Therapists in 60605
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I strive to build meaningful and impactful relationships with anyone who decides to begin individual or couples therapy with me. As we are developing our therapeutic relationship, I seek to understand and demonstrate respect for your identities, your perspective of the world, and to provide a therapeutic space that empowers you to find peace, balance, and security within. You and I will set the tone of our sessions. Our sessions will open and close with open-ended questions, “temperature checks”, recaps, or debriefs in which we will both express whatever concerns, emotions and thoughts come before or during conversation.
I strive to build meaningful and impactful relationships with anyone who decides to begin individual or couples therapy with me. As we are developing our therapeutic relationship, I seek to understand and demonstrate respect for your identities, your perspective of the world, and to provide a therapeutic space that empowers you to find peace, balance, and security within. You and I will set the tone of our sessions. Our sessions will open and close with open-ended questions, “temperature checks”, recaps, or debriefs in which we will both express whatever concerns, emotions and thoughts come before or during conversation.
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When It’s Time, its time. Don’t worry about who knows what, what others think you should or shouldn’t be doing, or how they feel about it. Let’s find out what you believe to be true, what your needs are, and the best approach to meeting those needs. Allow WIT Counseling Services to help you on your path of discovery and fulfillment.
When It’s Time, its time. Don’t worry about who knows what, what others think you should or shouldn’t be doing, or how they feel about it. Let’s find out what you believe to be true, what your needs are, and the best approach to meeting those needs. Allow WIT Counseling Services to help you on your path of discovery and fulfillment.
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Alixandra Zoe Rosenbaum
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60605
Therapy should be tailored to an individual’s unique needs and circumstances. My goal is to provide personalized support to help you navigate life’s challenges and achieve positive, lasting change. When working with clients, I integrate tenants from various therapeutic approaches to fit their specific needs on any given day. I have extensive experience working with children and adults who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, issues related to sexual expression, end of life care, and addiction.
Therapy should be tailored to an individual’s unique needs and circumstances. My goal is to provide personalized support to help you navigate life’s challenges and achieve positive, lasting change. When working with clients, I integrate tenants from various therapeutic approaches to fit their specific needs on any given day. I have extensive experience working with children and adults who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, issues related to sexual expression, end of life care, and addiction.
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Of Vineyards and Canopies Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60605 (Online Only)
Here at Of Vineyards and Canopies Therapy Services or OVAC, we offer a safe space of healing like no other. Spearheaded by Latavia Agada, the therapy practice thrives like a vineyard that bears the fruit of change and provides an emotional shade like a reliable canopy. This might be something that is not familiar to you, but hey, it is where you can grow and become a better version of yourself. Progress is the goal, so when you look in the mirror, you can say you’ve made some amazing improvements that you deserve. We’re here to address your concerns and cultivate a healing process that caters to your needs.
Here at Of Vineyards and Canopies Therapy Services or OVAC, we offer a safe space of healing like no other. Spearheaded by Latavia Agada, the therapy practice thrives like a vineyard that bears the fruit of change and provides an emotional shade like a reliable canopy. This might be something that is not familiar to you, but hey, it is where you can grow and become a better version of yourself. Progress is the goal, so when you look in the mirror, you can say you’ve made some amazing improvements that you deserve. We’re here to address your concerns and cultivate a healing process that caters to your needs.
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You have the innate ability to usher change into your life! We experience things in life that often leave us feeling like we have been knocked down or knocked out. Whether its trauma from our childhood or a relationship in adulthood, whether we battle with anxiety, depression, PTSD, lonliness, stress, low self esteem and self worth, life transitions, or the death or non death process of grief and loss, we have all had life experiences that shape how we relate to the world.
You have the innate ability to usher change into your life! We experience things in life that often leave us feeling like we have been knocked down or knocked out. Whether its trauma from our childhood or a relationship in adulthood, whether we battle with anxiety, depression, PTSD, lonliness, stress, low self esteem and self worth, life transitions, or the death or non death process of grief and loss, we have all had life experiences that shape how we relate to the world.
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NOW accepting new clients! Are you struggling to get a grip on life? Anxiety. Relationship conflict. Work challenges. Grief. Codependency. Financial worries. Unshakable sadness. Addiction. It feels as though the world is tumbling down on you. I will help you to work through the difficulties, put the broken pieces back together, and regain control of your life.
NOW accepting new clients! Are you struggling to get a grip on life? Anxiety. Relationship conflict. Work challenges. Grief. Codependency. Financial worries. Unshakable sadness. Addiction. It feels as though the world is tumbling down on you. I will help you to work through the difficulties, put the broken pieces back together, and regain control of your life.
