Therapists for college students near University of Chicago

Maybe your mind never really turns off. You’re replaying conversations, comparing yourself to other people, researching the “right” way to do things, or wondering why everyday life seems to take so much energy. I work with college and graduate students, LGBTQ+ individuals, and neurodivergent clients navigating perfectionism, burnout, people-pleasing, anxiety, body image concerns, identity exploration, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I also support clients who feel overwhelmed by masking, overstimulation, executive functioning challenges, or the complicated role technology plays in their lives. Therapy with me is a place where you don’t have to perform, explain away your needs, or have everything figured out. Together, we’ll better understand the patterns keeping you stuck and help you build a life that feels more connected, authentic, and sustainable.

Hello! I work with neurodivergent clients who might have challenges with school, relationships, executive function, identity, or other stuff that gets in the way of living your life how you want to. I tend to work well with clients who feel like they don't quite fit in the mold of society and are trying to figure out how to understand themselves better and exist in the world we live in!

You thought you’d feel more certain by now. You’re going to class, working toward a degree, and making plans for the future, but still feel anxious, stuck, or unsure of what comes next. You may be questioning a relationship, struggling with confidence, or trying to figure out who you are outside of family, cultural, or academic expectations. I work with college students, graduate students, and emerging adults navigating anxiety, academic stress, relationship and family concerns, identity exploration, and major life transitions. Therapy with me is a place to slow down, say what has been difficult to put into words, and understand the patterns shaping your choices and relationships. Together, we’ll work toward greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion so you can move forward in a way that feels true to you. You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. You can begin exactly where you are.

From the outside, it might seem like you’re handling everything well. You’re keeping up with classes, deadlines, work, relationships, or family responsibilities, but underneath it all, you may feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, scattered, or disconnected from yourself. Maybe ADHD makes it difficult to focus, stay organized, or keep up with everything expected of you. You may experience social anxiety, second-guess yourself after conversations, or feel pressure to hide how overwhelmed you really are. Perhaps you are grieving a loss, adjusting to a major life transition, navigating chronic illness or pain, or carrying the emotional weight of caring for someone else. You may also be healing from trauma, including sexual abuse or assault, and noticing how those experiences continue to affect your relationships, body, or sense of safety. I work with college students, graduate students, and young adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, trauma, grief, chronic illness or pain, caregiver fatigue, body image concerns, and relationship difficulties. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, caring individuals who have become used to being dependable and taking care of others, even when it means putting their own needs last. In therapy, we’ll slow down and make space for what you have been carrying. Together, we can explore the experiences and attachment patterns that have shaped how you see yourself, respond to stress, and connect with other people. We may also work on practical strategies for focus, organization, academic stress, emotional regulation, communication, and setting healthier boundaries. My approach integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness. This means we will not only focus on reducing distress, but also on helping you understand yourself with greater compassion, clarify your values, and make choices that feel more aligned with who you are and the life you want to create. Whether you’re adjusting to college, navigating the demands of graduate school, exploring your identity, recovering from painful experiences, or simply trying to feel like yourself again, we’ll move at a pace that feels supportive and realistic. My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you can reconnect with your strengths, trust yourself more fully, and build a life that feels grounded, authentic, and meaningful.

We acknowledge that you have taken a significant step in seeking out therapy. Collaborative Insight takes a humanistic and nonjudgmental approach in working with all of our clients, and we truly believe that therapy is a collaborative process. We are honored to be here to support you in any way that we are able to. We offer therapy services both in person and via Telehealth. We are able to provide services in English and Spanish. At Collaborative Insight, we offer outpatient services to individuals (children, adolescents, and adults) and couples. Our experienced clinicians offer an eclectic, collaborative approach utilizing a variety of evidence based approaches, including but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma-Informed Modalities including EMDR, Insight Oriented Psychotherapy, and the Gottman Method for working with couples.

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About Compassionate Healing Psychotherapy & Consultation (CHPC) College and graduate school can be exciting, but they can also feel overwhelming. Many students come to us feeling anxious, burned out, emotionally exhausted, or stuck. Others are trying to heal from difficult experiences while balancing classes, work, relationships, and family expectations. You don't have to navigate those challenges alone. At Compassionate Healing Psychotherapy & Consultation (CHPC), we provide a warm, supportive, and affirming space where you can slow down, make sense of what you're experiencing, and develop practical tools to feel more grounded and confident. We believe therapy is more than just talking—it is about understanding yourself, building resilience, and creating lasting change. Our clinicians work with students experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, attachment trauma, ADHD, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, perfectionism, life transitions, identity exploration, and the impact of difficult childhood or family experiences. Whether you're adjusting to college life, struggling with academic pressure, feeling overwhelmed, or wanting healthier relationships, we're here to support you. We take an individualized approach because no two people heal in the same way. Depending on your needs, therapy may include learning skills to regulate emotions and calm your nervous system, understanding unhelpful patterns, processing difficult experiences, strengthening self-confidence, and building healthier ways of coping. We are an LGBTQIA+ affirming, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practice committed to creating a safe, respectful environment where you can feel heard and accepted. We offer telehealth throughout Illinois as well as in-person therapy in downtown Chicago, making it easier to access support around your academic schedule. No matter where you are in your journey, we're here to help you move toward greater balance, healing, and hope. We would be honored to be part of that journey with you.

