Therapists in Chicago, IL

Anxiety and depression impact your work, relationships, and personal goals. But with support, it is completely possible to feel better and manage these often-debilitating symptoms. I specialize in assisting adults with anxiety/depression to manage their symptoms and reduce the impact they have on their lives. I also specialize in working with those who are reconsidering their relationship with alcohol and other substances. Together, we will work to find a healthy relationship with substances so you feel intentional about their place in your life.

I have been working in the social work and therapy field for 10+ years. I have worked in a variety of environments with a multitude of populations. I am a believer in unplugging and truly getting to know your strengths, weaknesses, and values. I mainly come from a framework of Existentialism, especially finding meaning in life, and living authentically to our values. I am a proponent of the mind-body connection and use mindfulness in therapy. Although Existential and Mindfulness Therapies are my framework, I use an integrative approach which is a mix of therapies depending on what will best help each presenting difficulty.

I am passionate about working with adults who are dealing with challenges including but not limited to: identifying and healing from trauma, identity exploration, interpersonal conflict, relationship with food and body, addictions, life transitions, eating disorders, mood disorders, stress management, and ADHD. The goal of my work with clients is for them to increase authenticity and vulnerability within the therapeutic relationship first, then translate that success to their lives outside of therapy. I empower clients with coping skills and provide a safe space for learning effective communication of and connection to emotions.

I am a bilingual (Spanish speaking) and bicultural clinician with over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and adults in hospital-based clinic settings and mental health community agency settings. My areas of treatment include but are not limited to; trauma, intergenerational trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, identity formation and conflict, Latino/a/x concerns, multicultural issues, first-generation acculturation conflict, and physical health-related issues and adjustment.

I believe in the transformative power of a compassionate and trusting therapeutic relationship. I value patience and kindness as I walk with my clients through their struggles. There are many paths to healing, and I invite my clients to collaborate with me on identifying their barriers and approaching them with curiosity. Each person has innate strengths, and I work with clients on harnessing these tools. Together, we shine a light on old narratives to make way for change and transformation.

Hi, I am a child, adolescent and young adult therapist. I see clients from 3-25 years. I have a strong passion for working with adoptive families and all the challenges that this brings, and I also treat anxiety, depression, mood disorders, kids and teens with huge behaviors, ADHD and executive skills deficits, learning disabilities, attachment, trauma, domestic abuse, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, developmental issues. I also do a lot of parenting work, and I teach Robyn Gobbel's parenting course. I work with a parent in the room for children under 12, as parents become my co-therapist, carrying on the work at home.

Successful treatment within my practice is achieved through customizing therapeutic needs for each individual client. Creating a deepened sense of self awareness allows for life transformations resulting in an overall increase in one's contentment and satisfaction. My work is grounded in an advanced education within a psychodynamic practice and is utilized in combination with recent brain research regarding the ability to systematically alter brain function through therapeutic techniques to create overall improved well being.

Currently, Dr. Francesca Giordano is the principal partner of Veduta Consulting, LLC. Her clinical practice specializes in relationship restoration and helping clients feel they are living life with authenticity. She is also a very experienced career counseling and helps clients with career transitions and job search strategies. It is my hope that my clients will also benefit from my 25 years of experience teaching and supervising counselors-in-training. Being a counseling professor keeps my skills updated and my perspective fresh and innovative. If you are interested in continuing our conversation, please contact me.

Lakeisha Nowicki, LCPC is the ideal psychotherapist for those seeking to repair their relationships. Whether it is the relationship you have with yourself or with others, Lakeisha assists in recognizing maladaptive coping patterns while focusing on the freedom to choose better for yourself each and every day. Lakeisha’s strengths are healing through self-reflection, connectedness, laughter, and motivating others to step into their purpose.

I am delighted you found me here on Psychology Today. My ideal client comes from many different walks of life - children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. My ideal client is looking for change and a therapist that is going to "shoot straight" with them and do more than just nod their head in agreement. My ideal client is looking for direction and change in their lives and wants a partner in change. I work with my ideal client on anxiety, major depression, trauma, couples counseling, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional-defiant disorder (ODD), and substance abuse, and LGBTQIA+ issues.

I’m glad you’re here. It is vulnerable and brave to start your therapy journey. Whether it’s your first time, or you’re back after a break, my hope is you will experience a deeper connection with yourself and the healing and growth to live to your full potential. I work with adults of all ages and my areas of interest include life transitions, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career discernment and family of origin dynamics. As a mother of two young children, I also enjoy supporting expecting and new parents, and those seeking to create work-life balance and navigating issues of self-worth.

If you're feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, constantly worried about the future or the past, uninterested in your usual hobbies, disconnected from your loved ones, or unsatisfied with life in general, I am here to help and support you. I am a warm, understanding, and non-judgmental therapist trained and honored to listen, validate, and support you in feeling less alone while providing hands-on skills to help you cope with life's stressors. I support my clients using research-backed methods to help you cope with and heal from depression, anxiety, mood swings, panic attacks, addictions, life transitions, relationship issues, and more.

Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to offer support. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in our sessions, we promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and reactions.

Life can be busy, stressful, and overwhelming. Knowing where to get support can be a challenge. At Head First Health we make it easy for you to begin therapy by offering convenient virtual sessions with therapists who truly understand YOU. We support millennial women experiencing anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, eating disorders, trauma, and depression. We specialize in using evidence based therapies such as CBT, ACT, ERP, and Mindfulness, to really target your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to create impactful and lasting change.

It is my honor to walk with you during this pivotal time in your journey. I work directly with individuals who are ready to get unstuck and work toward living their best life. As a 2Spirited, Black man of trans experience, I understand the multiple layers of oppression and the intersection of multicultural and spiritual backgrounds. It is my intention that you have a safe space to celebrate yourself and your own unique journey. I am intentional about supporting you as we create a pathway to a greater awareness of self. Join me in the journey towards deconstructing thought patterns that no longer serve you. Your best life awaits!

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.

Life can be difficult and all of us struggle at times. We deal with hardship, loss, pain, break ups, hurt, relationship turmoil, tough transitions, crisis, sadness, worry and difficulty managing intense feelings. We are also resillient. We all have the inherent ability to change and better ourselves. We offer you the space and tools to learn and grow through collaborative, non-judgmental, compassionate therapy.

Does it sometimes feel like you are not living the life you thought that you would? Or that you could be more content with your situation? Or perhaps you are having trouble making decisions about what to do next? If so, therapy can help you clarify what is important to you and what is causing you to feel stuck. I am happy to work together with you to better understand your past while also finding new ways of moving forward in a meaningful way.

Welcome to Deeper Connections Counseling (formerly the Center for Relational Transformation). We are a group of relationship experts who can help you with any relationship issue or any psychological issue that stems from relational difficulties (depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, PTSD, neglect, abuse). Based on what we now know from the latest research in neuroscience, deep healing on a fundamental level is possible. Instead of just treating symptoms, we can cue up and facilitate "corrective emotional experiences" that can profoundly heal past hurt and trauma for both individuals and couples. You don't need to suffer any longer.