Therapists Beginning With G in Illinois
In my work as a therapist, I support adults who want to develop a deeper understanding of their mind and what makes up their sense-of-self. This can be difficult, painful, and confusing. That is why I prioritize the relationship in therapy. We are relational beings, and many difficulties we experience need to be worked through within the context of a relationship. I will be curious about the parts of you that are unknown like unconscious patterns of thought,behavior, and experience. I will hold space for you as you share parts of you that might feel too ugly or imperfect in order to help you experience less shame and more wholeness.
In my work as a therapist, I support adults who want to develop a deeper understanding of their mind and what makes up their sense-of-self. This can be difficult, painful, and confusing. That is why I prioritize the relationship in therapy. We are relational beings, and many difficulties we experience need to be worked through within the context of a relationship. I will be curious about the parts of you that are unknown like unconscious patterns of thought,behavior, and experience. I will hold space for you as you share parts of you that might feel too ugly or imperfect in order to help you experience less shame and more wholeness.
I am a Licensed Social Worker having earned my undergraduate degree at Clarke University and my Master's Degree in Social Work from Aurora University. I am committed to being a part of the treatment process and helping you work through the difficulties during these challenging times while building on your strengths.
I am a Licensed Social Worker having earned my undergraduate degree at Clarke University and my Master's Degree in Social Work from Aurora University. I am committed to being a part of the treatment process and helping you work through the difficulties during these challenging times while building on your strengths.
Yesenia Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orland Park, IL 60462
Hello, thank you for stopping by! My name is Yesenia, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in the state of Illinois. I was born and raised in Chicago and value the diversity that each individual brings. Acknowledging and celebrating your strengths while also working through your challenges, I believe is a much-needed balance to reach your goals. Whether your goal is to process your childhood trauma, recent loss, or a life transition, I am here to meet you where you are at and support you as we work through it.
Hello, thank you for stopping by! My name is Yesenia, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in the state of Illinois. I was born and raised in Chicago and value the diversity that each individual brings. Acknowledging and celebrating your strengths while also working through your challenges, I believe is a much-needed balance to reach your goals. Whether your goal is to process your childhood trauma, recent loss, or a life transition, I am here to meet you where you are at and support you as we work through it.
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.
I appreciate that you have made a choice to find a therapist with whom you would like to work. It is a crucial step that may have taken a great deal of deliberation. It is no easy feat to work with another in addressing past traumas, suffering, loss, pain, isolation, or the myriad of difficulties and stressors one may incur as a result of the human condition, though forging a story that is uniquely yours to transcend the hardships you have overcome takes tremendous strength and courage. I hope that you consider working with me in pursuing a path that leads towards self actualization, as it is profoundly rewarding and enriching.
I appreciate that you have made a choice to find a therapist with whom you would like to work. It is a crucial step that may have taken a great deal of deliberation. It is no easy feat to work with another in addressing past traumas, suffering, loss, pain, isolation, or the myriad of difficulties and stressors one may incur as a result of the human condition, though forging a story that is uniquely yours to transcend the hardships you have overcome takes tremendous strength and courage. I hope that you consider working with me in pursuing a path that leads towards self actualization, as it is profoundly rewarding and enriching.
Marisol Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60603
Therapy should be a safe space to navigate feelings, process past experiences, and foster a positive, trusting relationship between you and your therapist. I hope to create an environment to slow down and make space for yourself to process your emotions. I work holistically with clients utilizing Internal Family Systems frameworks, somatic parts work, and behavioral therapy to provide a safe, non-judgmental space. I prioritize the importance of the therapist-client relationship and aim to balance validation and unconditional support with gentle challenging and curiosity.
Therapy should be a safe space to navigate feelings, process past experiences, and foster a positive, trusting relationship between you and your therapist. I hope to create an environment to slow down and make space for yourself to process your emotions. I work holistically with clients utilizing Internal Family Systems frameworks, somatic parts work, and behavioral therapy to provide a safe, non-judgmental space. I prioritize the importance of the therapist-client relationship and aim to balance validation and unconditional support with gentle challenging and curiosity.
I am deeply committed to the belief that everyone deserves to live a happy and fulfilling life, embracing their self-worth and sense of empowerment. My dedication lies in supporting women, children, immigrants, and refugees. Drawing on my personal experiences and professional training, I strive to empathize with and stand up for those navigating life's complexities. My ultimate goal is to help individuals heal from their trauma, discover their potential, and find fulfillment, using my education and personal background to make a real impact in their lives
I am deeply committed to the belief that everyone deserves to live a happy and fulfilling life, embracing their self-worth and sense of empowerment. My dedication lies in supporting women, children, immigrants, and refugees. Drawing on my personal experiences and professional training, I strive to empathize with and stand up for those navigating life's complexities. My ultimate goal is to help individuals heal from their trauma, discover their potential, and find fulfillment, using my education and personal background to make a real impact in their lives
I am passionate in supporting individuals, families, and adolescents from diverse backgrounds. As a Chicago native, I have had the privilege of interacting and immersing myself in different cultures. I seek to provide a holistic, culturally competent, and client-centered attitude.
