Therapists in Illinois

I am a gender affirming therapist and practice trauma informed care. The most common thing I hear from clients when they come to me is; I've tried it all." They have done the work and feel they have plateaued in some way. I'm here to intuitively guide and teach you new skills and perspectives to go deeper in your connection to self; others; and this life.I am here to bear witness; listen; validate; advocate; and help as you navigate the next steps for yourself. I offer somatic healing methods as needed."

My name is Brandon and I graduated in 2014 from Roosevelt University with a Masters in Clinical Professional Psychology. My clinical skills include cognitive behavioral therapy; dialectical behavioral therapy; client-centered therapy; and psychodynamic psychotherapy. I treat issues such as anxiety; depression; mood instability; self-esteem; men's issues; and LGBTQ issues. In therapy; we will explore your strengths; values; and goals using a collaborative approach to identify solutions and strategies to improve your life.

Marcelo Gonzalez has several years of experience and works from a holistic perspective with adults; people of color; immigrants; and LGBTQ-identified individuals. Marcelo strives to always provide an encouraging; empathetic; and affirming environment to help clients explore new perspectives and reach identified goals.

Hi! I am a bilingual; Licensed Social Worker committed to working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety; depression; panic attacks; PTSD; trauma and survivors of domestic/sexual violence. I received my Master's Degree in Social Work from Aurora University. I have extensive history working in community mental health; with the BIPOC community; first generation students; and those navigating their spiritual journey. I believe in a holistic and client-centered approach to guide you through the therapeutic experience. I am fluent in Spanish as well and service those who need Spanish-speaking services.

I’m a dedicated therapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. I bring over a decade of experience in mental health care. I specialize in treating PTSD; substance misuse; anxiety; and depression.I am dedicated to creating a safe; supportive space for healing; drawing on both my professional expertise and personal understanding of life’s challenges. I am committed to helping you achieve mental wellness and live a fulfilling life.

Hi! My name is Danielle. I am passionate about helping people live their best lives. I understand that this means different things to different people. I have been a licensed Master Social Worker for almost 25 years and enjoy working with my clients using a combination of modalities to ensure we identify and meet your goals. I believe that coaching; mentoring and providing therapy can be very helpful. We all have different ways of working through issues and we will work together to figure out what is best for you. I will meet you where you are in your journey. You don't have to go through challenges alone.

Mandilyn is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over a decade's worth of experience in the field of Psychology largely focusing on trauma and family and youth counseling services. Mandilyn is dedicated to helping her clients reach goals; move past trauma; and generally live a better life. She lives by the motto; I'll Find a way; or make one." Mandilyn believes that we are all capable of positive change with the right tools."

Welcome! I understand that reaching out for support takes tremendous courage. Whether this is your first time considering therapy or you are returning to it; I'm genuinely excited to be part of your journey toward growth and healing. I'm Laurie Gray; a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with over two decades of experience supporting adults; teens; and families. I am here to create a warm; accepting space where you can feel heard and supported. By focusing on your unique strengths; and working together to find practical solutions; we can create positive change that lasts.

Kristen is an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has been in the field for over 15 years and has worked with a wide variety of clients in many different settings. She is passionate about helping people on their journey of healing and self discovery. She worked in nursing homes; hospitals and inpatient psychiatric facilities.

For most of my professional life I have been working with individuals who have experienced trauma; and who are struggling to manage their symptoms. As a seasoned clinician; I strive to provide culturally competent; trauma informed care to a diverse population of clients at all stages of the developmental spectrum. I specialize in providing a calm; warm; comfortable environment of healing; where my clients can begin to focus on their own healing journey; working at their own pace; starting wherever they are most comfortable starting their journey.