Therapists in Chicago, IL

Making a choice to seek counseling is a huge step and no matter what issues you may be up-against; I'm passionate about supporting you. I work closely with you to clarify issues important to you; in efforts for you to grow into the best version of yourself. I was born and raised just outside of Chicago; and love traveling - visiting new cities and getting to know local-culture. Nature; the creative-arts; as well as encouraging self-expression are all passionate pursuits of mine; along with a belief that working to understands oneself can be an empowering journey!

Your desire for change; healing; and to find yourself again has led you here. You are ready to set down the mask of everything being fine and allow for the deeper healing of the parts of you that have been longing for care; compassion; love and acceptance. Desiring authenticity and connection that comes from inner healing. I work with clients who have experience trauma; depression; anxiety; self-harm / suicidal ideation; substance use disorders and more. Licensed in South Carolina and Illinois with over 25 years of experience.

My style is interactive and compassionate. The therapeutic relationship is important to me and something I consider closely while working with clients; along with the whole person and prioritizing cultural differences. Therapy is a process; but it is your process. My goal is to be your collaborator and guide you toward the best version of yourself. Clinically; I focus on evidence-based practices-- predominantly cognitive behavioral therapies (e.g.; mindfulness; dialectical behavior therapy; acceptance and commitment therapy); and take an integrative; neuroscience- and trauma-informed approach to care.

Shaun Wilkinson LCSW Hello. I earned my Master's Degree from the University of Missouri and have worked at a non-profit organization for 8 years where I have provided mental health services; to clients with a wide variety of life experiences and from various cultural backgrounds. I provide services to individuals 18-65 who are struggling with (but not limited to): grief; anxiety; OCD; PTSD; and parenting challenges. I use aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Let's talk and see how we can work together to achieve your goals.

I believe when working with people who desire to make changes it is important that the therapist provides a safe; trusting; and supportive environment. I will ensure that I provide confidentiality; a nonjudgmental approach; empathy; and a positive regard. Through a collaborative approach we work together for solutions. I will be a guide and provide you with skills to learn how to better cope and face life’s challenges. Through counseling you can gain better insight; reduce stress; improve resiliency; learn how to manage and alleviate symptoms; and live life more consciously to have better emotional wellness.

Hello my name is Sonya D. Willis! In life there are many changes and challenges we face.I am are here to help you sort through those complexities and changes in life. I specialize in helping individuals; youth; families; couples both married and preparing for marriage.I can help provide support with those concerns and life changes and choices.I also can help navigate severe mental health and a host of other challenges with sexual treatment; other DSM- 5 diagnosis; and transitional phases.

I am Dominique Wilson. I have been a therapist since 2014 treating families and individuals. My specialties include helping clients in the LGBTQ+ community; and treating PTSD; Depression; ADHD; Bipolar; and Autism Spectrum Disorders. My counseling style is finding common sense solutions to complex problems. I tend to use a sense of humor in therapy; and I mix clinical knowledge with being down-to-earth. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Acceptance and Commitment therapy; managing grief; teaching coping skills; and trauma processing techniques.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of social work experience. I received my Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois and am currently in my last semester of doctorate studies at Tulane University. My life's work has been focused on assisting young people to find their voice; advocate for themselves; work on coping skills when they are struggling with anxiety; depression; or difficult life situations; as well as assist with ADHD and focusing. I am client-centered and use an eclectic approach to therapy; depending on the needs of my clients.

I am a licensed clinical therapist with 25 years of experience. My experience includes helping clients with depression; anxiety; substance abuse; stress management; anger management and self-esteem. My approach to therapy focuses on improving your quality of life and helping you to achieve your goals. I would work with you to develop a treatment plan specifically tailored to your treatment needs.My approach to establishing a therapeutic relationship is to be compassionate and non-judgmental. It is my sincere desire for you to leave each session feeling more optimistic and hopeful about your future.

Welcome! This is the page for M. Joann Wright; Ph.D.; but she prefers being called Joann. Joann is passionate about the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) model. She really enjoys getting to know her client well and working collaboratively together to achieve your ambitions. She also enjoys a structured; but casual and at times humorous style of therapy. Joann loves are in teaching and delivering ACT to help people reduce the suffering in their lives. To that end; she has co-authored two ACT books aimed at assisting other therapists with their ACT work.