Video Game Addiction Therapists in Chicago, IL
![Photo of Sandi Cross, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/66dfa4e4-c67f-4433-9103-602c08248102/2/320x400.png)
Hi, My name is Sandi Cross. I hold a BS and MSW, both from the University of Illinois. I have spent my adult life working with children and families and am passionate about helping people identify and fulfill their goals while confronting the struggles along the way. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of life, include anxiety, depression, behavior concerns, anger management, and low self-esteem, I can help navigate these challenges and assist you with building effective skills. I have extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults with a focus on anxiety, self-esteem, and behavioral concerns.
Hi, My name is Sandi Cross. I hold a BS and MSW, both from the University of Illinois. I have spent my adult life working with children and families and am passionate about helping people identify and fulfill their goals while confronting the struggles along the way. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of life, include anxiety, depression, behavior concerns, anger management, and low self-esteem, I can help navigate these challenges and assist you with building effective skills. I have extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults with a focus on anxiety, self-esteem, and behavioral concerns.
![Photo of Meenal Patel - Lotus Wellness Counseling, LLC, MA, LPC, LCPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2f1261b9-df6a-42ce-99ad-04b32f18f881/1/320x400.jpeg)
Lotus Wellness Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60604 (Online Only)
I am compassionate and understanding psychotherapist who is dedicated to helping you through your daily struggles that might be interfering with your life. I'm able to support individuals (youth, adults, and elderly) while utilizing an integrative and collaborative approach. Being able to work with the individual to identify skills and values that they each hold to help them to the fullest. I have experience working with the LGBTQIA++ community. I am a trauma informed therapist, who utilizes active listening. Feeling alone when you are struggling is not ideal; I am here to help you identify coping skills to help you.
I am compassionate and understanding psychotherapist who is dedicated to helping you through your daily struggles that might be interfering with your life. I'm able to support individuals (youth, adults, and elderly) while utilizing an integrative and collaborative approach. Being able to work with the individual to identify skills and values that they each hold to help them to the fullest. I have experience working with the LGBTQIA++ community. I am a trauma informed therapist, who utilizes active listening. Feeling alone when you are struggling is not ideal; I am here to help you identify coping skills to help you.
![Photo of Kat Zwick, MA, LPCC, LCPC, LMHC, LPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8e37f3a4-7091-47e3-93af-53c12efdf91e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Kat Zwick
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LCPC, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60660 (Online Only)
Availability for new full fee clients in Spring 2024! I provide ADHD solutions-focused therapy to gender expansive, queer, and neurodivergent adult clients. This work is skills-based, fun, sometimes hilarious, compassionate, non-judgmental and meant to help clients reach their goals with executive functioning, distress tolerance, behavior change, task completion, short-term blocks or hurdles, and long-term planning, organization, and emotion regulation. I also offer short-term DBT 'tune-up' individual therapy for those who already have DBT skills training and are seeking some short-term assistance with a particular challenge.
Availability for new full fee clients in Spring 2024! I provide ADHD solutions-focused therapy to gender expansive, queer, and neurodivergent adult clients. This work is skills-based, fun, sometimes hilarious, compassionate, non-judgmental and meant to help clients reach their goals with executive functioning, distress tolerance, behavior change, task completion, short-term blocks or hurdles, and long-term planning, organization, and emotion regulation. I also offer short-term DBT 'tune-up' individual therapy for those who already have DBT skills training and are seeking some short-term assistance with a particular challenge.
![Photo of Dr. Charissa Simon-Wright, PhD, CADC, CODP-I, CTP, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c029d446-056d-4f43-9597-bc327400c3a4/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Charissa Simon-Wright
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, CADC, CODP-I, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60614
Charissa Simon-Wright earned her MS in Psychology with a Specialization in Addictions from Perdue University and a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology at Walden University with a specialization in Health Psychology. Charissa has also obtained certifications as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), a Co-Occurring Disorder Professional (CODP-I), and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
Charissa Simon-Wright earned her MS in Psychology with a Specialization in Addictions from Perdue University and a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology at Walden University with a specialization in Health Psychology. Charissa has also obtained certifications as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), a Co-Occurring Disorder Professional (CODP-I), and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
![Photo of Nathan Joseph Dykes, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/42c4889b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
My main strength is my ability to work with adults, parents, and adolescents that have either never been to therapy before, or those who have had a tough experience with it in the past. I am passionate about helping individuals overcome challenging transitions in their lives, recognizing and reversing harmful thought patterns, and using narrative techniques to help increase awareness and insight. Working together to form a therapeutic space that is completely personalized and comfortable is the first step.
