Therapists in Evanston, IL

My clinical work emphasizes the whole person by integrating the neurobiological, psychological, physical, social and spiritual aspects of life. My practice focuses on helping clients achieve a more centered, balanced life by giving them the tools needed to grow within life's challenges. I work with adults struggling with everyday life difficulties in relationships, depression, anxiety, unresolved issues from the past, trauma, loss and grief; couples who are working to improve their relationship skills in areas of communication, anger management, trust and intimacy; families challenged by the transitions, losses and letting goes unique to each family's life cycle.

If you are experiencing marriage or relationship challenges, a difficult divorced co-parenting situation, or stressful parenting issues, there are powerful skills, and simple shifts in thinking that can give you relief and help you find peace. I believe that the challenges we face are not failures; rather they are opportunities to grow and mature into ourselves. I specialize in relationship work, couples work, divorced co-parenting issues, family relationship work, emotions work (anger issues, anxiety and grief) and individual self-growth, including life transitions. Through my work with high-conflict divorced co-parenting, I have developed tolerance, patience, compassion and skill for working with difficult and challenging relationship dynamics.

Hi! My name is Cillian Green (he-him). As a therapist, it is important to me to work with my clients to understand the present day through the lens of past experiences, including significant relationships and our families of origin. The stories we tell ourselves about the past can have such an impact on our present! My sessions characterized by humility, curiosity, and humor. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds and use their therapy time to work through challenges related to stress, anxiety, depression, identity, sexuality, and executive functioning.

David H. Johnson, L.C.S.W. Are you in pain either emotionally or relationally or both? Psychotherapy is a way to stop the suffering and live life more fully both personally and relationally. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and am certified and have training in the following disciplines: Addictions, Hypnotherapy, and Gestalt Therapy. I hold a M.A. degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago. For over 20 years, I have been counseling with individuals, couples, and has a specialty in mixed gender groups. I utilize a holistic approach, emphasizing healing of mind, body, spirit.

I like to think of therapy as the search for balance in one's life. For many, it begins with seeking greater understanding about one's concerns and situation. With that understanding, a new narrative of life's experiences and meaning can be found. The understanding is the first part of change; the rest (which may sometimes be the longer part) is a process of working with self-compassion towards that balance. Although my undergraduate education was in Creative Writing and Fine Arts at the University of Michigan, the most creative process I've encountered has been psychotherapy.

I can be described as a compassionate and reassuring clinician, who uses empathy and humor in my work with clients. I am authentic, creative, and my stance as a feminist, a queer person, and an artist all support my empowering and integrative approach. My mission as a clinician is to offer accessible trauma-informed therapy to marginalized communities, especially LGBTQIA+ and chronically ill populations. I am currently seeing individuals and relationships via telehealth.

*I am unable to accept new clients at this time* I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with adult individuals, couples, and families. My areas of expertise are with emerging adults dealing with the unique challenges of transitioning into adulthood, couples in conflict or for whom trauma histories exist for one or both partners, and women coping with balancing the many roles they occupy. If you feel disconnected, either from yourself or others, I will join you in a process of being present and experiencing the transformative power of being seen and heard so that you can begin to see and hear your true self.

Navigating big transitions is difficult for everyone, especially when they challenge your identity, culture, or values. During our therapy sessions we will have space and time to explore, define and gain a deeper understanding yourself, your relationships to others and to the world. Turning difficult feelings into words, will help you to take control of strong emotions, instead of them controlling you. My goal is to help my clients find inner resources in the face of transitions, especially changes that provoke feelings of instability, loss, isolation, uncertainty, and fear.

Children and adolescents in today's ever changing world faces a tremendous amount of pressure and stress. This can lead to emotional distress, behavioral changes at home and at school, and social challenges. I provide individual and family therapy to children, adolescents and emerging adults experiencing emotional and behavioral distress to help them build effective skills in order to navigate the up and down's of life. I have extensive experience with children and families living with ADHD, anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, depression, and other behavioral challenges.

