Therapists in Chicago, IL
Tatiana Rohner del Sordo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60647
I also integrate the knowledge acquired in training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Perinatal Mood Disorders, and Somatic Experiences to teach my clients skills to help regulate their emotions and gain clarity in their personal experiences.
Hello! I am a bilingual therapist passionate about working with clients from different backgrounds and cultures. Since 2014, I have been offering services to clients who have experienced trauma in their lives and who have experienced intense emotions of sadness, fear, anger, worry, low self-esteem, or affecting their interpersonal relationships. I offer clients a safe space to process their feelings and experiences, teaching them skills that can help them regulate their emotions and improve their quality of life. I believe healing occurs by creating and promoting a safe therapeutic relationship.
I also integrate the knowledge acquired in training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Perinatal Mood Disorders, and Somatic Experiences to teach my clients skills to help regulate their emotions and gain clarity in their personal experiences.
Hello! I am a bilingual therapist passionate about working with clients from different backgrounds and cultures. Since 2014, I have been offering services to clients who have experienced trauma in their lives and who have experienced intense emotions of sadness, fear, anger, worry, low self-esteem, or affecting their interpersonal relationships. I offer clients a safe space to process their feelings and experiences, teaching them skills that can help them regulate their emotions and improve their quality of life. I believe healing occurs by creating and promoting a safe therapeutic relationship.
Elka M Cubacub
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, RYT-200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60645
Am I normal? Have I lost control of my own mind? What if the world finds out? Many people enter therapy with some version of these questions. Perhaps you feel socially inept and terrified of judgement or rejection. Or you feel at odds with your body and unable to quit food rituals surrounded by secrecy and shame. Or after losing touch with reality, you question whether anyone can possibly relate to the world in which you live. The human mind is wonderfully creative and adaptive. Your symptoms are valid responses to internal and environmental circumstances. In therapy, we can hold and heal your experience together.
Am I normal? Have I lost control of my own mind? What if the world finds out? Many people enter therapy with some version of these questions. Perhaps you feel socially inept and terrified of judgement or rejection. Or you feel at odds with your body and unable to quit food rituals surrounded by secrecy and shame. Or after losing touch with reality, you question whether anyone can possibly relate to the world in which you live. The human mind is wonderfully creative and adaptive. Your symptoms are valid responses to internal and environmental circumstances. In therapy, we can hold and heal your experience together.
Jameelah Brown-Williams
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60652
Life's journey can present challenges that feel overwhelming, and at times, we may find ourselves seeking support and understanding. Navigating emotions can be complex. I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment where you can express yourself freely. Together, we'll explore your feelings, helping you gain insights and a deeper understanding of your emotional landscape. With 15 years of experience in the field, I bring a compassionate and client-centered approach to therapy.
Life's journey can present challenges that feel overwhelming, and at times, we may find ourselves seeking support and understanding. Navigating emotions can be complex. I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment where you can express yourself freely. Together, we'll explore your feelings, helping you gain insights and a deeper understanding of your emotional landscape. With 15 years of experience in the field, I bring a compassionate and client-centered approach to therapy.
J.Wall Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60645 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with perinatal mood, young adult life transitions, and family systems.
Where is my life going? How do I get back to being me after having a baby? How do I support my teenager or young adult child? Now that I am finished with college, what's next? These are questions that my clients often ask. In our work together we will make a plan towards finding your authentic self, achieve personal goals and build healthier boundaries and relationships. I am a social worker with 13 years of experience working with clients of all ages.
I specialize in working with perinatal mood, young adult life transitions, and family systems.
Where is my life going? How do I get back to being me after having a baby? How do I support my teenager or young adult child? Now that I am finished with college, what's next? These are questions that my clients often ask. In our work together we will make a plan towards finding your authentic self, achieve personal goals and build healthier boundaries and relationships. I am a social worker with 13 years of experience working with clients of all ages.
Amelie Morgan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
As an AASECT-certified sex therapist, I work with individuals and couples facing challenges regarding differences in sex drive, sexual pain & dysfunctions such as ED and vaginismus, issues with orgasm, and other issues related to intimacy and performance. While anxiety is not always the cause of these challenges, anxiety is certainly part and parcel of how they manifest. Therapy is geared towards optimizing mental and physical health, managing anxiety through lifestyle changes, improving communication with loved ones, and reaching for better quality of life, which frequently includes: better sex!
As an AASECT-certified sex therapist, I work with individuals and couples facing challenges regarding differences in sex drive, sexual pain & dysfunctions such as ED and vaginismus, issues with orgasm, and other issues related to intimacy and performance. While anxiety is not always the cause of these challenges, anxiety is certainly part and parcel of how they manifest. Therapy is geared towards optimizing mental and physical health, managing anxiety through lifestyle changes, improving communication with loved ones, and reaching for better quality of life, which frequently includes: better sex!