About Bianca Berryhill, LPC, NCC College and graduate school can bring a lot of change, pressure, and uncertainty. You may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, struggle to stay focused, question your self-worth, or feel like you're constantly trying to meet everyone else's expectations while ignoring your own needs. Therapy can be a place to slow down, understand what's happening beneath the surface, and begin making meaningful changes. Bianca works with adolescents, college students, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, identity exploration, relationship concerns, and life transitions. She has a special interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and autism, as well as members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Bianca also works with clients healing from childhood trauma, foster care or adoption experiences, family conflict, and the lasting impact of difficult relationships. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and affirming. Bianca believes that therapy should feel like a safe space where you can be yourself without fear of judgment. She works alongside clients to better understand their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences while helping them develop practical skills to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence. Bianca integrates evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed interventions. She tailors therapy to each person's unique needs, helping clients strengthen emotional regulation, build self-compassion, develop healthier relationships, and reconnect with their values and sense of identity. Whether you're struggling with academic stress, burnout, relationship challenges, identity questions, or simply feeling stuck, Bianca is committed to helping you move toward a life that feels more balanced, meaningful, and authentic. Bianca provides telehealth therapy throughout Illinois and welcomes students seeking a compassionate, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.

Xylem is a psychotherapy practice offering in-person and teletherapy. Each of our qualified therapists brings lived experience and a non-judgmental approach to truly seeing you for who you are and who you want to become. We are located in Lakeview, walking distance from the Brown and Red lines and with both Ashland and Belmont buss stops at our front door.

I want to work together toward growth that feels rooted, intentional, and aligned with the life you are trying to build. My work is shaped by the belief that healing often begins quietly, in the moments when we feel safe enough to pause, listen inward, and reconnect with the parts of ourselves we have learned to silence. I strive to create a space that feels steady, grounded, and deeply human. My approach is warm and relational, guided by curiosity and respect for your lived experience. I integrate evidence based practices with an appreciation for the ways people grow in their own time, often in ways that are subtle but profoundly meaningful. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I support adults moving through anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, stress, life transitions, and emotional challenges. My training as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor informs how I understand coping patterns, and helps me support clients who want to explore their relationships with substances.

Chloe is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned her Master’s in Counseling from Northwestern University. She has experience supporting adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, identity development, trauma, and relationship challenges. Chloe uses a strengths-based, client-centered approach and believes therapy works best when it’s collaborative and tailored to each individual. She values client input and works closely with each person to find what feels most helpful. Clients can expect Chloe to draw from modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and existential perspectives. As a clinician, Chloe strives to balance warmth, empathy, and humor in order to create a comforting space for self-exploration. Her background in theatre and the arts informs her belief in the power of storytelling, and she aims to empower clients to take ownership of their own narratives. She considers it a deep honor to walk alongside clients on their therapeutic journeys

Taking the step to begin therapy can feel overwhelming. Opening up to someone new isn't easy, and it takes courage to ask for support. My goal is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are without judgment, pressure, or the expectation that you have everything figured out. While I bring my clinical knowledge and experience into the therapy room, I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role is to meet you where you are, helping you better understand your experiences, navigate life's challenges, and create meaningful change. Healing happens through a relationship that feels real, supportive, and authentically human. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, identity concerns, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative, empathetic, and individualized because I believe every person's story and needs are unique. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I integrate different therapeutic modalities and interventions to create a treatment experience that feels tailored to you. My hope is that our work together allows you to feel seen, supported, and safe enough to explore who you are while moving toward the life you want to create.

Do you often feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in cycles of overthinking and self-doubt? You may be navigating academic or career pressure, family expectations, or the emotional complexity of living between cultures. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, burnout, perfectionism, and feeling “never good enough,” even when they appear capable on the outside. Therapy can be a space where you slow down, feel understood, and move forward with greater clarity, emotional balance, and self-trust. English | 中文 Do you often feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in cycles of overthinking and self-doubt? You may be navigating academic or career pressure, family expectations, or the emotional complexity of living between cultures. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, burnout, perfectionism, and feeling “never good enough,” even when they appear capable on the outside. Therapy can be a space where you slow down, feel understood, and move forward with greater clarity, emotional balance, and self-trust. As a bilingual therapist fluent in Mandarin and English, I bring both professional training and lived experience into my work. Having studied abroad since high school, I understand the challenges of living between cultures and am deeply attuned to the invisible pressures related to identity, family expectations and adapting to new environment. My approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, grounded in empathy, authenticity, and empowerment. I believe that healing begins with understanding—and that every small step toward self-acceptance is a powerful act of growth. I look forward to walking with you on this journey of healing and rediscovery.

