Depression therapists in Chicago, Illinois IL
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Depression
Beck Gardner
Pre-Licensed Professional, M.A.
Depression can take a variety of forms that can greatly impact one's life, often leading to folks feeling stuck. I hope to understand what depression looks like for you specifically, how it impacts you and your relationships, what may have lead to you feeling depressed, and why you might feel stuck in it, in hopes of helping you find a way through it.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60657
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Depression
Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
In supporting patients experiencing depression, I offer a compassionate and empathetic space for them to explore their feelings and experiences. Through therapy, we work together to identify the underlying factors contributing to their depression, which may include biological, psychological, and social factors. I provide evidence-based techniques and strategies to help manage their symptoms, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and lifestyle modifications. Additionally, I assist in developing coping skills, building resilience, and fostering social support networks. My goal is to empower patients to overcome depression, regain a sense of hope and purpose, and live fulfilling lives.
5 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Depression
Pavan Prasad
Psychiatrist, M.D.
Dr. Prasad specializes in treating mood disorders and Adult ADHD . He use a holistic approach, treating the full person rather than just symptoms. Dr. Prasad helps to treat treat mood, self-esteem, and concentration problems, as well as working with more diffuse issues around identity, interpersonal
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60611
Depression
Lincoln Park Psychology, Inc
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologists, LCPC, LPC, LCSW, LSW, CADC, AMFT
Many clinicians believe that depression is a "cookie cutter" diagnosis and that treatment can look similar for everyone. At LPP, we follow our philosophy and belief that all humans are dynamic beings, with unique strengths, challenges, backgrounds, and personality. It is important to us that we find the roots of the depression in order to set a treatment plan that will be effective and efficient. Where does the tendency for depression come from? What is lacking or missing inside? What skills are not being used or what needs are not being met? How does the client's story contribute to the depression? What values and core beliefs are resulting in these struggles? These are examples of questions that help us find the right direction for our clients.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60657
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Depression
Mary Mesiha
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Depression can make even the simplest parts of daily life feel heavy and exhausting. You may find yourself feeling disconnected, unmotivated, or unsure how to move forward. In our work together, I’ll provide a supportive space where you can feel understood and begin to untangle the thoughts and emotions weighing you down. Together, we’ll explore practical tools and deeper insights to help you regain a sense of hope, purpose, and connection to yourself and others.
27 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Depression
Cultivate Your Essence
Registered Psychotherapist, LPC, LCPC, MFT
Depression can affect your energy, motivation, relationships, and sense of self. At Cultivate Your Essence, we provide compassionate and culturally responsive therapy for individuals experiencing depression, persistent sadness, hopelessness, burnout, and emotional exhaustion. Our goal is to help clients understand their experiences, develop effective coping skills, and move toward healing, restoration, and renewed purpose.
8 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Depression
Craig Mead
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I can help you understand the roots of your depression and what is needed to do pull yourself out. We'll work on making changes and increasing habits that improve how you feel, and reducing unhelpful habits keeping you depressed. We'll explore the root causes of your depression, your current circumstances, and what can be done about it. We'll work to improve self-acceptance, self-confidence, and self-esteem to reduce anxiety and insecurity
12 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Depression
Cami K McBride
Psychologist, PhD
Therapy can be extremely helpful to reduce the suffering from depression.
20 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Depression
Elaine Flockerzi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
I specialize in Depression, as evidenced by my professional training, licensing credentials, and years of experience working successfully in this area of treatment.
8 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Depression
Alignment Psychotherapy, PLLC
Psychologist, LP, PhD
We approach depression as a complex, multifaceted experience that cannot be reduced to a single cause or treated with a one-size-fits-all method. Each person’s depression is shaped by a unique interplay of biological, psychological, relational, and environmental factors, and we tailor our work accordingly. Our approach is integrative and draws from several evidence-based therapeutic orientations. From Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that may be maintaining depressive symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) informs our focus on helping clients develop psychological flexibility, build a different relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings, and reconnect with what matters most to them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes practical skills for managing intense emotions, increasing distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Schema Therapy allows us to explore and work through deeper, longstanding patterns rooted in early life experiences that often underlie chronic or recurring depression. Rather than applying these approaches rigidly, we integrate them in a way that fits each individual’s needs, goals, and values. Our aim is not only to reduce symptoms, but to support clients in building a more meaningful, resilient, and self-compassionate way of living.
3 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Depression
Reshma Rampersad
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Depression impacts us all and can so isolating. I seek to provide a comforting and collaborative environment to regain your sense of self. Using a combination of CBT and ACT, I work to help ease the burden and give you back control over your mood. I believe in a mindful approach that helps you find relief and balance once more. We focus on mood management coupled with developing insight into the cause for depression.
