Therapists for college students near 60611
Even though challenges are a natural part of life, they can still leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or discouraged. Therapy can support you in managing overwhelming emotions, getting through difficult moments, deepening your self-understanding, and moving toward a more authentic version of yourself. Together, we can support you in navigating anxiety, trauma, chronic stress, ADHD, neurodivergence, identity-related and LGBTQ+ concerns, as well as relationship challenges, family dynamics, and major life transitions. With a person-centered approach, I support your self-exploration and recognize you as the expert in your own life. I use CBT and DBT techniques to help you build self-compassion and strengthen emotional regulation. I also help you explore holistic options such as mindfulness, meditation, and gentle movement like yoga to support overall well-being. I approach each session with curiosity, empathy, and respect for your unique experiences. My goal is to support you in developing insight, strengthening coping skills, and creating a compassionate balance in your life. I look forward to working together with you.
KP Counseling of Illinois, located in Rockford, Evanston and Chicago, Illinois, offers a variety of services to meet you and your familys therapy and counseling needs. We have a team of experienced therapists to consult with individuals from 3 years old to the elderly. The type of counseling and therapy service recommended will vary for each client. Our services are developed uniquely to meet your specific needs from individual, couple and family to group counseling.
Uptown Psych of Illinois was established in 2011 with a commitment to bring the best possible, evidence-based mental health services to the Chicago metropolitan area. The practices leading team of licensed psychiatrists and psychologists represent extensive and diverse expertise to facilitate superior and highly personalized treatment plans for a full scope of mental health issues for children, adolescents, and adults. Just about any mental health condition can be addressed at Uptown Psych, including attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, addiction, and all anxiety spectrum disorders. At Uptown Psych, our specialists understand that episodes of these and other mental health issues require prompt attention. With that in mind, the entire team is dedicated to making treatment accessible as soon as possible. Often appointments can be scheduled for the same week. The entire Uptown Psych team looks forward to providing you with the care you need and deserve at our Chicago office.
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I have a background in the arts and I view this training as equally important to my training as a psychotherapist. Utilizing my creative background and leading with curiosity allows me to provide you with psychological care that has both breadth and depth. My patients describe me as calm, patient, collaborative, straightforward, and humorous (when appropriate). This allows me to provide you with a safe space in which to find resolution to the issues that are weighing on you. Our therapeutic work together can allow for your flourishing, especially as we start to address the unbearable feelings that caused you to seek out support. I provide psychotherapy for teenagers, adults, and couples, and I have extensive experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community. Prior to my work at Depth Counseling, I did clinical training in a university counseling center, which explains my interest in working with students and young adults. Thus far in my clinical practice, I have enjoyed working with creative professionals since I have intimate knowledge of those fields. However, I welcome the opportunity to work with patients from other professional backgrounds. Another formative experience of mine includes having worked and studied in France for four years, which explains my interest in working with immigrants - especially attending to the emotional complexity of living in another country. I also have a clinical interest in illness, end of life care, and grief. I work from a psychodynamic approach, meaning that I pay close attention to how your past experiences impact your present functioning, with the belief that these insights will help you change maladaptive behaviors and free you from your emotional and/or relational difficulties. If you would like to see if we are a good fit or if you have any questions I might be able to answer, please reach out by phone or email to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
Maybe your mind never really turns off. You’re replaying conversations, comparing yourself to other people, researching the “right” way to do things, or wondering why everyday life seems to take so much energy. I work with college and graduate students, LGBTQ+ individuals, and neurodivergent clients navigating perfectionism, burnout, people-pleasing, anxiety, body image concerns, identity exploration, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I also support clients who feel overwhelmed by masking, overstimulation, executive functioning challenges, or the complicated role technology plays in their lives. Therapy with me is a place where you don’t have to perform, explain away your needs, or have everything figured out. Together, we’ll better understand the patterns keeping you stuck and help you build a life that feels more connected, authentic, and sustainable.
Hello! I work with neurodivergent clients who might have challenges with school, relationships, executive function, identity, or other stuff that gets in the way of living your life how you want to. I tend to work well with clients who feel like they don't quite fit in the mold of society and are trying to figure out how to understand themselves better and exist in the world we live in!
