Somatic Therapists in South Loop, Chicago, IL
We spend most of our time talking to ourselves. In therapy, we explore that narrative to help you feel more at peace. It is hard at first and once you find your confidence, you will notice significant changes in how you interact with yourself and the world; AND how the world interacts with you! I work with people who want a trusting and collaborative relationship built over time. I use a holistic and multicultural approach to better understand your unique experiences and provide treatment that is effective and ethical.
We spend most of our time talking to ourselves. In therapy, we explore that narrative to help you feel more at peace. It is hard at first and once you find your confidence, you will notice significant changes in how you interact with yourself and the world; AND how the world interacts with you! I work with people who want a trusting and collaborative relationship built over time. I use a holistic and multicultural approach to better understand your unique experiences and provide treatment that is effective and ethical.
Welcome! I hope you can take a moment to thank yourself for being here - seeking support is such a wonderful form of self-compassion.
Welcome! I hope you can take a moment to thank yourself for being here - seeking support is such a wonderful form of self-compassion.
Lauren Daniels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Loop, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals, couples and families navigating anxiety, depression, life-stage transitions, relationship challenges and parenting challenges as well as clients navigating complex medical conditions and those experiencing grief and loss. I have experience supporting clients living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, bipolar disorder and personality disorders. My particular areas of interest are supporting people in high compassion fatigue careers. I enjoy working with couples on a range of topics from communication, pregnancy and/or parenting as well as those in polyamorous and non-monogamous relationships.
I work with individuals, couples and families navigating anxiety, depression, life-stage transitions, relationship challenges and parenting challenges as well as clients navigating complex medical conditions and those experiencing grief and loss. I have experience supporting clients living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, bipolar disorder and personality disorders. My particular areas of interest are supporting people in high compassion fatigue careers. I enjoy working with couples on a range of topics from communication, pregnancy and/or parenting as well as those in polyamorous and non-monogamous relationships.
Rachael Dobis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CYT
Verified Verified
South Loop, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, you don’t have to manage everything alone, I’m here to help. I am a compassionate and non-judgmental therapist who can support you in exploring barriers, behaviors, and thought patterns that are keeping you feeling stuck. I work to create a warm and empathic space that allows you to feel heard and understood. I take a client centered and feminist approach. Together we can work to identify meaningful goals, build awareness of your strengths and capabilities, develop effective coping skills, and cultivate hope.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, you don’t have to manage everything alone, I’m here to help. I am a compassionate and non-judgmental therapist who can support you in exploring barriers, behaviors, and thought patterns that are keeping you feeling stuck. I work to create a warm and empathic space that allows you to feel heard and understood. I take a client centered and feminist approach. Together we can work to identify meaningful goals, build awareness of your strengths and capabilities, develop effective coping skills, and cultivate hope.
Benjamin Durchslag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
South Loop, Chicago, IL 60602
My philosophy of care is grounded in the notion that every person has a gift within themselves. People do not need to be fixed; they need support to return to their core self. I am here to support you whether you are going through a transition, or dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges. Please consider reaching out if you want to make meaning of your life, use difficulty as an opportunity to grow, and/or if you are deeply committed to improving society. I am here to develop your trust and to tap into a shared awareness where you can process, find balance, and evolve.
My philosophy of care is grounded in the notion that every person has a gift within themselves. People do not need to be fixed; they need support to return to their core self. I am here to support you whether you are going through a transition, or dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges. Please consider reaching out if you want to make meaning of your life, use difficulty as an opportunity to grow, and/or if you are deeply committed to improving society. I am here to develop your trust and to tap into a shared awareness where you can process, find balance, and evolve.
Culturally Competent Therapy PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
South Loop, Chicago, IL 60604 (Online Only)
Culturally Competent Therapy specializes in building trust and a therapeutic alliance with their clients, so they are prepared to do the work. Clients, often including licensed therapists, feel accepted to be themselves in a safe environment. Individualized tailored approaches include culturally sensitive cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches to treatment that may challenge the client's belief system. I enjoy helping clients of all backgrounds discover the root of their problems and understanding the value of cultural factors such as family, race, socio-economic status, work/career demands, and integration of faith.
