Therapists in Chicago, IL
Juan David Velasquez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
My ideal clients are those seeking to make a positive change in their lives currently and for the future. My typical clients start their therapeutic journey by seeking to alleviate symptoms such as anxiety, depression, emerging identities as well as life stressors. Our goal is to integrate parts of themselves previously unknown or unreachable and this is done by creating a safe and strong therapeutic bond. Although I work with a variety of folx, my passion lies in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as BIPOC.
My ideal clients are those seeking to make a positive change in their lives currently and for the future. My typical clients start their therapeutic journey by seeking to alleviate symptoms such as anxiety, depression, emerging identities as well as life stressors. Our goal is to integrate parts of themselves previously unknown or unreachable and this is done by creating a safe and strong therapeutic bond. Although I work with a variety of folx, my passion lies in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as BIPOC.
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.
Sylvester James Merritt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
Clients want to be heard and validated. Clients want to feel their experiences and feelings are acknowledged and not judged for thoughts and behaviors they do not know how to manage. So often the view of therapy is someone telling someone what to do with their life, when the therapeutic space should be a collaborative space that helps a client identify their strengths and how they can become the narrators of their lives again.
Clients want to be heard and validated. Clients want to feel their experiences and feelings are acknowledged and not judged for thoughts and behaviors they do not know how to manage. So often the view of therapy is someone telling someone what to do with their life, when the therapeutic space should be a collaborative space that helps a client identify their strengths and how they can become the narrators of their lives again.
I believe that relationships are the cornerstone of our lives. Envision yourself being able to more effectively communicate during, alleviate anxiety, and depression with more ease, and enhance your relationships. Together, with warmth and vulnerability, and a touch of humor (when appropriate), we’ll explore what’s bringing you in and achieve the self-improvement you’re looking for. Whether you're an individual seeking self-improvement or a couple seeking to enhance your partnership we’ll work on processing step by step life changes to help you regain balance and reclaim joy in your relationships.
I believe that relationships are the cornerstone of our lives. Envision yourself being able to more effectively communicate during, alleviate anxiety, and depression with more ease, and enhance your relationships. Together, with warmth and vulnerability, and a touch of humor (when appropriate), we’ll explore what’s bringing you in and achieve the self-improvement you’re looking for. Whether you're an individual seeking self-improvement or a couple seeking to enhance your partnership we’ll work on processing step by step life changes to help you regain balance and reclaim joy in your relationships.
My specialties include self-esteem and identity, victims of narcissism, relationship concerns, body image, anxiety, depression and trauma. I primarily use Psychodynamic approach while incorporating mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment, and Relational Therapy. I am warm and empathetic, humorous and honest. I provide a safe space where clients can explore and hopefully discover their purpose in life. I believe that our past experiences shape our lives and that it is important to carefully examine critical and sometimes difficult moments. I believe that there is no “quick fix” in therapy and that true change takes time.
My specialties include self-esteem and identity, victims of narcissism, relationship concerns, body image, anxiety, depression and trauma. I primarily use Psychodynamic approach while incorporating mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment, and Relational Therapy. I am warm and empathetic, humorous and honest. I provide a safe space where clients can explore and hopefully discover their purpose in life. I believe that our past experiences shape our lives and that it is important to carefully examine critical and sometimes difficult moments. I believe that there is no “quick fix” in therapy and that true change takes time.
Healing can be a journey. I believe asking for help is the hardest part of the healing journey. It’s difficult to find someone to open up and show your authentic self. I try to create a space that is welcoming to all parts of you. Clients who gravitate towards healing with me share values in learning, growing, change, and challenge. The majority of folks I see are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, First-gen/Immigrants, creatives, and/or trauma survivors.
Healing can be a journey. I believe asking for help is the hardest part of the healing journey. It’s difficult to find someone to open up and show your authentic self. I try to create a space that is welcoming to all parts of you. Clients who gravitate towards healing with me share values in learning, growing, change, and challenge. The majority of folks I see are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, First-gen/Immigrants, creatives, and/or trauma survivors.
Shelby Plummer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked with a wide array of individuals across many different intersections of identity and with many different presenting concerns/therapeutic goals. I enjoy working with every individual and find that I work best with folks who are hoping to take a more curious and compassionate approach to self-understanding and their mental health. While I am well-versed in the clinical side of therapy, my clients are the experts in themselves and their lived experiences. It is important for me to understand your value system and adapt our work together accordingly.
I have worked with a wide array of individuals across many different intersections of identity and with many different presenting concerns/therapeutic goals. I enjoy working with every individual and find that I work best with folks who are hoping to take a more curious and compassionate approach to self-understanding and their mental health. While I am well-versed in the clinical side of therapy, my clients are the experts in themselves and their lived experiences. It is important for me to understand your value system and adapt our work together accordingly.
