Christian Therapists in West Town, Chicago, IL
Tomika S. Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
I specialize in depression, adjustment disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, African-American trauma, Christian Therapy, grief, and ADHD.
This world can be overwhelming from managing day to day stressors to dealings with childhood trauma that is affecting your relationships today...yet you have made it this far! You and I both know it takes an especially resilient person to still stand after the trials and tribulations. If you are looking for a therapist to help identify your power, your strengths and will also assist you in achieving your goals, you may contact me for a consultation to see if my approach can help you on your journey.
I specialize in depression, adjustment disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, African-American trauma, Christian Therapy, grief, and ADHD.
This world can be overwhelming from managing day to day stressors to dealings with childhood trauma that is affecting your relationships today...yet you have made it this far! You and I both know it takes an especially resilient person to still stand after the trials and tribulations. If you are looking for a therapist to help identify your power, your strengths and will also assist you in achieving your goals, you may contact me for a consultation to see if my approach can help you on your journey.
Steve Hutchens
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60642
Are you a pastor or ministry leader who genuinely loves what you do, but find yourself thinking of quitting? A life devoted to ministry and caring for others can be extremely rewarding, but can often lead to burnout, anxiety, depression, or even addiction. Caring for others can also expose you to trauma, either by direct experience or by hearing stories you wish you could forget. My passion is integrating Christian faith and psychology to work with pastors, ministry leaders, and missionaries as they navigate these struggles and work to faithfully live out their calling in a complicated world.
Are you a pastor or ministry leader who genuinely loves what you do, but find yourself thinking of quitting? A life devoted to ministry and caring for others can be extremely rewarding, but can often lead to burnout, anxiety, depression, or even addiction. Caring for others can also expose you to trauma, either by direct experience or by hearing stories you wish you could forget. My passion is integrating Christian faith and psychology to work with pastors, ministry leaders, and missionaries as they navigate these struggles and work to faithfully live out their calling in a complicated world.
Jodi Craft Bates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
I have experience in the treatment of addictions, anxiety, and depression. I am also experienced working with trauma, bipolar and borderline personality disorders. I graduated from Colorado Christian University in 2020 with my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am currently working on my CSAT certification. Prior to gaining my Master's in Clinical Mental Health, I worked in non-profit outreach providing services such as psychoeducation in anger management to marginalized population groups and people operations providing recruiting, career development, and human resources support.
I have experience in the treatment of addictions, anxiety, and depression. I am also experienced working with trauma, bipolar and borderline personality disorders. I graduated from Colorado Christian University in 2020 with my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am currently working on my CSAT certification. Prior to gaining my Master's in Clinical Mental Health, I worked in non-profit outreach providing services such as psychoeducation in anger management to marginalized population groups and people operations providing recruiting, career development, and human resources support.
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As a former journalist turned therapist and first-generation Middle Eastern American, I understand the complexities of life transitions and cultural dynamics. These experiences often lead to feelings of identity confusion, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Navigating these issues can be overwhelming, especially when it impacts your relationships and values, but I'm here to walk alongside you. My therapeutic approach is holistic, collaborative, and integrative, designed to help you achieve your goals. Together, we'll explore the interconnectedness of your emotional, mental, relational, physical, and spiritual health.
If integrating faith from a Christian perspective resonates with you, I can also incorporate this.
As a former journalist turned therapist and first-generation Middle Eastern American, I understand the complexities of life transitions and cultural dynamics. These experiences often lead to feelings of identity confusion, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Navigating these issues can be overwhelming, especially when it impacts your relationships and values, but I'm here to walk alongside you. My therapeutic approach is holistic, collaborative, and integrative, designed to help you achieve your goals. Together, we'll explore the interconnectedness of your emotional, mental, relational, physical, and spiritual health.
Luke Thimmesch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
If you would like, I would be happy to offer a Christian-integrated approach to our sessions.
Do you feel like no one truly knows you? Do you feel like if people knew the REAL you that you wouldn't be accepted or loved? Depression, shame, and anxiety are all common experiences as we reflect on our unwanted behavior, relational discord, past trauma, and family of origin. The motivation to change becomes all that much harder when you seek it out alone. You want to believe there is hope for a brighter day. Let's work together as we honor your resiliency and work towards healing because the question "what would you prefer?" is worth asking. You want to live a life of freedom. Let's boldly walk into that freedom together.
