Therapists in Chicago, IL
Julia Kariotis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60614
I know how intimidating it can be to jump into therapy and find someone who is the right fit for you. Whether you're navigating mood disorders, trauma, relationship challenges, or struggling with self-esteem, I'm here to help you find your way. I take a warm, casual, and empathetic approach to therapy and incorporate humor and compassion into my practice. While I love working with people of all ages, I specialize in working with teenagers, college students, and young adults. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I'll empower you to build practical skills and strategies!
I know how intimidating it can be to jump into therapy and find someone who is the right fit for you. Whether you're navigating mood disorders, trauma, relationship challenges, or struggling with self-esteem, I'm here to help you find your way. I take a warm, casual, and empathetic approach to therapy and incorporate humor and compassion into my practice. While I love working with people of all ages, I specialize in working with teenagers, college students, and young adults. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I'll empower you to build practical skills and strategies!
Heidi Schreck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60618
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or prioritizing self care? Do you need help processing trauma or adverse childhood experiences? We will explore feelings, stressors, identify patterns, implement boundaries, and practice coping skills. You will gain self awareness that improves your functioning and well-being.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or prioritizing self care? Do you need help processing trauma or adverse childhood experiences? We will explore feelings, stressors, identify patterns, implement boundaries, and practice coping skills. You will gain self awareness that improves your functioning and well-being.
I am a licensed therapist with over a decade of experience and hold a master's in Social Work. I have a great deal of experience working with anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, school refusal, life transitions, step-down from higher levels of care (hospital or IOP/PHP are common) and neurodiversity . I provide, individual, family (however you define it) and relationship therapy with people of nearly all ages (min.8YO with some exceptions) as well as brief treatment for acute crises and custom treatment paths for people's unique needs..
I am a licensed therapist with over a decade of experience and hold a master's in Social Work. I have a great deal of experience working with anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, school refusal, life transitions, step-down from higher levels of care (hospital or IOP/PHP are common) and neurodiversity . I provide, individual, family (however you define it) and relationship therapy with people of nearly all ages (min.8YO with some exceptions) as well as brief treatment for acute crises and custom treatment paths for people's unique needs..
I believe that therapy can enrich people's lives and relationships. It takes strength and courage to reach out for help, and oftentimes the first step is the most difficult. That’s why I emphasize on the development of a trusting relationship before anything else. I use a client-centered approach to help foster a warm and non judgemental environment where my clients can feel confident to explore and make changes to help improve their quality of life. I enjoy the use of play, humor, and warmth to create an enjoyable setting for the therapeutic process to occur.
I believe that therapy can enrich people's lives and relationships. It takes strength and courage to reach out for help, and oftentimes the first step is the most difficult. That’s why I emphasize on the development of a trusting relationship before anything else. I use a client-centered approach to help foster a warm and non judgemental environment where my clients can feel confident to explore and make changes to help improve their quality of life. I enjoy the use of play, humor, and warmth to create an enjoyable setting for the therapeutic process to occur.
Everyone experiences moments in life that feel overwhelming, stressful, or sad. Sometimes, these moments seem to happen with increasing frequency, or we can't seem to find our way out of painful or distressing patterns, despite our best intentions. If this sounds familiar, therapy might be a helpful step for you. I work primarily with adults who are struggling with issues related to mood, anxiety, stress, life transitions and problems in their relationships. I also have significant experience and specialization treating clients who have experienced both chronic and acute trauma, and clients who describe their family or background as chaotic.
Everyone experiences moments in life that feel overwhelming, stressful, or sad. Sometimes, these moments seem to happen with increasing frequency, or we can't seem to find our way out of painful or distressing patterns, despite our best intentions. If this sounds familiar, therapy might be a helpful step for you. I work primarily with adults who are struggling with issues related to mood, anxiety, stress, life transitions and problems in their relationships. I also have significant experience and specialization treating clients who have experienced both chronic and acute trauma, and clients who describe their family or background as chaotic.
How do you overcome the pain of loss? It may be the loss of a job, a romantic or social relationship, the death of a loved one (traumatic or unexpected) or a chronic health issue. Living in a fast paced digital world, we expect instant gratification and often feel the pressure of unrealistic expectations. Life offers us all many challenges. Are you overwhelmed with anxiety or depression? Do you use drugs, alcohol, food and/or destructive relationships to relieve your pain?
How do you overcome the pain of loss? It may be the loss of a job, a romantic or social relationship, the death of a loved one (traumatic or unexpected) or a chronic health issue. Living in a fast paced digital world, we expect instant gratification and often feel the pressure of unrealistic expectations. Life offers us all many challenges. Are you overwhelmed with anxiety or depression? Do you use drugs, alcohol, food and/or destructive relationships to relieve your pain?
I have experience treating children, adolescents, and adults with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of mental health concerns, including anger issues, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. My training includes integrative, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness approaches to therapy, and I work out of a humanistic and person-centered approach. I possess a strong sense of compassion and commitment to helping people, while also creating a safe space to help people get unstuck.
