Career Counseling Therapists in Chicago, IL
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My specialties includes depression, anxiety, trauma, divorce, reproductive issues, relationship issues, body issues, career and life changes.
With all the stressors in our society today, you may benefit from a caring clinician who can be a main source of support and offer effective therapeutic treatment. I believe the most important element in a therapeutic relationship is empathy and rapport. I try to understand your world and the experiences that you have had and be empathetic, because only then can we process your emotions and perspectives together. I hope to help you reach your goals while offering a supportive and safe environment.
My specialties includes depression, anxiety, trauma, divorce, reproductive issues, relationship issues, body issues, career and life changes.
With all the stressors in our society today, you may benefit from a caring clinician who can be a main source of support and offer effective therapeutic treatment. I believe the most important element in a therapeutic relationship is empathy and rapport. I try to understand your world and the experiences that you have had and be empathetic, because only then can we process your emotions and perspectives together. I hope to help you reach your goals while offering a supportive and safe environment.
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Sarah Morgan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and provide individual therapy to adults across the lifespan. I received my clinical training at the University of Chicago and over my career have specialized in perinatal mental health, life transitions (particularly related to career, parenthood, and caregiver support), mood disorders, trauma, and grief and loss.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and provide individual therapy to adults across the lifespan. I received my clinical training at the University of Chicago and over my career have specialized in perinatal mental health, life transitions (particularly related to career, parenthood, and caregiver support), mood disorders, trauma, and grief and loss.
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Matt Smith
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60661
" I feel that I have the best job imaginable.
The crux of my approach is simple, but versatile: I use anything and everything available to make breakthroughs possible. We all do better with an expansive toolkit. EMDR for "stuckness" / trauma and Gottman methods for couples to repair & connect. (Well worth YouTubing either for a sense of them.) Once we understand each other and you are insight-equipped, we'll put insight into action. But in ways that feel authentic to your personal experience of things. Clients often report that my approachable, humorous, "very human" style makes therapy a much more effective experience even when exploring difficult content.
" I feel that I have the best job imaginable.
The crux of my approach is simple, but versatile: I use anything and everything available to make breakthroughs possible. We all do better with an expansive toolkit. EMDR for "stuckness" / trauma and Gottman methods for couples to repair & connect. (Well worth YouTubing either for a sense of them.) Once we understand each other and you are insight-equipped, we'll put insight into action. But in ways that feel authentic to your personal experience of things. Clients often report that my approachable, humorous, "very human" style makes therapy a much more effective experience even when exploring difficult content.
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For people addressing career concerns, I assist in fine-tuning abilities and interests, leading to greater productivity in both personal and professional lives.
A change or transition in life often highlights a need for additional support. Therapy can afford you the opportunity to not only manage current stressors but also to work toward creating a solid foundation for achieving balance and satisfaction in life. In our work together, I will set the pace according to your unique needs, and we will work together to highlight the best methods for identifying and utilizing your strengths.
For people addressing career concerns, I assist in fine-tuning abilities and interests, leading to greater productivity in both personal and professional lives.
A change or transition in life often highlights a need for additional support. Therapy can afford you the opportunity to not only manage current stressors but also to work toward creating a solid foundation for achieving balance and satisfaction in life. In our work together, I will set the pace according to your unique needs, and we will work together to highlight the best methods for identifying and utilizing your strengths.
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Dr. Jen Bradtke | Anxiety and Burnout Therapist
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP, HSPP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
You finally made it, and you’re still not happy. You graduated, landed a dream job, and have a nice home. You checked every box on the “should-do list” and while you’re not completely miserable you're not that far from it. You long for Fridays and dread Mondays, not that it matters because you catch up on work on the weekends. If you feel overwhelmed by work that has taken over the other areas of your life, I can help. I help professionals learn to manage stress, feel less anxious, and set boundaries at the office without jeopardizing their job.
You finally made it, and you’re still not happy. You graduated, landed a dream job, and have a nice home. You checked every box on the “should-do list” and while you’re not completely miserable you're not that far from it. You long for Fridays and dread Mondays, not that it matters because you catch up on work on the weekends. If you feel overwhelmed by work that has taken over the other areas of your life, I can help. I help professionals learn to manage stress, feel less anxious, and set boundaries at the office without jeopardizing their job.
