Therapists in Illinois

Hello! I have worked in various mental health settings for the past 14 years and have been a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) for the past 10 years. With advanced training and certification in perinatal mental health, I have extensive experience providing individual therapy and couples therapy to new parents. My passion is helping individuals (and their support persons) experiencing infertility, grief and loss, heightened stress, depression, anxiety, panic, and fear during pregnancy and/or postpartum. I am knowledgeable in common physical health concerns within the perinatal period that often contribute to mental health symptoms with a particular interest in preeclampsia. My other treatment interests and expertise include: sleep disorders (primarily sleep apnea and insomnia), same-sex parenting couples, self-medication through cannabis, new dads, and caregiver burnout. Please know: With the right help, you will feel better, more like yourself again, and be able to embrace your individuality. Please feel free to call to schedule an appointment in-person or virtually. I am also glad to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation to see if I may be the right fit for you. I am accepting new clients, updated July 2022. Feel free to e-mail me: [email protected] or call 773.413.9455. Thank you.

“Our daily lives can be challenging, but there are so many ways and opportunities for us to heal and grow. With an open mind and open heart, I seek to provide guidance to my clients, as they navigate through the process of self-discovery and resolution. By creating a space of empowerment, ambition, and confidence for my clients.” Danielle earned an undergraduate degree from Indiana University and an MSW from NYU. Her experiences at NYU inspired many areas of interest, including trauma/crisis therapy for adolescents and adults. Danielle has worked closely as a case manager for incarcerated juveniles/young adults, offering legal advocacy, future planning sessions, and social emotional support through correspondence. Danielle is currently working as a full-time high school social worker, and has training in harassment, bullying, discrimination prevention and intervention in schools. She also has her Professional Educators Licensure in the state of Illinois as well as her Professional Educators Certificate in the state of New York. Danielle believes that therapy must be individually crafted, and there is not a “one size fits all” approach. We each walk are own unique path, and sometimes we need support. Being different is an integral part of human life. In therapy, Danielle creates a warm and supportive environment, and incorporates psychotherapeutic training, and mindfulness into treatment plans. Her goal is to provide her clients the tools/techniques to help them progress and move forward in life.

Hello there! I'm Kristina Francia, a licensed clinical professional counselor and the proud owner of Green Root Therapy. I established my practice in the summer of 2021 with a clear vision in mind: to create a therapeutic space where my clients are seen as unique individuals rather than mere numbers.

My name is Kim Kriks and I am the practice owner and clinical therapist at Hopeful Humans Counseling. I obtained my bachelor's degree in Sociology with a minor in Applied Behavioral Science from the University of Kansas. I furthered my education by earning a master's degree in Social Work and PEL endorsement from the University of Illinois at Chicago. My main focus in my clinical practice is providing counseling for children under 10 years old, working with adolescents, and offering parenting support. Additionally, I have received training in women's issues and perinatal mental health. Before establishing Hopeful Humans Counseling, I served as the clinical director and therapist for six years at a private practice located in Downers Grove, IL and New Lenox, IL. I  also have a decade of experience as a school social worker, working with children of all ages, including those in early childhood programs and early intervention programs. My therapeutic approach is primarily influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Systems Theory. I strongly believe that families have the best understanding of their own situation, and I am there to offer guidance and strategies during challenging times. Outside of counseling others, I enjoy canoe camping in the Boundary Waters and going on bike rides with my husband and son to the local farmer's market.

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.

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.  

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.

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.