Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Bridgeview, Illinois IL
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Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Margo Tirado MA LCPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Carrying anxiety, holding back your voice, or tending to everyone else’s needs can feel deeply lonely. If you’re stretched thin or unsure of your next step, I want you to know that you don’t have to keep doing this by yourself.
With over 30 years as a psychotherapist specializing in EFT, somatic work, anxiety, and trauma, I’ve supported countless women right at this crossroads. I’ve seen how healing becomes possible when the body is included in the conversation and the nervous system finally has room to unwind.
Together, we’ll create a therapeutic space filled with warmth, honesty, and grounded support. Using body-based tools and compassionate guidance, I’ll help you feel safe enough to explore what’s underneath—and empowered to build the life you’ve been longing for.
31 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bridgeview, IL
Online in Bridgeview, IL Illinois
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Dr. Aretha Steele (Mindful Healing Counseling)
Psychologist, PsyD
Taking the step to seek support is a courageous move, and I want to applaud you for it. I know everyone has a different story, and I'm here to honor and respect yours. As your therapist, my focus is on creating a collaborative and caring space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions. In our sessions, we can delve into your experiences, tackle obstacles, discover fresh perspectives, and uncover the strengths within you. Being a black woman, I recognize the significance of your identity and am dedicated to honoring each person’s story.
17 Years Experience
Online in Bridgeview, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Mindful Healing Counseling
Psychologist, PsyD
We know life can be really tough at times, and it’s hard to figure out where to start when you feel stuck. Stress, anxiety, sadness, or relationship struggles can make everything seem harder, especially if you’re also dealing with past trauma or big life changes.
At Mindful Healing, we’re here to support you every step of the way. We believe that with the right support, you have the strength to heal and grow. Our goal is not just to listen, but to help lighten your burden and provide the tools you need to face life’s challenges. We are an inclusive practice, celebrating people of all identities and backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe space where you can feel seen, valued, and empowered to recognize your own strengths.
16 Years Experience
Online in Bridgeview, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (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
In-Person Near Bridgeview, IL
Online in Bridgeview, IL Illinois
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
I do my best to listen in the service of understanding and provide thoughtful responsiveness, which I have found helps my clients connect to their inner life and with others. Using gentle honesty and compassion, I value autonomy and collaboration to help people feel less alone while finding a sense of purpose within their lives and in the world.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bridgeview, IL
Online in Bridgeview, IL Illinois
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Michael Keigher
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
You don’t need to have it all figured out before you reach out. In my practice, therapy is a space where the messy chaos is welcome — where you can explore your stress, identity, relationships, or life transitions without judgment. I specialize in supporting college students and young adults who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or unsure of what’s next. Together, we’ll process the chaos, find clarity, and create a version of healing that actually feels human.
2 Years Experience
Online in Bridgeview, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Wolf Pack Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Wolf Pack is a team of therapists dedicated to helping you feel seen, supported, and understood. We work collaboratively to provide trauma-responsive, compassionate care for anxiety, depression, grief, neurodiversity, identity, and life transitions, supporting you in taking meaningful steps toward wellness
19 Years Experience
Online in Bridgeview, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Emem Itiat
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
I believe in the power of healing through promoting self-awareness, autonomy and empowerment, and also in people's strength to move towards change. Though suffering is a part of life, something that all humans share, working to manifest helpful and sustainable coping mechanisms, and skills that will work to serve you long term makes a difference in the quality of life a person experiences. I work from a Health at Every Size (HAES) and humanist framework, observing individuals as a whole, and when it comes to the war against body discrimination and terrorism, I believe in working to enhance radical acceptance through promoting self-contentment, end weight discrimination by identifying the underlying and overlying systems of oppression, dismantling those systems, and working against the cultural obsession with diet culture, and the pursuit of thinness and perfection. I believe in concepts such as radical self-love, self-trust, self-awareness, radical-acceptance, freedom, agency, self-compassion, and self-actualization to help guide individuals to fulfill their potential and maximize their wellbeing.
16 Years Experience
Online in Bridgeview, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Joanna Vergoth
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, NCPsyA
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 27 years of experience providing trauma-focused, psychodynamic psychotherapy to adults with complex trauma histories. I am particularly attuned to issues of relational trauma, attachment disturbances, abuse recovery, psychosexual health, anxiety disorders, and binge eating. My practice is culturally responsive and grounded in respect for each client’s lived experience and identity. Therapy with me is collaborative, paced with care, and grounded in deep attunement. I believe symptoms are adaptations to overwhelming experiences. I help clients understand how past experiences shape present patterns, transform trauma-shaped beliefs, and reconnect with their inner strength and authenticity. If you are ready for profound healing, I would be honored to work with you
27 Years Experience
Online in Bridgeview, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Mary Mesiha
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
I’m Mary Mesiha, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience helping people navigate life’s challenges. Since beginning my career in 1999, I’ve had the privilege of working with people from many different backgrounds across a range of settings-which shaped my approach to therapy.
I work with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and issues related to adoption. My goal is to meet you where you are and help you make sense of what you are going through in a meaningful and manageable way.
I am licensed to practice in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Florida, and Illinois.
27 Years Experience
Online in Bridgeview, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Bridgeview, Illinois Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Bridgeview, Illinois average 16 years of experience and charge around $197 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (90%), Depression (75%), and Stress (67%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$197
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 75% | Depression |
| 67% | Stress |
| 59% | Self Esteem |
| 56% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 53% | Women's Issues |
| 48% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 42% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Men |
| 25% | Asian |
| 25% | Military / Veterans |