Couples Counseling Therapists in West Loop, Chicago, IL
Whether you're in crisis, just need to talk some things out or making big life decisions, you deserve to be heard. I can help you reach your goals, heal your wounds, reclaim your worth, and illuminate your purpose.
Whether you're in crisis, just need to talk some things out or making big life decisions, you deserve to be heard. I can help you reach your goals, heal your wounds, reclaim your worth, and illuminate your purpose.
Alexis Santiago
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, MS
Verified Verified
West Loop, Chicago, IL 60607
I work with children and adults to help them understand themselves in relationships, healing, and growth. Clients that I have served work on a variety of concerns: agency in life, healthy boundary setting, socio-emotional wellness, exploration of gender and sexual identity, cultural and/or racial identity, anxious & depressive symptoms, sexual assault/abuse survival, navigating racism/oppression, avoidant behavior, disordered eating, and pandemic fatigue.
I work with children and adults to help them understand themselves in relationships, healing, and growth. Clients that I have served work on a variety of concerns: agency in life, healthy boundary setting, socio-emotional wellness, exploration of gender and sexual identity, cultural and/or racial identity, anxious & depressive symptoms, sexual assault/abuse survival, navigating racism/oppression, avoidant behavior, disordered eating, and pandemic fatigue.
Shaw Xueqi Xiao
Counselor, LCPC, ATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Loop, Chicago, IL 60661 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a licensed art therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor that is dedicated to nurturing culturally attuned care for the Asian and Asian-American communities. At the core of my practice is an unyielding belief in the transformative and healing power of art, a medium that transcends linguistic and cultural barriers, inviting individuals from all walks of life to engage, express, and heal. I've embraced a diverse array of individuals, particularly championing the needs of people of color, immigrants, and minority groups, guiding them towards self-acceptance, gender affirmation, and a profound sense of self-worth.
I'm a licensed art therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor that is dedicated to nurturing culturally attuned care for the Asian and Asian-American communities. At the core of my practice is an unyielding belief in the transformative and healing power of art, a medium that transcends linguistic and cultural barriers, inviting individuals from all walks of life to engage, express, and heal. I've embraced a diverse array of individuals, particularly championing the needs of people of color, immigrants, and minority groups, guiding them towards self-acceptance, gender affirmation, and a profound sense of self-worth.
Katherine Wheeler
Counselor, EdS, LCPC, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
West Loop, Chicago, IL 60607 (Online Only)
As a dedicated Mental Health Therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, and depression, I work with clients who give so much of themselves and are ready to find a healthier balance. Many individuals struggle with early life challenges and stressors, driving them to strive for perfection, often at the expense of their own well-being. As a result, important areas of life, such as career and relationships, can suffer, leaving individuals feeling unfulfilled and burnt out. My goal is to help you navigate these pressures, fostering a path toward a more fulfilling and sustainable life that enhances your overall well-being.
As a dedicated Mental Health Therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, and depression, I work with clients who give so much of themselves and are ready to find a healthier balance. Many individuals struggle with early life challenges and stressors, driving them to strive for perfection, often at the expense of their own well-being. As a result, important areas of life, such as career and relationships, can suffer, leaving individuals feeling unfulfilled and burnt out. My goal is to help you navigate these pressures, fostering a path toward a more fulfilling and sustainable life that enhances your overall well-being.
Polly Vaughn
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
West Loop, Chicago, IL 60607 (Online Only)
Struggling with anxiety, depression, or substance use issues? I'm Polly Vaughn, a LCPC and CADC with over nine years of experience. In my private practice, I focus on helping people overcome these challenges through personalized therapy. Using evidence-based practices, I help clients achieve their therapeutic goals and develop healthier coping strategies. Your road to wellness starts here.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, or substance use issues? I'm Polly Vaughn, a LCPC and CADC with over nine years of experience. In my private practice, I focus on helping people overcome these challenges through personalized therapy. Using evidence-based practices, I help clients achieve their therapeutic goals and develop healthier coping strategies. Your road to wellness starts here.
Joshua Bird-Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Loop, Chicago, IL 60661 (Online Only)
Our experiences don't define us, but rather they shape how we navigate our lives and relationships. The journey into therapy can feel overwhelming, requiring us to open up to a stranger and share our most challenging moments. My goal is to work collaboratively with you to learn about those challenges and how to best support you as you embark on this journey of healing.
