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Brittany Jonauskas, LCPC
Hello! I'm Brittany. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I provide an empathetic, non-judgemental, and safe space for you to work through challenges and reach your goals. Every person is different; for that reason, I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques based on your unique challenges to help you achieve your goals. Change is uncomfortable; however, change can lead to a more fulfilling and happy life. I work with you through the discomfort of creating change to identify your inner strengths to be a happier and healthier version of you. I look forward to working with you!
Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Self esteem, Career counseling, Life transitions, Grief, Coping skills, Trauma and PTSD, Academic underachievement, Bipolar disorder, Family conflict, Peer relationship, Relationships, Social media, Women's issues, Dual diagnosis, School issues, Divorce, Adoption, Childhood abuse/neglect, Behavioral issues, Domestic violence, Life coaching, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Sleep or insomnia, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, Infidelity, Emotional disturbance, ADHD, Anger management, OCD
Behavioral issues

Diane Henning, LCPC
Welcome to Talkspace! My goal here is to share information to help you decide if I'd be a good match as your counselor. I've practiced therapy for over 16 years & work with people ages 14-75 years, in multiple settings (healthcare, education, domestic violence shelter, private practice). I'm here to help you reach your goals & resolve challenges related to self-esteem/confidence, grief, trauma, life transitions, health conditions, sexual health, LGBTQI concerns, relationship challenges (friendship, marriage, dating), career, workplace bullying & mental health including PTSD, depression, bipolar & anxiety.
Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Anxiety, Chronic illness, Trauma and PTSD, Substance use disorder, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Career counseling, Domestic violence, Addiction, Coping skills, Marital discord, Alcohol use, ADHD, Academic underachievement, Borderline personality, Codependency, Chronic pain, Divorce, Domestic abuse, Dual diagnosis, Family conflict, Gambling, Grief, Marital and premarital, Life transitions, Peer relationship, Relationships, Women's issues, Parenting, Self esteem, Sex positive/poly/kink-friendly, Sexual abuse, Sleep or insomnia, Adoption, Alzheimer's, Stress, Child or adolescent, Childhood abuse/neglect, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment, Infidelity, Issues with pornography use, Life coaching, OCD, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Self harming, Social media, Teen violence
Behavioral issues

Courtney Pechos, LCSW
Hi! My name is Courtney Barney and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Whether you're struggling with work, school, relationships, family, or behavioral concerns...I am here to work with you. I am here to walk alongside and empower you to live your fullest life and be your highest, healthiest self. I utilize a variety of different treatment modalities that include but are not limited to DBT, CBT, Strengths based, and Solution Focused. I look forward to working with you!
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Marital and premarital, Addiction, Alcohol use, Behavioral issues, Bipolar disorder, Chronic illness, Coping skills, Codependency, Domestic violence, Dual diagnosis, Grief, Infidelity, Marital discord, Relationships, Self esteem, Substance use disorder, Stress, Anger management, Career counseling, Childhood abuse/neglect, Divorce, Family conflict, Gambling, Narcissistic personality, Peer relationship, Sex therapy, Social media, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, ADHD, Borderline personality, Child or adolescent, Chronic Relapse, Domestic abuse, Life coaching, School issues
Behavioral issues

Lauren Perez, LCSW
Lauren is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with adolescents, couples and families. Focus areas include chronic depression, suicidal ideation, marital discord, grief and trauma. Treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused and Client Centered methods. Lauren received her masters from The University of Illinois-Chicago. Her clinical training includes work in inpatient and outpatient settings as well as community mental health. She specializes in crisis intervention and de-escalation and has worked as an advocate for low income families since 2012.
Anxiety, Depression, Self esteem, Suicidal ideation, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Borderline personality, Codependency, Divorce, Family conflict, Infertility, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Stress, Sex positive/poly/kink-friendly, Self harming, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment, Grief, Marital discord, Marital and premarital
Behavioral issues

Kathryn Jackson-Griffin, LCPC
Kathryn "Katie" Jackson-Griffin is a licensed clinical professional counselor with over 15 years of experience. Her specialties include working with those who have experienced a traumatic event, those who are coping with anxiety and issues with body image. Her approach is warm, nurturing, yet challenging so that you can build the skills you need to feel empowered to achieve your goals! In her personal time, Katie is a voracious reader of novels, slowly checking off her travel "to-go list," and usually has a cup of dark roast coffee in her hand.
ADHD, Anxiety, Behavioral issues, Coping skills, Depression, Divorce, Family conflict, Grief, Trauma and PTSD, Relationships, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment, Sex positive/poly/kink-friendly, Self esteem
Behavioral issues

Sarah Benitez-Zandi, LCSW
Hello! My name is Sarah Benitez Zandi, a LCSW. I am a proud mother of one child and two dogs. I completed my degrees at UW-Milwaukee. I work with children, adults, couples, non-traditional couples and have worked with people from different ethnic backgrounds and economic classes. Treatment areas include but are not limited to: Depression, Anxiety, Fertility/Infertility, PTSD, Trauma/Complex Trauma, Relationship Concerns, Work Stress, Post Partum concerns, Adoption, Grief/Loss etc. EMDR certified. Focus on Live chat sessions and asynchronous messaging. Hours Mon-Fri 800-400 CST.
Anxiety, Depression, Adoption, ADHD, Academic underachievement, Alzheimer's, Anger management, Behavioral issues, Career counseling, Child or adolescent, Childhood abuse/neglect, Chronic illness, Codependency, Coping skills, Divorce, Domestic abuse, Dual diagnosis, Eating disorders, Family conflict, Gambling, Grief, Infertility, Infidelity, Marital and premarital, Marital discord, Obesity, Parenting, Peer relationship, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, School issues, Self esteem, Sex positive/poly/kink-friendly, Sex therapy, Sexual abuse, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Social media, Stress, Substance use disorder, Suicidal ideation, Teen violence, Trauma and PTSD, Weight loss, Women's issues, Relationships
Behavioral issues