Dr. Pam Wasserman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613
I am culturally aware and sensitive to the unique backgrounds, customs, and worldviews of my clients. I am a compassionate therapist who appreciates working side by side with my clients on their therapeutic journey. I utilize a multimodal approach to treatment as I recognize that there is no one approach that applies to all situations. Through building a solid rapport and forming a strong treatment alliance with my clients, I work to help my clients learn healthy and adaptive coping skills, increase awareness, and experience greater joy and meaning in their lives.
I am culturally aware and sensitive to the unique backgrounds, customs, and worldviews of my clients. I am a compassionate therapist who appreciates working side by side with my clients on their therapeutic journey. I utilize a multimodal approach to treatment as I recognize that there is no one approach that applies to all situations. Through building a solid rapport and forming a strong treatment alliance with my clients, I work to help my clients learn healthy and adaptive coping skills, increase awareness, and experience greater joy and meaning in their lives.
Sarajane Giles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60645
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be stressful. We are constantly bombarded with news, both good and bad: requests from family and friends, work deadlines, and living with the unknown. Taking time to talk through our worries, fears, and learn more about ourselves can be endlessly rewarding. How do we learn to have boundaries? How do we learn that self-compassion does not mean selfish? How do we learn to start recognizing patterns and making positive change in our lives? How do we build connection? Therapy can help us achieve these goals while processing our fears, traumas, and doubts, as well as cheering on our accomplishments, no matter their size.
Life can be stressful. We are constantly bombarded with news, both good and bad: requests from family and friends, work deadlines, and living with the unknown. Taking time to talk through our worries, fears, and learn more about ourselves can be endlessly rewarding. How do we learn to have boundaries? How do we learn that self-compassion does not mean selfish? How do we learn to start recognizing patterns and making positive change in our lives? How do we build connection? Therapy can help us achieve these goals while processing our fears, traumas, and doubts, as well as cheering on our accomplishments, no matter their size.
Camila Salvisberg
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to feel more connected to the people around you? If so, you have come to the right place. With a holistic approach in mind, I will provide an open, nonjudgmental and accepting environment in which we can collaborate to explore your feelings, thoughts and patterns. I believe that human relationships are powerful and healing and hope to create an authentic and strong relationship with all my clients.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to feel more connected to the people around you? If so, you have come to the right place. With a holistic approach in mind, I will provide an open, nonjudgmental and accepting environment in which we can collaborate to explore your feelings, thoughts and patterns. I believe that human relationships are powerful and healing and hope to create an authentic and strong relationship with all my clients.
Tera Gurney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60625
I operate from a person-centered approach, which means that I start with what is top of mind for you and help reach the goals that YOU have identified. Every session may look different. Some days you may need to process through a difficult situation at work, while other days we may review concrete skills to help you manage your anxiety, and other days we may spend time exploring your childhood relationships. I want our time together to be most helpful for you, however that may look.
I operate from a person-centered approach, which means that I start with what is top of mind for you and help reach the goals that YOU have identified. Every session may look different. Some days you may need to process through a difficult situation at work, while other days we may review concrete skills to help you manage your anxiety, and other days we may spend time exploring your childhood relationships. I want our time together to be most helpful for you, however that may look.
Leah O'Brien
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
Leah O'Brien (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor specializing in anxiety, depression, adjustment to trauma, eating concerns, interpersonal problems, life transitions, and substance use. Ms. O'Brien is integrative in her treatment approach, often combining cognitive-behavioral, emotion-focused, and motivational interviewing approaches. She prioritizes collaborating with clients to create individualized treatment interventions, tailored to the identified goals of each client, with an emphasis on creating a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment.
Leah O'Brien (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor specializing in anxiety, depression, adjustment to trauma, eating concerns, interpersonal problems, life transitions, and substance use. Ms. O'Brien is integrative in her treatment approach, often combining cognitive-behavioral, emotion-focused, and motivational interviewing approaches. She prioritizes collaborating with clients to create individualized treatment interventions, tailored to the identified goals of each client, with an emphasis on creating a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment.
Dr. Britt Lindon: Individual And Couples Counselor
Psychologist, PhD, Anxiety, Couples, Trauma
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
Modern relationships are HARD. It’s a struggle to find the right person OR to wonder if your current partner is possibly the wrong person. It’s tough when you feel burned by or totally confused about your path. Maybe you’ve even made choices or overlooked things you now regret. Or, maybe it’s a relationship with a boss or coworkers who undervalue you or play favorites with others. Your work ethic and good ideas have long taken a backseat to putting out fires or just avoiding things way more than you should. You’re past thinking that life’s fair. But, you never thought that things could go THIS wrong or get under your skin THIS much.
