Therapists in Near Eastside, Chicago, IL
Are you tired of obsessing over food and weight? There are so many messages that make us feel like we need to control our body size, above all else. Trying to figure out how to be healthy and take care of yourself can feel like an exhausting, uphill battle. It's not your fault and you don’t have to go through it alone. Wherever you are in your treatment process - if you have an eating disorder or are concerned about your body, your weight or food - I can consult to help you decide your next step. Therapy isn't just for those with a diagnosable eating disorder. If your relationship with your food is distressing, you may need support.
Are you tired of obsessing over food and weight? There are so many messages that make us feel like we need to control our body size, above all else. Trying to figure out how to be healthy and take care of yourself can feel like an exhausting, uphill battle. It's not your fault and you don’t have to go through it alone. Wherever you are in your treatment process - if you have an eating disorder or are concerned about your body, your weight or food - I can consult to help you decide your next step. Therapy isn't just for those with a diagnosable eating disorder. If your relationship with your food is distressing, you may need support.
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.
Sara Spevack
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601
Waitlist for new clients
It's hard to know what someone will be like by simply reading a few paragraphs on a screen. Finding the right therapist is frustrating, so I will try my best to tell you who I am and how I can help. With a direct yet empathetic approach, we will address difficult topics using clinically proven treatment interventions. I will challenge and push you during sessions while saving room for humor because I believe that with this combination, we can find strength, resilience, and connection that help motivate us toward a more empowered future..
It's hard to know what someone will be like by simply reading a few paragraphs on a screen. Finding the right therapist is frustrating, so I will try my best to tell you who I am and how I can help. With a direct yet empathetic approach, we will address difficult topics using clinically proven treatment interventions. I will challenge and push you during sessions while saving room for humor because I believe that with this combination, we can find strength, resilience, and connection that help motivate us toward a more empowered future..
Benedetta Rossi
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
I work with clients who are feeling stuck, lost, and struggling to move forward with their life. Seeking help might be intimidating, but therapy can be a space to receive support with navigating the constant struggles of life, and it can be an empowering journey of finding meaning and thinking more thoughtfully about your relationship with yourself and others. This is why I value creating a strong therapeutic relationship to support your growth and empower you to create the change you desire. Through my work, I strive to create a warm environment where we can explore different topics and work towards your goals together.
I work with clients who are feeling stuck, lost, and struggling to move forward with their life. Seeking help might be intimidating, but therapy can be a space to receive support with navigating the constant struggles of life, and it can be an empowering journey of finding meaning and thinking more thoughtfully about your relationship with yourself and others. This is why I value creating a strong therapeutic relationship to support your growth and empower you to create the change you desire. Through my work, I strive to create a warm environment where we can explore different topics and work towards your goals together.
I work with populations that are going through transitions. Whether you are a teen starting a new school; a family going through a new phase of life; a person questioning your identity, or even if you are looking to transition careers, I am here to help you see the best version of yourself come to a reality. As a therapist, I assist people in gaining the confidence to overcome personal obstacles, lessen emotional loads, and provide the tools needed to improve their connection to themselves and their world.
I work with populations that are going through transitions. Whether you are a teen starting a new school; a family going through a new phase of life; a person questioning your identity, or even if you are looking to transition careers, I am here to help you see the best version of yourself come to a reality. As a therapist, I assist people in gaining the confidence to overcome personal obstacles, lessen emotional loads, and provide the tools needed to improve their connection to themselves and their world.
Pamela I. Merino Hernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60615
I specialize in working with individuals and couples to address relational issues, marital conflict, infidelity, dating and breakups. I also specialize in working with individuals with complex family dynamics and trauma. I am an immigrant raised in Mexico and I migrated to the USA when I was a teen. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and I have mastered Spanglish throughout the years!
I specialize in working with individuals and couples to address relational issues, marital conflict, infidelity, dating and breakups. I also specialize in working with individuals with complex family dynamics and trauma. I am an immigrant raised in Mexico and I migrated to the USA when I was a teen. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and I have mastered Spanglish throughout the years!
Christine Carpenter and Associates
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601
(She/Her/Hers) Over the years, I have built a practice devoted to improving the lives of people from a wide variety of backgrounds, struggling with a number of different issues. More recently, I have shifted my focus from clinical practice to the training of pre-licensed and early career therapists. I very much enjoy mentoring as it gives me the opportunity to share all that I have learned in my two decades of providing psychotherapy.
(She/Her/Hers) Over the years, I have built a practice devoted to improving the lives of people from a wide variety of backgrounds, struggling with a number of different issues. More recently, I have shifted my focus from clinical practice to the training of pre-licensed and early career therapists. I very much enjoy mentoring as it gives me the opportunity to share all that I have learned in my two decades of providing psychotherapy.
Lexus Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
To schedule sessions, please book a call with Care Coordinator here: www.calendly.com/adminccbh Lexus is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and empowering environment for individuals to explore their unique experiences. With a focus on enhancing inner strength and resilience, she specializes in providing support for various challenges, including trauma, relationship difficulties, neuro-divergence, grief/loss, and coping skill development. Lexus creates a flexible and supportive space that accommodates the needs of all individuals.