My main strength is my ability to work with adults, parents, and adolescents that have either never been to therapy before, or those who have had a tough experience with it in the past. I am passionate about helping individuals overcome challenging transitions in their lives, recognizing and reversing harmful thought patterns, and using narrative techniques to help increase awareness and insight. Working together to form a therapeutic space that is completely personalized and comfortable is the first step.
![Photo of Joshua Boyd, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d2fee015-688c-4243-a3ec-ea00a98d92a4/1/320x400.jpeg)
Joshua Boyd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
Even when life is seemingly going well, our thoughts and feelings can make our days and nights a struggle. Living with mental illness or going through a challenging time can be like there is an ever-looming cloud blocking us from feeling the sun. It is my belief that therapy can help us see and feel the light again. Depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral or personality issues, and abuse & trauma can make us feel like we’re alone and without hope. Therapy can be a place where you don’t have to go through life’s struggles alone and get to learn coping strategies and solutions.
Even when life is seemingly going well, our thoughts and feelings can make our days and nights a struggle. Living with mental illness or going through a challenging time can be like there is an ever-looming cloud blocking us from feeling the sun. It is my belief that therapy can help us see and feel the light again. Depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral or personality issues, and abuse & trauma can make us feel like we’re alone and without hope. Therapy can be a place where you don’t have to go through life’s struggles alone and get to learn coping strategies and solutions.
![Photo of Christine Treski, LMFT, PCGC, CADC, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a437cfda-2f1a-4023-95d7-45d21a9ac9d6/1/320x400.jpeg)
Christine Treski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PCGC, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60606 (Online Only)
My approach to therapy is dually focused: I offer evidenced based interventions that teach skills and concepts to help you better manage emotional and mental discomfort. I also focus on insight, so I like to explore the deeper self, your existential curiosity, core beliefs, and values. I have found this approach can increase resilience, foster healing, and allow growth. I am collaborative, encouraging, and enjoy incorporating laughter and humor into sessions when appropriate.
My approach to therapy is dually focused: I offer evidenced based interventions that teach skills and concepts to help you better manage emotional and mental discomfort. I also focus on insight, so I like to explore the deeper self, your existential curiosity, core beliefs, and values. I have found this approach can increase resilience, foster healing, and allow growth. I am collaborative, encouraging, and enjoy incorporating laughter and humor into sessions when appropriate.
![Photo of Christopher Lee Ewald, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/17b60566-70bc-47c6-afcd-ad1087e2e78e/2/320x400.png)
Christopher Lee Ewald
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60606 (Online Only)
Often we struggle with our thoughts or experiences, and that struggle gets in the way of us living a complete and fulfilling life. Learning new skills to better manage your depression, anxiety... whatever it is, can be very helpful, but treatment with me will also focus on accepting those parts of you for what they are. Instead of struggling and fighting against those thoughts, those feelings, I try to take a different approach.
Often we struggle with our thoughts or experiences, and that struggle gets in the way of us living a complete and fulfilling life. Learning new skills to better manage your depression, anxiety... whatever it is, can be very helpful, but treatment with me will also focus on accepting those parts of you for what they are. Instead of struggling and fighting against those thoughts, those feelings, I try to take a different approach.
![Photo of Nicole J. Howell, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3edcd791-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
For over 15 years I have worked with children, teens and adults managing difficulties with social, emotional and behavioral difficulties. The diverse experience with each age has given me insight to share in the therapy room with you. I address each challenge with great care and energy to help move toward growth with you or your child to find understanding and greater ways of coping, being in relationships and thriving.
For over 15 years I have worked with children, teens and adults managing difficulties with social, emotional and behavioral difficulties. The diverse experience with each age has given me insight to share in the therapy room with you. I address each challenge with great care and energy to help move toward growth with you or your child to find understanding and greater ways of coping, being in relationships and thriving.
![Photo of Tom Alcock, PsyD, CADC, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40a73e91-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Personally, I know how difficult it was for me to get out of bed when suffering from depression and anxiety and to go about the everyday when concerned about having another panic attack. I know how valuable it was for me to have someone to talk to that wouldn't judge me or make me feel guilty about being exactly where I was at the time. The idea of "you should be fine", or "you have no reason to be anxious or depressed" is hurtful and doesn't help.
