Divorce therapists in Chicago, Illinois IL
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Divorce
Mind Body Connections
Counselor/Therapist
Supporting someone through divorce takes mindfulness and preparation. We don't approach this lightly as we know how significant this change can be. We will also connect you with local resources to support you on this journey.
28 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60613
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Divorce
Wolf Pack Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Wolf Pack helps you navigate the emotional challenges of divorce with care and clarity. We provide a safe space to process, heal, and move forward with confidence and self-understanding
19 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Divorce
Mary Mesiha
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Whether you’re trying to decide if divorce is the right step or learning how to rebuild afterward, I provide a supportive space to help you explore and understand your options. My approach is grounded in the belief of “leaving no stone unturned”—making sure you’ve thoughtfully considered every aspect of this important decision. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, healing, and a sense of peace about the path ahead.
27 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Divorce
Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
Divorce and separation can be (and usually is) a very difficult experience that can take its toll on the family being affected. There are ways, however, to minimize the emotional damage and work toward resolution so that the healing process can begin.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60607
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Divorce
Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
In supporting individuals processing divorce, I provide a compassionate and understanding environment for them to navigate the emotional and practical aspects of the process. Through therapy, we work together to explore and validate their feelings of grief, anger, sadness, or relief. I offer coping strategies and tools to manage the emotional rollercoaster of divorce, including mindfulness techniques, journaling, and self-care practices. Additionally, we address practical concerns such as legal proceedings, financial adjustments, and co-parenting arrangements, helping them feel empowered and prepared for the next steps. I also provide a supportive space for individuals to reflect on their experiences, gain clarity, and envision a positive future beyond divorce. My goal is to help them heal from the pain of separation, rebuild their lives with resilience and optimism, and navigate the transition to a new chapter with confidence and strength.
5 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Divorce
Dr. Shelley Sommerfeldt
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Divorce can be one of life’s most emotionally challenging transitions, filled with grief, confusion, and uncertainty about the future. As a couples therapist, I support partners in strengthening their connection—but when divorce becomes the healthiest path, I also help couples navigate the process with clarity, compassion, and respect. I provide a supportive space to process the emotional impact, navigate the practical challenges, and rebuild a sense of identity and stability. Whether you’re in the midst of a separation or healing from its aftermath, I’ll help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and emotional resilience.
24 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Divorce
Maggie Reynolds
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, EMDR Certified, NCC
Divorce can be both devastating and freeing, and I understand that from personal experience. Whether divorce is your choice or not, I can help you process what’s happening, make sense of what you’ve been through, and find your footing again. Together, we’ll focus on healing, rebuilding, and moving forward with more clarity and confidence.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60611
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Divorce
Bergen Counseling Collective
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
Whether you initiated it or it blindsided you, divorce reshapes everything. Your daily routines, your finances, your sense of who you are and what your future looks like. There's grief even when it's the right decision. There's anger and relief and guilt sometimes all in the same hour. And if there are kids involved, you're trying to hold yourself together while helping them through their own pain. We provide support during this transition, helping you process the loss, navigate co-parenting challenges, and rebuild a life that feels like yours again. Telehealth throughout Illinois. BCBS PPO and Aetna accepted.
20 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60640
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Divorce
Angela Nguyen
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Sometimes the emotional wounds and injuries in a relationship are too large and/or painful to continue to endure and we need help to transition out. I've helped many clients communicate about their emotions and grief (even while guiding them through trial/physical separation and divorce). Change is painfully difficult, you don't need to navigate that alone.
6 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Divorce
Nefertiti Nowell
Therapist, Dr.
Seeking help is a powerful step to improving your quality of life. Talking to someone about whatever your concerns are is something that almost anyone can benefit from, but many people are afraid to reach out. If you are considering therapy or coaching, I applaud you, and I really do want to help you find what you need to feel POWERFUL and help you develop the tools to have peace in your life.
I enjoy working with diverse clients, and have treated patients on the inpatient as well as outpatient basis. I began providing therapy in 1996, and have worked full time in several local hospitals before deciding to work full time in outpatient private practice. Though I work with many populations, I enjoy helping individuals with issues of trauma as well as working with couples. I work with all age ranges and have helped clients with a range of diagnosis. I use a variety of techniques, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR. I am also a Certified Hypnotist and a trained mediator.
26 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60611
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Divorce
Wayne G. Siegel, PhD, ABPP
Psychologist, Clinical Psychology
Divorce is more than a legal process—it’s a profound emotional transition that can disrupt identity, routines, and relationships. Whether you're in the midst of separation or managing the aftershocks months or years later, I offer structured, evidence-based support to help you regain clarity, confidence, and direction.
My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Schema Therapy to address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral dimensions of divorce. We’ll explore grief, identity shifts, co-parenting stressors, and the impact on self-worth—while developing practical tools to rebuild your life with intention. For clients facing high-conflict dynamics or perfectionistic tendencies, I also offer values-based decision support and emotionally intelligent communication strategies.
Therapy is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and tailored to your strengths. Whether you're a healthcare professional, entrepreneur, or someone quietly navigating this transition behind a high-functioning exterior, we’ll build a roadmap that honors your history and equips you for what’s next.
33 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Divorce
Mun & Mind Therapy PLLC
Psychologist
The end of a relationship often brings grief, uncertainty, and significant life changes. Divorce and separation can also be complicated by cultural expectations, family pressures, and questions about identity and belonging. We help clients process the emotional impact of these transitions, navigate co-parenting and family dynamics, and move forward with clarity and self-compassion.
2 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Divorce
Rachel Miller
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Divorce is a deeply personal experience, and no two divorces look the same. I support individuals and families in understanding how this transition is impacting them emotionally and relationally, so they can move through it with intention rather than reactivity. I specialize in working with people navigating high-conflict divorce, separation, and co-parenting, as well as supporting couples and families through repair, restructuring, and the long-term adjustments that follow.
9 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Divorce
Allison Lobel
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I provide therapy for children, teens, and adults navigating the challenges of divorce and post-divorce life. In a compassionate and supportive space, clients can process feelings of loss, grief, or change while building coping strategies and resilience. I also work with parents and families to strengthen co-parenting approaches, foster stability, and support children through transitions so that the entire family can adjust with greater connection and understanding.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60613
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Divorce
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
Divorce
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
Divorce
Subconscious Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapist, C.Ht.
Divorce can bring intense emotions, uncertainty, and a sense of loss that affects all areas of life. Hypnotherapy helps process these feelings, release emotional tension, and rebuild confidence and self-worth. Sessions support healing, clarity, and a renewed sense of empowerment as you navigate this transition.
3 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Divorce
Debra Alper, Life Transitions Counseling PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Divorce is hard and can be scary and overwhelming. If you find yourself flooded by all the new beginnings as well as the loss that accompanies divorce, you could benefit from the help of a caring, trusted therapeutic relationship. A good therapist can help you navigate the minefields of “uncoupling” and help to normalize and stabilize the pressure cooker of feelings you are experiencing. Therapy can also help you to adjust to your new normal once the divorce is over and life looks very different from what you are used to it looking and feeling like.
27 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Divorce
Lincoln Park Psychology, Inc
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologists, LCPC, LPC, LCSW, LSW, CADC, AMFT
Whether amicable or conflictual, one sided or mutual, divorce is a loss and a major identity shift that needs to be mourned and processed. Our clinicians work with individuals, couples, parents, and children who have experienced an impact of divorce in their lives. One of the hardest things about relationships is that you do not have control over the other person. This sudden loss of the perceived control can be traumatic, eye opening, and difficult to cope with. We are here to help with perspective, mindset shifts, self-image adjustment, identity changes, etc.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60657
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Divorce
Jason Herr
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I support individuals navigating the emotional and practical challenges of divorce and separation. Together, we process grief, anger, and uncertainty while building coping skills, strengthening identity, and fostering resilience. I taught court-ordered divorce education classes for parents, helping families focus on effective co-parenting, communication, and the well-being of their children during times of transition. My approach is compassionate and forward-focused, helping clients heal, set healthy boundaries, and move confidently into their next chapter.
16 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
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.
Divorce therapists in Chicago, Illinois Statistics
Divorce therapists in Chicago, Illinois average 19 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Psychodynamic Therapy (43%), and Family Systems Therapy (41%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 41% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Eclectic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 29% | Military / Veterans |
| 27% | Hispanic / Latino |