Therapists in Cook County, IL
I specialize in treating men/women from dysfunctional families who have anxiety/depression as a result of their upbringing. Treatment interests include Adult Children of Alcoholics, family dysfunction, anxiety disorders, depression, trauma. I utilize a direct interactive style contingent on the clients' needs. I help clients understand their emotional "blue-print" and create new learning and choices. I work with emotionally distant individuals, building communication skills and a positive sense of self. I have a special interest in men's issues, including difficulties expressing and understanding emotions and anger management skills
I specialize in treating men/women from dysfunctional families who have anxiety/depression as a result of their upbringing. Treatment interests include Adult Children of Alcoholics, family dysfunction, anxiety disorders, depression, trauma. I utilize a direct interactive style contingent on the clients' needs. I help clients understand their emotional "blue-print" and create new learning and choices. I work with emotionally distant individuals, building communication skills and a positive sense of self. I have a special interest in men's issues, including difficulties expressing and understanding emotions and anger management skills
Judith L Weirauch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60640
I’ve worked with adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups in a client-centered, strengths-based approach utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, trauma-informed, and mindfulness-based therapy.
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’ve worked with adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups in a client-centered, strengths-based approach utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, trauma-informed, and mindfulness-based therapy.
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 integrate traditional psychotherapy with coaching, mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems and other evidence-based approaches.
Do you feel that anxiety, stress and panic are taking a toll on you body and the mind? My approach to therapy is to create a safe space where you can explore and heal the difficult and painful issues that are showing up in your life. Together we will move beyond problem-solving into releasing the mistaken beliefs and core unresolved issues behind your symptoms. My body-centered and mindfulness approach allows me to work directly with your nervous system to address symptoms like anxiety, racing thoughts, and irrational fears as well as feeling stuck, depressed and unavailable or unresponsive to life and relationships.
I integrate traditional psychotherapy with coaching, mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems and other evidence-based approaches.
Do you feel that anxiety, stress and panic are taking a toll on you body and the mind? My approach to therapy is to create a safe space where you can explore and heal the difficult and painful issues that are showing up in your life. Together we will move beyond problem-solving into releasing the mistaken beliefs and core unresolved issues behind your symptoms. My body-centered and mindfulness approach allows me to work directly with your nervous system to address symptoms like anxiety, racing thoughts, and irrational fears as well as feeling stuck, depressed and unavailable or unresponsive to life and relationships.
Christina is a passionate advocate for children, teens, and adolescents in need. By using techniques like Play Therapy, CBT, and DBT, Christina helps clients develop a diverse tool kit to achieve their goals. Christina creates unique treatment plans for each client, providing therapy specific to their personal concerns such as anxiety, depression, school struggles, behavioral concerns, or family conflicts. Clients working with Christina find her to be warm, easy to connect with and flexible. Christina also takes a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to psychotherapy, allowing clients to feel safe to explore and grow.
Christina is a passionate advocate for children, teens, and adolescents in need. By using techniques like Play Therapy, CBT, and DBT, Christina helps clients develop a diverse tool kit to achieve their goals. Christina creates unique treatment plans for each client, providing therapy specific to their personal concerns such as anxiety, depression, school struggles, behavioral concerns, or family conflicts. Clients working with Christina find her to be warm, easy to connect with and flexible. Christina also takes a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to psychotherapy, allowing clients to feel safe to explore and grow.
Laura Willig Dink
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
Waitlist for new clients
My background is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Family Systems, and Integrative Problem-centered Therapy, which allows for a versatile approach to developing personalized care.
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families get "unstuck" from challenging relationship dynamics. I walk alongside clients as they navigate major and minor life transitions and the shift in identity that often accompanies these milestone moments. I provide support during the highs and lows. I recognize that while people may be able to handle it all on their own, they should not have to do it all by themselves. I help to empower adults and adolescents as they adjust to change and learn to embrace new skills and new perspectives on themselves and their relationships with others.
My background is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Family Systems, and Integrative Problem-centered Therapy, which allows for a versatile approach to developing personalized care.
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families get "unstuck" from challenging relationship dynamics. I walk alongside clients as they navigate major and minor life transitions and the shift in identity that often accompanies these milestone moments. I provide support during the highs and lows. I recognize that while people may be able to handle it all on their own, they should not have to do it all by themselves. I help to empower adults and adolescents as they adjust to change and learn to embrace new skills and new perspectives on themselves and their relationships with others.