Our experiences don't define us, but rather they shape how we navigate our lives and relationships. The journey into therapy can feel overwhelming, requiring us to open up to a stranger and share our most challenging moments. My goal is to work collaboratively with you to learn about those challenges and how to best support you as you embark on this journey of healing.
Seema Shah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TFCBT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Loop, Chicago, IL 60661 (Online Only)
Life is a work in progress, and progress isn't always a linear path. It's inevitable to have hurdles along the way, and we sometimes need support to better cope with these hurdles. I'm a firm believer in You being the most important person in Your life. You matter most, you know yourself best, and are the star of your life story. I want to be able to offer an empathetic, nonjudgmental, and safe space for you to process your thoughts and feelings, adding a bit of humor along the way. I want to be along side with you, to help you see your own strength, and work collaboratively with you to help cope with the daily hurdles of life.
Life is a work in progress, and progress isn't always a linear path. It's inevitable to have hurdles along the way, and we sometimes need support to better cope with these hurdles. I'm a firm believer in You being the most important person in Your life. You matter most, you know yourself best, and are the star of your life story. I want to be able to offer an empathetic, nonjudgmental, and safe space for you to process your thoughts and feelings, adding a bit of humor along the way. I want to be along side with you, to help you see your own strength, and work collaboratively with you to help cope with the daily hurdles of life.
Looking to navigate life transitions with ease? Need effective parenting strategies? Let's work together. As your therapist, I understand the dynamics of human behavior and will guide you to see your role in the solutions. My approach is practical, relevant, and flexible. Using a normalizing lens, I aim to empower you to create new habits and improve your life. Therapy is a choice. When you're ready to examine your role in your life and relations, I'm here to help.
Looking to navigate life transitions with ease? Need effective parenting strategies? Let's work together. As your therapist, I understand the dynamics of human behavior and will guide you to see your role in the solutions. My approach is practical, relevant, and flexible. Using a normalizing lens, I aim to empower you to create new habits and improve your life. Therapy is a choice. When you're ready to examine your role in your life and relations, I'm here to help.
Are you struggling with emotions, career, relationships, or chronic pain, but not sure how to move forward? As we've all experienced through the pandemic to certain degrees; life events can be unexpected, overwhelming, and traumatic. You deserve space to process what brings you to therapy with a professional who can validate your experiences and commit to working with you, at your pace, to develop solutions. I work from a culturally-aware, trauma-informed perspective to ensure that you feel seen and heard, and offer Art Therapy. Non-judgmental by nature, I collaborate with clients by building on strengths to overcome challenges.
Are you struggling with emotions, career, relationships, or chronic pain, but not sure how to move forward? As we've all experienced through the pandemic to certain degrees; life events can be unexpected, overwhelming, and traumatic. You deserve space to process what brings you to therapy with a professional who can validate your experiences and commit to working with you, at your pace, to develop solutions. I work from a culturally-aware, trauma-informed perspective to ensure that you feel seen and heard, and offer Art Therapy. Non-judgmental by nature, I collaborate with clients by building on strengths to overcome challenges.
For over the past 20 years, I have enjoyed assisting in putting together the pieces of my client's puzzles. I strive in putting the needs of my clients 1st! Focusing on evidenced based treatments; my advanced trainings have equipped me to use therapeutic interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused therapy, child-parent psychotherapy and many more. I have an extensive background in treating mood disorders, behavioral modifications, emotional dysregulation,PTSD and other disturbances. I tailor my practice to uphold the confidentiality of my clients and I strive to give my clients the best service possible!!!!
For over the past 20 years, I have enjoyed assisting in putting together the pieces of my client's puzzles. I strive in putting the needs of my clients 1st! Focusing on evidenced based treatments; my advanced trainings have equipped me to use therapeutic interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused therapy, child-parent psychotherapy and many more. I have an extensive background in treating mood disorders, behavioral modifications, emotional dysregulation,PTSD and other disturbances. I tailor my practice to uphold the confidentiality of my clients and I strive to give my clients the best service possible!!!!
I am a firm believer that making the decision to address your issues takes a great deal of courage and bravery. Many of us come from circumstances or environments that encourage us to push through pain by burying it, outworking it, or avoiding it. While these coping skills help us to survive, they don't necessarily encourage us to thrive. As a therapist with psychodynamic training and extensive life coaching experience, it is important to me that our sessions focus on identifying where core issues are coming from, encourage collaborative problem solving, as well as create space for intentional goal setting.
