In Person Therapists in Portage Park, Chicago, IL

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with New Insights Behavioral Health Services. I provide therapy that is collaborative, creative, and understanding. I have extensive experience helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate challenges related to Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Traumatic Stress, shame, grief and loss, job and academic stress, sexual trauma, relationship difficulties, self esteem, and adjustment to life changes.

Life events, many out of our control, such as trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, immigration, systemic oppression, and colonialism, might impact your wellbeing and mental health. I am a licensed clinical counselor with New Insights Behavioral Health Services. I focus my work on young adults to elderly, including couples, men’s issues, domestic violence, and acculturation stress. I use evidenced-based therapies, adapting them to address the needs of my clients, to provide treatment for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, sexual identity, anger, trauma, grief and psychoeducation in group and individual settings.

A postdoc fellow at New Insights Behavioral Health, Dr. Rebecca specializes in complex developmental posttraumatic stress, severe depression, anxiety, and co-occurring substance/alcohol use disorders. Her expertise includes adverse childhood experiences, DV/IPV, ACoA, transgenerational trauma, childhood neglect, and abuse. With strong cultural competence and experience, she focuses on underserved populations, racial/religious minorities, and helping professionals with vicarious trauma.

There is no correct or easy path through trauma and the problems it creates in our lives. It is true when they say that the “only way out is through.” As someone who personally and professionally has experience with trauma, I am able to therapeutically guide individuals through the healing process without judgment. I want others to know it's okay to feel their feelings and that sometimes we need a little help to feel safe doing so. Therapy should be a space that you can create with your therapist, as all of us define safety and comfort in different ways.

Dr. Bedi is the clinical director and co-owner of New Insights Behavioral Health Services. She is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of specialized training in providing therapy and assessment services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families. She has worked in community mental health centers and hospital settings, in both clinical and supervisory positions. Dr. Bedi has also held adjunct faculty positions at Alder University, and the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and has published several papers regarding the impact of childhood trauma in adulthood.

Most clients come into therapy because of their current difficulty resolving a "presenting problem". That problem could be grief. It could be relationship troubles with partners, peers, or parents. It could be tied to substance abuse. Or trauma. Or both. It could be work-related. It could be a million things. Whatever the presenting problem, it tends to give the client physiological and psychological discomfort, which leads to the search for answers and relief, which often leads to counseling.

My name is Aleksandra (she/her) and first and foremost, I want to take a moment to commend you for finding your way to this page and taking this step towards improving your mental wellness. Wherever you may be in your journey, I am committed to fostering a safe and nonjudgmental environment where you can take the time to process and work through whatever challenges you may be facing. There are many obstacles that life can throw our way, and I am passionate about supporting individuals as they overcome those difficult times.

Gratefully practicing at New Insights Behavioral Health Services. When people experience trauma or life stressors, it is not uncommon to become overwhelmed with emotions. My passion is to hold space and help facilitate healing in those who are feeling lost, lonely, or needing support. I collaborate with my adult clients to find healthy perceptions of themselves, explore their culture and intersectionality, and find liberation from their trauma by exploring their experiences with gentle curiosity. We will work together to gain skills, recognize core beliefs, reflect on life experiences as early as childhood, and reach goals!

To engage in the work of psychotherapy is a profound act of courage. It requires risk, persistence, and often the willingness to look at very painful experiences. To seek positive change in one's life is a mark of health and strength. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with New Insights Behavioral Health Services, located near the Blue line. I have 21 years of specialized experience providing therapy in English and Spanish to children, adolescents and adults. I utilize evidence-based therapies in my practice, focusing on issues that include anxiety, depression, trauma, and marital/ relationship concerns.

I am a psychotherapist under supervision providing services through New Insights Behavioral Health Services. I have several years of experience working in community mental health settings, as well as other outpatient settings and youth-residential care. I have worked extensively treating trauma, depression/bipolar depression, anxiety, substance use, relational issues, and more. I often work with duly-diagnosed patients. I am also trained in psychological assessment. I am presently based at New Insight's Portage Park outpatient offices in the NW side of Chicago.

