Therapists Beginning With B in Illinois
“If we talk, it will get better.” I am here to help those struggling with difficult, internal experiences, such as racing thoughts, feelings of sadness, impactful, difficult memories or other kinds of psychological turmoil. These feeling states may have proposed challenges towards living fully and authentically, which, through our work is something that can change. By way of getting to know and talking through your your inner world, we can work towards relieving the pains that have felt repeated or stuck.
“If we talk, it will get better.” I am here to help those struggling with difficult, internal experiences, such as racing thoughts, feelings of sadness, impactful, difficult memories or other kinds of psychological turmoil. These feeling states may have proposed challenges towards living fully and authentically, which, through our work is something that can change. By way of getting to know and talking through your your inner world, we can work towards relieving the pains that have felt repeated or stuck.
Gregg Bagdade
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC, EMT-P
Verified Verified
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Gregg Bagdade is a Mental Health Counselor with his Master’s degree from Concordia University. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Penn State in Human Development and Family Studies where he interned at the Chicago Fire Department employee assistance program. Much of his studies were dedicated to understanding trauma-related issues such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Gregg is currently a firefighter/paramedic for the Chicago Fire Department logging in almost 20 years in this position. He heads the First Responder Program at CCAH helping fire/police/military cope with the rigors of their career.
Gregg Bagdade is a Mental Health Counselor with his Master’s degree from Concordia University. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Penn State in Human Development and Family Studies where he interned at the Chicago Fire Department employee assistance program. Much of his studies were dedicated to understanding trauma-related issues such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Gregg is currently a firefighter/paramedic for the Chicago Fire Department logging in almost 20 years in this position. He heads the First Responder Program at CCAH helping fire/police/military cope with the rigors of their career.
Christine Baggiani-Floros
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611 (Online Only)
Hello.... my name is Christine and I have been a clinical social worker for 24 years. Looking back at my young years, I found myself in helping roles as a child, assisting the elderly, the blind and the marginalized. I seemed to have a calling to the helping professions and was blessed enough to have recognized it.
Hello.... my name is Christine and I have been a clinical social worker for 24 years. Looking back at my young years, I found myself in helping roles as a child, assisting the elderly, the blind and the marginalized. I seemed to have a calling to the helping professions and was blessed enough to have recognized it.
My ideal client is someone who has the drive to be an active part of their treatment. I love hearing people's stories and have a strong appreciation of the struggles many go through before they decide to go to counseling. I want to understand the world through my client's perspectives in a way that allows me to help them based on their value system. They may struggle with depression or anxiety but they have made the effort to call in and make a change. They are comfortable exploring their values in session to help me understand where their values apply to past decisions making and propel future change they want to achieve.
My ideal client is someone who has the drive to be an active part of their treatment. I love hearing people's stories and have a strong appreciation of the struggles many go through before they decide to go to counseling. I want to understand the world through my client's perspectives in a way that allows me to help them based on their value system. They may struggle with depression or anxiety but they have made the effort to call in and make a change. They are comfortable exploring their values in session to help me understand where their values apply to past decisions making and propel future change they want to achieve.
First, praise yourself for taking that step to seek help. That's half the battle, so you're already half way there! It isn't easy, asking for help, but you are doing it. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I have been dedicated to the field of mental health for nearly 17 years now. In my approach I work hard to create an environment that encourages trust and the ability to build a positive rapport. From that foundation blossoms our joint exploration where you will begin to feel empowered to allow personal growth and healing, as you actively engage in your roadmap to satisfaction.
First, praise yourself for taking that step to seek help. That's half the battle, so you're already half way there! It isn't easy, asking for help, but you are doing it. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I have been dedicated to the field of mental health for nearly 17 years now. In my approach I work hard to create an environment that encourages trust and the ability to build a positive rapport. From that foundation blossoms our joint exploration where you will begin to feel empowered to allow personal growth and healing, as you actively engage in your roadmap to satisfaction.