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I discover objectively what is the issue, applying the best treatment for abuse, aging, alcohol/substance use, anger, anxiety, attention deficit, autism spectrum disorders, bereavement, cancer, career consultation, coping, criminal charges, custody, delinquency, dementia, depression, divorce, DUI, dyslexia, hyperactivity, hypnosis, individualized education plans, insomnia, job loss, learning disability, lower productivity, neuropsychological exams, panic attacks, parenting, personal injury, personality tests, post automobile accident, relationships, stress, trauma, TBI, underachievement, vocational guidance, workers compensation.
I discover objectively what is the issue, applying the best treatment for abuse, aging, alcohol/substance use, anger, anxiety, attention deficit, autism spectrum disorders, bereavement, cancer, career consultation, coping, criminal charges, custody, delinquency, dementia, depression, divorce, DUI, dyslexia, hyperactivity, hypnosis, individualized education plans, insomnia, job loss, learning disability, lower productivity, neuropsychological exams, panic attacks, parenting, personal injury, personality tests, post automobile accident, relationships, stress, trauma, TBI, underachievement, vocational guidance, workers compensation.
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Brian Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
So you’re becoming more independent and feel like conversations with family, friends, or co-workers are strained. You want to set boundaries and air frustrations with those you’re close to, but struggle with how to do this as your relationships shift. Questioning beliefs and values you’ve long held onto isn’t easy, and can be even harder when voicing them to others. Whether watching parents divorce as an adult, coming out to family, or settling into a new job, my goal is to increase your understanding of yourself both in the past and present so advocating for your needs feels less like a burden.
So you’re becoming more independent and feel like conversations with family, friends, or co-workers are strained. You want to set boundaries and air frustrations with those you’re close to, but struggle with how to do this as your relationships shift. Questioning beliefs and values you’ve long held onto isn’t easy, and can be even harder when voicing them to others. Whether watching parents divorce as an adult, coming out to family, or settling into a new job, my goal is to increase your understanding of yourself both in the past and present so advocating for your needs feels less like a burden.
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Sarah Elizabeth Anderson
Pre-Licensed Professional, BFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60604
What's your definition of birthright? As we grow, family, culture, and society can assign meaning that does not serve our best interest but theirs. Devastatingly, we're often taught to point the finger back at ourselves when things go wrong. But I believe we heal and thrive when we nurture healthy intrinsic (fundamental to who we are) connection to ourselves and others. This work creates a safety net allowing us to build self-esteem and adapt without losing our personal power. Pursuing the arts with a former career as a performer, choreographer, and artistic director, I strongly relate to "fitting-in while trying to stand-out".
What's your definition of birthright? As we grow, family, culture, and society can assign meaning that does not serve our best interest but theirs. Devastatingly, we're often taught to point the finger back at ourselves when things go wrong. But I believe we heal and thrive when we nurture healthy intrinsic (fundamental to who we are) connection to ourselves and others. This work creates a safety net allowing us to build self-esteem and adapt without losing our personal power. Pursuing the arts with a former career as a performer, choreographer, and artistic director, I strongly relate to "fitting-in while trying to stand-out".
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I am a clinical psychologist with 24 years experience in Lincoln Park. Telehealth. I’m BCBS, UBH, Magellan in network. I specialize with emotional regulation and resilience for anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, life transitions, career goals, relationships, family dynamics, positive communication, and stress management. I would be honored to be of assistance. Christian counseling, Ziglar Coaching
I am a clinical psychologist with 24 years experience in Lincoln Park. Telehealth. I’m BCBS, UBH, Magellan in network. I specialize with emotional regulation and resilience for anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, life transitions, career goals, relationships, family dynamics, positive communication, and stress management. I would be honored to be of assistance. Christian counseling, Ziglar Coaching
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Helping adults 18+ by providing counseling to individuals and couples and treating concerns that involve: Anxiety Depression Behavioral Issues Grief Trauma Career Discernment Time Management Family Conflict Parenting/Co-Parenting Division of Labor Intimacy
Helping adults 18+ by providing counseling to individuals and couples and treating concerns that involve: Anxiety Depression Behavioral Issues Grief Trauma Career Discernment Time Management Family Conflict Parenting/Co-Parenting Division of Labor Intimacy
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Much of my experience has been working with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, peer/relationship conflict, career changes, trauma, and adjustment disorders.
