Person-Centered Therapists in Chicago, IL
Guided by humanistic principles, my therapeutic approach draws from person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
My therapeutic work focuses on individuals and couples exploring sex, intimacy, sexuality, and relationship matters. I understand the vulnerability involved in sharing these personal aspects of life, so I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and encouraging space through a strong therapeutic relationship built on authenticity, compassion, and shared laughter. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex-positive, and provide a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach.
Guided by humanistic principles, my therapeutic approach draws from person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
My therapeutic work focuses on individuals and couples exploring sex, intimacy, sexuality, and relationship matters. I understand the vulnerability involved in sharing these personal aspects of life, so I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and encouraging space through a strong therapeutic relationship built on authenticity, compassion, and shared laughter. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex-positive, and provide a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach.
Connection is an essential part of change. As an art therapist, I view the therapeutic relationship as a core foundation we build together. My counseling style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth, inviting curiosity and creativity into each session. Drawing from a strengths-based and person-centered approach, our work will center on your values and the changes you want to make in your life. Together, we can envision new paths and possibilities to help you navigate difficult times, while ensuring that you feel supported and celebrated along the way.
Connection is an essential part of change. As an art therapist, I view the therapeutic relationship as a core foundation we build together. My counseling style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth, inviting curiosity and creativity into each session. Drawing from a strengths-based and person-centered approach, our work will center on your values and the changes you want to make in your life. Together, we can envision new paths and possibilities to help you navigate difficult times, while ensuring that you feel supported and celebrated along the way.
Dominique S. Russell | Christian Therapist
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60605 (Online Only)
My approach is person-centered, warm, and considerate.
You may be stuck. Confused. Literally at a standstill in your life right now, and you don't know which way to go. Maybe you've confided in family, friends, your partner, and no one could give you actual advice and insight that will lead you in the right direction. I get it. I understand not knowing which way to turn and feeling inadequate and like no one can give you the answers you seek. Maybe you just made a wrong turn and need help getting back on track. Let me let you in on a little secret: The answer lies in you. Yes, YOU. You are capable of more than you realize, and you will soon find out.
My approach is person-centered, warm, and considerate.
You may be stuck. Confused. Literally at a standstill in your life right now, and you don't know which way to go. Maybe you've confided in family, friends, your partner, and no one could give you actual advice and insight that will lead you in the right direction. I get it. I understand not knowing which way to turn and feeling inadequate and like no one can give you the answers you seek. Maybe you just made a wrong turn and need help getting back on track. Let me let you in on a little secret: The answer lies in you. Yes, YOU. You are capable of more than you realize, and you will soon find out.
Chelsea Parkinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
Chelsea focuses on a person-centered approach with the understanding that everyone can learn and grow.
Chelsea Parkinson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in working with adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control problems, severe mental illness, and adjustment concerns. Chelsea graduated with her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Aurora University. She completed her Master's degree in Adult/General Counseling from Marquette University.
Chelsea focuses on a person-centered approach with the understanding that everyone can learn and grow.
Chelsea Parkinson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in working with adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control problems, severe mental illness, and adjustment concerns. Chelsea graduated with her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Aurora University. She completed her Master's degree in Adult/General Counseling from Marquette University.
Emem Itiat
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC, QMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
I utilizes a variety of evidence-based therapies including the Person Centered approach to foster the trust building process and increase client autonomy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), liberation psychology, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Navigating life's set backs, challenges, and adversities can absolutely take a toll on our wellbeing and ability to function, which is why it is important to know that you do not have to work through these concerns alone. I believe in the power of healing through promoting self-awareness, autonomy and empowerment, and also in people's strength to move towards change. Though suffering is a part of life, something that all humans share, working to manifest helpful and sustainable coping mechanisms, and skills that will work to serve you long term makes a difference in the quality of life a person experiences.
I utilizes a variety of evidence-based therapies including the Person Centered approach to foster the trust building process and increase client autonomy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), liberation psychology, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Navigating life's set backs, challenges, and adversities can absolutely take a toll on our wellbeing and ability to function, which is why it is important to know that you do not have to work through these concerns alone. I believe in the power of healing through promoting self-awareness, autonomy and empowerment, and also in people's strength to move towards change. Though suffering is a part of life, something that all humans share, working to manifest helpful and sustainable coping mechanisms, and skills that will work to serve you long term makes a difference in the quality of life a person experiences.
Sarah E Grove
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60625
I gratefully work with individuals, couples (LGBTQ-affirming), depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, emotion-focused couples training, family of origin, person-centered therapy, marginalization, emerging adult concerns, creating meaning, employment/career issues, spiritual concerns, mindfulness, self-esteem, trauma, and life transitions.
