Gottman Method Therapists in Uptown, Chicago, IL

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Lillian Nguyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Uptown, Chicago, IL 60640
I believe that therapy can enrich people's lives and relationships. It takes strength and courage to reach out for help, and oftentimes the first step is the most difficult. That’s why I emphasize on the development of a trusting relationship before anything else. I use a client-centered approach to help foster a warm and non judgemental environment where my clients can feel confident to explore and make changes to help improve their quality of life. I enjoy the use of play, humor, and warmth to create an enjoyable setting for the therapeutic process to occur.
I believe that therapy can enrich people's lives and relationships. It takes strength and courage to reach out for help, and oftentimes the first step is the most difficult. That’s why I emphasize on the development of a trusting relationship before anything else. I use a client-centered approach to help foster a warm and non judgemental environment where my clients can feel confident to explore and make changes to help improve their quality of life. I enjoy the use of play, humor, and warmth to create an enjoyable setting for the therapeutic process to occur.
(872) 239-3049 View (872) 239-3049
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Julia Kariotis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Uptown, Chicago, IL 60640
I know how intimidating it can be to jump into therapy and find someone who is the right fit for you. Whether you're navigating mood disorders, trauma, relationship challenges, or struggling with self-esteem, I'm here to help you find your way. I take a warm, casual, and empathetic approach to therapy and incorporate humor and compassion into my practice. While I love working with people of all ages, I specialize in working with teenagers, college students, and young adults. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I'll empower you to build practical skills and strategies!
I know how intimidating it can be to jump into therapy and find someone who is the right fit for you. Whether you're navigating mood disorders, trauma, relationship challenges, or struggling with self-esteem, I'm here to help you find your way. I take a warm, casual, and empathetic approach to therapy and incorporate humor and compassion into my practice. While I love working with people of all ages, I specialize in working with teenagers, college students, and young adults. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I'll empower you to build practical skills and strategies!
(872) 250-5579 View (872) 250-5579
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Louis V. Haynes
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Uptown, Chicago, IL 60640
I would definitely say being a psychologist is my calling. I am very passionate about helping others and making humanity and the world a better place, both personally and professionally. My approach to therapy is to create a safe space in order to help you examine yourself and your path to a meaningful life. I help you identify and build off of your strengths and values and help you with the parts of your personality that may be getting in the way of your having a more fulfilling life and feeling deeply connected in your relationships.
I would definitely say being a psychologist is my calling. I am very passionate about helping others and making humanity and the world a better place, both personally and professionally. My approach to therapy is to create a safe space in order to help you examine yourself and your path to a meaningful life. I help you identify and build off of your strengths and values and help you with the parts of your personality that may be getting in the way of your having a more fulfilling life and feeling deeply connected in your relationships.
(773) 639-1094 View (773) 639-1094
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O2 Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Uptown, Chicago, IL 60640
We help clients facing relationship difficulties, like struggling with ineffective communication, high conflict and feelings of invalidation. Many feel lost, hopeless, and suffer from low self-esteem. They seek a supportive environment where they can be understood and guided. We offer strategies to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust while also boosting self-esteem. Our aim is to help you regain control over your lives and find renewed purpose and connection in their relationships and the world around you.
We help clients facing relationship difficulties, like struggling with ineffective communication, high conflict and feelings of invalidation. Many feel lost, hopeless, and suffer from low self-esteem. They seek a supportive environment where they can be understood and guided. We offer strategies to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust while also boosting self-esteem. Our aim is to help you regain control over your lives and find renewed purpose and connection in their relationships and the world around you.
(773) 786-9958 View (773) 786-9958
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Sex Therapist + Couples Therapist Dr. Jennifer Litner
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MSc, MEd, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Uptown, Chicago, IL 60640
I work with couples and individuals coping with anxiety, relationship issues, parenthood challenges, life transitions and sexuality-related concerns. I have extensive clinical experience treating sexual pain/discomfort, loss of intimacy, changes in sexual desire/arousal, and performance anxiety. In therapy, we'll deepen your understanding of your intimate needs, learn ways for you to reconnect and ignite passion with your partner. By developing insight, using curiosity and creativity, we'll create lasting change while ensuring psychological safety is present throughout treatment.
I work with couples and individuals coping with anxiety, relationship issues, parenthood challenges, life transitions and sexuality-related concerns. I have extensive clinical experience treating sexual pain/discomfort, loss of intimacy, changes in sexual desire/arousal, and performance anxiety. In therapy, we'll deepen your understanding of your intimate needs, learn ways for you to reconnect and ignite passion with your partner. By developing insight, using curiosity and creativity, we'll create lasting change while ensuring psychological safety is present throughout treatment.