Personally, I know how difficult it was for me to get out of bed when suffering from depression and anxiety and to go about the everyday when concerned about having another panic attack. I know how valuable it was for me to have someone to talk to that wouldn't judge me or make me feel guilty about being exactly where I was at the time. The idea of "you should be fine", or "you have no reason to be anxious or depressed" is hurtful and doesn't help.
![Photo of Mark D. Parisi - Home Psych Services, P.C., PsyD](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c50534c-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Home Psych Services, P.C. is perfectly suited for clients looking for integrated behavioral healthcare where they can receive counseling, neuropsychological testing, and psychotropic medication management all under one roof with seamless coordination of care. Our ideal client is looking for a provider who will serve as a partner in change - respecting their unique goals and providing expert guidance to achieve these goals. Our clients appreciate that we use evidence-based treatment protocols and respect and honor diversity in our clients.
Home Psych Services, P.C. is perfectly suited for clients looking for integrated behavioral healthcare where they can receive counseling, neuropsychological testing, and psychotropic medication management all under one roof with seamless coordination of care. Our ideal client is looking for a provider who will serve as a partner in change - respecting their unique goals and providing expert guidance to achieve these goals. Our clients appreciate that we use evidence-based treatment protocols and respect and honor diversity in our clients.
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![Photo of Meghann Richko, LCPC, CYT, Yoga, Fitness, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0eac134b-fb16-47ca-bb14-b21430c5c431/2/320x400.jpeg)
Meghann Richko is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Yoga Therapist, and Fitness Professional. Her emphasis is on methods for managing a variety of conditions including but not limited to anxiety, depression, stress reduction, eating disorders, body image issues, mental and emotional disorders, improving nutrition, muscular skeletal issues, stress related illnesses, injury rehab and prevention, preventative health, and the psychological aspects of pain and pain management.
Meghann Richko is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Yoga Therapist, and Fitness Professional. Her emphasis is on methods for managing a variety of conditions including but not limited to anxiety, depression, stress reduction, eating disorders, body image issues, mental and emotional disorders, improving nutrition, muscular skeletal issues, stress related illnesses, injury rehab and prevention, preventative health, and the psychological aspects of pain and pain management.
![Photo of John Koh, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/44ef28b5-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
As a therapist, I work collaboratively with clients to treat and manage their mental health issues. Due to the nature of our practice, I work with a wide range of clients negotiating unique life challenges. I provide individual psychotherapy, family therapy, psychological assessments, and evaluations for schools. Clients that seek treatment are generally managing symptoms from depression, anxiety, trauma, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or stress related issues.
As a therapist, I work collaboratively with clients to treat and manage their mental health issues. Due to the nature of our practice, I work with a wide range of clients negotiating unique life challenges. I provide individual psychotherapy, family therapy, psychological assessments, and evaluations for schools. Clients that seek treatment are generally managing symptoms from depression, anxiety, trauma, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or stress related issues.
![Photo of Eli Lob, MS, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/48b52745-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Eli Lob
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60645
*Currently accepting new clients, including late afternoon hours* Are you feeling anxious, sad, or depressed? Perhaps experiencing fears, flashbacks, or just a nervous or heavy sensation? Perhaps you just need an empathetic, listening ear? There is hope! I work together with my clients in a calm, non-judgmental, refreshing manner, identifying the source of the concerns, and then together attempting to clear it out from the source. The goal is often not just to manage symptoms, rather to completely eliminate them. I utilize a variety of models customized to the needs of each unique individual.
*Currently accepting new clients, including late afternoon hours* Are you feeling anxious, sad, or depressed? Perhaps experiencing fears, flashbacks, or just a nervous or heavy sensation? Perhaps you just need an empathetic, listening ear? There is hope! I work together with my clients in a calm, non-judgmental, refreshing manner, identifying the source of the concerns, and then together attempting to clear it out from the source. The goal is often not just to manage symptoms, rather to completely eliminate them. I utilize a variety of models customized to the needs of each unique individual.
![Photo of Isis Lewis, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2cd7ef77-4ea2-46d8-bfbb-216417972edc/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a passionate and empathetic therapist with strong counseling abilities and an understanding of interpersonal familial relationships. I have experience leading clients through their struggles with interpersonal issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Through clinical experience, compassion, and empathy I support and assist those willing to make a positive difference in their lives.
I am a passionate and empathetic therapist with strong counseling abilities and an understanding of interpersonal familial relationships. I have experience leading clients through their struggles with interpersonal issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Through clinical experience, compassion, and empathy I support and assist those willing to make a positive difference in their lives.
