Therapists in West Loop, Chicago, IL

One of the greatest things about healing is that you have everything you need to initiate the change you want to see in your life. I would love to help you navigate in uncovering those resources. I don't have the power to give you anything you don't already have but I can encourage you to empower yourself in discovering those tools you may have forgotten you had or never fully utilized.It is my personal belief that all of us have a purpose and our lives are most fulfilled when we walk in that purpose.

I became a clinician because I know what it feels like to search for the highest version of yourself, and I wanted to provide a space where people can feel free to explore their true identity, while feeling valued and heard. Therapy to me is about connecting with your inner self, ultimately leading to healing and power within. For me, one of the most rewarding parts about being a therapist is watching my clients grow and achieve their personal goals, big or small. Through my experience working with a wide variety of communities and individuals, I have come to realize that anyone is capable of finding the best version of themselves.

Do you feel stuck or like your quality of life could be improved, but you just don't know how to go about it? Are you frustrated by repeatedly approaching a problem with little success overcoming it? The Chicago Center for Anxiety & Related Disorders offers compassionate, quality care specializing in obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, anxiety disorders, and body-image disorders. Whether new to the therapeutic process or frustrated with unsuccessful attempts at improving your life, let's take the next steps toward success together.

There are few places where we can be fully understood and make sense of our experiences. Life can take us in directions we did not anticipate and we may need a reflective and accepting environment to reconnect to our true selves. I work primarily with adolescents and adults around topics such as single-incident and complex trauma, relationships, addiction recovery, mood disorders, and life transition.

Are you struggling with emotions, career, relationships, or chronic pain, but not sure how to move forward? As we've all experienced through the pandemic to certain degrees; life events can be unexpected, overwhelming, and traumatic. You deserve space to process what brings you to therapy with a professional who can validate your experiences and commit to working with you, at your pace, to develop solutions. I work from a culturally-aware, trauma-informed perspective to ensure that you feel seen and heard, and offer Art Therapy. Non-judgmental by nature, I collaborate with clients by building on strengths to overcome challenges.

You grew up in dysfunction or had a chaotic childhood. You're struggling to maintain a relationship with your family of origin. You're a new parent terrified that you're going to traumatize your kids. You're struggling to set boundaries with the people around you. You were diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. You're ready to make a change and then you see my page. I use an insight-oriented approach, which helps clients understand how past experiences can affect their current behavior. However, therapy is not "one size fits all" and we will pull from different treatment modalities to meet your individual needs.

My passion for psychology was deeply inspired by Maya Angelou's courageous journey. Her emotional vulnerability and determination to share her story for the purpose of healing resonates deeply with me. Witnessing her strength and fearlessness in confronting her trauma has been truly inspiring. 24 years ago, I began my clinical journey, drawn by the transformative power of creative expression, just like Maya Angelou. Her ability to heal through writing has shown me the incredible potential for healing within each individual. I am committed to guiding others on their journey towards healing, drawing from extensive clinical experience.

I believe that, given adequate time, space, and resources, all individuals are capable of self-directed change regardless of their presenting problem. I also believe that therapy can often be the missing factor for those who seek but are unable to successfully make positive life changes on our own. As a counselor, I facilitate change by working with and through the client. As client and counselor, we work together, as a team, to best meet the client’s needs by setting, and then pursuing, realistic, attainable treatment goals.

It’s difficult to predict how you’ll feel from one moment to the next. A second ago, you were keyed up; every muscle in your body tense and on high alert, ready for danger to strike. Now, you’re completely checked out, numb to the world, sleepwalking through the day. You know this isn’t a sustainable way to live, but you’re not sure how else to cope with the painful wounds of your past. It’s as though you can no longer trust yourself to differentiate between safe and threatening situations, so you avoid everything. You’re struggling at work and growing more distant from your loved ones each day. Something needs to change, and soon.

Have you been struggling with difficult thoughts or emotions in the aftermath of being neglected by a parent or other caregiver, being threatened, or being actively harmed by another person? Experiences such as these can contribute to a wide range of challenging responses, including – though, certainly far from limited to – difficulties with relationships, self-critical thoughts, disrupted connection with oneself, and feelings of shame. Whatever your particular obstacles may look like, you do not need to tackle them alone.

Strange as it may sound, my ideal client is someone who has been suffering in a profound way and, despite numerous past interactions with mental health providers, has yet to fully make sense of themself, let alone remove the obstacles to change and growth that have them stuck. Regardless of what diagnosis a person has been given before, my interest is in what is "behind it." How and why did they develop the particular maladaptive strategies behind the symptoms comprising what we call a psychological "disorder?' What purpose do they serve, despite the suffering they engender? This is the "need to know" stuff of real change...

Do you struggle to prioritize yourself? Are you having a hard time feeling accepted for your desires? Maybe you need an affirming space to explore yourself and your needs. Our therapeutic relationship can help you uncover parts of yourself you haven't been able to face, while giving you support to heal and grow. Additionally, as a sex-positive and kink informed therapist, I'm passionate about supporting individuals with alternative sexualities, erotic practices, and kink/BDSM interests. I believe in providing an accepting, compassionate therapeutic environment for all my clients.

I specialize in working with youth, families, and individuals who are seeking guidance towards living a life of acceptance, understanding and stability. I have significant experience helping people process and understand the impact of traumatic events on daily living, while aiding in the healing process necessary to move forward.

I help individuals and couples with relationship conflict, sexual concerns, and adjustment to life transitions. Clients often come to therapy with some common issues: feeling disconnected in their relationship, having the same argument on repeat, unsatisfying sex, discomfort or awkwardness talking about sex and intimacy, mismatched desire, painful intercourse, wondering "is this normal?" and more. With advanced training in relationship and sex therapy, I’ll help you to identify your needs and goals, build skills and knowledge, and improve connection, trust, empathy, and intimacy in your life and relationships.

Do you need an affordable psychological evaluation for your immigration case? We understand these services can be expensive and that is why we offer affordable fees. We specialize in conducting Immigration Evaluations for Hardship Waiver, VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, Cancellation, and N-648 cases. Our evaluations are completed in a timely fashion by a bilingual (Chinese)Licensed Therapist. We also work with clients who speak other languages, including Spanish, Russian, French, Arabic, Cambodian, Urdu, Telugu, Gujarati, Vietnamese, Kirundi, and Farsi through professional interpreters.

I believe intently in the power of your narrative, the beauty of your lived experience, and enjoy the privilege of working within the intersectionality of identity, human need, and complex emotions. My expertise includes working with adults and teens experiencing depression, anxiety, difficulties in their romantic partnerships, and grief along with navigating daily life.

Therapy can be a space to make sense of the past, make goals for the future, or problem-solve challenges as they arise. I use a strengths-based, solution-focused approach to help clients identify their needs and explore their potential. I believe as we turn our focus inward and ground ourselves, we find empowerment and clarity. The cornerstone of my practice is empathy for my clients, and I feel that change happens when there is a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship.

My clients often feel overwhelmed by life's challenges and believe they lack the tools and mental resources to cope on their own. They may be dealing with big life changes, stress, anxiety or depression symptoms. Many have found that their once-helpful survival strategies no longer work and may even be counterproductive.I specialize in helping people identify and take small steps towards their goals, whether in their career, relationships, or personal growth. Together, we work to create positive, lasting change.

Do you have a heavy heart? Feel down? Isolated? Anxious? Stressed out or not like your usual self? Here at Elevate Therapy, I will partner with you to help you move through any of the thoughts, emotions, or experiences that might make it hard to live a fulfilling life.