(847) 978-6252 View (847) 978-6252
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Psychotherapy Associates of Chicago - Teletherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Uptown, Chicago, IL 60640
You may have been considering going to therapy for some time, but don't know who to speak to. Or perhaps you're facing an unexpected stress in your life. Either way, we're here to help and you don't have to face things alone. We have the training and experience to help a wide variety of issues: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or relationship problems. Our staff offers a wide range of services including individual therapy, couples counseling, EMDR, and mindfulness training. We specialize in helping people feel better.
You may have been considering going to therapy for some time, but don't know who to speak to. Or perhaps you're facing an unexpected stress in your life. Either way, we're here to help and you don't have to face things alone. We have the training and experience to help a wide variety of issues: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or relationship problems. Our staff offers a wide range of services including individual therapy, couples counseling, EMDR, and mindfulness training. We specialize in helping people feel better.
(773) 639-2017 View (773) 639-2017
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Alison R Toback
Counselor, LCPC, MAPC, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Uptown, Chicago, IL 60640  (Online Only)
Difficult times in life are opportunities for growth and change. I specialize in exploring identity, relationships, and transitions, mindful of the interplay between our formative experiences and current ways of being in the world. Through the therapeutic process, we understand and address anxious and depressed feelings; recover from losses and addictions, and manage work and family related stresses. I facilitate my clients' innate movement toward healing and authenticity.
Difficult times in life are opportunities for growth and change. I specialize in exploring identity, relationships, and transitions, mindful of the interplay between our formative experiences and current ways of being in the world. Through the therapeutic process, we understand and address anxious and depressed feelings; recover from losses and addictions, and manage work and family related stresses. I facilitate my clients' innate movement toward healing and authenticity.
(847) 242-8939 View (847) 242-8939
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John Charles Zibert
Counselor, PhD, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Uptown, Chicago, IL 60613  (Online Only)
I collaborate with adults in individual and relationship counseling. Typical issues we work on together are depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, eating disorders, LGBT concerns, ACOA issues, stress, men's issues, and if it a specific client request - spirituality concerns. I offer Wednesday, Friday and Saturday appointments by telehealth exclusively. Due to the convenience and popularity of telehealth, I hold all sessions via telehealth and no longer offer in-person office sessions.
I collaborate with adults in individual and relationship counseling. Typical issues we work on together are depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, eating disorders, LGBT concerns, ACOA issues, stress, men's issues, and if it a specific client request - spirituality concerns. I offer Wednesday, Friday and Saturday appointments by telehealth exclusively. Due to the convenience and popularity of telehealth, I hold all sessions via telehealth and no longer offer in-person office sessions.
(773) 312-4415 View (773) 312-4415
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Jason Best
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Uptown, Chicago, IL 60640
You may feel your true, joyful self is hidden under layers of depression, anxiety, guilt, or shame. Maybe you’re trying to figure out how to achieve your dreams of living the life you were meant to live. Maybe you’re trying to deal with being alone for the first time, or again. Or maybe you’re trying to manage a relationship that has gotten very tense, or is long distance. You may have had a negative experience with therapy in the past. I'm a solution focused therapist working with an incredible team and if I can't help there'll be someone on my team who can.
You may feel your true, joyful self is hidden under layers of depression, anxiety, guilt, or shame. Maybe you’re trying to figure out how to achieve your dreams of living the life you were meant to live. Maybe you’re trying to deal with being alone for the first time, or again. Or maybe you’re trying to manage a relationship that has gotten very tense, or is long distance. You may have had a negative experience with therapy in the past. I'm a solution focused therapist working with an incredible team and if I can't help there'll be someone on my team who can.
(847) 737-3114 View (847) 737-3114
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Maria Mirza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Uptown, Chicago, IL 60640  (Online Only)
As far as most people know you have your "life together." But deep down you feel stuck in a routine that feels overwhelming. You want to take the next step in your career or perhaps you want to ask an acquaintance out on a date but the fear of change, failure and self-doubt are holding you back. You have brilliant ideas that you want to share with others but you hesitate to act or speak because you are tormented by thoughts of "I'm not good enough." When you reach out to your friends, your colleagues, or your partner you feel unheard or misunderstood.
