Therapists in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

Life is beautiful but can also be filled with worry or doubt that disrupts the beauty. Our thoughts can throw us off balance and create a pattern difficult to overcome. I work with you to identify your needs and strengths to develop a healing path that provides therapeutic support and lifelong skills to overcome life’s challenges. As a trauma-informed therapist, I understand that just as everyone has a story to tell, everyone has a story to heal from.

I help clients struggling with anxiety and depression become the best versions of themselves. I specialize in working with children and adolescents. In addition to my therapeutic work, I am a leader in the educational field advancing social-emotional learning (SEL) best practices having served as a Diverse Learner Director of Curriculum in Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Response to Intervention (RtI) approaches.

I'm Albe (she/her/ella), also known as Miss Albe, a bilingual (English/Spanish) art therapist working with individuals and groups among Chicago’s various LGBTQIA+ and Spanish-speaking communities. I view therapy as a collaborative experience designed to enhance personal insight, coping skills, & communication techniques through various avenues of self-expression. I am a kink and poly aware therapist with a strong background in direct service, advocacy, and engagement with the LGBTQIA+ community and transgender women of color in particular.

I joined mental health work to help. I am a blingual (Spanish) therapist who provides therapy online. I have been through very hard and humbling moments, and I am glad someone was there to help me. If you are feeling sad, anxious and angry and you feel that you can't take anymore, there is hope. We all need help at some points to get out of a dark place. Stigmas sometimes prevent us from seeking help, but I can assure you that it is okay to seek it. Life can be very hard and overwhelming, but it does not have to stay that way. My job will be to help you find answers and to find love for yourself and happiness.

Making the decision to come to therapy takes tremendous courage and strength. It can be very difficult to know where to start or how to sort things out on your own. Despite these feelings, maybe you feel like there's a possibility that things could be different. I'm here to tell you that there is and reconnecting to a meaningful life is not as far away as it may seem. If you're ready to get back to yourself, I am here, ready to help guide you there. I got into this field because I wanted to change the world. While I may not be able to do this alone, I will do all that I can to support my clients and help them to change theirs.

When navigating through life, you may face a time when you lose someone you love, face an illness, or a traumatic time in your own life. You may be going through a transition such as a divorce, move, or job loss. You do not need to navigate these alone! These transitions can affect every facet of life. You may be finding yourself feeling lost, doing your best to make it through day-to-day life. It might be difficult to get out of bed right now, to hold conversations, or to fulfill your caregiving or work responsibilities. You may be feeling anxiety that you would like help with.

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 women, we can find ourselves struggling with the demands of jobs, relationships, family, parenting, trauma, loss, living solo, finances, injustice, and the juggling act of any or all of these. We can feel worried, sad, lonely, angry, and exhausted from the spiraling stress. Our health is impacted, our self-esteem, mental health, work, relationships, and our vision of what matters, of what we want our lives to be. You’ve already come far by becoming aware of this and a need to address it. Let's partner to help you find balance and ease through insight, skill building, and meaningful action in the direction of your best life.

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.

I have been practicing for over 35 years. My insightful and spiritual approach to psychotherapy is geared toward individuals committed to develop and/or increase self-awareness with the goal of improving and/or transforming their quality of life.

My name is Katie, and I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and religious trauma. I primarily work with young adults experiencing anxiety or depression in the midst of major life transitions such as beginning college, leaving home, or starting a career. Depression or anxiety can result in low motivation, restlessness, and emotional overwhelm that can quickly become debilitating. I also assist people of all ages in processing traumatic religious experiences and environments. These experiences can have a variety of symptoms, but have a deep and long lasting impact.

Hi there, I'm Tom. Are you feeling stuck in your journey of development and improvement? I walk alongside men, women and couples and provide thoughtful insights and an empathetic, non-judgemental ear to help identify and work through roadblocks to growth. Through the use of imaginative therapy modules, I am able to help patients heal from past wounds that cause frequent stumbling and negative habits and grow towards their goals.

Hello and welcome! My name is Carlton Hemphill, a 32-year-old Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois who is also board certified (NCC). I received my Masters from University in Clinical Psychology-Counseling Practice with a concentration on child and families. I have been working in the field since 2015, and practicing as an independent clinician in my own private practice since June 2023. My therapy background is in behavioral and cognitive theories, which means I focus on how our experiences and beliefs shape our behavior.

My ideal client would be open to my observations of their personality; one who knows that I too can learn from them, not only the other way around; who is a good historian and willing to be compliant in sharing pertinent factors to their recovery; one with whom I can establish a basis of mutual trust and who understands that my role as a therapist is not to only one who can empathize with their situation but appreciate a good sense of humor; one who is willing to apply my experience, strength and hope to their problem; one who is open to the importance of accepting life on life's terms.

Life can be challenging, and everyone has times when they feel overwhelmed and need some support. In my work, I provide a caring, nonjudgmental environment for adolescents, adults, couples, and families to speak openly about their lives and to explore their true selves. Therapy is meant to be collaborative, so picture me as a trusted guide walking beside you as you face what comes next. I specialize in working with young people, polyamorous/nonmonogamous people, and folks in the LGBTQIA+ community. NOTE: I am NOT currently taking new adolescent, couple, or family clients!

Accomplishing the demands of life becomes more difficult when anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, addiction, burnout, or big life changes stand in your way. In my eyes, as long as you are breathing there is hope for positive change! If your goal is to rediscover a feeling or part of yourself that has been lost, or forge a life where your relationships feel healthy and satisfying, I may be a great fit for you. I use evidence-based theoretical models to guide our work together, and a strong sense of humor when appropriate. In fact, I think therapy should be as fun as it is challenging!

Hi, I am a bilingual, bicultural trained trauma therapist in Chicago. I offer the assistance needed to overcome obstacles, meeting my clients exactly where they are in their healing journey, and find their way to a brighter future. Within my practice, I cultivate a nurturing environment that fosters a sense of safety and encourages clients to embrace their vulnerability.

With a BA from Tulane University and an MSW from the University of Illinois-Chicago, I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) since 2000. My professional journey has been deeply rewarding, focusing on supporting individuals facing chronic illness, hospice care, depression, and anxiety.

I have experience working with diverse populations including individuals with anxiety, depression, addiction, chronic mental illness, trauma, survivors of human trafficking, relational issues, first generation and immigrant families. I have worked in different environments such as community mental health, faith based programs, and intensive care. I work through a trauma- informed lens that will help with mindfulness, awareness and self compassion. I am passionate about providing a holistic approach to help my clients understand how our physical, spiritual, mental and emotional wellbeing plays a role in our life satisfaction.