Augustyn Family Services is a group psychotherapy practice located in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago. Our therapists utilize a warm, supportive, and collaborative approach in order to partner with our clients to create a path towards positive change. All of us at Augustyn Family Services understand that the trust our clients put in us is a great privilege and we work to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can feel very seen, heard, understood, and supported. Using a ...
We look at individuals as part of a bigger family system, offering support to folks experiencing low motivation and school refusal, social anxiety, performance anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, depression, and cultural identity....
Throughout all stages of life, there are many obstacles we face. If you are facing any challenges, I am here to help you navigate through them and come out on the other side more resilient and better equipped for the next. The populations I have worked with throughout my time practicing include teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, identity, and addictions. Having a background in cognitive behavioral therapy, I will provide you with tools to ide...
Cara McGhee, LPC takes a holistic eclectic approach to therapy. With the holistic aspect, Cara addresses symptoms as one way an individual's cognizance can convey consideration to an individual's advance perception. In the eclectic aspect, Cara uses various theoretical approaches to meet client's needs. Cara also addresses the therapeutic relationship with the belief that a stable relationship incorporates trust, authenticity, autonomy and optimistic outcomes. Cara has experience with survivors ...
Our team is composed of clinicians who value diversity and acceptance. We combine education with experience to deliver professional, effective, personalized counseling to our clients. Our goal is for our clients to be seen and heard and feel like their voices matter. In our client relationships, we function as guides to support and coaches to encourage progress and healing. We treat clinical issues (stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, etc.) through a relational lens. We explore ho...
Centered Therapy Chicago (CTC) is a group psychotherapy practice in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago. We work with people from all over the city and suburbs and believe in the healing power of relationships and connectedness. CTC’s therapists are committed to creating meaningful change in peoples’ lives, our community, and our society. We utilize a collaborative and relational approach that also incorporates feminist, trauma-informed, and body-oriented methods with our clients. We a...
I've worked with children, teenagers, and adults struggling with significant emotional and behavioral challenges for 16 years and have found that no matter the difficulty things can improve with hard work. Whether one's goal is emotion regulation, behavior change, or the exploration and cultivation of identity and meaning, the use of a therapeutic relationship based on honesty, authenticity, and mutual respect can have a profound impact on one's life course. While this work is challenging it can...
Many of us are looking for ways to find peace, be more present with our friends and family, and live in a way that feels nourishing. Therapy is an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of ourselves and the people we love. I aim to use an individualized client-led approach to therapy while honoring intersecting identities. I offer my clients warmth and acceptance in our work together, encouraging curiosity and collaboration that leads to living an authentic life. I like to cultivate a s...
Anyone can benefit from engaging in therapy. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental approach to help you find your innate strengths, values and resiliency. I am especially attuned to the needs of the LGBTQ+ community and approach therapy from a trauma informed perspective. My clinical approach is eclectic and draws from Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Whether you have attended therapy before or this is your first time, together we will develop a plan to ...
As a queer person, I am privileged to work with many clients who identify as LGBTQIA+. I also specialize in anxiety, interpersonal issues, addressing anti-fat bias, neurodiversity, and folks who are pregnant or parenting. I have extensive training and experience in working with survivors of trauma and domestic violence. I worked for many years as a counselor on a college campus, so I'm uniquely aware of the challenges facing students today....
I offer both in-person and telehealth sessions and specialize in exploring relationship patterns, developing coping skills, increasing self-esteem, and navigating life transitions. I am LGBTQ and neurodiverse affirming and welcome clients of all backgrounds, identities, and needs....
I work with adult clients who are looking to build a more nurturing relationship with themselves and their bodies. I take a gentle approach to honor the strategies that have gotten you this far, and support you in building new ways of being. My hope is to create a reflective space where clients can put down their critical parts and develop compassion for the experiences that have shaped their lives and relationships. I work with folks experiencing anxiety, depression, anti-fat bias, obsessions, ...
Whatever challenges are impacting your life, you don't have to face them alone. That's where I come in – to help you heal, gain new insights and perspectives, and develop the tools you need to best care for yourself. At the heart of my approach is building an authentic, egalitarian therapeutic relationship where you feel safe, heard, and best able to work towards your goals in a supportive environment. My primary population focus is LGBTQIA+ clients, and as a queer woman myself, I belie...
Our vision at Little Seed Counseling (formerly known as Practical Magic Healing) is to build a future where Queer individuals have the freedom and autonomy to make empowered decisions about their lives and bodies. We aim to cultivate inclusive communities that inspire healing, growth, and representation, ultimately contributing to a more equitable and compassionate world. Our therapists specialize in trauma focused care, EMDR, IFS/Parts Work, eating disorder and substance abuse counseling, and h...
Relational Psychology Group, Inc. is a psychotherapy practice focused in providing quality mental health care to LGBTQIA* children adolescents, adults, families, and intimate relationships. We believe that by fostering healthy interpersonal skills and relationships with our clients, they will be able to enact change in their personal lives and within their communities....
At Bridgepoint Psychology Center clients are the experts of their own lives and we, the clinicians, are here to provide support, guidance, and foster reflection. As a center that honors and celebrates diversity, Bridgepoint provides a safe space for clients to connect with their authentic selves. Equipped with unique specializations and advanced training, Bridgepoint Psychology Center provides superior care to individuals, couples, and families in the Chicagoland area....
College and early adulthood can be exciting while also overwhelming, confusing, and exhausting. If you’re feeling like life is harder than it should be, you’re not broken, and you’re definitely not alone. I work with students and young adults who feel stuck, emotionally drained, or disconnected from themselves. Maybe you're juggling school, relationships, family expectations, or trying to figure out who you even are while everything keeps changing. You might be questioning your values, your i...
Therapeutically, we approach each client differently, and pick our tools according to your needs and preferences. We are looking to help you find acceptance, success, meaning, and/or anything else on your terms, as you define it. We share a commitment to practicing in anti-oppressive, harm reductive, and relational ways, but each clinician has their own eclectic approach. Our clinicians have deep experience working with LGBTQ+ and especially trans/non-binary/gender expansive clients — from chil...
Life can feel like a canvas, sometimes chaotic, sometimes a masterpiece in progress. As a therapist, I see myself as your co-artist, helping you find the colors and textures that resonate with your soul. Whether you're sketching out new possibilities or painting over past experiences, I’m here to offer a brush, a fresh perspective, and maybe even a splash of creativity. As a therapist, my goal is to create a warm, relatable, and reliable space where you feel respected and understood. I belie...
Hi! We are a team of therapists with a special focus on emerging adults navigating the pivotal transition into college and adulthood. We understand the unique challenges of this stage, from the pressures of academic responsibilities and perfectionism to struggles with self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. We’re also here to help with relationship, roommate and friendship issues, as well as concerns around dating, sexual health, and identity. We approach our clients with cultural humility and cre...