I value the power of the relationship between therapist and client and honoring my clients is foundational to my practice. I have been described as warm, authentic, welcoming, loyal, and someone safe with whom to disclose deeper feelings and experiences. I attempt from the first session to hone in and appreciate my clients' strengths, to listen deeply with genuine compassion, and to hold my clients' shared story with great value and reverence. I seek to facilitate the therapy office as a place where the inner wisdom of the client-- the inner self--can safely emerge.
I gratefully work with individuals, couples (LGBTQ-affirming), depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, emotion-focused couples training, family of origin, person-centered therapy, marginalization, emerging adult concerns, creating meaning, employment/career issues, spiritual concerns, mindfulness, self-esteem, trauma, and life transitions.
I value the power of the relationship between therapist and client and honoring my clients is foundational to my practice. I have been described as warm, authentic, welcoming, loyal, and someone safe with whom to disclose deeper feelings and experiences. I attempt from the first session to hone in and appreciate my clients' strengths, to listen deeply with genuine compassion, and to hold my clients' shared story with great value and reverence. I seek to facilitate the therapy office as a place where the inner wisdom of the client-- the inner self--can safely emerge.
Seeking therapy is a courageous act. As your therapist, I'm privileged to meet you where you are at. I view my clients holistically and with a humanistic lens to gain an encompassing understanding of their experience. My style of therapy is based in person-centered principles and guided by empathy, authenticity, understanding, and respect. I use cognitive behavioral strategies to identify patterns and barriers, enhance cognitive flexibility, and empower clients to carve out their unique path of individual fulfillment. My goal is for your life to be both more functional and fulfilling.
Seeking therapy is a courageous act. As your therapist, I'm privileged to meet you where you are at. I view my clients holistically and with a humanistic lens to gain an encompassing understanding of their experience. My style of therapy is based in person-centered principles and guided by empathy, authenticity, understanding, and respect. I use cognitive behavioral strategies to identify patterns and barriers, enhance cognitive flexibility, and empower clients to carve out their unique path of individual fulfillment. My goal is for your life to be both more functional and fulfilling.
I operate from a person-centered theoretical approach which means that I believe that the therapeutic process should be as unique as the individual receiving it.
I am passionate about working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and gender-expansive clients. Every person has a shared connection in our humanity and I believe we can learn, grow, and flourish through this connection. You come to me as a human experiencing difficulty and I meet you as a human welcoming you to a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment. My approach is centered around using empathy, levity, and authenticity to create a genuine, compassionate therapeutic relationship where you can feel free to share your concerns and learn new ways to grow.
I operate from a person-centered theoretical approach which means that I believe that the therapeutic process should be as unique as the individual receiving it.
I am passionate about working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and gender-expansive clients. Every person has a shared connection in our humanity and I believe we can learn, grow, and flourish through this connection. You come to me as a human experiencing difficulty and I meet you as a human welcoming you to a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment. My approach is centered around using empathy, levity, and authenticity to create a genuine, compassionate therapeutic relationship where you can feel free to share your concerns and learn new ways to grow.
Anna Siewers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60637
Waitlist for new clients
I use psychodynamic and person-centered approaches to work with adults, teens, couples, families, and groups.
Do life’s challenges feel all-consuming? Or maybe how you've been coping just isn’t working anymore? I get it. Anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and transition can feel overwhelming or impossible to navigate. I approach the therapeutic relationship as a fellow human, showing up with warmth, affirmation, and support. I fully believe that YOU are the expert in your own life, and I aim to uplift and celebrate your unique strengths while accounting for the identities and systems that impact your world. We will work in collaboration to establish openness and safety as you build towards greater healing.
I use psychodynamic and person-centered approaches to work with adults, teens, couples, families, and groups.
Do life’s challenges feel all-consuming? Or maybe how you've been coping just isn’t working anymore? I get it. Anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and transition can feel overwhelming or impossible to navigate. I approach the therapeutic relationship as a fellow human, showing up with warmth, affirmation, and support. I fully believe that YOU are the expert in your own life, and I aim to uplift and celebrate your unique strengths while accounting for the identities and systems that impact your world. We will work in collaboration to establish openness and safety as you build towards greater healing.
Sarah Pals
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60660 (Online Only)
My integrative approach includes: Existential Therapy, Mindfulness, CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic, Person-centered, and more.
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.
My integrative approach includes: Existential Therapy, Mindfulness, CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic, Person-centered, and more.
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.
