BlueCross BlueShield Therapists in Near Eastside, Chicago, IL
I have special interest in working with clients who struggle with self-criticism and desire greater self-compassion and better understanding of themselves. When this self-criticism is related to body image, I work with clients from a Health At Every Size approach. One of my goals for all my clients is that they foster the same genuine compassion toward themselves that they so readily offer to their loved ones. Past clients have shared that our therapy work has felt consistently compassionate, warm, informal, and sensitive to various cultural identities. Some have remarked that therapy felt like confiding in a close friend!
I have special interest in working with clients who struggle with self-criticism and desire greater self-compassion and better understanding of themselves. When this self-criticism is related to body image, I work with clients from a Health At Every Size approach. One of my goals for all my clients is that they foster the same genuine compassion toward themselves that they so readily offer to their loved ones. Past clients have shared that our therapy work has felt consistently compassionate, warm, informal, and sensitive to various cultural identities. Some have remarked that therapy felt like confiding in a close friend!
Julia Werderitch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
Life is sometimes hard & the idea of starting the process of therapy can add to that stress and anxiety. You've already taken the first step by being here on Psychology Today. If you are constantly feeling frustrated, anxious or overwhelmed, I am here to help you figure out what's going on and move towards the life you want to live. I will support you on your journey towards positive change and emotional well-being. My approach is warm, engaging, collaborative and sometimes even humorous.
Life is sometimes hard & the idea of starting the process of therapy can add to that stress and anxiety. You've already taken the first step by being here on Psychology Today. If you are constantly feeling frustrated, anxious or overwhelmed, I am here to help you figure out what's going on and move towards the life you want to live. I will support you on your journey towards positive change and emotional well-being. My approach is warm, engaging, collaborative and sometimes even humorous.
Nicole Bentley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
If you're feeling consumed by anxiety, depression, disordered eating, body image issues or OCD behaviors, I am an empathic, personable and non-judgmental therapist who would feel honored to walk along side you towards your goals. Therapy can provide a safe and non-judgemental space to explore your thought and behavioral patterns in greater depth, and provide you with coping tools to help you be less impacted by your distress, and more present in your life.
If you're feeling consumed by anxiety, depression, disordered eating, body image issues or OCD behaviors, I am an empathic, personable and non-judgmental therapist who would feel honored to walk along side you towards your goals. Therapy can provide a safe and non-judgemental space to explore your thought and behavioral patterns in greater depth, and provide you with coping tools to help you be less impacted by your distress, and more present in your life.
My strengths as a therapist are in helping people who are experiencing difficulties related to mood (depression, bipolar disorder), traumatic events (past or recent), anxiety, or psychosis. My therapy style is warm, person-centered, and collaborative but also humorous and active. I am also LGBTQIA+ friendly, gender affirming, and body/sex positive. I enjoy working with members of the kink, BDSM, and ethical non-monogamy communities and strive to make therapy a safe space to explore topics relevant to their lives. I am neurodivergence affirming and competent and try to make accommodations whenever possible so therapy is accessible.
My strengths as a therapist are in helping people who are experiencing difficulties related to mood (depression, bipolar disorder), traumatic events (past or recent), anxiety, or psychosis. My therapy style is warm, person-centered, and collaborative but also humorous and active. I am also LGBTQIA+ friendly, gender affirming, and body/sex positive. I enjoy working with members of the kink, BDSM, and ethical non-monogamy communities and strive to make therapy a safe space to explore topics relevant to their lives. I am neurodivergence affirming and competent and try to make accommodations whenever possible so therapy is accessible.
Dr. Roberto Lopez-Tamayo
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
Dr. Lopez-Tamayo is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 10 years of clinical experience providing bilingual and bicultural services for individuals and families coping with an extensive range of mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, substance abuse, and acculturation issues. He is a member of the clinical team at Dr. Blehart & Associates which provides the highest level of expertise, access, and care for adults and adolescents in Illinois.