Marcelo Gonzalez, LCPC
Marcelo Gonzalez has several years of experience and works from a holistic perspective with adults, people of color, immigrants, and LGBTQ-identified individuals. Marcelo strives to always provide an encouraging, empathetic, and affirming environment to help clients explore new perspectives and reach identified goals.
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Life transitions, Life coaching, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Men's issues, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity
Behavioral issues

Dillon Dostal, LPC
Hello! My name is Dillon, and I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC). I have lived in Illinois for a little over four years after spending my childhood and college years in Nebraska. I graduated with my master's degree from the University of Nebraska-Omaha in 2018 and have 5+ years of clinical experience in a variety of mental/behavioral health settings. My goal in therapy is to provide you with a safe space to feel seen and heard. I also strive to reduce the stigma that surrounds seeking mental health support and want to normalize your experience as best as I can.
Anxiety, Depression, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Life transitions, Coping skills, Trauma and PTSD, Suicidal ideation, Stress, Addiction, Bipolar disorder, Domestic violence, Self esteem, Self harming, Alcohol use, Anger management, Dual diagnosis, Borderline personality, Childhood abuse/neglect, Domestic abuse, Codependency, Grief, OCD, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Sex positive/poly/kink-friendly, Sexual abuse, Substance use disorder, Family conflict, Career counseling, Emotional disturbance, Issues with pornography use, Men's issues, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment
Behavioral issues

Joshua Connor, LCSW
Hello, my name is Joshua Connor. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker here in Illinois. I believe in a patient-centered, holistic approach in providing counseling and in treating everyone with with the utmost courtesy, respect, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and mindfulness techniques- all tailored to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to start a journey of self-exploration with the aim for a better, healthier life. If you are ready to take your first steps, I am here to help support and empower you along your path.
Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Anger management, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Coping skills, Self esteem, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Stress, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment, Life transitions, Peer relationship, Sex positive/poly/kink-friendly, Sleep or insomnia, Codependency, School issues
Behavioral issues

Dominique Wilson, LCPC
I am Dominique Wilson. I have been a therapist since 2014 treating families and individuals. My specialties include helping clients in the LGBTQ+ community, and treating PTSD, Depression, ADHD, Bipolar, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. My counseling style is finding common sense solutions to complex problems. I tend to use a sense of humor in therapy, and I mix clinical knowledge with being down-to-earth. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, managing grief, teaching coping skills, and trauma processing techniques.
Anxiety, Depression, Autism spectrum disorders, Trauma and PTSD, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment, ADHD, Academic underachievement, Alcohol use, Anger management, Behavioral issues, Bipolar disorder, Career counseling, Childhood abuse/neglect, Chronic illness, Chronic impulsivity, Chronic pain, Addiction, Coping skills, Developmental disorders, Divorce, Dual diagnosis, Family conflict, Grief, Infidelity, Life transitions, OCD, Women's issues, Domestic abuse, Parenting, Relationships, Sex positive/poly/kink-friendly, Sexual abuse, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Stress, Substance use disorder, Self esteem, Domestic violence, Intellectual disability, Oppositional defiance, School issues, Peer relationship, Codependency
Behavioral issues
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How can I find the best therapist for me in Chicago?
Finding the best therapist in Chicago depends on your individual needs, including your therapy goals, preferred communication style, and whether you’re comfortable with in-person or online sessions. Online therapy offers the added benefit of flexibility, allowing you to connect with licensed professionals from the comfort of your home. This can be especially helpful if you have a busy schedule or prefer privacy, giving online therapy an edge over traditional in-person sessions in Chicago. Whether you choose in-person or virtual, prioritize finding someone who makes you feel comfortable and supported.
How much does a therapist cost in Chicago?
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How can I get free or affordable therapy in Chicago?
You can find free or affordable therapy in Chicago by checking community health centers, non-profits, or by utilizing online therapy platforms like Talkspace, where insured members often have as little as a $0 copay.
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How do I find a licensed therapist or psychologist in Chicago?
You can find licensed, experienced therapists or psychologists in Chicago by searching online directories or reaching out to local mental health clinics. Online platforms like Talkspace can also connect you with mental health professionals experienced in cognitive behavioral therapy and other treatment modalities for depression, anxiety, and a range of other mental health conditions.
Can psychologists diagnose or prescribe medication in Chicago?
Chicago therapists and psychologists can diagnose mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and more, but they typically cannot prescribe medication. Prescription authority in Chicago is reserved for psychiatrists and other medical doctors.
How quickly can I start therapy with a licensed mental health provider with Talkspace?
After registering with Talkspace, you’ll be matched with a licensed therapist within 2 days or an online psychiatrist within about a week. If messaging therapy is included in your plan, you can start messaging immediately after you're matched. You can also schedule live psychotherapy sessions.
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