Therapists in Chicago, IL

Life is a work in progress, and progress isn't always a linear path. It's inevitable to have hurdles along the way, and we sometimes need support to better cope with these hurdles. I'm a firm believer in You being the most important person in Your life. You matter most, you know yourself best, and are the star of your life story. I want to be able to offer an empathetic, nonjudgmental, and safe space for you to process your thoughts and feelings, adding a bit of humor along the way. I want to be along side with you, to help you see your own strength, and work collaboratively with you to help cope with the daily hurdles of life.

Life will inevitably bring up intense emotions and feelings: shame, fear, confusion, etc. Overwhelming pressure, life transitions, past trauma, or simply the burden of daily stressors can pile on you until it feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. When overwhelmed, you may find it relatively impossible to maintain close relationships with family, friends, and significant others. This can create a vicious cycle of anxiety, isolation, and hopelessness. It can feel like you have no way out of this bleak season.

Tytannie Harris, LCSW is a Clinical Therapist and owner of TMH Behavioral Services, P.C. TMH is comprised of licensed practitioners who are here to guide you through life transitions. TMH is confident in your ability to tap into your inner strength via an environment of compassion and support. We specialize in solution focused and strengths based therapy bringing years of experience working with individuals, couples, seniors, children, adolescents, and families. We are committed to helping you overcome obstacles in your life through transformation of the body, mind and soul. Bilingual therapists available upon request.

Over the years, I have developed an eclectic perspective to therapy and utilize a unique combination of psychotherapy, mind-body awareness and hypnotic relaxation techniques, family systems therapy, emotion focused therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques. My wide range of knowledge and competency in various psychological theories allows me to be flexible in my treatment. I aim to revive my patients from the current positions in their lives and help bring in the much needed harmony and infused positivity that will allow my clients to progress in their minds, their mental health and their overall life.

When the dark clouds come, keep going. - Charlie Mackesy

Olivia has worked with clients of all ages with various levels of trauma experiences, narcissistic/ sexual/ physical abuse survivors, attachment difficulties, life transitions, codepedency, depression, anxiety, grief, and familial/peer relationship concerns. Practicing both personally and professionally from an anti-racist/ anti-oppressive lens and being LGBTQIA+ affirming, Olivia honors the intersectionalities of identities, lived experiences, and the ways in which these experiences are held in our bodies. She uses movement and expression to promote holistic healing that can aid with how these experiences show up in our bodies.

It can be difficult to navigate the harm either caused by us or to us by the individuals, communities, and systems that play a role in our lives. In my work, I incorporate insight, nonjudgmental observation, humor, and curiosity to create an atmosphere where patients can deepen their understanding of themselves and begin to address this harm safely. To help you along the way, I offer an affirming, collaborative space that allows for spontaneity and authenticity to emerge in our sessions.

Facing life's difficulties can be experienced as a combination of confusing, scary, and at times outright overwhelming. Many of these difficulties arise when our approach to the world, while adaptive at one time, is no longer effective in our current life situation. Because emotional distress is often related to dynamics we are unaware of, we can find ourselves unable to break free from unhealthy, self-defeating patterns that prevent us from leading fulfilling lives.

With over 7 years of experience in the field, I have experience supporting and working with diverse populations of children, adolescents, adults, & couples through a variety of life challenges. My experience includes treating: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, body image concerns, family challenges, inner child and re-parenting work, relational issues, boundary setting, attachment styles in adults, LGBTQ+ population, grief & loss, trauma, supporting throughout 12-step programs, and life transitions. My interests include working with adults to maneuver life challenges around identity and narrative work, role exploration and more.

I understand that entering therapy is not always an easy task. It takes courage to ask for help. As psychologist Viktor Frankl once said, “In some ways suffering ceases to be suffering at the moment it finds a meaning, such as the meaning of a sacrifice.” I work to help you find meaning. It’s important to me to provide you with a safe, nurturing environment. I am trained in EMDR, a modality used to help process traumatic memories and the cognitions associated with them.

My career as a therapist has afforded me opportunities to work with individuals from all walks of life. I immigrated to the United States from Kiev, Ukraine and feel intimately familiar with the challenges faced by all of the groups I mentioned. I am able to work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families and treat a wide variety of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, adjustment difficulties, grief / loss, relationship problems, family conflict, and addiction. I am proud member of Chicagoland’s Ukraine Community and am fluent in the Russian and Ukrainian languages.

Synapse Chicago is a clinical practice with caring, professional staff who provide excellent services in the field of psychology. We integrate traditional psychotherapy and assessments with the latest in clinical neuroscience to help people achieve their optimal potential. Using a holistic approach coupled with an array of therapeutic modalities, we can help a wide variety of issues. Our emphasis is on a highly personalized assessment and customized therapeutic plan in order to find balance while alleviating the reoccurrence of symptoms.

Some of my favorite groups to work with are children, adolescents, gender and sexual minorities, artists, young adults, and clients navigating life transitions. I work with all ages in an individual setting as well as relationship and partner counseling. I am especially interested in topics such as open relationships, identity exploration, relationship issues, and finding alignment with personal values. I also have experience working with mood disorders, anxiety, grief, infidelity, and employment issues. I want my clients to use our sessions together for exploration and curiosity, free from judgement.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have experience with a variety of conditions including anxiety and depression, behavioral problems and impulse control disorders, difficulties adjusting to major life changes and transitions, and issues related to identity and self esteem.

When personal stresses mount, I believe in meeting the client where they are to listen with an empathic ear and provide coping skills to help clients more effectively navigate difficulties. I realize people need support to get by in their daily lives when career difficulties occur or relationships begin to break down or perhaps it is just hard to cope with personal or external expectations. I work with mind-body awareness and may introduce some relaxation techniques to aid clients overcome anxiety.

Navigating psychological distress can disrupt our ability to lead productive, prosperous lives. Whether you're grappling with grief, managing a chronic health condition, experiencing relationship or parenting challenges, questioning faith and spirituality, or facing issues related to sexuality and intimacy, finding relief is paramount.

My clients consist of children and families that have difficulties with emotional and behavioral problems. In which theses problems may be seen at home, school and the community. So it is ideal for me to be able to assist families with developing new plans, problem solve and work on building healthier attachment and relationships. Change can be difficult and good at the same time. Working on better managing a child behavioral and emotional concerns are my priority.

Are you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or misunderstood? You can feel better. My mission is to improve the lives of adolescents, families and individuals by providing effective mental and behavioral health services. I work with clients to set and achieve their treatment goals by cultivating intimacy with God. I believe that all healing happens in the context of relationship. My services are tailored to meet your needs.

Hello, my name is Carolyn Goosby, and I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and pastoral counselor with over 20 years of experience. Typically, I assist adult clients with grief, anxiety, depression, relationship or workplace issues, low self esteem issues, spiritual development, etc. I have a person centered approach and a non-judgmental stance. I'm resolution focused yet compassionate and at times utilize an eclectic situational framework.