Do you find yourself stuck in a rut, unable to make sense of how you're feeling or acting? Do you want to make a change? I focus on helping people escape harmful cycles and work through difficult feelings and memories in order to live a more fulfilling day-to-day life. My approach is direct and down to earth with an emphasis on creating a non-judgmental space for you to feel comfortable. I aim to meet you where you are and empower you to better understand your thought patterns, build stronger coping skills, and lean into your inherent strengths.

With a down-to-earth, and empathic approach, I work with clients to create a relationship built on trust where clients can feel heard, understood, and truly known. Therapy is about helping you work through your own problems through exploring your past experiences, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. My goal is not to fix you, but rather to help you work through your struggles and create a more meaningful life. My practice focuses on couples and individual counseling. Clients frequently present with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, family conflicts, grief, life transition concerns, and a multitude of other issues.

I am a clinical social worker and I strive to provide a safe environment in which you can explore your issues and challenges, face difficult life choices, recognize the sources of your conflict and reactions and empower your strengths. Are you able to communicate your sexual wishes and needs to your partner? Therapy can help you learn to relate to one another verbally, emotionally and sexually. My approach to psychotherapy is to integrate insight into emotional patterns with behavioral and cognitive techniques, and other modalities depending on each client's unique needs.

I enjoy working with individuals across the lifespan -- children starting at age 2, tweens, adolescents, college students, young adults and adults. My specialties include anxiety, OCD, parenting, ADHD, tics, binge eating, and weight management. To achieve your goals, I offer evidence-based therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Exposure Plus Response Prevention (EXRP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Therapy is unique due to the nature of a therapeutic relationship between client and therapist. It is one that can instill a feeling of safety, promote authenticity, call attention to emotions and inspire hope. It is very important to work with a therapist that specializes in areas related to the presenting concerns that you are bringing into therapy. I specialize in working with clients that have concerns related to communication, relationship or family work, substance dependency, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and emotional regulation. I generally work with ages of 14 and above.

With the understanding that no two people fit the same mold, I offer an eclectic, holistic approach to empower and support clients. From a neuro affirmative lens, I work with adults navigating trauma, parenting and caregiving challenges, PTSD, chronic illness, gender and sexuality, ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, stress management, life transitions, and relationship issues. I deeply enjoy challenging shame and stigma surrounding all expansive and marginal identities.

I use mindfulness techniques and cognitive-behavioral approaches in working with patients. That being said, every person is unique and treatment should not be "one size fits all". I believe that it's vitally important that treatment techniques are tailored to the individual patient and the problems he or she wants to work on. I have extensive experience treating patients with a variety of anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, adult ADD, adjustment disorders and stress related problems. The core of my approach is to help people unleash their own inner motivation for change. I work with adults and teens.

Do you feel stuck emotionally, financially, or relationally and the old strategies just aren't working? I integrate evidence based interventions to help adults of all ages break through limits like depression, anxiety, and trauma into a more abundant life. Since session space is somewhat limited, I've organized the most important knowledge I've come across in the last decade to create a website full of free videos, skills, and guides to resolve depression, anxiety, trauma and more. Feel free to use these resources whether or not you are a client. I hope you enjoy and reach out at any time to schedule a free 15 minute consult call.

Life is full of ups and downs. It's normal to experience stress and negative feelings, and sometimes you need a little support on your journey. Jenni works with you to create a compassionate, warm, and safe relationship in which the blocks to healing and peace can be examined and addressed. She offers kind and intelligent care to support you in your personal, emotional, and spiritual growth. Jenni believes in your fundamental ability to transcend limitations and find the path that’s right for you so you can return to a joyful state.

I believe that the first step in getting help is asking for help. It is during this process that I have learned that creating a safe and comfortable place for my clients to work towards their goals is my ultimate passion. The therapeutic process should be goal driven and worked on by both people in the room. Through an increased awareness, I will help my clients understand their core beliefs about themselves and the world in which they navigate. I am here to help my clients enhance their communication and emotional intelligence in a sensitive, structured and collaborative way.