As far as most people know you have your "life together." But deep down you feel stuck in a routine that feels overwhelming. You want to take the next step in your career or perhaps you want to ask an acquaintance out on a date but the fear of change, failure and self-doubt are holding you back. You have brilliant ideas that you want to share with others but you hesitate to act or speak because you are tormented by thoughts of "I'm not good enough." When you reach out to your friends, your colleagues, or your partner you feel unheard or misunderstood.
(312) 634-6520 View (312) 634-6520
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Polina Blinderman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Uptown, Chicago, IL 60613
I am a psychotherapist specializing in working with individuals with a history of eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, stressful life transitions, identity development, and difficulties with achieving personal goals. I have particular expertise in treating individuals concerned with eating disorders, having provided leadership and treatment for individuals and their families at all levels of care. I believe in a collaborative, empathic, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach to therapy. I utilize psychodynamic, behavioral, and mindfulness principles to support my clients in reaching their personal goals.
I am a psychotherapist specializing in working with individuals with a history of eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, stressful life transitions, identity development, and difficulties with achieving personal goals. I have particular expertise in treating individuals concerned with eating disorders, having provided leadership and treatment for individuals and their families at all levels of care. I believe in a collaborative, empathic, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach to therapy. I utilize psychodynamic, behavioral, and mindfulness principles to support my clients in reaching their personal goals.
(773) 754-4947 View (773) 754-4947
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Tina Fairbanks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Uptown, Chicago, IL 60640
Life is hard and sometimes asking for help is even harder. Beginning therapy can be nerve wrecking, but it can be a place to build yourself and the relationships around you. Everyone’s experiences and obstacles are different, which is why I prioritize a collaborative style that is adjustable to your needs. Creating an environment that is warm, empathetic, interactive and humorous is important in achieving a safe and non-judgemental space for my clients.
Life is hard and sometimes asking for help is even harder. Beginning therapy can be nerve wrecking, but it can be a place to build yourself and the relationships around you. Everyone’s experiences and obstacles are different, which is why I prioritize a collaborative style that is adjustable to your needs. Creating an environment that is warm, empathetic, interactive and humorous is important in achieving a safe and non-judgemental space for my clients.
(312) 728-3806 View (312) 728-3806
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Andrea Stein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Uptown, Chicago, IL 60640  (Online Only)
We all need a space to feel heard. Sometimes, that becomes difficult in our daily lives. Andrea offers a compassionate, direct approach to individual therapy. Her role is to support you in reaching toward your best self, the one you may have lost touch with. She is an active-listener, supportive and non-judgmental. She will provide an alternate perspective and join you to discover the patterns getting in your way. Andrea has extensive training and knowledge working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship difficulties and substance use concerns.
We all need a space to feel heard. Sometimes, that becomes difficult in our daily lives. Andrea offers a compassionate, direct approach to individual therapy. Her role is to support you in reaching toward your best self, the one you may have lost touch with. She is an active-listener, supportive and non-judgmental. She will provide an alternate perspective and join you to discover the patterns getting in your way. Andrea has extensive training and knowledge working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship difficulties and substance use concerns.
(872) 278-5158 View (872) 278-5158
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Edward Alderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Uptown, Chicago, IL 60640
Feeling stuck, frustrated, stressed, or in search of meaning? These emotions are universal, but they can hinder us from reaching our goals and living authentically. If you identify with the LGBTQ community, as a gay identifying therapist, I understand you might experience an added layer of stress. I understand the impact of these feelings and believe in hope for a better tomorrow. I specialize in helping clients with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, relational issues, and men's mental health issues. I provide a safe space to help clients unpack the issues they are looking to address, find meaning, strength, and solutions.
Feeling stuck, frustrated, stressed, or in search of meaning? These emotions are universal, but they can hinder us from reaching our goals and living authentically. If you identify with the LGBTQ community, as a gay identifying therapist, I understand you might experience an added layer of stress. I understand the impact of these feelings and believe in hope for a better tomorrow. I specialize in helping clients with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, relational issues, and men's mental health issues. I provide a safe space to help clients unpack the issues they are looking to address, find meaning, strength, and solutions.
(773) 692-0994 View (773) 692-0994
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Sarah Heinss
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Uptown, Chicago, IL 60640
I pursued a career in therapy because I believe that holistic healing is possible. Taking care of your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellness, enables you to take care of others, and live a life of joy. With a background in the arts, storytelling, and visual media, I integrate the power of story in the narrative of your life, past present and future. Where are you right now? How has right now been impacted by your past, and what is a vision and purpose for who you want to be? What do you want your life to look like in the future? We can work on all this together.