Centered Therapy Chicago (CTC) is a woman‑owned psychotherapy practice in Andersonville providing trauma‑informed therapy for individuals and families navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship challenges, and trauma. We believe healing happens through safe, supportive connection—with ourselves and with others. Our therapists offer relationship‑focused, trauma‑informed counseling that integrates emotional awareness, nervous system regulation, and mind–body therapy. We support clients in feeling more grounded, empowered, and connected—to themselves, their relationships, and their communities. Guided by values of equity, inclusion, and social justice, we provide individual therapy, family therapy, clinical consultation, and professional training for clients and clinicians across Chicago and throughout Illinois. We offer both in‑person therapy in Chicago and secure online therapy statewide, expanding access to specialized, affirming, trauma‑informed care, particularly in communities where these services may be difficult to access. What tends to stand out about our practice is the depth of integration across clinicians—we’re not just using these approaches in name, but working in a way that meaningfully bridges relational, somatic, and trauma-informed care. We also place a strong emphasis on long-term change and depth-oriented relational work, which shapes the tone and pacing of our work.

I work with clients navigating eating disorders, anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, grief, perfectionism, relationship concerns, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and relational, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and themes of Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS). I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of healing. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that have shaped you while building practical skills for lasting change. I’ll support and gently challenge you, and when appropriate, bring humor into sessions so therapy feels genuine, human, and like a place where you can truly be yourself. My work is grounded in cultural humility which honors each person's unique story and identity.

Adam Maughan (he/him): Hi there! I am a queer, neurodivergent, trauma-informed psychologist who is passionate about supporting young and emerging adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, trauma survivors, and people navigating complex questions related to identity, relationships, and belonging. I also enjoy working with anxiety, depression, stress, life-transitions, OCD, emotional overwhelm, men’s issues and more. I have worked in university and community college counseling centers, as well as an inpatient facility for alcohol and substance use disorders. My approach to therapy is collaborative, relational, and grounded in curiosity, authenticity, and growth. I draw from Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and multicultural and feminist frameworks. What does that mean for you in the therapy room? It means we will spend time exploring your story, the experiences that shaped you, the messages you received about yourself, and the ways you learned to survive, connect, protect yourself, or make meaning in the world. I see you as the writer and main character of your life, honoring the important social identities, relationships, strengths, and experiences you bring with you. I believe that even our most distressing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors often began as attempts to create safety, protection, or connection. Maybe you learned that in order to be loved, you needed to hide important parts of yourself. Perhaps you felt like you had to overperform, overwork, or overextend yourself, just to feel seen and heard by others. Or maybe surviving the day-to-day has meant numbing yourself from something painful underneath. Often, these stories helped us survive difficult moments or relationships. But eventually, they may begin to leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve us. You may feel afraid to turn the next page. Maybe parts of your story feel unfinished, hijacked, or filled with chapters you wish you could rewrite altogether. If any of this feels familiar, you do not have to navigate it alone. As a therapist, my role is not to write your story for you, but to walk alongside you as we explore it together, even the scary parts. Together, we can honor the meaning these stories hold, re-write stories that are no longer serving you, and empower you towards authorship of a life that feels more aligned with your values, identity, and hopes for the future.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about creating a safe, supportive environment for clients of all ages. I am deeply interested in the whole person and honor the connection between mind, body, emotions, and relationships throughout the therapeutic process. My approach is to work collaboratively with clients as they move toward greater self-understanding, healing, and growth. Being a therapist is more than a career for me—it is a passion. As a second-life career path, it allows me to support people in a new, meaningful way. I integrate mind-body practices that help clients understand how stress, trauma, and life experiences affect both emotional and physical well-being, creating opportunities for deeper healing and lasting change. As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) and Reiki practitioner, I often incorporate body-based approaches to help clients explore how stress and trauma may be held in the body, offer healing or introduce new experiences, and provide support. Touch-based practices are available when appropriate, but only if clients feel comfortable and choose this healing approach. Your sense of safety and choice always comes first. I also draw from attachment-focused work, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and CBT techniques to help clients better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and develop new ways of responding to life's challenges. I have extensive experience supporting both children and families with life challenges, relationship needs, transitions, and trauma exposure. This can include individual child therapy with parent inclusion, family therapy, or co- parenting sessions. I draw from my toolbox of techniques previously listed and add additional ones that are age-appropriate. This might include Play Therapy and Attachment, Regulation, and Completion techniques. My education and work experience have also led me to work closely with adults of all ages. This includes individuals, first responders, and helping professionals. I understand the unique challenges of these roles and have partnered with many clients in these fields to foster greater balance, resilience, and well-being. Whether you are just beginning to recognize the impact of stress and trauma, or have been aware for some time, I would be honored to go on this journey with you.