Therapists in Evanston, IL
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Talk Dementia Care
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60202 (Online Only)
Practice devoted to concerns related to MCI, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias exclusively. I help care partners and significant others cope with the uncertainty a dementia diagnosis brings. My approach is empathetic and practical. Discussing feelings such as grief, anger, sadness and frustration can be very helpful in coping with the unwanted changes. I provide disease education about what to expect throughout the course of the disease. I also have expertise in care planning and can work with you to plan for the future and ensure that you are doing all you can for your loved one. Telehealth only. Weekend appt.'s available.
Practice devoted to concerns related to MCI, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias exclusively. I help care partners and significant others cope with the uncertainty a dementia diagnosis brings. My approach is empathetic and practical. Discussing feelings such as grief, anger, sadness and frustration can be very helpful in coping with the unwanted changes. I provide disease education about what to expect throughout the course of the disease. I also have expertise in care planning and can work with you to plan for the future and ensure that you are doing all you can for your loved one. Telehealth only. Weekend appt.'s available.
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Laura Elk-Weist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60201 (Online Only)
Are your thoughts are constantly racing? Do you feel like you can’t catch a break? You are not alone. Whatever you are facing, you deserve a space that is solely dedicated to supporting your needs. I have 17+ years of experience collaborating with individuals to quiet their inner critic, establish positive habits and implement strategies to become “unstuck” and find direction in the midst of life’s challenges.
Are your thoughts are constantly racing? Do you feel like you can’t catch a break? You are not alone. Whatever you are facing, you deserve a space that is solely dedicated to supporting your needs. I have 17+ years of experience collaborating with individuals to quiet their inner critic, establish positive habits and implement strategies to become “unstuck” and find direction in the midst of life’s challenges.
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Empathy and Focusing are my special skills. You can begin to learn Focusing and other valuable skills in our work together. I studied with Dr. Eugene Gendlin at the University of Chicago.
Everyone, growing up, learns some feelings are "bad." This produces obstacles to accurate perception.
I am skillful at helping you find conflict-resolving passages that could remain hidden to you searching alone. With empathy, I work to create a safe environment in which you can explore feelings that may be difficult to approach on your own.
Empathy and Focusing are my special skills. You can begin to learn Focusing and other valuable skills in our work together. I studied with Dr. Eugene Gendlin at the University of Chicago.
Everyone, growing up, learns some feelings are "bad." This produces obstacles to accurate perception.
I am skillful at helping you find conflict-resolving passages that could remain hidden to you searching alone. With empathy, I work to create a safe environment in which you can explore feelings that may be difficult to approach on your own.
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Life is complicated and seldom straightforward. We are often left facing challenges that are surprising and difficult to navigate. It may be a new role, a disappointment at work, a problem in a relationship, or some lasting echoes from the past that still show up, that causes us to feel anxious, angry, sad, confused and “stuck”. We try our best to manage by using coping strategies that turn out to be more problematic than helpful. We are then left thinking, what happened? Will I ever feel like my old self? Why can't I just get over this? If you are anxious, struggling to focus, overwhelmed by work or family, I am trained to help
Life is complicated and seldom straightforward. We are often left facing challenges that are surprising and difficult to navigate. It may be a new role, a disappointment at work, a problem in a relationship, or some lasting echoes from the past that still show up, that causes us to feel anxious, angry, sad, confused and “stuck”. We try our best to manage by using coping strategies that turn out to be more problematic than helpful. We are then left thinking, what happened? Will I ever feel like my old self? Why can't I just get over this? If you are anxious, struggling to focus, overwhelmed by work or family, I am trained to help
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You’re feeling overwhelmed. Your thoughts just feel out of control and disruptive to your life. Sometimes you feel defeated because everyday tasks are too much to handle. You have started to wonder if it will ever get better. You can see that there are factors in your past contributing to the way you feel now. Or maybe this just came completely out of the blue for you. Either way, you are struggling to make sense of it. You know that this isn’t the way you want to feel and you’re done trying to figure out how to make it better on your own. Our diverse team at Lamppost Wellness is here to light your path to healing.