I am a firm believer that making the decision to address your issues takes a great deal of courage and bravery. Many of us come from circumstances or environments that encourage us to push through pain by burying it, outworking it, or avoiding it. While these coping skills help us to survive, they don't necessarily encourage us to thrive. As a therapist with psychodynamic training and extensive life coaching experience, it is important to me that our sessions focus on identifying where core issues are coming from, encourage collaborative problem solving, as well as create space for intentional goal setting.
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Nikhaar Surti
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
West Loop, Chicago, IL 60608 (Online Only)
As an art therapist, I work best with clients who are navigating life’s complexities, often feeling overwhelmed by grief, anxiety, or past traumas that have impacted their emotional and physical well-being. They seek a safe, culturally sensitive space to be seen, understood, and supported. My clients want to explore these feelings in a way that resonates with their personal story and helps them gain deeper insight and healing. They’re drawn to creative expression as a means of understanding themselves, hoping to find a grounded, compassionate guide who respects their individuality and empowers them to grow.
As an art therapist, I work best with clients who are navigating life’s complexities, often feeling overwhelmed by grief, anxiety, or past traumas that have impacted their emotional and physical well-being. They seek a safe, culturally sensitive space to be seen, understood, and supported. My clients want to explore these feelings in a way that resonates with their personal story and helps them gain deeper insight and healing. They’re drawn to creative expression as a means of understanding themselves, hoping to find a grounded, compassionate guide who respects their individuality and empowers them to grow.
Charlene Donahoe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Loop, Chicago, IL 60607
My passion for psychology was deeply inspired by Maya Angelou's courageous journey. Her emotional vulnerability and determination to share her story for the purpose of healing resonates deeply with me. Witnessing her strength and fearlessness in confronting her trauma has been truly inspiring. 24 years ago, I began my clinical journey, drawn by the transformative power of creative expression, just like Maya Angelou. Her ability to heal through writing has shown me the incredible potential for healing within each individual. I am committed to guiding others on their journey towards healing, drawing from extensive clinical experience.
My passion for psychology was deeply inspired by Maya Angelou's courageous journey. Her emotional vulnerability and determination to share her story for the purpose of healing resonates deeply with me. Witnessing her strength and fearlessness in confronting her trauma has been truly inspiring. 24 years ago, I began my clinical journey, drawn by the transformative power of creative expression, just like Maya Angelou. Her ability to heal through writing has shown me the incredible potential for healing within each individual. I am committed to guiding others on their journey towards healing, drawing from extensive clinical experience.
A fundamental human need is to feel emotionally close to others. Difficulty connecting in a platonic or romantic way can leave one feeling sad, anxious, and lonely. Often, we retreat from attempted connection to avoid potential pain. Alternately, because we don't know any different or don't want to feel disconnected, we become involved with others who cause us more interpersonal stress. But isolating or engaging with harmful others can cause us to feel vulnerable, damaged, and upset with ourselves. This pattern often leads us to question if we are capable and deserving of joining and creating mutually beneficial relationships.
A fundamental human need is to feel emotionally close to others. Difficulty connecting in a platonic or romantic way can leave one feeling sad, anxious, and lonely. Often, we retreat from attempted connection to avoid potential pain. Alternately, because we don't know any different or don't want to feel disconnected, we become involved with others who cause us more interpersonal stress. But isolating or engaging with harmful others can cause us to feel vulnerable, damaged, and upset with ourselves. This pattern often leads us to question if we are capable and deserving of joining and creating mutually beneficial relationships.
Stephen A Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Loop, Chicago, IL 60661
Having issues with anxiety, past traumas, or just not feeling like yourself? Let us work together on a path to heal restoratively. I believe in the power of restorative practices and that each and every one of us has a story and I believe in the power of having our stories heard. I also believe that we all deserve a space where that story can be heard without judgment, fear or trepidation. I want to hear yours and walk beside you as you share your story and work through your journey of healing and restoration. I won't ever perceive to be the expert in your life but I will always be honest, receptive and give you my best.
Having issues with anxiety, past traumas, or just not feeling like yourself? Let us work together on a path to heal restoratively. I believe in the power of restorative practices and that each and every one of us has a story and I believe in the power of having our stories heard. I also believe that we all deserve a space where that story can be heard without judgment, fear or trepidation. I want to hear yours and walk beside you as you share your story and work through your journey of healing and restoration. I won't ever perceive to be the expert in your life but I will always be honest, receptive and give you my best.
