Chicago Therapists specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Jessica Zaehringer

I help people of all ages learn to forgive themselves for not being 'perfect' through eclectic evidence based modalities – learning to give yourself the grace you deserve & increasing the ease with which you healthily cope with the stressors of life; To learn to create a space for yourself and gain a sense of self acceptance and self actualization. I engage with you conversationally to create movement and change towards a healthy outcome through a relational and humanistic approach.

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Sue Haydar

Dealing with the daily struggles of life doesn't have to be faced alone. Focusing on self-growth and resiliency leads to tangible changes in our lives and fosters a mind-body connection. Whether you want to focus on a specific issue or seek proactive change in your life, seeking help is the first step. I'm here to guide that change while helping us focus on measurable results to improve your life. Please scroll to the bottom of the page and enter your contact information to have a conversation.

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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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Jennifer Bradtke

The to-do list is never-ending and what’s done never feels quite enough. You are diligent about keeping on top of things and it’s gotten you pretty far. But, you find yourself asking “I’m running myself ragged for this?” Well, you are not alone. My clients are busy, professionals who feel stressed, anxious, and struggle with imposter syndrome. They seem put together on the outside but struggle with burnout and feeling like they are one step away from catastrophe.

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John Hughes

My clients tend to be individuals and couples between 20 and 50 who have noticed an acute or recurrent struggle with effectively managing self and relationships. Some client's concerns are isolated to a specific or current relationships and others have a more systemic struggle that has historically complicated all relationships. My clients have told me they appreciate my compassionate yet direct approach that balances science with emotions and skills with acceptance.

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Ali Siewert

Being human is often tough. Sometimes we lose our way and can feel stuck and overwhelmed. Sometimes we would like to change parts of our lives or ourselves but don’t know how. Therapy can be an empowering way to promote healing, growth, and wellness. Often, we initially seek treatment to address a specific concern and then begin to uncover other areas of our lives in which we want to make meaningful change. My goal is for this process to feel supportive, affirming, and appropriately challenging.

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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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James Searing

Life is full of challenges and obstacles. Sometimes they leave us with pieces to put back together, worries about the future, scattered thoughts, and broken dreams. The journey can feel like standing at the bottom looking up at a mountain before you. Healing is a lot of work, but the view from higher up the way is worth every step. I'm here to travel with you--challenging, cheering, and celebrating you on along the way. You got this!

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Cynthia Shaw

Are you struggling with anxiety or existential angst after a major life change? Have you recently graduated, moved to a new city, or been diagnosed with a health condition and feel groundless, stuck, or lost? Are you struggling to form deep connections due to confusion and low confidence about your identity and purpose? Well, you have come to the right place! I am a compassionate and genuine therapist that focuses on helping my clients with increasing insight, self-understanding, and meaning.

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Caitlin Tupper

I have vast experience working with people living with anxiety, depression, and burnout. I am passionate about working with survivors of abuse towards their recovery and healing from trauma. I have partnered with clients on their journey to build meaningful relationships and to explore their gender and sexuality. I specialize in supporting LGBTQ+ community members, college students, and healers/helpers.

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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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Michael Bricker

I pride myself in working with a diverse client base, and work best with individuals who may feel stuck in or overwhelmed by their thoughts and emotions, and/or who are eager to make changes to the way they build, manage, and maintain relationships with others in their lives. Ideal clients are those individuals who want to develop greater curiosity about their experience and who are looking for a change from traditional, overly analytical talk-therapy.

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Jeanine Moreland

I am dedicated to empowering survivors, people who have felt “less-than,” and helping them thrive. They might be a person who has experienced interpersonal, combat, health, or environmental trauma. They might be a person of color, identifies with the LGBTQ+ community, feels oppressed by social gender roles, or identifies with many of these categories. I help clients break free from the trauma, heal, build resiliency, and recognize their potential so they can live their fullest lives.

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Kyla Dannelke

When I first meet with people, some of my first questions I might ask are: - What made you hit the "Search therapists" button? - Do you have difficulty making decisions? - Feel stuck or lost when it comes to your direction in this busy life you've got going on? - Do you feel like things are just simply, unmanageable? I want my clients to feel at home in my office and talking to me about all of these questions, the way you feel comfortable talking to your closest friends and confidants.

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Amy Ballard

Are you feeling anxious, down, or just not like yourself lately? Perhaps painful memories weigh heavy on your mind and heart. Whether you are feeling stuck, in crisis or preparing for a change, I am here to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to better understand yourself and your path forward and to increase your capacity to navigate difficult life events, overcome fear and anxiety and heal from past trauma wounds— and ultimately experience more meaning and fulfillment in your life.

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Shelly Quiles

My experience has been working with Black and Brown youth, young adults, middle aged adults and seniors. I treat clients who are seeking to manage their suffering, who have had complex family problems, may struggle with depression, anxiety, stress management, impulse-control, searching for identity and meaning, relationship issues, low self-concept, physical and emotional abuse, neglect and racial stress/trauma.

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Caitlin Miller

Do you find yourself overwhelmed in a world that doesn't seem to be designed for you? I specialize in working with clients exploring neurodivergence, 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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Frank Floski

My main goal is getting my client to be mindful and present in the here and now as a lot of people’s mind are in the future or the past. When we are focus on the future or the past, we miss out on our current experiences and can lead to depression or anxiety. By training your mind to focus on what is currently going on his a difficult challenge but not impossible. I provides tools for my clients to practice staying present and realize the connection between their thoughts and their actions.

ash luna

I'm currently working with clients of all ages and identities within my affirming practice. My areas of special interest include LGBTQIA+ clients, pregnancy and postpartum, trauma and loss, gender identity and transition, sex and kink, blended families, disability, neurodivergence, and somatic experiencing. I am also available for case management, advocacy, and solution-focused consulting.

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Maya Herrington

My ideal client is a highly sensitive and creative person who might find themselves struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, constant questioning of yourself, confusion and uncertainty. This may cause problems and stress in all areas of your life, including your relationships, your work, family, and the way you take care of yourself. I specialize in offering you tools to learn how to be a better guide to yourself, releasing old traumas, and inviting in new ways of seeing yourself in the world.

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Erica Essary

People I work with are often overwhelmed with what is happening in their lives and feel they do not have the tools and/or the mental resources to get through these issues on their own. They may be dealing with anxiety or depression symptoms or both. People may also feel they are trying their best to be there for others, their work, or their education, and realize they are not showing up for themselves and their needs. I help people create boundaries in their lives and practice self-care.

Joy Walsh

It always amazes me the complete turn around clients can do with the tools they already have, they just needed to discover, reorganize or sharpen a few things. Clients who typically seek me out are looking for a therapist who specializes in trauma, perinatal or postpartum issues, women's issues, anxiety or who can help support them in a significant life transition. I am excited to offer you a space to heal, learn and feel you are not alone.

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