I pursued a career in therapy because I believe that holistic healing is possible. Taking care of your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellness, enables you to take care of others, and live a life of joy. With a background in the arts, storytelling, and visual media, I integrate the power of story in the narrative of your life, past present and future. Where are you right now? How has right now been impacted by your past, and what is a vision and purpose for who you want to be? What do you want your life to look like in the future? We can work on all this together.
(773) 900-7129 View (773) 900-7129
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Hannah Schwartz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Uptown, Chicago, IL 60640  (Online Only)
Life is messy and unpredictable. My counseling style is a client-centered and collaborative. My job is to help navigate you through your journey and provide you with any additional skills/tools you may require. Day time appointments available.
Life is messy and unpredictable. My counseling style is a client-centered and collaborative. My job is to help navigate you through your journey and provide you with any additional skills/tools you may require. Day time appointments available.
(224) 279-6196 View (224) 279-6196
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Innovative Counseling Partners, PLLC
Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Uptown, Chicago, IL 60613
Our life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness...more recently we've recognized that without good mental health providers, finding this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. As a result, we tend toward an Integrative approach and help our clients transform into the people they want to be. We see each client as an individual with many parts to their identity. Utilizing a holistic and systemic approach we help clients reintegrate the parts of themselves to function better as individuals and within their systems. Our focus tends toward a systems based approach using behavior methods.
Our life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness...more recently we've recognized that without good mental health providers, finding this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. As a result, we tend toward an Integrative approach and help our clients transform into the people they want to be. We see each client as an individual with many parts to their identity. Utilizing a holistic and systemic approach we help clients reintegrate the parts of themselves to function better as individuals and within their systems. Our focus tends toward a systems based approach using behavior methods.
(773) 312-3612 View (773) 312-3612
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John Rutka
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Uptown, Chicago, IL 60640
In a time where the world is shifting toward isolation, I will guide you in new ways to help form closer relationships to yourself and to others no matter your orientation or relationship style. Whether you are challenged by self-esteem, emotional connection, body image, anxiety, sexuality, conflict management, (re)building intimacy, differing sexual desires, arousal concerns, or navigating the world of dating; huge transformations await you! I'll support and guide your efforts to become more aware of intruding patterns to embrace more understanding and meaning in your life and help you become closer to the people you love.
In a time where the world is shifting toward isolation, I will guide you in new ways to help form closer relationships to yourself and to others no matter your orientation or relationship style. Whether you are challenged by self-esteem, emotional connection, body image, anxiety, sexuality, conflict management, (re)building intimacy, differing sexual desires, arousal concerns, or navigating the world of dating; huge transformations await you! I'll support and guide your efforts to become more aware of intruding patterns to embrace more understanding and meaning in your life and help you become closer to the people you love.
(708) 270-0313 View (708) 270-0313
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Hannah Rosenbaum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Uptown, Chicago, IL 60640
Hi, and welcome. Wherever you are on your journey, whatever may be taking place inside your mind, your body, or around you in this moment— welcome. As a social worker for a decade, my experience includes work with adolescents, twenty-somethings, and adults in the non-profit and private sectors. I ground my practice in values of intersectionality, warmth, and creativity. I use the lens of relational psychodynamics, feminism, and queer theory to support both individuals and couples.
Hi, and welcome. Wherever you are on your journey, whatever may be taking place inside your mind, your body, or around you in this moment— welcome. As a social worker for a decade, my experience includes work with adolescents, twenty-somethings, and adults in the non-profit and private sectors. I ground my practice in values of intersectionality, warmth, and creativity. I use the lens of relational psychodynamics, feminism, and queer theory to support both individuals and couples.
(773) 839-3326 View (773) 839-3326
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Jeremy Bergen
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Uptown, Chicago, IL 60640
If you have been feeling unusually down or overly stressed lately, therapy may be the answer. My expertise is in helping people deal with a variety of life issues such as decreasing stress, gaining motivation, managing relationships, and finding a greater sense of work/life balance. My primary work is with professional adults, both as individuals and couples. I combine an empathetic and individualized approach that focuses on gaining insight into your thoughts, feelings and behavior, and I use an integrated theoretical style with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral techniques (CBT).
If you have been feeling unusually down or overly stressed lately, therapy may be the answer. My expertise is in helping people deal with a variety of life issues such as decreasing stress, gaining motivation, managing relationships, and finding a greater sense of work/life balance. My primary work is with professional adults, both as individuals and couples. I combine an empathetic and individualized approach that focuses on gaining insight into your thoughts, feelings and behavior, and I use an integrated theoretical style with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral techniques (CBT).
(773) 796-3940 View (773) 796-3940
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