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My focus consist of working with and empowering individuals to be the best version of themselves. My work focuses on the unique challenges we face trying to balance work, relationships, family, and professional obligations.
My focus consist of working with and empowering individuals to be the best version of themselves. My work focuses on the unique challenges we face trying to balance work, relationships, family, and professional obligations.
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Sierria Coleman is a practicing Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Chicago. providing individual and couples psychotherapy. Sierria strives to create a warm and inviting space for her clients. My personal mission is to help people take a journey of self-discovery, to find balance and contentment in life. Self-compassion and honest self-reflection are the first steps in avoiding the “happiness trap” and finding true peace and joy.
Sierria Coleman is a practicing Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Chicago. providing individual and couples psychotherapy. Sierria strives to create a warm and inviting space for her clients. My personal mission is to help people take a journey of self-discovery, to find balance and contentment in life. Self-compassion and honest self-reflection are the first steps in avoiding the “happiness trap” and finding true peace and joy.
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Struggling with self-esteem, relationships, or childhood trauma? Alternatively, has Borderline Personality Disorder been mentioned and you're wondering if it fits your struggles? With a speciality in working with these areas, I've helped my clients improve their relationships, their ability to love and trust, and also to reach deep healing. Additionally, for those of you here and not from here seeking an internationally-experienced clinician, from my experiences working with diverse international expat populations in Tokyo, Japan, I can offer specialized services regarding struggles with the expatriate/int'l resident experience.
Struggling with self-esteem, relationships, or childhood trauma? Alternatively, has Borderline Personality Disorder been mentioned and you're wondering if it fits your struggles? With a speciality in working with these areas, I've helped my clients improve their relationships, their ability to love and trust, and also to reach deep healing. Additionally, for those of you here and not from here seeking an internationally-experienced clinician, from my experiences working with diverse international expat populations in Tokyo, Japan, I can offer specialized services regarding struggles with the expatriate/int'l resident experience.
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Hello! My name is Brittany Matthews, and I look forward to assisting you in your wellness journey! I became a mental health professional because I enjoy helping people manage their problems, amplify their strengths, and expand their minds. I have assisted clients with grief, depression, addiction, anxiety, adjustment, adverse experiences, negative self-perceptions, cognitive distortions, interpersonal problems, communication difficulties, life dissatisfaction, and other everyday obstacles.
Hello! My name is Brittany Matthews, and I look forward to assisting you in your wellness journey! I became a mental health professional because I enjoy helping people manage their problems, amplify their strengths, and expand their minds. I have assisted clients with grief, depression, addiction, anxiety, adjustment, adverse experiences, negative self-perceptions, cognitive distortions, interpersonal problems, communication difficulties, life dissatisfaction, and other everyday obstacles.
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Taja-Nia Horne, EMDR and Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60605 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with challenging emotions on a daily basis? Maybe you’re feeling irritable and anxious. Sometimes you find yourself overthinking. Have you tried everything but can't seem to move past one situation? If any of this describes your experience, you’re in the right place! I help clients navigate challenging emotions, adjust to change, and let go of things that seem to be holding them back.
Are you struggling with challenging emotions on a daily basis? Maybe you’re feeling irritable and anxious. Sometimes you find yourself overthinking. Have you tried everything but can't seem to move past one situation? If any of this describes your experience, you’re in the right place! I help clients navigate challenging emotions, adjust to change, and let go of things that seem to be holding them back.
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On the outside you may have it all together. People may look at you and think your life is a fairy tale. What they do not see is the stress and anxiety that comes with everything that you do and have achieved. I am here to help you navigate the next steps and release the blocks that is holding you back from living the life you deserve.
On the outside you may have it all together. People may look at you and think your life is a fairy tale. What they do not see is the stress and anxiety that comes with everything that you do and have achieved. I am here to help you navigate the next steps and release the blocks that is holding you back from living the life you deserve.
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Hi there! Are you struggling with a silent war of anxiety, depression, & PTSD? Are you unsure on how to build your self-esteem? Life has just been life-ing & you feel like you're at a standstill? Lets work together to find the root of it all and work past it. I have a strong love for implementing mindfulness techniques, a focus on self-love, journaling, and a focus on the mind-body connection, adding a holistic approach to my psychodynamic technique for a little razzle dazzle.
Hi there! Are you struggling with a silent war of anxiety, depression, & PTSD? Are you unsure on how to build your self-esteem? Life has just been life-ing & you feel like you're at a standstill? Lets work together to find the root of it all and work past it. I have a strong love for implementing mindfulness techniques, a focus on self-love, journaling, and a focus on the mind-body connection, adding a holistic approach to my psychodynamic technique for a little razzle dazzle.
