Therapists in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

I enjoy working with people of all ages and have additional training specialized in working with children and adolescents. I am very interested in play and creativity as tools in promoting wellness and healing. This can look like using art materials to explore emotions or guided visualizations to process and get to the root of an experience or issue.

Hi, I’m Gabriela (she/ her/ ella)! Our work in therapy is about the core essence of what it means to be human, to love, to hurt, to hurt others, and to help. I am rooting for you! I know that what brings you here may feel overwhelming, but this is the first step. I believe therapy should be collaborative and inclusive. I bring a lot of energy and humor as well as compassion and understanding to my sessions.

In the dim, silent corners of your room, sadness and worry consume you. Each day feels like a challenging trek through dense fog, making even the smallest tasks seem daunting. Activities that once brought joy now feel dull because self-doubt and fear cloud your mind. Despite reaching out for help, the advice you receive offers no comfort. Instead, it deepens your sense of being lost and hopeless.

Hi there! Are you struggling with a silent war of anxiety, depression, & PTSD? Are you unsure on how to build your self-esteem? Life has just been life-ing & you feel like you're at a standstill? Lets work together to find the root of it all and work past it. I have a strong love for implementing mindfulness techniques, a focus on self-love, journaling, and a focus on the mind-body connection, adding a holistic approach to my psychodynamic technique for a little razzle dazzle.

Words Matter. Our sense of self and our hope in life stems from the words we hear and from the people that mean the most to us. You may have experienced hurt in a close relationship, and that hurt may not only make it harder to trust others, but it may even lead you to question yourself. What was it about me that made them do that? Or you may have absorbed the messaging all your life that something about you, how you look or who you are, makes you “less than”. Those critical thoughts take their toll on your body, your mind, and your spirit and can leave you feeling hopeless, powerless, and alone.

Hello! Hola! My Name is Alma Llamas. I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) licensed professional Therapist. As a first-generation Latina, I understand the importance of finding someone who can understand and validate your culture “Tus Raices”, “Tus Valores”. I also understand the importance of providing culturally competent therapy, which is why I have developed an affinity for tailoring therapeutic approaches to address the societal issues impacting the Latino community.

Hello, my name is Walter. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois. I work with men and women who are struggling with addiction issues, anxiety and depression, and related trauma. I also focus on helping couples work through relationship issues. I have worked in the addiction and mental health field for over 25 years helping people who genuinely want to help themselves. I have a strong faith-based and 12-step recovery background both professionally and personally.

Hello! I am a licensed social worker who specializes in working with children and adolescents experiencing the impacts of trauma, grief, loss, attachment wounds, anxiety, depression and/or behavioral challenges. My therapeutic approach is warm and direct with an emphasis on building your understanding of your thoughts, strengths and desires. I believe healing is relational and contextual, affirming your unique identities. My background as a school social worker gives me insight in collaborating with schools to meet your child's educational and social-emotional needs.

As a Hispanic/Latina Mental Health Professional who is also a first-generation Mexican-American, I understand the importance of a person's need to get culturally informed emotional support. It is essential for me to understand where you come from and provide you with the best therapy care to achieve your goals because I believe it significantly improves symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, and more. Additionally, my work in mental health has brought me to various environments where I've seen the impact of not having specialized support while struggling with diverse emotional needs.

I am here to provide a safe space for self-exploration and empathy. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with a Provisional Art Therapy credential (ATR-P). I have a background of working with people who have had anything from substance use issues to anxiety (social and generalized), life transitions, grief, phase of life issues, self-esteem issues, substance use issues, and who struggle with communication in relationships.

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of Illinois. I have experience working with individuals who face challenges with their mental health for the past 10 years. I enjoy serving a diverse range of clients and tailoring my expertise to address individual needs and challenges.

Hello, I'm Tracey. Did you know that people do one of two things when they feel like no one is listening? The person either repeats oneself over and over or just stops talking. Did you know that research supports that any person surviving an adverse or traumatic experience will need on average about 7 times to tell their story to begin the healing process? Do you feel tied to a toxic dynamic with one or both of your parents despite you being an adult that has left you living in the past and feeling like a burden, not measuring up, chasing that parent in hopes of a glimmer of insight while finding many of your current life domains

The therapy process is unique to every individual due to their experiences, how they process emotions, and why we make certain decisions. My goal is to provide individuals a space where you can feel supported, heard, and understood on the challenges they are struggling with. Whether it’s working with Children, Adolescents, Couples, and Families, I am here to understand who and what made you who you are. I am here to be a guide, coach, and support in this journey where we can work together to achieve your goals. In this journey together, we will confront issues and create new and healthier patterns.

Hello! I am a graduate from the University of Illinois School of Social Work Champaign-Urbana. I also received training at the Center for Family Studies/The Family Institute of Chicago and am a Fellow in the American Group Psychotherapy Association. As a senior clinician, I have logged numerous hours of training and practice in the provision of trauma informed care, serious mental illness and treatment for addictions, anxiety, and depression.

It's my goal to create an honest, warm, and empowering healing environment for every person I work with. I strive to meet each person's unique needs and tailor my style to be conducive to their healing journey. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, or addiction, we can create a plan suitable to your needs. In my work, I've seen the importance of the therapeutic relationship. I am eager to help you prioritize your goals and set objectives to reach them. We will process triggering events together and I will provide you with tools to continue processing on your own in a healthier way.

I offer mental health therapy in a safe space to focus on your growth and needs. Treatment focuses on coping skills, emotion management, self-esteem, & wellness. You are a client ready to put in the work and effort to learn, grow and plan to move forward with your life and meet your needs. You may want to work on your communication skills to improve your relationships, you may want to process changes in your life, you could just want to learn how to cope with your emotions and self regulate in a different way, but you are someone that is determined to make positive changes in your life to be a healthier version of you.

I am a Therapist and have been providing mental health services for 5 years in outpatient and in home settings.

I value collaboration within the therapeutic space in efforts to overcome adversity. I bring a sense of curiosity, empathy, and authenticity into my sessions in effort to let clients know that I am invested in what they have to say. I understand the importance of social and racial justice within therapy and I make sure my clients feel supported. Taking a client's culture, family background, and inter-generational patterns and trauma into account is a vital part of my approach. The act of opening yourself up to the therapeutic process can be scary and vulnerable. I strive to create a sense of safety within that vulnerability.

I am a bilingual Latina therapist who enjoys working with adolescents and adults. My approach is holistic as I believe our physical, spiritual, emotional, and social selves directly impact one another. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 10+ years of experience treating a wide array of symptoms and concerns including anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.