Online Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Near North Side, Illinois IL
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CFT
Emem Itiat
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
Navigating life's setbacks, challenges, and adversities can absolutely take a toll on our wellbeing and ability to function, which is why it is important to know that you do not have to work through these concerns alone. As a helper, I am passionate about creating a safe and trusting environment for my clients in order to foster vulnerability, transparency, and autonomy as we navigate the therapeutic process.
16 Years Experience
Online in Near North Side, IL (Online Only)
CFT
Cultivate Your Essence
Registered Psychotherapist, LPC, LCPC, MFT
At Cultivate Your Essence, we provide compassionate, culturally responsive virtual therapy for individuals, couples, and families throughout Illinois and Georgia. Our therapists understand the unique experiences, stressors, and strengths that shape the lives of Black women, professionals, and marginalized communities. Through secure telehealth services, we create a safe and accessible space where clients can heal, grow, and become the healthiest version of themselves from the comfort of their own environment.
8 Years Experience
Online in Near North Side, IL (Online Only)
CFT
Kourtney Bennett
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Online therapy offers a flexible, effective way to receive support from the comfort and privacy of your own space. I provide secure telehealth services for adults across North Carolina, helping clients navigate trauma, neurodivergence, burnout, identity, and life transitions. My approach remains collaborative, evidence-based, trauma-informed, and neurodivergent-affirming, with sessions tailored to your unique goals and circumstances. Whether you're balancing work, caregiving, health concerns, or simply prefer meeting remotely, online therapy can provide a meaningful space for reflection, growth, and lasting change.
9 Years Experience
Online in Near North Side, IL
CFT
Polaris Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Welcome to Polaris Counseling! We are a group practice consisting of licensed counselors and social workers. Our mission is to provide high quality counseling services to individuals, couples and families in a professional, non-judgmental, supportive and friendly environment at an affordable cost to you.
Incorporated in 2005, Polaris started out as a consulting agency specializing in helping parents secure federal and state funding for their children struggling with severe mental health issues and developmental disabilities. The necessity for a more holistic approach to our services soon became evident and we began to provide ongoing counseling support to our clients to supplement our consulting and advocacy services. By the beginning of 2006, the demand for our counseling services increased dramatically and we slowly phased out our consulting services and became solely a counseling-based practice.
Since then, we have helped thousands of clients reach their treatment goals! We strive to make every client feel welcome, respected and safe while in treatment with us and give one hundred and ten percent of our energy in helping you navigate your way through treatment successfully. Our compassionate, hardworking approach to counseling has become our trademark.
21 Years Experience
Online in Near North Side, IL
CFT
Dr. Jenny Shields
Psychologist
Online therapy doesn’t have to feel distant or impersonal. In fact, my clients often tell me our virtual sessions feel just as warm, authentic, and deeply connected as if we were sitting in the same room. I specialize in helping healthcare providers, executives, and high-achieving professionals who feel burned out, stuck, or quietly overwhelmed—especially folks who’ve been so busy taking care of everyone else they’ve lost touch with themselves. My approach combines evidence-based behavioral science, genuine empathy, and practical strategies designed specifically for your unique challenges and goals. Whether you’re at home, in your office, or somewhere in between, our work together will help you step out of survival mode, reconnect with your values, and create meaningful, lasting change.
12 Years Experience
Online in Near North Side, IL
CFT
Sarah Farris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
I offer online, evidence-based therapy for adults located in Illinois, Wisconsin and Florida. Conditions treated include obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) & related disorders, such as anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, illness anxiety, and body-focused repetitive behaviors, or BFRBs - hair pulling/trichotillomania and skin picking/excoriation. I also work with athletes experiencing performance anxiety or coping with pressure in their sport. Sessions begin with a discussion of symptoms and a brief history, goal setting, and working together to develop strategies to make improvements important to you, emphasizing your values and goals to guide the process.
