Online Therapists in Illinois

Hi there! I'm Rachel and I'm a strengths-based and client-centered therapist. I believe that the success to therapy begins when there is a solid foundation formed between the therapist and the client. I love using healthy humor in my approach as I believe it can be very healing in the therapeutic process. I specialize in working with teens and young adults who struggle with OCD, anxiety disorders, depression, and self-esteem/body image concerns. Seeking out help isn't always easy to do, but I aim to create a warm and safe environment that feels safe to be yourself. I look forward to working with you!

Let's talk through some of the challenges which may have been lingering in mind for a long time. Often times we can find these challenges can limit you from taking the next step in your life, and I understand having some of those experiences as well. Perhaps some of those feelings include feeling anxious or down about a variety of things, or perhaps struggling with conflict within your family that make even the smallest decisions seem impossible.

Dr. Jason Kovac is a fellowship-trained Reproductive Urologist. He serves as the Regional Medical Director for Posterity Health in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. He is a dual board-certified Urologist in both the United States and Canada.

You can expect unique and hugely productive focus points to work on when you work with me! I can sense the energy inside of you and all around you! Then I use those sensations to draw out certain thoughts from the distant or recent past to move their energy throughout your emotional reactions and out of your body. It’s tough to heal and it’s tougher to START the path to healing. I draw from organized and accepted Science, as well as my own life experiences and the experiences of those who have worked with me over the last 6 years. My promise is a friend and guide that you can trust and safely learn from to heal your inner most self.  

Sherri Uqdah has years of experience with counseling. She has worked with different ages regarding issues of depression, trauma, anxiety and social interactions. Mrs. Uqdah believes in working together to build the necessary skills and tools to reach goals. Mrs. Sherri Uqdah received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from University of Illinois at Chicago. She received a Master's degree in Community Counseling from Argosy University.

Will Dempsey is the founder of Heads Held High Counseling. He started this practice with a simple goal: to help people. Over time, he realized how often the healthcare system gets in the way of that. Insurances don’t pay providers enough to make a livable wage, but charging what’s fair for therapists can make care unaffordable for clients. It’s a broken system, and he wanted to do something about it. That’s why he expanded into a group practice. By bringing together a talented team, we’re able to push for higher insurance rates while still providing care that’s accessible—especially for marginalized communities that are often priced out of mental health services. Our team also specializes in culturally competent care. As members of the queer community ourselves, we have a deeper understanding of what it means to live as a queer person and the unique challenges that come with it. While he's no longer seeing clients directly, he pours his heart into running this team because he believes in our mission. We strive to meet you where you’re at and guide you toward reaching your goals—whatever they may be. Having been in therapy himself for over 10 years, he understands how frustrating it can be to navigate insurance and mental health care. That perspective drives me to reduce as many barriers to care as possible. Outside of work, he's a drag performer — a passion that reflects his values as a social worker. Both drag and social work are about fighting for social and political justice, and they inspire him to keep showing up for the communities he cares about.

With an empathic and genuine ability to connect with others, I have worked extensively with Immigrants and refugees, the LGBTQ+ and other underrepresented communities of color. My aim is to meet the demand for culturally sensitive, person centered services where people can Identify and feel safe and comfortable on their healing journey. I have also worked with people experiencing homelessness, substance use and co-occuring mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression and trauma.

Everyone faces challenging and stressful times in their life. You or your loved one may be struggling with depression – unable to find joy in the things you used to enjoy, feeling sad, or numb. Maybe it is anxiety that is is keeping you up at night, making it difficult to do well at school, work, or making you feel isolated and uncomfortable in social settings. Whether you are struggling with short-term or long-term challenges, there is help. I provide a safe and confidential space where together we can work to better understand yourself and build on your strengths. I use a client-centered approach along with CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness techniques. I focus on your goals and what you want to gain out of therapy and change therapy approaches to match your needs and help you move forward.

I work with individuals who need to process through their trauma in order to move forward in life and find themselves stuck. I initially use color therapy to show us which traumatic memories have not yet been processed, as a way to get straight to the source of what is troubling us. I work with those who are experiencing anxiety, depression, body image issues, disordered eating, panic attacks, low self-esteem, decreased levels of happiness, life transitions, and issues with relationships. The overall goal is to find peace, happiness, and love within the self. This will then reflect into one's outside world. I focus on processing trauma that is being stored in the body and how this has changed the way the client sees themselves and their world. I work with the client by helping them process events, tear down old narratives that negatively affect how you live your life today, and rebuild a new narrative that allows a person to live the life they were meant to. I provide a non-judgmental environment that believes all of the knowledge to heal is within the self. I like to view myself as your stepping stone through your healing journey and I am so excited to begin this journey with you. I offer complimentary 15 min. screening calls to see if we would be a good fit, so please reach out!

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Adjunct Professor of Counseling Psychology at Loyola University Chicago. I specialize in treating mood concerns such as anxiety and depression, adjustment and acculturation challenges, and relational or family-of-origin neglect, abuse and attachment disruptions. This includes using EMDR to assess and treat both single-event and complex trauma. I also maintain a recognized subspecialty in career-development concerns, such as working with professionals navigating demanding careers, burnout, career uncertainty, and challenges with work-life balance. My therapeutic style is warm and collaborative in nature, and I create space for self-reflection, guidance, and humor. I utilize an integrative approach that incorporates elements of contemporary somatic, cognitive and trauma-focused/informed theories to help you create meaningful and lasting change in how you relate to yourself and others. Finding the right therapist can be incredibly difficult to do and I commend you for taking the first step. Please contact me to schedule a 15-minute complimentary consultation to see if we are a good fit!