Female Therapists in Streeterville, Chicago, IL

As someone who has been in the field for almost a decade, I have been honored to work with many different clients in many different scenarios and environments. I am able to listen to the details, and minutia of everyday life, but also keen on seeing the big picture and working collaboratively with (all)interfacing systems for the betterment of you.

My goal is to create a space for my clients to harness their inner strengths, increase self-awareness, and cultivate self-compassion. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them navigate difficult thoughts and emotions while at the same time pivoting towards a life of meaning, purpose, and connection. My style is mindful, warm, holistic and friendly. I know life can be tough. Painful experiences from the past can echo into the present. Yet it is possible to heal and grow. I very much enjoy working with clients who want to explore mindfulness and go deeper in therapy. I have 15 years of experience working as a clinician.

Sometimes we encounter challenges that exceed our limits and could lead us to experience distress. I consider myself a generalist and enjoy working with a variety of different concerns. I’m particularly passionate about working with folks who need support with ADHD, OCD, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs - skin picking, hair pulling, nail biting), and sleep issues. I'm also particularly drawn to communication and relational issues and well-versed in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. I want to walk with you through these challenges and support you in your healing process.

Extensive research shows the client-therapist relationship is the most essential part of therapy. I encourage you to find the right fit. Topics I have helped clients successfully work through: complex trauma, helping change attachment styles, boundary identification & implementation, infidelity, dysfunctional communication, repetitive arguments on the same topic, kinks or differences in sexual interests (ex. BDSM, non-monogamy, cuckolding, etc.), and severe anxiety/depression. I help clients dig deeper than average talk therapy sessions - reaching core emotional wounds that often drive behavior.

My work experience has spanned a variety of settings, through which I developed a strong clinical background rooted in ACT, DBT, and mindfulness-based approaches.

Our lives' narratives sometimes may not be pleasant nor self-fulling. Nonetheless, the therapeutic space can serve as a starting point to reflect and create new beginnings. It can also be a space where we revisit past narratives that may have marked you significantly or try to embrace our fears for the future. In our work together, I aim to connect with you in a way that not only allows for safety, trust and vulnerability but instills a sense of empowerment that affirms your ability to endure uncertainty. I view therapy as a space where both you and I can help each other to co-narrate your life experiences.

Rachael works with high performers such as executives and directors looking to govern their general mental health and the pressures of leadership including addressing stress management, anxiety, resiliency, and emotional intelligence. She uses highly specialized clinical methods like EMDR to resolve old issues, relationship experiences, and life events that impede the here and now, and practical guidance and problem solving to manage current life situations, triggers, and achievement.

Hi, I am a bilingual, bicultural trained trauma therapist in Chicago. I offer the assistance needed to overcome obstacles, meeting my clients exactly where they are in their healing journey, and find their way to a brighter future. Within my practice, I cultivate a nurturing environment that fosters a sense of safety and encourages clients to embrace their vulnerability.

I provide a warm, accepting, thoughtful and insightful environment so that we can begin to explore, from a depth perspective, the ways that you are looking to create change and begin to experience life in new ways. It is not uncommon to feel stuck, unsure and wonder how to proceed in your life. Yet, many of us have a deep longing or need to overcome these barriers and experience life in ways that are more meaningful and expressive to our potential. Please feel free to contact me for a free phone consultation so that we can begin to understand the ways you are needing to create change.

I work with clients ages 18 and up looking for help managing anxiety disorders including OCD, panic, phobias, and social anxiety. I am also an ADHD Certified Professional (ADHD-CCSP) and enjoy helping people learn more about ADHD while developing executive functioning and mood regulation skills. I have worked in the Chicago area for 13 years providing therapy services in a variety of settings from inpatient hospital units, PHP and IOP programs, and outpatient practices.

I work with adult individuals and couples. Common topics I can support you with include: navigating relationships, communication, high conflict with your partner, fighting over the same issues, family conflict and trauma, attachment and different attachment styles in your relationship, infidelity, dating, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress management, role of spirituality and religion in your relationship, and increasing self-awareness. I also work from a culturally sensitive stance and can help you if you're faced with racism, classism, sexism, colorism, and more.

As someone who identifies as an empath, I know how hard it can be to balance caring for others while prioritizing self-care. I believe that everyone has an in wisdom which can guide their healing. Together, we'll create space for deep reflection and/or somatic experiencing to better understand yourself, your behaviors, and your relationships. If you feel like anxiety, pressure, or shame are getting in the way of feeling confident and at peace in your body, then please reach out. There is a reason you are struggling now, and together we will explore and give voice to your whole self as a way for you to recognize your inherent worth.

Megan Cartwright is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who completed her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University, IL. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including community mental health centers, schools, primary care offices, and private practice. Given her widespread experience, she is well-versed in working with many populations ranging from children to elder adults. Her areas of specialty include PTSD, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, stress and life transitions, LGBTQIA+-related concerns, and social/relational struggles.

Life is hard! Every day we are faced with navigating difficult and seemingly insurmountable and impossible challenges. You are not alone! There is hope and together, through biblical and Christian counsel, we can navigate the issues you are facing. I am here to help you through this! God has a plan for You, and it is the best plan. Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you. plans to give you hope and a future",

I strive to bring warmth, intelligence and even humor to my work. While therapy is not about telling people what to do, I am always actively engaged in trying to help my clients gain insight into themselves. My goal is to help clients remove the obstacles in their way and achieve greater happiness in themselves, their relationships, their careers, and their lives as a whole. I consider it a privilege to work with my clients in the gratifying and life changing art and science of psychotherapy.

Hi, I’m Rachel Cooper, Are you a high achiever or a perfectionist who has experienced childhood trauma? Do you feel stuck in a cycle of stress, pressure, and self-criticism? Do you want to break free from the past and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and authentic success? I understand how trauma and stress can fuel your drive for excellence and also create immense pressure and self-criticism. I help you break free from the past, balance your expectations, and redefine success on your terms.

I am a Psychology Intern at Primary Care Psychology Associates, currently in the final year of my Doctoral program in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) at Adler University. I have worked with patients across a variety of settings where I utilize evidence-based approaches to find the best fit for each patient, with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy.

I enjoy working with clients who want to undertake the often rigorous but ultimately rewarding journey of psychotherapy towards self-evolution. This is through the reflection and interpretation of defenses, -blind spots-, that are obstacles to best living. My strengths are working with people who take responsibility for their lives but are struggling in moving forward due to painful or distressing life situations, whether past or current. My approach offers no magic remedies, but through conversation based on respect and straightforward comments, together we aim to improve your quality of life.

Now offering Telehealth! Are you unhappy in your life, or in your relationship with a partner, child, family member, or friend? Are you struggling with a challenging life transition, an unfulfilling job or with issues related to your personal identity? Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed, or experiencing depression, anxiety, drug or alcohol problems? Are you are ready to make some positive changes in your life? Let me help you to reimagine and create the life that you want, to break out of old, negative patterns, and find peace, balance, meaning and value in your life.