Ashley Brouman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60613 (Online Only)
Ashley’s hope as a therapist is to support people with building a foundation to live a life that aligns with their values. Your experiences, environments, and relationships all shape who you are, but due to trauma and unhealthy connection you may experience distress and need support to ultimately move from surviving to thriving. Ashley approaches therapy as a collaborative relationship and prioritizes safety, empathy, and authenticity throughout the process. She values strength based, person centered treatment, and in your work together you will focus on what’s important to you while also challenge areas that are counterproductive.
Ashley’s hope as a therapist is to support people with building a foundation to live a life that aligns with their values. Your experiences, environments, and relationships all shape who you are, but due to trauma and unhealthy connection you may experience distress and need support to ultimately move from surviving to thriving. Ashley approaches therapy as a collaborative relationship and prioritizes safety, empathy, and authenticity throughout the process. She values strength based, person centered treatment, and in your work together you will focus on what’s important to you while also challenge areas that are counterproductive.
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My multicultural experience working with diverse populations tailor my clinical approach from an integrative, person-centered, and trauma-informed lens.
It is okay to feel chaotic or stuck in oneself, relationships, or family systems. Therapy with me is collaborative; nurturing a space that feels brave, nonjudgmental, and warm for each of you. My clinical belief is that in therapy, we may go through emotional challenges, which may come with pain and sorrow, alongside realization and compassion. To experience the healing we seek, we want to make room for emotions, thoughts, and experiences that are uncomfortable and hurtful. I know it takes a lot of courage to do so, and I would love to go on this journey with you.
My multicultural experience working with diverse populations tailor my clinical approach from an integrative, person-centered, and trauma-informed lens.
It is okay to feel chaotic or stuck in oneself, relationships, or family systems. Therapy with me is collaborative; nurturing a space that feels brave, nonjudgmental, and warm for each of you. My clinical belief is that in therapy, we may go through emotional challenges, which may come with pain and sorrow, alongside realization and compassion. To experience the healing we seek, we want to make room for emotions, thoughts, and experiences that are uncomfortable and hurtful. I know it takes a lot of courage to do so, and I would love to go on this journey with you.
I am Internal Family System (IFS) level 1 trained, and I utilize integrated style of therapy based on client/ person centered, IFS, and existential through trauma focused lens.
Are you searching for a more meaningful life with purpose, love, and acceptance? Most of us experience events that become roadblocks to having a fulfilled life. My clients find relief, growth, and healing when we work together with tenderness and courage to better understand and move through those roadblocks. I am here to help you discover your voice, feel connected, heard, seen, and understood. "Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom"- Victor Frankl
I am Internal Family System (IFS) level 1 trained, and I utilize integrated style of therapy based on client/ person centered, IFS, and existential through trauma focused lens.
Are you searching for a more meaningful life with purpose, love, and acceptance? Most of us experience events that become roadblocks to having a fulfilled life. My clients find relief, growth, and healing when we work together with tenderness and courage to better understand and move through those roadblocks. I am here to help you discover your voice, feel connected, heard, seen, and understood. "Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom"- Victor Frankl
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 7 years of experience in the field. I work with adults, minors, couples, or families and specialize in addiction, anxiety, depression, anger management, and coping skills. I take a person-centered, eclectic, and supportive approach while using Rogerian and Trust-Based Relational Intervention modalities. I holistically look at the person I'm counseling from their full environmental perspective and listen in a non-judgmental and accepting way.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 7 years of experience in the field. I work with adults, minors, couples, or families and specialize in addiction, anxiety, depression, anger management, and coping skills. I take a person-centered, eclectic, and supportive approach while using Rogerian and Trust-Based Relational Intervention modalities. I holistically look at the person I'm counseling from their full environmental perspective and listen in a non-judgmental and accepting way.
I have provided individual, couples, and family therapy to adults and adolescents for over 18 years. I have experience working with individuals and families from varied ethnic/cultural/sexual orientation backgrounds. My therapeutic orientation includes cognitive behavioral, strengths-based and person-centered approaches. I am a strong believer in "one size does not fit all" and adapt my approach based on client's needs and belief systems. I am supportive but can be directive when the clinical need arises. Currently, I only see clients on Wednesdays. I conduct therapy in Spanish as well.
I have provided individual, couples, and family therapy to adults and adolescents for over 18 years. I have experience working with individuals and families from varied ethnic/cultural/sexual orientation backgrounds. My therapeutic orientation includes cognitive behavioral, strengths-based and person-centered approaches. I am a strong believer in "one size does not fit all" and adapt my approach based on client's needs and belief systems. I am supportive but can be directive when the clinical need arises. Currently, I only see clients on Wednesdays. I conduct therapy in Spanish as well.
Jami Pugh
Counselor, MA, LCPC, ATR-BC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a licensed therapist & board-certified art therapist. I'm currently accepting new clients. I work with adults who are navigating anxiety, social anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, self-esteem, perfecitonism, life changes/transitions, grief, identity, and stress (work, school, relationships, etc). I offer a safe and supportive space for people to begin the healing process & move toward personal growth. I use a person-centered approach rooted in mutual respect, warmth, trust, and honesty. Empathy, creativity, and evidence-based practices guide my approach to helping people get unstuck and move toward their goals.
I'm a licensed therapist & board-certified art therapist. I'm currently accepting new clients. I work with adults who are navigating anxiety, social anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, self-esteem, perfecitonism, life changes/transitions, grief, identity, and stress (work, school, relationships, etc). I offer a safe and supportive space for people to begin the healing process & move toward personal growth. I use a person-centered approach rooted in mutual respect, warmth, trust, and honesty. Empathy, creativity, and evidence-based practices guide my approach to helping people get unstuck and move toward their goals.
In my work with clients, I may explore generational wounds, personal identities and context in the world, and the mind-body connection. I approach my work from a trauma-informed lens and am inspired by person-centered theory. I seek to build an authentic working relationship with my clients that is based in compassionate and affirming honesty. I am interested in helping people work through relational, family, and/or systemic trauma. I am also interested in helping people make sense of multiple truths in regards to conflicting social identities, coming to terms with harm they caused or complex grief.
In my work with clients, I may explore generational wounds, personal identities and context in the world, and the mind-body connection. I approach my work from a trauma-informed lens and am inspired by person-centered theory. I seek to build an authentic working relationship with my clients that is based in compassionate and affirming honesty. I am interested in helping people work through relational, family, and/or systemic trauma. I am also interested in helping people make sense of multiple truths in regards to conflicting social identities, coming to terms with harm they caused or complex grief.
Dax Julian Jemison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60637 (Online Only)
My foundational practice is rooted in person-centered therapy while understanding the importance of utilizing a tailored range of evidence-based practices.
I recognize and understand that anxiety, depression, trauma, and the compounding effects of those experiences can cause a sense of helplessness. Through my own human experience as well as serving in this setting. I recognize issues of ambiguity and recovery from problems that involve the mind, emotions, and spirit are long and arduous. The important piece is to keep these things in front of us as we relearn healthy skills to engage fully with life. We also must hold on to the understanding that we are solely responsible for our overall well-being.
My foundational practice is rooted in person-centered therapy while understanding the importance of utilizing a tailored range of evidence-based practices.
I recognize and understand that anxiety, depression, trauma, and the compounding effects of those experiences can cause a sense of helplessness. Through my own human experience as well as serving in this setting. I recognize issues of ambiguity and recovery from problems that involve the mind, emotions, and spirit are long and arduous. The important piece is to keep these things in front of us as we relearn healthy skills to engage fully with life. We also must hold on to the understanding that we are solely responsible for our overall well-being.
My approach stems from a relational perspective, drawing on psychodynamic and person-centered theories.
Our world can be daunting, filled with constant change and events beyond our control, leaving us feeling adrift. Yet, amidst uncertainty, there are moments of unexpected delight and fresh possibilities. As your therapist, my aim is to help you navigate both challenges and joys, moving towards a life lived fully and authentically. The therapeutic connection hinges on our bond, built on mutual respect, empathy, and empowerment. Using a collaborative, flexible, and culturally sensitive approach, I create a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and be yourself.
My approach stems from a relational perspective, drawing on psychodynamic and person-centered theories.
Our world can be daunting, filled with constant change and events beyond our control, leaving us feeling adrift. Yet, amidst uncertainty, there are moments of unexpected delight and fresh possibilities. As your therapist, my aim is to help you navigate both challenges and joys, moving towards a life lived fully and authentically. The therapeutic connection hinges on our bond, built on mutual respect, empathy, and empowerment. Using a collaborative, flexible, and culturally sensitive approach, I create a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and be yourself.
Patricia Lutz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, E-RYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60607
Modalities used within sessions include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Mindfulness, and more.
Patricia is passionate about holding space for you to find peace, and move through life's challenges. Change, growth, and healing can be incredibly daunting. It takes bravery to seek help. She holds safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space for clients to move toward their therapeutic goals. Patricia is thrilled to be a licensed professional counselor at Pure Health Center.
Modalities used within sessions include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Mindfulness, and more.
Patricia is passionate about holding space for you to find peace, and move through life's challenges. Change, growth, and healing can be incredibly daunting. It takes bravery to seek help. She holds safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space for clients to move toward their therapeutic goals. Patricia is thrilled to be a licensed professional counselor at Pure Health Center.
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