Therapists in West Town, Chicago, IL
Dr. Erin Kube
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60647 (Online Only)
From the outside, you appear to have it all together. Your inner world is vastly different though, filled with dread, sadness, anticipation, worry, and self-doubt. You lie awake at night rehearsing the day's events, others' actions and intentions, and what's to come tomorrow. Your health is starting to suffer and you are physically and emotionally exhausted. You feel emotionally distant, lonely, and detached from others and yourself.
From the outside, you appear to have it all together. Your inner world is vastly different though, filled with dread, sadness, anticipation, worry, and self-doubt. You lie awake at night rehearsing the day's events, others' actions and intentions, and what's to come tomorrow. Your health is starting to suffer and you are physically and emotionally exhausted. You feel emotionally distant, lonely, and detached from others and yourself.
Samantha McGlumphy enjoys working with guests who are open to feedback and willing to try new approaches to their issues or struggles. Also, due to her belief that the guest is the “expert” in their own lives, an individual who wants to be an active collaborator in their treatment will strengthen the therapeutic relationship and elicit better outcomes. The most impactful experience of her career path so far has been her exposure and volunteer/mission work with undocumented immigrants. This includes teaching English as a second language to undocumented individuals and traveling to the border to engage in an immersion experience.
Samantha McGlumphy enjoys working with guests who are open to feedback and willing to try new approaches to their issues or struggles. Also, due to her belief that the guest is the “expert” in their own lives, an individual who wants to be an active collaborator in their treatment will strengthen the therapeutic relationship and elicit better outcomes. The most impactful experience of her career path so far has been her exposure and volunteer/mission work with undocumented immigrants. This includes teaching English as a second language to undocumented individuals and traveling to the border to engage in an immersion experience.
Dr. Beatriz Medina
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I have had the honor and privilege of working with adults who are experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, postpartum difficulties, parental conflict, life transitions, family dynamics, trauma, abuse, relationship dynamics, and other life challenges. I am eager to help and support you on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself. As a POC who also speaks Spanish I also strive to consider the systems that impact our ability to achieve what we want in life.
I have had the honor and privilege of working with adults who are experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, postpartum difficulties, parental conflict, life transitions, family dynamics, trauma, abuse, relationship dynamics, and other life challenges. I am eager to help and support you on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself. As a POC who also speaks Spanish I also strive to consider the systems that impact our ability to achieve what we want in life.
I am a psychotherapist and social worker with over 15 years of experience helping people reach their goals and improve their quality of life through increased self-understanding and empowerment. I have extensive experience working with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, cultural and identity issues, substance use, emotion regulation difficulties, and the long-term impact of trauma and abuse. I also provide supervision to graduate students and new therapists working toward full licensure.
I am a psychotherapist and social worker with over 15 years of experience helping people reach their goals and improve their quality of life through increased self-understanding and empowerment. I have extensive experience working with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, cultural and identity issues, substance use, emotion regulation difficulties, and the long-term impact of trauma and abuse. I also provide supervision to graduate students and new therapists working toward full licensure.
Aj (Abby) Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
As human beings, we all have a need to be seen, heard, and understood. Our relational needs are particularly important when in a place of struggle. As your therapist, I will strive to hold space, offer safety and relational connection as you reimagine and change your relationship with yourself, others, and the world around. I am experienced and passionate about working with individuals, groups, and queer couples. Areas of focus include LGBTQ identity work, becoming an anti-racist, embodiment, substance use, spiritual trauma, interpersonal and internal conflict, and anxiety.
As human beings, we all have a need to be seen, heard, and understood. Our relational needs are particularly important when in a place of struggle. As your therapist, I will strive to hold space, offer safety and relational connection as you reimagine and change your relationship with yourself, others, and the world around. I am experienced and passionate about working with individuals, groups, and queer couples. Areas of focus include LGBTQ identity work, becoming an anti-racist, embodiment, substance use, spiritual trauma, interpersonal and internal conflict, and anxiety.
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Chicago
Counselor
Verified Verified
West Town, Chicago, IL 60642
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
I am passionate about working with highly sensitive people, introverts & overachievers. Working with me you can expect to increase insight & self-awareness & develop coping skills and strategies to better tackle life’s problems. My style provides gentle guidance, coaching, warmth, humor, and empathy.
I am passionate about working with highly sensitive people, introverts & overachievers. Working with me you can expect to increase insight & self-awareness & develop coping skills and strategies to better tackle life’s problems. My style provides gentle guidance, coaching, warmth, humor, and empathy.
Yessenia Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
Yessenia Gonzalez is a Licensed Social Worker who specializes in providing therapeutic services to children and families. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Yessenia employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Play Therapy in her approach, tailoring her methods to meet the unique needs of each individual. Her professional journey was inspired by her personal experiences with a supportive therapist during her younger years, which instilled in her the power of being heard and understood.
Yessenia Gonzalez is a Licensed Social Worker who specializes in providing therapeutic services to children and families. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Yessenia employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Play Therapy in her approach, tailoring her methods to meet the unique needs of each individual. Her professional journey was inspired by her personal experiences with a supportive therapist during her younger years, which instilled in her the power of being heard and understood.
Cindy Guzman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
Those who know Cindy best describe her as curious, honest, and reliable. During sessions, her style is to provide honest, thoughtful dialogue, suggestions, and feedback. Ultimately, she recognizes the importance of guests having someone to talk to, which she believes can make all the difference in their outlook on life.
Those who know Cindy best describe her as curious, honest, and reliable. During sessions, her style is to provide honest, thoughtful dialogue, suggestions, and feedback. Ultimately, she recognizes the importance of guests having someone to talk to, which she believes can make all the difference in their outlook on life.
Elizabeth Mengar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Town, Chicago, IL 60647
Note that prior to the first session taking place with the provider, LifeStance will require a credit card on file. LifeStance providers do not accept Medicare or Medicaid insurance. If booking with these, you will be unable to be seen. The most important aspect to therapy in my eyes is the relationship that I am able to build with a client. It is not possible for growth to happen when there isn't a trusting and safe relationship between both client and therapist.
Note that prior to the first session taking place with the provider, LifeStance will require a credit card on file. LifeStance providers do not accept Medicare or Medicaid insurance. If booking with these, you will be unable to be seen. The most important aspect to therapy in my eyes is the relationship that I am able to build with a client. It is not possible for growth to happen when there isn't a trusting and safe relationship between both client and therapist.
I aim to create a collaborative, genuine and trusting relationship with clients in therapy by infusing curiosity, spontaneity and honesty into how I relate to others. I listen for patterns – how you show up in relationships, how you view yourself or how you experience our work together – in an effort to help you understand yourself better and examine what patterns, if any, are worth changing or reshaping.
I aim to create a collaborative, genuine and trusting relationship with clients in therapy by infusing curiosity, spontaneity and honesty into how I relate to others. I listen for patterns – how you show up in relationships, how you view yourself or how you experience our work together – in an effort to help you understand yourself better and examine what patterns, if any, are worth changing or reshaping.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Town, Chicago, IL 60642
Not accepting new clients
My goal in therapy is to facilitate trust, safety and healing by developing strong, authentic relationships with clients. I draw from psychodynamic and attachment theory in my work; I believe that articulating one's thoughts and feelings is a powerful process that can create profound positive change. With this in mind, I create a collaborative environment for clients in which to explore some of life’s most difficult moments.
My goal in therapy is to facilitate trust, safety and healing by developing strong, authentic relationships with clients. I draw from psychodynamic and attachment theory in my work; I believe that articulating one's thoughts and feelings is a powerful process that can create profound positive change. With this in mind, I create a collaborative environment for clients in which to explore some of life’s most difficult moments.
Across all therapeutic modalities I aim to maintain a safe space, which allows both therapist and client to collaborate and engage in natural conversation. I believe it is through these interactions where a relationship can be developed and certain insights come to light. In our work together, clients are able to learn more about their relational patterns, both through the experience of retelling their stories as well as firsthand within therapeutic interactions. As these insights provide opportunity for better understanding of current difficulties, ultimately, meaningful and empowered change can be pursued.
Across all therapeutic modalities I aim to maintain a safe space, which allows both therapist and client to collaborate and engage in natural conversation. I believe it is through these interactions where a relationship can be developed and certain insights come to light. In our work together, clients are able to learn more about their relational patterns, both through the experience of retelling their stories as well as firsthand within therapeutic interactions. As these insights provide opportunity for better understanding of current difficulties, ultimately, meaningful and empowered change can be pursued.
Karoline Kowalczyk: Trauma Dating + Attachment Specialist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
This profile gets updated regularly, and is current and accurate. I'm a therapist with 14 years of full-time psychotherapy experience. In my work with clients, I offer an environment of care, compassion, humility, and human understanding. Despite its beauty, the human experience is laden with struggles, challenges, and complexities. Often these issues are worth or necessitate exploring. I enjoy working with a wide range of concerns, and I specialize in trauma, dating, and attachment. I incorporate cognitive theory, advanced knowledge of modern dating, psychodynamics, interpersonal neurobiology, and EMDR in my approach.
This profile gets updated regularly, and is current and accurate. I'm a therapist with 14 years of full-time psychotherapy experience. In my work with clients, I offer an environment of care, compassion, humility, and human understanding. Despite its beauty, the human experience is laden with struggles, challenges, and complexities. Often these issues are worth or necessitate exploring. I enjoy working with a wide range of concerns, and I specialize in trauma, dating, and attachment. I incorporate cognitive theory, advanced knowledge of modern dating, psychodynamics, interpersonal neurobiology, and EMDR in my approach.
Lynnsey Cline
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
We are often looking to resolve the unresolved wounds, losses and things we didn't get in childhood. When these things surface in adulthood, they can be debilitating. I want to help you learn about the whys and the how comes of how you're interfacing at work, with your family and in your relationships by working through those past injuries. I will help you look back at your past to see how it informs your present day life experiences. It is easier to change aspects of how we operate when we understand why we began engaging that way in the first place.
We are often looking to resolve the unresolved wounds, losses and things we didn't get in childhood. When these things surface in adulthood, they can be debilitating. I want to help you learn about the whys and the how comes of how you're interfacing at work, with your family and in your relationships by working through those past injuries. I will help you look back at your past to see how it informs your present day life experiences. It is easier to change aspects of how we operate when we understand why we began engaging that way in the first place.
Amber Reed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, RYT-200, CODP I, CCTP
Verified Verified
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
Amber Reed is a licensed clinical social worker who earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work at Aurora University. Those who know Amber best would describe her as outgoing, funny, empathetic, authentic, and direct. Amber believes that therapy can provide individuals opportunity for growth, guidance through uncomfortable emotions, and a space to reflect and find a deeper connection with the self. Ultimately, she wants to use empathy and motivation to inspire and guide those who have been struggling or feel alone with their thoughts or emotions.
Amber Reed is a licensed clinical social worker who earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work at Aurora University. Those who know Amber best would describe her as outgoing, funny, empathetic, authentic, and direct. Amber believes that therapy can provide individuals opportunity for growth, guidance through uncomfortable emotions, and a space to reflect and find a deeper connection with the self. Ultimately, she wants to use empathy and motivation to inspire and guide those who have been struggling or feel alone with their thoughts or emotions.
Camila Richmond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
It is common for human beings who experience trauma and life stressors to feel like their lives are unraveling. My passion is bringing healing to people who have been through a traumatic/stressful experience and also improve their lives. I enjoy working with adults of all ages. I am fluent in English and Portuguese. As a client-centered and trauma-informed therapist, I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative space and a vehicle for change.
It is common for human beings who experience trauma and life stressors to feel like their lives are unraveling. My passion is bringing healing to people who have been through a traumatic/stressful experience and also improve their lives. I enjoy working with adults of all ages. I am fluent in English and Portuguese. As a client-centered and trauma-informed therapist, I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative space and a vehicle for change.
Congratulations, as you have taken the first crucial step in furthering your counseling journey! I’m so proud of you and glad that you have decided to embark on finding a therapist that is right for you. If you are brand new to therapy or have experience in seeking behavioral health care, I am excited that you are here!
Congratulations, as you have taken the first crucial step in furthering your counseling journey! I’m so proud of you and glad that you have decided to embark on finding a therapist that is right for you. If you are brand new to therapy or have experience in seeking behavioral health care, I am excited that you are here!
Amanda Peclat-Begin
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
Waitlist for new clients
I am delighted you are taking these first steps on your healing & wellness journey. I know firsthand how nerve-wracking & challenging the process of seeking the best therapist to meet your needs can be. I believe in the power of the therapeutic process & I strive to create a safe space for you to be present with your emotions & any struggles you have found challenging to manage alone. Having a non-judgmental space to explore feelings, experiences, & behaviors with someone who can witness & hold space for the full spectrum of the human condition & meeting you where you are is so transformative & healing.
I am delighted you are taking these first steps on your healing & wellness journey. I know firsthand how nerve-wracking & challenging the process of seeking the best therapist to meet your needs can be. I believe in the power of the therapeutic process & I strive to create a safe space for you to be present with your emotions & any struggles you have found challenging to manage alone. Having a non-judgmental space to explore feelings, experiences, & behaviors with someone who can witness & hold space for the full spectrum of the human condition & meeting you where you are is so transformative & healing.
Transitions are hard and life is full of them. While change may come with joy, so many other feelings surround it as well: sadness, fear, anxiety, exhaustion. Maybe you don’t know how to handle or express these new feelings. Maybe you’ve felt this way for a long time and need support. You may be curious about why you do the things you do, and why you are the way you are. You may be frustrated that what once worked for you isn’t working in this season, and you don’t know what to do next. When you look at your life or the world at large, you might be feeling stuck, sick, sad, or helpless and may be wondering “where do I go from here?”
Transitions are hard and life is full of them. While change may come with joy, so many other feelings surround it as well: sadness, fear, anxiety, exhaustion. Maybe you don’t know how to handle or express these new feelings. Maybe you’ve felt this way for a long time and need support. You may be curious about why you do the things you do, and why you are the way you are. You may be frustrated that what once worked for you isn’t working in this season, and you don’t know what to do next. When you look at your life or the world at large, you might be feeling stuck, sick, sad, or helpless and may be wondering “where do I go from here?”
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Number of Therapists in West Town, Chicago, IL
700+
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in West Town, Chicago, IL who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 90% | Depression |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 75% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 75% | Life Transitions |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 69% | Stress |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 97% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 63% | Aetna |
| 51% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in West Town, Chicago, IL see their clients
| 69% | In Person and Online | |
| 31% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 4% | Non-Binary |