You’re feeling overwhelmed. Your thoughts just feel out of control and disruptive to your life. Sometimes you feel defeated because everyday tasks are too much to handle. You have started to wonder if it will ever get better. You can see that there are factors in your past contributing to the way you feel now. Or maybe this just came completely out of the blue for you. Either way, you are struggling to make sense of it. You know that this isn’t the way you want to feel and you’re done trying to figure out how to make it better on your own. Our diverse team at Lamppost Wellness is here to light your path to healing.
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I am a LQBTQIA+ Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois. I am trained as a Family and Marriage Therapist. I have owned my practice since 2020. I have been in the field for 10 years and I have worked with all ages from 6 to 72. I help people manage schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, Complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, AD/HD, grief, marital distress and use many different therapeutic techniques such as Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness, Imago Therapy, Family Therapy and Psycho-education.
I am a LQBTQIA+ Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois. I am trained as a Family and Marriage Therapist. I have owned my practice since 2020. I have been in the field for 10 years and I have worked with all ages from 6 to 72. I help people manage schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, Complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, AD/HD, grief, marital distress and use many different therapeutic techniques such as Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness, Imago Therapy, Family Therapy and Psycho-education.
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Suzanne Hawley Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, ACHP-SW, AM
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60202 (Online Only)
Is your goal lowering your stress? Having better communication with family and medical providers? Broadening your social support? Improving your coping skills, including bereavement and grief? These are goals that I can help you achieve. I've been a therapist for many years working inside a hospital and supporting all walks of life. I can help you overcome anxiety, depression, grief, worry, stress, managing chronic illness, concerns about being a caregiver to family, and navigating life's challenges and transitions.
Is your goal lowering your stress? Having better communication with family and medical providers? Broadening your social support? Improving your coping skills, including bereavement and grief? These are goals that I can help you achieve. I've been a therapist for many years working inside a hospital and supporting all walks of life. I can help you overcome anxiety, depression, grief, worry, stress, managing chronic illness, concerns about being a caregiver to family, and navigating life's challenges and transitions.
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I have some shocking news: being a human is hard. Which is why I enjoy helping people navigate various life transitions, overcome challenging relationship dynamics (romantic, familial, platonic, professional, etc.), and heal from trauma. My approach is strengths-based and I often incorporate psychodynamic, Jungian, and Family Systems Theory with CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and consciousness-based interventions. Therapy with me is collaborative, holistic, and eclectic. I pride myself in creating a safe, judgment-free space for people to return to their most authentic selves, ultimately leading to a more meaningful experience of life.
I have some shocking news: being a human is hard. Which is why I enjoy helping people navigate various life transitions, overcome challenging relationship dynamics (romantic, familial, platonic, professional, etc.), and heal from trauma. My approach is strengths-based and I often incorporate psychodynamic, Jungian, and Family Systems Theory with CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and consciousness-based interventions. Therapy with me is collaborative, holistic, and eclectic. I pride myself in creating a safe, judgment-free space for people to return to their most authentic selves, ultimately leading to a more meaningful experience of life.
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Richard David Bograd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MS, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60201
Speaking to adults… Joseph Campbell defines Compassion as “…an immediate participation in the suffering of another to such a degree that you forget yourself and spontaneously do what is necessary.” With hybrid training as therapist, teacher, and coach, I compassionately support individuals exactly where they are in their life. Whether one wishes to address past trauma, wants to contemplate a career decision and change of environment, or wants support with relationships and life’s many unpredicted events, I create the space to do so at the pace and depth that the individual wants and is ready to successfully take on.
Speaking to adults… Joseph Campbell defines Compassion as “…an immediate participation in the suffering of another to such a degree that you forget yourself and spontaneously do what is necessary.” With hybrid training as therapist, teacher, and coach, I compassionately support individuals exactly where they are in their life. Whether one wishes to address past trauma, wants to contemplate a career decision and change of environment, or wants support with relationships and life’s many unpredicted events, I create the space to do so at the pace and depth that the individual wants and is ready to successfully take on.
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Deva Suckerman
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60201
Tough starts, early trauma, and missing pieces in our life story can affect how we feel about ourselves, connect to others, and manage day to day. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I have 25 years of experience working with children, youth and families in the context of child welfare. I am trained in adoption-competent mental health and have extensive experience working with individuals with developmental trauma, including those impacted by foster care. Looking at challenges through this lens can shed new light on what is happening and what is needed to move forward with less struggle and greater connection.
Tough starts, early trauma, and missing pieces in our life story can affect how we feel about ourselves, connect to others, and manage day to day. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I have 25 years of experience working with children, youth and families in the context of child welfare. I am trained in adoption-competent mental health and have extensive experience working with individuals with developmental trauma, including those impacted by foster care. Looking at challenges through this lens can shed new light on what is happening and what is needed to move forward with less struggle and greater connection.
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Kelly Matthews-Pluta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60201
As a trained Bowen Family Systems Therapist, I am eager to work with individuals, couples and families on the wide range of issues that exist in human life. I see all difficulties in life as opportunities to understand oneself better and think through the issues at hand. These difficulties can best be understood through a broad lens, that addresses all parts of an issue. Work in Family Systems allows one to fully comprehend one's part in the issue(s) and figure out the best next step.
As a trained Bowen Family Systems Therapist, I am eager to work with individuals, couples and families on the wide range of issues that exist in human life. I see all difficulties in life as opportunities to understand oneself better and think through the issues at hand. These difficulties can best be understood through a broad lens, that addresses all parts of an issue. Work in Family Systems allows one to fully comprehend one's part in the issue(s) and figure out the best next step.
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Starting therapy can be trying process, and often what's important is finding the right fit between a therapist and a client. Once therapy begins, it can be an incredible resource where an individual may regain a sense of balance and peace of mind, build more satisfying relationships, develop more effective communication, as well as find the sense of direction and meaning that allows one to thrive. I also work as a forensic expert in women’s reproductive mental health and consult with legal counsel on criminal cases that are relevant to an experience in the postpartum period, this includes murder, infanticide, neonatacide.
Starting therapy can be trying process, and often what's important is finding the right fit between a therapist and a client. Once therapy begins, it can be an incredible resource where an individual may regain a sense of balance and peace of mind, build more satisfying relationships, develop more effective communication, as well as find the sense of direction and meaning that allows one to thrive. I also work as a forensic expert in women’s reproductive mental health and consult with legal counsel on criminal cases that are relevant to an experience in the postpartum period, this includes murder, infanticide, neonatacide.
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Dr. Denise Simmons Giblin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DMin, MS, LCSW, EMDR, Couples
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60201
People come to me with problems of anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I have been in practice for 28 years working with adults of all ages, and I am attuned to understanding childhood patterns that no longer work and may contribute to one's current stress. Trained in both psychodynamic understanding, as well as the newer modes of somatic intervention, I remain focused while maintaining a constancy of care and compassion. As clients and therapists, we all work with our strongest intention to create a peaceful and centered approach to ourselves and with the people most important to us.
People come to me with problems of anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I have been in practice for 28 years working with adults of all ages, and I am attuned to understanding childhood patterns that no longer work and may contribute to one's current stress. Trained in both psychodynamic understanding, as well as the newer modes of somatic intervention, I remain focused while maintaining a constancy of care and compassion. As clients and therapists, we all work with our strongest intention to create a peaceful and centered approach to ourselves and with the people most important to us.
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I believe in the healing power of a strong therapeutic alliance. My practice is based on the conviction that with the right support, everyone can effect change in their lives.
I believe in the healing power of a strong therapeutic alliance. My practice is based on the conviction that with the right support, everyone can effect change in their lives.
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Northshore Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60201 (Online Only)
Life's unexpected stressors have a way of derailing even the most stable people. At Northshore Psychological, we provide confidential psychotherapy services to help you find relief and regain control of your life. I am a licensed psychologist with 20+ years of clinical experience. I use the most up-to-date, tested treatments while getting to know you personally to understand the nature of your particular concerns.
Life's unexpected stressors have a way of derailing even the most stable people. At Northshore Psychological, we provide confidential psychotherapy services to help you find relief and regain control of your life. I am a licensed psychologist with 20+ years of clinical experience. I use the most up-to-date, tested treatments while getting to know you personally to understand the nature of your particular concerns.
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Dr. Negin Motlagharani
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, ALMFT, CST
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60201 (Online Only)
As an individual, couple, and sex therapist I understand that it takes a tremendous amount of courage to address sex and relationship concerns in therapy. My goal as your therapist is to cultivate a safe and non-judgmental space that allows you to explore intimate conversations with ease.
As an individual, couple, and sex therapist I understand that it takes a tremendous amount of courage to address sex and relationship concerns in therapy. My goal as your therapist is to cultivate a safe and non-judgmental space that allows you to explore intimate conversations with ease.
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Seeking therapy can sometimes feel daunting. My goal is to help guide and support you through whatever life stressors you may be experiencing in an open, caring, non-judgmental environment. I am passionate about working closely with clients across their lifespan struggling with a range of personal issues. I strive to provide a safe emotional environment to help clients feel at ease discussing their concerns. I describe my approach as collaborative, authentic, and relational, and strive to prioritize cultivating a strong therapeutic relationship with clients.
Seeking therapy can sometimes feel daunting. My goal is to help guide and support you through whatever life stressors you may be experiencing in an open, caring, non-judgmental environment. I am passionate about working closely with clients across their lifespan struggling with a range of personal issues. I strive to provide a safe emotional environment to help clients feel at ease discussing their concerns. I describe my approach as collaborative, authentic, and relational, and strive to prioritize cultivating a strong therapeutic relationship with clients.
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Melissa Schleicher-Park
Counselor, LCPC, BC-DMT, CFRC
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60201
Not accepting new clients
I am a somatically-focused therapist, iRest Level 2 Meditation Teacher and life-long dance artist. I have worked as a healer in both community centers and privately throughout Chicago providing body/mind connective therapy in support of recovery from the effects of chronic mental dis-ease. My creative therapeutic approach is rooted in trauma-focused healing and the belief that each individual possesses the power to heal when provided with a safe, trustworthy and unbiased environment. I am a strong proponent of providing access to quality healthcare and healing services to all people regardless of income or socioeconomic background.
I am a somatically-focused therapist, iRest Level 2 Meditation Teacher and life-long dance artist. I have worked as a healer in both community centers and privately throughout Chicago providing body/mind connective therapy in support of recovery from the effects of chronic mental dis-ease. My creative therapeutic approach is rooted in trauma-focused healing and the belief that each individual possesses the power to heal when provided with a safe, trustworthy and unbiased environment. I am a strong proponent of providing access to quality healthcare and healing services to all people regardless of income or socioeconomic background.
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Ajit Samudra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in IL with over 20 years of experience helping children, teens, young adults, and families. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at Case Western Reserve University and completed his Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Indiana State University. Ajit also completed postgraduate studies at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Ajit has extensive experience working with children, youth, and families in community mental health and school settings. He has helped clients with a broad range of presenting problems, including school problems, ADHD, executive function, and emotion regulation difficulties. He has worked with clients exhibiting anxiety, depression, stress and anger management problems, adjustment to life transitions, self-esteem, and work/life balance in young adults. Ajit is a strong believer in collaborating with clients and families and using a systemic, multicultural lens to help clients cope with stressors and create positive change. He works with individuals, families and couples and enjoys working with clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
Ajit Samudra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in IL with over 20 years of experience helping children, teens, young adults, and families. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at Case Western Reserve University and completed his Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Indiana State University. Ajit also completed postgraduate studies at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Ajit has extensive experience working with children, youth, and families in community mental health and school settings. He has helped clients with a broad range of presenting problems, including school problems, ADHD, executive function, and emotion regulation difficulties. He has worked with clients exhibiting anxiety, depression, stress and anger management problems, adjustment to life transitions, self-esteem, and work/life balance in young adults. Ajit is a strong believer in collaborating with clients and families and using a systemic, multicultural lens to help clients cope with stressors and create positive change. He works with individuals, families and couples and enjoys working with clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
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Michelle Ferris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60202 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Michelle Ferris, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a deep passion for helping individuals heal and providing LGBTQ+ affirming care. My journey in therapy is all about empowerment, resilience, and celebrating the unique qualities that make you, you.
Hello, I'm Michelle Ferris, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a deep passion for helping individuals heal and providing LGBTQ+ affirming care. My journey in therapy is all about empowerment, resilience, and celebrating the unique qualities that make you, you.
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Number of Therapists in Evanston, IL
900+
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in Evanston, IL who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
85% | Relationship Issues |
78% | Self Esteem |
68% | Trauma and PTSD |
65% | Grief |
65% | Stress |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
95% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
59% | Aetna |
45% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Evanston, IL see their clients
74% | In Person and Online | |
26% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
19% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |