Therapists in Chicago, Illinois IL
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Sarah Fandel
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LMHC, LCPC
Are you looking to know yourself on a deeper level? To improve your self-esteem, relationships, or emotion regulation? To heal from trauma or loss? To move away from avoidance, people pleasing, or habits that hold you back? Whether you seek to work on a specific goal or to focus more generally on self-exploration and growth, I am happy you are considering working with me. I am confident that we all possess a deep capacity for healing, resiliency, and connection. I strive to continually learn from and integrate multi-faceted modalities and theories of counseling to provide therapy that aligns with your individual needs and goals.
I work with clients affected by depression; anxiety; systems of oppression, any form of trauma or abuse; life transition difficulties; emotion dysregulation; attachment and relationship concerns; disordered eating patterns, body image issues; obsessive compulsive tendencies; phobias; gender dysphoria; and identity concerns.
10 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, Illinois (Online Only)
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.
16 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, Illinois (Online Only)
Dinayra Sorando Rivera
Pre-Licensed Professional, Pre-Licensed Counselor
As a therapist, I believe that healing begins with connection — connection to self, to others, and to our cultural and personal stories. My approach is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and cultural awareness. I hold space for each client’s unique lived experience, honoring how identity, heritage, and environment shape the way we see and navigate the world.
Being a Puerto Rican woman and bilingual counselor, I deeply understand how culture, migration, and systemic challenges influence mental health. I strive to create a therapeutic space where clients from all backgrounds — particularly those from Latinx, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and marginalized communities — feel seen, respected, and empowered to find their voice.
In our work together, I aim to support healing through understanding, curiosity, and collaboration. I invite clients to explore not only their challenges but also the resilience and wisdom carried within their stories. My goal is to walk alongside each person as they reconnect with balance, self-compassion, and meaning in their lives.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60614
Online in Chicago, Illinois
Rachel Losoff
Psychologist, PhD
My approach combines evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with insights from my academic research and teaching experience. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or need support with executive functioning and organization, I'm here to provide a supportive, online environment for your personal growth. Together, we'll work on developing practical strategies to help you thrive in your academic or professional life. My goal is to empower you with the tools and understanding you need to overcome obstacles and reach your full potential.
17 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, Illinois (Online Only)
Nostos Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
We provide affirming care for 2slgbtqia+ and bipoc individuals, grounded in feminist ideals, we strive to provide a space that is welcoming and empathic for all individuals.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60661
Online in Chicago, Illinois
Wayne G. Siegel, PhD, ABPP
Psychologist, Clinical Psychology
I have over 34 years of experience working as a clinical psychologist. The bulk of my career was spent at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, where I provided comprehensive, evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention for a range of mental health difficulties, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, substance use, sleep, chronic pain, personality disorders, and psychosis. In addition to my clinical work, I served as the overall Director of Training for the APA-accredited doctoral internship and postdoctoral residency training programs. Throughout my tenure in this position, I have had the honor of providing clinical supervision and mentorship to over 300 psychology interns and postdoctoral residents.
Since retiring from my position at the VA, I have continued to…
- Maintain a private practice providing individual psychotherapy and psychological assessment
- Serve in several volunteer leadership roles involved in the national management and coordination of psychology training and education and the overall profession of psychology
- Serve on the Minnesota Board of Law Examiners
- Serve as an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota's Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program
- Teach graduate-level courses at local psychology doctoral programs
On a more personal note, I have a passion for travel and the thrill of discovering new culinary adventures and restaurants. Cooking, art, and photography are creative outlets that I cherish, along with a love for nature and outdoor activities. My commitment to health and an active lifestyle is evident in my lifelong engagement with endurance sports, including marathon running, cycling, ironman triathlons, and hiking. These activities not only challenge me physically but also provide a strong sense of accomplishment and joy.
My practice is anchored in the belief that my clients are more than just their symptoms or diagnoses. I collaborate closely with them to thoroughly understand their unique struggles and customize a treatment approach that utilizes proven methods to address their specific needs. My objective is to apply my years of knowledge and expertise to every individual I assist.
I have extensive experience working with adults from diverse ethnic, racial, gender, sexual, and religious backgrounds. Additionally, I have developed specialized skills to address the unique challenges faced by healthcare professionals.
32 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, Illinois (Online Only)
Danielle Farabaugh
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by daily stress, anxious thoughts, or reminders of your traumatic memories? Struggling with anger or relationship conflict? Feeling stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts and unhealthy behaviors? Life's struggles can feel isolating but you don't have to face them alone. It would be a privilege and an honor to accompany you on your mental health journey.
