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Therapists for college students near 60657

Julia Woltjen, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I am so glad you're here! Starting therapy can often feel like a massive undertaking, so please take a moment to acknowledge the significance of accomplishing this first step. Regardless of whether you are a regular in therapy or a first-timer, my goal in every session is to be approachable, safe, and non-judgmental. I believe that you are the expert on yourself, so I will always be curious about your experience and collaborate with you in sessions.  My clinical approach is person-centered, t...

Sarah Sanders, PsyD
Psychologist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Dr. Sarah Sanders is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and life transition issues. Dr. Sanders individualizes her treatment approach to the specific needs of each client, often combining dynamic-relational, cognitive-dialectical-behavioral, and systemic-cultural approaches. Her priority is helping you work through your concerns and make changes in your life in a way that feels effective, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. Dr. Sanders comple...

Dr. Hannah Pavett
Psychologist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Are you feeling overwhelmed by constant striving, anxiety, or the pressures of perfectionism? Do you feel like you’re stuck in the backseat of your own life? I’m here to help you break free from these patterns and reclaim the driver’s seat of your life. In therapy, I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space, blending empathy with constructive challenges to help you address what's keeping you stuck and empower you to move toward your goals. My goal is to empower you to achieve your personal g...

Sam Stewart
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I am a Counselor with a passion for supporting emerging adults as they wade through the complexities of today's world. I believe in a Person-centered, Humanistic approach to therapy, building therapeutic relationships based around trust and mutual respect, fostering an environment of non-judgement, positive regard, and authenticity. I assist my clients on their journey towards their goals. Working together, we will discover ways to spur your personal growth and foster a greater sense of fulfillm...

Tori Cherry, LCSW, CEDS-C
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I offer treatment for formally diagnosed eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, ARFID, and binge eating disorder, as well as support for anyone with a challenging relationship to food or body image concerns. Additionally, I love supporting individuals with anxiety, helping them to live more and worry less. My approach is deeply relational, fostering a space where clients can feel seen, valued, and understood....

Fermata Psychotherapy
Group practice
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

We are a practice located in downtown Chicago, offering both in-person and virtual sessions. Our therapists can help with many of the challenges of college-life: managing expectations from others and your own, navigating complicated relationships, dealing with feelings of insecurity and self-doubt, understanding and managing feelings of anxiety and depression, processing overwhelming or traumatic experiences, or adjusting to a new chapter in your life. We believe that psychological, emotional...

Joel Meyer
Licensed Professional Counselor
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

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Shinhae Oh
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Welcome. My name is Shinhae. I believe therapy is a journey of understanding and healing your inner self in the process of rebuilding a relationship with yourself as well as with others. My own therapeutic journey has allowed me to find new meaning and insight for me to embrace myself wholeheartedly. I strongly empathize with what it feels like to be alone in a cage of emotional and mental struggles. It is hard to overcome the situation with a hopeful mindset while in the state of being most vul...

Emmary Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

Welcome! I believe that the true benefits of therapy come from the safety and empathy of the therapeutic relationship, allowing individuals to tap into their own strengths and resilience. As such, my approach is grounded in authenticity, collaboration, and shared joy. Together, we can navigate challenging thoughts, emotions, and situations. I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, autism, self-esteem, and life transitions. As a neurodiversity-affirming therapis...

Kelly Donovan
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I specialize in working with college and university students struggling with ADHD. Whether it’s trouble starting tasks, managing time, or staying organized, I help clients find practical strategies while also holding space for the emotional toll that struggle can bring. I also work with individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, offering support that’s compassionate, nonjudgmental, and rooted in evidence-based care. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Be...

In Pursuit Counseling
Group practice
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

In Pursuit Counseling helps people navigate anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, and identity questions. Our therapists offer warm, story-centered care — practical tools and meaningful conversation to help you move forward. We believe that every person’s story holds both beauty and struggle, and that real change happens when those stories are heard, understood, and honored. Here, therapy isn’t about quick fixes or surface-level solutions. It’s about slowing down, telling the tr...

Marisa Dibennardi
Group practice
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

Life in your 20s and 30s can feel like a constant balancing act—juggling career pressures, relationships, family expectations, and your own mental health. You may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in a major life transition, or unsure how to set boundaries and create the life you want. I specialize in helping young adults and professionals navigate these challenges with clarity and confidence. Therapy with me is a supportive space to pause, reflect, and build the tools you need to feel grounded...

Lake Shore Therapy Group
Group practice
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

At Lake Shore Therapy Group, the clients we work best with are often going through times of change, growth, or stress. Many are navigating big life transitions—like starting college, entering adulthood, facing performance pressures, or healing from past trauma. Some come to us because they feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or unsure of who they are or where they’re going. Others are dealing with everyday stress that has started to feel like too much. What they all tend to have in common is a ...

HumanKind Psychological Services
Group practice
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

At HumanKind Psych we specialize in anxiety and eating concerns, but we also work with a variety of different struggles, from mood and panic to relationship difficulties, addiction, and trauma. We are passionate about helping high-achieving young adults let go of perfectionistic tendencies, treat themselves with more compassion, and stop being so hard on themselves. We also offer ADHD evaluations. We are not here to tell you what to do-- we believe YOU are the expert on yourself and we will h...

Baillie Gardunia
Pre-Licensed Professional
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

My approach to therapy is based in collaboration and empowerment with the goal of helping you better understand yourself and creating lasting change in your life. I believe that each individual and their needs are unique, and therapy should reflect that. I aim to create a therapeutic space that is safe and non-judgmental to allow you to explore the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My role is to support you in making choices that align with your values and becoming conf...

Chicago Art Therapy & Counseling
Group practice
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

There are so many reasons to engage in art therapy and counseling services. You may feel highly rewarded yet emotionally exhausted from your work. You may find that living with your emotions while protecting those around you leaves you feeling disconnected and isolated. You may be a student and completely overwhelmed by the demands of the virtual classroom, social distancing, work and finances. You may have a traumatic history that continues to dictate how you engage with others. You know y...

Madison Reilly
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

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Samantha Parker, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

Samantha Parker completed her Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. She received her bachelors in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago and her Masters in Gerontology from Concordia University River Forest. Samantha has experience working with individuals dealing with numerous psychological illnesses. She has spent the last twenty-two years working at Catholic Charities Older Adult Services in Chicago. She has done case management and her most recent pos...

Hannah Waldman
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

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Griffin Halperin, MSW
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I have experience working with people facing anxiety and depression, and individuals struggling with patterns of codependency and conflict in their intimate relationships. I have also worked with people who feel disconnected from their bodies, their creativity, and their sexuality. I have helped people navigating difficult life transitions, as well as those surviving trauma and loss. In my practice, I am sensitive to how marginalization and stigma impact mental health, as well as the ability to ...

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