Professional Counselors in Chicago, Illinois

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.

2153 Professional Counselors found in Chicago

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Alynn K Mccormick, LCPC

Professional Counselor
451 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL - 60654
708-329-8830

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Mara Clare Marin, LPC

Professional Counselor
2269 N Kedzie Blvd Apt 1, Chicago, IL - 60647
340-277-6622

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Miss Wendy Gutierrez, LCPC

Professional Counselor
1701 W Superior St, Chicago, IL - 60622
312-432-2781

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Lina M Garcia, LCPC

Professional Counselor
7457 W Forest Preserve Ave, Chicago, IL - 60634
239-810-5570

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Debra Porter

Professional Counselor
3146 W Jerome St, Chicago, IL - 60645
773-456-2097

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Karin Lorene Gutierrez, LPC

Professional Counselor
3915 N Albany Ave, Chicago, IL - 60618
773-366-6353

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Ms. Yolanda Franklin, LCPC

Professional Counselor
9915 S Wood St Apt 1, Chicago, IL - 60643
773-457-7288

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Ms. Adrienne Lynne Dancy, LCPC

Professional Counselor
10725 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL - 60643
312-952-2006 773-310-3488

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Mrs. Wendy L. Manto, M.A., L.C.P.C.

Professional Counselor
1623 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL - 60647
773-368-5933

More Counselors in Chicago, IL: Addiction Counselors 343 Mental Health Therapists 2096 Pastoral Counselors 19 School Counselors 23 Therapists 616

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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