If you would like, I would be happy to offer a Christian-integrated approach to our sessions.
Do you feel like no one truly knows you? Do you feel like if people knew the REAL you that you wouldn't be accepted or loved? Depression, shame, and anxiety are all common experiences as we reflect on our unwanted behavior, relational discord, past trauma, and family of origin. The motivation to change becomes all that much harder when you seek it out alone. You want to believe there is hope for a brighter day. Let's work together as we honor your resiliency and work towards healing because the question "what would you prefer?" is worth asking. You want to live a life of freedom. Let's boldly walk into that freedom together.
Yolanda Reyes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
I provide services to individuals and couples using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and offer a Christian Counseling approach to therapy that incorporates biblical principles for Christian living.
Hello, I am a licensed psychotherapist with a Master of Social Work degree with an emphasis in Children and Families from Loyola University of Chicago. As a young professional, mother of 3, and a wife in a blended family, I am well acquainted with the challenges faced by individuals and couples as they begin careers, endeavor to develop friendships, foster long-term relationships, and step into marriage and parenting. I aim to provide a warm and safe space where individuals and couples can feel supported as they explore options, process life's challenges, and find clarity, peace, harmony, and joy in the midst of life's struggles.
I provide services to individuals and couples using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and offer a Christian Counseling approach to therapy that incorporates biblical principles for Christian living.
Hello, I am a licensed psychotherapist with a Master of Social Work degree with an emphasis in Children and Families from Loyola University of Chicago. As a young professional, mother of 3, and a wife in a blended family, I am well acquainted with the challenges faced by individuals and couples as they begin careers, endeavor to develop friendships, foster long-term relationships, and step into marriage and parenting. I aim to provide a warm and safe space where individuals and couples can feel supported as they explore options, process life's challenges, and find clarity, peace, harmony, and joy in the midst of life's struggles.
My name is Angela Farris, and I am a Licensed Clinician Social Worker with more than 12 years of experience in the field. I have a strong background working with depression, anxiety, and trauma, and I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Dialectical (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-informed modalities. I have enjoyed working with a diverse group of individuals with a wide range of diagnoses. I am a Christian woman who believes in treating everyone equally and with respect and kindness.
My name is Angela Farris, and I am a Licensed Clinician Social Worker with more than 12 years of experience in the field. I have a strong background working with depression, anxiety, and trauma, and I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Dialectical (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-informed modalities. I have enjoyed working with a diverse group of individuals with a wide range of diagnoses. I am a Christian woman who believes in treating everyone equally and with respect and kindness.
Jennifer Ngaonye
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
West Town, Chicago, IL 60642
I believe that everyone has purpose and value no matter how big or small. My goal in counseling is to walk alongside my clients on their journey to mental wellness as they rediscover and align themselves with the lives they desire to live.
I believe that everyone has purpose and value no matter how big or small. My goal in counseling is to walk alongside my clients on their journey to mental wellness as they rediscover and align themselves with the lives they desire to live.
It is incredibly important for an individual's emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical components to work well together. I intend to approach every client from a holistic, person-centered, and emotionally focused framework to reach their goals. I enjoy walking alongside individuals and couples as they navigate trauma, relationship challenges, transitions, anxiety, and depression.
It is incredibly important for an individual's emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical components to work well together. I intend to approach every client from a holistic, person-centered, and emotionally focused framework to reach their goals. I enjoy walking alongside individuals and couples as they navigate trauma, relationship challenges, transitions, anxiety, and depression.
Holly Chuang
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, SEP
Verified Verified
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
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For people hoping for their relationship with their parents to change, their future to be less lonely, or their anxiety to quiet down: I am one of Agave Studio's professional counselors and a trauma therapist, trained as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Somatic Experiencing works to heal trauma through accessing the nervous system and allowing the body to complete physiological responses that got stuck in the body during a traumatic event, or over time, as is the case for racial and childhood trauma.