14 Years Experience
Online in Near North Side, IL
CFT
Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
I became a psychoanalytical therapist because I believe in the transformative power of self-awareness and understanding. The profound impact of exploring the depths of the unconscious mind and uncovering the roots of one's thoughts and behaviors can lead to lasting change and emotional well-being. I chose psychoanalysis as my therapeutic approach because it provides a unique framework for delving into the complexities of the human psyche, offering individuals a profound opportunity for self-discovery and healing.
Psychoanalysis, with its emphasis on the unconscious mind, allows me to work with patients in a way that goes beyond surface-level symptoms, addressing the underlying causes of emotional struggles. I am passionate about providing a space where individuals can explore their thoughts, feelings, and past experiences in a deep and meaningful way, fostering insight and facilitating personal growth.
5 Years Experience
Online in Near North Side, IL (Online Only)
CFT
Dr. Amanda Roberts
Psychologist, PhD Clinical Psychology, Masters in Marriage Family Therapy
Dr. Amanda Roberts has close to 40 years of experience in the mental health field and 27 years of deep immersion and expertise in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, EMDR. She is also trained in hypnosis and a variety of mind-body modalities. She has a growing interest in the neurobiological basis of effective psychotherapies and, in particular, neuroplasticity.
She studied Psychology at Harvard University, earned a Bachelors in Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations from the University of California Berkeley, has a Master’s degree in Marriage Family Therapy from the University of San Francisco and earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CIIS. At CIIS the curriculum marries eastern philosophy and religion with traditional western empirical psychological training. Her dissertation was a quality of life study on the use of laughter and humor in the treatment of cancer survivors.
Her specialty is working with the psychological ramifications of medical issues, a branch of psychology known as Behavioral Medicine or Health Psychology. She has successfully worked with treatment resistant medically unexplained symptoms as well as chronic migraines, pain, cardiac, auto-immune, eating disorders and cancer. An additional specialty is in the treatment of recent traumatic/adverse events with ongoing traumatic stress. Dr. Roberts also provides clinical consultation to other EMDR clinicians individually and in groups remotely via Zoom.
Dr Roberts is an EMDR International Association Approved Consultant and has been a Trauma Recovery Humanitarian Assistance Programs approved consultant, an EMDR trainer in early intervention and former leader of the Western Massachusetts Trauma Recovery Network, a community disaster response program. She has conducted R-TEP G-TEP trainings around the US for trauma clinicians and has been instrumental in setting up the Trauma Response Network in Britain formed in 2017 in response to terrorism and mass casualty events. She advised them on logistical and clinical issues. Dr. Roberts has an enduring and lifelong passion for global and international humanitarian issues.
She completed three pre-doctoral internships at Stanford’s Drug and Alcohol Clinic, Stanford’s Counseling and Psychological Services and San Mateo County Mental Health Services and two post-doctoral internships.One in a national employee assistance program and another at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Center Medical school, ranked among the top ten medical schools in the United States. She worked in the Behavioral Medicine Clinic at the University of Massachusetts with rotations throughout cardiac and oncology, pain and bariatric surgery services. She has served on a mobile psychiatric crisis unit, in a full-service hospital emergency room, community mental health clinics and outreach, inpatient, general outpatient and two pain clinics.
She has provided trainings/workshops nationally and internationally on a variety of mental health topics and was on the United Nations working team of EMDR therapists acting to introduce EMDR Therapy as a modality to be used in humanitarian programs around the world. More recently, as an EMDR ambassador, she facilitated, an engagement with the World Bank in the Philippines and has been involved in various leadership capacities. She launched a global initiative in 2018 called PRISE, a curriculum designed for paraprofessionals to deliver resliency training in resource poor areas of the world. https://www.prisehealth.org/
She is a consummate researcher and launched the world’s first EMDR clinical trial looking at the efficacy of the EMDR Group Traumatic Episode Protocol, GTEP with an oncology population. This protocol also has applicability to other medical/psychological populations. She holds herself to the highest standards of excellence and expects the same from others.
41 Years Experience
Online in Near North Side, IL (Online Only)
CFT
Margo Tirado MA LCPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Hi, I’m Margo Tirado, MA, LCPC — a psychotherapist with more than 30 years of experience helping women move from self-doubt, anxiety, and overwhelm into lives that feel grounded, confident, and truly their own.
