Therapists in Illinois
I have been functioning as a clinical art therapist in the Chicago area since 2010. Throughout my career, I have actively engaged with diverse communities and cultures. I am passionate about working with adolescents, teens, young adults, and individuals of all ages.
I have been functioning as a clinical art therapist in the Chicago area since 2010. Throughout my career, I have actively engaged with diverse communities and cultures. I am passionate about working with adolescents, teens, young adults, and individuals of all ages.
Do you have unexplained sadness, excessive worrying, irritability, or feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Everyone has the ability to be their best self but sometimes life's challenges prevent us from living the life we envisioned. Counseling is intended to help you gain understanding and make changes to obtain a better quality of life that you envision for yourself.
Do you have unexplained sadness, excessive worrying, irritability, or feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Everyone has the ability to be their best self but sometimes life's challenges prevent us from living the life we envisioned. Counseling is intended to help you gain understanding and make changes to obtain a better quality of life that you envision for yourself.
Do you feel like the weight of the world is weighing you down? Life’s struggles are becoming unmanageable? Managing family, relationships and job is getting too hard? I help clients find a healthy perception of themselves and strengthen their relationships. We can partner to identify what works and what doesn’t to create a new path that works better. I have experience with individual, family, and group modalities and will use an integrative approach based on your needs. This may include: client-centered, mindfulness, solution focused, and trauma-informed techniques.
Do you feel like the weight of the world is weighing you down? Life’s struggles are becoming unmanageable? Managing family, relationships and job is getting too hard? I help clients find a healthy perception of themselves and strengthen their relationships. We can partner to identify what works and what doesn’t to create a new path that works better. I have experience with individual, family, and group modalities and will use an integrative approach based on your needs. This may include: client-centered, mindfulness, solution focused, and trauma-informed techniques.
Dr. Trina Armstrong
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640 (Online Only)
You’ve faced more challenges than most people know. Perhaps childhood trauma has shaped how you see yourself and the world. Or anxiety, depression, or grief are uninvited guests you can’t shake. Maybe you are navigating overwhelming life transitions or relationship conflicts triggering deep feelings of hurt and abandonment. Perhaps you’ve lost connection with yourself, to meet everyone else’s expectations while battling an inner struggle that others don’t fully understand. You want relief, healing, and practical strategies to cope with life challenges in a non-judgmental space where you feel seen, heard, and validated.
You’ve faced more challenges than most people know. Perhaps childhood trauma has shaped how you see yourself and the world. Or anxiety, depression, or grief are uninvited guests you can’t shake. Maybe you are navigating overwhelming life transitions or relationship conflicts triggering deep feelings of hurt and abandonment. Perhaps you’ve lost connection with yourself, to meet everyone else’s expectations while battling an inner struggle that others don’t fully understand. You want relief, healing, and practical strategies to cope with life challenges in a non-judgmental space where you feel seen, heard, and validated.
Self growth and seeking support is not always an easy thing to do. My commitment to you is that I will do my best to create a safe space to explore barriers and patterns in order to utilize your strengths and build a more fulfilling life. Whether you are experiencing a tough life transition, navigating relationships and identities or having difficulty managing emotional stressors, I will do my best to be a source of assistance.
Self growth and seeking support is not always an easy thing to do. My commitment to you is that I will do my best to create a safe space to explore barriers and patterns in order to utilize your strengths and build a more fulfilling life. Whether you are experiencing a tough life transition, navigating relationships and identities or having difficulty managing emotional stressors, I will do my best to be a source of assistance.
I love working with teens, parents and adults who are looking to improve their resiliency, communication and coping skills. There are many challenges and demands that families must face, and I can build strong supportive relationships to help others navigate the obstacles and transitions that life brings. I strive to help clients feel understood and safe so they can work towards examining their feelings and needs while looking to gain calmness, confidence and clarity.
I love working with teens, parents and adults who are looking to improve their resiliency, communication and coping skills. There are many challenges and demands that families must face, and I can build strong supportive relationships to help others navigate the obstacles and transitions that life brings. I strive to help clients feel understood and safe so they can work towards examining their feelings and needs while looking to gain calmness, confidence and clarity.
I'm a seasoned psychotherapist with more than 30 years' experience. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space in which you can freely explore whatever has felt dissatisfying, obsolete, self-defeating or even toxic in your life. Maybe you’re seeking to improve the way you've responded to transitions or traumas, whether recently or many years ago. Maybe you want to figure out how to “jettison” habits, relationships or lifestyles that no longer work for you. Or maybe you want to break free from repeating cycles or patterns that haven’t served you successfully in the past.
