Career Counseling Therapists in Chicago, IL

You’ve worked hard and invested a lot to get where you are, but something’s missing. You're successful, but not thriving. In fact, most of the time you're exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed, or angry. You may worry that you’ve lost your drive. Or, maybe you find that the goals you once thought mattered most just don’t make you happy anymore. If you’re feeling stressed out, burned out, or unhappy with the life you’ve built, I’m here to help. I’m passionate about helping you tap into your wisdom and rediscover your deepest authenticity and joy.

Feeling stuck? Having career problems? Struggling with self-esteem? If so, I'd like to help. I'm an interactive therapist and coach in Chicago who guides people to a place of change. Using a collaborative approach, I empower clients with anxiety, trauma, phobias and stress to create balance. Cognitive behavior therapy, hypnotherapy, and coaching are used as tools of transformation - and healing. Homework is often given at the end of sessions to reinforce learning concepts. Click on "Website" to learn more about my background.

Cecily uses a variety of approaches to address clients unique needs. Cecily also integrates prayer, scriptures and biblical teachings into her therapeutic interventions for those clients seeking spiritual integration. Chayil Biblical Counseling Services, combines your faith with the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to improve your mental health and relationships.

Hi- My name is Jennifer Wolf, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 7 years of professional work experience. I obtained my Master's Degree in School and Community Counseling from National-Louis University. I also hold a Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in School Counseling. I have experience in helping clients of all ages with stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, career difficulties, and executive functioning.

Welcome! I love working with clients on boundary setting, stress, anxiety and depression, parenting, how to improve career/professional functioning, resolving conflict in a healthy way, and much more. My youngest child has complex medical needs, which has given me a real soft spot for adults who are learning to thrive through unchangeable circumstances, as I've been there! My communication style is humorous, confident, and engaged. I will follow your lead but will also offer input, including helpful analogies and explanations of mental health concepts. I welcome disagreement and believe you are the expert on your own life.

I identify as a queer person of color and hope to best serve those communities who feel underrepresented in professional fields. Common areas that I work with are trauma, gender identity and expression, career related difficulties, couples/interpersonal relationship issues, and mood/anxiety disorders. I work heavily with the linguistic ways we approach "problems" and through a narrative and solutions focused approach we would work on restoring your sense freedom as you navigate life's difficulties.

Let's go! Contacting a therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to see how I can help with life or workplace challenges. Let's find solutions that work for you! My sessions are highly interactive. I offer insights, ask questions to understand you better, and challenge you to look within. I focus on your unique strengths to help you grow. If you're stuck in unhealthy patterns, I’ll point it out and help you find new ways to move forward. I give you useful tools starting from our first session. I accept insurance and self-pay clients in day, evening and weekend telehealth appointments.

No matter what difficulties you are going through now, I am convinced that you will be able to learn new skills and strategies to help you overcome your obstacles and create new life success and fulfillment. Over the years, I have worked with many people who were struggling with a variety of issues and found that they were capable of change even though they were filled with doubts and fears. Overcoming many personal challenges, career changes and losses over the years, I understand your challenges deeply with compassion. And I am committed to updating my professional skills continually to give you the latest skills for success.

I work with our centers providing counseling, staff development and online counseling and coaching. Always committed to your potential, well being, with active participation and towards what you want to achieve. My focus is personal growth, identity and achievement. I have extensive training in individual, Group and Family therapy. See www.centerforidentitypotential.com . I provide training /supervision for mental health professionals. A specialty area for me is the Gifted and Talented population providing presentations, workshops and keynotes on counseling and social-emotional needs of this special population.

I help high-achieving women stop performing and start living authentically. You've worked hard to build a successful life and career. While you’re proud of your accomplishments, the demands of your life leave you feeling anxious, stressed and overwhelmed. And what's worse is the success you've worked so hard for doesn't feel as fulfilling as you thought it would. Few people know you’re struggling because you’re always polished and in performance mode even though your inner life is chaotic. You need a space where you can be free to focus on taking care of yourself.

As a fellow pilgrim in the journey of life, I believe that my work in counseling is more than just a job. It is a vocation. I realize that reaching out for help can seem like a big step for many people. I am committed to assisting clients in this journey by offering empathy, genuineness, and compassion in a nonjudgmental setting.

I believe every person has vast potential to grow, heal, and change their lives. Whatever life, relationship, or career event that has brought you to therapy, you are taking a significant step towards better understanding yourself and your relationships with others.

Hello, my name is Sam Curry. I am a native Chicagoan interested in working with adults across various ages, backgrounds, and identities who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, career-related concerns, and numerous other issues.

∞ ∞ ∞ Empathic accompaniment that honors your longings and dynamic life narratives ∞ ∞ ∞ Are you curious about your inner world? Need help managing your mood and anxiety? Do you long for a quiet and safe space? Or, feel the need to re-calibrate? We are living through unprecedented times. Losses and dislocations abound, threatening our overall sense of identity, agency, and belonging. Time feels shapeless. Through all this, we are doing our best to live lives of meaning, courage, and faith. #LPAdanAccompany

Do you suspect something is holding you back from living your best life? If so, you’re not alone, and counseling can help. I specialize in contextual behavior change counseling. This means we’ll take time to understand your circumstances and how we can make adjustments to help you create the life you desire.

When people ask me for help dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, career issues or relationships, they want more than insight; they're hoping for behavioral change. I'm an active, warm, cognitive behavioral therapist [CBT] with over 25 years of experience. I'm the co-founder of a highly regarded group psychotherapy practice in downtown Chicago, 60602. I help clients build their confidence, identify options, and make the changes that will improve the quality of their lives. My clients value my insightful supportive feedback and creative, cognitive approach in working with them towards long-lasting life changes.

The journey to healing can feel overwhelming. But it's never too late to start. I’m so grateful you chose yourself today. I offer non-judgmental acceptance and unconditional positive regard while we explore the experiences that brought you to this point in life. You may be at the intersection of many dilemmas and I am here to help you process thoughts, feelings and behaviors that impact your view of yourself and the world. It’s my honor to join you in this transformational time and I will meet you where you are to provide the best support and guidance tailored to your individual needs through compassion, empathy and empowerment.

Do you feel stuck and anxious? Do you want to bring love and trust back into your relationship? Are you facing a difficult transition such as a break-up, parenthood, or a career challenge? I can help! Together we can develop insights, strategies, and tools to navigate the obstacles you face. My clinical specialties include couple conflict and communication issues, transitions within relationships, difficulties with family of origin, parenting, depression and anxiety, and personal growth and fulfillment. I am especially interested in helping adult children and their parents navigate conflict.

I know taking the plunge into therapy can feel scary…you are not alone! If you are looking for a warm, unconditional, and potentially even non-traditional approach to therapy, you have come to the right place. As your therapist, my top priority is to curate an empowering therapeutic environment, fit to your needs. Through my warm energy, goofy sense of humor, and passion for your health, I aim to make therapy a safe place to be your authentic self. I recognize each of my clients are unique beings with unique experiences. Your therapeutic care deserves to have the same consideration.