Modern relationships are HARD. It’s a struggle to find the right person OR to wonder if your current partner is possibly the wrong person. It’s tough when you feel burned by or totally confused about your path. Maybe you’ve even made choices or overlooked things you now regret. Or, maybe it’s a relationship with a boss or coworkers who undervalue you or play favorites with others. Your work ethic and good ideas have long taken a backseat to putting out fires or just avoiding things way more than you should. You’re past thinking that life’s fair. But, you never thought that things could go THIS wrong or get under your skin THIS much.
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Emalee Pearson | Perinatal And Couples Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCW, PMH-C, MPH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60661 (Online Only)
I specialize in anxiety, relationships, parenting, pregnancy and postpartum and integrate psychodynamic, attachment, behavioral, and mindfulness approaches.
I provide individual and couples therapy focusing on anxiety, relationship conflict, parenting challenges, conception, pregnancy, and postpartum experiences. If you're juggling long hours, struggling for balance, or feeling isolated in your fertility journey or with new parenthood, I know this is SO hard and you are not alone. You're ready to overcome obstacles, develop healthier coping skills, and build stronger relationships and I'm here to help. We'll work together to design a plan that will help you navigate life's complexities with more confidence, less overwhelm, and ultimately lead you to a more full, authentic life.
I specialize in anxiety, relationships, parenting, pregnancy and postpartum and integrate psychodynamic, attachment, behavioral, and mindfulness approaches.
I provide individual and couples therapy focusing on anxiety, relationship conflict, parenting challenges, conception, pregnancy, and postpartum experiences. If you're juggling long hours, struggling for balance, or feeling isolated in your fertility journey or with new parenthood, I know this is SO hard and you are not alone. You're ready to overcome obstacles, develop healthier coping skills, and build stronger relationships and I'm here to help. We'll work together to design a plan that will help you navigate life's complexities with more confidence, less overwhelm, and ultimately lead you to a more full, authentic life.
Lolita Drummond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60640 (Online Only)
Hello! I am delighted to introduce myself to you. My name is Li Drummond. I have worked with many different presenting issues including adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, suicide risk, stress, loss, trauma, struggles with drugs and alcohol, family problems, child welfare, family problems, offenders, and relationship difficulties. I feel comfortable working with clients ranging in age from children to adults and feel especially well-equipped to work with clients facing discrimination and marginalization including members of various immigrant communities, LGBTQIA+ clientele, black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC).
Hello! I am delighted to introduce myself to you. My name is Li Drummond. I have worked with many different presenting issues including adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, suicide risk, stress, loss, trauma, struggles with drugs and alcohol, family problems, child welfare, family problems, offenders, and relationship difficulties. I feel comfortable working with clients ranging in age from children to adults and feel especially well-equipped to work with clients facing discrimination and marginalization including members of various immigrant communities, LGBTQIA+ clientele, black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC).
Shaunita Montout
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd, MSW, CTMH
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60615 (Online Only)
I AM ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! My goal is to help mothers, women, and adolescent females navigate the challenging thoughts, feelings, and emotions that come with various life experiences. Together, we can identify your unique strengths, explore the areas that may be causing roadblocks, challenge unhealthy ideologies, and set goals to help gain new perspectives toward a fulfilled life – loving you first.
I AM ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! My goal is to help mothers, women, and adolescent females navigate the challenging thoughts, feelings, and emotions that come with various life experiences. Together, we can identify your unique strengths, explore the areas that may be causing roadblocks, challenge unhealthy ideologies, and set goals to help gain new perspectives toward a fulfilled life – loving you first.
Katherine Lucchesi
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60610
My clinical areas of specialty include family trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidality, and supporting LGBTQIA2S+ identifying families. Perinatal mental health is one of my core areas of clinical interest and I am committed to ongoing training in this specialty, specifically for postpartum parents. I also have a strong interest in working with adolescents, young adults, and couples who have experienced complex trauma within their family. I draw from frameworks of radical feminism and liberation psychology in my practice to acknowledge and explore systems of oppression.
My clinical areas of specialty include family trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidality, and supporting LGBTQIA2S+ identifying families. Perinatal mental health is one of my core areas of clinical interest and I am committed to ongoing training in this specialty, specifically for postpartum parents. I also have a strong interest in working with adolescents, young adults, and couples who have experienced complex trauma within their family. I draw from frameworks of radical feminism and liberation psychology in my practice to acknowledge and explore systems of oppression.
