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About Therapists: Therapists: A Therapist is a trained and licensed mental health professional who helps individuals, couples, or groups manage and overcome emotional, psychological, behavioral, or relationship challenges. Therapists work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and loss etc. They support their clients by understanding their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
2165 Professional Counselors found in Chicago
female counselor

Ailsa Nielsen, LCPC


Professional Counselor
180 N Michigan Ave Ste 905, Chicago, IL - 60601
847-637-6947    
male counselor

Mr. Paul Robert Avram, LCPC


Professional Counselor
10 W 35th St, Chicago, IL - 60616
312-949-4343     312-225-9926
female counselor

Ms. Chandra Dockery, M.A.


Professional Counselor
4314 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL - 60653
773-350-3749    
female counselor

Erin Carroll, LPC


Professional Counselor
5547 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL - 60640
773-769-4313    
female counselor

Holly Heighway, LCPC


Professional Counselor
4840 W Byron St, Chicago, IL - 60641
773-297-4219    
female counselor

Devi Natarajan, LCPC


Professional Counselor
1525 E 53rd St Ste 802, Chicago, IL - 60615
847-323-1758    
female counselor

Tracy Wicherts, LCPC


Professional Counselor
5426 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL - 60640
773-401-7669    
female counselor

Marianne Zarzecki, LPC


Professional Counselor
10120 S Leavitt St, Chicago, IL - 60643
773-982-5615    
male counselor

Michael Bruner, LCPC


Professional Counselor
2635 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL - 60616
773-532-9516    
male counselor

Walter John Rutka Iv, MA, LPC


Professional Counselor
1371 W Crystal St Apt D, Chicago, IL - 60642
123-709-3098    
female counselor

Serena Camille Houston, LCPC


Professional Counselor
1011 W Wellington Ave Ste 210, Chicago, IL - 60657
312-895-1760     773-423-8444
female counselor

Ms. Kristin Lee Nielsen, MA, MACL, LPC


Professional Counselor
820 W Jackson Blvd Ste 515, Chicago, IL - 60607
312-718-3336    
female counselor

Anna Celander, LCPC


Professional Counselor
1510 W Chestnut St Apt 1, Chicago, IL - 60642
708-743-4806    
female counselor

Crystal Adams


Professional Counselor
1209 W Diversey Pkwy Unit G2, Chicago, IL - 60614
773-256-8566    
female counselor

Dr. Clemea J Donaldson, MD


Counselor
7260 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL - 60649
773-707-1533    
female counselor

Lauren Jaimovich, MA, LCPC


Professional Counselor
355 E Erie St, Chicago, IL - 60611
312-238-4061    

More Counselors in Chicago, IL: Addiction Counselors 342 Mental Health Therapists 2112 Pastoral Counselors 19 School Counselors 23 Therapists 620
About Professional Counselors: Professional Counselor : A Professional Counselor is a licensed mental health practitioner trained to help individuals, couples, and groups address emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. They use talk therapy and evidence-based counseling methods to support clients in managing mental health conditions, improving relationships, and developing coping strategies for life’s difficulties. Addiction (Substance Use Disorder (SUD)) Counselor: An Addiction Counselor is a licensed mental health therapist who help individuals struggling with addiction of alcohol, drug, or other substance use disorder. These counselors work with clients by helping them to manage and overcome the psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges related to substance use. These counselors also work closely with families and support systems to help them better understand their loved one’s illness. SUD counselors help to promote long-term sobriety, emotional stability, and overall mental wellness for both the individual and their family. Mental Health Counselor: A Mental Health Counselor is a licensed professional who helps individuals, couples, and families manage and overcome emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. They assess clients’ mental health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans to provide therapy for a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress, grief, and life transitions.
Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental health also includes a person's ability to enjoy life - to attain a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.
Some most common types of mental illness affecting people of United States are bipolar, phobias, dysthymia, depression, anxiety and panic attack, schizophrenia, psychosis, anorexia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) etc. Some strategies or treatments which can be helpful in treating mental illness includes psychotherapy (talking therapies), medication and self-help (reducing alcohol intake, sleeping more, and eating well).
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