Culturally Competent Therapy specializes in building trust and a therapeutic alliance with their clients, so they are prepared to do the work. Clients, often including licensed therapists, feel accepted to be themselves in a safe environment. Individualized tailored approaches include culturally sensitive cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches to treatment that may challenge the client's belief system. I enjoy helping clients of all backgrounds discover the root of their problems and understanding the value of cultural factors such as family, race, socio-economic status, work/career demands, and integration of faith.
Mary Hotze
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Loop, Chicago, IL 60601
I work with individuals, families, and couples, to help them build, strengthen, and heal their relationships. In more than 19 years of clinical practice, I have developed transformative ways to work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD. I use a variety of techniques including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). I also help individuals who are facing life transitions, or who are experiencing difficulties in their partner relationships. I have experience with diverse family structures, and cross-cultural families and have lived extensively overseas, giving me a unique cultural perspective.
I work with individuals, families, and couples, to help them build, strengthen, and heal their relationships. In more than 19 years of clinical practice, I have developed transformative ways to work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD. I use a variety of techniques including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). I also help individuals who are facing life transitions, or who are experiencing difficulties in their partner relationships. I have experience with diverse family structures, and cross-cultural families and have lived extensively overseas, giving me a unique cultural perspective.
I am a licensed social worker in Illinois on staff at SpringSource Psychological Center, with immediate availability for new clients. My master's degree is in social work from Florida State University, and I have extensive experience working with adolescents, adults, families, and groups. My experience involves working in various therapeutic settings, including intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, community mental health, and refugee emergency response. I have a unique perspective on supporting veterans and their families through grief, deployments, and life transitions.
I am a licensed social worker in Illinois on staff at SpringSource Psychological Center, with immediate availability for new clients. My master's degree is in social work from Florida State University, and I have extensive experience working with adolescents, adults, families, and groups. My experience involves working in various therapeutic settings, including intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, community mental health, and refugee emergency response. I have a unique perspective on supporting veterans and their families through grief, deployments, and life transitions.
Monika Reklyte
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Loop, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
I believe in the transformative power of change. Learning to work with impermanence and change holds the key to our freedom. As we navigate life's unexpected challenges and transitions, I offer myself as a compassionate companion on your journey towards self-discovery and personal growth. As a trauma informed therapist, my therapeutic approach emphasizes authenticity, vulnerability, cultural humility, transparency and focus on mind-body relations. I incorporate mindfulness, somatics, and parts work into our sessions, recognizing that our inner selves are composed of various facets, each with its own unique needs and perspectives.
I believe in the transformative power of change. Learning to work with impermanence and change holds the key to our freedom. As we navigate life's unexpected challenges and transitions, I offer myself as a compassionate companion on your journey towards self-discovery and personal growth. As a trauma informed therapist, my therapeutic approach emphasizes authenticity, vulnerability, cultural humility, transparency and focus on mind-body relations. I incorporate mindfulness, somatics, and parts work into our sessions, recognizing that our inner selves are composed of various facets, each with its own unique needs and perspectives.
Amanda Rivas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Loop, Chicago, IL 60601
Prioritizing mental health, now more than ever, is paramount to leading a healthy and fulfilling life. The personal and systemic traumas we encounter can lead to increased anxiety, isolation, depressive symptoms, and physical ailments. You are not alone! I have vast experience working in integrated health and understanding how stress and trauma impact us physically. I also recognize the secondary trauma that can arise from dealing with the systems meant to help us. I specialize in trauma-informed therapy and am EMDR trained. Creating a non-judgmental, safe, and reliable space is my number one priority.
Prioritizing mental health, now more than ever, is paramount to leading a healthy and fulfilling life. The personal and systemic traumas we encounter can lead to increased anxiety, isolation, depressive symptoms, and physical ailments. You are not alone! I have vast experience working in integrated health and understanding how stress and trauma impact us physically. I also recognize the secondary trauma that can arise from dealing with the systems meant to help us. I specialize in trauma-informed therapy and am EMDR trained. Creating a non-judgmental, safe, and reliable space is my number one priority.
