Therapists in Portage Park, Chicago, IL
Lucretia Mayer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who has been practicing since 2015. Lucretia is uniquely skilled in working with professionals like caregivers, medical professionals, social workers, and counselors, focusing on managing career and emotional burnout, which is increasingly relevant in today's high-stress work/living environments. Her approach is characterized by a deep sense of empathy, respect, sensitivity, and compassion, emphasizing the importance of a supportive and understanding therapeutic relationship.
Lucretia Mayer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who has been practicing since 2015. Lucretia is uniquely skilled in working with professionals like caregivers, medical professionals, social workers, and counselors, focusing on managing career and emotional burnout, which is increasingly relevant in today's high-stress work/living environments. Her approach is characterized by a deep sense of empathy, respect, sensitivity, and compassion, emphasizing the importance of a supportive and understanding therapeutic relationship.
Ian Gough is a Licensed Professional Counselor, having attained a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling from National Louis University. He also holds a Bachelor's in Communication with a minor in Fine Arts, and aims to integrate his passion for drawing and creativity into his client work. He has been practicing since 2020 and has been gaining knowledge and experience across a multitude of agencies and demographics since then. He has worked with people from a wide variety of cultures, ethnicities, and age groups. He has helped to treat individuals, both young and old, as well as couples, families, and groups.
Ian Gough is a Licensed Professional Counselor, having attained a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling from National Louis University. He also holds a Bachelor's in Communication with a minor in Fine Arts, and aims to integrate his passion for drawing and creativity into his client work. He has been practicing since 2020 and has been gaining knowledge and experience across a multitude of agencies and demographics since then. He has worked with people from a wide variety of cultures, ethnicities, and age groups. He has helped to treat individuals, both young and old, as well as couples, families, and groups.
Jay Butterfield, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Illinois since 2019, brings a wealth of expertise and compassion to his practice. Armed with an MS from Mercer University, Jay is dedicated to employing research-based techniques and practices to enhance the well-being of his clients. His methodology is eclectic but has strong roots in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), among others. His style is typically navigational, with a focus on finding realistic goals and actionable solutions.
Jay Butterfield, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Illinois since 2019, brings a wealth of expertise and compassion to his practice. Armed with an MS from Mercer University, Jay is dedicated to employing research-based techniques and practices to enhance the well-being of his clients. His methodology is eclectic but has strong roots in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), among others. His style is typically navigational, with a focus on finding realistic goals and actionable solutions.
Lara received her Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Lara specializes in working with adolescents, teens, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, OCD, eating disorders, trauma, and addiction. Lara has experience working with a wide demographic in various settings, including residential, outpatient, and individual treatment programs. Lara uses a client-centered approach to healing, meeting clients where they are at and working in collaboration to create an individualized treatment plan.
Lara received her Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Lara specializes in working with adolescents, teens, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, OCD, eating disorders, trauma, and addiction. Lara has experience working with a wide demographic in various settings, including residential, outpatient, and individual treatment programs. Lara uses a client-centered approach to healing, meeting clients where they are at and working in collaboration to create an individualized treatment plan.
Rebeca Daniels
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Portage Park, Chicago, IL 60641 (Online Only)
Hi. I’m Rebeca Daniels, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I help individuals who want to feel confident in their choices and control over their lives. Most of my clients want to seek recovery from trauma, feel confident in social settings, and have fulfilling relationships with their loved ones. I began my career working with women escaping abusive relationships, and most recently, working with adolescent students from Chicago Public Schools. Both settings centered around crisis intervention, processing trauma, and identity exploration.
Hi. I’m Rebeca Daniels, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I help individuals who want to feel confident in their choices and control over their lives. Most of my clients want to seek recovery from trauma, feel confident in social settings, and have fulfilling relationships with their loved ones. I began my career working with women escaping abusive relationships, and most recently, working with adolescent students from Chicago Public Schools. Both settings centered around crisis intervention, processing trauma, and identity exploration.