I am passionate in supporting individuals, families, and adolescents from diverse backgrounds. As a Chicago native, I have had the privilege of interacting and immersing myself in different cultures. I seek to provide a holistic, culturally competent, and client-centered attitude.
I base my work on the belief that everyone can reach their potential with support. I am a Chicago native and use "he, him" pronouns. My clinical training encompasses holistic integrations of therapeutic modalities in treating the whole person. I work with my clients using a relational approach to develop a tailored mental health plan for each person. Collaboratively I work with clients to address the roots of their mental health status, promote healing, and lean into empowerment with the goal that his clients will recognize their full potential, step into their superpowers day after day, and lead a life of purpose and peace."
I base my work on the belief that everyone can reach their potential with support. I am a Chicago native and use "he, him" pronouns. My clinical training encompasses holistic integrations of therapeutic modalities in treating the whole person. I work with my clients using a relational approach to develop a tailored mental health plan for each person. Collaboratively I work with clients to address the roots of their mental health status, promote healing, and lean into empowerment with the goal that his clients will recognize their full potential, step into their superpowers day after day, and lead a life of purpose and peace."
Life experiences shape the way individuals view themselves, their relationships, and their environment. Adverse experiences can leave individuals conflicted and overwhelmed. As a therapist it is my passion to support children and adults make sense of their experiences, understand their impact, and better connect with themselves.
Life experiences shape the way individuals view themselves, their relationships, and their environment. Adverse experiences can leave individuals conflicted and overwhelmed. As a therapist it is my passion to support children and adults make sense of their experiences, understand their impact, and better connect with themselves.
Carolina Garcia-Leahy
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Waitlist for new clients
Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in Illinois and registered to provide telehealth psychotherapy to clients in the state of Florida (www.flhealthsource.gov/telehealth/). If you are having difficulties adjusting to any of the many challenges of life, feel stuck in your current situation, or feel dissatisfied with your relationships or quality of life, I can help. I have experience and expertise treating depressive and anxiety disorders, trauma including PTSD, ADHD, and the emotional effects of chronic illnesses, burnout, and immigration.
Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in Illinois and registered to provide telehealth psychotherapy to clients in the state of Florida (www.flhealthsource.gov/telehealth/). If you are having difficulties adjusting to any of the many challenges of life, feel stuck in your current situation, or feel dissatisfied with your relationships or quality of life, I can help. I have experience and expertise treating depressive and anxiety disorders, trauma including PTSD, ADHD, and the emotional effects of chronic illnesses, burnout, and immigration.
Mariel F Gardiner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60647
Are you often questioning yourself in relationships? Have you been struggling to communicate and connect with others? Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious? I have experience assisting clients in navigating life transitions, healing from relational trauma, creating and maintaining healthy relationships, and coping with anxiety and depression. I also assist clients in building self-esteem, setting healthy boundaries, and exploring identity to find true fulfillment.
Are you often questioning yourself in relationships? Have you been struggling to communicate and connect with others? Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious? I have experience assisting clients in navigating life transitions, healing from relational trauma, creating and maintaining healthy relationships, and coping with anxiety and depression. I also assist clients in building self-esteem, setting healthy boundaries, and exploring identity to find true fulfillment.
My passion is to help you feel heard, understood, and hopeful about the possibility of change. You'd be surprised by how much better you may feel after just a few sessions, either in-person or tele-health. I specialize in working with clients who are struggling with a number of things at the same time (such as life transitions, anxiety, trauma). My ideal client is someone who is interested in going below surface issues, and- potentially- including some "body-up" work in their therapy.
My passion is to help you feel heard, understood, and hopeful about the possibility of change. You'd be surprised by how much better you may feel after just a few sessions, either in-person or tele-health. I specialize in working with clients who are struggling with a number of things at the same time (such as life transitions, anxiety, trauma). My ideal client is someone who is interested in going below surface issues, and- potentially- including some "body-up" work in their therapy.
Dr. Amber C Gardner
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, ALMFT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60643 (Online Only)
Deciding to come to therapy can be very scary. Sharing your most intimate thoughts with someone can be even more frightening. This is why I make sure that I create a very safe, caring, positive, and secure place where you can feel comfortable and know that you are with someone who truly cares about your well-being.
Deciding to come to therapy can be very scary. Sharing your most intimate thoughts with someone can be even more frightening. This is why I make sure that I create a very safe, caring, positive, and secure place where you can feel comfortable and know that you are with someone who truly cares about your well-being.
Brittany Gardner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Orland Park, IL 60462 (Online Only)
I remember how intimidated I felt when I reached out to start therapy for the first time. I believe that with the right therapist, you can express yourself freely without fear of judgement and receive the support you need and desire. Everyone's journey and life experiences are different, so I take an individualized approach with my clients. I love helping clients build skills to manage feelings, address anxiety and fear of failure, and feel empowered to grow and change habits. I specialize in aiding clients with self-regulation, managing relationship challenges, developing better routines and implementing boundaries.
I remember how intimidated I felt when I reached out to start therapy for the first time. I believe that with the right therapist, you can express yourself freely without fear of judgement and receive the support you need and desire. Everyone's journey and life experiences are different, so I take an individualized approach with my clients. I love helping clients build skills to manage feelings, address anxiety and fear of failure, and feel empowered to grow and change habits. I specialize in aiding clients with self-regulation, managing relationship challenges, developing better routines and implementing boundaries.
I hope to make therapy a collaborative relationship where you feel capable of exploring and being curious about the parts of yourself that might feel hard to look at alone. Therapy can be a place to let these parts of yourself breathe and give you more room in your life for growth and choice. Looking at yourself in this way can sometimes be a scary and challenging process, but I do my best to walk alongside you so you don’t feel like you’re going at it alone.
I hope to make therapy a collaborative relationship where you feel capable of exploring and being curious about the parts of yourself that might feel hard to look at alone. Therapy can be a place to let these parts of yourself breathe and give you more room in your life for growth and choice. Looking at yourself in this way can sometimes be a scary and challenging process, but I do my best to walk alongside you so you don’t feel like you’re going at it alone.
Rachael Gardner Purdy
Counselor, LCPC, LICDC, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, IL 62704
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about my work and helping individuals gain insight and understanding in their own challenges, strengths, limits, and abilities. As a proponent of holistic healing, I am working toward the use of yoga, yoga for trauma, meditation, and wellness coaching in my practice. My specialties include behavioral and mental health, substance use/abuse/dependence, LGBTQIA+ issues, and trauma with training in EMDR for difficult cases. From experience, I know, regardless of the difficulties in life, there is always a solution/change which can happen to help you find a positive to every situation -even if is not what you thought.
I am passionate about my work and helping individuals gain insight and understanding in their own challenges, strengths, limits, and abilities. As a proponent of holistic healing, I am working toward the use of yoga, yoga for trauma, meditation, and wellness coaching in my practice. My specialties include behavioral and mental health, substance use/abuse/dependence, LGBTQIA+ issues, and trauma with training in EMDR for difficult cases. From experience, I know, regardless of the difficulties in life, there is always a solution/change which can happen to help you find a positive to every situation -even if is not what you thought.
Kristy Gargano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CYT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Geneva, IL 60134
Dealing with the daily struggles of anxiety, stress, depression, or even trying to cope with traumatic past or current events can feel incredibly overwhelming, isolating and debilitating. As my client, I want to support you by providing a comfortable, caring space to talk about your challenges, while also providing skills and tools to help you manage these struggles and find a more balanced, joy-filled life.
Dealing with the daily struggles of anxiety, stress, depression, or even trying to cope with traumatic past or current events can feel incredibly overwhelming, isolating and debilitating. As my client, I want to support you by providing a comfortable, caring space to talk about your challenges, while also providing skills and tools to help you manage these struggles and find a more balanced, joy-filled life.
Naomi Gargiulo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613
Not accepting new clients
Intersectionality and social justice are central in my practice and philosophy; in other words, I view you within the context of your identities and environment and consider what in those spheres may be helping or hurting you. My clinical specialties and interests include trauma, gender & sexuality exploration, depression & anxiety, and life transitions. I also have experience working with community college students, immigrants & refugees, and survivors of intimate partner violence.
Intersectionality and social justice are central in my practice and philosophy; in other words, I view you within the context of your identities and environment and consider what in those spheres may be helping or hurting you. My clinical specialties and interests include trauma, gender & sexuality exploration, depression & anxiety, and life transitions. I also have experience working with community college students, immigrants & refugees, and survivors of intimate partner violence.
I work with clients to identify the core issues you struggle with and how you can deal with them to meet your goals. Sometimes, this has to do with dealing with other people and things around us. Other times, it is our own internal thoughts and struggles that get in the way.
I work with clients to identify the core issues you struggle with and how you can deal with them to meet your goals. Sometimes, this has to do with dealing with other people and things around us. Other times, it is our own internal thoughts and struggles that get in the way.