Therapists in Chicago, IL

Michael Alexander is a licensed Clinical Social Worker in Chicago, Illinois. Have you experienced anxiety, loss, feeling marginalized, trauma, and/or feelings of depression that have impacted your life? My approach and practice promotes self-awareness, self-love, and creating a safe environment for clients to be their full authentic selves in session. I utilize CBT, trauma-informed, relational, and strength-based therapy techniques in session. My specialization is working with adolescents, and adults (men and women, LGBTQI) with a focus on addressing relationships, and familial trauma through a culturally informed lens.

The most important thing I want potential clients to know is that I truly love doing therapy and sincerely care about the people I with work with. The belief that clients can create greater self awareness, insight and transformation through a non-judgmental, safe and compassionate relationship is the foundation of my approach. By providing an open and collaborative space, clients can explore their thought patterns, emotional/somatic states and behavioral experience to promote meaningful changes. I bring a warm smile, a curious, gentle, down to earth manner, a sense of humor and an authentic self into the therapy room.

As a neurodiverse queer transgender woman and a survivor, I know how hard it can be to seek desperately needed help, only to be made unwelcome by the very professionals we trust to provide that help. I always strive to meet my clients with openness, respect, and compassion. I believe that therapy should provide a safer space to explore your values and strengths, gain insight into your struggles, and learn new skills for healing, transformation, and liberation.

My name is Nidisha Kaul, LPC. As a Licensed Professional Counselor I have had the opportunity to assist clients in areas such as personal growth/life transitions, sport performance, unresolved childhood wounds, understanding past and current patterns of dysfunction, substance misuse, and their relationship with self and others. Therapy is a self-care practice one embraces to grow, heal, learn, and create a path to self-actualization. By building trust and partnership, I can assist my clients in creating a plan of action that addresses the problem at its core.

I'm proud to provide safe, affirming, and non-judgmental space for all people, but especially for LGBTQIA persons, non-monogamous and poly- folks, members of kink & fetish communities, and persons living with HIV.

Having been involved in the mental health field for over a decade, working across various setting (hospitals, VA, college) I now focus on those eager to enhance their creativity, community, and value-driven experiences. As the founder of an organization that has seen significant growth, my interest lies in supporting leaders—whether they are in creative roles, parenting, or mental health professions—who struggle with the demands of their work environments and the prioritization of their own healing. I believe relationships are formed in repair and I am useful to those seeking to deepen the interpersonal and cultural spaces.

Life has a funny way of doing the exact opposite of what you’d hope—and when it does, it feels anything but funny. It may feel closer to being stuck, out of control, or somewhere in between. Above all else it feels bleak, and I’m not here to tell you it isn’t. But I can tell you the good news: no matter what you'r bringing to therapy, you carry the coolest, most beautiful parts of being human within you already. I work with individuals and couples to help them reconnect to their true selves so they can shine—in good times and bad.

Eric is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with his Master’s Degree in Clinical and Counseling with over 10 years of experience providing multifaceted therapeutic orientations. Eric has experience working with adolescents and adults with varying presenting problems and behavioral issues. Eric uses a wide range of therapeutic styles for the best fit the client’s personality and presenting issues. Many of his styles include person-centered, creative expression techniques, and behavioral approaches with a focus on multicultural counseling.

I recognize that starting therapy is often a time when one is most vulnerable but also determined about a need for change. It is important that a therapist responds with an offer of a welcoming and safe, yet challenging, space for growth. I have 25+ years of experience treating anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, grief/loss, trauma, and adjustment reactions. My therapeutic approach is psychodynamic and relational. I am curious about my clients, their current circumstances, and life stories. I do not approach presenting problems uniformly, but understand each client and each therapy as unique.