Amanda Hofbauer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Portage Park, Chicago, IL 60641
In my opinion, every pregnant/postpartum person should have a therapist by their side! I have advanced training in perinatal mental health and am here to help birthing people, partners, and couples as they transition to parenthood. We expect to feel joyful, but are often unprepared for the difficulties & vulnerabilities that come with this time - confusion, loneliness and isolation, fear and anxiety, difficult decisions, grief over the way our lives have changed, old wounds popping up unexpectedly, changes to our identity - it's a lot! And then there are times when unexpected complications and heartbreaking losses change everything.
In my opinion, every pregnant/postpartum person should have a therapist by their side! I have advanced training in perinatal mental health and am here to help birthing people, partners, and couples as they transition to parenthood. We expect to feel joyful, but are often unprepared for the difficulties & vulnerabilities that come with this time - confusion, loneliness and isolation, fear and anxiety, difficult decisions, grief over the way our lives have changed, old wounds popping up unexpectedly, changes to our identity - it's a lot! And then there are times when unexpected complications and heartbreaking losses change everything.
Jackie Carson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portage Park, Chicago, IL 60641
Jacquelyn is a Marriage and Family Therapist with specialized training in working systemically with individuals, couples, and families. She experience in both community mental health and partial hospitalization settings, treating issues of anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and (sexual) trauma. She is adamant about addressing matters surrounding high conflict relationships, communication, first and second-generation challenges, grief and loss and complex family dynamics.
Jacquelyn is a Marriage and Family Therapist with specialized training in working systemically with individuals, couples, and families. She experience in both community mental health and partial hospitalization settings, treating issues of anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and (sexual) trauma. She is adamant about addressing matters surrounding high conflict relationships, communication, first and second-generation challenges, grief and loss and complex family dynamics.
Stephanie Vázquez
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CRC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portage Park, Chicago, IL 60641 (Online Only)
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As a Latina, I understand the importance of culturally competent therapy, as well as the battles that the Latino community faces in society and stigma towards mental health. Therefore, it is crucial for me to understand your culture and diversity factors to have a better sense of who you are as a person in hopes that together we can explore ways in which I can help you reach your therapy goals. Throughout my years of practice, I have seen how different issues and symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, and stress can weigh a person down; and obstruct the individual's ability to deal with the present moment.
As a Latina, I understand the importance of culturally competent therapy, as well as the battles that the Latino community faces in society and stigma towards mental health. Therefore, it is crucial for me to understand your culture and diversity factors to have a better sense of who you are as a person in hopes that together we can explore ways in which I can help you reach your therapy goals. Throughout my years of practice, I have seen how different issues and symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, and stress can weigh a person down; and obstruct the individual's ability to deal with the present moment.
Mayra T Galarza Acosta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portage Park, Chicago, IL 60641 (Online Only)
As a Hispanic/Latina Mental Health Professional who is also a first-generation Mexican-American, I understand the importance of a person's need to get culturally informed emotional support. It is essential for me to understand where you come from and provide you with the best therapy care to achieve your goals because I believe it significantly improves symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, and more. Additionally, my work in mental health has brought me to various environments where I've seen the impact of not having specialized support while struggling with diverse emotional needs.
As a Hispanic/Latina Mental Health Professional who is also a first-generation Mexican-American, I understand the importance of a person's need to get culturally informed emotional support. It is essential for me to understand where you come from and provide you with the best therapy care to achieve your goals because I believe it significantly improves symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, and more. Additionally, my work in mental health has brought me to various environments where I've seen the impact of not having specialized support while struggling with diverse emotional needs.
Jennifer Novak
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Portage Park, Chicago, IL 60641
Jen Novak is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 20 years of counseling experience and a particular interest in Women's Mental Health issues. Jennifer has specialized training and extensive experience working with women, their partners, and their families around maternal mental health and reproductive issues, including: fertility challenges, miscarriage and infant loss, perinatal mood & anxiety disorders, the transition into parenthood, maintaining partner intimacy post baby, and renegotiating individual/family roles & dynamics in response to an expanding family.
Jen Novak is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 20 years of counseling experience and a particular interest in Women's Mental Health issues. Jennifer has specialized training and extensive experience working with women, their partners, and their families around maternal mental health and reproductive issues, including: fertility challenges, miscarriage and infant loss, perinatal mood & anxiety disorders, the transition into parenthood, maintaining partner intimacy post baby, and renegotiating individual/family roles & dynamics in response to an expanding family.
Mario Luckett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Portage Park, Chicago, IL 60641
Mario Luckett is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. Mario offers a listening ear and the ability to work through the most difficult of problems with empathy, compassion, and reason. He has spent his clinical training and time in clinical practice with colleagues helping to manage the more difficult mental health difficulties that range from major depressive disorders to substance and addictiverelated disorders to schizophrenia and other severe mental illnesses.
Mario Luckett is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. Mario offers a listening ear and the ability to work through the most difficult of problems with empathy, compassion, and reason. He has spent his clinical training and time in clinical practice with colleagues helping to manage the more difficult mental health difficulties that range from major depressive disorders to substance and addictiverelated disorders to schizophrenia and other severe mental illnesses.
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Grace O'Malley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Portage Park, Chicago, IL 60641
Grace is a Licensed Social Worker with over 7 years of experience specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Grief/Loss, ADHD, and Life Transitions/Adjustments. Grace has extensive experience counseling individuals, across the lifespan, including couples, families, and groups, in both clinical and outpatient settings.
Grace is a Licensed Social Worker with over 7 years of experience specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Grief/Loss, ADHD, and Life Transitions/Adjustments. Grace has extensive experience counseling individuals, across the lifespan, including couples, families, and groups, in both clinical and outpatient settings.
Shelby Duran is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2021. She has a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago's Social Service Administration Program. Shelby's treatment philosophy is eclectic and holistic. She believes that not one single approach works for every person and practices from a psychodynamic lens, acknowledging that our history directly impacts our present and future. Shelby also believes in the importance of our mind-body connection and the way that mental health impacts our physical health.
Shelby Duran is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2021. She has a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago's Social Service Administration Program. Shelby's treatment philosophy is eclectic and holistic. She believes that not one single approach works for every person and practices from a psychodynamic lens, acknowledging that our history directly impacts our present and future. Shelby also believes in the importance of our mind-body connection and the way that mental health impacts our physical health.
Elizabeth Mengar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portage Park, Chicago, IL 60641
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.
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.
Amy McNew, LLC - Luminations Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portage Park, Chicago, IL 60641
Welcome to my practice. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and bodyworker. I take a holistic, collaborative approach to helping clients heal by using a combination of psychotherapy, biofeedback, and craniosacral therapy to help clients move toward a sense of peace and balance in their lives. For many, this means that we will work together to heal from past traumas, overcome symptoms of depression and anxiety, learn to be more self-accepting, cultivate more fulfilling relationships, and find deeper meaning in life.
Welcome to my practice. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and bodyworker. I take a holistic, collaborative approach to helping clients heal by using a combination of psychotherapy, biofeedback, and craniosacral therapy to help clients move toward a sense of peace and balance in their lives. For many, this means that we will work together to heal from past traumas, overcome symptoms of depression and anxiety, learn to be more self-accepting, cultivate more fulfilling relationships, and find deeper meaning in life.
Tesa Emmart
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC, SEP, PMH-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Portage Park, Chicago, IL 60641
I am offering both virtual and in-person counseling services. I specialize in treating the issues that arise from unresolved trauma, difficult early life experiences, and perinatal trauma, anxiety and mood disorders. My goal is to support and empower my clients by using an integrative and collaborative stance, incorporating my background in psychodynamic psychotherapy with body-centered and mindfulness-based techniques. It is my hope that by equipping my clients with the skills to develop their own self-awareness, self-compassion, clarity, and peace, they can go on to experience more meaningful and fulfilling lives.