Dr. Lopez-Tamayo is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 10 years of clinical experience providing bilingual and bicultural services for individuals and families coping with an extensive range of mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, substance abuse, and acculturation issues. He is a member of the clinical team at Dr. Blehart & Associates which provides the highest level of expertise, access, and care for adults and adolescents in Illinois.
The intersection between ourselves and others often begins with a journey inward. This path is often nonlinear. I take great honor in becoming a part of someone's inner voyage. This privilege is intertwined in my therapeutic style, in which I believe there is a transformative power that exists during the process of psychotherapy. Anchored in the professional client-clinician relationship, our work together will deepen self-awareness through gentle inquiry, promote insight into how our past weaves itself into our present experiences, and empower you to cultivate your full potential.
The intersection between ourselves and others often begins with a journey inward. This path is often nonlinear. I take great honor in becoming a part of someone's inner voyage. This privilege is intertwined in my therapeutic style, in which I believe there is a transformative power that exists during the process of psychotherapy. Anchored in the professional client-clinician relationship, our work together will deepen self-awareness through gentle inquiry, promote insight into how our past weaves itself into our present experiences, and empower you to cultivate your full potential.
Alan Tsang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
I am passionate in helping clients be open about their experiences that may be uncomfortable to talk about. I understand the difficulty in being vulnerable with others and how to move forward with that in mind. My passion is driven by the stigma in seeking mental health counseling services. I want to help you remove that stigma you may have and let you know that it is okay to experience depression, anxiety, and feelings of being overwhelmed in life. I believe anyone can benefit from counseling and therapy, and want to help you be mindful of the reason you are here today for a better tomorrow. I am also fluent in Cantonese-Chinese.
I am passionate in helping clients be open about their experiences that may be uncomfortable to talk about. I understand the difficulty in being vulnerable with others and how to move forward with that in mind. My passion is driven by the stigma in seeking mental health counseling services. I want to help you remove that stigma you may have and let you know that it is okay to experience depression, anxiety, and feelings of being overwhelmed in life. I believe anyone can benefit from counseling and therapy, and want to help you be mindful of the reason you are here today for a better tomorrow. I am also fluent in Cantonese-Chinese.
Dr. Mahsa Mirazimy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by current challenges or struggling with how past experiences affect your life today, I'm here to help you move past what’s holding you back. As a clinical psychologist, I prioritize helping you gain deeper insight into your emotions, past experiences, and choices, empowering you to take charge of your life, find your true direction, and create the life you envision. One of my guiding principles is making decisions based on your hopes, not your fears.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by current challenges or struggling with how past experiences affect your life today, I'm here to help you move past what’s holding you back. As a clinical psychologist, I prioritize helping you gain deeper insight into your emotions, past experiences, and choices, empowering you to take charge of your life, find your true direction, and create the life you envision. One of my guiding principles is making decisions based on your hopes, not your fears.
Grace Kutz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601
I specialize in treating Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Depression, ADHD, Family Struggles and Trauma from age 7 to 29. I strive to establish a safe and supportive environment that encourages self-reflection and personal growth. I offer highly effective coping strategies that are tailored to address triggers and challenges you may face in life. Through our collaborative efforts, we will navigate and conquer life's obstacles together. My aim is to empower you, enabling you to improve your overall daily functioning, foster a stronger sense of of well-being, and embrace the ability to be fully present with yourself.
I specialize in treating Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Depression, ADHD, Family Struggles and Trauma from age 7 to 29. I strive to establish a safe and supportive environment that encourages self-reflection and personal growth. I offer highly effective coping strategies that are tailored to address triggers and challenges you may face in life. Through our collaborative efforts, we will navigate and conquer life's obstacles together. My aim is to empower you, enabling you to improve your overall daily functioning, foster a stronger sense of of well-being, and embrace the ability to be fully present with yourself.