You are here and you are ready to explore all the parts of you, perhaps more than ever, those which have been dismissed and shamed. You are ready to deepen the relationship with yourself and to feel emotions fully without guilt or shame, on your own or perhaps with your partner. You desire a space to explore the parts of you that feel unknown, “unacceptable,” "too much," or taboo. You are ready to show up and be completely you while someone holds space for you in your bravery and vulnerability. You are craving at least one space in your life where you can work toward being genuinely you. You long to be seen as who you are.
You are here and you are ready to explore all the parts of you, perhaps more than ever, those which have been dismissed and shamed. You are ready to deepen the relationship with yourself and to feel emotions fully without guilt or shame, on your own or perhaps with your partner. You desire a space to explore the parts of you that feel unknown, “unacceptable,” "too much," or taboo. You are ready to show up and be completely you while someone holds space for you in your bravery and vulnerability. You are craving at least one space in your life where you can work toward being genuinely you. You long to be seen as who you are.
Dee Lewke
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADCII, SAP, CCTP, MATC, CRPS
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60610
I am aware the path to healing can be a bumpy and uncomfortable one. I provide a compassionate and empathetic approach to this healing process. My approach looks at our internal wounds that left untreated, continue to cause pain. I like to ask, in the words of Dr. Gabor Mate’, ‘why the pain, not why the addiction?' We know using a substance or behavior is how we cope with the pain that feels unmanageable. Our pain, ‘dis-ease’, and dis-comfort often stems from unresolved grief & loss and are the result of 'what happened to us'. Let's look at what happened to us instead of what is wrong with us. I believe this approach decreases shame
I am aware the path to healing can be a bumpy and uncomfortable one. I provide a compassionate and empathetic approach to this healing process. My approach looks at our internal wounds that left untreated, continue to cause pain. I like to ask, in the words of Dr. Gabor Mate’, ‘why the pain, not why the addiction?' We know using a substance or behavior is how we cope with the pain that feels unmanageable. Our pain, ‘dis-ease’, and dis-comfort often stems from unresolved grief & loss and are the result of 'what happened to us'. Let's look at what happened to us instead of what is wrong with us. I believe this approach decreases shame
Originally from Belgium, I value bringing culture and life experiences into the therapy space. I want to create a safe and empowering environment that fosters change and growth from a strengths-based perspective to explore life’s challenges and to meet your goals. I describe myself as an eclectic therapist meaning I like to find the best approaches that fit and support your needs in the therapy room. This can range from a psychodynamic approach to using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills to practicing Mindfulness techniques.
Originally from Belgium, I value bringing culture and life experiences into the therapy space. I want to create a safe and empowering environment that fosters change and growth from a strengths-based perspective to explore life’s challenges and to meet your goals. I describe myself as an eclectic therapist meaning I like to find the best approaches that fit and support your needs in the therapy room. This can range from a psychodynamic approach to using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills to practicing Mindfulness techniques.
I work with individuals across the lifespan, with a special focus on emerging adults. I work with individuals with personality disorders, significant anxiety, and body image issues, and I work to reduce stigma and shame around these topics. I also have experience working with individuals and families whose lives have been touched by addiction, especially family members and friends of those with substance use disorders. I take a directive and empathic approach, and together, we will identify and remove barriers so you can live a radically genuine life.
I work with individuals across the lifespan, with a special focus on emerging adults. I work with individuals with personality disorders, significant anxiety, and body image issues, and I work to reduce stigma and shame around these topics. I also have experience working with individuals and families whose lives have been touched by addiction, especially family members and friends of those with substance use disorders. I take a directive and empathic approach, and together, we will identify and remove barriers so you can live a radically genuine life.
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Kinder Mind Illinois
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60612 (Online Only)
At Kinder Mind Illinois, we believe in fostering a supportive and empowering environment where mental wellness is prioritized and every individual’s potential is recognized. Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to meet the unique needs of adults, children, adolescents, couples and families.
At Kinder Mind Illinois, we believe in fostering a supportive and empowering environment where mental wellness is prioritized and every individual’s potential is recognized. Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to meet the unique needs of adults, children, adolescents, couples and families.
Jenna Jablonski
Counselor, MA,LCPC, CCTP, CADC, CSITP, CAGCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
I received my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University along with an additional certifications in substance use counseling, trauma, advanced grief, and integrative sex therapy. I use a person-centered orientation to treat adults with a variety of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, panic, life/relationship/education/career transitions, grief, issues with attachment and relationships, self-esteem and self image, chronic mental health challenges, and maladaptive coping including challenges with substance use, avoidance, codependence, self-harm, isolation, and people-pleasing.
I received my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University along with an additional certifications in substance use counseling, trauma, advanced grief, and integrative sex therapy. I use a person-centered orientation to treat adults with a variety of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, panic, life/relationship/education/career transitions, grief, issues with attachment and relationships, self-esteem and self image, chronic mental health challenges, and maladaptive coping including challenges with substance use, avoidance, codependence, self-harm, isolation, and people-pleasing.
