Teletherapy for Illinois
Hi! I'm a therapist and clinical social worker with several years of experience. I am non-binary and speak English and Spanish. Sex-positive and experienced with ENM & polyamory. I provide individual therapy virtually via video sessions, and can see clients in Illinois. I have worked with all kinds of clients and diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, BPD, psychosis, and substance use concerns. I would be excited to work with you!
Hi! I'm a therapist and clinical social worker with several years of experience. I am non-binary and speak English and Spanish. Sex-positive and experienced with ENM & polyamory. I provide individual therapy virtually via video sessions, and can see clients in Illinois. I have worked with all kinds of clients and diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, BPD, psychosis, and substance use concerns. I would be excited to work with you!
Seeking therapy can be scary, but taking this first step shows your courage in the face of uncertainty. Therapy is an opportunity for us to explore your goals, interests, and experiences. I'm a queer therapist with an approach that is conversational, warm, and humorous, while also being trauma informed and always non-judgmental. I have worked with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, neurodiversity/ADHD, relationships, stress, trauma, substance use, OCD, and much more. I also enjoy working with clients involved in kink and ENM dynamics.
Seeking therapy can be scary, but taking this first step shows your courage in the face of uncertainty. Therapy is an opportunity for us to explore your goals, interests, and experiences. I'm a queer therapist with an approach that is conversational, warm, and humorous, while also being trauma informed and always non-judgmental. I have worked with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, neurodiversity/ADHD, relationships, stress, trauma, substance use, OCD, and much more. I also enjoy working with clients involved in kink and ENM dynamics.
Allison Elizabeth Martone
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60647 (Online Only)
My stance as a queer, non-binary feminist support my multiculturally sensitive and strengths-based approach. I welcome clients of all identities and intersections, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and persons with disabilities. I provide a safe stigma and judgment-free space for you to explore the multifaceted dimensions of who you are, what you feel, and how your thoughts impact your well-being.
My stance as a queer, non-binary feminist support my multiculturally sensitive and strengths-based approach. I welcome clients of all identities and intersections, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and persons with disabilities. I provide a safe stigma and judgment-free space for you to explore the multifaceted dimensions of who you are, what you feel, and how your thoughts impact your well-being.
Whether you're in crisis, just need to talk some things out or making big life decisions, you deserve to be heard. I can help you reach your goals, heal your wounds, reclaim your worth, and illuminate your purpose.
Whether you're in crisis, just need to talk some things out or making big life decisions, you deserve to be heard. I can help you reach your goals, heal your wounds, reclaim your worth, and illuminate your purpose.
I help clients who are experiencing grief or anxiety and don't know quite how to process it. I also help clients cope with OCD, panic disorders, depression, trauma recovery, and identity exploration (cultural, sexual, and gender). If you feel any of the above and are not sure how to move through it, I'll collaborate with you on developing the insight, tools, self-acceptance, and courage to be authentic in your experiences and relationships.
I help clients who are experiencing grief or anxiety and don't know quite how to process it. I also help clients cope with OCD, panic disorders, depression, trauma recovery, and identity exploration (cultural, sexual, and gender). If you feel any of the above and are not sure how to move through it, I'll collaborate with you on developing the insight, tools, self-acceptance, and courage to be authentic in your experiences and relationships.
To schedule sessions, please book a call with our Client Care Coordinator here: www.calendly.com/adminccbh I support individuals, couples, and families around diverse experiences such as issues with substances, depression, anxiety, identity development, and other life challenges. With training in intimate partner violence, unhealthy relationships, and body-based interventions, I take a trauma-informed approach to therapy; ensuring a comfortable environment for clients in which to delve into tough experiences and make changes in life through introspection, understanding, and empowerment.
To schedule sessions, please book a call with our Client Care Coordinator here: www.calendly.com/adminccbh I support individuals, couples, and families around diverse experiences such as issues with substances, depression, anxiety, identity development, and other life challenges. With training in intimate partner violence, unhealthy relationships, and body-based interventions, I take a trauma-informed approach to therapy; ensuring a comfortable environment for clients in which to delve into tough experiences and make changes in life through introspection, understanding, and empowerment.
When we are feeling isolated and disconnected, therapy can be a safe platform for building self-awareness and work towards growth and healing. I utilize the therapeutic relationship itself as the primary vessel for healing and to undo the aloneness that comes from life’s adversities. We will explore your emotional patterns, intersectional identities, personality, and unique quirks and use them to build awareness, acceptance, and love for your truest and most authentic self. I’m a radically silly, queer/nb, sentimental, and curious artist, musician, and therapist.
When we are feeling isolated and disconnected, therapy can be a safe platform for building self-awareness and work towards growth and healing. I utilize the therapeutic relationship itself as the primary vessel for healing and to undo the aloneness that comes from life’s adversities. We will explore your emotional patterns, intersectional identities, personality, and unique quirks and use them to build awareness, acceptance, and love for your truest and most authentic self. I’m a radically silly, queer/nb, sentimental, and curious artist, musician, and therapist.
Laura Tatgenhorst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062 (Online Only)
The urge to not just exist, but to thrive is universally one of the toughest challenges that one can learn to navigate. It can be even harder when you may not feel equipped with the tools to prepare yourself for this massive endeavor. You may feel the need to mask, or hide your truest self in order to ‘get by’ and make things easier on yourself and others around you. I try to tell clients that they deserve to allow themselves to be the truest version of yourself, no matter what that may look like or what society may think. I am here to help guide you through the veil of uncertainty so that I can help you be your most authentic self.
The urge to not just exist, but to thrive is universally one of the toughest challenges that one can learn to navigate. It can be even harder when you may not feel equipped with the tools to prepare yourself for this massive endeavor. You may feel the need to mask, or hide your truest self in order to ‘get by’ and make things easier on yourself and others around you. I try to tell clients that they deserve to allow themselves to be the truest version of yourself, no matter what that may look like or what society may think. I am here to help guide you through the veil of uncertainty so that I can help you be your most authentic self.
Cassandra Damm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
I offer therapeutic interventions with warmth and compassion, focusing on strengths to help identify opportunities for change and actualization. My primary areas of experience include depression/anxiety and other mental health concerns, substance use/recovery, and concerns related to gender or sexuality. I see therapy as a journey aiming to get deeper understanding of oneself, relationships, and the world around us.
I offer therapeutic interventions with warmth and compassion, focusing on strengths to help identify opportunities for change and actualization. My primary areas of experience include depression/anxiety and other mental health concerns, substance use/recovery, and concerns related to gender or sexuality. I see therapy as a journey aiming to get deeper understanding of oneself, relationships, and the world around us.
Jeanelle Kline
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602 (Online Only)
Are you tired of spending all your time in therapy educating your therapist instead of working on what you need? Looking for a therapist who specializes in struggles with identity, sexual orientation, diverse sexual groups, such as kink/BDSM; relationship orientation such as polyamory, relationship anarchy, or swinging; anxiety, depression, HIV/AIDS, and other chronic illness; secular or alternative faiths such as paganism; and are seeking patient-centered, compassionate, and affirming care?
Are you tired of spending all your time in therapy educating your therapist instead of working on what you need? Looking for a therapist who specializes in struggles with identity, sexual orientation, diverse sexual groups, such as kink/BDSM; relationship orientation such as polyamory, relationship anarchy, or swinging; anxiety, depression, HIV/AIDS, and other chronic illness; secular or alternative faiths such as paganism; and are seeking patient-centered, compassionate, and affirming care?
Obsidian Institute of Integrative Medicine
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Homewood, IL 60430
We work from a relational and cultural lens because the people you engage with on a daily basis affect the lens through which you view your world. Those lenses can diminish your ability to cope and form new, stable, and healthy connections, continuing to utilize unhealthy means of solving your dilemmas. The goal of therapy is to guide you in using your innate abilities to develop healthier lenses to view the world and healthy coping mechanisms. Mental Health Services: Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, and Somatic Therapy. Holistic Health Services: Massage and Nutritional Coaching (Not covered by insurance)
We work from a relational and cultural lens because the people you engage with on a daily basis affect the lens through which you view your world. Those lenses can diminish your ability to cope and form new, stable, and healthy connections, continuing to utilize unhealthy means of solving your dilemmas. The goal of therapy is to guide you in using your innate abilities to develop healthier lenses to view the world and healthy coping mechanisms. Mental Health Services: Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, and Somatic Therapy. Holistic Health Services: Massage and Nutritional Coaching (Not covered by insurance)
Bea Gatchell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60605 (Online Only)
My area of specialization are working with LGBTQ+ individuals looking to explore their identity and intersecting experiences of violence, such as sexual violence, childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, family system-based violence, spiritual abuse, and community-based violence. I want to work with clients to examine what it means to be present to life on life's terms using radical acceptance, non-judgement, and loving honesty. I love working with folx who want to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors stemming from anxiety, depression, avoidance, and rumination.
My area of specialization are working with LGBTQ+ individuals looking to explore their identity and intersecting experiences of violence, such as sexual violence, childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, family system-based violence, spiritual abuse, and community-based violence. I want to work with clients to examine what it means to be present to life on life's terms using radical acceptance, non-judgement, and loving honesty. I love working with folx who want to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors stemming from anxiety, depression, avoidance, and rumination.
Allison Bozovsky
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640 (Online Only)
I believe all clients are experts in their lives. As humans, we all have an innate ability to overcome challenges, which come up daily. I work hard to foster a safe and collaborative space to develop understanding to guide you to identify and discover your strengths to overcome these barriers through an integrative approach to cultivate change. I believe we live in a multifaceted world which can make it difficult for us to be our authentic selves. I want to help deepen your understanding of who you are through actions, meaning, and emotions, and how you can share yourself with the world.
I believe all clients are experts in their lives. As humans, we all have an innate ability to overcome challenges, which come up daily. I work hard to foster a safe and collaborative space to develop understanding to guide you to identify and discover your strengths to overcome these barriers through an integrative approach to cultivate change. I believe we live in a multifaceted world which can make it difficult for us to be our authentic selves. I want to help deepen your understanding of who you are through actions, meaning, and emotions, and how you can share yourself with the world.
Hi, I'm K and I'm glad you're here! I am a psychodynamic mental health therapist practicing in Chicago, IL. I pride myself in providing a safe, accepting space to explore and process what is on your mind. I emphasize dynamic mental health practices, open communication and kindness in the therapy room. I invite you to shoot me an email, text, or phone call with any questions you may have. Your messages are very welcome.
Hi, I'm K and I'm glad you're here! I am a psychodynamic mental health therapist practicing in Chicago, IL. I pride myself in providing a safe, accepting space to explore and process what is on your mind. I emphasize dynamic mental health practices, open communication and kindness in the therapy room. I invite you to shoot me an email, text, or phone call with any questions you may have. Your messages are very welcome.
In therapy, it feels essential to look at not only our own thoughts and emotions but also the expectations set by our environment. I utilize affirmative, trauma-informed, and relational lenses to encourage insight and explore assumptions impacting how we engage with the world around us. My clinical and research focuses relate to sexual identity, gender diversity and transition, and ethically non-monogamous relationships. Aside from these, I work often with anxiety, depression, communication, conflict management, boundaries, trauma, life transitions, discrimination, substance use, and premarital/marital counseling.
In therapy, it feels essential to look at not only our own thoughts and emotions but also the expectations set by our environment. I utilize affirmative, trauma-informed, and relational lenses to encourage insight and explore assumptions impacting how we engage with the world around us. My clinical and research focuses relate to sexual identity, gender diversity and transition, and ethically non-monogamous relationships. Aside from these, I work often with anxiety, depression, communication, conflict management, boundaries, trauma, life transitions, discrimination, substance use, and premarital/marital counseling.