I am offering both virtual and in-person counseling services. I specialize in treating the issues that arise from unresolved trauma, difficult early life experiences, and perinatal trauma, anxiety and mood disorders. My goal is to support and empower my clients by using an integrative and collaborative stance, incorporating my background in psychodynamic psychotherapy with body-centered and mindfulness-based techniques. It is my hope that by equipping my clients with the skills to develop their own self-awareness, self-compassion, clarity, and peace, they can go on to experience more meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Hillary Douin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ICDVP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portage Park, Chicago, IL 60641
I have a background in a variety of community settings, primarily specializing in work related to traumatic stress, family systems, and community mental health. I have individual and group therapy experience working with adult, adolescent, and child survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and other forms of interpersonal violence. I am passionate about providing affirming services to the LGBTQIA+ community. Specialties: trauma and attachment, victim advocacy, anger management, relationship issues, transitions, parent-child work, nonprofit work, clinical supervision
I have a background in a variety of community settings, primarily specializing in work related to traumatic stress, family systems, and community mental health. I have individual and group therapy experience working with adult, adolescent, and child survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and other forms of interpersonal violence. I am passionate about providing affirming services to the LGBTQIA+ community. Specialties: trauma and attachment, victim advocacy, anger management, relationship issues, transitions, parent-child work, nonprofit work, clinical supervision
Myra Castañeda
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Portage Park, Chicago, IL 60641
I work to help people gain awareness of why and how they have lost access to meaningful parts of themselves, find ways to remove blocks to emotional growth and move towards a life that feels more connected and alive. I attend to past and present circumstances, behaviors, feelings, thoughts, and the body. I am open, authentic, engaged, and gently challenging in my interactions with clients. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I intend to support you in enhancing your relationships and offer guidance for healing and growth in any other domains of your life that you'd like to examine.
I work to help people gain awareness of why and how they have lost access to meaningful parts of themselves, find ways to remove blocks to emotional growth and move towards a life that feels more connected and alive. I attend to past and present circumstances, behaviors, feelings, thoughts, and the body. I am open, authentic, engaged, and gently challenging in my interactions with clients. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I intend to support you in enhancing your relationships and offer guidance for healing and growth in any other domains of your life that you'd like to examine.
LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services offers services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I am co-owner and have worked extensively as an adolescent, adult, and couples therapist. My style is empathic, warm, and informative. At times, I am direct and challenging with clients in order to facilitate growth and insight. I draw upon relational, systems, and cognitive-behavioral approaches and tailor my treatment to each individual/couple's unique needs. My background/training, helps foster connections with people from various ethinicities, religions, and cultural identifications. I work with common adjustment concerns as well as with serious mental health issues.
LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services offers services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I am co-owner and have worked extensively as an adolescent, adult, and couples therapist. My style is empathic, warm, and informative. At times, I am direct and challenging with clients in order to facilitate growth and insight. I draw upon relational, systems, and cognitive-behavioral approaches and tailor my treatment to each individual/couple's unique needs. My background/training, helps foster connections with people from various ethinicities, religions, and cultural identifications. I work with common adjustment concerns as well as with serious mental health issues.
Lori A Rush
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portage Park, Chicago, IL 60641 (Online Only)
I have been a therapist for over 25 years working with adult clients around issues of mood disorders, trauma, personality disorders and relationship difficulties. I believe people have the power within themselves for change but sometimes need a facilitator and coach to help them find additional coping skills or to process something with an objective party. I offer empathy, experience and a non-judgmental stance in the therapeutic relationship. My style is eclectic depending on an individual’s needs, with foundations in DBT, CBT, motivational interviewing and best practice models for psychotherapy.
I have been a therapist for over 25 years working with adult clients around issues of mood disorders, trauma, personality disorders and relationship difficulties. I believe people have the power within themselves for change but sometimes need a facilitator and coach to help them find additional coping skills or to process something with an objective party. I offer empathy, experience and a non-judgmental stance in the therapeutic relationship. My style is eclectic depending on an individual’s needs, with foundations in DBT, CBT, motivational interviewing and best practice models for psychotherapy.
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Number of Therapists in Portage Park, Chicago, IL
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Portage Park, Chicago, IL who prioritize treating:
| 97% | Anxiety |
| 94% | Depression |
| 83% | Relationship Issues |
| 76% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 76% | Self Esteem |
| 72% | Life Transitions |
| 70% | Grief |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 98% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 69% | Aetna |
| 66% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Portage Park, Chicago, IL see their clients
| 72% | In Person and Online | |
| 28% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 78% | Female | |
| 21% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |