In-Person in Chicago, IL 60640
Online in Illinois
Anne is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist dedicated to providing a warm, collaborative, and evidence-based environment for healing. Specializing in perinatal mental health, grief, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, she supports individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, and complex life transitions. By combining traditional psychotherapy with art therapy techniques, Anne helps clients cultivate practical coping strategies to navigate life's challenges, maternal mental health journey, or chronic medical diagnoses with resilience.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Art Therapy Uses creative activities like drawing, painting, or sculpture as a way to express emotions. It is especially helpful when words are hard to find.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
Fees & Insurance
Insurance
- Accepts Insurance
- BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Aetna, United
Education & Credentials
Anne Zakaras LCPC, ATR-BC, PMH-C
- Female
- License # 180.014991
- Licensed in Illinois
- Practicing Since 2018
Education: MA, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, 2018
BA, Indiana University, 2004
Anne Zakaras Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Chicago, IL 60640
- Available Online for residents of Illinois
- Online Therapy Details: HIPAA compliant online therapy options
Anne provides a warm, open, and collaborative therapeutic environment. Her client-centered approach blends traditional, evidence-based psychotherapy with art therapy and mindfulness techniques.
Areas of Expertise:
Family & Perinatal: Maternal, paternal, and perinatal mental health.
Life Challenges: Grief and bereavement, professional burnout, and life transitions.
Health & Wellness: Navigating medical diagnoses, chronic illness, and stress management.
Clinical Mental Health: Anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem.
Advanced Certifications: Board Certified and Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC), Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (PMH-C), Certified Grief Informed Professional, and certified in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)