To schedule sessions, please book a call with Care Coordinator here: www.calendly.com/adminccbh Lexus is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and empowering environment for individuals to explore their unique experiences. With a focus on enhancing inner strength and resilience, she specializes in providing support for various challenges, including trauma, relationship difficulties, neuro-divergence, grief/loss, and coping skill development. Lexus creates a flexible and supportive space that accommodates the needs of all individuals.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's in Social Work from New York University with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health. In my clinical training and work, I have experience providing psychosocial services and therapy within both the New York City Public School and Public Hospital systems as well as a residential treatment school at the University of Chicago. I have years of experience working with clients ranging from early childhood to seniors and with a wide range of presenting problems including depression, anxiety, trauma, and psychosis symptoms.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's in Social Work from New York University with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health. In my clinical training and work, I have experience providing psychosocial services and therapy within both the New York City Public School and Public Hospital systems as well as a residential treatment school at the University of Chicago. I have years of experience working with clients ranging from early childhood to seniors and with a wide range of presenting problems including depression, anxiety, trauma, and psychosis symptoms.
Life can leave us dissatisfied, overwhelmed, and disconnected from ourselves and others. Painful feelings such as these can lead us to feel frustrated, lonely, and anxious. I hope to meet you with warmth, authenticity, and collaboration—honoring the strengths, values, identities, and experiences you bring. I may challenge you, meet you with tough questions, and encourage you to sit with uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. We can generate new insight to bring you closer to relationship satisfaction, feeling content in your day-to-day life, and a sense of self-understanding.
Life can leave us dissatisfied, overwhelmed, and disconnected from ourselves and others. Painful feelings such as these can lead us to feel frustrated, lonely, and anxious. I hope to meet you with warmth, authenticity, and collaboration—honoring the strengths, values, identities, and experiences you bring. I may challenge you, meet you with tough questions, and encourage you to sit with uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. We can generate new insight to bring you closer to relationship satisfaction, feeling content in your day-to-day life, and a sense of self-understanding.
I work with a broad range of couples, families, and individuals. I am especially interested in grief & loss, trauma, and medical family therapy. I want to create an environment where my clients feel safe enough to hold space for the big emotions. I remember the exact moment I first felt heard and understood in therapy, and it was one of the most healing experiences I have ever had. It felt like I could take a breath after holding it for so long. I feel so grateful to be on the other side and give others that monumental moment.
I work with a broad range of couples, families, and individuals. I am especially interested in grief & loss, trauma, and medical family therapy. I want to create an environment where my clients feel safe enough to hold space for the big emotions. I remember the exact moment I first felt heard and understood in therapy, and it was one of the most healing experiences I have ever had. It felt like I could take a breath after holding it for so long. I feel so grateful to be on the other side and give others that monumental moment.
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Tessa R. Lucchi
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, sad, or disconnected lately? You've been trying to keep up but suddenly realize that you’re not happy with yourself or your relationships. You know something needs to change but don’t know where to begin. I have several years of experience treating adults with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem at university counseling centers, a behavioral health hospital, and in private practice. I specialize in helping clients navigate relationship issues so they can establish more fulfilling relationships with others.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, sad, or disconnected lately? You've been trying to keep up but suddenly realize that you’re not happy with yourself or your relationships. You know something needs to change but don’t know where to begin. I have several years of experience treating adults with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem at university counseling centers, a behavioral health hospital, and in private practice. I specialize in helping clients navigate relationship issues so they can establish more fulfilling relationships with others.
Dave Berkman
Psychologist, PsyD, Psypact
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Change really is possible, both in terms of symptom relief as well as deeper, life long patterns and dynamics. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I will work with you as an active participant in your treatment. Together, we will gain insight into both the overt, and at times less obvious, factors which impact your quality of life. In addition, I will help you learn concrete techniques to better manage problematic symptoms and dynamics.
Change really is possible, both in terms of symptom relief as well as deeper, life long patterns and dynamics. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I will work with you as an active participant in your treatment. Together, we will gain insight into both the overt, and at times less obvious, factors which impact your quality of life. In addition, I will help you learn concrete techniques to better manage problematic symptoms and dynamics.
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.
Elizabeth Furbish
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MEd
Verified Verified
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601
Welcome! I’m Elizabeth and I spent 15 years in advertising before becoming a therapist. Now, I get to help people like you explore their identities, experiences, and relationships in order to create meaningful lives that feel authentic to them. With me you will find a safe space to show up as you are, and we will work collaboratively to set and work towards goals that feel authentic to you. Know that I also center myself in cultural humility, recognizing the oppressive systems/societal norms that contribute to anxiety for many of us, as well as my own place in those systems as a cishet white woman.
