Strength-Based Therapists in Chicago, IL
I utilize a strength-based trauma-informed emotion-focused approach to help clients reach their authentic selves.
I believe the meaning we create from our experiences and environment plays a significant role in shaping how we navigate, adapt, and survive the world. My priority is that we cultivate a collaborative non-judgmental therapeutic relationship that centers on safety, positive regard, genuineness, and openness. Within this space, my clients will be able to freely explore their vulnerabilities, express distressful emotions (pain, grief, anger, etc.), make greater meaning out of their experiences, and redefine past experiences.
I utilize a strength-based trauma-informed emotion-focused approach to help clients reach their authentic selves.
I believe the meaning we create from our experiences and environment plays a significant role in shaping how we navigate, adapt, and survive the world. My priority is that we cultivate a collaborative non-judgmental therapeutic relationship that centers on safety, positive regard, genuineness, and openness. Within this space, my clients will be able to freely explore their vulnerabilities, express distressful emotions (pain, grief, anger, etc.), make greater meaning out of their experiences, and redefine past experiences.
E.M. Branch and Associates,Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60643
Branch currently has a diverse staff of licensed and unlicensed clinical professionals who utilize a culturally competent strength-based approach when working with individuals, families and groups.
For over 19 years, Branch has provided culturally relevant clinical mental health services to individuals, families and communities on Chicago's south side. Collectively, Branch staff has more than 50 years of clinical and administrative experience. We serve more than 1500 individuals and families each year at our Beverly and South Loop locations.
Branch currently has a diverse staff of licensed and unlicensed clinical professionals who utilize a culturally competent strength-based approach when working with individuals, families and groups.
For over 19 years, Branch has provided culturally relevant clinical mental health services to individuals, families and communities on Chicago's south side. Collectively, Branch staff has more than 50 years of clinical and administrative experience. We serve more than 1500 individuals and families each year at our Beverly and South Loop locations.
The transitions through life often require facing experiences and developing new coping strategies. With 25 years of experience, I will walk with you through developing new skills and addressing past emotional pain. I approach this in a strength-based framework to build a better sense of self and more confidence. “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” James Baldwin
The transitions through life often require facing experiences and developing new coping strategies. With 25 years of experience, I will walk with you through developing new skills and addressing past emotional pain. I approach this in a strength-based framework to build a better sense of self and more confidence. “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” James Baldwin
I have a passion for working with neurodiverse individuals having done so in a variety of ways in the last two decades. I take a strength-based approach - let's find what makes your neurotype GREAT, and work with that! I am also honored to help people heal from trauma of all kinds and take a trauma-informed approach to therapy in a multi-disciplinary way. I am currently becoming certified as a CPTSD therapist in the NARM Model and also EMDR to help individuals suffering from trauma heal.
I have a passion for working with neurodiverse individuals having done so in a variety of ways in the last two decades. I take a strength-based approach - let's find what makes your neurotype GREAT, and work with that! I am also honored to help people heal from trauma of all kinds and take a trauma-informed approach to therapy in a multi-disciplinary way. I am currently becoming certified as a CPTSD therapist in the NARM Model and also EMDR to help individuals suffering from trauma heal.
I am a highly trained licensed clinical social worker with 15+ years of psychotherapeutic experience. Mine is a tailored, eclectic approach, utilizing techniques from psychodynamic and strength-based psychotherapy. My style is flexible so that I might better suit the individualized needs of families, parents, couples, and individuals seeking my help.
I am a highly trained licensed clinical social worker with 15+ years of psychotherapeutic experience. Mine is a tailored, eclectic approach, utilizing techniques from psychodynamic and strength-based psychotherapy. My style is flexible so that I might better suit the individualized needs of families, parents, couples, and individuals seeking my help.
I am a therapist who tends to be more direct in sessions. I am an active participant in my sessions, which can be seen through challenging my clients, helping them learn new tools, and actively participating in the conversation through questions and feedback. I love to work with both couples and individuals. Whether you are going through a life transition, dealing with anxiety, job dissatisfaction, or relationship struggles, I work through a strength-based approach and hope to empower my clients to help them make a change in their lives.
