Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy Services in Chicago...
My experience includes emotional & mood concerns, identity exploration, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, academic & vocational distress, and grief. Sharing your true self in therapy is a vulnerable act, and I respect your courage. I am mindful of your needs and meet you where you are. I would be honored to help you with the next step of your journey....
You can expect me to be warm, caring, and honest as we grow into and establish our therapeutic relationship, tailoring our work to your preferences, needs, and goals. Many of the individuals and couples I work with experience anxiety, college/professional/work-related stress, interpersonal relationship issues, life transitions, depression, and unresolved trauma. In this work, I approach therapy with a strengths-based, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and trauma-informed lens and depending on your needs, ...
I approach therapy as a collaborative endeavor. I strive to create a warm and accepting space where clients can safely explore the roadblocks they are encountering. My belief is that we are all capable of being resilient; we all have strengths we can rely on to support us through confusing and challenging times. Through therapy, my clients feel empowered to discover new ways to understand themselves and relate to others. My expertise includes relationships, family issues, academic stress, anxiet...
Are you tired of facing your problems alone, yet feeling unsure about discussing them with a stranger? Are you feeling trapped in your anxious and depressive thoughts, but feeling too embarrassed to talk, or express yourself in fear that you may be judged? You are not alone in this. I want to applaud your courage and bravery in taking that first step. I have helped those seeking help with a variety of issues, and work well with complex conditions. Some include depression, anxiety, borderline...
Coral Heart Counseling provides therapy to those who want to live their best life, but find it hard to do so because of the various life stressors that have gotten in the way. These individuals usually feel like aspects of their life are too much and that their mind, body, and spirit are out of sync; they’re overwhelmed. Our clientele are young adults who are tired of struggling with life events such as relationships, transitions, racial and cultural identity, adulting, imposter syndrome, low se...
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Dr. Carrera is a licensed clinical psychologist. She works with adults and adolescents to help them understand the impact of their thoughts, feelings, and actions on their wellbeing. She offers an active and empowering space to navigate issues such as anxiety, low mood, family of origin concerns, identity confusion, and cultural adjustment and transitions. She also provides therapy and coaching for work and school-related struggles, including low motivation, attention difficulties, and time mana...
For a long time, life has felt extremely difficult for you. Maybe you’re feeling frustrated because on the surface, everything looks good and your life “could be worse.” “It's fine. I'm fine!” has become your inner dialogue. However, feelings of tension, exhaustion and burn-out are present. Friends and family are not noticing your pain as you have mastered hiding it, leading to confusing feelings of loneliness, guilt and shame. Perhaps deep down you know you want to live your life authentically ...
Ali King, LCPC, earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. She went on to work as a behavioral therapist for children with Autism at the Minnesota Autism Center before moving to Chicago and earning her master’s degree in Community Counseling from DePaul University. After graduate school, Ali worked as a therapist at Insight Behavioral Health Center’s residential facility for people struggling with eating disorders, as well as mood disorders. Sh...
Remington "Remi" Mitchell is a licensed clinical professional counselor and graduate of Roosevelt University’s Clinical Psychology (Counseling Practice) program. They specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults who struggle with LGBTQIA+ issues, gender identity concerns, anxiety, depression, concerns with self-worth, life transitions, and trauma. They utilize a collaborative and integrative approach, to working with clients and their families. Remi works to help clients ma...
Many of us lead busy lives with little space to breathe, think, and make choices with clarity. We hold ourselves to unsustainable standards in our careers, relationships and as individuals. We may run from day to day with an anxious stream of thoughts, or float numbly with disconnection and over-scheduling as a way to avoid pain. Sometimes our expectations, goals and circumstances come at the expense of clarity and fulfillment. I work with individuals & couples to reconnect while understandi...
We all have our own unique story to tell. But many of life’s challenges can interfere with our ability to fully share it with others, and even ourselves. Perhaps you struggle to balance multiple life roles, have difficulty practicing self-compassion, or find that stress and anxiety leave you feeling depleted. You are not alone. You deserve to live a full and meaningful life; You deserve to share your story! I offer a collaborative, caring, creative approach, and invite clients to become curio...
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Some moments in life feel like wading through the muck—which may be anxiety and self-doubt, or trouble communicating, or the impacts of systemic oppression. Perhaps you’re just stuck and unsure of how to move forward. My goal as a therapist is to don my rubber boots, meet you out there, and together walk with you towards solid ground. My approach is rooted in empathy and positive regard. I bring my authentic self with the goal of providing a space where you can bring yours. I help my clients ...
Megan provides Individual and Group psychotherapy, specializing in treating individuals with addictions, eating disorders, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and self-injuring behaviors. She has worked in the residential setting, intensive outpatient, and outpatient settings. Megan believes in a holistic approach that is integrative, trauma-informed, psychodynamic, and empowering. She focuses on treating the whole individual, including emotionally, physically, psychologically, and spirit...
Navigating school, relationships, work, and other commitments simultaneously can be overwhelming. At this juncture in your life, you may also be grappling with questions of identity and purpose that leave you feeling lost, stuck, or confused. I work with students in therapy around a variety of presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and identity. In therapy, we have an opportunity to learn about your inner world. My style is exploratory and depth-oriented, mea...
I am a young adult therapist who helps clients control their behavioral response to challenging emotions, effectively adjust to change, and live a life that makes them proud. I have experience with young adults with anxiety, depression, self-injurious behavior, ADHD, and life transitions. I create a safe space and act as a guide, assisting the client as they explore past and current issues, unhealthy patterns, and identify overall goals. I utilize evidence-based strategies and techniques from...
Professional Statement My motivation to pursue this field stems from a childhood influence. Our next-door neighbor was a social worker, and I remember her as a kind, warm person who always had an ear to listen. At the age of 13, I decided I wanted to enter the same profession. When I work with clients, I strive to provide that same warmth and security, allowing them to share their life experiences openly. I believe the patient-therapist relationship is crucial to effective therapy. Many in...
Dr. Seefeldt specializes in working with young adults with eating concerns, body image issues, and anxiety....