I am passionate about working with adolescents, adults and couples looking to cultivate change. I believe each person seeking therapy is unique, and my approach is tailored to meet your individual needs. I use an integrative approach, drawing upon a variety of techniques including psychodynamic, existential, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. I have experience working with an array of mental health issues including gender dysphoria, LGBTQIA+ issues, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I have a great deal of experience working with first responders, grief, and high conflict couples.
I am passionate about working with adolescents, adults and couples looking to cultivate change. I believe each person seeking therapy is unique, and my approach is tailored to meet your individual needs. I use an integrative approach, drawing upon a variety of techniques including psychodynamic, existential, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. I have experience working with an array of mental health issues including gender dysphoria, LGBTQIA+ issues, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I have a great deal of experience working with first responders, grief, and high conflict couples.
Are you feeling exhausted? Stressed? Lonely? Noticing that worry and sadness are consuming your thoughts? Feeling defeated as you struggle in your relationships or to find meaning in life? Trying to balance work and parenting? It can all begin to feel overwhelming and you are unsure where to turn for help....You are not alone.
Are you feeling exhausted? Stressed? Lonely? Noticing that worry and sadness are consuming your thoughts? Feeling defeated as you struggle in your relationships or to find meaning in life? Trying to balance work and parenting? It can all begin to feel overwhelming and you are unsure where to turn for help....You are not alone.
I have been a practicing therapist for over 25 years with extensive experience in treating individuals and couples in short and long term therapy. I have treated with great success patients suffering trauma, emotional and sexual abuse including domestic violence; adjustment, mood and anxiety disorders and problems in relationships with attention to environmental, cultural and psychic factors. My approach is eclectic designed to meet the desires and needs of my patients.
I have been a practicing therapist for over 25 years with extensive experience in treating individuals and couples in short and long term therapy. I have treated with great success patients suffering trauma, emotional and sexual abuse including domestic violence; adjustment, mood and anxiety disorders and problems in relationships with attention to environmental, cultural and psychic factors. My approach is eclectic designed to meet the desires and needs of my patients.
I strive to develop a comfortable, safe, and trusting environment for all clients to feel understood. I prioritize a collaborative therapeutic alliance that encourages individuals to achieve their goals. I value honesty, connection, and empowerment in the therapeutic relationship.
I strive to develop a comfortable, safe, and trusting environment for all clients to feel understood. I prioritize a collaborative therapeutic alliance that encourages individuals to achieve their goals. I value honesty, connection, and empowerment in the therapeutic relationship.
I excel with working with clients who want to better understand how their psychological symptoms are linked to experiences they have had in their past. By building a therapeutic space that honors the impact of these lived experiences on their minds and bodies, I help clients rewrite the narratives of their lives and have more compassion for their many parts of themselves. I also understand the impact ancient wisdom and spiritual practice can have on mental health and work with individuals of all faith traditions to incorporate this into their therapeutic journey as appropriate.
I excel with working with clients who want to better understand how their psychological symptoms are linked to experiences they have had in their past. By building a therapeutic space that honors the impact of these lived experiences on their minds and bodies, I help clients rewrite the narratives of their lives and have more compassion for their many parts of themselves. I also understand the impact ancient wisdom and spiritual practice can have on mental health and work with individuals of all faith traditions to incorporate this into their therapeutic journey as appropriate.
Sometimes life seems overwhelming. Sometimes relationships are difficult. Sometimes an outside voice to help navigate difficult times and relationships can give a different perspective and give support. I am a clinically licensed therapist and have been working with individuals and couples for the past 15 years in helping them navigate through difficult times and situations to a place of fulfillment. Whether working to strengthen your relationship strategies, or helping you to understand your special worth to the world around you, I can help guide you and get you on your way to a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
Sometimes life seems overwhelming. Sometimes relationships are difficult. Sometimes an outside voice to help navigate difficult times and relationships can give a different perspective and give support. I am a clinically licensed therapist and have been working with individuals and couples for the past 15 years in helping them navigate through difficult times and situations to a place of fulfillment. Whether working to strengthen your relationship strategies, or helping you to understand your special worth to the world around you, I can help guide you and get you on your way to a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that each individual has the capacity to affect change in his/her life. I also believe in my responsibility to actively engage with my client and facilitate their movement through their issues and feelings. Different theoretical interventions may be more facilitative depending on one's particular needs, one's background, one's view of the world, and one's capacity for insight. As a therapist, I truly consider the individual as a whole and attempt to utilize the most effective tool to facilitate progress towards independent wellness given the particular needs and challenges of my client.
