Attachment-based Therapists in Oak Park, IL
Cassandra Sissom
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60301 (Online Only)
You often feel exhausted and low on energy, even after sleep, struggling with restless nights and frequent headaches or muscle tension, particularly in your neck and shoulders. Your stomach is unsettled, and your appetite fluctuates. You feel cynical and detached from daily tasks, becoming irritable over minor issues. Motivation for activities you once enjoyed seems lost, and you have trouble focusing, remembering details, and generating new ideas. You're distancing yourself from family and friends, lacking interest in hobbies, questioning your abilities, and taking more sick days. Discover what makes you happy and put yourself 1st!
You often feel exhausted and low on energy, even after sleep, struggling with restless nights and frequent headaches or muscle tension, particularly in your neck and shoulders. Your stomach is unsettled, and your appetite fluctuates. You feel cynical and detached from daily tasks, becoming irritable over minor issues. Motivation for activities you once enjoyed seems lost, and you have trouble focusing, remembering details, and generating new ideas. You're distancing yourself from family and friends, lacking interest in hobbies, questioning your abilities, and taking more sick days. Discover what makes you happy and put yourself 1st!
Hannah O'Connor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60302 (Online Only)
I provide clinical therapeutic services to individuals, couples and families. I am warm, compassionate and eager to partner with clients. I use a strengths-based approach and believe in the power of therapeutic relationships. My goal is to listen and understand clients and help them learn appropriate coping skills that can help them outside of the therapy session. I understand the courage it takes to ask for help.
I provide clinical therapeutic services to individuals, couples and families. I am warm, compassionate and eager to partner with clients. I use a strengths-based approach and believe in the power of therapeutic relationships. My goal is to listen and understand clients and help them learn appropriate coping skills that can help them outside of the therapy session. I understand the courage it takes to ask for help.
I am a sex therapist and licensed psychotherapist. Sexual health issues I address include: intimacy avoidance, low desire, shame and embarrassment, sexual trauma, negative body image, recovery from infidelity, open relationships, infertility, and performance issues. Other psychological issues I work with include: interpersonal conflicts, depression, bipolar, anxiety and thought disorders. Life circumstances that might bring you to call include: divorce, separation, breakups, life transitions: going away to college, entering the workforce, welcoming a child into the family, feeling stagnant or unsatisfied with a job or relationship.
I am a sex therapist and licensed psychotherapist. Sexual health issues I address include: intimacy avoidance, low desire, shame and embarrassment, sexual trauma, negative body image, recovery from infidelity, open relationships, infertility, and performance issues. Other psychological issues I work with include: interpersonal conflicts, depression, bipolar, anxiety and thought disorders. Life circumstances that might bring you to call include: divorce, separation, breakups, life transitions: going away to college, entering the workforce, welcoming a child into the family, feeling stagnant or unsatisfied with a job or relationship.
Nicole Sonnefeldt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60302
I enjoy providing therapy for adults and couples, including LGBTQIA+ and non-monogamous couples. I am poly, sex work, and kink - allied and -informed and am passionate about advocating for and working with these populations. My specialities are trauma/complex trauma, including couples and polycules where one or more partners have experienced trauma. I assist my clients in freeing themselves from cultural expectations, leading them to live their most authentic and fulfilling lives. I believe genuine connection and community are keys to healing, including the relationship we create together in therapy.
I enjoy providing therapy for adults and couples, including LGBTQIA+ and non-monogamous couples. I am poly, sex work, and kink - allied and -informed and am passionate about advocating for and working with these populations. My specialities are trauma/complex trauma, including couples and polycules where one or more partners have experienced trauma. I assist my clients in freeing themselves from cultural expectations, leading them to live their most authentic and fulfilling lives. I believe genuine connection and community are keys to healing, including the relationship we create together in therapy.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS (M-F 7am-4pm) Life's challenges are often unexpected. Yet, these obstacles are something we share and our struggles are what make us human. Fortunately, you do not need to navigate them alone. We will work through these challenges together as you rediscover your best self. My approach to therapy includes building a strong therapeutic relationship and providing clients with applicable tools for change. I value creating a safe space that promotes healing and fosters growth. I am passionate about understanding the root causes of problematic behaviors to help my clients maintain long-term stability after therapy.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS (M-F 7am-4pm) Life's challenges are often unexpected. Yet, these obstacles are something we share and our struggles are what make us human. Fortunately, you do not need to navigate them alone. We will work through these challenges together as you rediscover your best self. My approach to therapy includes building a strong therapeutic relationship and providing clients with applicable tools for change. I value creating a safe space that promotes healing and fosters growth. I am passionate about understanding the root causes of problematic behaviors to help my clients maintain long-term stability after therapy.
I believe that every individual possesses unique strengths and a tremendous capacity for change. While navigating life challenges can be difficult, I strive to cultivate a safe space that allows clients to honor their own process of transformation and healing. I deeply value the therapeutic relationship and aim to provide each client with a warm, open, and non-judgmental environment in which they can show up as their most authentic self. I place an emphasis on understanding the unique and multifaceted identities each client holds, as well as the contexts in which they are situated.
I believe that every individual possesses unique strengths and a tremendous capacity for change. While navigating life challenges can be difficult, I strive to cultivate a safe space that allows clients to honor their own process of transformation and healing. I deeply value the therapeutic relationship and aim to provide each client with a warm, open, and non-judgmental environment in which they can show up as their most authentic self. I place an emphasis on understanding the unique and multifaceted identities each client holds, as well as the contexts in which they are situated.
As a therapist at a variety of school and wilderness therapy settings, I have been working with adolescents and young adults for over 10 years now. I recognize the unique challenges teenagers are faced with today and how to connect with them in a meaningful way. I also realize that starting therapy for the first time can be a daunting experience for anyone. Taking the first step to get help is often the most difficult. That's why it's my priority to make sure new clients are greeted with empathy, they feel heard and as though they're walking into a comfortable, non-judgmental environment.
As a therapist at a variety of school and wilderness therapy settings, I have been working with adolescents and young adults for over 10 years now. I recognize the unique challenges teenagers are faced with today and how to connect with them in a meaningful way. I also realize that starting therapy for the first time can be a daunting experience for anyone. Taking the first step to get help is often the most difficult. That's why it's my priority to make sure new clients are greeted with empathy, they feel heard and as though they're walking into a comfortable, non-judgmental environment.
Paige T Christian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CFTP
Verified Verified
Oak Park, IL 60302 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I provide EMDR therapy intensives for deeper trauma recovery work. I currently have no waitlist for intensives. These are tailored to work for anyone experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma, or depression. If you want to feel better and meet with someone who can hold space and help, I have over a decade worth of experience working with women who are wanting to heal from past hurts and live with more confidence, clarity, and purpose.
I provide EMDR therapy intensives for deeper trauma recovery work. I currently have no waitlist for intensives. These are tailored to work for anyone experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma, or depression. If you want to feel better and meet with someone who can hold space and help, I have over a decade worth of experience working with women who are wanting to heal from past hurts and live with more confidence, clarity, and purpose.
The journey to parenthood can be filled with a spectrum of emotions, ranging from excitement to anxiety or hope to grief. I’m dedicated to guiding individuals through these complex experiences, specifically those facing perinatal mood disorders, infertility, pregnancy loss, and the challenges of becoming a parent. My mission is to create a compassionate space where you can explore your emotions and find your path to healing. Together, we will focus on creating connection through empathy, warmth and humor. Sessions with me are meant to be a collaborative space for us to develop a unique pace that best suits you and your needs.
The journey to parenthood can be filled with a spectrum of emotions, ranging from excitement to anxiety or hope to grief. I’m dedicated to guiding individuals through these complex experiences, specifically those facing perinatal mood disorders, infertility, pregnancy loss, and the challenges of becoming a parent. My mission is to create a compassionate space where you can explore your emotions and find your path to healing. Together, we will focus on creating connection through empathy, warmth and humor. Sessions with me are meant to be a collaborative space for us to develop a unique pace that best suits you and your needs.
Samantha Skvaril
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60301 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
If you grew up in a challenging or unstable environment, it’s no surprise you’re feeling stuck—whether it’s struggling with people-pleasing, blurred boundaries, or navigating the impacts of relational trauma. These patterns can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to sort through them alone. I help clients untangle the connection between their past relationships and present struggles, using an insight-driven approach to uncover the “why” behind your behaviors.
If you grew up in a challenging or unstable environment, it’s no surprise you’re feeling stuck—whether it’s struggling with people-pleasing, blurred boundaries, or navigating the impacts of relational trauma. These patterns can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to sort through them alone. I help clients untangle the connection between their past relationships and present struggles, using an insight-driven approach to uncover the “why” behind your behaviors.
Begin Within Therapy was established in 2015. We believe within every person lies a meaningful story. We are a group of therapists who are all attachment-focused and trauma-informed and ready to understand your story. We offer a variety of therapy options to help you meet your goals, that include options outside of traditional talk therapy, as well as more traditional therapy modalities. Please give us a call to speak with our director and determine which therapist would be the best fit for you.
Begin Within Therapy was established in 2015. We believe within every person lies a meaningful story. We are a group of therapists who are all attachment-focused and trauma-informed and ready to understand your story. We offer a variety of therapy options to help you meet your goals, that include options outside of traditional talk therapy, as well as more traditional therapy modalities. Please give us a call to speak with our director and determine which therapist would be the best fit for you.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oak Park, IL 60304 (Online Only)
Life’s stressors can gradually chip away at our spirit and energy, impacting our moods, physical health, sleep, and overall well-being. Whether the stress stems from feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, feeling stuck, or revisiting/reliving painful experience(s) - finding a path to relief often begins with identifying the root causes and exploring the mind-body connection. Gaining insight into these underlying factors can be a crucial first step towards feeling better.
Life’s stressors can gradually chip away at our spirit and energy, impacting our moods, physical health, sleep, and overall well-being. Whether the stress stems from feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, feeling stuck, or revisiting/reliving painful experience(s) - finding a path to relief often begins with identifying the root causes and exploring the mind-body connection. Gaining insight into these underlying factors can be a crucial first step towards feeling better.
Jesenia Chavez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60302 (Online Only)
I am a queer, second-generation immigrant Latiné psychotherapist who partners with folks to navigate the demands of a society that are so often limiting and oppressive to us. I'm passionate about working with people of the global majority, adults that grew up in dysfunctional family systems, and queer folks that have historically felt different or othered. Therapy can be a chance to slow down and become curious about what in ourselves might need our attention. And as you embark on this journey toward self-awareness, I will collaborate with you to turn toward the parts of yourself that have been disowned or burdened by pain.
I am a queer, second-generation immigrant Latiné psychotherapist who partners with folks to navigate the demands of a society that are so often limiting and oppressive to us. I'm passionate about working with people of the global majority, adults that grew up in dysfunctional family systems, and queer folks that have historically felt different or othered. Therapy can be a chance to slow down and become curious about what in ourselves might need our attention. And as you embark on this journey toward self-awareness, I will collaborate with you to turn toward the parts of yourself that have been disowned or burdened by pain.
Veleka J Avant
Licensed Social Worker, LSW, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60302 (Online Only)
You’re likely here because life has become overwhelmingly challenging. Sure, you’re surviving (and others may look at you and think you have it all together), but inside you feel sad, angry, ashamed, stuck, and exhausted. You’ve always been the “giver” in your life, and saying “no,” feels like a luxury and beyond your reach. If you're ready to experience a healthier life, I'd like to provide you with a space to start prioritizing yourself and get the support you need to regain a sense of control and peace. Together, we can work through complex relationships, emotions, and uncertainties you're facing in a non-judgmental environment.
You’re likely here because life has become overwhelmingly challenging. Sure, you’re surviving (and others may look at you and think you have it all together), but inside you feel sad, angry, ashamed, stuck, and exhausted. You’ve always been the “giver” in your life, and saying “no,” feels like a luxury and beyond your reach. If you're ready to experience a healthier life, I'd like to provide you with a space to start prioritizing yourself and get the support you need to regain a sense of control and peace. Together, we can work through complex relationships, emotions, and uncertainties you're facing in a non-judgmental environment.
Feeling stuck or unhappy in your life or relationships? Are you looking to change old patterns or habits that are keeping you from having the relationship you want? I’m passionate and skilled at working with individuals and couples struggling with life transitions, relationship difficulties, premarital concerns, anxiety, attachment, self-esteem, and family discord. I see my clients as unique, strong, and capable beings and I utilize your strengths to support bringing about positive change. I believe we all need a shoulder to cry on and a place to be honest + vulnerable, so my goal is that you feel safe and comfortable in session.
Feeling stuck or unhappy in your life or relationships? Are you looking to change old patterns or habits that are keeping you from having the relationship you want? I’m passionate and skilled at working with individuals and couples struggling with life transitions, relationship difficulties, premarital concerns, anxiety, attachment, self-esteem, and family discord. I see my clients as unique, strong, and capable beings and I utilize your strengths to support bringing about positive change. I believe we all need a shoulder to cry on and a place to be honest + vulnerable, so my goal is that you feel safe and comfortable in session.
Stephanie Quigley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60301
I bring a compassionate, authentic, and genuine approach in working with individuals and couples. My practice is founded upon great empathy and the belief that each client has the potential to lead the meaningful life they envision for themselves. In entering the therapeutic process, treatment will evoke insight, and provide an accepting space to achieve goals developed in a solution-focused and collaborative manner.
I bring a compassionate, authentic, and genuine approach in working with individuals and couples. My practice is founded upon great empathy and the belief that each client has the potential to lead the meaningful life they envision for themselves. In entering the therapeutic process, treatment will evoke insight, and provide an accepting space to achieve goals developed in a solution-focused and collaborative manner.
Abigail Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oak Park, IL 60302 (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Abby and I am a Chicago-based LCSW. We all experience seasons in life where we require extra support and care. Seeking help through therapy is a courageous first step and I’m glad you’re here. We will work as partners in your therapeutic journey to address your specific needs. My experience includes working with clients who are processing trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, relationship issues, major life adjustments, and grief/loss, among other concerns. I strive to be culturally-affirming and inclusive of all identities and backgrounds in my practice. In our work, you will be treated a person, not a patient.
Welcome! My name is Abby and I am a Chicago-based LCSW. We all experience seasons in life where we require extra support and care. Seeking help through therapy is a courageous first step and I’m glad you’re here. We will work as partners in your therapeutic journey to address your specific needs. My experience includes working with clients who are processing trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, relationship issues, major life adjustments, and grief/loss, among other concerns. I strive to be culturally-affirming and inclusive of all identities and backgrounds in my practice. In our work, you will be treated a person, not a patient.
Life can be hard. Being a college student can be hard. Life transitions (like starting college) often make it clear that some things just aren’t working. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, alone, or depressed. Emotions, worries, or confusion become overwhelming and lead to unhelpful patterns. You've tried everything, but nothing has worked. You wonder if it will ever get better. All you want is peace, stability, and confidence in the direction your life is going. To feel good about yourself and your choices. To feel comfortable in your own skin and to believe in your ability to succeed.
Life can be hard. Being a college student can be hard. Life transitions (like starting college) often make it clear that some things just aren’t working. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, alone, or depressed. Emotions, worries, or confusion become overwhelming and lead to unhelpful patterns. You've tried everything, but nothing has worked. You wonder if it will ever get better. All you want is peace, stability, and confidence in the direction your life is going. To feel good about yourself and your choices. To feel comfortable in your own skin and to believe in your ability to succeed.
Pursuing therapy is a brave choice. Prioritizing vulnerability over ego, recovery over shame. Recognizing the benefit of a non judgmental, therapeutic relationship is a great place to start.
Pursuing therapy is a brave choice. Prioritizing vulnerability over ego, recovery over shame. Recognizing the benefit of a non judgmental, therapeutic relationship is a great place to start.
Living well is an extremely difficult affair. Whether a hard relationship, a traumatic event, or a rough season of life that makes little sense - there is hope. As a lover of stories, I have found that the most potent ones often lie buried beneath layers of pain, guilt, and shame, where they subconsciously influence the way we think, feel, and connect with others. The process of healing can only begin as we tell the very stories that bring us pain and choose to love the parts of ourselves that may seem most frightening. Whatever you're facing, I know having a safe space to better understand your world will make it more manageable.
Living well is an extremely difficult affair. Whether a hard relationship, a traumatic event, or a rough season of life that makes little sense - there is hope. As a lover of stories, I have found that the most potent ones often lie buried beneath layers of pain, guilt, and shame, where they subconsciously influence the way we think, feel, and connect with others. The process of healing can only begin as we tell the very stories that bring us pain and choose to love the parts of ourselves that may seem most frightening. Whatever you're facing, I know having a safe space to better understand your world will make it more manageable.
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