Chicago Therapists specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Ellie Schwartzman

You want to connect, but too often your efforts end with feeling more alone. There are many miscommunications and hurt feelings. You’re trying to be authentic – but it feels like you’re not heard - not really seen. The last thing you want is to set yourself up to be hurt again. Your plans and interests are little comfort when you feel so isolated and disconnected. Know that this is not how it has to be. You can have the relationships and experiences you want – not settling for what is available.

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Alex Chwalik

Over these last 7 years, I’ve honed my skills in a variety of clinical settings, working with individuals of diverse racial, gender and sexual identities. I specialize in supporting the LGBTQ+ community, individuals exploring their sexuality and gender expression, and those seeking to understand and support their loved ones on similar journeys. I also often work with neurodivergent folks living with things like ADHD and autism who are working on executive and social functioning.

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Jenny Logan

My expertise centers on trauma, substance use, co-occurring disorders, and mood and anxiety disorders. I’ve worked with clients facing a range of diagnoses including GAD, SAD, panic attacks, C-PTSD, & MDD. With nearly 10 years of professional experience, my work has taken me through diverse environments, including homeless shelters, residential and transitional living programs, substance use treatment, community mental health centers, PHP/IOP settings, and community outreach initiatives.

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Lauren Appelson

I am passionate about working with adults and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, family conflict, self-esteem, and body image concerns. Additionally as a queer therapist, I am committed to providing care to the queer community. Together, we'll uncover your strengths and set therapeutic goals that align with the life you envision.

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Avis Calhoun

My professional background is working with clients struggling with traumatic stress disorders, substance use disorders, self-harm, and mood disorders. I have a strong background working with adolescents and adults in the LGBTQIA+ community specializing in gender trauma and other traumas associated within the LGBTQIA+ community facilitating group therapy and individual sessions. My clients come from many backgrounds and present with many issues, but all share the desire to be heard and helped.

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Melanie Kohn

You may find yourself feeling like you are surrounded by a forest of pressures and uncertainty in your life or not knowing what or who you can rely on. Daily pressures may feel like you can't control your thoughts from going into a downward spiral. Feeling like you need to have all the answers, all of the time. Excessive pressures can leave you feeling like no matter what you do, you are letting others down or not meeting your own goals. It’s ok to let go, surrender, and allow help.

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Kellie Rice

In addition to my clinical work with addictions, eating disorders, co-dependency and trauma. I am passionate about facilitating the personal and professional development of young therapists and clinicians. I am passionate about individual and group supervision and offer regular professional development seminars.

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Shannon Keleher

You’re a strong woman, but lately you haven’t felt like it. You've been trying to get back on course, back to a life that isn't constantly filled with stress and worry, but nothing seems to be working. You find yourself saying and doing things you wouldn't normally do, which only makes you feel worse. You can continue living with fear and anxiety, or you can do something about it. You're ready to move beyond a life consumed by anxiety, and you are prepared to make big changes.

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Shaysa Villa

Individuals and couples who choose to work with me are seeking a depth, gentle, structured, and directive psychotherapist to help them navigate their anxiety, distress, disconnection, and dissatisfaction in their relationship with others and themselves.

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Stephanie Rotman

My clients are busy professionals feeling overwhelmed by the demands of work and personal life, often battling anxiety, burnout, and stress. They want to make a change but feel stuck or unsure where to start. Many struggle with perfectionism, work-life balance, or feeling disconnected. Together, we focus on understanding their challenges and building practical tools for healing and growth, creating a pathway to a healthier, more fulfilling life.

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Marissa Harris

Do you feel isolated from others truly believing that recovery feels so far away that you lose motivation and energy to make solid changes? Do you feel disconnected, struggling to manage the addiction, struggling to love yourself, constantly on edge, trouble getting to sleep because the trauma thoughts won’t go away? These feelings may make you feel powerless and I want to be there to ease your suffering. I can teach you the tools and be there to help you find a way to take back your life.

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Dr. Jenny Sokolowski

Do you tend to analyze and overthink your relationships, your performance at work/school, your decisions, or how others perceive you? Do you find that no matter what you accomplish, you never feel good enough? You’re able to be empathetic towards others, but when it comes to yourself, your inner critic dominates. You've sought validation and approval from others by striving for perfection, yet it only brings short-term relief. Perhaps you feel stuck and unsure of who you truly are.

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Matthew Boltz

I work with adolescents and adults seeking support for stress, anxiety, autism, depression, relationship difficulties, life changes/transitions, and self-esteem. I specialize in supporting individuals who are experiencing challenges related to recent life changes, academic/work/professional stress, relationship stress, and any symptoms of the mental health concerns listed above that impact a person’s quality of life.

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Sarah Malavenda

In my work with individuals, I support those looking to address anxiety, stress management, trauma, gender, sexuality, and sex. As someone who lives with a chronic illness, I also personally understand the complexities of navigating the healthcare system. In my work with couples, I work with folks looking for support with relationship issues within monogamous and consensually non-monogamous relationships. I’m also passionate about meeting the unique needs of neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ couples.

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Tori Cherry

Many of my clients express a deep longing to be known, but a simultaneous fear of being seen for who they are. Maybe you wonder how you got here: monitoring every bite of food that goes into your mouth or constantly checking your body in the mirror. You may have a lot of external markers of success and most people would have no idea how lonely and overwhelmed you feel inside and how hard it feels to get through the day.

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Margaret Touny

I specialize in working adults experiencing self-esteem difficulties and struggling to feel “good enough,” complex trauma survivors, those with emotionally immature/narcissistic parents, generalized and social anxiety, depression, and struggles related to identity development. I am passionate about working with individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community, first-generation Americans, and individuals with bi-cultural identities. I also enjoy working with artists/creators/makers of any medium!

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Marta Gullickson

I work with all ages, but specialize in working with adolescents and young adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, anger management, low self-esteem and self-compassion, life transitions, relationships, and trauma. I work from a holistic, strengths-based approach and incorporate culturally competent perspectives and trauma-informed care.

Caitlin Miller

Do you find yourself overwhelmed and overstimulated in a neurotypical world? I specialize in working with clients exploring neurodiversity, autism, "giftedness", creativity, ADHD, bipolar, queerness, relationships, perfectionism, gender, anxiety, and depression. I utilize an eclectic style tailored to each client, with experience in creating lasting, meaningful changes for folks who have previously had difficult therapeutic experiences or are new to therapy.

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Keith Elias -Shetland Counseling, LLC

Many of my clients have experienced chronic illness (including cancer, kidney disease), grief/loss, family conflict, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, loss of routine &/or job, trauma, loss of identity. Developing safety & trust in therapy will be part of our initial work. Your vulnerabilities & uncertainties are welcome. *EMDR trained (August, 2022); EMDR trained- Advanced Level (June, 2024). *Certified Grief Educator: February, 2023 (David Kessler Training)

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Jennifer Warner

My clients are individuals living with anxiety, depression, and PTSD related to chronic illness and/or lived experience of violence (individual, community, intergenerational, historical) and are seeking a safe and compassionate space for tending to and processing the past, connecting to the present, growing skills, and healing. I specialize in working with those living with complex medical diagnoses (or multiple symptoms with no diagnosis), challenging prognoses, and "watchful waiting."

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