I'm a licensed psychologist with over 18 years in the field. I have expertise in the treatment of PTSD, trauma, and stress and in the understanding of veteran and military culture. Other areas of specialty include anxiety, phobias, panic, depression, insomnia, and addiction. I work with teens and adults, as well as the spouses, partners and family members of those struggling. I also have extensive experience supporting veterans, first responders, and medical and mental health providers.
Whether you've been in therapy before or are ready to take the very first step towards healing and growth, I would love to hear from you.
18 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, Illinois (Online Only)
Dr. Kimberly E. Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP, APIT
I specialize in helping individuals overcome trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, grief and other issues due everyday life challenges. I provide individual therapy to a diverse adult population and all races, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and cultures are welcome! Call today or schedule a free consultation on worldviewtherapy.com to start your journey to the life you want and deserve.
19 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, Illinois (Online Only)
Carlos Hernandez
Pre-Licensed Professional
As a Mexican immigrant and bilingual therapist (English & Spanish), I understand how culture, identity, and life experiences influence the way we live, connect with others, and make meaning. My work is rooted in compassion and connection, and I specialize in helping adults heal from trauma, PTSD, depression, and life experiences that have left deep marks. I also work with men navigating the unspoken struggles of identity, relationships, and emotional expression. I know trauma can feel heavy, isolating, and sometimes unspeakable.
My role is to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported at your own pace. Here, your story is welcomed and honored. My approach is relational, person-centered, and existential, which means I focus on building trust, seeing you as a whole person, and exploring meaning in your experiences.
Whether you have been carrying your pain for years or are facing something recent and overwhelming, therapy can be a place to begin again. Juntos, podemos explorar tu historia, sanar las heridas, y encontrar un camino que se sienta más ligero y lleno de esperanza. If this speaks to you, I invite you to reach out so we can start your healing journey together.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60614
Online in Chicago, Illinois
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!
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60608
Online in Chicago, Illinois
Dr. Andres I. Rivera Amador
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Beginning therapy can be an experience that evokes vulnerability, and my hope is that your interest in this process reflects a desire for meaningful change in your life. Whether your goal is to deepen self-awareness, modify unhelpful patterns, or explore the intersections of your identities, recognizing therapy as a potential path forward represents an important first step. My intention is to create a supportive and affirming environment where you can safely explore both the familiar and less understood aspects of yourself. Approaching this work with openness and compassion, my role as a clinician is to offer support, validation, and thoughtful challenge as we work collaboratively toward growth and self-improvement.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60614
Online in Chicago, Illinois
Ariana Marciniak
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Ariana is passionate about working with populations holding intersectional identities. She supports adolescence and young adults in navigating their identity, relationships, and life transitions. As a queer, multiethnic therapist, she also has a passion for working with LGBTQ+ folks and people of color, holding space for the ways oppression, intergenerational trauma, and systemic barriers intersect with mental health.
As a multicultural, multiethnic therapist of Mexican and Polish heritage, I understand what it’s like to exist in the in-between—navigating identity, belonging, and the push and pull of different cultural expectations. I work closely with couples and those in non-monogamous relationships, using the Gottman Method, attachment-based therapy, and relational interventions to uncover disconnections and help you experience your relationships in their fullest, healthiest form. I also support couples working through sexual discrepancies, ineffective communication, and patterns of conflict that create distance rather than connection. Using Nonviolent Communication (NVC), I help partners develop deeper understanding, express needs with clarity, and cultivate emotional and physical intimacy in ways that feel safe and fulfilling for both partners.
2 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, Illinois (Online Only)
Erin Brumback
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I am a compassionate and experienced therapist with over 13 years in the mental health field. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Indiana University. I believe everyone is their own expert and work from a strengths-based, whole-person perspective. My approach is individualized and collaborative, tailoring each session to your unique needs.
10 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, Illinois (Online Only)
Dr. Daniel Cantor
Psychologist, Psy. D.
I provide online therapy centered on personal growth and fulfillment. Recognizing that life's difficulties often prompt the search for a therapist, our work will address these immediate concerns while exploring the broader path to a meaningful life, uniquely defined by you. My approach integrates relational psychoanalysis, integral philosophy, and Eastern wisdom traditions, emphasizing mindfulness and compassion. I prioritize the present moment within our therapeutic relationship, using this focus as a means for reflection, insight, and transformation as we collaboratively create a space to understand the significant particular and universal experiences of your life.
