Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) therapists in North Chicago, Illinois IL
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Paulina Birgiolaite
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, CMNCS
Does setting boundaries feel uncomfortable or even unsafe? Do you find yourself overthinking, people-pleasing, or striving for perfection while quietly feeling exhausted? I specialize in helping women and helping professionals break free from burnout and reclaim their time, energy, and sense of self. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and REBT, I offer a supportive space where real, practical change happens. If you’re ready for therapy that actually helps you move forward, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
8 Years Experience
Online in North Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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 North Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Mary Gale Gurnsey
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I became passionate about this work because I've witnessed how deeply relationship trauma affects people's ability to trust themselves and others. Many of my clients come in feeling lost, unsure of what healthy actually looks like, and carrying the weight of past relationships where they lost their sense of self.
What I love most is helping people recognize that they're not broken — they're responding logically to what they've experienced. By understanding your attachment patterns and past dynamics, we can build a different future. My goal is to help you feel secure in yourself while building relationships where you're truly valued as an equal partner.
I believe therapy should be collaborative, non-judgmental, and respectful of your pace.
18 Years Experience
Online in North Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Patrick R. Gunderson, Ph.D., PLLC
Psychologist, PhD
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults (average age 13 to 25) who struggle with anxiety disorders. My expertise is in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. I am a seasoned and integrative/eclectic clinical psychologist who has been practicing in the field of psychotherapy since 2004. My approach to therapy is creative and stimulating, but also challenging. I can provide a safe emotional space for healing.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Chicago, IL
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Karen Greenberg LCSW
Therapist, LCSW
With a down-to-earth, warm, and empathic approach, I work with clients to create a relationship built on trust where clients can feel heard, understood, and truly known. Therapy is about helping you work through your own problems through exploring your past experiences, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. My goal is not to fix you, but rather to help you work through your struggles and create a more meaningful life.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Chicago, IL
Online in North Chicago, IL Illinois
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Guada Psychological Services
Counselor/Therapist, Psychologist, LCPC, LPC, MA Level Clinicians
Guada Psychological is a leading mental health practice serving the diverse Chicagoland community. We provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy and psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Our name reflects our mission—bringing clarity, healing, and personalized care to every client we serve.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Chicago, IL
Online in North Chicago, IL Illinois
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Integrative Health & Healing
Treatment Center, Functional Wellness, Family Medicine, Mental Health and Addiction Medicine
We offer an innovative approach to quintessential wellness.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Chicago, IL
Online in North Chicago, IL Illinois
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Alyssa Lorenzo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Trauma, grief, and disconnection may shape us, but they don’t define us. We can free ourselves from the shame and guilt we’ve inherited by asking for and accepting care from our community, because healing happens when we are in connection with others. I partner with folks, exploring how past experiences impact their well-being and relationship dynamics to find their bespoke path toward healing. Together, we’ll untangle patterns rooted in pain, rebuild trust, and foster self-compassion. Therapy is a space to unburden yourself and create a life of deeper meaning and connection. Let’s begin your healing journey together.
I strive to create a warm, reflective, and supportive space where authenticity is practiced. Laughter and playfulness are some of the ways I like to build a connection with clients! Whatever brings you to therapy is reason enough, and I’m honored to hear your story. I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if we're a good fit!
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Chicago, IL
Online in North Chicago, IL Illinois
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Edward Alderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC; NCC
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step? Do you want to make a change but do not know where to start?
Maybe you’re carrying stress, frustration, anxiety, depression, or a sense that something in your life just isn’t lining up the way you hoped. Those feelings are completely human—and they’re also signs that you’re ready for support. You don’t have to sort them out alone. I specialize in supporting clients dealing with mood & anxiety disorders, couples therapy, including emotional, physical, and sexual intimacy issues, ADHD, and men's mental health issues. I also work closely with LGBTQ clients.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Chicago, IL
Online in North Chicago, IL Illinois
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Bergen Counseling Collective
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
You've been carrying too much for too long. The anxiety that won't quit. The depression that makes everything harder than it should be. The relationship that feels stuck. The past that keeps showing up uninvited. We help individuals and couples do the hard work that leads to real change. In-person appointments in Chicago. Telehealth across Illinois. Insurance accepted. Accepting new clients.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Chicago, IL
Online in North Chicago, IL Illinois
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) therapists in North Chicago, Illinois Statistics
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) therapists in North Chicago, Illinois average 15 years of experience and charge around $191 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (82%), Depression (72%), and Relationship and Marriage Counseling (63%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$191
Accept insurance
53%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 82% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Depression |
| 63% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 60% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 56% | Stress |
| 56% | Self Esteem |
| 54% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Men |
| 28% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 27% | Military / Veterans |