Darryl Clayton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Loop, Chicago, IL 60607 (Online Only)
Yes! You are ready, and I am here to help! It is not always easy to seek help in a world in which you often feel unsafe, unseen, unprotected, and at times perceived as a threat. Far too often, you are met with unrealistic expectations on how you're "supposed" to feel and express emotions and what it means "to be a man." I have been able to transform the lives of teenagers and adults who've had significant difficulty managing stress, regulating their emotions, navigating social situations, and processing loss and grief.
Yes! You are ready, and I am here to help! It is not always easy to seek help in a world in which you often feel unsafe, unseen, unprotected, and at times perceived as a threat. Far too often, you are met with unrealistic expectations on how you're "supposed" to feel and express emotions and what it means "to be a man." I have been able to transform the lives of teenagers and adults who've had significant difficulty managing stress, regulating their emotions, navigating social situations, and processing loss and grief.
I am passionate about working with adults who have recently received or learned of their ADHD diagnosis. I am here to help you understand your diagnosis and improve on your organization and executive functioning. It takes courage to face your challenges head on, and I want to congratulate you on taking this first step. I believe when you are better able to identify and understand what causes you to think and feel the way you do, you can make a shift in how you respond to stressors and obstacles in your day to day life.
I am passionate about working with adults who have recently received or learned of their ADHD diagnosis. I am here to help you understand your diagnosis and improve on your organization and executive functioning. It takes courage to face your challenges head on, and I want to congratulate you on taking this first step. I believe when you are better able to identify and understand what causes you to think and feel the way you do, you can make a shift in how you respond to stressors and obstacles in your day to day life.
Courtney Forbes
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MA
Verified Verified
West Loop, Chicago, IL 60607
I am an experienced psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals understand and navigate the complex impact of past trauma on their present lives and relationships. I firmly believe that understanding one's past is essential for healing, personal growth and the development of healthy relationships. I am passionate about helping clients uncover the roots of their distress and building resilience while focusing on their individual strengths. It is my goal to help clients grow and heal using insight building and processing of trauma.
I am an experienced psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals understand and navigate the complex impact of past trauma on their present lives and relationships. I firmly believe that understanding one's past is essential for healing, personal growth and the development of healthy relationships. I am passionate about helping clients uncover the roots of their distress and building resilience while focusing on their individual strengths. It is my goal to help clients grow and heal using insight building and processing of trauma.
Dr. Celia Zanayed
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
West Loop, Chicago, IL 60607 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Dr. Celia and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who opened my practice to help those who want to make a change in their lives. I specialize in working with trauma across the lifespan, which is how I know how significantly our brains and bodies can shift after a difficult event and/or a series of difficult life circumstances. Therapy is a space for us to explore how our past informs who we are. Being able to form meaningful relationships is a key part of our mental wellness, but it isn’t always so easy to do.
Hi, my name is Dr. Celia and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who opened my practice to help those who want to make a change in their lives. I specialize in working with trauma across the lifespan, which is how I know how significantly our brains and bodies can shift after a difficult event and/or a series of difficult life circumstances. Therapy is a space for us to explore how our past informs who we are. Being able to form meaningful relationships is a key part of our mental wellness, but it isn’t always so easy to do.
The current healthcare industry has failed many people living with chronic physical and mental health diseases. People are faced with a large push for psychiatric medication, misdiagnosis, and a one-dimensional approach to treatment. It is time for a more holistic, whole-body solution to people’s health. This is the pledge that Nelmar Health Centers have made. No matter what you are struggling with, Nelmar Health Centers can help you live a happier and healthier life. We offer comprehensive diagnostic measures, counseling, Neurotherapy, cognitive rehabilitation, dietary and herb management, yoga, and meditation under one roof.
The current healthcare industry has failed many people living with chronic physical and mental health diseases. People are faced with a large push for psychiatric medication, misdiagnosis, and a one-dimensional approach to treatment. It is time for a more holistic, whole-body solution to people’s health. This is the pledge that Nelmar Health Centers have made. No matter what you are struggling with, Nelmar Health Centers can help you live a happier and healthier life. We offer comprehensive diagnostic measures, counseling, Neurotherapy, cognitive rehabilitation, dietary and herb management, yoga, and meditation under one roof.