I am a therapist who tends to be more direct in sessions. I am an active participant in my sessions, which can be seen through challenging my clients, helping them learn new tools, and actively participating in the conversation through questions and feedback. I love to work with both couples and individuals. Whether you are going through a life transition, dealing with anxiety, job dissatisfaction, or relationship struggles, I work through a strength-based approach and hope to empower my clients to help them make a change in their lives.
Jessica Marcano
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, ALMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and families who struggle with grief, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, family or couples’ conflict or miscommunication. I take a strength-based approach that focuses on empowering clients to share their perspectives, and facilitates self-awareness, healing, and personal growth. The quality of our relationships and self-perceptions impacts the quality of our lives, thus I encourage clients to share their stories, explore alternative pathways, and move toward their desired change.
I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and families who struggle with grief, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, family or couples’ conflict or miscommunication. I take a strength-based approach that focuses on empowering clients to share their perspectives, and facilitates self-awareness, healing, and personal growth. The quality of our relationships and self-perceptions impacts the quality of our lives, thus I encourage clients to share their stories, explore alternative pathways, and move toward their desired change.
I utilize models of therapy that are strength-based and non-judgmental.
We all yearn for fulfilling relationships with our partners, family, and other important people in our social circles. Sometimes we need help navigating the complexities of our connections. I believe the therapeutic experience can help clients better understand themselves and their relational needs. I am a Couple and Family Therapist intern and a second-year Ph.D. student in the Couple and Family Therapy program at Adler University in Chicago.
I utilize models of therapy that are strength-based and non-judgmental.
We all yearn for fulfilling relationships with our partners, family, and other important people in our social circles. Sometimes we need help navigating the complexities of our connections. I believe the therapeutic experience can help clients better understand themselves and their relational needs. I am a Couple and Family Therapist intern and a second-year Ph.D. student in the Couple and Family Therapy program at Adler University in Chicago.
Through a strength-based approach that emphasizes mindfulness and empathy, we will collaboratively unpack and explore life narratives that impact you in the present moment.
Everyone has a story. While we learn language as children, we also learn languages within our relationships and interactions. The content of those interactions may eventually become the words that we speak. We learn to express ourselves according to these terms, but there is always more to the story. Through your lens, my goal is to help you cultivate awareness of specific patterns that perpetuate “stuck points” and support you while exploring your languages, interactions, and connections. I will provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment for us to explore the hurdles that impact your fulfillment and development.
Through a strength-based approach that emphasizes mindfulness and empathy, we will collaboratively unpack and explore life narratives that impact you in the present moment.
Everyone has a story. While we learn language as children, we also learn languages within our relationships and interactions. The content of those interactions may eventually become the words that we speak. We learn to express ourselves according to these terms, but there is always more to the story. Through your lens, my goal is to help you cultivate awareness of specific patterns that perpetuate “stuck points” and support you while exploring your languages, interactions, and connections. I will provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment for us to explore the hurdles that impact your fulfillment and development.
Joshua Hardwick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60625 (Online Only)
Theoretical approaches used in my practice are largely based off of strength-based, Cognitive behavioral, and psychodynamic theories.
Hi, my name is Joshua Hardwick, and I hold a clinical social worker license specializing in evidenced-based therapy/mental health. My primary approach to therapy consists of supportive listening, and introducing interventions/coping skills supported by research to improve wellbeing, life satisfaction, and daily functioning for people experiencing mood disorders and symptoms related to trauma. I believe that the individual is the subject matter expert on their life and experiences and only after offering empathetic listening, can understand how to help their specific needs.
Theoretical approaches used in my practice are largely based off of strength-based, Cognitive behavioral, and psychodynamic theories.
Hi, my name is Joshua Hardwick, and I hold a clinical social worker license specializing in evidenced-based therapy/mental health. My primary approach to therapy consists of supportive listening, and introducing interventions/coping skills supported by research to improve wellbeing, life satisfaction, and daily functioning for people experiencing mood disorders and symptoms related to trauma. I believe that the individual is the subject matter expert on their life and experiences and only after offering empathetic listening, can understand how to help their specific needs.
I utilize a strength-based trauma-informed emotion-focused approach to help clients reach their authentic selves.