I provide supervision for individuals needing hours toward a clinical license. Supervision can be provided individually; remotely or in-person. I have an LCSW and am certified by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). I have a range of experience in a variety of settings (mental health agencies, private practice, treatment facilities, and nursing home settings, autism, childhood chronic illness)

Dr. Melanie Jambrosic is a license clinical and sports psychologist at New Insights Behavioral Services. She has years of experience providing therapy and neuropsychological assessment. She also founded Sport Psych Studio, a sports psychology consulting practice, and published the "Mindfulness Journaling Workbook" to help clients improve their mental health and performance. You can find details at www.sportpsychstudio.com. As a child, Dr. Jambrosic played sports to cope with stress and bond with her family. She quickly realized that the mental side was crucial to performance and well-being.

Congratulations on taking such a significant step forward to take care of yourself and your loved ones. Whether you are here for your own well-being, or interested on behalf of your child, I look forward to being a supportive and compassionate therapist in your corner. I have a strong passion for working with children, teens, and adults to address barriers to success in various areas of life in order to enhance their overall wellness. I am passionate about working with those who are struggling with self image, ADHD, emotion regulation, frustration tolerance, anxiety, or feelings of depression and self esteem issues.

Congratulations on taking such a meaningful step in your effort towards well being and peace. Working together, I will help you effectively discern what might be stopping you from a most satisfying and meaningful life. You may be facing the challenges of anxiety or depression, and I look forward to assisting you in addressing that painful experience. I work with people struggling with life's adjustments, including receiving a medical diagnosis, a change such as a death of a loved one or separation in a relationship, adjustment to parenting, and professional changes.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with New Insights Behavioral Health Services. I have fifteen years of specialized experience in providing therapy in English and Spanish to children, adolescents, and adults. I bring with me a wealth of expertise in multiple outpatient/inpatient settings including: community mental health centers, hospitals, schools, college counseling centers, residential treatment centers for adolescents, and EAP companies. My areas of focus include depression, anxiety/panic, self-esteem, dating/relationship issues, trauma, and multicultural issues. Our practice has two locations. Our Jefferson Park and Logan Square offices are both conveniently located close to the CTA Blue Line. Se habla español.

I am a Latina bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor with New Insights Behavioral Health Services. As a daughter of Mexican immigrants, I understand the importance of representation for the BIPOC community and the key role it plays to making a therapeutic relationship thrive. I work with children/adolescents and families to understand the complexity of our experiences through a therapeutic lens. With Multicultural and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy we can uncover patterns that trigger the internal conflicts we face in our daily lives.

I am here to give support to those who have experienced racial and gender trauma, domestic and sexual abuse victims, exploration of self-identity in all aspects, and more. I practice cultural humility in order to be able to work with different cultures and intersectionality. I aim to provide a client-centered approach which I find important in maintaining this therapeutic relationship. We will work together to make this a safe and brave space for you so that you can embark on your journey to heal.

Parts of life are heartbreaking, challenging, and anxiety producing. Working together, we can find a way to enhance your ability to provide yourself empathy, discern life's most difficult choices, and heal painful wounds. Recognizing and utilizing our greatest strengths can enhance our ability to face life's toughest challenges. I look forward to being a supportive and compassionate therapist as you resiliently and thoughtfully examine your self, relationships, and mood or emotions. I work primarily with adults and couples.

Note that prior to the first session taking place with the provider, LifeStance will require a credit card on file. LifeStance providers do not accept Medicare or Medicaid insurance. If booking with these, you will be unable to be seen. The most important aspect to therapy in my eyes is the relationship that I am able to build with a client. It is not possible for growth to happen when there isn't a trusting and safe relationship between both client and therapist.