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Therapists for college students near University of Chicago

Rachael Zutty
Licensed Professional Counselor
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Our practice prides itself on being affirming, accommodating, and accessible. We are empathic story containers, encouraging clients to work through their life narratives. We offer services to meet the needs of those we serve. We offer individual, group, family, and couples services in both in-person and virtual formats. We accept many forms of insurance and offer sliding scale and pro bono to those who qualify. We are a small private practice comprised of 40% women of color and 60% marginalized ...

Casey Wallace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Casey Wallace, LCSW, provides compassionate, client-centered care to individuals seeking mental health support in Illinois. With a strength-based approach, she meets clients where they are, ensuring an empathic and non-judgmental environment. Casey integrates mindfulness practices, goal-driven therapy, and value-based living into her sessions, helping clients navigate their unique challenges. Specializing in treating adults and seniors, Casey is passionate about addressing issues related to anxi...

Griffin Halperin, MSW
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I have experience working with people facing anxiety and depression, and individuals struggling with patterns of codependency and conflict in their intimate relationships. I have also worked with people who feel disconnected from their bodies, their creativity, and their sexuality. I have helped people navigating difficult life transitions, as well as those surviving trauma and loss. In my practice, I am sensitive to how marginalization and stigma impact mental health, as well as the ability to ...

Kaitlyn Vranek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Kaitlyn Vranek is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2018. Kaitlyn is a therapist providing a variety of types of therapies to clients. She is able to help them in their lives with any issues they need met. Outside of work, Kaitlyn is very outdoorsy and likes to spend her extra time outside. She is a very active person. She enjoys her work as a social worker and meeting new clients....

Emmary Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

Welcome! I believe that the true benefits of therapy come from the safety and empathy of the therapeutic relationship, allowing individuals to tap into their own strengths and resilience. As such, my approach is grounded in authenticity, collaboration, and shared joy. Together, we can navigate challenging thoughts, emotions, and situations. I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, autism, self-esteem, and life transitions. As a neurodiversity-affirming therapis...

Dr. Randa Sabbagha
Licensed Psychoanalyst
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Dr. Sabbagha is a certified clinical neuropsychologist and a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in assessments providing neurological and psychological based disorders. She thrives in collaborative environments using a multidisciplinary approach. She is adept at building and executing effective treatment plans resulting in positive outcomes....

John Carter, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

John is deeply committed to helping individuals navigate the transformative process of change with compassion, clarity, and resilience. With a focus on complex trauma, anxiety, relationship negotiation, social and family role dynamics, and co-occurring disorders, John believes that meaningful change begins with deeper self-understanding and authentic connection. John works from a cognitive-integrative perspective, drawing from object relations and self-psychology to explore how early relationa...

Stephanie Alvarez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Stephanie Alvarez, LCSW, knows going to therapy is a vulnerable experience, so she creates a safe and inviting environment to allow her clients to express themselves in an honest way. In sessions, she takes a holistic approach to tailor therapeutic tools that best support each client's needs. She also considers a client's social and cultural background to enhance her understanding of each client. Each person has a different path to healing, and she enjoys discovering that path together. Stephani...

Brighid Morse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Brighid Morse, LSW, ASW, is a dedicated therapist at LifeStance Health who serves adults and seniors across Florida. With a unique and holistic approach to mental health care, Brighid brings an understanding of how systemic forces shape individual well-being. Their practice emphasizes collaboration, creating a space where clients feel safe, seen, and supported. Brighid believes in the power of community and approaches therapy as a joint effort, helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety...

Emma Bonanno
Licensed Professional Counselor
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

If you are ready to discover a better version of yourself, let's talk. I believe therapy works best with collaboration, working together to find the most effective methods of meeting your self- established and recommended goals. My areas of expertise are within the LGBTQ community, including but not limited to gender identity, mood disorders, trauma and PTSD. I work with adults and adolescents confronting anxiety, depression, mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, grief/...

Danielle Dixon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

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...

Hana Crnovrsanin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Hana Crnovrsanin is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois. She has an MA in Social Work from The University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work and a BA in Sociology and Criminal Justice from North Park University. Hana has personally experienced a variety of difficult life circumstances and conditions that placed her in a position to understand, validate, and create a safe space for individuals to not only express their current life stressors but to also have them understood. Due to c...

Brenda Morales
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

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...

Holly McDaniel, LCPC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

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. ...

Mind Body Co-op
Group practice
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

Mind Body Co-op is a holistic mental health group practice offering individual and group psychotherapy, psychiatric services, somatic therapy, nutrition, psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation....

Dr. Hannah Pavett
Psychologist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Are you feeling overwhelmed by constant striving, anxiety, or the pressures of perfectionism? Do you feel like you’re stuck in the backseat of your own life? I’m here to help you break free from these patterns and reclaim the driver’s seat of your life. In therapy, I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space, blending empathy with constructive challenges to help you address what's keeping you stuck and empower you to move toward your goals. My goal is to empower you to achieve your personal g...

Fermata Psychotherapy
Group practice
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

We are a practice located in downtown Chicago, offering both in-person and virtual sessions. Our therapists can help with many of the challenges of college-life: managing expectations from others and your own, navigating complicated relationships, dealing with feelings of insecurity and self-doubt, understanding and managing feelings of anxiety and depression, processing overwhelming or traumatic experiences, or adjusting to a new chapter in your life. We believe that psychological, emotional...

Hajjar Inshirah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Inshirah Hajjar, LSW, is a dedicated social worker with over eight years of experience supporting individuals across Illinois in navigating life?s challenges. She provides compassionate care to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, fostering a safe and collaborative environment for healing and growth. Inshirah specializes in helping clients manage anxiety, trauma (PTSD), and reproductive challenges, using personalized strategies to empower and build resilience. Inshirah is particularly pas...

Dr. Victoriya Tsaran
Psychologist
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

Dr. Victoriya Tsaran completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at Loyola University, and completed both her Master’s and Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Schaumburg. Currently, Dr. Victoriya Tsaran is the owner and clinical director at Progressive Psychological Healthcare. Dr. Tsaran’s multicultural background allows her to utilize the awareness and understanding of diverse client needs, and utilizes multicultural sensitivity ...

Bohao Zhang M.ED, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

As a therapist, I work closely with young adults as they navigate the challenges of college life (identity exploration, academic pressure, major life shifts etc.) drawing on proven methods suited to this stage of development. My background in university counseling informs a focused, strengths-oriented style that helps students gain direction and build confidence. My specialty areas include navigating life transitions, managing anxiety and depression, understanding self and others, and exploring ...

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