Hello and welcome! I am so glad that you are here. Finding the right person to help you through social, emotional, mental and physical challenges is very important. I want to provide you with some information about me in order to help you decide if my experience and style is the right match for you. I have been a social worker for 9 years and have experience working with individuals from all different socioeconomic, cultural, and familial backgrounds who are struggling with a wide variety of challenges.
Much of my experience has been working with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, peer/relationship conflict, career changes, trauma, and adjustment disorders.
Hello and welcome! I am so glad that you are here. Finding the right person to help you through social, emotional, mental and physical challenges is very important. I want to provide you with some information about me in order to help you decide if my experience and style is the right match for you. I have been a social worker for 9 years and have experience working with individuals from all different socioeconomic, cultural, and familial backgrounds who are struggling with a wide variety of challenges.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60602
Are you the person you want to be? Are you having difficulty in your relationship or career? Do you often feel as if you are not good enough? As a man, do you avoid or deny your feelings? Are you stung by a recent breakup/divorce? Ask yourself a different question. Are you ready to feel empowered and thrive? My goal is to help you increase self-awareness & make positive lasting changes in thoughts and behavior. I provide integrated therapy and consulting customized to your unique situation, goals, personality, strengths, and history. To help you become a better version of yourself and reach your unlimited potential.
Are you the person you want to be? Are you having difficulty in your relationship or career? Do you often feel as if you are not good enough? As a man, do you avoid or deny your feelings? Are you stung by a recent breakup/divorce? Ask yourself a different question. Are you ready to feel empowered and thrive? My goal is to help you increase self-awareness & make positive lasting changes in thoughts and behavior. I provide integrated therapy and consulting customized to your unique situation, goals, personality, strengths, and history. To help you become a better version of yourself and reach your unlimited potential.
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Welcome, Millennial and Gen Z women! You're determined, ambitious, and focused on achieving your career, education, and life goals. I understand the frustrations that come with being hard on yourself, holding back from speaking up, and feeling overwhelmed by social media. You want to prioritize yourself more and break free from the people-pleaser label. Therapy can be the key to your success and happiness.
Welcome, Millennial and Gen Z women! You're determined, ambitious, and focused on achieving your career, education, and life goals. I understand the frustrations that come with being hard on yourself, holding back from speaking up, and feeling overwhelmed by social media. You want to prioritize yourself more and break free from the people-pleaser label. Therapy can be the key to your success and happiness.
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Chris Beerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I am always committed to my client's potential and well being. I focus on my client's strengths and core values to collaborate with them to find healing and solutions for their therapeutic needs. Empathy, constructive listening and feedback are combined with theory and holistic evidence-based practices to provide effective clinical support. Over the course of my career, I have worked with diverse patient populations in various settings. These range from working in medically managed inpatient detoxification services, to clinically supervising a 28-day residential treatment program, to outpatient individual therapy.
As a therapist, I am always committed to my client's potential and well being. I focus on my client's strengths and core values to collaborate with them to find healing and solutions for their therapeutic needs. Empathy, constructive listening and feedback are combined with theory and holistic evidence-based practices to provide effective clinical support. Over the course of my career, I have worked with diverse patient populations in various settings. These range from working in medically managed inpatient detoxification services, to clinically supervising a 28-day residential treatment program, to outpatient individual therapy.
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Lolan P. Adan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613 (Online Only)
Lolan pivoted from a 20-plus year career on Wall Street, earned an M.
∞ ∞ ∞ Empathic accompaniment that honors your longings and dynamic life narratives ∞ ∞ ∞ Are you curious about your inner world? Need help managing your mood and anxiety? Do you long for a quiet and safe space? Or, feel the need to re-calibrate? We are living through unprecedented times. Losses and dislocations abound, threatening our overall sense of identity, agency, and belonging. Time feels shapeless. Through all this, we are doing our best to live lives of meaning, courage, and faith. #LPAdanAccompany
Lolan pivoted from a 20-plus year career on Wall Street, earned an M.