I enjoy working with people of all ages and have additional training specialized in working with children and adolescents. I am very interested in play and creativity as tools in promoting wellness and healing. This can look like using art materials to explore emotions or guided visualizations to process and get to the root of an experience or issue.
I enjoy working with people of all ages and have additional training specialized in working with children and adolescents. I am very interested in play and creativity as tools in promoting wellness and healing. This can look like using art materials to explore emotions or guided visualizations to process and get to the root of an experience or issue.
Sam Ege
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613
Waitlist for new clients
If you often catch yourself worrying about the future or dwelling on the past, I imagine you're feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, wanting to feel secure in the present moment. My goal is to meet you right where you are and equip you with the tools to navigate life's challengesm while encouraging you to see things from different lenses in a safe environment where you can be yourself as we journey back to the here and now. My approach is encouraging, collaborative, and conversational in nature. I value authenticity, responsibility, integrity, and empowerment, both in and outside of the therapeutic setting.
If you often catch yourself worrying about the future or dwelling on the past, I imagine you're feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, wanting to feel secure in the present moment. My goal is to meet you right where you are and equip you with the tools to navigate life's challengesm while encouraging you to see things from different lenses in a safe environment where you can be yourself as we journey back to the here and now. My approach is encouraging, collaborative, and conversational in nature. I value authenticity, responsibility, integrity, and empowerment, both in and outside of the therapeutic setting.
Marta S Micko
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60606 (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Marta, Why just survive when we can thrive? This is the question we need to ask ourselves when thinking about starting therapy. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor that has worked extensively with individuals struggling with relationship dissatisfaction and other relational issues, depression, anxiety, anger and emotion management, emotional eating, panic attacks, trauma, struggles with self-esteem, stress-management and burnout, difficulties with parenting or co-parenting, career related hurdles and work dissatisfaction, adult ADHD, OCD, and intrusive thoughts.
Hi! My name is Marta, Why just survive when we can thrive? This is the question we need to ask ourselves when thinking about starting therapy. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor that has worked extensively with individuals struggling with relationship dissatisfaction and other relational issues, depression, anxiety, anger and emotion management, emotional eating, panic attacks, trauma, struggles with self-esteem, stress-management and burnout, difficulties with parenting or co-parenting, career related hurdles and work dissatisfaction, adult ADHD, OCD, and intrusive thoughts.
Judith L Weirauch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60640
I firmly believe in our capacity to make the choices necessary in order to live our lives fully and authentically, meeting life on life's terms. It is an act of courage to seek help when life's terms seem different than our own. Together we create the space for you to strengthen existing skills and develop new ones to achieve purpose, meaning, and contentment in your life and relationships. I believe in collaboration, respect, and humor to promote insight and change. We will create a safe environment in which you can feel empowered to enact the changes you desire.
I firmly believe in our capacity to make the choices necessary in order to live our lives fully and authentically, meeting life on life's terms. It is an act of courage to seek help when life's terms seem different than our own. Together we create the space for you to strengthen existing skills and develop new ones to achieve purpose, meaning, and contentment in your life and relationships. I believe in collaboration, respect, and humor to promote insight and change. We will create a safe environment in which you can feel empowered to enact the changes you desire.
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!
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!
Feeling stuck in a particular stage or area of your life? I use those “stuck” moments to help you uncover any inconsistencies and realign with your more authentic self. In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel like you're not enough or not doing enough. I work with you to set realistic goals that reflect your personal values, extending beyond just yourself to encompass work, family, and relationships. By shedding the weight of societal “shoulds” and timelines, you’ll gain clearer insight into who you are and how to live in true service to yourself.
Feeling stuck in a particular stage or area of your life? I use those “stuck” moments to help you uncover any inconsistencies and realign with your more authentic self. In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel like you're not enough or not doing enough. I work with you to set realistic goals that reflect your personal values, extending beyond just yourself to encompass work, family, and relationships. By shedding the weight of societal “shoulds” and timelines, you’ll gain clearer insight into who you are and how to live in true service to yourself.
For most people, we often find ourselves stuck in patterns, overwhelmed with circumstances and life can be unfair at the worst times. Life has a lot of metaphors for journeys because of how much they shape and twist around us, we can still get lost on the path forward. I believe that by building awareness in our behaviors, identity, emotions, social connections and past, will give you the best road map to really understand what is best for you. By acknowledging each client's unique background and identity (personality, goals, passions) I can create a strong and tailored treatment plan for their possible symptoms and concerns.
For most people, we often find ourselves stuck in patterns, overwhelmed with circumstances and life can be unfair at the worst times. Life has a lot of metaphors for journeys because of how much they shape and twist around us, we can still get lost on the path forward. I believe that by building awareness in our behaviors, identity, emotions, social connections and past, will give you the best road map to really understand what is best for you. By acknowledging each client's unique background and identity (personality, goals, passions) I can create a strong and tailored treatment plan for their possible symptoms and concerns.
