Therapists in Chicago, IL

Hi! My name is Lauren and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker as well as a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor. I am here to help you have the life you have always wanted! Difficult experiences in life can bring up feelings of anxiety; depression; or lack of direction; it can be hard to know what to do. With compassion and honesty; I will help you to work through issues while identifying your inner strengths to be a happier and healthier version of you. I describe myself as compassionate and understanding. I look forward to taking the journey of healing with you.

I am a Health Psychologist who approaches clients with empathy. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with an influence of Adlerian theory; to be goal-oriented and positive-focused in treating depression; anxiety; chronic and lifestyle illnesses and general mental health conditions in order to improve their quality of life. I help people overcome their fears and resistance to change through the use of Motivational Interviewing (MI) so that they may achieve their goals and be successful in life. The purpose of my work is to help each client become the best version of their 'self'.

I am an empathetic; mental health professional with 20 years experience counseling children; adolescents and adults. I am highly accomplished in dealing with crisis intervention; childhood trauma; mood disorders and PTSD. I welcome diversity and am experienced servicing the LGBTQ community. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. My goal is to help you develop the necessary coping skills to face challenges in your life and build a positive path forward.

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working as a therapist. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect; sensitivity; and compassion. I believe everyone has strengths; and with a little hope; all can be resilient.It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward change. If you are ready to take that step; I am here to support and empower you.

My therapeutic style is direct and grounded in the belief that you are fully capable of solving life issues that challenge you. We each need people in our life to process and sort things out to fully understand and ultimately navigate past life events that may be keeping you from moving forward. Some of the main areas of focus with my clients are: anxiety; depression; codependency; relationship conflicts; career development; vocational stress; family dynamics; sports and nutrition; grief/loss; self-esteem; and time management.

Hello and welcome to Talkspace! My name is Alexandra Parker but I go by Sasha. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 10 years and graduate from Loyola University Chicago. I welcome clients of all ages; genders and sexual orientations. Couples are welcome as well. I specialize in depression; anxiety; substance abuse. I implement various theoretical orientation such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a Strength Based perspective to assist clients in meeting their goals. This is a confidential; non -judgemental safe space to express your needs and wants. I look forwards to working with you!

I am licensed with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with many areas in life. I specialize in EMDR and use a variety of different techniques to make each experience different. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a technique which involves moving your eyes; using sound or tapping. EMDR's goal is to help you heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences. This is a multi-step process. You are the expert of your truth; and you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.

I am glad you found me here on TalkSpace. I offer an authentic approach to individual; couples and family counseling that harnesses my own lifelong struggles with chronic illness and disability along with my knowledge of coping mechanisms; rehabilitation; and special education. I have served as counselor for a wide array of clients during my professional career and have been a tireless champion for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. My specialty is with teens and adults who feel “stuck” within their life and looking to overcome challenges; especially due to disability or chronic illness.

Hello! I am so glad you took this first step of reaching out for support. My goal as a counselor is to provide you with a safe and compassionate space where you can find peace; healing; and hope. While this journey is yours; you do not have to face it alone. I emphasize learning about and normalizing mental health challenges; gaining self-awareness; social; and cultural strengths to foster greater emotional and mental well-being.

Lauren is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with adolescents; couples and families. Focus areas include chronic depression; suicidal ideation; marital discord; grief and trauma. Treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Solution Focused and Client Centered methods. Lauren received her masters from The University of Illinois-Chicago. Her clinical training includes work in inpatient and outpatient settings as well as community mental health. She specializes in crisis intervention and de-escalation and has worked as an advocate for low income families since 2012.