I have experience treating children, adolescents, and adults with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of mental health concerns, including anger issues, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. My training includes integrative, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness approaches to therapy, and I work out of a humanistic and person-centered approach. I possess a strong sense of compassion and commitment to helping people, while also creating a safe space to help people get unstuck.
We all have rainy days. Likewise, we all have sunny days, cloudy days, and all other variations that enable us to live a fulfilled life. Yet for some of us, sometimes the 'not great' days last weeks, at times months, and even years. This makes life just that much harder to live. It makes relationships hard to make and keep, makes it difficult to succeed in school or work and impairs our ability to complete even the simplest of tasks. We can work together in order to embrace these experiences, cope with hardship in a healthy manner, move forward and live each day to the fullest.
We all have rainy days. Likewise, we all have sunny days, cloudy days, and all other variations that enable us to live a fulfilled life. Yet for some of us, sometimes the 'not great' days last weeks, at times months, and even years. This makes life just that much harder to live. It makes relationships hard to make and keep, makes it difficult to succeed in school or work and impairs our ability to complete even the simplest of tasks. We can work together in order to embrace these experiences, cope with hardship in a healthy manner, move forward and live each day to the fullest.
Welcome! I’m so glad you have found your way here. Often we get swept up in the competing demands around us and forgo what we need. We can lose ourselves without even realizing it or maybe we never even had the chance in the first place. Before we know it, we are stuck thinking, "Why can’t I seem to do what’s most important to me? What is most important to me anyway?" My hope is that together we can find the way through to heal and create a life you want to live. I think of my role as a guide offering a new perspective. A light in the dark. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and grief.
Welcome! I’m so glad you have found your way here. Often we get swept up in the competing demands around us and forgo what we need. We can lose ourselves without even realizing it or maybe we never even had the chance in the first place. Before we know it, we are stuck thinking, "Why can’t I seem to do what’s most important to me? What is most important to me anyway?" My hope is that together we can find the way through to heal and create a life you want to live. I think of my role as a guide offering a new perspective. A light in the dark. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and grief.
With 20 years of experience in residential, inpatient, and outpatient settings, my primary focus is helping individuals of all ages better deal with emotional regulation. This includes a range of mental health conditions, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, autism spectrum, obsessions, anger management, and interpersonal conflicts. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced significant life stressors and are looking for positive ways of coping. I provide both short- and long-term therapy for individuals seeking healthier methods of understanding and dealing with a variety of life issues.
With 20 years of experience in residential, inpatient, and outpatient settings, my primary focus is helping individuals of all ages better deal with emotional regulation. This includes a range of mental health conditions, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, autism spectrum, obsessions, anger management, and interpersonal conflicts. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced significant life stressors and are looking for positive ways of coping. I provide both short- and long-term therapy for individuals seeking healthier methods of understanding and dealing with a variety of life issues.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents. I am particularly interested in helping families and schools work together to support students with unique learning needs as a result of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral difficulties. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral and problem-solving approach, as well as, narrative principals to assist clients with addressing the various challenges they are facing. I believe that therapy should be a safe and reclaiming space where strengths are built upon and challenges are addressed side-by-side.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents. I am particularly interested in helping families and schools work together to support students with unique learning needs as a result of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral difficulties. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral and problem-solving approach, as well as, narrative principals to assist clients with addressing the various challenges they are facing. I believe that therapy should be a safe and reclaiming space where strengths are built upon and challenges are addressed side-by-side.
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Hi, my name is Heather Kinsley (she/her). I will work with you to understand your present life through the lens of your past experiences, including your significant relationships and your family of origin. The stories we tell ourselves about our past impact our present deeply. My sessions are characterized by compassion, curiosity, and humor. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds (religious, economic, racial, sexuality, spiritual, educational, country of origin, etc...) and use their time with me to work through issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, neglect, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, etc...
Hi, my name is Heather Kinsley (she/her). I will work with you to understand your present life through the lens of your past experiences, including your significant relationships and your family of origin. The stories we tell ourselves about our past impact our present deeply. My sessions are characterized by compassion, curiosity, and humor. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds (religious, economic, racial, sexuality, spiritual, educational, country of origin, etc...) and use their time with me to work through issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, neglect, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, etc...
Andrea Freerksen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60615 (Online Only)
Sometimes our challenges overwhelm our typical ways of dealing with difficulties. Therapy can help to enhance competence, peace, strength, healing, and acceptance. My style is creative, collaborative, directive. I help you to access hope and visualize healing, empowering you to confront the biggest, baddest wolves in your life, when you're ready. I specialize in treating problems rooted in intense experiences. Sometimes what we learn to do to survive ends up creating problems for us later on. We'll work together to uncover what is holding you back and develop skills you need to live a rich, full life.
Sometimes our challenges overwhelm our typical ways of dealing with difficulties. Therapy can help to enhance competence, peace, strength, healing, and acceptance. My style is creative, collaborative, directive. I help you to access hope and visualize healing, empowering you to confront the biggest, baddest wolves in your life, when you're ready. I specialize in treating problems rooted in intense experiences. Sometimes what we learn to do to survive ends up creating problems for us later on. We'll work together to uncover what is holding you back and develop skills you need to live a rich, full life.
The idea of starting therapy can be overwhelming. My goal is to help ease some of the burdens you are carrying. Whether you are feeling held back by past events, experiencing stressful life changes, or if anxiety about the future is making you feel stuck; let's slow things down. By identifying areas of life that would benefit from improvement or balance, we can work together to establish a clear outlook for your future to enhance your quality of life.
The idea of starting therapy can be overwhelming. My goal is to help ease some of the burdens you are carrying. Whether you are feeling held back by past events, experiencing stressful life changes, or if anxiety about the future is making you feel stuck; let's slow things down. By identifying areas of life that would benefit from improvement or balance, we can work together to establish a clear outlook for your future to enhance your quality of life.
Making your first therapy appointment can be daunting. As a psychotherapist, I get that. It is my priority to make individuals, couples, and families feel understood, heard, and respected. Here's your opportunity to make a change in your life. ..............................Life has its challenges. My therapeutic approach is to help you navigate the process of overcoming difficulties within your life. I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are apprehensive about starting treatment, are motivated for change, and are open to working outside of their comfort zone.
Making your first therapy appointment can be daunting. As a psychotherapist, I get that. It is my priority to make individuals, couples, and families feel understood, heard, and respected. Here's your opportunity to make a change in your life. ..............................Life has its challenges. My therapeutic approach is to help you navigate the process of overcoming difficulties within your life. I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are apprehensive about starting treatment, are motivated for change, and are open to working outside of their comfort zone.
Hello, I am Kathy Daniher; a licensed clinical therapist and I have been providing clinical therapy for over 15 years. One of my greatest passions is being able to support individuals and help them to make the best choices for themselves. I believe that the only person that knows what is best for you is you. I know the importance of engagement and trust, and I strive to create an environment that is supportive and healing.
Hello, I am Kathy Daniher; a licensed clinical therapist and I have been providing clinical therapy for over 15 years. One of my greatest passions is being able to support individuals and help them to make the best choices for themselves. I believe that the only person that knows what is best for you is you. I know the importance of engagement and trust, and I strive to create an environment that is supportive and healing.
Much of the work of any talk therapy is trying to do things differently. Which is hard work! Often long-term work. I specialize in treating adults with longstanding difficulties, including depression and anxiety, unstable self-esteem, and loneliness. Many of the people I work with struggle in interpersonal relationships and have histories of trauma.
Much of the work of any talk therapy is trying to do things differently. Which is hard work! Often long-term work. I specialize in treating adults with longstanding difficulties, including depression and anxiety, unstable self-esteem, and loneliness. Many of the people I work with struggle in interpersonal relationships and have histories of trauma.
Being a therapist is a privilege and an honor. I care deeply about your reality and experience of the world. I have a Master's degree in Counseling, focusing on psychodynamic and feminist theory. My psychodynamic training means I have experience listening in a specific way that invites us, together, to discover and make meaning out of the experiences in life. I believe that gaining insight means learning to be open to learning about ourselves curiously and compassionately. All parts of you, including the ones deemed shameful or bad, are accepted into this space.
Being a therapist is a privilege and an honor. I care deeply about your reality and experience of the world. I have a Master's degree in Counseling, focusing on psychodynamic and feminist theory. My psychodynamic training means I have experience listening in a specific way that invites us, together, to discover and make meaning out of the experiences in life. I believe that gaining insight means learning to be open to learning about ourselves curiously and compassionately. All parts of you, including the ones deemed shameful or bad, are accepted into this space.
Hi! I'm passionate about helping clients achieve real, lasting growth through empowerment and self-discovery. As I work towards my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I bring experience from diverse settings to offer a personalized, evidence-based approach to therapy. I draw from proven modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Adlerian, Internal Family Systems (IFS). My goal is to create a warm, supportive environment where you feel safe to explore your experiences and build effective coping strategies.
Hi! I'm passionate about helping clients achieve real, lasting growth through empowerment and self-discovery. As I work towards my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I bring experience from diverse settings to offer a personalized, evidence-based approach to therapy. I draw from proven modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Adlerian, Internal Family Systems (IFS). My goal is to create a warm, supportive environment where you feel safe to explore your experiences and build effective coping strategies.
My approach to therapy is informed by mindfulness practices, focused on assisting my clients in "opening up" to the present moment while connecting to their values to strive toward their "Best Self!" I focus on assisting clients in attending to their relational concerns, which allows for them to overcome the emotional distress associated with a history of difficult and painful relationships. I find that it is my duty to establish a safe space where clients feel truly understood. In doing so, I feel honored to be able to "BE" with my clients, as they strive toward growth and empowerment.
My approach to therapy is informed by mindfulness practices, focused on assisting my clients in "opening up" to the present moment while connecting to their values to strive toward their "Best Self!" I focus on assisting clients in attending to their relational concerns, which allows for them to overcome the emotional distress associated with a history of difficult and painful relationships. I find that it is my duty to establish a safe space where clients feel truly understood. In doing so, I feel honored to be able to "BE" with my clients, as they strive toward growth and empowerment.