Jordan A Dobrowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60647 (Online Only)
Jordan is LGBTQ-affirming and has experience working with individuals from a variety of cultural and spiritual backgrounds. Her clinical interests include individual, partner, and family therapy; treatment-resistant depression; sexual and gender identity development; trauma recovery; relief from codependency; immigration; and chronic illness resilience. Utilizing a biopsychosocial-spiritual approach to therapy, Jordan invites clients to show-up and be seen as their full selves, worthy and capable of care.
Jordan is LGBTQ-affirming and has experience working with individuals from a variety of cultural and spiritual backgrounds. Her clinical interests include individual, partner, and family therapy; treatment-resistant depression; sexual and gender identity development; trauma recovery; relief from codependency; immigration; and chronic illness resilience. Utilizing a biopsychosocial-spiritual approach to therapy, Jordan invites clients to show-up and be seen as their full selves, worthy and capable of care.
I approach my work through an integration of trauma-responsive, anti-oppressive, and mindfulness-based practices and lenses. I view therapy as a collaborative process where we work together to build trust and grow insight to support you in developing a deeper understanding of your relationship to yourself, to others, and to the world around you. I consider individuals to be the experts of their experience and see my role in the therapeutic relationship as one of creating a space that is welcoming, affirming, reflective, non-judgmental, curious, and compassionate. I work with both teenagers and adults in individual therapy.
I approach my work through an integration of trauma-responsive, anti-oppressive, and mindfulness-based practices and lenses. I view therapy as a collaborative process where we work together to build trust and grow insight to support you in developing a deeper understanding of your relationship to yourself, to others, and to the world around you. I consider individuals to be the experts of their experience and see my role in the therapeutic relationship as one of creating a space that is welcoming, affirming, reflective, non-judgmental, curious, and compassionate. I work with both teenagers and adults in individual therapy.
To me, therapy is a team sport. I'm there to help create a space and relationship where you feel safe exploring the things that are happening in your life. Maybe that thing is identity exploration, depression or anxiety that just won't quit, or figuring out how survive and then thrive after a big trauma. All of this is big stuff. I'm here to help you hold it and find a way through it. I have plenty of tools that I can bring to bear (questions, coping skills training, identifying patterns, and reframing situations), but ultimately, my approach centers around you and what you need to be successful, however you define success.
To me, therapy is a team sport. I'm there to help create a space and relationship where you feel safe exploring the things that are happening in your life. Maybe that thing is identity exploration, depression or anxiety that just won't quit, or figuring out how survive and then thrive after a big trauma. All of this is big stuff. I'm here to help you hold it and find a way through it. I have plenty of tools that I can bring to bear (questions, coping skills training, identifying patterns, and reframing situations), but ultimately, my approach centers around you and what you need to be successful, however you define success.
Meg Burcl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tinley Park, IL 60477 (Online Only)
Finding a therapist can sometimes feel impossible, but finding a good fit can make all the difference. It is important to both feel heard and seen, especially during the vulnerable process of sharing you experiences and emotions. I provide a non-judgmental space with a emphasis on holistic and person-centered care. Which means you can expect a collaborative experience. I specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma, may be struggling with PTSD, anxiety, and or depression. I also provide an affirming and queer/trans competent space to serve members of the trans and queer community.
Finding a therapist can sometimes feel impossible, but finding a good fit can make all the difference. It is important to both feel heard and seen, especially during the vulnerable process of sharing you experiences and emotions. I provide a non-judgmental space with a emphasis on holistic and person-centered care. Which means you can expect a collaborative experience. I specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma, may be struggling with PTSD, anxiety, and or depression. I also provide an affirming and queer/trans competent space to serve members of the trans and queer community.
Therapy can and should be a transformative experience. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of therapy and am passionate about creating an empathetic, judgment-free space that allows my clients to build a sense of safety in both themselves and the world. My specialty is helping clients to heal, grow, and create the lives they want by using a compassionate, strengths-based approach to therapeutic work.
Therapy can and should be a transformative experience. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of therapy and am passionate about creating an empathetic, judgment-free space that allows my clients to build a sense of safety in both themselves and the world. My specialty is helping clients to heal, grow, and create the lives they want by using a compassionate, strengths-based approach to therapeutic work.
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Online Therapists
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialized therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.