You thought you’d feel more certain by now. You’re going to class, working toward a degree, and making plans for the future, but still feel anxious, stuck, or unsure of what comes next. You may be questioning a relationship, struggling with confidence, or trying to figure out who you are outside of family, cultural, or academic expectations. I work with college students, graduate students, and emerging adults navigating anxiety, academic stress, relationship and family concerns, identity exploration, and major life transitions. Therapy with me is a place to slow down, say what has been difficult to put into words, and understand the patterns shaping your choices and relationships. Together, we’ll work toward greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion so you can move forward in a way that feels true to you. You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. You can begin exactly where you are.
From the outside, it might seem like you’re handling everything well. You’re keeping up with classes, deadlines, work, relationships, or family responsibilities, but underneath it all, you may feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, scattered, or disconnected from yourself. Maybe ADHD makes it difficult to focus, stay organized, or keep up with everything expected of you. You may experience social anxiety, second-guess yourself after conversations, or feel pressure to hide how overwhelmed you really are. Perhaps you are grieving a loss, adjusting to a major life transition, navigating chronic illness or pain, or carrying the emotional weight of caring for someone else. You may also be healing from trauma, including sexual abuse or assault, and noticing how those experiences continue to affect your relationships, body, or sense of safety. I work with college students, graduate students, and young adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, trauma, grief, chronic illness or pain, caregiver fatigue, body image concerns, and relationship difficulties. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, caring individuals who have become used to being dependable and taking care of others, even when it means putting their own needs last. In therapy, we’ll slow down and make space for what you have been carrying. Together, we can explore the experiences and attachment patterns that have shaped how you see yourself, respond to stress, and connect with other people. We may also work on practical strategies for focus, organization, academic stress, emotional regulation, communication, and setting healthier boundaries. My approach integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness. This means we will not only focus on reducing distress, but also on helping you understand yourself with greater compassion, clarify your values, and make choices that feel more aligned with who you are and the life you want to create. Whether you’re adjusting to college, navigating the demands of graduate school, exploring your identity, recovering from painful experiences, or simply trying to feel like yourself again, we’ll move at a pace that feels supportive and realistic. My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you can reconnect with your strengths, trust yourself more fully, and build a life that feels grounded, authentic, and meaningful.
We acknowledge that you have taken a significant step in seeking out therapy. Collaborative Insight takes a humanistic and nonjudgmental approach in working with all of our clients, and we truly believe that therapy is a collaborative process. We are honored to be here to support you in any way that we are able to. We offer therapy services both in person and via Telehealth. We are able to provide services in English and Spanish. At Collaborative Insight, we offer outpatient services to individuals (children, adolescents, and adults) and couples. Our experienced clinicians offer an eclectic, collaborative approach utilizing a variety of evidence based approaches, including but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma-Informed Modalities including EMDR, Insight Oriented Psychotherapy, and the Gottman Method for working with couples.
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Please visit my profile to learn more about my services.
Please visit my profile to learn more about my services.
About Compassionate Healing Psychotherapy & Consultation (CHPC) College and graduate school can be exciting, but they can also feel overwhelming. Many students come to us feeling anxious, burned out, emotionally exhausted, or stuck. Others are trying to heal from difficult experiences while balancing classes, work, relationships, and family expectations. You don't have to navigate those challenges alone. At Compassionate Healing Psychotherapy & Consultation (CHPC), we provide a warm, supportive, and affirming space where you can slow down, make sense of what you're experiencing, and develop practical tools to feel more grounded and confident. We believe therapy is more than just talking—it is about understanding yourself, building resilience, and creating lasting change. Our clinicians work with students experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, attachment trauma, ADHD, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, perfectionism, life transitions, identity exploration, and the impact of difficult childhood or family experiences. Whether you're adjusting to college life, struggling with academic pressure, feeling overwhelmed, or wanting healthier relationships, we're here to support you. We take an individualized approach because no two people heal in the same way. Depending on your needs, therapy may include learning skills to regulate emotions and calm your nervous system, understanding unhelpful patterns, processing difficult experiences, strengthening self-confidence, and building healthier ways of coping. We are an LGBTQIA+ affirming, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practice committed to creating a safe, respectful environment where you can feel heard and accepted. We offer telehealth throughout Illinois as well as in-person therapy in downtown Chicago, making it easier to access support around your academic schedule. No matter where you are in your journey, we're here to help you move toward greater balance, healing, and hope. We would be honored to be part of that journey with you.
