Therapists in River West, Chicago, IL

I work in collaboration with my clients to help move them towards reaching their full potential. I utilize both coaching techniques and research-validated behavioral change strategies in order to provide meaningful and lasting change. My experience and interest is in working with individuals, couples, and families. I understand that each professional relationship requires creativity, an understanding of the unique experiences and perspectives each individuals brings to the table, and a solid foundation of trust.

If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship or family difficulty, I am here to listen, empower and help you navigate these obstacles. Sometimes we need help identifying mood changes, habits, behavior patterns, dips in mood, triggers to our nervous system. I help clients identify these obstacles in daily life along with coping strategies, tools, techniques mindfulness and tolerance. I provide a safe space for clients to talk about these challenges, together we set goals along with action oriented plans for tackling these obstacles.

I often hear from clients I work with that they are feeling disconnection from themselves, others, and/or their experiences. I believe a more fulfilling life can emerge from tending to your internal environment and understanding the barriers, patterns, and factors that have contributed to this disconnect.

My goal in therapy is to facilitate trust, safety and healing by developing strong, authentic relationships with clients. I draw from psychodynamic and attachment theory in my work; I believe that articulating one's thoughts and feelings is a powerful process that can create profound positive change. With this in mind, I create a collaborative environment for clients in which to explore some of life’s most difficult moments.

I believe therapy can be a catalyst for important changes we want to make in our lives. I work with folx who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD ; people who want to improve their relationships and those who just want to learn more about themselves while building a more pleasurable and purposeful life. Many of my clients seek to enhance their sense of self by unpacking their experience of trauma in the context of varying identities, neurodiversities, family structures, and/or immigration experiences. I also work with children and their families who have experienced stress, life disruptions and trauma.

I work alongside adults healing from complex trauma, chronic stress & pain. I specialize in working with queer, trans, neurodivergent, disabled clients, and others with marginalized identities. My clients cultivate self-alignment & embodied emotional wellness through our work. Through trauma-informed therapy, I guide individuals, couples, & groups toward greater self-compassion by holding space for folks to explore their truths & express their authentic voice. If you are looking to clarify your intentions, tend to your needs, & cultivate positive change in your life, take this as your sign to reach out. Let’s heal in connection!

Hi! My name is Meagan (she/they) and I have had the privilege of working with clients of all different backgrounds at both the residential and outpatient level of care. I prioritize creating a safe and inviting space for individuals to begin their healing journey and am grateful to have the opportunity to help individuals explore how pieces from our past can continue to impact us as we continue to get older. I strongly believe in taking an individualized and empathic approach in order to empower individuals as they strive to meet their goals, as well as to ensure they feel supported and heard.