Therapists in Near Eastside, Chicago, IL
Laura Johnson
Licensed Social Worker, LSW, MSW, MDiv
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601
Greater self-awareness is often the jumping-off point to a life that feels more connected, aligned, and authentic. But gaining that self-awareness requires a deep level of honesty that can feel hard and even scary to confront. Some clients know what’s getting in their way, while others feel stuck even naming the parts of their lives that feel “off.”
Greater self-awareness is often the jumping-off point to a life that feels more connected, aligned, and authentic. But gaining that self-awareness requires a deep level of honesty that can feel hard and even scary to confront. Some clients know what’s getting in their way, while others feel stuck even naming the parts of their lives that feel “off.”
Mónica Guzmán
Counselor, LCPC, ATR, EMDR
Verified Verified
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601
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The clients I work alongside of often seek reflection and changes in their life. This can sometimes be scary, painful, intimidating and occasionally leading to leave things as they are. However in my experience, the thirst for a more fulfilling life is always present. Sometimes hiding behind a hobby or creative interest, music we listen to, places that make us feel at home or a certain moment of the year when we feel more hopeful. I deeply enjoy helping my clients find those special pieces of fulfillment together. With time and intention, these later become the foundation for healing, change, and deeper reflection.
The clients I work alongside of often seek reflection and changes in their life. This can sometimes be scary, painful, intimidating and occasionally leading to leave things as they are. However in my experience, the thirst for a more fulfilling life is always present. Sometimes hiding behind a hobby or creative interest, music we listen to, places that make us feel at home or a certain moment of the year when we feel more hopeful. I deeply enjoy helping my clients find those special pieces of fulfillment together. With time and intention, these later become the foundation for healing, change, and deeper reflection.
Imani Ryan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
I work with young people, adults, and couples from all backgrounds and walks of life. I am passionate about working with young adults struggling with life transitions, adolescents healing from trauma, and working through transitions, survivors of intimate partner violence, and individuals and couples struggling with love and relationships. Although these are my passions, my therapeutic space is open to all. I aim to provide a safe space for individuals who are struggling to cope with life’s challenges.
I work with young people, adults, and couples from all backgrounds and walks of life. I am passionate about working with young adults struggling with life transitions, adolescents healing from trauma, and working through transitions, survivors of intimate partner violence, and individuals and couples struggling with love and relationships. Although these are my passions, my therapeutic space is open to all. I aim to provide a safe space for individuals who are struggling to cope with life’s challenges.
Hello, my name is Ernestina Perez, a licensed clinical therapist. I founded Latinx Talk Therapy in Chicago to provide culturally competent, bilingual, and stigma-free mental health services to the Latinx community. My mission is to empower our community members by nurturing their mental strength, courage, and willpower. Through therapy, I aim to help Latinx individuals address their emotional concerns while guiding them towards happiness and inner peace. You have my assurance that we'll tackle your challenges together, enabling you to reach your goals and live a more intentional, fulfilling life.
Hello, my name is Ernestina Perez, a licensed clinical therapist. I founded Latinx Talk Therapy in Chicago to provide culturally competent, bilingual, and stigma-free mental health services to the Latinx community. My mission is to empower our community members by nurturing their mental strength, courage, and willpower. Through therapy, I aim to help Latinx individuals address their emotional concerns while guiding them towards happiness and inner peace. You have my assurance that we'll tackle your challenges together, enabling you to reach your goals and live a more intentional, fulfilling life.
Jordan Meehan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, CATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
Taking steps to heal from painful experiences, life’s stressors, and to build resilience takes courage. You want to live life in a way that feels meaningful, despite knowing that the memories and experiences of the past will always be there. For so long, you have bravely faced these things that have caused you stress, anxiety, or fear. You try to envision going about your day with a mindset of courage and strength. All your efforts have gotten you through each day, but now it’s time to start enjoying life again without feeling like you are being held hostage by your thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
Taking steps to heal from painful experiences, life’s stressors, and to build resilience takes courage. You want to live life in a way that feels meaningful, despite knowing that the memories and experiences of the past will always be there. For so long, you have bravely faced these things that have caused you stress, anxiety, or fear. You try to envision going about your day with a mindset of courage and strength. All your efforts have gotten you through each day, but now it’s time to start enjoying life again without feeling like you are being held hostage by your thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
I provide treatment for a wide range of difficulties, including trauma, self-harm, mood disorders, school-related problems, and family conflict. I provide individual, family, and group therapy services in Spanish and English. My clinical experience includes working with low-income communities, racial and ethnic minorities, and the LGBTQIA+ population.
I provide treatment for a wide range of difficulties, including trauma, self-harm, mood disorders, school-related problems, and family conflict. I provide individual, family, and group therapy services in Spanish and English. My clinical experience includes working with low-income communities, racial and ethnic minorities, and the LGBTQIA+ population.
Are you or your child/teen struggling with anxiety, relationship with food, or life stressors in general? As a parent, you want the best for your child, and I’m here to help. Adolescence can be challenging, but together, we’ll equip your teen with coping strategies, explore their unique needs, and foster a healthy self-concept. I will partner with you to provide a supportive environment and strengthen your relationship. I specialize in providing therapy to kids, teens, & young adults with anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and eating disorders/body image issues. And, of course, I provide a body-inclusive & LGBTQIA+ affirming space.
Are you or your child/teen struggling with anxiety, relationship with food, or life stressors in general? As a parent, you want the best for your child, and I’m here to help. Adolescence can be challenging, but together, we’ll equip your teen with coping strategies, explore their unique needs, and foster a healthy self-concept. I will partner with you to provide a supportive environment and strengthen your relationship. I specialize in providing therapy to kids, teens, & young adults with anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and eating disorders/body image issues. And, of course, I provide a body-inclusive & LGBTQIA+ affirming space.
Kimberlie (Kimi) Simms
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
Throughout our lives, we are taught how to be a good friend, a good family member, and to be kind and considerate to others. Unfortunately, people often are not taught how to be nice to oneself. As a therapist, I strive to assist clients in self-exploration and self-compassion and working towards self-acceptance. The real change starts with us as individuals. Once we start to take care of ourselves, and make those steps towards internal healing, there is a ripple effect towards improving our relationships with others. All parts of us are important, especially those parts of us we want to avoid and reject.
Throughout our lives, we are taught how to be a good friend, a good family member, and to be kind and considerate to others. Unfortunately, people often are not taught how to be nice to oneself. As a therapist, I strive to assist clients in self-exploration and self-compassion and working towards self-acceptance. The real change starts with us as individuals. Once we start to take care of ourselves, and make those steps towards internal healing, there is a ripple effect towards improving our relationships with others. All parts of us are important, especially those parts of us we want to avoid and reject.
I am interested in working with individuals and couples experiencing infertility and all of the uncertainty, frustration, and pain that can come with that journey. I am also interested in working with adults navigating life transitions, religious trauma, grief, and the general heaviness of life. I practice from an affirming perspective, and welcome clients from all backgrounds and identities.
I am interested in working with individuals and couples experiencing infertility and all of the uncertainty, frustration, and pain that can come with that journey. I am also interested in working with adults navigating life transitions, religious trauma, grief, and the general heaviness of life. I practice from an affirming perspective, and welcome clients from all backgrounds and identities.
Mandy Beck
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
Do you worry, overthink, or over-plan? Do you have high expectations or perfectionist tendencies, or struggle to relax? Do you avoid emotions simply because you're not sure what to do with them, or don't like feeling out of control? Maybe you struggle with persistent anxiety, depression, low self-worth, or unwanted thoughts and behaviors even with medication or other therapies. If you feel stuck, you just might have too much of a good thing - you may be over-controlled. Together we can work to calm your nervous system, increase self-compassion, develop flexible coping skills, and build a life that feels worth living and sharing!
Do you worry, overthink, or over-plan? Do you have high expectations or perfectionist tendencies, or struggle to relax? Do you avoid emotions simply because you're not sure what to do with them, or don't like feeling out of control? Maybe you struggle with persistent anxiety, depression, low self-worth, or unwanted thoughts and behaviors even with medication or other therapies. If you feel stuck, you just might have too much of a good thing - you may be over-controlled. Together we can work to calm your nervous system, increase self-compassion, develop flexible coping skills, and build a life that feels worth living and sharing!
Pat Bardenett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, ACH, RYT
Verified Verified
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601
We often find ourselves unable to move forward due to the enormity of the situations that are presented to us. We may feel stuck, tired, and at times, hopeless. So we armour ourselves to face the world. This armouring occurs in the form of addictions such as overeating; using drugs and alcohol; isolating and repeating patterns of toxic relationships. As a result our hearts become numb. We move through life with an armored exterior, fearful of experiencing our feelings and emotions. By creating a safe environment, I help unlock and release pain.
We often find ourselves unable to move forward due to the enormity of the situations that are presented to us. We may feel stuck, tired, and at times, hopeless. So we armour ourselves to face the world. This armouring occurs in the form of addictions such as overeating; using drugs and alcohol; isolating and repeating patterns of toxic relationships. As a result our hearts become numb. We move through life with an armored exterior, fearful of experiencing our feelings and emotions. By creating a safe environment, I help unlock and release pain.
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I believe psychotherapy should be simple and accessible; theories are important yet your own experience is the best teacher. Similarly, connecting with my clients on a deeply relational level and developing an understanding of who you are is as integral to the process as the clinical training which informs my therapeutic approach. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who emphasizes existential concerns at the heart of the issues that bring people into therapy. Some examples include creating a more meaningful existence, exercising personal freedom/choice, and developing a greater sense of responsibility for one's growth.
I believe psychotherapy should be simple and accessible; theories are important yet your own experience is the best teacher. Similarly, connecting with my clients on a deeply relational level and developing an understanding of who you are is as integral to the process as the clinical training which informs my therapeutic approach. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who emphasizes existential concerns at the heart of the issues that bring people into therapy. Some examples include creating a more meaningful existence, exercising personal freedom/choice, and developing a greater sense of responsibility for one's growth.
Jennifer Klesman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
It takes a great deal of courage to share your experiences with a therapist and begin to work on yourself. I believe in accepting yourself as you are, while also continuing to change and improve yourself to live the life you want. I work to create a safe space that is nonjudgmental and open to nurturing personal growth. I strongly believe that the most progress comes from a good client-therapist relationship. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults working through life's challenges and processing ordinary stressors. Author of You Can't Stay There: Surviving a Breakup One Moment at a Time available on Amazon.
It takes a great deal of courage to share your experiences with a therapist and begin to work on yourself. I believe in accepting yourself as you are, while also continuing to change and improve yourself to live the life you want. I work to create a safe space that is nonjudgmental and open to nurturing personal growth. I strongly believe that the most progress comes from a good client-therapist relationship. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults working through life's challenges and processing ordinary stressors. Author of You Can't Stay There: Surviving a Breakup One Moment at a Time available on Amazon.
I see therapy as a chance to unlearn old self-protection habits by finding security in a meaningful relationship based on respect, trust, and mutual impact. My approach is to meet clients where they are emotionally and connect genuinely moment to moment. I believe in everyone’s ability to change and grow, holding them in a safe space while encouraging actionable solutions. I empower clients to make value-aligned choices and actively participate in their healing. Therapy is two people navigating a foggy swamp together, and I'll walk with you until we find our way out.
I see therapy as a chance to unlearn old self-protection habits by finding security in a meaningful relationship based on respect, trust, and mutual impact. My approach is to meet clients where they are emotionally and connect genuinely moment to moment. I believe in everyone’s ability to change and grow, holding them in a safe space while encouraging actionable solutions. I empower clients to make value-aligned choices and actively participate in their healing. Therapy is two people navigating a foggy swamp together, and I'll walk with you until we find our way out.
I love diversity and working with people from all walks of life! I am passionate about working with children, adolescents and families. I find it incredibly rewarding working with parents to communicate and build stronger relationships with their kids as well as work with adolescents to navigate their relationships with their families. I also enjoy working with adolescents and young adults who are experiencing eating disorders and disordered eating, relationships issues and breakups, and interpersonal conflicts with parents. Working with couples, I seek to improve communication, close bonds and all types of intimacy.
I love diversity and working with people from all walks of life! I am passionate about working with children, adolescents and families. I find it incredibly rewarding working with parents to communicate and build stronger relationships with their kids as well as work with adolescents to navigate their relationships with their families. I also enjoy working with adolescents and young adults who are experiencing eating disorders and disordered eating, relationships issues and breakups, and interpersonal conflicts with parents. Working with couples, I seek to improve communication, close bonds and all types of intimacy.
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.
Rebecca Sheinman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601
I am accepting new clients. Choosing to start therapy can be difficult and overwhelming. My goal is to create an open, non-judgmental, and warm setting to allow clients to feel safe to talk about difficult issues.
I am accepting new clients. Choosing to start therapy can be difficult and overwhelming. My goal is to create an open, non-judgmental, and warm setting to allow clients to feel safe to talk about difficult issues.
My approach to therapy is informed by mindfulness practices, focused on assisting my clients in "opening up" to the present moment while connecting to their values to strive toward their "Best Self!" I focus on assisting clients in attending to their relational concerns, which allows for them to overcome the emotional distress associated with a history of difficult and painful relationships. I find that it is my duty to establish a safe space where clients feel truly understood. In doing so, I feel honored to be able to "BE" with my clients, as they strive toward growth and empowerment.
My approach to therapy is informed by mindfulness practices, focused on assisting my clients in "opening up" to the present moment while connecting to their values to strive toward their "Best Self!" I focus on assisting clients in attending to their relational concerns, which allows for them to overcome the emotional distress associated with a history of difficult and painful relationships. I find that it is my duty to establish a safe space where clients feel truly understood. In doing so, I feel honored to be able to "BE" with my clients, as they strive toward growth and empowerment.
Does it sometimes feel like you are not living the life you thought that you would? Or that you could be more content with your situation? Or perhaps you are having trouble making decisions about what to do next? If so, therapy can help you clarify what is important to you and what is causing you to feel stuck. I am happy to work together with you to better understand your past while also finding new ways of moving forward in a meaningful way.
Does it sometimes feel like you are not living the life you thought that you would? Or that you could be more content with your situation? Or perhaps you are having trouble making decisions about what to do next? If so, therapy can help you clarify what is important to you and what is causing you to feel stuck. I am happy to work together with you to better understand your past while also finding new ways of moving forward in a meaningful way.
Richard Burlenski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Near Eastside, Chicago, IL 60601
I am a licensed professional counselor dedicated to supporting individuals and families from diverse backgrounds as they navigate various challenges. I work from an integrative therapy approach, informed by existential therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. My experience as a psychotherapist includes treating issues such as social isolation, relationship conflict, grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I hope to create a safe space where you can confront and address the complexities of life. In about 8-10 sessions, clients often gain a greater sense of empowerment and self-efficacy.
I am a licensed professional counselor dedicated to supporting individuals and families from diverse backgrounds as they navigate various challenges. I work from an integrative therapy approach, informed by existential therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. My experience as a psychotherapist includes treating issues such as social isolation, relationship conflict, grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I hope to create a safe space where you can confront and address the complexities of life. In about 8-10 sessions, clients often gain a greater sense of empowerment and self-efficacy.
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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 |