My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that each individual has the capacity to affect change in his/her life. I also believe in my responsibility to actively engage with my client and facilitate their movement through their issues and feelings. Different theoretical interventions may be more facilitative depending on one's particular needs, one's background, one's view of the world, and one's capacity for insight. As a therapist, I truly consider the individual as a whole and attempt to utilize the most effective tool to facilitate progress towards independent wellness given the particular needs and challenges of my client.
The most powerful form of healing is being heard. I am committed to providing you a safe, secure, and judgment free space to get to know yourself better and explore the patterns present in your daily living and relationships. Together we will work to understand the roots of your history and embrace your natural resilience and strength. I work using tools of introspection, reflection, and empathetic listening for you to better understand your experiences and your feelings and responses to them, even when they might not be distinctly visible on the surface.
The most powerful form of healing is being heard. I am committed to providing you a safe, secure, and judgment free space to get to know yourself better and explore the patterns present in your daily living and relationships. Together we will work to understand the roots of your history and embrace your natural resilience and strength. I work using tools of introspection, reflection, and empathetic listening for you to better understand your experiences and your feelings and responses to them, even when they might not be distinctly visible on the surface.
Farah Hussain Baig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Skokie, IL 60077
I believe that therapy can be a rewarding experience for everyone. As a practitioner, I work closely with my clients, using a strengths-based approach, to help create change and achieve their personal and professional goals. By engaging in the therapeutic process, my clients are able to identify problem areas in their lives and relationships, increase their ability to communicate effectively, find new ways of relating to themselves and others, as well as develop positive strategies for successful conflict resolution.
I believe that therapy can be a rewarding experience for everyone. As a practitioner, I work closely with my clients, using a strengths-based approach, to help create change and achieve their personal and professional goals. By engaging in the therapeutic process, my clients are able to identify problem areas in their lives and relationships, increase their ability to communicate effectively, find new ways of relating to themselves and others, as well as develop positive strategies for successful conflict resolution.
Saadia U Baig
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60563
"You are not a drop in the ocean.You are the entire ocean in a drop."- Rumi -There are times in life where we begin to feel insignificant, overwhelmed and overtired due to all the burden on our shoulders and minds, which leads to experiencing anxiety, depression, sadness and other life altering mental health changes. We begin to feel lost and hopeless and ultimately believe that there is no way to escape, and perhaps you have accepted things this way." My goal while working with clients is towards cohesiveness and personal growth. I provide counseling from an eclectic model which allows an individual to reach their full potential
"You are not a drop in the ocean.You are the entire ocean in a drop."- Rumi -There are times in life where we begin to feel insignificant, overwhelmed and overtired due to all the burden on our shoulders and minds, which leads to experiencing anxiety, depression, sadness and other life altering mental health changes. We begin to feel lost and hopeless and ultimately believe that there is no way to escape, and perhaps you have accepted things this way." My goal while working with clients is towards cohesiveness and personal growth. I provide counseling from an eclectic model which allows an individual to reach their full potential
Sumara Baig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60647
You already have the answers - my role as your therapist is to collaborate with you to bring your capacities and experiences to the forefront. My personal identities (i.e. latine and South Asian), along with my education in psychology, religion, and social work, inform my practice through an anti-oppression lens that is affirming of people on the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum, people of all sizes, genders, racial, and religious identities, parenting and non-parenting people, diverse relationship structures, kinksters, people who have been incarcerated, and people who work(ed) in survival economies (i.e. sex work, drug trade, etc.).