Welcome! I’m Elizabeth and I spent 15 years in advertising before becoming a therapist. Now, I get to help people like you explore their identities, experiences, and relationships in order to create meaningful lives that feel authentic to them. With me you will find a safe space to show up as you are, and we will work collaboratively to set and work towards goals that feel authentic to you. Know that I also center myself in cultural humility, recognizing the oppressive systems/societal norms that contribute to anxiety for many of us, as well as my own place in those systems as a cishet white woman.
Restorative Counseling
Psychologist, PhD, LCPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
We believe you already have all you need to be successful within you. Our strength-based approach will help identify and utilize your strengths to create a strong foundation for success. Our team celebrates diversity and views it as a strength. We are an open and accepting community that is welcoming to all. Our clinicians’ unique backgrounds and specialties allow us to address a comprehensive range of difficulties.
We believe you already have all you need to be successful within you. Our strength-based approach will help identify and utilize your strengths to create a strong foundation for success. Our team celebrates diversity and views it as a strength. We are an open and accepting community that is welcoming to all. Our clinicians’ unique backgrounds and specialties allow us to address a comprehensive range of difficulties.
Melanie S. Levine
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
Life challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when it feels like our world has been turned upside down. Sometimes, a sudden event occurs-such as a new medical diagnosis or relationship loss-which disrupts our life and creates uncertainty. Even expected transitions can bring unexpected reactions. For example, a new baby, job, or move to a new city can bring excitement yet leave us feeling out of sorts. Ongoing concerns can also feel unsettling. Struggling with chronic health difficulties, depression, anxiety, ADHD, or feeling like we are not where we want to be can significantly impact our quality of life.
Life challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when it feels like our world has been turned upside down. Sometimes, a sudden event occurs-such as a new medical diagnosis or relationship loss-which disrupts our life and creates uncertainty. Even expected transitions can bring unexpected reactions. For example, a new baby, job, or move to a new city can bring excitement yet leave us feeling out of sorts. Ongoing concerns can also feel unsettling. Struggling with chronic health difficulties, depression, anxiety, ADHD, or feeling like we are not where we want to be can significantly impact our quality of life.
My approach as integrative, using different techniques and perspectives to address each individual's unique needs. I frequently use relational, psychodynamic, and existential practices. I work to create an nonjudgmental, accepting, and supportive space. Therapy is a collaborative space where we will be a team addressing your personal needs and concerns. Awareness of our own experience offers us power and knowledge over our choices, giving us the ability to move through life with intentionality and lay a foundation to face whatever comes next.
My approach as integrative, using different techniques and perspectives to address each individual's unique needs. I frequently use relational, psychodynamic, and existential practices. I work to create an nonjudgmental, accepting, and supportive space. Therapy is a collaborative space where we will be a team addressing your personal needs and concerns. Awareness of our own experience offers us power and knowledge over our choices, giving us the ability to move through life with intentionality and lay a foundation to face whatever comes next.
Krina Gandhi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
It is inevitable that life is challenging and often times, we feel stuck and need reminders that we are not alone. As a psychotherapist, I understand that each client has a unique story of their own and that each client deserves tailored and individualized care. We will start by establishing what goals you would like to achieve in therapy and will then create a treatment plan collaboratively. I tend to pull from your strengths and values, and will work with you to unpack unhelpful thinking patterns and maladaptive behaviors and will explore alternative coping skills that will be more sustainable for you in the long run.
It is inevitable that life is challenging and often times, we feel stuck and need reminders that we are not alone. As a psychotherapist, I understand that each client has a unique story of their own and that each client deserves tailored and individualized care. We will start by establishing what goals you would like to achieve in therapy and will then create a treatment plan collaboratively. I tend to pull from your strengths and values, and will work with you to unpack unhelpful thinking patterns and maladaptive behaviors and will explore alternative coping skills that will be more sustainable for you in the long run.
Amy Tevault
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
You are enough. Your life is worth living. People love you deeply. Your existence is, itself, a wonder. A miracle you're even here speaking to whomever you're speaking to, hurting however you're hurting, laughing over whatever. You series of unlikely events. You star-hearted little fiend. You've made a mess of everything. That's part of being alive. Now we will fix it. Which is also part of being alive. You're doing just fine. - Author unknown
You are enough. Your life is worth living. People love you deeply. Your existence is, itself, a wonder. A miracle you're even here speaking to whomever you're speaking to, hurting however you're hurting, laughing over whatever. You series of unlikely events. You star-hearted little fiend. You've made a mess of everything. That's part of being alive. Now we will fix it. Which is also part of being alive. You're doing just fine. - Author unknown
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Number of Therapists in Near Eastside, Chicago, IL
300+
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in Near Eastside, Chicago, IL who prioritize treating:
| 98% | Anxiety |
| 93% | Depression |
| 86% | Relationship Issues |
| 82% | Self Esteem |
| 74% | Life Transitions |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 70% | Stress |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 98% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 71% | Aetna |
| 59% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Near Eastside, Chicago, IL see their clients
| 65% | In Person and Online | |
| 35% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 83% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |