Therapists in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL

Welcome to Peace centered Wholeness where the counseling style of our practitioners is relaxing; inviting you to journey toward your peaceful center. Each session is tailored for the individual. No cookie-cutter counseling here. Time is taken to get to know you before asking about problems and offering solutions. First-time visitors can expect to complete an intake packet, which takes approximately 15 minutes. After the packet is completed, relax. Wait time is usually less than 10 minutes.

My art as a therapist lies in creating a safe and nonjudgmental environment in which my clients feel embraced and empowered to explore new possibilities. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or simply seeking a more fulfilling life, I'm here to offer you a personalized treatment approach tailored to your unique needs. It can be challenging and disheartening to face struggles alone, but together we can embark on a transformative journey to break free from old patterns.

I provide insight-oriented, problem-focused, integrative psychotherapy to adults, with 20 years of experience. Currently most appointments are through telehealth, with the option for monthly in-person meetings. Together we can explore your concerns, improve communication in relationships, and help you make choices to improve your life - career, relationships, family - and negotiate hurdles, or grieve losses. I provide gender-affirming care and support to LBGQTIA individuals and families.

Trauma, loss, struggles with identity and belonging, overwhelming emotions, sensitivities, and not feeling confident may interfere with feeling fully alive. Longing to feel more belonging, ease, and being and becoming fully you? Its possible. Youre not alone. All of you is welcome - seen and unseen.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with more than 20 years of experience providing counseling and psychotherapy to individuals and couples. My style is interactive, exploratory and collaborative. My goal is to provide a safe and empathic environment that supports growth and change. Those who work with me tend to develop increased insight into their relational patterns and life experiences, a strengthened sense of agency and self, and new approaches to challenges in their personal and professional lives.

You and I meet when you have a notion that you want to be different. For whatever reason, you have found yourself seeking change in behavior, perspective, or attitude. Whether you feel alone or are lonely; in need of a healing, reflective mirror to other possibilities of yourself; want more depth in your relationships with self and others; or are needing to explore options of how to view and be in the world, this is a path we can walk together. I work best with people wanting to access the wisdom of their whole selves, people who are willing to entertain the opportunity and challenge of being, here, now. That's when you and I meet.

Ethical Non-Monogamy is a wonderful and exciting way of experiencing love and relationships. It may also bring up new questions, concerns and personal challenges that require communication, support and deeper self awareness. I enjoy working with women who are deeply involved or just curious about Polyamory and Open Relating.

My name is Dr. Desiree Wilkinson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and founder of Anchor Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I specialize in providing outpatient therapy for individuals struggling with a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and am committed to using evidence-based therapies that have been shown to effectively provide relief. My approach to therapy is active, goal-oriented, and collaborative, and I value creativity, warmth, and humor during the therapeutic process.

As a proud member of the counseling profession, I am passionate about my mission to help others gain the insight and clarity they seek to overcome the inevitable challenges that life offers. I have been fortunate to have the privilege of providing supports and services to a wide range of individuals which includes children, adolescents, adults and families. I enjoy providing a range of therapeutic services including individual, group, and family therapy. My professional experiences have afforded me the opportunity to work in conjunction with social service agencies and both public and private academic institutions within Chicago.

Whether it is dealing with a long-time childhood experience or a current life situation, I am here to collaborate and support you to achieve wellness and wholeness. I help children, adults, and families manage chronic and transient stressful life situations. I find satisfaction when my clients apply the techniques learned in sessions to overcome depression, anxiety, psychological trauma/PTSD, fears, low self-confidence, and/or relationship and family issues. As a Registered Play Therapist, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and Certified Grief Counselor, I also specialize in childhood adversities, grief, and loss.

My name is Binta, and I am a black Muslim therapist. As the daughter of Senegalese immigrants, I understand the challenges that come with being a first- and second-generation American, particularly when it comes to navigating the waters of gender identity, sexuality, class, and religion. Regardless of your identities, the center of my work lies in the co-creation of a collaborative therapeutic relationship with each client to support and empower each of them to grow and realize their potential. Through a trauma-informed and values-based lens, I believe that therapy can be a powerful tool in the face of life’s challenges.

Congratulations, you took the 1st step towards your healing journey and I am here to endure it with you! I'm Porscha Stevens, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor (LCSW-S), Certified Domestic Violence Professional (CDVP), and Founder/Lead Therapist at Journey to Journey Therapy Services. I am from Chicago, IL where I earned my Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago and my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Illinois State University. My purpose and passion is to enhance the quality of life for those who see it fit; so, lets discover, transform, and heal into a better version of self!

Tired of being tired? I get that. Always having to be strong can be exhausting. Overwhelmed, excessive worry, lack of interest, irritability, and procrastination are just a few things I hear from Black women in therapy. Together in therapy we can address those feelings and work towards your goals and improved mental health.

Life's unexpected stressors have a way of derailing even the most stable people. At Northshore Psychological, we provide confidential psychotherapy services to help you find relief and regain control of your life. I am a licensed psychologist with 20+ years of clinical experience. I use the most up-to-date, tested treatments while getting to know you personally to understand the nature of your particular concerns.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Life Coach from Chicago, IL., who works with young adults and adolescents that struggle with anxiety and depression. I’ve had extensive experience with using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Strengths-Based Therapy while working in the Chicago Public and Chicago Charter schools for nearly 10 years. My treatment approach is rooted in evidence based practices that focus on mind-body-spirit. I studied at The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) where I obtained my Master’s degree in Social Work.

My hope for clients in therapy is that they develop a greater sense of agency, resourcefulness and fulfillment. I strongly believe in a collaborative approach in which shared efforts to elaborate insight, problem solve and build coping skills, promote change and a deeper alignment with personal purposes and values. If you have been struggling with feeling mild or severely anxious or depressed, and if you want to understand how you can take care of yourself better and increase your sense of wellness and connectedness to life, I can be a good fit for you.

Making the decision to come to therapy is intimidating. It can be hard to prioritize mental health and scary to be open in sharing with another person. I understand these challenges and I am ready to meet you where you are at. With my big heart, sharp intellect, and lighthearted demeanor, I am ready to provide the support you need to cope with and overcome life’s challenges. If you are experiencing anxiety, struggling with feeling sad or depressed, or are behaving in ways you or others find unacceptable, I am here to help. When you work with me, I will be myself, which most people describe as kind, fun, and empathic.

I help children, teens, and adults who experience difficulty regulating big emotions and navigating life transitions to find connection and their voice by providing an empathic and warm relationship and the courage to set boundaries. I hold a doctorate in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. I believe that empathic and accepting relationships are the key toward helping individuals move towards positive growth. My goal in working with children is to empower the child while collaborating with adults in their life to better understand how the child is functioning.

The one thing we all have in common is experiencing some sort of pain. We all understand and deal with the challenges of pain and healing in different ways. My passion is to help support those who I work with make meaning of their experiences through gaining an understanding of themselves to create new preferred stories about their lives. I am a relational therapist who provides therapy services to individual adults, adolescents. I specialize in working with couples and families. I have experience working with trauma, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, trauma,substance abuse,and those experiencing relational issues.