Female Therapists in Streeterville, Chicago, IL

With almost 20 years of experience in providing individual and group therapy, I have had the privilege of helping a diverse range of clients with issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief/loss, anger management, young adult issues, women's issues, mood disorders, self-injury, identity, life changes/transitions, relationship difficulties, work/life balance, and empowerment. My approach is centered on DBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, EMDR, and Mindfulness practices. These tools, combined with a collaborative, transparent, and humor-infused approach, create an environment that promotes insight and positive change.

My mission is to provide guidance and support to individuals, children, and their families; to encourage healthier relationships to families and communities, one child, one family at a time.

Are you caught in a cycle of anxiety? Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, constant pressure to succeed, or concerns about addictive behaviors, anxiety can make anything feel insurmountable. But there is hope for improvement. I am here to support you with practical and effective techniques to manage stress while building a fulfilling and sustainable life. You can achieve a sense of peace and clarity. Together, we'll delve into your values and choices, uncovering the resilience you've gained from past challenges to help you reach your objectives.

With over 20 years of experience I have worked with a range of issues and populations. My main approach to therapy is cognitive behavioral theory (CBT) in order to process thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that contribute to distorted thinking and behavior, therefore affecting emotional well-being. The goal is to challenge and reframe so that the client achieves their personal goals, to cope with life transitions and obstacles. I also utilize Attachment Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I've assisted clients with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma, life transitions, and various others.

I work with individuals, couples, and families challenged by anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, addiction and the changes of everyday life. While grounded in traditional psychodynamic psychotherapy, I also integrate interpersonal neurobiology and body-based therapies, including Neuroaffective Relational Model (NARM) for developmental trauma, Somatic Experiencing and EMDR. Often, insight alone is not enough to shift patterns we find ourselves stuck in and repeating in ourselves and our relationships.

I founded the Centers for Cognitive Wellness in 2012 with the mission of providing the "what's next" to people diagnosed with cognitive challenges. Trained as a clinical neuropsychologist, I quickly grew frustrated that patients had few treatment options after receiving a diagnosis of memory loss or attention impairment, I started this practice with the purpose of filling the treatment gap for people affected by cognitive declines. I have been blessed to grow the practice while also authoring The Neuroscience of Memory and speaking regularly to professionals and organizations.

I believe that each client has a story to share, stemming from a diverse and unique background - and seek to hold clients in a safe, nurturing space that is truly their own. My conviction is that it is the relationship between the therapist and the client that is ultimately what heals, and when it works, it is immensely powerful. I am passionate about exploring ways to help clients discover their own resiliency and live more authentically in order to create the mental and emotional space to reach their fullest potential.

As a relationship and sex therapist, I'm interested in creating a positive and welcoming space for processing your feelings and issues. Our work together is to enhance your resilience, support your healing process and increase self acceptance. The therapeutic journey is a shared process. Our collaboration will target interventions to meet your needs.

I work with individuals and couples as they work to navigate life's transitions, increase understanding of themselves and their loved ones, heal from past hurts, and work to improve interpersonal relationships. My approach to therapy is culturally sensitive, affirming and focused on strengths. I am committed to joining you where you are in this moment, and walking alongside you on your journey, as an empathic and attuned guide.

My work is psychoanalytic, which means I attend to feelings/beliefs that emerge from one's lived experience/history and that interfere with living fully, creatively, and freely in the present. I believe that psychotherapy, at its best, is a deeply transforming experience that emerges within an intimate and private space in which you are listened to, understood, and responded to with intelligence and compassion.

I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience in a private practice setting. I am a faculty member of Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. I graduated from Harvard University in Psychology and Social Relations, and received an Ed.M. degree from the Harvard Gradate School of Education and a Ph.D. degree from Northwestern University. My personal style is compassionate, open and actively involved. I create a space in which I come to know and support an individual or a couple as we face life's challenges together with dignity and hope.

If you desire to know yourself more deeply, and work toward a healthier way of interacting with the world, let's get connected! I am passionate about partnering with clients to work through low self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am also passionate about better coping with life transitions, as well as spiritual and relational concerns. I would draw from attachment theory as a basis for understanding how primary relationships impact your worldview. I would partner with you to resolve your current stressors by exploring current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

I don't have an ideal client as I believe everyone is unique and I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are invested in changing patterns and moving into the future with a more positive outlook on themselves and how they impact others. I like to challenge and offer alternatives while also listening to what has worked and build on the positives.

Whether you are overwhelmed with current problems or your past experiences are interfering with your life today, I want to help you overcome all that is hindering your sense of fulfillment. As a clinical psychologist, I value developing insight into your emotions, past experiences, and your decisions and to empower you to feel more in control of your life, find the direction you want to take, and eventually live the life that you envision for yourself. Making decisions based on your hopes and not your fears is one of my favorite mottos.

I specialize in working with individuals experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, and adjustment to life transitions.

If you or someone you love are feeling overwhelmed with life, relationships, school or work, I can help. I have over 25 years' of helping people achieve the results they want. Another set of eyes focused on your difficulty is instrumental in finding lasting solutions. I work with adults. Therapy occurs in a safe, caring and confidential relationship. My approach is uniquely tailored to you and your needs. If you are looking for a relaxed, comfortable environment where you can feel safe to explore your difficulties without fear or judgement then reach out and improve your situation right away.

I provide a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental atmosphere to help you feel comfortable opening up about what you have been struggling with. I specialize in working with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, addiction issues, dealing with a life transition, and relationship issues. Many of my clients begin counseling because they are not feeling like themselves and want to make a healthy change. Sometimes we don't know exactly what that change is until we begin to build awareness around our needs in therapy.

Do you ever feel sad or alone and can't figure out why? Or perhaps something did happen, and you're having a tough time accepting and moving forward. Do you get easily frustrated, annoyed, or angry? Are you finding that while in your younger days you had lots of friends, but are now wondering where everyone has gone? I work with busy adults who are struggling with these types of issues, and want to talk to someone neutral to look within themselves to find the strength and tools to feel better and live happier.

I believe that authentic change occurs in our lives when we feel heard, valued, and connected. My aim as a professional counselor is to come alongside clients and help them find meaningful change from within. I work from a client-centered perspective and seek to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients in every session. I take an eclectic approach to my practice, utilizing a variety of different techniques in order to best fit the needs of each individual.