstacles are constantly presented to us in life, my goal for clients is to have the confidence in themselves and their ability to live the life they want and deserve. I am here to act as a guide and support system with my clients while they discover the abilities they have within them. We often can be our toughest critics and I strive to provide people a space where they can build kindness and grace within themselves in order to improve their lives.
I work with adults of all ages who may be facing various struggles including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues and substance use/abuse. As obstacles are constantly presented to us in life, my goal for clients is to have the confidence in themselves and their ability to live the life they want and deserve. I am here to act as a guide and support system with my clients while they discover the abilities they have within them. We often can be our toughest critics and I strive to provide people a space where they can build kindness and grace within themselves in order to improve their lives.
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Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Loop, Chicago, IL 60604
My areas of focus include working with adult individuals around topics such as anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, life transitions, identity development, and men’s issues. I have a particular interest and experience in working with men and culturally diverse clients. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and continually striving to move beyond allyship towards being a genuine accomplice for marginalized communities.
My areas of focus include working with adult individuals around topics such as anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, life transitions, identity development, and men’s issues. I have a particular interest and experience in working with men and culturally diverse clients. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and continually striving to move beyond allyship towards being a genuine accomplice for marginalized communities.
You’ve been thoughtful about the direction and choices you’ve made in life but you wonder: why don't you feel good about it? What ‘s gone wrong? Or, worse: just what’s wrong with me? A part of you yearns for change, but what’s the first thing to do? It can be overwhelming facing these feelings and thoughts alone. It’s essential to find a therapist who can support and guide you through them so change can be found.
You’ve been thoughtful about the direction and choices you’ve made in life but you wonder: why don't you feel good about it? What ‘s gone wrong? Or, worse: just what’s wrong with me? A part of you yearns for change, but what’s the first thing to do? It can be overwhelming facing these feelings and thoughts alone. It’s essential to find a therapist who can support and guide you through them so change can be found.
Life can be challenging. It can be easier with the right support and it takes courage to seek out this help. I view therapy as a safe place to discuss worries, frustrations, barriers, and joys with a non-judgmental person with who is trained to listen and help. It is a good place to discuss both the past and the present and the connections between the two. Therapy can help you to move toward healing and having a fuller life.
Life can be challenging. It can be easier with the right support and it takes courage to seek out this help. I view therapy as a safe place to discuss worries, frustrations, barriers, and joys with a non-judgmental person with who is trained to listen and help. It is a good place to discuss both the past and the present and the connections between the two. Therapy can help you to move toward healing and having a fuller life.
I want you to have a safe, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space for connecting you with the best version of you. I work with adults who have experienced trauma and who may be dealing with PTSD. I also work with those dealing with the difficulties of eating disorders, anxiety, depression and life transitions. My primary goal is help you feel better quickly, therefore I spend time getting to know you so we can set goals and work on reaching them.
I want you to have a safe, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space for connecting you with the best version of you. I work with adults who have experienced trauma and who may be dealing with PTSD. I also work with those dealing with the difficulties of eating disorders, anxiety, depression and life transitions. My primary goal is help you feel better quickly, therefore I spend time getting to know you so we can set goals and work on reaching them.
Reginald C Richardson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Loop, Chicago, IL 60654
Dr. Reginald Richardson brings an impressive 30 years of expertise to rekindling hope, mutual respect, and love within couples’ relationships. If you’re struggling with communication and intimacy issues, Dr. Richardson is your trusted guide to reignite the spark in your partnership. His deep understanding of the complexities that can strain relationships allows him to offer personalized solutions.
Dr. Reginald Richardson brings an impressive 30 years of expertise to rekindling hope, mutual respect, and love within couples’ relationships. If you’re struggling with communication and intimacy issues, Dr. Richardson is your trusted guide to reignite the spark in your partnership. His deep understanding of the complexities that can strain relationships allows him to offer personalized solutions.
Emily Schulz
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Loop, Chicago, IL 60602
Processing our emotions has an incredible influence on our health, well-being, and relationships. We will work together to learn how your emotional experiences impact you holistically. Therapy should be a space where you feel safe and supported to explore your sexual identity, gender, pleasure-oriented sex, relationship dynamics, and radical self-love. Relationships are intertwined in every dimension of our lives, they can cultivate love and euphoria or create emotional wounds. You deserve to feel emotionally at peace and secure in your relationship with yourself and others.
Processing our emotions has an incredible influence on our health, well-being, and relationships. We will work together to learn how your emotional experiences impact you holistically. Therapy should be a space where you feel safe and supported to explore your sexual identity, gender, pleasure-oriented sex, relationship dynamics, and radical self-love. Relationships are intertwined in every dimension of our lives, they can cultivate love and euphoria or create emotional wounds. You deserve to feel emotionally at peace and secure in your relationship with yourself and others.
Lawrence Jennings
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Loop, Chicago, IL 60602
I believe the meaning we create from our experiences and environment plays a significant role in shaping how we navigate, adapt, and survive the world. My priority is that we cultivate a collaborative non-judgmental therapeutic relationship that centers on safety, positive regard, genuineness, and openness. Within this space, my clients will be able to freely explore their vulnerabilities, express distressful emotions (pain, grief, anger, etc.), make greater meaning out of their experiences, and redefine past experiences.
I believe the meaning we create from our experiences and environment plays a significant role in shaping how we navigate, adapt, and survive the world. My priority is that we cultivate a collaborative non-judgmental therapeutic relationship that centers on safety, positive regard, genuineness, and openness. Within this space, my clients will be able to freely explore their vulnerabilities, express distressful emotions (pain, grief, anger, etc.), make greater meaning out of their experiences, and redefine past experiences.
JL Family Services Ltd
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Loop, Chicago, IL 60602
I am passionate about working to ensure that underserved and underrepresented individuals, couples and families, have the support and resources necessary to live emotionally healthy and productive lives. I have found that through therapy, I can inspire people to deal with life as they find it and equip them with skills to make it better. I am passionate about helping people and identify their areas of opportunity for growth and guiding them to a place of understanding and action. I am able to encourage, inspire and help people move beyond the current circumstances, to a place of peace and resolve so that they may be successful.
I am passionate about working to ensure that underserved and underrepresented individuals, couples and families, have the support and resources necessary to live emotionally healthy and productive lives. I have found that through therapy, I can inspire people to deal with life as they find it and equip them with skills to make it better. I am passionate about helping people and identify their areas of opportunity for growth and guiding them to a place of understanding and action. I am able to encourage, inspire and help people move beyond the current circumstances, to a place of peace and resolve so that they may be successful.
Jess Broschart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Loop, Chicago, IL 60601
As a therapist, researcher, and pleasure activist I strive to create a safe, accessible environment for you to connect with and express your most authentic self. During sessions, your trust and safety are priorities for me. I practice from a relational and client-centered framework, understanding that you are the expert in your own experience. With my warm and direct approach, I seek to ask the right questions to help you make new connections and provide a fresh perspective. I have experience supporting clients through gender-identity development, C-PTSD, Dissociative Identity Disorder, gender dysphoria, anxiety and depression.
As a therapist, researcher, and pleasure activist I strive to create a safe, accessible environment for you to connect with and express your most authentic self. During sessions, your trust and safety are priorities for me. I practice from a relational and client-centered framework, understanding that you are the expert in your own experience. With my warm and direct approach, I seek to ask the right questions to help you make new connections and provide a fresh perspective. I have experience supporting clients through gender-identity development, C-PTSD, Dissociative Identity Disorder, gender dysphoria, anxiety and depression.