The clients who come to me are having difficulty creating the lives that they want for themselves. Sometimes this is due to trauma in their background and other times it is due to other things that are blocking their personal goals such as grief or a break-up/divorce. Clients who work best with me are ones who want to build their internal resources so that they can knowingly move forward in whatever direction they choose.
The clients who come to me are having difficulty creating the lives that they want for themselves. Sometimes this is due to trauma in their background and other times it is due to other things that are blocking their personal goals such as grief or a break-up/divorce. Clients who work best with me are ones who want to build their internal resources so that they can knowingly move forward in whatever direction they choose.
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Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
South Loop, Chicago, IL 60604 (Online Only)
We know life can be stressful and, unfortunately, at times even traumatic. I can help you manage challenges and apply strategies for relief and healing. As a certified trauma specialist, I offer motivational and evidence-based support to encourage self-awareness, acceptance, coping, and relational skills. Through this collaborative and respectful process, you'll build personal strengths that will ultimately make life more manageable and meaningful.
We know life can be stressful and, unfortunately, at times even traumatic. I can help you manage challenges and apply strategies for relief and healing. As a certified trauma specialist, I offer motivational and evidence-based support to encourage self-awareness, acceptance, coping, and relational skills. Through this collaborative and respectful process, you'll build personal strengths that will ultimately make life more manageable and meaningful.
Latania Franklin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Loop, Chicago, IL 60605 (Online Only)
Have you noticed that there are many people in your family who keep secrets or struggle with expressing emotions? Have you noticed that you have similar traits or even health issues similar to older family members? This is intergenerational trauma. The way emotions are handled, health struggles and even stress can be passed down to younger generations. The Self Inside is the space for black women to heal from intergenerational trauma so they can not only change their life but the lives of future generations.
Have you noticed that there are many people in your family who keep secrets or struggle with expressing emotions? Have you noticed that you have similar traits or even health issues similar to older family members? This is intergenerational trauma. The way emotions are handled, health struggles and even stress can be passed down to younger generations. The Self Inside is the space for black women to heal from intergenerational trauma so they can not only change their life but the lives of future generations.
Sharon M. Berlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Loop, Chicago, IL 60602
Are you tired of feeling unfulfilled? Anxious? Depressed? Sometimes it is hard to know why we have difficult feelings and act in certain way. When you engage in therapy it will help you have more choices and live a satisfying, productive life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers therapy in a collaborative environment where we can work together to understand what is troubling you and identify the steps you can take towards realizing the life you envision.
Are you tired of feeling unfulfilled? Anxious? Depressed? Sometimes it is hard to know why we have difficult feelings and act in certain way. When you engage in therapy it will help you have more choices and live a satisfying, productive life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers therapy in a collaborative environment where we can work together to understand what is troubling you and identify the steps you can take towards realizing the life you envision.
Christine Leone (Emdr Bipoc Therapist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Loop, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
I am a liberation-focused Latina EMDR therapist and I help to empower individuals on their journey toward inner healing, reclaiming their authentic power and a deeper sense of connection. While my practice centers BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ identities, I am affirming of neurodiversity and warmly welcome all seeking healing and self-discovery. If you feel burdened by expectations, feel unseen, disconnected, or lost, I’m here to listen and hold space for you. Together, we will venture beneath the surface of your experiences to explore the "why" behind your feelings and behaviors and uproot the limiting beliefs to bring you more inner peace.
I am a liberation-focused Latina EMDR therapist and I help to empower individuals on their journey toward inner healing, reclaiming their authentic power and a deeper sense of connection. While my practice centers BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ identities, I am affirming of neurodiversity and warmly welcome all seeking healing and self-discovery. If you feel burdened by expectations, feel unseen, disconnected, or lost, I’m here to listen and hold space for you. Together, we will venture beneath the surface of your experiences to explore the "why" behind your feelings and behaviors and uproot the limiting beliefs to bring you more inner peace.
