Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) therapists in Portage Park, IL
Browse Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) therapists in Portage Park, Illinois. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Portage Park, IL
Online in Portage Park, IL
EFT
Balanced Awakening PC
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologists
We are all about empowering women through psychotherapy! Our primary physical location is in Chicago + we're providing online therapy to clients across the states of Illinois and Florida.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Portage Park, IL
Online in Portage Park, IL
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 Portage Park, IL
Online in Portage Park, IL
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 Portage Park, IL
EFT
Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
I do my best to listen in the service of understanding and provide thoughtful responsiveness, which I have found helps my clients connect to their inner life and with others. Using gentle honesty and compassion, I value autonomy and collaboration to help people feel less alone while finding a sense of purpose within their lives and in the world.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Portage Park, IL
Online in Portage Park, IL
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 Portage Park, IL (Online Only)
EFT
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.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Portage Park, IL
Online in Portage Park, IL
EFT
Faye Williams
Marriage and Family Therapist, ALMFT
The therapeutic relationship should result in strengthening your relationship with yourself. Meeting with individuals of all ages as well as families and partners, we will get to the heart of what's bothering you so you can get back to feeling like yourself.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Portage Park, IL
Online in Portage Park, IL
EFT
Jason Herr
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that meaningful change begins with understanding—of ourselves, our patterns, and the biological and emotional systems that shape how we experience the world. I work with individuals, couples, and families across a wide range of concerns, integrating clinical experience, psychological insight, and education about how the brain and nervous system function under stress, trauma, and emotional strain.
Throughout my career in community mental health, private practice, medical settings, and teaching, I have worked with people facing complex emotional and relational challenges. These experiences have shaped a practical, compassionate, and direct style that focuses on helping clients understand why they feel and react the way they do, while developing concrete skills for change. I believe therapy is not only about symptom relief but about increasing self-awareness, emotional regulation, and the ability to navigate life with greater clarity and intention.
My work often includes helping clients understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and physiological responses. By learning how to regulate the nervous system and tolerate uncertainty, individuals can respond more thoughtfully rather than react automatically. I aim to create a collaborative and respectful therapeutic environment where clients feel safe to explore difficult experiences, retell their stories when needed, and move toward a stronger sense of stability and self-understanding.
Therapy is a process of growth, accountability, and compassion. Whether someone is navigating anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, trauma, or life transitions, my goal is to help them build insight, resilience, and a more grounded sense of who they are and how they want to live.
16 Years Experience
Online in Portage Park, IL (Online Only)
EFT
Cultivate Your Essence
Registered Psychotherapist, LPC, LCPC, MFT
At Cultivate Your Essence, we believe healing is more than symptom management—it's about reclaiming who you are. Our practice specializes in supporting Black women, professionals, adolescents, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, burnout, and identity development. We provide culturally affirming, trauma-informed care that honors each client's lived experiences while empowering them to move toward healing, restoration, and personal growth. Whether you're seeking support during a difficult season or investing in long-term emotional wellness, we're committed to helping you become H.E.R.—Healed, Evolved, and Restored.
8 Years Experience
Online in Portage Park, IL (Online Only)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) therapists in Portage Park, IL Statistics
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) therapists in Portage Park, IL average 14 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (84%), Depression (72%), and Trauma and PTSD (66%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
51%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
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 Specialties
| 84% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Depression |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 63% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 60% | Stress |
| 57% | Self Esteem |
| 56% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 47% | Men |
| 28% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 27% | Military / Veterans |