7 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Depression
Mind Body Connections
Counselor/Therapist
If you are struggling with depression we will address this from a holistic perspective. We will help you determine if coping skills alone can manage the symptoms or if a consultation with an MD is more warranted. If your depression is severe then we will guide you to a higher level of care.
28 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60613
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Depression
Anne Zakaras
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, ATR-BC, PMH-C
When you are living with depression, even the smallest daily tasks can feel like a heavy uphill climb. Anne provides a warm, non-judgmental, and deeply collaborative space to help you safely explore those feelings of exhaustion, disconnect, and low self-esteem. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, she partners with individuals to gently break through the isolation of depression and rebuild a sense of purpose, vitality, and hope.
Anne’s integrative approach goes beyond standard talk therapy. By blending evidence-based depression protocols with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and creative art therapy, she gives clients alternative ways to process deep-seated emotions, especially when it feels impossible to put them into words. Whether your depression is tied to a difficult life transition, chronic illness, trauma, grief, or the unique hormonal and emotional shifts of the perinatal and postpartum journey, Anne is dedicated to helping you develop manageable, everyday coping strategies to reconnect with yourself and your life.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60640
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Depression
Eddie Taylor, PhD
Psychologist
In order to understand the impact of depression on the patient's life, the session will consider dreams, relationships and self-image to bring the patient to a greater renewal and decreased depressive symptoms.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60601
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Depression
Summer Stewart, PsyD
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Feeling numb, tired, or just not like yourself? Depression can feel like a heavy fog—making it hard to get through the day, connect with others, or find joy in the things you used to love. If you're feeling stuck, unmotivated, or overwhelmed by sadness, you're not alone. Therapy can help you make sense of what you're feeling, find relief, and slowly reconnect with hope and yourself again. Healing is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone.
7 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Depression
XaHara A. MeGod
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, R-DMT, CPT
Depression can feel like heaviness, numbness, or disconnection from life. Together, we gently explore the roots of your low mood—whether loss, systemic stress, trauma, or internalized shame. I offer body-based practices to help you reconnect with small sensations of energy and hope, at a pace that honors your fatigue and your healing journey.
8 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Depression
Emily Blitz
Psychologist, PsyD
Depression often reflects more than sadness—it can signal unmet emotional needs, patterns in relationships, or early experiences that still shape your life. In our work, we gently explore what your feelings are communicating while offering a steady, supportive presence. By approaching depression with curiosity and care, it can become a doorway to understanding yourself more deeply and finding renewed connection and meaning.
12 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Depression
Andrew McKenzie, Psy.D.
Psychologist
Depression can make life feel smaller, draining motivation, hope, and connection while convincing you that things will never change. Rather than judging yourself for feeling stuck, we'll approach your experience with curiosity and compassion, exploring the patterns and life experiences that may be contributing to your pain. As we better understand what keeps depression in place, we'll also identify meaningful, manageable steps toward reconnecting with the people, activities, and values that bring your life purpose.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60640
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Depression
Dr. Ryan Kitts Schallon
Psychologist, PsyD
Depression is not sadness. Sadness moves. Depression is what happens when a person has been cut off from the things that would allow them to feel anything at all — desire, anger, grief, want. It is a withdrawal from the full range of being alive, and it often began as protection. Something was too much, and the system shut down. The work is not to cheer you up. The work is to find out what got buried and whether it is safe, now, to feel it.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60613
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Depression
Dr. James R. McClymonds
Psychologist, Psy.D., HSPP
Are you stressed out? And is it getting harder to "just not think about it?" I specialize in helping people work through stressful transitions and high-conflict situations. Through individual or couple's therapy, we can work together to achieve the goals you've wanted, but have felt out of reach.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60603
Chicago's size and diversity mean therapists here cover an exceptionally wide range of specialties, with strong representation in trauma, anxiety, depression, and cultural identity work across the city's distinct neighborhoods. The South and West Sides experience community-level trauma tied to violence and systemic inequity, driving particular demand for therapists who specialize in PTSD, grief, and resilience-focused work. The city is home to Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine, and the University of Chicago Medicine, with a large independent practice community concentrated in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, and the Loop. Chicago also has robust bilingual therapy communities serving its large Spanish-speaking, Polish, and Mandarin-speaking populations.
Depression therapists in Chicago, Illinois Statistics
Depression therapists in Chicago, Illinois average 17 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (38%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
49%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 30% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 29% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 28% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 24% | Military / Veterans |
| 22% | Hispanic / Latino |