∞ ∞ ∞ Empathic accompaniment that honors your longings and dynamic life narratives ∞ ∞ ∞ Are you curious about your inner world? Need help managing your mood and anxiety? Do you long for a quiet and safe space? Or, feel the need to re-calibrate? We are living through unprecedented times. Losses and dislocations abound, threatening our overall sense of identity, agency, and belonging. Time feels shapeless. Through all this, we are doing our best to live lives of meaning, courage, and faith. #LPAdanAccompany
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At some point in life, we all experience a moment when we question whether we're on the best path forward. Perhaps a relationship feels unfulfilling, we're not advancing in our career the way we'd hoped, or we're feeling unsure about a decision. Framework Associates strives to provide affordable, accessible psychological services from exceptionally qualified therapists.
At some point in life, we all experience a moment when we question whether we're on the best path forward. Perhaps a relationship feels unfulfilling, we're not advancing in our career the way we'd hoped, or we're feeling unsure about a decision. Framework Associates strives to provide affordable, accessible psychological services from exceptionally qualified therapists.
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Samantha Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60631
I work with individuals impacted by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, as well as those looking for career coaching.
It is exhausting holding up a mask to the world, pretending to be someone you aren’t just to fit in or to make it seem like your life is all put together, when in reality you're just trying to survive. Sound familiar? These feelings are normal, and they point us to our inner wisdom that something isn’t working: a situation, a habit, a relationship, etc. If you’re feeling stuck, you are not alone.
I work with individuals impacted by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, as well as those looking for career coaching.
It is exhausting holding up a mask to the world, pretending to be someone you aren’t just to fit in or to make it seem like your life is all put together, when in reality you're just trying to survive. Sound familiar? These feelings are normal, and they point us to our inner wisdom that something isn’t working: a situation, a habit, a relationship, etc. If you’re feeling stuck, you are not alone.
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I offer a warm, empathic, and collaborative therapy space that reflects my passion for helping clients build fuller and more authentic lives. I have worked with individuals across the lifespan with various concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, identity, education/career, and family-of-origin. I also have specialized training in working with college students, immigrants, and trauma survivors. Regardless of what brings you to therapy, my culture-centered approach allows me to attend to the intersections of your cultural identities and how it impacts your experience of the world.
I offer a warm, empathic, and collaborative therapy space that reflects my passion for helping clients build fuller and more authentic lives. I have worked with individuals across the lifespan with various concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, identity, education/career, and family-of-origin. I also have specialized training in working with college students, immigrants, and trauma survivors. Regardless of what brings you to therapy, my culture-centered approach allows me to attend to the intersections of your cultural identities and how it impacts your experience of the world.
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With a background in the entertainment industry, I understand the unique emotional challenges associated with pursuing an artistic career.
It's easy to feel lost in life, going through the motions and struggling to find a purpose. Perhaps you're stuck in the same negative cycles, wishing you could break free and truly start living. I believe everyone has the ability to thrive and live a life that they love. You have the answers within you. Together, let's explore how you want to show up in the world.
With a background in the entertainment industry, I understand the unique emotional challenges associated with pursuing an artistic career.
It's easy to feel lost in life, going through the motions and struggling to find a purpose. Perhaps you're stuck in the same negative cycles, wishing you could break free and truly start living. I believe everyone has the ability to thrive and live a life that they love. You have the answers within you. Together, let's explore how you want to show up in the world.
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Bushra Sarkar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60661 (Online Only)
For some of you, this is the first time you are choosing to live the life you want to live outside of the cultural and religious lines that were set for you. For others, this is the first time you are setting out on your own in a new city for school or a job. Maybe you just went through your first breakup and you are rediscovering yourself. Maybe this is the first time you’re grieving the loss of someone. These first moments can be significant in life, and while some firsts are more exciting than others, they all have something in common – our first moments, whatever they are, can bring out a mixed bag of complicated feelings.
For some of you, this is the first time you are choosing to live the life you want to live outside of the cultural and religious lines that were set for you. For others, this is the first time you are setting out on your own in a new city for school or a job. Maybe you just went through your first breakup and you are rediscovering yourself. Maybe this is the first time you’re grieving the loss of someone. These first moments can be significant in life, and while some firsts are more exciting than others, they all have something in common – our first moments, whatever they are, can bring out a mixed bag of complicated feelings.
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