My work is rooted in a deep belief: your healing matters, your voice matters, and you matter.
31 Years Experience
Online in Near North Side, IL
CFT
Allyson Fellows, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Are you looking for convenient and effective online therapy in Sarasota or Venice, FL? Dr. Allyson Fellows, Psy.D., offers compassionate and evidence-based online therapy services to help you navigate life's challenges from the comfort of your own home.
About Dr. Allyson Fellows
Dr. Allyson Fellows is a licensed clinical psychologist with a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. With extensive postdoctoral training and years of experience, Dr. Fellows specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
Why Choose Online Therapy?
Convenience: Access therapy sessions from anywhere in Sarasota or Venice, FL, without the need to travel.
Flexibility: Schedule appointments that fit your busy lifestyle.
Comfort: Engage in therapy from a familiar and private setting.
Our Approach
Dr. Fellows uses a holistic and integrative approach, combining cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and attachment principles to tailor treatment to your unique needs. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues, Dr. Fellows is here to support you.
Get Started Today
Take the first step towards a healthier, happier you. Contact Dr. Allyson Fellows to schedule your online therapy session and begin your journey to well-being.
8 Years Experience
Online in Near North Side, IL
CFT
Faye Williams
Marriage and Family Therapist, ALMFT
We'll meet where you can be most comofortable!
4 Years Experience
Online in Near North Side, IL
CFT
Healing Intentions LLC (H.I)
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, PSY.D
Dr. Gollop-Brown is a licensed clinical psychologist committed to helping individuals cultivate mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Her work is grounded in a rich and diverse academic foundation, including a bachelor's degree in nursing from Purdue University, a master's degree in counseling from Southwestern Assemblies of God University, and a doctorate in clinical psychology from Regent University. She provides treatment for a wide range of concerns including ADHD, anxiety, depression, phobias, grief, relationship challenges, sleep difficulties, and issues related to spirituality. She is experienced working with culturally diverse populations and is dedicated to tailoring her therapeutic approaches to other unique needs identities and lived experiences of each person she serves.
15 Years Experience
Online in Near North Side, IL (Online Only)
CFT
MindOverHealing Therapies
Hypnotherapist, CHt
As an accredited-Certified Hypnotherapist, I bring expertise in a variety of modalities including my own A Rose in Bloom© conceptual hypnotherapy. I also specialize in NLP and MER therapies as well as Cognition Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I work with medical and dental referrals with professional health practitioners to provide a holistic approach. To begin your journey of healing I offer a complimentary phone consultation where we can discuss your specific needs and goals, and how my practice can help you achieve them.
3 Years Experience
Online in Near North Side, IL (Online Only)
CFT
Amy Look
Psychologist, PhD, LP
You are thoughtful, capable, and successful in many areas of your life but inside, you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and unsure how to move forward. You overthink, hold yourself to impossible standards, and take care of everyone else while your own needs fall to the side. It's exhausting and leads to emotional burnout, but it doesn't need to be this way. Our work together will focus on evidence-based strategies to calm your mind, manage stress, increase confidence, improve relationships, and start living a life that’s aligned with your values. To learn more about what it would be like to work together, reach out by calling or sending me a message.
7 Years Experience
Online in Near North Side, IL (Online Only)
CFT
Sara Fraser
Psychologist, PhD
Like many of you, the pandemic profoundly impacted the way I live and work. I moved my practice completely online in the face of COVID restrictions and have not returned to in person work. I was impressed with the way that online therapy offered clients many more options for their work with me and I found clients able to keep up with their sessions consistently and reliably with more connection options open to them. Via safe and secure telehealth sessions, I offer parent consultation for kiddos under 10, online therapy with older kids, teens and families and individual therapy for adults, specializing in trauma and trauma focused therapies.
26 Years Experience
Online in Near North Side, IL (Online Only)
CFT
Lora Proia/ Centered Village LLC Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC, LPC
Offer confidential, HIPPA compliant teletherapy days, evenings, and some weekends.
16 Years Experience
Online in Near North Side, IL
CFT
Mary Knoblock, DNH
Hypnotherapist, DNH, RTT Practitioner, Hypnotist, Holistic Naturopath Practitioner, Spiritual Counselor
Haven Wellness was founded in 2013 in order to provide comprehensive services that support and foster the health of our customers. I offer a variety of tools, to improve and help you maintain your optimal health.
I love working with clients from all walks of life who all share the common goal of bettering their mind, body, and soul. Whether you are experiencing pain or simply want to improve your physical and mental fitness, Haven Wellness provides the resources to do so in a healing and friendly environment. Learn more about by getting in touch today!
My Qualifications are as follows:
1. Clinical RTT Practitioner (Rapid Transformation Therapy)
2. ND Alternative Practitioner Student - Class of 2021
3. Emotion Code Practitioner
4. Duke trained Integrative Medicine Health Coach
5. Homeopath Consultant
6. Spiritual Counseling - ordained minister
7. Art Life Coach
8. NLP Master
9. Keen Life Coach
10. Hypnotist
11. Family Herbalist
12. Reiki Master
13. Mindfulness Practitioner
14. CBT Life Coach Practitioner
15. SAFM Integrative Medicine Practitioner Candidate
11 Years Experience
Online in Near North Side, IL (Online Only)
CFT
TriWellness
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, LCSW, LPC, BCN, CIT, CYYT, QEEG-C, AAT-I
We offer secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth services for clients seeking convenient, accessible mental health support from the comfort of their home. Virtual sessions are available for adolescents and adults and address concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, life transitions, chronic illness, and burnout.
Telehealth allows for the same thoughtful, personalized care as in-person therapy while reducing travel time and increasing flexibility for busy professionals, parents, and individuals with health considerations. Sessions are conducted through a secure video platform and are designed to be engaging, collaborative, and goal-oriented.
Whether you're navigating a challenging season or looking to build long-term resilience, telehealth makes it easier to prioritize your well-being—wherever you are in Illinois.
8 Years Experience
Online in Near North Side, IL
CFT
Jaylan Abd Elrahman
Psychologist, PhD
What an honor it is to be a supportive companion on your path to deeper wellness! I see therapy as a process wherein people can grow a more honest connection with themselves, learn and practice hope-generating perspectives and skills into their day to day and stretch their imaginations for how to lovingly create a future that feels liberating, life-affirming, and meaningful.
My goal is to offer a space that feels collaborative, creative and deeply human- a space where your story is met with curiosity, compassion and trust. My work is guided by Humanistic and Relational Cultural approaches, shining light on and engaging the unique wisdom you already come with and paying close attention to the cultural, racial and systemic forces that shape all our lived experiences. Our sessions might integrate story sharing, trauma processing, skill building, mindfulness and somatic practices, and expressive arts, depending on what feels most supportive to you week to week. I hope that clients experience therapy as venues for personal transformation that offer relief, clarity, levity and empowerment.
Alongside my clinical practice, I teach at several Chicago-area universities and have spent over a decade developing healing-centered programs for migrant youth and women of color in community-based settings. These experiences continue to inform my deep respect for various cultural and ancestral modalities of healing, as well as an appreciation for the many ways people continue to dream new lives into reality!
If you’re seeking a therapist who approaches this process with humility, warmth, humor and a sincere commitment in your growth, I would be eager to connect with you!
6 Years Experience
Online in Near North Side, IL
CFT
Resilience Therapy Group
Therapist, LCSW, LMHC, LMSW, MHC-LP, PMH-C
We provide secure online therapy to clients across New York, New Jersey, Florida, and several additional states. Telehealth sessions are held over a private, HIPAA-conscious video platform, and you'll receive your session links through Simple Practice. Online care makes it easier to fit meaningful support around your life, wherever you are in our practice states.
11 Years Experience
Online in Near North Side, IL
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Near North Side, Illinois Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Near North Side, Illinois average 15 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (91%), Depression (74%), and Stress (67%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 91% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 67% | Stress |
| 59% | Self Esteem |
| 56% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 54% | Women's Issues |
| 47% | Loss or Grief |