13 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, Illinois (Online Only)
Liza Moreno
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CADC
I look forward to sharing a a safe space with you to cultivate growth and healing. I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s Degree from Loyola University Chicago, a Certified Alcohol and Substance Use Counselor, and trained in Sex Therapy through the University of Michigan. Beyond the credentials, I am a passionate human that focuses on an individual's strengths and what they highlight as a problem/issue. Together we collaborate to develop a connection in where a you feel seen, heard and understood. Whether you are working through the nuance of intimacy issues, substance use, anticipatory grief/bereavement, gambling, sexual health concerns including low desire or desire discrepancy, life transitions. I walk alongside you with compassion and respect, as you learn tools that lead to healing, growing, and rediscovery and hope while developing self-awareness.
Español:
Permíteme el privilegio de crear un espacio contigo que cultive el crecimiento y la sanación. Soy una trabajadora social clínica licenciada bilingüe (inglés/español) con una maestría de la Universidad Loyola de Chicago, una consejera certificada en consumo de alcohol y sustancias, y capacitada en terapia sexual por la Universidad de Michigan. Más allá de las credenciales, soy una persona apasionada que se enfoca en las fortalezas de cada individuo y en lo que destaca como un problema/asunto. Juntos colaboramos para desarrollar una conexión en la que te sientas visto, escuchado y comprendido. Ya sea que estés trabajando con los matices de los problemas de intimidad, el consumo de sustancias, el duelo/duelo anticipado, el juego, los problemas de salud sexual, incluyendo el bajo deseo o la discrepancia del deseo, las transiciones de la vida. Camino junto a ti con compasión y respeto, mientras aprendes herramientas que conducen a la sanación, el crecimiento, el redescubrimiento y la esperanza mientras desarrollas la autoconciencia.
9 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, Illinois (Online Only)
Letitia Cullens-Proctor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, CCMHC
I’m a trauma therapist specializing in EMDR and KAP and supporting people heal from historic trauma and reconnect with themselves in the present. I also work with individuals navigating the “later-in-life” realizations such as receiving an adult ADHD/autism diagnosis (even without the official diagnosis) or rethinking long-held beliefs about who they are and how they want to live. My approach interweaves humor with curiosity and warmth because therapy doesn’t have to feel clinical to be effective. Whether you're processing trauma, exploring a new identity, or just feeling stuck, I’m here to support you with compassion, clarity, and respect.
5 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, Illinois (Online Only)
Ashley Miller Nolan
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Through online therapy, I enjoy connecting with people and creating space for us to be fully present. Experiencing the magic and power of being fully present right here and now with another human being is a deeply fulfilling privilege for me.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL
Online in Chicago, Illinois
Debra Alper, Life Transitions Counseling PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Choosing a therapist is a highly subjective experience. Although education, good training and a comfortable environment all are important factors in the therapeutic experience, the most important quality to look for in a therapist is whether you feel that you can develop a trusting, open communication with them. Therapy ultimately is a relationship between you and your therapist. It is a different relationship than any other relationships you have in your life as it is bound by professional ethics, theory and it is not an equal give and take relationship. As a therapist, it is my job to help you create an environment that feels safe, supportive, and conducive to your self growth and insight. It is not my job to judge you, direct you, or impose my opinions onto your life. We work together to create a place for you in which you can discover what it is that you really need, want and feel outside of other's opinions and influences. It is my job to help you to strengthen your inner voice and the self awareness that allows you to find the answers to your own questions.
26 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, Illinois (Online Only)
Brittany Boyd
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD., LPC
Hello! Let’s start by recognizing your strength and courage to be here today. I understand how difficult it can be to ask for help in a world that demands so much from you. Congratulations on taking this major first step. As your therapist, my role is to help you navigate and overcome the challenges you’re facing, whether it’s anxiety, depression, grief, career development, relationship issues, etc. I received my Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology, my MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and my B.A. in Psychology. I am passionate about using my years of experience, education, and training to help someone like you.
I genuinely care about my clients. My top priorities are gaining your trust, showing compassion, and allowing you to feel heard and respected. I utilize evidence-based treatments tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. Together, we will develop a treatment plan that promotes emotional well-being, personal growth, and the best possible outcomes.
Now is the perfect time to embark on a journey that leads to a stronger, healthier, and more blissful you. I am excited about the opportunity to support you during your time of need and add value to your life. If you think I would be a good match for you, please reach out to begin your journey towards healing and growth. I hope to hear from you soon.
10 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, Illinois (Online Only)
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.
15 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, Illinois (Online Only)