Rachel Kardon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdS
Verified Verified
South Loop, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
It takes great courage to come to therapy, and the most important part of being a clinician is the therapeutic relationship I develop with my clients. I provide a space for individuals to feel safe, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities including: Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.
It takes great courage to come to therapy, and the most important part of being a clinician is the therapeutic relationship I develop with my clients. I provide a space for individuals to feel safe, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities including: Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Travis Trott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
South Loop, Chicago, IL 60601
I have a special interest in working with creative people (both professional and amateur artists, writers, academics, musicians, etc.); people who have experienced religious trauma; and those navigating the waters of midlife. I have over 10 years of experience working with queer and trans people, whether they are coming out, transitioning, or just in need of a place where they don't have to explain themselves. I have sat with many clients living with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PMDD; and with those who need an intentional and fiercely compassionate space to learn more about themselves, others, and the world.
I have a special interest in working with creative people (both professional and amateur artists, writers, academics, musicians, etc.); people who have experienced religious trauma; and those navigating the waters of midlife. I have over 10 years of experience working with queer and trans people, whether they are coming out, transitioning, or just in need of a place where they don't have to explain themselves. I have sat with many clients living with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PMDD; and with those who need an intentional and fiercely compassionate space to learn more about themselves, others, and the world.
Insight Therapeutics, Inc.
Counselor, MS, Ed, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Loop, Chicago, IL 60602
I utilize a combination of somatically-focused, cognitive, and psychodynamic approaches to assist you in understanding your concerns. I'd love to help you address current changes you'd like to make, but also address underlying concerns so that current struggles are less likely to resurface. I specialize in tailoring treatments in developmentally attuned ways. With adults I assist clients in understanding how their life journeys have led them to their present concerns, and work on uncovering and undoing patterns you may find less effective.
I utilize a combination of somatically-focused, cognitive, and psychodynamic approaches to assist you in understanding your concerns. I'd love to help you address current changes you'd like to make, but also address underlying concerns so that current struggles are less likely to resurface. I specialize in tailoring treatments in developmentally attuned ways. With adults I assist clients in understanding how their life journeys have led them to their present concerns, and work on uncovering and undoing patterns you may find less effective.
I seek to create a space in which my clients are inspired to learn about themselves and develop compassion for the ways they've survived. While I draw from several therapeutic modalities, I always prioritize your lived experience and I approach therapy as a collaborative space. As your therapist, I hold a deep respect for your autonomy and self-agency, I commit to transparency in my work, and I embrace any feedback you choose to share. While I bring my training and knowledge, you carry your own skills and expertise–– how might we work together in service of you?
I seek to create a space in which my clients are inspired to learn about themselves and develop compassion for the ways they've survived. While I draw from several therapeutic modalities, I always prioritize your lived experience and I approach therapy as a collaborative space. As your therapist, I hold a deep respect for your autonomy and self-agency, I commit to transparency in my work, and I embrace any feedback you choose to share. While I bring my training and knowledge, you carry your own skills and expertise–– how might we work together in service of you?
We all experience moments where our emotions may feel overwhelming, managing stress becomes more challenging, and we may even find ourselves feeling stuck as to what comes next. Throughout my work with adults, teens, and children, I have seen how psychotherapy has improved their moods, relationships, and self-confidence, leaving them feeling more connected and satisfied in their daily lives. Therapy is a space where you can begin to explore yourself, while doing so within a relationship that is validating, supportive, and centers your goals and needs.
We all experience moments where our emotions may feel overwhelming, managing stress becomes more challenging, and we may even find ourselves feeling stuck as to what comes next. Throughout my work with adults, teens, and children, I have seen how psychotherapy has improved their moods, relationships, and self-confidence, leaving them feeling more connected and satisfied in their daily lives. Therapy is a space where you can begin to explore yourself, while doing so within a relationship that is validating, supportive, and centers your goals and needs.
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