I'm a seasoned psychotherapist with more than 30 years' experience. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space in which you can freely explore whatever has felt dissatisfying, obsolete, self-defeating or even toxic in your life. Maybe you’re seeking to improve the way you've responded to transitions or traumas, whether recently or many years ago. Maybe you want to figure out how to “jettison” habits, relationships or lifestyles that no longer work for you. Or maybe you want to break free from repeating cycles or patterns that haven’t served you successfully in the past.
Jessica McClellan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mahomet, IL 61853
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois, with many differing experiences in the field of mental health and emotional well-being. I have experience working with families, couples, and individuals of all ages. I am passionate about supporting First Responders, Veterans, and their families. My goal is to help First Responders and their families in reducing stress, processing compounded trauma, and live a productive life that is not overshadowed by their professions. I also work with individuals that are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and personality disorders.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois, with many differing experiences in the field of mental health and emotional well-being. I have experience working with families, couples, and individuals of all ages. I am passionate about supporting First Responders, Veterans, and their families. My goal is to help First Responders and their families in reducing stress, processing compounded trauma, and live a productive life that is not overshadowed by their professions. I also work with individuals that are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and personality disorders.
The decision to seek therapy is a courageous one, and I have the utmost respect for individuals who take this step. Whether you are in need of short-term support and solutions to move through a difficult time in your life, or whether you seek the opportunity to do more intensive work on habitual patterns, therapy can be crafted to your individual needs. I enjoy working with individuals who are new to therapy as well as those with previous therapeutic experience. In addition to private practice, I am a co-founder of SpringSource Psychological Center, where I supervise excellent clinicians with immediate availability for new clients.
The decision to seek therapy is a courageous one, and I have the utmost respect for individuals who take this step. Whether you are in need of short-term support and solutions to move through a difficult time in your life, or whether you seek the opportunity to do more intensive work on habitual patterns, therapy can be crafted to your individual needs. I enjoy working with individuals who are new to therapy as well as those with previous therapeutic experience. In addition to private practice, I am a co-founder of SpringSource Psychological Center, where I supervise excellent clinicians with immediate availability for new clients.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) specializing in Complex Trauma, Athletics-Focused Counseling, Gender-Affirming Care, Gambling, Alcohol and Drug use. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and athletic populations using a collaborative approach that fosters a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. My goal is to work together with you to help navigate your life’s journey. If you have ever felt blocked or unreasonably triggered, have had flashbacks to unpleasant moments in your life, or are unreasonably afraid of the future, we can work towards more adaptive responses to otherwise detrimental, "freezing" moments.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) specializing in Complex Trauma, Athletics-Focused Counseling, Gender-Affirming Care, Gambling, Alcohol and Drug use. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and athletic populations using a collaborative approach that fosters a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. My goal is to work together with you to help navigate your life’s journey. If you have ever felt blocked or unreasonably triggered, have had flashbacks to unpleasant moments in your life, or are unreasonably afraid of the future, we can work towards more adaptive responses to otherwise detrimental, "freezing" moments.
Natalie C Holley
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Waitlist for new clients
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children, teens, and adults. I work collaboratively with my patients to explore current difficulties, difficult past experiences and relationships, and ways these may be holding you back today. Therapy is a wonderful opportunity to increase self-awareness and find better ways of managing everyday stress. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, we can work together to help you find relief. Life can be hard, but you don't have to do it alone.
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children, teens, and adults. I work collaboratively with my patients to explore current difficulties, difficult past experiences and relationships, and ways these may be holding you back today. Therapy is a wonderful opportunity to increase self-awareness and find better ways of managing everyday stress. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, we can work together to help you find relief. Life can be hard, but you don't have to do it alone.
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My ideal clients are adults navigating the complexities of being neurodivergent (ADHD, AuDHD, Autism). They seek understanding, validation, and practical strategies to better manage life. They desire a safe space to explore and affirm their identity, including their sexual orientation and relationship preferences. My clients aim to improve self-awareness, and self-esteem, and be generally more productive, effective, and fulfilled in life. With my extensive experience and empathetic approach, I offer both emotional support and practical, concrete, and sometimes out-of-the-box solutions to help thrive.
My ideal clients are adults navigating the complexities of being neurodivergent (ADHD, AuDHD, Autism). They seek understanding, validation, and practical strategies to better manage life. They desire a safe space to explore and affirm their identity, including their sexual orientation and relationship preferences. My clients aim to improve self-awareness, and self-esteem, and be generally more productive, effective, and fulfilled in life. With my extensive experience and empathetic approach, I offer both emotional support and practical, concrete, and sometimes out-of-the-box solutions to help thrive.
I value the importance of creating a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment in which clients can empower, explore, and understand themselves. Together we will work to reinvigorate, revitalize, and empower you so you may create the best version of yourself. As a first generation Mexican American, I am passionate about working alongside minority and marginalized communities to educate and make therapy accessible for all individuals. I have worked with teens and adults experiencing issues with racial identity, trauma, depression, anxiety, men's issues, and life transitions.