I believe the meaning we create from our experiences and environment plays a significant role in shaping how we navigate, adapt, and survive the world. My priority is that we cultivate a collaborative non-judgmental therapeutic relationship that centers on safety, positive regard, genuineness, and openness. Within this space, my clients will be able to freely explore their vulnerabilities, express distressful emotions (pain, grief, anger, etc.), make greater meaning out of their experiences, and redefine past experiences.
I utilize a strength-based trauma-informed emotion-focused approach to help clients reach their authentic selves.
I believe the meaning we create from our experiences and environment plays a significant role in shaping how we navigate, adapt, and survive the world. My priority is that we cultivate a collaborative non-judgmental therapeutic relationship that centers on safety, positive regard, genuineness, and openness. Within this space, my clients will be able to freely explore their vulnerabilities, express distressful emotions (pain, grief, anger, etc.), make greater meaning out of their experiences, and redefine past experiences.
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Lotus Trauma Care
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CFTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60620 (Online Only)
We each take a strength-based approach and see you as the expert in your life.
At Lotus Trauma Care, each of our clients experience genuine engagement tailored to fit their individual needs. Our therapists are curious of your interests, your strengths, your passion, your motives, and your desires. We are eager to support you in being your best you. We don't assume that we have all the answers to what your path looks like. We know that your experiences are unique and your path needs to be too.
We each take a strength-based approach and see you as the expert in your life.
At Lotus Trauma Care, each of our clients experience genuine engagement tailored to fit their individual needs. Our therapists are curious of your interests, your strengths, your passion, your motives, and your desires. We are eager to support you in being your best you. We don't assume that we have all the answers to what your path looks like. We know that your experiences are unique and your path needs to be too.
I aim to individualize the therapeutic process to each client, utilizing a strength-based, relational, client-centered approach while integrating a combination of CBT, ACT, DBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness techniques.
First of all, I am happy you are here! I know it can be intimidating finding a therapist. I believe cultivating a positive therapeutic relationship is an important first step in fostering acceptance and change, and I hope to make this transition easier for you. I’ve worked with individuals with a history of trauma, ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, and those struggling with relationship and phase of life concerns. I'm interested in working with individuals facing attachment-related concerns and those who identify as Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA).
I aim to individualize the therapeutic process to each client, utilizing a strength-based, relational, client-centered approach while integrating a combination of CBT, ACT, DBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness techniques.
First of all, I am happy you are here! I know it can be intimidating finding a therapist. I believe cultivating a positive therapeutic relationship is an important first step in fostering acceptance and change, and I hope to make this transition easier for you. I’ve worked with individuals with a history of trauma, ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, and those struggling with relationship and phase of life concerns. I'm interested in working with individuals facing attachment-related concerns and those who identify as Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA).
Life can sometimes be challenging and painful. There are times when you need someone to talk to that’s objective, an outside source that’s compassionate and will not only listen but understand and “get it”.
Life can sometimes be challenging and painful. There are times when you need someone to talk to that’s objective, an outside source that’s compassionate and will not only listen but understand and “get it”.
I am passionate, and empathetic to the daily struggles impacting individuals in today’s complex world. I provide a warm environment while being direct in sessions. I use a strength-based approach to help clients identify and reach goals while understanding the individual needs and desires of each client. Viewing the individual in the context of their environment allows me to gain a more holistic view of the client and the external stressors impacting their daily lives. I strive to create a non-judgmental, safe and supportive space, empowering clients to fully utilize the therapeutic space. I am licensed in Illinois and Ohio
I am passionate, and empathetic to the daily struggles impacting individuals in today’s complex world. I provide a warm environment while being direct in sessions. I use a strength-based approach to help clients identify and reach goals while understanding the individual needs and desires of each client. Viewing the individual in the context of their environment allows me to gain a more holistic view of the client and the external stressors impacting their daily lives. I strive to create a non-judgmental, safe and supportive space, empowering clients to fully utilize the therapeutic space. I am licensed in Illinois and Ohio
Gabrielle Schiller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CTRS
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with young adults, women, individuals with disabilities, and marginalized/disenfranchised populations. My goal is to help clients discover and build skills to live a satisfying life through strength-based and solution focused interventions without overpathologizing the human experience. Integrating my education and experiences in Forensic Psychology, Art, and Therapeutic Recreation, I'm skilled in providing holistic, inclusive, and affirming psychotherapy.
