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Therapists for college students near Chicago, IL

Youth & Wellness Care
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Hello! my name Renee Smith, I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist specializing in working with children/adolescents, and young adults. With a deep understanding of the challenges that young people face, I provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore emotions, build resilience, and develop healthy coping strategies. My approach is emphasizing empathy, patience, and trust as we work together to navigate life’s challenges. I have experience helping children, teens, and ...

Jenna Nedbalek, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I offer a warm, flexible, and low-pressure space where clients can show up exactly as they are. I honor sensory needs and nervous system responses, incorporating mindfulness practices to bring gentle awareness to our experiences. I often use somatic strategies to support connection and foster a sense of safety that is essential for growth. My background includes training in a wide range of approaches from traditional talk therapy to play-based modalities. I’m especially passionate about working ...

Ally Marcus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with extensive experience supporting children, teens, and families through my work in schools and in the community. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of helping people of all ages navigate challenges such as stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each person’s unique needs. I believe therapy is most effective when it feels like a safe, supportive space where you...

Wildflower Center for Emotional Health
Group practice
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

We are a group of mental health professionals skilled in the practice of individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy. We specialize in reproductive mental health, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, sexual challenges, and relationships. We are on a mission to build a world where every individual’s worth and dignity is affirmed and celebrated....

Key Points Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

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Neighborhood Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Hi, I’m Spencer (they/them)! I’m a queer, non-binary, neurodiverse therapist who believes that everybody deserves a space in therapy. Working in mental and behavioral health spaces I have found that it can be difficult to find professionals who are competent and specializes in working with the LGBTQ+ community, and I aim to help change that! So much about therapy revolves around identity. Having a therapist who is part of your communities can make all of the difference. I work from a syste...

Jake Bebar
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

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Daniel Lovan
Licensed Professional Counselor
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Daniel Lovan, LPC (He/Him) is an LGBTQIA+ therapist specializing in trauma-informed therapy for adolescents and adults. Daniel earned his MA in Community Counseling from Loyola University Chicago and has extensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) that informs his use of other evidence-based practices such as CBT, ACT, and Exposure Therapy. Daniel is also trained in and utilizes Written Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and DBT Prolonged Exposures as discreet trauma ...

Maiti McGreevy, MA
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Life can feel like a canvas, sometimes chaotic, sometimes a masterpiece in progress. As a therapist, I see myself as your co-artist, helping you find the colors and textures that resonate with your soul. Whether you're sketching out new possibilities or painting over past experiences, I’m here to offer a brush, a fresh perspective, and maybe even a splash of creativity. As a therapist, my goal is to create a warm, relatable, and reliable space where you feel respected and understood. I belie...

James Thornton
Licensed Professional Counselor
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Today’s world presents many challenges: navigating family, careers, relationships, stress, and personal concerns, as well as wider issues like racism, political changes, and the demands of a post-pandemic world. You may feel somewhat lost or distressed in what can feel like an ever-changing landscape. This can be felt as depression, anxiety, addiction, alienation or difficulties in understanding identity. Although these challenges can be intimidating, there is hope. Through psychotherapy, I ...

Katharine Houpt
Art Therapist
Chicago, IL
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Jenna Salek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Jenna is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and the owner of Daylily Counseling. She graduated from Boston University's School of Social Work and has been privileged to work with clients as a therapist since 2015. Prior to starting Daylily Counseling, Jenna worked in community mental health settings in Boston and Chicago, working across the life span with children, adolescents, and adults. She has significant experience working with college and graduate students and is passionate abou...

Kehinde Oladele
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I provide psychotherapy to adults of all ages, creating a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their experiences, gain insights, and develop coping strategies. I specialize in helping clients navigate relationship concerns, life transitions, identity issues, trauma, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and academic challenges. With a genuine and authentic presence, I empower clients to reach their fullest potential. Hailing from the vibrant streets of New York City and raised in a...

Creative Expressions Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

A lot of the students I work with look like they’re holding it together, but inside they feel overwhelmed. You might be lying in bed with your mind racing, replaying conversations, worrying about grades, or second guessing where you stand with friends, a roommate, or a partner. College transitions can make everything feel louder, with new expectations, new relationships, and sometimes pressure from back home. In therapy, we’ll slow things down, figure out what’s fueling the stress, and build too...

Caitlin Tupper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

When we need support, it can be intimidating to know where to start. You may be feeling trapped by the past and overwhelmed by the future, struggling with self-doubt, or experiencing loneliness. To overcome feeling lost and stuck, therapy can help you figure out your options, learn more about yourself, and find new ways to cope. By beginning the search for therapy, you have already shown courage and self-awareness to recognize you are ready for change. As a queer woman, my approach to therap...

Room To Breathe Psychotherapy and Yoga
Group practice
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Room to Breathe is a group practice of therapists and yoga instructors who understand that your mental and physical health are interconnected. Our therapists offer talk therapy for those interested in exploring and accessing their wellbeing and their personhood, difficulties and strengths through counseling sessions. Our yoga instructors are psychologically-informed and offer trauma sensitive classes for people who are connecting with their bodies and wellbeing through the practices of...

Ashley Moseley
Group practice
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

If you’re dealing with OCD or anxiety, you may feel stuck in your head and consumed by worries, doubts, and intrusive thoughts. Decisions can feel paralyzing, and uncertainty may seem unbearable. Anxiety can be a heavy burden, but you don’t have to carry it alone. Together, we’ll find ways to both confront and cope with your anxiety. We’ll foster self-compassion and explore new ways of relating to your thoughts. By building confidence in your ability to tolerate discomfort, you can reconnect wit...

Liz Black
Counselor
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

You’re driven, capable, and used to pushing through. On the outside, it looks like you’ve got it together—but inside, the pressure can feel relentless. Maybe your thoughts are often focused on food, weight, appearance, or productivity. You might feel anxious, guilty, or exhausted trying to meet impossible standards. Even your accomplishments don’t bring the relief you hoped for. You’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep doing this by yourself. Therapy can be a space to pause, reflect, and begi...

Danielle Alexander
Licensed Professional Counselor
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I help teens, young adults, and adults navigate anxiety, relationship issues and life transitions with compassion and evidence-based care. Therapy is a space to understand your emotions, not just manage them. Many of us go through life feeling disconnected from what we truly feel. You might be overwhelmed by anxiety weighed down by sadness, or stuck in patterns you don't fully understand. Therapy offers a chance to slow down and make sense of it all. As a therapist, I believe healing begi...

Christy Scolaro
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

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