About Bianca Berryhill, LPC, NCC College and graduate school can bring a lot of change, pressure, and uncertainty. You may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, struggle to stay focused, question your self-worth, or feel like you're constantly trying to meet everyone else's expectations while ignoring your own needs. Therapy can be a place to slow down, understand what's happening beneath the surface, and begin making meaningful changes. Bianca works with adolescents, college students, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, identity exploration, relationship concerns, and life transitions. She has a special interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and autism, as well as members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Bianca also works with clients healing from childhood trauma, foster care or adoption experiences, family conflict, and the lasting impact of difficult relationships. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and affirming. Bianca believes that therapy should feel like a safe space where you can be yourself without fear of judgment. She works alongside clients to better understand their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences while helping them develop practical skills to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence. Bianca integrates evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed interventions. She tailors therapy to each person's unique needs, helping clients strengthen emotional regulation, build self-compassion, develop healthier relationships, and reconnect with their values and sense of identity. Whether you're struggling with academic stress, burnout, relationship challenges, identity questions, or simply feeling stuck, Bianca is committed to helping you move toward a life that feels more balanced, meaningful, and authentic. Bianca provides telehealth therapy throughout Illinois and welcomes students seeking a compassionate, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.
Xylem is a psychotherapy practice offering in-person and teletherapy. Each of our qualified therapists brings lived experience and a non-judgmental approach to truly seeing you for who you are and who you want to become. We are located in Lakeview, walking distance from the Brown and Red lines and with both Ashland and Belmont buss stops at our front door.
I want to work together toward growth that feels rooted, intentional, and aligned with the life you are trying to build. My work is shaped by the belief that healing often begins quietly, in the moments when we feel safe enough to pause, listen inward, and reconnect with the parts of ourselves we have learned to silence. I strive to create a space that feels steady, grounded, and deeply human. My approach is warm and relational, guided by curiosity and respect for your lived experience. I integrate evidence based practices with an appreciation for the ways people grow in their own time, often in ways that are subtle but profoundly meaningful. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I support adults moving through anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, stress, life transitions, and emotional challenges. My training as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor informs how I understand coping patterns, and helps me support clients who want to explore their relationships with substances.
Chloe is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned her Master’s in Counseling from Northwestern University. She has experience supporting adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, identity development, trauma, and relationship challenges. Chloe uses a strengths-based, client-centered approach and believes therapy works best when it’s collaborative and tailored to each individual. She values client input and works closely with each person to find what feels most helpful. Clients can expect Chloe to draw from modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and existential perspectives. As a clinician, Chloe strives to balance warmth, empathy, and humor in order to create a comforting space for self-exploration. Her background in theatre and the arts informs her belief in the power of storytelling, and she aims to empower clients to take ownership of their own narratives. She considers it a deep honor to walk alongside clients on their therapeutic journeys
Taking the step to begin therapy can feel overwhelming. Opening up to someone new isn't easy, and it takes courage to ask for support. My goal is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are without judgment, pressure, or the expectation that you have everything figured out. While I bring my clinical knowledge and experience into the therapy room, I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role is to meet you where you are, helping you better understand your experiences, navigate life's challenges, and create meaningful change. Healing happens through a relationship that feels real, supportive, and authentically human. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, identity concerns, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative, empathetic, and individualized because I believe every person's story and needs are unique. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I integrate different therapeutic modalities and interventions to create a treatment experience that feels tailored to you. My hope is that our work together allows you to feel seen, supported, and safe enough to explore who you are while moving toward the life you want to create.