I mainly see individuals ages 12 and above, with an emphasis on teenagers. My clients face challenges such as anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, identity issues, peer and family conflicts, and navigating life transitions. Additionally, I provide support to parents seeking guidance, and couples going through relationship strains. My clients are those who are willing, with me as their guide, to work towards emotional well-being through self-awareness, embracing their vulnerabilities, exploring their inner strengths, and welcoming the healing process.
I mainly see individuals ages 12 and above, with an emphasis on teenagers. My clients face challenges such as anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, identity issues, peer and family conflicts, and navigating life transitions. Additionally, I provide support to parents seeking guidance, and couples going through relationship strains. My clients are those who are willing, with me as their guide, to work towards emotional well-being through self-awareness, embracing their vulnerabilities, exploring their inner strengths, and welcoming the healing process.
With my background in sports psychology as well as behavioral health counselor; I view myself I'm a goal-oriented therapist. I value helping clients with their relationships, family issues, conflict, depression, and trauma; this can be in an individual or couple setting. My time and experience working in various areas of counseling have provided me with the foundation for providing both productive and collaborative therapy experience. I continue to learn cutting-edge research to help clients with their problems.
With my background in sports psychology as well as behavioral health counselor; I view myself I'm a goal-oriented therapist. I value helping clients with their relationships, family issues, conflict, depression, and trauma; this can be in an individual or couple setting. My time and experience working in various areas of counseling have provided me with the foundation for providing both productive and collaborative therapy experience. I continue to learn cutting-edge research to help clients with their problems.
I work with the whole person (which at times includes the family).
I have over 25 years experience treating adults, families, adolescents, and couples. I specialize in depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and psychotic disorders. I am a published author who has presented my research on group psychotherapy nationally and internationally. I am also a licensed massage therapist who practices mind/body work. As a past board member with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and a past member of APA's Task force on severe mental illness, I am an advocate for individuals and families who struggle with the stigma associated with these disorders. As a retired professor at Midwestern University.
I work with the whole person (which at times includes the family).
I have over 25 years experience treating adults, families, adolescents, and couples. I specialize in depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and psychotic disorders. I am a published author who has presented my research on group psychotherapy nationally and internationally. I am also a licensed massage therapist who practices mind/body work. As a past board member with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and a past member of APA's Task force on severe mental illness, I am an advocate for individuals and families who struggle with the stigma associated with these disorders. As a retired professor at Midwestern University.
Katie Bangs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NBCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Grange, IL 60525
The courage to show up for yourself is the ultimate act of strength and self-love. My goal is to meet each client where you are in your journey and provide trust, empathy and compassion to further explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences. I have supported those processing complex trauma, adverse childhood experiences, grief/loss, life transitions and strained family relationships. I have worked with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, codependency, chronic pain, self-harm and suicidal ideation. With a background in health and fitness, I bring awareness to one's physiological symptoms.
The courage to show up for yourself is the ultimate act of strength and self-love. My goal is to meet each client where you are in your journey and provide trust, empathy and compassion to further explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences. I have supported those processing complex trauma, adverse childhood experiences, grief/loss, life transitions and strained family relationships. I have worked with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, codependency, chronic pain, self-harm and suicidal ideation. With a background in health and fitness, I bring awareness to one's physiological symptoms.
Hannah Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, SSW, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60643
Are you looking for a therapist for yourself, your child, and/or your family? I am a Licensed Social Worker who provides in home and virtual therapy. I started my work within Chicago public schools, where I focused on providing therapy to a wide range of individuals. I focus on providing therapeutic services to neurodivergent individuals who may experience ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, emotional disabilities, developmental delays, traumatic brain injuries, and specific learning / intellectual disabilities. I am passionate and love what I do and hope my clients feel my authenticity throughout their time in therapy!
Are you looking for a therapist for yourself, your child, and/or your family? I am a Licensed Social Worker who provides in home and virtual therapy. I started my work within Chicago public schools, where I focused on providing therapy to a wide range of individuals. I focus on providing therapeutic services to neurodivergent individuals who may experience ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, emotional disabilities, developmental delays, traumatic brain injuries, and specific learning / intellectual disabilities. I am passionate and love what I do and hope my clients feel my authenticity throughout their time in therapy!
Heather Hollysmith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657 (Online Only)
My typical clients are fellow members of the LGBTQ community, other therapists, individuals struggling with fertility or family creation, and high conflict couples.
I believe much of what pains us in life comes back to our sense of connection. Whether it's a feeling of not fitting in, constant fights with your partner, or struggles with your identity and self-image, it's all about who we are and how we feel in relation to others. If you are feeling lost or alone or find yourself struggling in your relationships, let's rebuild these connections—to your partner, your current self, and your desired self. With compassionate support, we'll explore your patterns, understand how your past experiences shape your present reality, and navigate setting boundaries for healthier relationships.
My typical clients are fellow members of the LGBTQ community, other therapists, individuals struggling with fertility or family creation, and high conflict couples.
I believe much of what pains us in life comes back to our sense of connection. Whether it's a feeling of not fitting in, constant fights with your partner, or struggles with your identity and self-image, it's all about who we are and how we feel in relation to others. If you are feeling lost or alone or find yourself struggling in your relationships, let's rebuild these connections—to your partner, your current self, and your desired self. With compassionate support, we'll explore your patterns, understand how your past experiences shape your present reality, and navigate setting boundaries for healthier relationships.
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Depression, anxiety, and the stresses of everyday life can cause deep pain. Many times these issues center around family, relationships, physical, mental and emotional health, as well as one's work environment and searching for a sense of purpose. In these difficult moments, you most likely feel overwhelmed and stressed out, with a lack of work and rest balance, and a sense of unhappiness that can manifest itself in harmful ways. You need healthy ways to cope. You want to experience joy, feel more in control, and obtain a general sense of well-being in all the important areas of your life. I can help you with that!
Depression, anxiety, and the stresses of everyday life can cause deep pain. Many times these issues center around family, relationships, physical, mental and emotional health, as well as one's work environment and searching for a sense of purpose. In these difficult moments, you most likely feel overwhelmed and stressed out, with a lack of work and rest balance, and a sense of unhappiness that can manifest itself in harmful ways. You need healthy ways to cope. You want to experience joy, feel more in control, and obtain a general sense of well-being in all the important areas of your life. I can help you with that!
Randy Foreman
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60610
Waitlist for new clients
I've seen, heard and personally experienced the difficulty of finding a therapist when you hold marginalized identities. It's an honor for me to be able to provide a unique space for folks like us! I believe that understanding how our culture, gender, society, family, etc. inform our identities allows people to ditch the concepts or social expectations that don’t fit and pursue the ones that feel truly authentic. Let's show up as we are and get some solid work done!
I've seen, heard and personally experienced the difficulty of finding a therapist when you hold marginalized identities. It's an honor for me to be able to provide a unique space for folks like us! I believe that understanding how our culture, gender, society, family, etc. inform our identities allows people to ditch the concepts or social expectations that don’t fit and pursue the ones that feel truly authentic. Let's show up as we are and get some solid work done!
I am well versed in the treatment of grief/loss, anxiety (including separation and social anxiety), suicidal ideation, school/social difficulties, substance use, panic disorder, family conflict, Bipolar Disorder, depression and other mood disorders, ADHD/ADD (adult and children), identity formation and complex trauma.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and those in life transitions. I use a client centered, holistic approach to treatment in conjunction with evidenced-based psychotherapy such as DBT and CBT. I incorporate meditation, mindfulness, and behavioral modification techniques into assisting clients with change. My goal in treatment is to help clients reduce problematic symptoms and behaviors, identify root cause of issues and improve overall daily functioning and mood.
I am well versed in the treatment of grief/loss, anxiety (including separation and social anxiety), suicidal ideation, school/social difficulties, substance use, panic disorder, family conflict, Bipolar Disorder, depression and other mood disorders, ADHD/ADD (adult and children), identity formation and complex trauma.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and those in life transitions. I use a client centered, holistic approach to treatment in conjunction with evidenced-based psychotherapy such as DBT and CBT. I incorporate meditation, mindfulness, and behavioral modification techniques into assisting clients with change. My goal in treatment is to help clients reduce problematic symptoms and behaviors, identify root cause of issues and improve overall daily functioning and mood.
Brandy R Matthews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
I offer help to individuals who are dealing with depression and anxiety and feel unheard, mistreated, and silenced by their relationships, family, or society.
I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is crucial for helping individuals achieve their goals and affect positive change.
I offer help to individuals who are dealing with depression and anxiety and feel unheard, mistreated, and silenced by their relationships, family, or society.
I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is crucial for helping individuals achieve their goals and affect positive change.
Brittany Rogers
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
South Holland, IL 60473 (Online Only)
My name is Brittany Rogers and I am a licensed clinical professional counselor, a certified alcohol and drug counselor, and a proud millennial. I have been working in the mental health field since 2014 and have provided individual, couples, and family counseling as well as group therapy and facilitated workshops. I have worked at every level of care and I also have experience working with NFP organizations in the Chicagoland area and speaking on panels focused on mental health and relationship dynamics.
My name is Brittany Rogers and I am a licensed clinical professional counselor, a certified alcohol and drug counselor, and a proud millennial. I have been working in the mental health field since 2014 and have provided individual, couples, and family counseling as well as group therapy and facilitated workshops. I have worked at every level of care and I also have experience working with NFP organizations in the Chicagoland area and speaking on panels focused on mental health and relationship dynamics.
I have training in family systems therapy, Emotionally focused therapy, interpersonal trauma and attachment, and I am also a psychoanalyst in training at Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute.
You might look for individual therapy because you experience obstacles that happen again and again; you are trying to figure out who you are and what you want in life. You might be looking for couples therapy because you feel disconnected from your partner or have difficulty communicating; you fight or have difficulty with being intimate. You might be looking for family therapy because you don’t know how to connect with your kids; there is conflict in your family and you don’t know how to resolve it. You might be a person of color, immigrant or second generation and struggle with issues mentioned above.
I have training in family systems therapy, Emotionally focused therapy, interpersonal trauma and attachment, and I am also a psychoanalyst in training at Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute.
You might look for individual therapy because you experience obstacles that happen again and again; you are trying to figure out who you are and what you want in life. You might be looking for couples therapy because you feel disconnected from your partner or have difficulty communicating; you fight or have difficulty with being intimate. You might be looking for family therapy because you don’t know how to connect with your kids; there is conflict in your family and you don’t know how to resolve it. You might be a person of color, immigrant or second generation and struggle with issues mentioned above.
Are you done with feeling uncomfortable in your body? Are you exhausted from trying to battle the constant negative thoughts about yourself? You may even start to notice that these feelings and thoughts are getting in the way of you being able to enjoy your life. And so you try and reach out for support to family and friends. It helps to feel heard and yet you still aren't able to shake this self-doubt and sense that you just aren't good enough. You want to feel secure and confident, but trying to get there on your own just isn't working. It's become too tiring and confusing to feel better all on your own.
Are you done with feeling uncomfortable in your body? Are you exhausted from trying to battle the constant negative thoughts about yourself? You may even start to notice that these feelings and thoughts are getting in the way of you being able to enjoy your life. And so you try and reach out for support to family and friends. It helps to feel heard and yet you still aren't able to shake this self-doubt and sense that you just aren't good enough. You want to feel secure and confident, but trying to get there on your own just isn't working. It's become too tiring and confusing to feel better all on your own.
I have over 13 years of experience practicing therapy with children, adults, and families in a variety of settings who are dealing with a wide array of clinical issues. My main areas of clinical focus have been depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, low self-esteem, anxiety, panic, trauma, and anger as well as behavioral, family, and interpersonal problems. If you find yourself or your child challenged with constant worry, low mood, lack of motivation, anger or interpersonal struggles, I am here to help!
I have over 13 years of experience practicing therapy with children, adults, and families in a variety of settings who are dealing with a wide array of clinical issues. My main areas of clinical focus have been depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, low self-esteem, anxiety, panic, trauma, and anger as well as behavioral, family, and interpersonal problems. If you find yourself or your child challenged with constant worry, low mood, lack of motivation, anger or interpersonal struggles, I am here to help!
I offer a warm, empathic, and collaborative therapy space that reflects my passion for helping clients build fuller and more authentic lives. I have worked with individuals across the lifespan with various concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, identity, education/career, and family-of-origin. I also have specialized training in working with college students, immigrants, and trauma survivors. Regardless of what brings you to therapy, my culture-centered approach allows me to attend to the intersections of your cultural identities and how it impacts your experience of the world.
I offer a warm, empathic, and collaborative therapy space that reflects my passion for helping clients build fuller and more authentic lives. I have worked with individuals across the lifespan with various concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, identity, education/career, and family-of-origin. I also have specialized training in working with college students, immigrants, and trauma survivors. Regardless of what brings you to therapy, my culture-centered approach allows me to attend to the intersections of your cultural identities and how it impacts your experience of the world.