Adrienne Ahlquist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
Anxiety and fear can be crippling and can greatly interfere with your ability to function. It doesn't have to be that way. As a therapist who has been in the field for over 24 years, I can help you overcome phobias, worries, panic attacks, and OCD behaviors so that you can return to a higher quality of life.
Anxiety and fear can be crippling and can greatly interfere with your ability to function. It doesn't have to be that way. As a therapist who has been in the field for over 24 years, I can help you overcome phobias, worries, panic attacks, and OCD behaviors so that you can return to a higher quality of life.
Carli Campbell
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
I became a therapist to help others achieve their goals and reach their full potential. Life is full of everyday stressors that often impact us in many ways. It can create both emotional and physical symptoms. My goal is to help make these stressors more manageable and help empower individuals to grow. Over the years I have seen how emotions can impact all areas of our lives and create conflict with ourselves and others. I have always found listening, and working together in a safe space can help individuals lead a more fulfilling life.
I became a therapist to help others achieve their goals and reach their full potential. Life is full of everyday stressors that often impact us in many ways. It can create both emotional and physical symptoms. My goal is to help make these stressors more manageable and help empower individuals to grow. Over the years I have seen how emotions can impact all areas of our lives and create conflict with ourselves and others. I have always found listening, and working together in a safe space can help individuals lead a more fulfilling life.
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Now Accepting New Clients! Ease your anxiety, stress and worry. Get help from from an experienced therapist who understands the struggle and can help you find relief, so you'll have more clarity, peace and joy in your relationships and life. So, if you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, over-thinking situations and struggling to figure things out on your own, You're in the right place. Even though many things about life can be great....Life is much to short to be unhappy (even if it is just sometimes.)
Now Accepting New Clients! Ease your anxiety, stress and worry. Get help from from an experienced therapist who understands the struggle and can help you find relief, so you'll have more clarity, peace and joy in your relationships and life. So, if you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, over-thinking situations and struggling to figure things out on your own, You're in the right place. Even though many things about life can be great....Life is much to short to be unhappy (even if it is just sometimes.)
Stephanie Grunewald
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
Do you constantly compare yourself to others? Are you tired of feeling “less than” or misunderstood? Social media can lead to feeling insecure, uncertain, or stuck in the comparison trap. It is easy to feel overwhelmed with the many ways we think we are supposed to be, act, look, etc. Feeling secure and finding your own voice may seem impossible. You do not need to be consumed by your emotions or feeling "not good enough" any longer! It is time to take back control and empower yourself to live the life of your dreams.
Do you constantly compare yourself to others? Are you tired of feeling “less than” or misunderstood? Social media can lead to feeling insecure, uncertain, or stuck in the comparison trap. It is easy to feel overwhelmed with the many ways we think we are supposed to be, act, look, etc. Feeling secure and finding your own voice may seem impossible. You do not need to be consumed by your emotions or feeling "not good enough" any longer! It is time to take back control and empower yourself to live the life of your dreams.
Natasha Noorian
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
Dr. Natasha Noorian has significant experience in depression, anxiety, family dynamics, and self-esteem concerns. She also has expertise in difficult disordered eating and body-image concerns, premarital dating, infertility, borderline personality disorder, autoimmune health conditions, and the transition to parenthood. She utilizes an integrative approach in meeting the needs of each unique client so that treatment plans are unique to each client's needs. She prioritizes helping clients process their emotions, identify goals, develop more adaptive coping, and uncover unhelpful patterns contributing to long standing difficulties.
Dr. Natasha Noorian has significant experience in depression, anxiety, family dynamics, and self-esteem concerns. She also has expertise in difficult disordered eating and body-image concerns, premarital dating, infertility, borderline personality disorder, autoimmune health conditions, and the transition to parenthood. She utilizes an integrative approach in meeting the needs of each unique client so that treatment plans are unique to each client's needs. She prioritizes helping clients process their emotions, identify goals, develop more adaptive coping, and uncover unhelpful patterns contributing to long standing difficulties.