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We all face times that rock our foundations. We encounter situations that are confusing, overwhelming, disappointing, frustrating, or painful. We find ourselves struggling. But there's good news: we don't have to navigate these situations alone. I am a therapist who will join you on the journey. You and I will work closely together to form a comfortable and collaborative therapeutic relationship in which exploration, learning, and healing can occur.
We all face times that rock our foundations. We encounter situations that are confusing, overwhelming, disappointing, frustrating, or painful. We find ourselves struggling. But there's good news: we don't have to navigate these situations alone. I am a therapist who will join you on the journey. You and I will work closely together to form a comfortable and collaborative therapeutic relationship in which exploration, learning, and healing can occur.
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Life is challenging. Relationships are tough. Transitions are hard, and understanding how to navigate through it all is even harder. You are looking for answers, and so, you've decided to reach out for support. You don't want to do it alone, and you don't have to. I am here, to support you through life's journey. Whether you are experiencing depression or anxiety, work stress, marital and relationship problems, or you just want to find your voice in a world that seems to mute your experiences, I am here to help guide you through the process of reaching your goals.
Life is challenging. Relationships are tough. Transitions are hard, and understanding how to navigate through it all is even harder. You are looking for answers, and so, you've decided to reach out for support. You don't want to do it alone, and you don't have to. I am here, to support you through life's journey. Whether you are experiencing depression or anxiety, work stress, marital and relationship problems, or you just want to find your voice in a world that seems to mute your experiences, I am here to help guide you through the process of reaching your goals.
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Claudia Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60605
We are all works in progress and the world around us can steer us in the wrong direction. I strive to work with my clients to find the most rewarding path and the healthiest balance of one’s needs, through learning more about oneself, others, and the world around us. It is essential to find a therapist that makes you feel validated, respected, and acknowledged by honoring your intersectional identities. As such, I strive to embody this in the therapeutic approaches that I use with my clients to uniquely address their presenting concerns.
We are all works in progress and the world around us can steer us in the wrong direction. I strive to work with my clients to find the most rewarding path and the healthiest balance of one’s needs, through learning more about oneself, others, and the world around us. It is essential to find a therapist that makes you feel validated, respected, and acknowledged by honoring your intersectional identities. As such, I strive to embody this in the therapeutic approaches that I use with my clients to uniquely address their presenting concerns.
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, but I am often thought of as the friend who will listen. My clients experience me as compassionate and willing to give active feedback, which, when combined, creates a safe space and therapeutic environment. I strive to take the time to authentically engage with my clients to understand what they are experiencing from their perspective.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, but I am often thought of as the friend who will listen. My clients experience me as compassionate and willing to give active feedback, which, when combined, creates a safe space and therapeutic environment. I strive to take the time to authentically engage with my clients to understand what they are experiencing from their perspective.
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There are times when we feel stuck and needing some sort of change. We do not always know what that change is. Fears, anxieties, or other obstacles get in the way. We grow frustrated with our inability to create change. Perhaps you are uncertain as to whether you want to continue in your career path. Maybe you are frustrated with your relationship and need to change it, or are considering moving on. Maybe you are continually having difficulties expressing yourself, or in dealing with stress, grief, anxieties, depression, or family/relationship matters.
There are times when we feel stuck and needing some sort of change. We do not always know what that change is. Fears, anxieties, or other obstacles get in the way. We grow frustrated with our inability to create change. Perhaps you are uncertain as to whether you want to continue in your career path. Maybe you are frustrated with your relationship and need to change it, or are considering moving on. Maybe you are continually having difficulties expressing yourself, or in dealing with stress, grief, anxieties, depression, or family/relationship matters.
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Pasquail Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60605 (Online Only)
You need someone to talk to that you can trust. Has stress, anxiety or other mixed issues affected your daily functioning or well-being? Do you desire to improve your relationships and overcome life’s stressors? Things haven't been working for a while and you are ready for change. You are ready to discover your most authentic self.
You need someone to talk to that you can trust. Has stress, anxiety or other mixed issues affected your daily functioning or well-being? Do you desire to improve your relationships and overcome life’s stressors? Things haven't been working for a while and you are ready for change. You are ready to discover your most authentic self.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 60605
300+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 60605 who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
90% | Depression |
86% | Relationship Issues |
85% | Self Esteem |
76% | Stress |
74% | Trauma and PTSD |
74% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
96% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
64% | Aetna |
53% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 60605 see their clients
60% | In Person and Online | |
40% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
84% | Female | |
15% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in 60605?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.