Practice Information: Astute Counseling & Wellness Services Located in Lakeview, Chicago At Astute Counseling & Wellness Services, we are a comprehensive mental health and wellness practice offering integrative care to support the whole person—mind and body. Our team includes over 20 experienced and compassionate therapists, allowing patients to find the right fit for their unique needs, goals, and preferences. We provide evidence-based therapy and support for a wide range of mental healt...
Brendan Crotty, LSW, is dedicated to helping clients navigate life?s challenges with a collaborative and personalized approach. Brendan starts by meeting clients on their level and working collaboratively to help them identify how they want to improve their lives. He assists clients with creating clear goals and helping them measure their progress over time. He uses a variety of techniques, including CBT and DBT, to help clients develop concrete skills to use in their daily lives. Brendan sees c...
We specialize in working with clients who are struggling with transitions, like new living situations, shifting relationships, job changes, and striking out on a new path. We especially love supporting recent college and graduate school graduates in figuring out their next steps to create a life they love. Please check out our website to learn more about our team! We'd love to meet you....
I support LGBTQIA+ students navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, and identity exploration, including gender and cultural identity. My approach is collaborative and adaptive, drawing from CBT, ACT, DBT, and attachment-based practices to find what works best for you. I'm LGBTQ+ affirming, culturally responsive, and committed to supporting neurodivergent and disabled students. Together, we'll build coping skills, confidence, and a stronger sense of self. My pronouns are she/...
I support students exploring identity, gender, LGBTQIA+ concerns, life transitions, and trauma including PTSD and C-PTSD. As a queer, nonbinary therapist, I understand how identity and lived experience shape your story. My approach draws from DBT, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, and Parts Work, always grounded in compassion and connection. I strive to create a welcoming space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to grow. My pronouns are they/them....
Jaclyn Weiss, LSW, is dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic space for clients throughout Illinois. She brings warmth and compassion to her practice, fostering a comfortable environment where clients can work on their mental health challenges. Jaclyn specializes in helping adults and seniors manage conditions like anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). With extensive training in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dial...
Philip Montgomery, LPC, PhD, has a track record of delivering high-quality services to individuals with a variety of emotional difficulties. He believes each client's voice needs to be heard and their stories validated to allow them to feel safe so the work can begin. Philip earned an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Roosevelt University and a PhD from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He is highly experienced in the treatment of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, pe...
I support LGBTQIA+ students navigating trauma, dissociation, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and identity exploration, using ACT, DBT, IFS, EMDR, and coping skills like TIPP. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in cultural humility, always centering your values and goals. Together, we'll build tools for self-regulation, resilience, and stronger connections. Whether you're working through religious trauma, family struggles, or feeling stuck, I provide a safe space f...
At HumanKind Psych we specialize in anxiety and eating concerns, but we also work with a variety of different struggles, from mood and panic to relationship difficulties, addiction, and trauma. We are passionate about helping high-achieving young adults let go of perfectionistic tendencies, treat themselves with more compassion, and stop being so hard on themselves. We also offer ADHD evaluations. We are not here to tell you what to do-- we believe YOU are the expert on yourself and we will h...
As we shift from summer into fall, many of us are reminded that life is full of seasons of change. Sometimes these transitions feel exciting and grounding, but other times they can feel uncertain, overwhelming or even unsafe. It can be hard to feel steady when the world itself feels unpredictable. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you don't have to hold those feelings alone. Together, we can explore your experiences, identify your strengths, and create a path forward that helps you fe...
Emily Wheeler is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Social Worker (LSW) at LifeStance Health, serving clients across Illinois. Emily specializes in helping individuals navigate life's challenges with a person-centered approach, ensuring that therapy is tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. With a focus on evidence-based practices, Emily creates a supportive and nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore their thoughts and emotions while building strategies to improve their...
Hanan Abdelwahab is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2017. She completed her graduate degree at Loyola University in Chicago. During her time at Loyola and after graduating, while working in different hospitals, Hanan has been offering patients resources during crisis and in English and Arabic, as well as exposing myself to a number of different demographics and cultures. After several years working in hospitals, Hanan has transitioned to working in private prac...
I use a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach with CBT and solution-focused strategies to support students dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, and behavioral challenges. I believe every student has inner strengths, and my role is to help you recognize and build on them. Therapy with me is collaborative and compassionate, creating space to talk openly without judgment. Whether you're coping with trauma, relationship struggles, or life transitions, I'm here to support your healing and gr...
Background Holly (She/Hers) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and has a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from National Louis University. She is a Certified Trauma Professional and received sexual assault and crisis intervention training through the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA). She brings clinical experience from the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center in Skokie, IL as well as a variety of evidenced-based therapeutic trainings to the practice. ...
Intersectionality and social justice are central in my practice and philosophy; in other words, I view you within the context of your identities and environment and consider what in those spheres may be helping or hurting you. My clinical specialties and interests include trauma, gender & sexuality exploration, depression & anxiety, and life transitions. I also have experience working with community college students, immigrants & refugees, and survivors of intimate partner violence. As a quee...
Progressive Psychological Healthcare is a private practice and has a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians with a variety of specialties and clinical expertise. At our practice, we address the psychological needs of clients and offer an individualized therapeutic technique, plan, and approach for each client or family. Our evidence-based treatment along with our comprehensive system that involves interviewing, consultation, collaboration, and relationship building offers the most balanced an...
I support students navigating issues around sex, intimacy, gender identity, relational dynamics, shame, creativity blocks, or spiritual and religious trauma, using holistic, trauma-focused, interpersonal, and EMDR-informed approaches. I believe therapy should create a space where your truth matters, your experiences, your identity, and your spirituality all shape how you heal. Together, we'll work to build tools, growth, and connection so you can move past what's hurting you and towards what you...
I help people make sense of their stories, find what’s been missing, and build something sturdier—for their relationships and for themselves. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change begins with feeling truly seen. In our work together, we’ll look at the patterns that keep showing up, the questions that keep you awake at night, and the parts of yourself you’ve learned to hide. I draw from narrative, attachment, and systems perspectives to help you ...
Are you feeling stuck, disconnected from yourself, or unsure about your next steps? Maybe you’re questioning who you are, what you want, or where you truly belong. The weight of the world, especially the current political and social climate, can make it even harder to find your footing. You're not alone in this. You're likely here because you’re ready to feel more like you again. I work with creatives, deep thinkers, and sensitive folks who are ready to reconnect with their authentic self and ma...
I support LGBTQIA+ students navigating identity concerns around gender, race, and sexuality, as well as anxiety, bipolar challenges, and relationship struggles. My approach is solution-focused and strength-based, integrating Gottman, DBT, and family systems work. As a queer woman of color, I value creating inclusive spaces that affirm all identities. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself with courage and purpose. My pronouns are she/her....