For people hoping for their relationship with their parents to change, their future to be less lonely, or their anxiety to quiet down: I am one of Agave Studio's professional counselors and a trauma therapist, trained as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Somatic Experiencing works to heal trauma through accessing the nervous system and allowing the body to complete physiological responses that got stuck in the body during a traumatic event, or over time, as is the case for racial and childhood trauma.
Hanns Christoff Y Nacua
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60642
Are you someone who is ready to embark on a transformative journey, seeking guidance to overcome life's challenges and embrace personal growth? Are you dealing with a range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, or self-esteem concerns? Are you someone who desires a safe and non-judgmental space where you can freely express your thoughts, emotions, and experiences? or someone who yearns for a sense of empowerment, hoping to gain insight into their patterns, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and build resilience.
Are you someone who is ready to embark on a transformative journey, seeking guidance to overcome life's challenges and embrace personal growth? Are you dealing with a range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, or self-esteem concerns? Are you someone who desires a safe and non-judgmental space where you can freely express your thoughts, emotions, and experiences? or someone who yearns for a sense of empowerment, hoping to gain insight into their patterns, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and build resilience.
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Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
We all struggle with wondering who we are and what we are here for! This is part of being human. If you are struggling it can feel horrible and influence the lens you see the world through. Maybe you’re looking for healing and restoration around a painful event, fertility journey, pregnancy or postpartum experience. Are you searching for your voice, meaning, and hope? Your faith and spirituality are important to you, but do you experience disconnect in knowing how to live a transformed life? Do you just want to be a more authentic person and know counseling helps in some way with that?
We all struggle with wondering who we are and what we are here for! This is part of being human. If you are struggling it can feel horrible and influence the lens you see the world through. Maybe you’re looking for healing and restoration around a painful event, fertility journey, pregnancy or postpartum experience. Are you searching for your voice, meaning, and hope? Your faith and spirituality are important to you, but do you experience disconnect in knowing how to live a transformed life? Do you just want to be a more authentic person and know counseling helps in some way with that?
Ticiyotl Counseling Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60647 (Online Only)
Somewhere along our life’s journey, we may have lost our “true self.” Somewhere in our past, we may have gotten stuck, thinking “I am not my best self.” We may know exactly when this shift happened, we may not. It is my belief that being in an empathic, non-judgmental and trusting therapeutic relationship can support you in living the life you always wanted.
Somewhere along our life’s journey, we may have lost our “true self.” Somewhere in our past, we may have gotten stuck, thinking “I am not my best self.” We may know exactly when this shift happened, we may not. It is my belief that being in an empathic, non-judgmental and trusting therapeutic relationship can support you in living the life you always wanted.
As a culturally competent couples & EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist with +four years of academic and clinical training, serving you uniquely is my highest regard. Some of the reasons my clients reach out include feeling stuck in familiar cycles, experiencing high levels of criticism or relational contempt, developmental trauma like sexual abuse or attachment wounds like emotional abandonment or betrayal. My approach is incremental, client-centered and holistic.
As a culturally competent couples & EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist with +four years of academic and clinical training, serving you uniquely is my highest regard. Some of the reasons my clients reach out include feeling stuck in familiar cycles, experiencing high levels of criticism or relational contempt, developmental trauma like sexual abuse or attachment wounds like emotional abandonment or betrayal. My approach is incremental, client-centered and holistic.
Whitney Fricke
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
My expertise includes work with individuals who experienced trauma, especially related to childhood, military and relational abuse. Creating a place of understanding for the needs of the military community is near to my heart. I enjoy supporting clients in building healthy relationships (couples, family, peers, etc.). I work with the neurodivergent population, especially late diagnosed autistic adults, to support them in understanding their needs in a manner that honors their experiences. I work with clients from children to adults. Other interests: Boundaries, self-care, life transition, grief, self-identity, military partners, MST
My expertise includes work with individuals who experienced trauma, especially related to childhood, military and relational abuse. Creating a place of understanding for the needs of the military community is near to my heart. I enjoy supporting clients in building healthy relationships (couples, family, peers, etc.). I work with the neurodivergent population, especially late diagnosed autistic adults, to support them in understanding their needs in a manner that honors their experiences. I work with clients from children to adults. Other interests: Boundaries, self-care, life transition, grief, self-identity, military partners, MST
Life will inevitably bring up intense emotions and feelings: shame, fear, confusion, etc. Overwhelming pressure, life transitions, past trauma, or simply the burden of daily stressors can pile on you until it feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. When overwhelmed, you may find it relatively impossible to maintain close relationships with family, friends, and significant others. This can create a vicious cycle of anxiety, isolation, and hopelessness. It can feel like you have no way out of this bleak season.
Life will inevitably bring up intense emotions and feelings: shame, fear, confusion, etc. Overwhelming pressure, life transitions, past trauma, or simply the burden of daily stressors can pile on you until it feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. When overwhelmed, you may find it relatively impossible to maintain close relationships with family, friends, and significant others. This can create a vicious cycle of anxiety, isolation, and hopelessness. It can feel like you have no way out of this bleak season.
Megan Wills
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60642
Megan Wills is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults, adolescents, and families. She practices from a relational, trauma-informed, and intersectional feminist lens. Megan believes that the foundation of good therapy is a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship. She works to create a space where clients can experience safety, support, and unconditional positive regard, build insight into their values, and live a better life.
Megan Wills is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults, adolescents, and families. She practices from a relational, trauma-informed, and intersectional feminist lens. Megan believes that the foundation of good therapy is a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship. She works to create a space where clients can experience safety, support, and unconditional positive regard, build insight into their values, and live a better life.
Jaci Biere
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
My name is Jaci Biere, and I am an LCSW who has been working in the mental health field for the past 9 years. Are you going through a difficult season in your life, and need help feeling like yourself again? Are you carrying a lot, feeling overwhelmed, and feeling like your life isn’t totally in your control anymore? Are you riddled with anxiety, held back by insecurities, or finding it difficult to self-motivate to do the things you used to enjoy? Are you recovering from a trauma, or trying to navigate a fracture in one of your relationships? You are not alone in your feelings, and I am here to help.
My name is Jaci Biere, and I am an LCSW who has been working in the mental health field for the past 9 years. Are you going through a difficult season in your life, and need help feeling like yourself again? Are you carrying a lot, feeling overwhelmed, and feeling like your life isn’t totally in your control anymore? Are you riddled with anxiety, held back by insecurities, or finding it difficult to self-motivate to do the things you used to enjoy? Are you recovering from a trauma, or trying to navigate a fracture in one of your relationships? You are not alone in your feelings, and I am here to help.
Hillary Dvorak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
I am a firm believer that people are extremely resilient and it is a strength to ask for help! My background is in child welfare where I have witnessed individuals, families and children overcome severe trauma. As a clinician, I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where we work as a team to face any and all barriers within your life. Because you are your biggest catalyst for change, we work together to create a treatment focus centered around your personal mental health goals.
I am a firm believer that people are extremely resilient and it is a strength to ask for help! My background is in child welfare where I have witnessed individuals, families and children overcome severe trauma. As a clinician, I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where we work as a team to face any and all barriers within your life. Because you are your biggest catalyst for change, we work together to create a treatment focus centered around your personal mental health goals.
Alexa Serao
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
Do you struggle with being hard on yourself and managing heavy emotions? Navigating, understanding, and expressing emotions can be challenging. Therapy should be a safe and confidential space to process difficult feelings and their impact on you, empowering you to unlock new insights and perspectives. With time and consistency, you'll notice feeling less overwhelmed and stuck, and more secure and at peace. My practice is centered on not just listening to you, but listening "between the lines" to truly understand you. Whether you are working through individual challenges, or challenges as a couple, I would love to support.
Do you struggle with being hard on yourself and managing heavy emotions? Navigating, understanding, and expressing emotions can be challenging. Therapy should be a safe and confidential space to process difficult feelings and their impact on you, empowering you to unlock new insights and perspectives. With time and consistency, you'll notice feeling less overwhelmed and stuck, and more secure and at peace. My practice is centered on not just listening to you, but listening "between the lines" to truly understand you. Whether you are working through individual challenges, or challenges as a couple, I would love to support.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.