Therapists for college students near Chicago, IL
At Chicago Therapy Group, we are committed to ethical conduct that creates a safe and trusted environment for you to explore your challenges and achieve personal growth. I am a bilingual (English/Serbian, Bosnian, Croatian) therapist. I offer culturally informed therapy and acknowledge individual, intergenerational, historical, racial, and social trauma. These traumas are often at the root of modern human issues. As someone who grew up in unstable socio-political circumstances and as an immigra...
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Therapy can be a space to slow down, untangle complex feelings, and better understand patterns that influence how you relate to yourself and others. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families seeking support with emotional challenges, life transitions, relationship concerns, stress management, and identity-related questions. I approach therapy with curiosity, compassion, and collaboration. My work centers on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore ...
My name is Olivia Berkeley and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois and Texas with experience treating trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and self-esteem disturbances in adults. My approach to therapy is grounded in compassion, presence, curiosity, and science. Therapy is an exploration into the truth of who you really are. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, burned out, numb, restless, dissatisfied, or unsure of where to go next, therapy offers a sacred spa...
As you navigate your journey through college, I understand that this phase of life brings both stress and excitement. At my therapy practice, I believe in supporting your mental health from a holistic perspective. What does this mean exactly? Mind-Body Connection: Holistic therapy recognizes the intricate link between your mind and body. My approach integrates mental and physical well-being, acknowledging that both aspects are essential for overall health. Emotional and Spiritual Wellness:...
Are you struggling with the transition to college while navigating new responsibilities? You’re bright, creative, and motivated and yet finishing anything feels impossible. You call yourself “lazy” when tasks pile up and feel ashamed that simple things seem hard. You want clarity about your brain, tools that actually work, and a therapist who gets it. I am passionate about working with college students untangle executive-function struggles, perfectionism, trauma, and low self-esteem. I’m especia...
You may feeling like you are not supported, seen or heard by others. You could be feeling alone, frustrated or hurt. Perhaps you’ve been putting others’ needs first and allowing no space for yourself. This could lead to burnout, frustration or even depression. You deserve to have someone listen to you, and someone to talk to who is not judging you, your feelings or your situation. You can have space and time for yourself. I have always been drawn to helping people since I was a very young age. I...
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Hello! My name is Tamara and I’m an intern with Chicago Therapy and Wellness. I am currently pursuing my Master of Social Work at the University of Illinois and am in my final year of the program. I am passionate about helping clients process and remedy trauma, enabling them to reclaim their lives. I strive to help clients grow closer to the version of themselves they aspire to be. My therapeutic approach is dependent upon the client’s intentions and goals, as I recognize each individual has a u...
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Do you feel overwhelmed by the roles you are juggling? Do you feel drained or that you're simply getting by, that life is slipping through your fingers? This time is your life is one where you are existing in multiple roles - student, worker, sibling, friend, roommate, caretaker, and/or more; this can bring up so many different emotions, reactions, and struggles. This may even be a time in your life when you are discovering new parts of yourself. I work to provide a safe, secure environment for ...
If you’ve been feeling stuck, anxious, or just not like yourself lately, I can help you find your way forward. As a compassionate & experienced therapist, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate these challenges in a safe space. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, eating disturbances, work-stress, relationship struggles, trauma, or self-esteem issues, I work collaboratively with clients to create treatment plans that promote healing. I specialize in helping individuals with relatio...
Vicky is a licensed clinical social worker who earned her Masters degree in social work at Loyola University Chicago. Vicky has experience working with young adults, children, adolescents and their parents on a variety of different issues including social skills, self-compassion, emotional regulation, anxiety, life transitions and grief. Vicky has worked in a variety of settings including schools, summer camps and private practice. In her work, Vicky understands the importance of expe...
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I believe therapy should be an affirming space where we can explore our lived experiences and how we relate to the world around us. I believe you are the expert on your life. You possess deep knowledge of your identity, values, strengths, challenges, and how they interact as you move through life. Through cultivating honest dialogue, mindful reflection, and self-compassion, we can develop tools to help you navigate life’s obstacles in a way that is authentic to you. My clinical experience pri...
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Providing culturally sensitive and inclusive therapy services to adults, including college students. "To care for another individual means to know and to experience the other as fully as possible." - Irvin D. Yalom, M.D. As a South Asian therapist, I understand the deep value of family and the intricate meanings tied to being an immigrant and a woman of color. I believe that every person's lived experiences uniquely shape their life and perceptions, which is why finding congruence and mean...
I believe that my clients know themselves better than anyone else, so my role is to provide resources and support to help them meet their goals. As a social worker, I also help my clients unpack how larger systems impact their mental health and relationships. I work from a queer-affirming, anti-oppressive, and neurodivergent-affirming approach to therapy....