You already have the answers - my role as your therapist is to collaborate with you to bring your capacities and experiences to the forefront. My personal identities (i.e. latine and South Asian), along with my education in psychology, religion, and social work, inform my practice through an anti-oppression lens that is affirming of people on the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum, people of all sizes, genders, racial, and religious identities, parenting and non-parenting people, diverse relationship structures, kinksters, people who have been incarcerated, and people who work(ed) in survival economies (i.e. sex work, drug trade, etc.).
Cameron Bailes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60625 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Cameron Bailes. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois. I focus on recovery, meeting my clients’ goals, and being with them on their journey. I believe in being genuine. I try to be authentic and honest in every aspect of life. Other clients have described me as caring and gentle with thoughts and suggestions. I try to tailor the experience of therapy to my client’s needs and desires.
Hello, my name is Cameron Bailes. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois. I focus on recovery, meeting my clients’ goals, and being with them on their journey. I believe in being genuine. I try to be authentic and honest in every aspect of life. Other clients have described me as caring and gentle with thoughts and suggestions. I try to tailor the experience of therapy to my client’s needs and desires.
TELEHEALTH SESSIONS now available! As a nation, we are being inundated with conflicting information, and you may find yourself feeling stressed, lonely and even overwhelmed during this time of uncertainty. Some of you may be thinking, "And I thought I was anxious before COVID-19!" You may be looking for help in better navigating your reactions, anxiety and depression, especially now as your emotional responses may feel especially strong. I specialize in both providing the "whys" behind these emotional reactions and the "hows" to promote lasting change.
TELEHEALTH SESSIONS now available! As a nation, we are being inundated with conflicting information, and you may find yourself feeling stressed, lonely and even overwhelmed during this time of uncertainty. Some of you may be thinking, "And I thought I was anxious before COVID-19!" You may be looking for help in better navigating your reactions, anxiety and depression, especially now as your emotional responses may feel especially strong. I specialize in both providing the "whys" behind these emotional reactions and the "hows" to promote lasting change.
I am a licensed counselor in Chicago with over 19 years of experience. You should reach out to me if you are feeling stuck, lost, confused, anxious, sad, angry, or uninspired. In our sessions you will be fully seen and heard. Starting from a place of curiosity, we will resolve current issues and problematic patterns, without losing sight of the stress inherent in social systems. My goal is to support your self-exploration. As a result, you will gain an improved sense of wellbeing. Together we will identify what is causing you distress, and work collaboratively to move you toward a more fulfilling life.
I am a licensed counselor in Chicago with over 19 years of experience. You should reach out to me if you are feeling stuck, lost, confused, anxious, sad, angry, or uninspired. In our sessions you will be fully seen and heard. Starting from a place of curiosity, we will resolve current issues and problematic patterns, without losing sight of the stress inherent in social systems. My goal is to support your self-exploration. As a result, you will gain an improved sense of wellbeing. Together we will identify what is causing you distress, and work collaboratively to move you toward a more fulfilling life.
At Forest Path Therapy, we will walk with you on your journey and support you in your work. We believe that the most important factors in therapy are feeling like you are comfortable talking with your therapist and where you feel heard and understood. We start by learning who you are and what your life looks like. Instead of focusing just on what’s wrong, we pay attention to your whole life - what is working and what you would like to change. We believe therapy works best when we work together to examine the different sides of a problem together and provide support and space for you to decide how to move forward.
At Forest Path Therapy, we will walk with you on your journey and support you in your work. We believe that the most important factors in therapy are feeling like you are comfortable talking with your therapist and where you feel heard and understood. We start by learning who you are and what your life looks like. Instead of focusing just on what’s wrong, we pay attention to your whole life - what is working and what you would like to change. We believe therapy works best when we work together to examine the different sides of a problem together and provide support and space for you to decide how to move forward.