Sarah Suzuki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CRADC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
Tired of just coping and ready to start improving your life? I understand, and my collaborative, interactive approach can help. As a solution-focused therapist, I skip lengthy analysis and focus on your goals to efficiently find practical solutions. In just eight compassionate sessions or less, you'll feel understood and leave each week with immediate strategies and a customized game plan providing concrete next steps tailored to you. I don't just stop at counseling - as your short-term concierge, I recommend tailored follow-up resources for you to pursue once our work is complete.
Tired of just coping and ready to start improving your life? I understand, and my collaborative, interactive approach can help. As a solution-focused therapist, I skip lengthy analysis and focus on your goals to efficiently find practical solutions. In just eight compassionate sessions or less, you'll feel understood and leave each week with immediate strategies and a customized game plan providing concrete next steps tailored to you. I don't just stop at counseling - as your short-term concierge, I recommend tailored follow-up resources for you to pursue once our work is complete.
Estrella Askren-Gonzalez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
How often have you been told how responsible or mature you were as a child? Maybe you feel highly impacted by others' emotions or reactions. What's it like to consider that these things may have developed as a means to survive chaos and instability in life? We'll work together to embrace what we feel plague us. There's strength and power in all of these things. I work with clients healing from childhood trauma, those looking to improve their relationship with food & their bodies as well as clients living with intrusive thoughts, panic and obsessive thinking.
How often have you been told how responsible or mature you were as a child? Maybe you feel highly impacted by others' emotions or reactions. What's it like to consider that these things may have developed as a means to survive chaos and instability in life? We'll work together to embrace what we feel plague us. There's strength and power in all of these things. I work with clients healing from childhood trauma, those looking to improve their relationship with food & their bodies as well as clients living with intrusive thoughts, panic and obsessive thinking.
Marci L Mazza
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
Entering into therapy is great way to get support when you are going through a tough time or life transition. Sometimes all we need is someone to listen. Other times, we need assistance with coping skills or reframing our thoughts. My goal is to meet you where you are and provide you a safe place to express yourself and your needs.
Entering into therapy is great way to get support when you are going through a tough time or life transition. Sometimes all we need is someone to listen. Other times, we need assistance with coping skills or reframing our thoughts. My goal is to meet you where you are and provide you a safe place to express yourself and your needs.
Caitlin Fitzpatrick
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who specializes in the treatment of pre-teens, adolescents, young adults, and adults presenting with depression, suicidality, self-injurious behavior, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, and behavioral issues. I have a particular interest in working with trauma survivors and helping girls and women navigate life transitions and stressors.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who specializes in the treatment of pre-teens, adolescents, young adults, and adults presenting with depression, suicidality, self-injurious behavior, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, and behavioral issues. I have a particular interest in working with trauma survivors and helping girls and women navigate life transitions and stressors.
Madeline McDonnell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601
Waitlist for new clients
I support clients in finding clarity, understanding themselves more deeply, and taking steps towards creating the kind of life they want to experience. My clients feel lost or overwhelmed and want something to change, but may not know where to start. Together, we work to understand how unprocessed emotions and past experiences are getting in the way of their wellbeing in the form of anxious thoughts, unhelpful relationship patterns, or negative self-talk. My clients want to build tools to become more self-aware, cope with challenges, and feel more satisfied in their personal relationships.
I support clients in finding clarity, understanding themselves more deeply, and taking steps towards creating the kind of life they want to experience. My clients feel lost or overwhelmed and want something to change, but may not know where to start. Together, we work to understand how unprocessed emotions and past experiences are getting in the way of their wellbeing in the form of anxious thoughts, unhelpful relationship patterns, or negative self-talk. My clients want to build tools to become more self-aware, cope with challenges, and feel more satisfied in their personal relationships.
Victoria Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601
I have a passion for supporting individuals through a variety of challenges, including anxiety, trauma, depression, behavioral issues and relationship issues.
I have a passion for supporting individuals through a variety of challenges, including anxiety, trauma, depression, behavioral issues and relationship issues.
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