Gottman Method Therapists in Cook County, IL
Are you having a hard time coping with stress and anxiety in your daily life? Maybe you’ve been struggling with communicating effectively in your various relationships or trying to heal from a relationship that recently ended? Do you find you have a hard time controlling your emotions or anger?
Are you having a hard time coping with stress and anxiety in your daily life? Maybe you’ve been struggling with communicating effectively in your various relationships or trying to heal from a relationship that recently ended? Do you find you have a hard time controlling your emotions or anger?
Javon Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640 (Online Only)
My clinical background is centered around providing a nurturing, nonjudgmental, and affirming space for clients from all walks of life. With extensive experience in group and individual therapy, I specialize in supporting individuals grappling with LGBTQ identity, racial identity, trauma, anxiety, depression, intimate partner violence, eating disorders, attachment issues, self-esteem, life transitions, stress, and relationships. I am deeply committed to establishing a therapeutic haven for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals, where they can freely express their authentic selves.
My clinical background is centered around providing a nurturing, nonjudgmental, and affirming space for clients from all walks of life. With extensive experience in group and individual therapy, I specialize in supporting individuals grappling with LGBTQ identity, racial identity, trauma, anxiety, depression, intimate partner violence, eating disorders, attachment issues, self-esteem, life transitions, stress, and relationships. I am deeply committed to establishing a therapeutic haven for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals, where they can freely express their authentic selves.
Angie Whitfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCATP
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60613
Waitlist for new clients
Greetings! Thanks for stopping by and reading my profile. I know that finding the right therapist-client relationship is vital to the therapeutic process and as such something I prioritize. I truly enjoy learning about and working with all of my clients and helping them use their strengths to meet their goals. We work together to build a strong therapeutic partnership that is holistic, strength-based, person-centered and considers cultural beliefs and backgrounds. I am bilingual (fluent in Spanish) and have a passion for tailoring treatment to meet the specific needs of the person. My style is compassionate and relational.
Greetings! Thanks for stopping by and reading my profile. I know that finding the right therapist-client relationship is vital to the therapeutic process and as such something I prioritize. I truly enjoy learning about and working with all of my clients and helping them use their strengths to meet their goals. We work together to build a strong therapeutic partnership that is holistic, strength-based, person-centered and considers cultural beliefs and backgrounds. I am bilingual (fluent in Spanish) and have a passion for tailoring treatment to meet the specific needs of the person. My style is compassionate and relational.
Lana El Masri
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
I work with singles, individuals, and couples and can help you with a variety of areas such as: communicating effectively, conflict resolution, understanding your attachment bond to your partner, managing your emotions, handling your anxiety and depression, and relationship and life stressors. These stressors include infidelity, deciding if you want to stay or leave your relationship, different attachment styles, cultural and religious differences, and general life unhappiness.
I work with singles, individuals, and couples and can help you with a variety of areas such as: communicating effectively, conflict resolution, understanding your attachment bond to your partner, managing your emotions, handling your anxiety and depression, and relationship and life stressors. These stressors include infidelity, deciding if you want to stay or leave your relationship, different attachment styles, cultural and religious differences, and general life unhappiness.
Don Rossoff
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068 (Online Only)
I seek to serve members of the clergy and their families in Illinois. You and your dear ones often experience great joy and meaning in your callings. Along with these, however, you frequently feel lonely, isolated, judged, never good enough, overwhelmed, overworked, underpaid, and dismissed, feelings which you dare not share with others. You need to be seen and heard by someone with whom you can freely express these emotions, speak your truth, and be your authentic self. With me, you will find a non-judgmental therapist who has had similar experiences and who understands the unique challenges which clergy and their families face.
I seek to serve members of the clergy and their families in Illinois. You and your dear ones often experience great joy and meaning in your callings. Along with these, however, you frequently feel lonely, isolated, judged, never good enough, overwhelmed, overworked, underpaid, and dismissed, feelings which you dare not share with others. You need to be seen and heard by someone with whom you can freely express these emotions, speak your truth, and be your authentic self. With me, you will find a non-judgmental therapist who has had similar experiences and who understands the unique challenges which clergy and their families face.
Nadia Jamison
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60607 (Online Only)
I aim to support you in uncovering personal insights, developing coping strategies, and building resilience against challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, loss, and relationship issues. I work with a diverse range of multicultural and unique clients, including adults, teens, and families, offering tailored support and guidance to navigate life transitions and promote overall well-being. Together, delve deep into family dynamics or personal aspirations to uncover areas for growth and development, with the intention to interrupt the unwanted cycles.
I aim to support you in uncovering personal insights, developing coping strategies, and building resilience against challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, loss, and relationship issues. I work with a diverse range of multicultural and unique clients, including adults, teens, and families, offering tailored support and guidance to navigate life transitions and promote overall well-being. Together, delve deep into family dynamics or personal aspirations to uncover areas for growth and development, with the intention to interrupt the unwanted cycles.
Christina Carbone
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, ALMFT, TLLP, LPC-C
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613
I believe relationships are fundamental building blocks of life. I strive to foster a non-judgmental, authentic, environment that honors the connection each individual has to the self, and the world in which they exist. My approach is collaborative, and focuses on client's fundamental inner strengths to promote growth and cultivate change. I lean into curiosity, humor, and compassion when working with my clients, and you can expect my techniques to be rooted in mind-body connection.
I believe relationships are fundamental building blocks of life. I strive to foster a non-judgmental, authentic, environment that honors the connection each individual has to the self, and the world in which they exist. My approach is collaborative, and focuses on client's fundamental inner strengths to promote growth and cultivate change. I lean into curiosity, humor, and compassion when working with my clients, and you can expect my techniques to be rooted in mind-body connection.
Do you feel like no matter how hard you try at work, in your relationships or as a parent, you still end up feeling defeated, misunderstood, and overwhelmed? Do you find yourself stuck repeating the same old patterns that only lead to more suffering? Are you ready to take back the control from your problems? Are you ready to re-write the story of your life? This is an invitation for deeper healing, lasting change, and cultivating a life meaningful to you.
Do you feel like no matter how hard you try at work, in your relationships or as a parent, you still end up feeling defeated, misunderstood, and overwhelmed? Do you find yourself stuck repeating the same old patterns that only lead to more suffering? Are you ready to take back the control from your problems? Are you ready to re-write the story of your life? This is an invitation for deeper healing, lasting change, and cultivating a life meaningful to you.
At Creative Life Counseling Services, I strive to provide mindful and competent healing for my clients. My primary focus is helping you to find fulfillment in your life, work, and relationships. By working together in therapy, you and I will identify productive ways to create a purposeful life. We will explore ineffective cycles of destructive behavior and strive to make positive change. I will provide the support and structure you need to see the extent of the control you have over your own happiness.
At Creative Life Counseling Services, I strive to provide mindful and competent healing for my clients. My primary focus is helping you to find fulfillment in your life, work, and relationships. By working together in therapy, you and I will identify productive ways to create a purposeful life. We will explore ineffective cycles of destructive behavior and strive to make positive change. I will provide the support and structure you need to see the extent of the control you have over your own happiness.
Valerie Lucas is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults with a variety of presenting issues. Dr. Lucas works with adults addressing depression, anxiety, other mood disorders, relationship issues, eating disorders, behavioral weight management, and increasing general coping strategies. Her theoretical orientation is cognitive behavioral, utilizing DBT strategies and techniques, and solution-focused feedback. She approaches therapy as a process to help clients recognize and build on strengths and collaboratively developing and working on goals to decrease psychological distress.
Valerie Lucas is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults with a variety of presenting issues. Dr. Lucas works with adults addressing depression, anxiety, other mood disorders, relationship issues, eating disorders, behavioral weight management, and increasing general coping strategies. Her theoretical orientation is cognitive behavioral, utilizing DBT strategies and techniques, and solution-focused feedback. She approaches therapy as a process to help clients recognize and build on strengths and collaboratively developing and working on goals to decrease psychological distress.
We live in a world where pushing through and tuning out are encouraged at every step. So many of us are caught up going through the motions of life, disconnected from what brings joy and connection with ourselves and with others. Often times we’re filled with shame about not “getting it right.” You’re here because you believe in something more for yourself. I’m here to help find what a fulfilled life means to you, together.
We live in a world where pushing through and tuning out are encouraged at every step. So many of us are caught up going through the motions of life, disconnected from what brings joy and connection with ourselves and with others. Often times we’re filled with shame about not “getting it right.” You’re here because you believe in something more for yourself. I’m here to help find what a fulfilled life means to you, together.
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John Charles Zibert
Counselor, PhD, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60626 (Online Only)
I collaborate with adults in individual and relationship counseling. Typical issues we work on together are depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, eating disorders, LGBT concerns, ACOA issues, stress, men's issues, and if it a specific client request - spirituality concerns. I offer Wednesday, Friday and Saturday appointments by telehealth exclusively. Due to the convenience and popularity of telehealth, I hold all sessions via telehealth and no longer offer in-person office sessions.
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If you aren’t sure how to begin figuring out who your authentic self is, you may feel like you’re alone, confused, or overwhelmed. You may think that because of past experiences that you are broken, undeserving, less than, not enough, or you can’t have access to an authentic and satisfying life. Working with me will help us unlock and challenge some of these beliefs so you can lean into new pathways to access pleasure, authenticity, and satisfaction.
If you aren’t sure how to begin figuring out who your authentic self is, you may feel like you’re alone, confused, or overwhelmed. You may think that because of past experiences that you are broken, undeserving, less than, not enough, or you can’t have access to an authentic and satisfying life. Working with me will help us unlock and challenge some of these beliefs so you can lean into new pathways to access pleasure, authenticity, and satisfaction.
I am here to assist others in their journey of healing. Life is wonderful but it can also give us a sense of insecurity and hardship. I have worked with many individuals providing mental health services in in-patient settings since 2015. I later started to work one-on-one with individuals with mood disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, martial issues, minority issues, first responders with family conflict, trauma and other issues that keep the individual from having an abundant life. I am here to provide you with knowledge and guidance on what your life can look like if you put faith in yourself
I am here to assist others in their journey of healing. Life is wonderful but it can also give us a sense of insecurity and hardship. I have worked with many individuals providing mental health services in in-patient settings since 2015. I later started to work one-on-one with individuals with mood disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, martial issues, minority issues, first responders with family conflict, trauma and other issues that keep the individual from having an abundant life. I am here to provide you with knowledge and guidance on what your life can look like if you put faith in yourself
Amy C Wagner
Psychologist, PhD, LMFT, ABPP, LCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60201 (Online Only)
On the journey through life we ride the path through an ever changing landscape. We encounter both predictable challenges precipitated by typical life cycle events as well as the unpredictable and unexpected. Sometimes we veer off course, lose our way or hit a road block. Lifecycle Therapy provides the guidance needed to try a new path and find our way forward again.
On the journey through life we ride the path through an ever changing landscape. We encounter both predictable challenges precipitated by typical life cycle events as well as the unpredictable and unexpected. Sometimes we veer off course, lose our way or hit a road block. Lifecycle Therapy provides the guidance needed to try a new path and find our way forward again.
Move Therapy and Wellness
LCSW, TIYT, LPC, E-RYT, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613
We support adults and adults experiencing emotional challenges including chronic stress, anxiety, sadness and depression, low self-concept, self-doubt, feelings being stuck, overwhelmed or hopeless and struggles with identity development and relationship challenges.
We support adults and adults experiencing emotional challenges including chronic stress, anxiety, sadness and depression, low self-concept, self-doubt, feelings being stuck, overwhelmed or hopeless and struggles with identity development and relationship challenges.
Anxious and depressive thoughts can often make us feel stuck in a cycle. I will help you gain a rich understanding of yourself and your past to take the first step toward processing any feelings of anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, and more. I prioritize learning about you as a unique individual and I cater my approach to suit your specific needs and goals. Together we will explore your values, identity, attachment style, culture, and relationship history. We will use this insight to address current thought/behavior patterns. This will help you to interrupt the cycle, get un-stuck, and live the life you desire.
Anxious and depressive thoughts can often make us feel stuck in a cycle. I will help you gain a rich understanding of yourself and your past to take the first step toward processing any feelings of anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, and more. I prioritize learning about you as a unique individual and I cater my approach to suit your specific needs and goals. Together we will explore your values, identity, attachment style, culture, and relationship history. We will use this insight to address current thought/behavior patterns. This will help you to interrupt the cycle, get un-stuck, and live the life you desire.
Rena Kassel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, AAPT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60625 (Online Only)
As an MA, LPC, I help individuals explore their thoughts, feelings and behavior to reach a more clear self-understanding and change long-standing patterns of behavior that may be disrupting relationships, work and study. The nonjudgemental and accepting nature of clinical mental health counseling makes it possible to face painful experiences. My client utilizes their capacity to change, seeking mental clarity, presence and balance. As a professional counselor I will work within clearly contracted, ethical boundaries, with respect for my clients, their values, their beliefs, their culture, to explore and resolve life difficulties.
As an MA, LPC, I help individuals explore their thoughts, feelings and behavior to reach a more clear self-understanding and change long-standing patterns of behavior that may be disrupting relationships, work and study. The nonjudgemental and accepting nature of clinical mental health counseling makes it possible to face painful experiences. My client utilizes their capacity to change, seeking mental clarity, presence and balance. As a professional counselor I will work within clearly contracted, ethical boundaries, with respect for my clients, their values, their beliefs, their culture, to explore and resolve life difficulties.
Camila Richmond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
It is common for human beings who experience trauma and life stressors to feel like their lives are unraveling. My passion is bringing healing to people who have been through a traumatic/stressful experience and also improve their lives. I enjoy working with adults of all ages. I am fluent in English and Portuguese. As a client-centered and trauma-informed therapist, I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative space and a vehicle for change.
It is common for human beings who experience trauma and life stressors to feel like their lives are unraveling. My passion is bringing healing to people who have been through a traumatic/stressful experience and also improve their lives. I enjoy working with adults of all ages. I am fluent in English and Portuguese. As a client-centered and trauma-informed therapist, I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative space and a vehicle for change.
Myrna Abdel-Aziz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613
Healing can be a daunting process and I believe no individual should have to go through it alone. The healing journey is unique to each person therefore I strive to create a warm, accepting, and collaborative environment through non-judgment and cultural humility. My main goal is to empower clients to recognize their own resilience despite the obstacles they face. Through a person-centered and diversity affirming lens, I work to create a positive dynamic with each client, meanwhile helping you recognize the impacts that your thoughts and behaviors have on your ability to lead a fulfilling life.
Healing can be a daunting process and I believe no individual should have to go through it alone. The healing journey is unique to each person therefore I strive to create a warm, accepting, and collaborative environment through non-judgment and cultural humility. My main goal is to empower clients to recognize their own resilience despite the obstacles they face. Through a person-centered and diversity affirming lens, I work to create a positive dynamic with each client, meanwhile helping you recognize the impacts that your thoughts and behaviors have on your ability to lead a fulfilling life.