I value the importance of creating a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment in which clients can empower, explore, and understand themselves. Together we will work to reinvigorate, revitalize, and empower you so you may create the best version of yourself. As a first generation Mexican American, I am passionate about working alongside minority and marginalized communities to educate and make therapy accessible for all individuals. I have worked with teens and adults experiencing issues with racial identity, trauma, depression, anxiety, men's issues, and life transitions.
I work with a wide variety of young children, adolescents, and families who are in need of support due to behavioral concerns, social skills deficits, anxiety symptomology, attention deficits, autism spectrum disorder, adjustment to divorce, and parent training. I practices from a collaborative approach, emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships with both the child and family to generalize skills outside of the therapeutic environment. Further, I work diligently with schools, physicians and other members of the child’s community to provide consistency of support to the child and family.
I work with a wide variety of young children, adolescents, and families who are in need of support due to behavioral concerns, social skills deficits, anxiety symptomology, attention deficits, autism spectrum disorder, adjustment to divorce, and parent training. I practices from a collaborative approach, emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships with both the child and family to generalize skills outside of the therapeutic environment. Further, I work diligently with schools, physicians and other members of the child’s community to provide consistency of support to the child and family.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by life and having difficulty coping with a mix of emotions, I am here to help! I am Matthew Clayton, a Rockford native and Licensed Social Worker with a wealth of experience offering tailored therapy to individuals, couples, and families facing diverse mental health challenges. Alongside my wife, Kayla Clayton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, we have over 25 years of combined expertise in mental health. I specialize in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and person-centered therapy, ensuring each client receives customized care.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by life and having difficulty coping with a mix of emotions, I am here to help! I am Matthew Clayton, a Rockford native and Licensed Social Worker with a wealth of experience offering tailored therapy to individuals, couples, and families facing diverse mental health challenges. Alongside my wife, Kayla Clayton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, we have over 25 years of combined expertise in mental health. I specialize in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and person-centered therapy, ensuring each client receives customized care.
I strive to create a safe, empathic, and non-judgmental environment where individuals, couples, and families can work through their struggles and achieve personal growth. As a women-owned practice, we focus on meeting the needs of children, teens, adults and couples through personalized, evidence-based approaches. With over 15 years of experience I specialize in helping clients with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship challenge and trauma.
I strive to create a safe, empathic, and non-judgmental environment where individuals, couples, and families can work through their struggles and achieve personal growth. As a women-owned practice, we focus on meeting the needs of children, teens, adults and couples through personalized, evidence-based approaches. With over 15 years of experience I specialize in helping clients with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship challenge and trauma.
Modern life presents a number of challenges for adults and families. It can be difficult to balance all of the conflicting demands, especially if we are also trying to care for others or carrying the weight of past traumas or other unresolved issues. This can lead to increasing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and anger, and can interfere with the relationships we value and need. None of us are perfect, but we all deserve the chance to live a life consistent with our values and goals.
Modern life presents a number of challenges for adults and families. It can be difficult to balance all of the conflicting demands, especially if we are also trying to care for others or carrying the weight of past traumas or other unresolved issues. This can lead to increasing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and anger, and can interfere with the relationships we value and need. None of us are perfect, but we all deserve the chance to live a life consistent with our values and goals.
I provide a caring, compassionate, and safe space to explore life’s challenges and complex emotional experiences. I am invested in an integrative and holistic approach to mental health. Together, we will take time to collaboratively create both short and long-term goals, and we will regularly review progress to ensure we are on track. Most importantly, I work together with my clients to help identify their strengths and to overcome obstacles that keep them from living a happy and fulfilling life.
I provide a caring, compassionate, and safe space to explore life’s challenges and complex emotional experiences. I am invested in an integrative and holistic approach to mental health. Together, we will take time to collaboratively create both short and long-term goals, and we will regularly review progress to ensure we are on track. Most importantly, I work together with my clients to help identify their strengths and to overcome obstacles that keep them from living a happy and fulfilling life.
My ideal client is someone facing life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, or trauma, and is seeking compassionate, personalized guidance. I work with adolescents, adults, families, and couples across the gender and sexuality spectrum, all wanting to heal and grow. Together, we’ll create a collaborative and supportive space to explore and navigate life's challenges.
My ideal client is someone facing life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, or trauma, and is seeking compassionate, personalized guidance. I work with adolescents, adults, families, and couples across the gender and sexuality spectrum, all wanting to heal and grow. Together, we’ll create a collaborative and supportive space to explore and navigate life's challenges.
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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How does your Therapist compare?
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Illinois who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 76% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Coping Skills |
| 66% | Stress |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 95% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 67% | Aetna |
| 53% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Illinois see their clients
| 74% | In Person and Online | |
| 26% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 80% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |