Empowering Options is one of the most effective counseling approaches because our philosophy is to be uniquely on the side of the client. We concentrate on helping you learn, explore, and create your options. Options are in the perspective – the beliefs that you view yourself and the world through. As children, we believe what the adults in our lives told about the world and especially about ourselves. This profoundly affects us as adults. The way we view ourselves, our level of self-acceptan...
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The Belmont DAC is a clinic that specializes in Anxiety Disorders and Depression, including OCD, PTSD, Panic Disorder, GAD, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias, and Grief. We also specialize in working with LGBTQIA individuals and have clinicians on staff within this population. We are committed to social justice and anti-oppression/anti-racism and work diligently to be a positive organization in our community. We approach therapy from a CBT/ACT/DBT and mindfulness orientation and focus a lot on...
Hello! My name is Lauren and I am a graduate from Northwestern University. I found my passion lies in building a safe and collaborative space where we can work together to overcome life’s obstacles. I utilize a variety of techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a Person-Centered Positive approach, incorporation of mind/body connection, meditation, and creating healthy life balance. Being a student comes with a wide variety of challenges. This can lead to struggles with juggling sc...
Our team of licensed clinicians, social workers and supervised counseling students offers individual, couples and group therapies. To request counseling services, please call a member of our Social Services team at 773-525-1777 ext. 244 or email mentalhealth@nourishinghopechi.org. We will make every effort to get you scheduled for an appointment as soon as possible. Certain times of year are busier than others and a short wait may be necessary. The only residency requirement for our mental he...
When we are caught in mental distress, we need a trusted partner to help us face our challenges and act from a place of honesty and courage. This creative partnership provides a secure and supportive connection in which to experience solace, find joy, and transform difficulty into resilience. Art therapy is an established mental health profession that helps clients to access a visual entry point for deepened self-awareness. Through guided engagement with the innate creative process, a new wa...
I am a South Asian queer therapist who is focused on creating an authentic space for you to heal and grow. As a second-generation immigrant, I understand the stigma and trepidation that comes with getting mental healthcare. I strive to create a space where you can be seen and heard without judgment. We will work together to identify challenges related to trauma, cultural background, depression, anxiety, and lack of fulfillment in life. I have experience working with individuals experiencing ...
New Light is a Lincoln Park based therapy practice, providing in-person and telehealth sessions for children, families, and adults. Founded to extend our expertise beyond the school setting, our clinicians have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families with a range of presenting challenges. With a wide variety of clinical approaches including psychodynamic talk therapy, play therapy, EMDR and cognitive behavioral therapy, our foremost goal is to provide each client wi...
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Hi there, I'm Sarah. My goal is simple: to support you on your journey towards healing and self-discovery. With a warm and empathetic approach, I specialize in supporting individuals who are navigating challenges such as interpersonal/childhood trauma (C-PTSD), anxiety, depression, dissociation, and shame. I'm passionate about helping you navigate the complexities of your inner world to find growth, self-acceptance, and empowerment. In our sessions, it's all about you. You're in the driver's sea...
Do you have a sticky mind, and struggle with unwanted and intrusive thoughts, worries or memories? I can help you learn to be at peace with these uncontrollable experiences and move towards a life of meaning. I specialize in working with clients who talk about repeated urges, looping or spiraling anxieties and memories of stressful or traumatic events that will not go away. Similarly, many of my clients also talk about rigid ways of thinking, including high expectations of themselves and others ...
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Amanda Lucas is a therapist and licensed social worker whose practice is affirming, strengths-based, and rooted in an anti-oppressive framework. She enjoys working with emerging adults and adults, and her clinical experience and areas of interest include treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief, trauma/PTSD, life transitions and relationship issues. Amanda utilizes evidenced-based treatments such as CBT, along with EFT, mindfulness and self-compassion to support her clients’ healing. ...
Eric is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and completed his Master of Social Work at Loyola University Chicago. Eric has an extensive understanding of clinical approaches and is established in providing support for individuals struggling with mental health concerns. Eric specializes in offering compassionate support to individuals navigating the complexities of mental health. Eric primarily works with individuals experiencing obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, substance use and depre...
Bricolage Wellness is a small practice. Our Chicago office is in the Lakeview/Lincoln Park neighborhood close to the Brown Line Diversey stop. The therapists at this office see several DePaul students dealing with trauma, ADHD, and issues specific to college athletes. We seek to hold space for and validate all our clients. Maryellen Armour, LCSW, has specialty and passion treating sexual assault/abuse survivors and complex trauma survivors. Our therapists love to work with college students. To...
My name is Rene Stockton (pronounced Reni) It is a privilege to serve my community as a therapist/change agent. I have had the opportunity to work with adolescent's, adult's, families, and entire communities during and through some of their most challenging times, ranging from mental health and trauma to writer’s block, homelessness, career, and wellness issues. I partner with people facing down challenges using methods organic to the situation and our partnership. Group work is a specialty I co...
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Hello! My name is Tamara and I’m an intern with Chicago Therapy and Wellness. I am currently pursuing my Master of Social Work at the University of Illinois and am in my final year of the program. I am passionate about helping clients process and remedy trauma, enabling them to reclaim their lives. I strive to help clients grow closer to the version of themselves they aspire to be. My therapeutic approach is dependent upon the client’s intentions and goals, as I recognize each individual has a u...
Welcome! Taking the step towards therapy can feel daunting, but I'm here to make it as comfortable and welcoming as possible. Whether we're meeting online or face-to-face, my aim is to create an environment where you can truly be yourself. Therapy shouldn't feel like a formal interrogation. I strive to bring warmth and ease into our sessions, fostering a conversational atmosphere where you don't have to watch your words. Being authentic is key to our work together, and I encourage clients to exp...
Grey Area Therapy is a small, private practice conveniently located in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood with easy access to public transportation and an emphasis on building meaningful, authentic connections with clients. Our therapists offer a range of specialties and address needs related to: -Anxiety -Depression -Body Image -Race/Ethnicity/Culture -Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity -Individual/Generational Trauma -Identity -Family-of-Origin -Life Transitions -Careers/Professio...