I specialize in working with young adults, women, individuals with disabilities, and marginalized/disenfranchised populations. My goal is to help clients discover and build skills to live a satisfying life through strength-based and solution focused interventions without overpathologizing the human experience. Integrating my education and experiences in Forensic Psychology, Art, and Therapeutic Recreation, I'm skilled in providing holistic, inclusive, and affirming psychotherapy.
Denise Gaillard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60605
My approach to therapy is supportive and strength-based.
Have you experienced a devastating loss? Do you feel stuck and overwhelmed with feelings of sadness or anxiety? Is your self-esteem at an all time low? If you answered YES to any of these questions, know that you are not alone. Life happens to all of us, and we all need support. Do not continue to struggle in silence. I can help.
My approach to therapy is supportive and strength-based.
Have you experienced a devastating loss? Do you feel stuck and overwhelmed with feelings of sadness or anxiety? Is your self-esteem at an all time low? If you answered YES to any of these questions, know that you are not alone. Life happens to all of us, and we all need support. Do not continue to struggle in silence. I can help.
Rachel E Cull
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60606
Dr. Cull works from an integrative, strength-based model, utilizing her training in systemic, transgenerational and intrapsychic models of change, while also embracing meditation, mindfulness, and more "here and now" cognitive-behavioral skills clients can apply immediately. She easily connects to the similar parts in all of us, while still celebrating our unique individuality.She has an engaging, warm, relational style, and her natural and sometimes witty demeanor creates a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere, safe for exploration and recovery.
Dr. Cull works from an integrative, strength-based model, utilizing her training in systemic, transgenerational and intrapsychic models of change, while also embracing meditation, mindfulness, and more "here and now" cognitive-behavioral skills clients can apply immediately. She easily connects to the similar parts in all of us, while still celebrating our unique individuality.She has an engaging, warm, relational style, and her natural and sometimes witty demeanor creates a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere, safe for exploration and recovery.
Paulina Anna Miszczak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613
My therapeutic style is integrative and strength-based, drawing tools and techniques from Trauma Informed-CBT, DBT, Person-Centered and Liberation Psychology.
By empowering clients to rewrite their own narratives, I encourage them to take charge of their life stories and create the changes they want to see. Using a collaborative, individualized approach, I strive to promote a warm, supportive, growth-oriented therapeutic environment while celebrating multicultural diversity and intersecting identities. I believe that therapy can aid individuals in achieving a greater sense of inner harmony and healing by providing guidance, insight, and understanding. In session, I aim to create a safe space for clients to explore areas of stress in their lives which do not align with their ideal self.
My therapeutic style is integrative and strength-based, drawing tools and techniques from Trauma Informed-CBT, DBT, Person-Centered and Liberation Psychology.
By empowering clients to rewrite their own narratives, I encourage them to take charge of their life stories and create the changes they want to see. Using a collaborative, individualized approach, I strive to promote a warm, supportive, growth-oriented therapeutic environment while celebrating multicultural diversity and intersecting identities. I believe that therapy can aid individuals in achieving a greater sense of inner harmony and healing by providing guidance, insight, and understanding. In session, I aim to create a safe space for clients to explore areas of stress in their lives which do not align with their ideal self.
Susan Kottra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CODPII
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657 (Online Only)
Are you looking for treatment for trauma and substance use? Are you exploring gender or sexual identity? Are you managing chronic mental health concerns, family or origin issues or co-occurring mental health and physical health concerns? I have been practicing in the field of social work for 25 years. My approach is holistic and strength-based. I aim to create a safe space for you to explore personal struggles and experiences. I seek to help you gain increased awareness of your emotions and to cope safely and effectively. I believe in the power of individuals to create change through exploration and relationship.
Are you looking for treatment for trauma and substance use? Are you exploring gender or sexual identity? Are you managing chronic mental health concerns, family or origin issues or co-occurring mental health and physical health concerns? I have been practicing in the field of social work for 25 years. My approach is holistic and strength-based. I aim to create a safe space for you to explore personal struggles and experiences. I seek to help you gain increased awareness of your emotions and to cope safely and effectively. I believe in the power of individuals to create change through exploration and relationship.
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