Sam Lunde
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
In some way, life hasn't turned out exactly as you planned but you're not ready to give up. I've often found that, no matter the diagnosis, the folks I work with feel disconnected, dissatisfied, and struggle to create a meaningful life. You might worry so much about the future that you lie awake at night or miss out on special moments. You're overwhelmed and end up scrolling, numb with food or substances, or can't finish a book. You're keeping up on basic responsibilities but what you're doing isn't working long-term. Life has lost it's vibrancy. You may doubt that you can change and yet, here you are, taking that first step.
In some way, life hasn't turned out exactly as you planned but you're not ready to give up. I've often found that, no matter the diagnosis, the folks I work with feel disconnected, dissatisfied, and struggle to create a meaningful life. You might worry so much about the future that you lie awake at night or miss out on special moments. You're overwhelmed and end up scrolling, numb with food or substances, or can't finish a book. You're keeping up on basic responsibilities but what you're doing isn't working long-term. Life has lost it's vibrancy. You may doubt that you can change and yet, here you are, taking that first step.
Jeanette Bledsoe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60610 (Online Only)
Christine Vacin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60614
For over 15 years of providing therapy, Christine enjoys helping individuals recover from issues concerning self-esteem, anxiety, addiction, trauma, codependency, adjustments to motherhood, life transitions, self-identity, and relationship dynamics. She also enjoys teaching clients successful tools to help conquer difficult life challenges and gain a sense of empowerment. Additionally, she is fully trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, which helps to process trauma and unresolved emotions.
For over 15 years of providing therapy, Christine enjoys helping individuals recover from issues concerning self-esteem, anxiety, addiction, trauma, codependency, adjustments to motherhood, life transitions, self-identity, and relationship dynamics. She also enjoys teaching clients successful tools to help conquer difficult life challenges and gain a sense of empowerment. Additionally, she is fully trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, which helps to process trauma and unresolved emotions.
Cordelia Grimes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
If I asked you to list 5-10 ways to decrease anxiety, improve your relationships, or reach your goals, I bet you could think of at least a few examples fairly quickly. Maybe, you've already tried those strategies yourself. Thankfully, Mental Health strategies and theories are not in short supply. However, just because you might know what you're "supposed to do" to feel better, change your thought patterns, or improve your family dynamics doesn't mean it's easy to actually do it. Humans are endlessly adaptive, yet persistently stubborn. We just need to figure out what works for you.
If I asked you to list 5-10 ways to decrease anxiety, improve your relationships, or reach your goals, I bet you could think of at least a few examples fairly quickly. Maybe, you've already tried those strategies yourself. Thankfully, Mental Health strategies and theories are not in short supply. However, just because you might know what you're "supposed to do" to feel better, change your thought patterns, or improve your family dynamics doesn't mean it's easy to actually do it. Humans are endlessly adaptive, yet persistently stubborn. We just need to figure out what works for you.
Elizabeth Stallone-Lowder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60654
Elizabeth Stallone-Lowder is considered an expert in the field of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in the midwest region. She is highly trained in pregnancy and birth trauma and has been working with women as an LCSW for almost twenty years. You can find her recent publication "The Sweet Spot of Self-Care for Moms' on Amazon.
Elizabeth Stallone-Lowder is considered an expert in the field of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in the midwest region. She is highly trained in pregnancy and birth trauma and has been working with women as an LCSW for almost twenty years. You can find her recent publication "The Sweet Spot of Self-Care for Moms' on Amazon.
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Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists
What are the most effective ways to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns?
The most effective way to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns is by finding a therapist who has prior experience helping other patients overcome the challenge being faced. For example, a marriage and family therapist may have experience helping couples adjust to their new relationship dynamic. An anxiety specialist may have experience helping with phobias or illness anxiety related to the child’s health. A depression specialist may have experience treating postpartum depression.
When should I seek treatment for prenatal or postpartum concerns?
Pregnancy and the postpartum period involve intense physical and mental changes; a degree of upset and instability is normal. However, if these changes impair daily functioning, it may be time to seek help. This distinction is pertinent for postpartum depression: A period of teariness, irritability, and distress is difficult but normal in the one to two weeks after childbirth (sometimes called the “baby blues.”) But if feelings of sadness and hopelessness persist beyond that period, the person should seek treatment.
How do I manage worries during pregnancy or the postnatal period?
A therapist can help patients develop the tools they need to manage anxieties during or after pregnancy. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help people identify and reframe harmful patterns of thought, and change their behaviors. Other techniques and skills can allow people to develop acceptance, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, communication skills, and more.
Are there specific medications for postpartum depression?
In 2019, the FDA approved the first medication designed to treat postpartum depression. The medication is called brexanolone and is delivered intravenously by a medical professional over the course of a few days. However, typical antidepressants, which are more accessible, can also treat postpartum depression. The disorder is often best treated through a combination of medication and therapy.