![Photo of Sunshine Ballentine, BS, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5334034d-2c61-4f30-93b1-098a0e5ac2e8/1/320x400.png)
Sunshine Ballentine
Licensed Professional Counselor, BS, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
I view the counseling relationship as a partnership between the counselor and client. After getting to know you as an individual, we will work together to help you deal with emotional trauma, patterns in relationships, and other things in the past that are impacting your future. Improving communication, coping skills, strengthening self-esteem, and promoting behavioral change will help you feel better about yourself, your relationships, and your life. I offer virtual and evening appointments to accommodate your busy schedule. I provide a holistic, nonjudgemental, and inclusive environment to aid in your therapeutic experience.
I view the counseling relationship as a partnership between the counselor and client. After getting to know you as an individual, we will work together to help you deal with emotional trauma, patterns in relationships, and other things in the past that are impacting your future. Improving communication, coping skills, strengthening self-esteem, and promoting behavioral change will help you feel better about yourself, your relationships, and your life. I offer virtual and evening appointments to accommodate your busy schedule. I provide a holistic, nonjudgemental, and inclusive environment to aid in your therapeutic experience.
![Photo of DeJohn A Barnes, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8fe13597-f82a-4698-a45f-708ef647f5a9/2/320x400.jpeg)
LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services offers services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I incorporate traditional psychology with modern approaches. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and have a passion for incorporating pop culture into my therapeutic work. I utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Psychodynamic techniques. My style is educational, informative, and empathic. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and have worked extensively with persons who are developing their sexual identities.
LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services offers services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I incorporate traditional psychology with modern approaches. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and have a passion for incorporating pop culture into my therapeutic work. I utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Psychodynamic techniques. My style is educational, informative, and empathic. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and have worked extensively with persons who are developing their sexual identities.
![Photo of Euginia Ivanova, LCSW, CADC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d9847f7f-44a6-4881-9883-a6582dbc4640/2/320x400.jpeg)
My career as a therapist has afforded me opportunities to work with individuals from all walks of life. I immigrated to the United States from Kiev, Ukraine and feel intimately familiar with the challenges faced by all of the groups I mentioned. I am able to work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families and treat a wide variety of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, adjustment difficulties, grief / loss, relationship problems, family conflict, and addiction. I am proud member of Chicagoland’s Ukraine Community and am fluent in the Russian and Ukrainian languages.
My career as a therapist has afforded me opportunities to work with individuals from all walks of life. I immigrated to the United States from Kiev, Ukraine and feel intimately familiar with the challenges faced by all of the groups I mentioned. I am able to work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families and treat a wide variety of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, adjustment difficulties, grief / loss, relationship problems, family conflict, and addiction. I am proud member of Chicagoland’s Ukraine Community and am fluent in the Russian and Ukrainian languages.
![Photo of Anna Russo, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a0fefe4d-150e-4482-b1fc-8b69020bbdc2/1/320x400.jpeg)
Anna Russo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60610
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel the stressors of life weighing you down? Are you feeling like the way you've usually coped is not working for you anymore? I help people struggling with life on life's terms. Sometimes it's the buildup of life's events. Sometimes it's the ghosts of the past still whispering criticisms. Sometimes it's incongruence between your values and your actions. Sometimes it's a culmination of all of these. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, anger, addictions...or all you know is you're not feeling well and could use someone to talk to, I'm here to help. novuscounselingcollaborative.com
Do you feel the stressors of life weighing you down? Are you feeling like the way you've usually coped is not working for you anymore? I help people struggling with life on life's terms. Sometimes it's the buildup of life's events. Sometimes it's the ghosts of the past still whispering criticisms. Sometimes it's incongruence between your values and your actions. Sometimes it's a culmination of all of these. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, anger, addictions...or all you know is you're not feeling well and could use someone to talk to, I'm here to help. novuscounselingcollaborative.com
![Photo of Dr. Rachel Mae Dawkins, DSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e50f11d6-e49a-4010-ba36-2a1914f17324/1/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Rachel Mae Dawkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60601
I am qualified to help clients with trauma using EMDR and TFCBT. I also have experience with addiction and substance use treatment. I have experience with couples, individuals, families, and adolescents.
I am qualified to help clients with trauma using EMDR and TFCBT. I also have experience with addiction and substance use treatment. I have experience with couples, individuals, families, and adolescents.
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