As a queer, Asian-American who was raised in a religious immigrant home, I empathize with the struggles of reconciling cultural conflicts and diverging identities. My therapeutic space offers safety and support for exploring your inner self, thoughts, feelings, and relationships. I'll guide you to a deeper self-awareness, helping you understand how your identities and values shape your realities. My role is to create a secure environment for you to navigate your discomforts, challenge negative thoughts, and reshape old narratives. I want you to walk away feeling empowered to overcome life's challenges with strength and resilience.

My name is Leah R Jones, Mental Health Professional at Holistically Divine Counseling. I earned my Master’s of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling from the School of The Art Institute of Chicago. I believe all humans are unique and have significance in the world. Our experiences shape who we are and impact how we show up for ourselves and others. There are times when we are faced with challenges that may be difficult to process and understand. It is my mission to guide others along their journey to gain clarity, healing, and become their best self!

"We fear things in proportion to our ignorance of them." - Christian Nevell Bovee. My unique approach begins with the focus of increasing my client's knowledge of the mind and brain. Given that our brains are built to change in response to experience, there is a new optimism regarding the brain's ability to remain flexible and to benefit from enriching environments throughout life. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential, and have full freedom, self-expression and a life you love.

My therapeutic approach is shaped by three beliefs: (1) regardless of your past and current situation, you are worthy of love and respect, (2) you have inherent strengths, and (3) systemic oppression plays a role in way we think, feel, and behave; therefore, in therapy, it is important to consider the relationship among systemic oppression, mental health and the multiple identities we hold. As a Black and queer person, I believe showing up as your authentic self is brave and healthy. Together, we will create a safe and non-judgmental space as we work through your goals.

I specialize in helping high achieving adolescents, children, parents and young adults who struggle with perfectionism, anxiety, aggression, and anger to increase emotional vocabulary, cope better and feel more connected to themselves, friends and their families. When these feelings come up it is hard to let go of the script of what our life was supposed to be and have the energy to create the life you want. Work with me is personalized to my clients but I draw on art, play and narrative in my approach.

I work with adults and couples who seek to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and how they show up in this world. I want to assist people in becoming their fully realized emotional selves by creating a non-judgmental and sex-positive space for them to safely explore their feelings and share their vulnerabilities. The therapeutic relationship, and collaboration within it, is a crucial component of my work and something that I build and honor throughout the therapeutic process. Clinical areas include neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, identity/sexuality exploration, CNM/open relationships, trauma, and sex-related issues.

Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with and trust can be difficult. Painful life experiences, past trauma and current situations can cause you to feel stuck, depressed and anxious. You may have noticed changes in your relationships, work, mood or self esteem. I will collaborate with you to gain self awareness, insight and self acceptance. I will encourage, challenge and empower you to make changes. I will guide you in making informed decisions about how to deal with issues we identify together. My clients comment on my ability to create a warm, welcoming, non-judgemental space and my ability to establish an easy rapport.

Kudos to you for beginning this journey for yourself! The next step will take time…finding the right provider can seem overwhelming but trust your instincts. The relationship with your therapist will determine if you feel safe to open up or be receptive to new ways to address your concerns. I like to get feedback from clients on what works for them or not. Some people like to hear lots of feedback and some want to be heard so it’s important for me to know what you prefer. This is a relationship and it’s important to me that your needs are met. It takes courage to start therapy and you having a positive experience is essential.

It can feel extremely discouraging when you look at your partner and feel like the spark or flame that brought you together is now dwindling. We find ourselves in patterns that have become comfortable or too familiar and don't know how to break out of them. Often times we don't know where to begin when creating relationship goals and increasing the connection we once felt with one another. Our therapy space is one where curiosity and authenticity are inherently invited. Together, we make sense of all the moments, interactions, traumas, narratives, and experiences that shaped your relationship and find a new normal.

Clark Halliday is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois. He graduated from the University of Chicago, Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice. As a social worker in private practice, Clark provides family, couples, and individual therapy that allows all clients to feel safe and supported in a therapeutic environment. He works with schools and employers to support and strengthen the individual as well as the family. Clark's diverse professional skills allow him to provide resources in multiple areas of mental health.