Divorce Therapists in Near West Side, Chicago, IL

A psychotherapist, life coach and yoga instructor whose passion is to help you illuminate yourself so that you can build a life that reflects your authentic self. I have worked with clients who truly want to understand themselves and live to their purpose and potential without the pitfalls or traumas of the past burdening them. Engaging with a willingness to take a multifaceted approach to mental wellness is beneficial however sometimes we need help finding our spark for motivation too. Life can take on new meaning and we can always rebuild and repurpose, no one needs to stay stuck in shame or pain.

We all face times that rock our foundations. We encounter situations that are confusing, overwhelming, disappointing, frustrating, or painful. We find ourselves struggling. But there's good news: we don't have to navigate these situations alone. I am a therapist who will join you on the journey. You and I will work closely together to form a comfortable and collaborative therapeutic relationship in which exploration, learning, and healing can occur.

As we journey through life, we may encounter challenges that are too overwhelming to handle alone or without the right equipment. They might impact our sense of self, sense of others, and sense of the world. As a therapist, I strive to empower clients to explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and foster resilience for such challenges. My aim is to join you in this healing journey to process the challenges that you experienced in the past, determine what we can do for your current day, and provide you with materials that can help you along the way for the future.

I believe therapy is a collaborative process. It is important to me that you feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings with me, and that I understand your unique perspective. I will work with you to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to your individual needs and goals. Here are some additional things that I can do to build trust with my future clients. 1. I am honest and transparent about my qualifications and experience. 2. I am respectful of my clients privacy and confidentiality. 3. I am willing to listen to my clients and learn from them. and 4. I am open to feedback and I am always looking for ways to improve.

Do you find yourself wishing your relationships with others were deeper? Do you crave intimacy, to feel known, listened to, and valued? If you are experiencing conflict or lack of closeness in your personal relationships, I am here to come alongside you and your significant other(s) to rebuild and heal.

Accepting new clients, with a promise to respond! BCBS ppo/self-pay. Licensed in IL and FL. Telehealth only. You're a motivated adult or couple dealing with issues of trauma-related anxiety/depression. Maybe things have happened to you; maybe you do things even you don't understand. But there are reasons why. Let's figure it out together, looking at your patterns and attachment styles and resolve it with EMDR and newer techniques, including fast, simple polyvagal exercises that reduce anxiety and depression. You deserve empathy and the innovative techniques, so you can create your own feelings of self-esteem, security and wellness.

I specialize in working with children and adults who have faced systemic harm and societal stigma, including LGBTQ and TGNC individuals, women, and those from other marginalized communities. I have extensive experience working with young people who have endured complex trauma, and I believe in the power of a strengths-based relational therapy model. I am committed to celebrating diversity and I hold an affirming stance on all genders, sexualities, careers, reproductive choices, and alternative relationship structures.

You deserve to be loud, messy, sensitive and angry- and loved exactly for who you are. You’ve gotten used to living with your anxiety, but it’s a struggle. Things are hectic and your mind just never stops. If you’re waiting for the world to slow down, you may be waiting for a while. I know what it’s like to try to control your world through endless schedules and to-do lists, to power through, to live on auto-pilot. To ignore long-held family stories that influence how you show up in the world, to criticize yourself so harshly. Together in therapy, we can begin by helping you slow down enough and get curious about what's next.

Anxious and depressive thoughts can often make us feel stuck in a cycle. I will help you gain a rich understanding of yourself and your past to take the first step toward processing any feelings of anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, and more. I prioritize learning about you as a unique individual and I cater my approach to suit your specific needs and goals. Together we will explore your values, identity, attachment style, culture, and relationship history. We will use this insight to address current thought/behavior patterns. This will help you to interrupt the cycle, get un-stuck, and live the life you desire.

Hello! My name is Dana Abbey and I have been a fully licensed psychotherapist established in the mental health field for 12 years. Over the course of these years I have worked in settings such as emergency rooms, residential treatment programs, partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, schools, and outpatient clinics. This has afforded me a well rounded understanding of all aspects of mental healthcare. In the recent years I have incorporated telehealth into practice, allowing greater accessibility and convenience to more clients while providing the same results as in person therapy.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who enjoys providing a safe and supportive environment to all my clients. Working from a strengths based perspective, my style tends to be warm, understanding, and interactive. Particular areas of interest and experience include adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety and depression as well as individuals having difficulty in personal and professional relationships. Life transitions can be challenging, but working together through the therapeutic process can ease those tensions.

My services are completely client focused. Depending on the client's needs, my goal is to help my client address unresolved trauma that is currently affecting their daily life, provide brief symptom focused treatment, provide life coaching and assist client in setting life goals and setting them on the path to achievement. I currently accept commercial insurance as well as those with Illinois Medicaid, so everyone is able to receive quality mental health services. You can also access my services via the Grow Therapy App.

I am a Bilingual Licensed Psychotherapist with 13 years of experience, working with individuals and families in areas of community mental health, the corporate sector, and private practice. Currently, I work with immigrant families, adults, and adolescents with a history of intergenerational trauma. I believe that what is helpful for the therapeutic process is providing undivided attention, empathic support, and addressing challenges along the way. The path to meaning and development is by coalescing all aspects of the self into this existence. We are not a separate entity, but united and connected with everything around us.

Hi, My name is Sandi Cross. I hold a BS and MSW, both from the University of Illinois. I have spent my adult life working with children and families and am passionate about helping people identify and fulfill their goals while confronting the struggles along the way. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of life, include anxiety, depression, behavior concerns, anger management, and low self-esteem, I can help navigate these challenges and assist you with building effective skills. I have extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults with a focus on anxiety, self-esteem, and behavioral concerns.

In today’s world, many tasks and responsibilities can easily become overwhelming as life throws us unexpected obstacles. We can become anxious, depressed, hopeless, feeling like there is no rhyme or reason to what we are going through, to what we are thinking and feeling, or even to life itself. We might choose to escape from our problems, angst, a sense of void, our past, or our daily thoughts through indulging in external gratifications, by using drugs and alcohol, sex, relationships, or other means. We often get stuck in our thinking, consumed by negative self-talk and perceptions of ourselves.

I am a bilingual (Mandarin) Clinical Psychologist based in Chicago. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, Autism, substance-related disorder, ADHD and trauma. My style is warm, practical and straightforward. I believe everyone has potential to live a promising and satisfying life if you dare to challenge your way of thinking, your way of feeling and your way of actions. The feelings might be overwhelming right now, but they can prompt you to evaluate and make changes right now to benefit your future.

I am qualified to help clients with trauma using EMDR and TFCBT. I also have experience with addiction and substance use treatment. I have experience with couples, individuals, families, and adolescents.

My clients experience me as nurturing, grounded, relatable, and professional which combined can create a safe space and therapeutic environment. I believe that therapy should be enjoyable, and I like to bring a sense of humor to sessions when appropriate, but when it comes to more serious issues, I pride myself on being an active non-judgmental listener and a compassionate ally to my individual and couple clients.

Are you tired of feeling lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your true self? Do you long for a judgment-free space where you can explore your identity, core values, and life purpose? Navigating uncertainties about who we are and what we want in life can be challenging and isolating. I specialize in working with individuals who wish to explore their identity to gain a deeper understanding of themselves. My expertise extends to couples counseling, where we can work on fostering effective communication, understanding, and intimacy in your relationships.