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Therapists for college students near Chicago, IL

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Pure Health Center
Group practice
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

Our experienced therapists have various specializations in addition to being trauma informed and fully competent in treating anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. We offer a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic space for you to share your unique story....

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Dr. Alberto Varona
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

If you feel depressed, anxious, emotionally overwhelmed, stuck or simply need somebody to talk to, I can help. If you are considering making life changes or have a sense that something needs to change, let's work on it together. It has been my life's work to try to understand people and, beyond understanding, help people grow & change. If any of this sounds like you, I hope we can meet to talk it over together. For over 16 years, I taught psychology to therapists & counselors in training. I a...

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Andrew Brazzale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Hello, my name is Andrew and I work with clients with ADHD and autism as well as depression and anxiety. I help my clients deal with issues related to handling difficult emotions, creating better executive functioning, working through perfectionism, and building meaningful relationships. I work with my clients build real skills for managing their lives while finding time to take care of themselves. When working with my clients I seek to help them notice what barriers they are encountering in pu...

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Empowered Mind Therapy
Group practice
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Empowered Mind Therapy is a private practice serving college students and young adults throughout Illinois. We specialize in supporting students navigating anxiety, academic stress, burnout, relationship concerns, life transitions, and family challenges. College can feel overwhelming, whether you're balancing classes, work, finances, or figuring out your next steps. We provide a supportive, structured space where students can build coping skills, strengthen emotional regulation, and gain clar...

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Rachel Brody
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I aim to create a space of warmth, respect and curiosity where, together, we can explore the nuance and depth of your story. While everyone's individual challenges differ, I believe that fundamentally, the process of feeling, experiencing and examining our struggles promotes growth—increased awareness, new ways of being, more empathy, different ways of relating to ourselves and others, and more meaning and connection. Please be in touch if you'd like to explore working together....

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Mirjam Quinn & Associates
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Our mission is to help individuals, couples, and families live authentic, connected, and happy lives....

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Kendra Caple
Licensed Professional Counselor
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Clients can expect a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where they feel heard, respected, and encouraged to grow. In our sessions, we will work together to build insight, develop healthy coping strategies, and set realistic goals that align with your personal values and needs. My approach focuses on creating a space that fosters trust and emotional safety, where clients can explore challenges, build on their strengths, and take meaningful steps toward healing and positive change....

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Pure Health Center
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, behavioral challenges, depression, addiction, grief & loss, and trauma. I also help those who are struggling with transitional changes, relationship stressors and identity challenges. Additionally, I help couples' work through conflict and improve communication in their relationship....

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Beatrice Pacyga, Always Blooming Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

If you’re here, chances are you are looking for a change. Maybe you are unhappy in your relationship, or struggling with body image or food, or perhaps you are stuck in what seems like a never ending cycle of depression, anxiety and hopelessness. It might feel like you can’t catch a break, and that life is coming at you too fast. It's okay if you've gotten knocked down- let's get you back on your feet. As a therapist specializing in anxiety, eating disorders, depression, and adolescent/young ...

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Sumin Kim
Counselor
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure who you’re becoming? Maybe you’re starting school, adjusting to a new country or community, exploring your identity, or trying to balance creativity, responsibility, and perfectionism. If you’re still reading this, I want you to know how proud I am of you. Reaching this point is no small thing. By exploring support, you’ve already begun your healing journey, and I’m proud of you for honoring yourself in this way. I specialize in supporting college...

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Relational Psychology Group, Inc.
Group practice
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

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....

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Jada Choate, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I am a licensed clinical social worker offering telehealth psychotherapy to adults (18+) across Illinois and Maine. I work with students and young adults navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, identity exploration, and major life transitions—particularly those who may appear high-functioning on the outside while feeling overwhelmed internally. My approach is collaborative, relational, and trauma-informed, integrating ACT, CBT, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based interventions. I aim to create a...

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Lizzy Sullivan
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

As a queer, disabled person, engaging in topics of systems, religion, and relationships is both my lived experience and my passion. As a clinician-in-training, I see the counseling process as a collaborative, client-centered time for exploring patterns, story, and skill-building for your relationships to yourself and the world around you. Whatever patterns, questions, or pain you may bring, therapy is your space to make self-compassionate change happen. I utilize narrative, art, emotional reg...

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Exposure Therapy Chicago
Psychologist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Do you have a sticky mind, and struggle with unwanted and intrusive thoughts, worries or memories? I can help you learn to be at peace with these uncontrollable experiences and move towards a life of meaning. I specialize in working with clients who talk about repeated urges, looping or spiraling anxieties and memories of stressful or traumatic events that will not go away. Similarly, many of my clients also talk about rigid ways of thinking, including high expectations of themselves and others ...

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Zana Van Der Smissen, LCPC, PMHC
Group practice
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Collaboration is a key part of my work with clients. As we explore the change needed for growth, I hope to honor your voice and provide a safe, welcoming and empowering environment that at the forefront creates trust. I want to meet you where you are and come from a strengths-based perspective in creating a path towards understanding yourself, as well as aligning your behavior with your values as much as possible in your everyday life. When in session, I like to pursue a mind-body approach and b...

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Neighborhood Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Hi, I’m Spencer (they/them)! I’m a queer, non-binary, neurodiverse therapist who believes that everybody deserves a space in therapy. Working in mental and behavioral health spaces I have found that it can be difficult to find professionals who are competent and specializes in working with the LGBTQ+ community, and I aim to help change that! So much about therapy revolves around identity. Having a therapist who is part of your communities can make all of the difference. I work from a syste...

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Wesley Kennedy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Everyday Psychotherapy Chicago focuses on helping clients bridge the gap between insight gained in the therapy room and meaningful action in daily life. Our goal is to create a collaborative space where you can develop practical, evidence-based skills — emotional regulation, communication, problem-solving, and self-awareness — and actively practice them outside of sessions. Whether you’re navigating stress at work, deepening relationships, managing ADHD, building resilience after loss, or str...

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CFC Therapy Group
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Please visit my profile to learn more about my services.

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Carolyn Milliman
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

My experience includes emotional & mood concerns, identity exploration, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, academic & vocational distress, and grief. Sharing your true self in therapy is a vulnerable act, and I respect your courage. I am mindful of your needs and meet you where you are. I would be honored to help you with the next step of your journey....

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Lisa Mala, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Therapy is a unique opportunity to find peace within ourselves. While it may be difficult to find the right therapist to work with, I find my warm, empathetic, friendly, straight-forward approach helps my clients work through issues to find transformation and purpose in their life, as we collaboratively work to find the right approach that fits for you. I work with different types of clients. Some may struggle with challenges of anxiety, depression or mood disorders and the impact it has on...

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