Parenting therapists in Chicago, Illinois IL
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Rachel Losoff
Psychologist, PhD
As a licensed psychologist and parent myself, I specialize in helping parents navigate the complex journey of raising children. My approach combines evidence-based strategies with real-world parenting experience, offering practical solutions for common challenges such as setting boundaries, managing behavior, and fostering healthy communication. Through our work together, parents gain confidence in their parenting skills, learn to balance their own needs with those of their children, and create a more harmonious family environment.
18 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
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Natalie A Shafer
Counselor/Therapist, MA, NCC, LPC
Parenting can be both deeply meaningful and unexpectedly challenging. It often brings moments of joy alongside stress, self-doubt, and shifting expectations. I work with you to explore your experience, strengthen your confidence, and navigate the complexities of parenting in a way that feels grounded and sustainable.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60607
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
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Mary Mesiha
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Parenting brings both joy and challenge, and every stage comes with its own unique struggles (especially those teen years!). I understand the ups and downs of raising children and the emotional weight that can come with wanting to do it “right.” Whether you’re navigating communication, setting boundaries, or supporting your child through change, I offer a supportive space to help you find balance, strengthen connection, and parent with confidence and compassion.
27 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
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Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
Parenting in the best circumstances is hard and comes with inherent stress.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60607
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
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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
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Nostos Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Parenting at any time can be challenging, we are here to help you explore the challenges that you are currently facing and explore positive solutions that feel adaptive and meaningful for your family.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60661
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
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Empowered Wellbeing, Decolonizing Intersectional and Integrative Complex Trauma & Dissociation Recovery Support
Life Coach, view my credentials online at: www.recoveringfromwithin.com/credentialslongform
We offer experience as a parent, a prior progressive educator, in the homeschool and progressive education spaces, a restorative and transformative circle facilitator, trained in Simplicity Parenting, IPNB, Polyvagal Theory, NVC (Nonviolent Communication, IFS (Internal Family Systems), RLT, Krishnamurti Educating the Educator, Counsel in the Schools and other holistic processes of being with children that are systems based and neuroinclusive. We are big fans of student directed pedagogies, such as Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf...when they are a good fit for the individual. We are fans of Eleanore Duckworths work which influences our parenting lens. We love decolonizing pedagogies! Please feel free to ask about support!
15 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
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Cami K McBride
Psychologist, PhD
Parenting can often be hard and not what we expect. There are many strategies to make it easier and more successful.
20 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
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Allison Lobel
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I offer support for parents navigating the ups and downs of raising children and teens. In a caring and collaborative space, I help parents feel more confident, manage stress, and develop effective communication styles and approaches that nurture stronger connections and the well-being of the whole family.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60613
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
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Anne Zakaras
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, ATR-BC, PMH-C
Parenting is one of the most rewarding journeys life can offer—but it can also be incredibly isolating, overwhelming, and exhausting. Whether you are navigating the intense identity shifts of the postpartum period, struggling with the daily invisible load of raising a family, or facing deep professional and parental burnout, Anne provides a warm, non-judgmental, and deeply collaborative space just for you. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (PMH-C), she partners with mothers, fathers, and caregivers to build the emotional resilience needed to show up for their children without losing themselves.
Anne’s integrative approach goes beyond standard parenting advice. By combining traditional psychotherapy with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and creative art therapy, she helps parents regulate their own nervous systems, manage reactive parenting triggers, and process the anxiety or depression that often flies under the radar. Whether you are navigating a difficult family transition, dealing with parental grief, or balancing parenting alongside a chronic illness or medical diagnosis, Anne is dedicated to helping you develop practical coping strategies to move from a state of survival to one of connection and calm.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60640
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
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Cultivate Your Essence
Registered Psychotherapist, LPC, LCPC, MFT
Parenting can be rewarding, challenging, and emotionally complex. Our therapists support parents navigating behavioral concerns, co-parenting challenges, family conflict, stress, and major developmental transitions. We help parents strengthen relationships, build effective strategies, and increase confidence in their parenting journey.
8 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
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Fatima Mohammad, Avec Counselling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I support clients navigating parenting challenges by helping them manage stress, improve communication with their children, and feel more confident in their approach. My work focuses on practical tools and a collaborative space to help parents feel more grounded, connected, and supported in their role.
5 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
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Faye Williams
Marriage and Family Therapist, ALMFT
My undergrad is in child development, and I love working with parents to understand their children's needs and develop closer family bonds.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60611
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
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Lincoln Park Psychology, Inc
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologists, LCPC, LPC, LCSW, LSW, CADC, AMFT
Parenting is one of the most rewarding yet challenging roles you'll ever take on, and you don't have to navigate it alone. Our parenting support services help you build confidence, develop effective strategies, and create stronger connections with your children. Whether you're struggling with behavioral issues, navigating difficult developmental stages, co-parenting challenges, setting appropriate boundaries, or simply feeling overwhelmed and uncertain, we provide practical guidance tailored to your family's unique needs. We'll help you understand your child's perspective, improve communication, manage stress, and develop parenting approaches that align with your values while fostering your child's healthy development. You're not a perfect parent—you're a human doing your best, and we're here to support you in raising resilient, confident kids.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60657
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
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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
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Mun & Mind Therapy PLLC
Psychologist
Parenting can be one of life's most rewarding experiences, but it can also be one of the most challenging. Many parents find themselves balancing the desire to raise emotionally healthy children while navigating their own stress, relationships, cultural values, and family expectations. Whether you are struggling with behavioural concerns, communication difficulties, co-parenting challenges, parenting through separation, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the demands of caregiving, therapy can provide support and guidance.
At Min & Mind, we recognize that parenting does not happen in isolation. Our own childhood experiences, cultural backgrounds, and family dynamics often influence how we approach parenting today. We help parents better understand their children, strengthen connection, navigate conflict with confidence, and develop parenting strategies that align with their values. Our goal is to support families in creating relationships built on trust, understanding, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.
2 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.
Parenting therapists in Chicago, Illinois Statistics
Parenting therapists in Chicago, Illinois average 19 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (77%), Family Systems Therapy (46%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (44%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
32%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 32% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 77% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 44% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 32% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Teen |
| 57% | Senior |
| 41% | Children |
Client Focus
| 50% | Women |
| 37% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Men |
| 24% | Black / African American |
| 23% | Hispanic / Latino |