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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.
2239 Professional Counselors found in Chicago
female counselor

Stephanie Beckner


Professional Counselor
1904 W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL - 60613
317-840-3426    
female counselor

Elizabeth A Klicker-nicklay, LCPC


Professional Counselor
4707 N Broadway St Ste 205, Chicago, IL - 60640
773-236-7563    
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Pete Hardy


Professional Counselor
10725 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL - 60643
773-870-6513    
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Melanie Lustbader, LPC


Professional Counselor
300 W Adams Street, Suite 514, Chicago, IL - 60606
312-578-9990     312-275-7663
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Lauryn Ashley Payne


Professional Counselor
1954 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL - 60613
773-414-4577    
female counselor

Niva Savani, LPC


Professional Counselor
10801 S Western Ave Unit 2b, Chicago, IL - 60643
708-942-7279    
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Ana Diaz, LCPC


Professional Counselor
1525 E 53rd St Ste 623, Chicago, IL - 60615
773-621-1146    
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Meredith Elizabeth Weissert, MA, LCPC, R-DMT


Professional Counselor
2400 N Ashland Ave # 174, Chicago, IL - 60614
773-270-5600    
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Jennifer Lyn Thomas, MA, LCPC, LASOP


Professional Counselor
1200 W 35th St Ste 346, Chicago, IL - 60609
773-633-4841    
male counselor

Mr. Dominique Alexander James, LPC


Professional Counselor
53 W Jackson Blvd Ste 231, Chicago, IL - 60604
804-678-8502    
female counselor

Lauren Engelhard, LCPC, NCC


Professional Counselor
1700 W Irving Park Rd Ste 104, Chicago, IL - 60613
872-228-6753    
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Ana Briones, LCPC


Professional Counselor
122 S Michigan Ave Ste 1450, Chicago, IL - 60603
312-786-4990    
female counselor

Erin M Rieselman, LPC


Professional Counselor
1802 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL - 60657
847-383-7090    
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Xueqi Xiao, LCPC


Professional Counselor
1935 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL - 60657
312-600-5601    
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Richard Mendoza, MA


Professional Counselor
2500 W Bradley Pl Ste 100, Chicago, IL - 60618
877-552-6672    
female counselor

Jessica Michelle Loya Aquino


Professional Counselor
30 N Michigan Ave Ste 1105, Chicago, IL - 60602
312-809-5866    

More Counselors in Chicago, IL: Addiction Counselors 343 Mental Health Therapists 2190 Pastoral Counselors 19 School Counselors 23 Therapists 633
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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