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Therapists for college students near University of Chicago

Alex Patterson, PsyD
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I am accepting virtual and in-person clients! As a therapist, I am active, warm, humorous, and curious. I am primarily relational, psychodynamic, and depth-oriented. I believe people make sense, and we treat ourselves the way others and the world has treated us. My ideal clients are undergraduate and graduate students who have a difficult interpersonal and trauma history and experiences guilt, shame, anxiety, depression, loneliness, panic, and suffering as a result. I have a particular specialty...

Rae Shen, MA LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

Many young professionals come to therapy feeling torn between who they are and who they think they should be. You might feel anxious, burned out, or uncertain about how to balance your needs with others’ expectations. Perhaps you’re navigating relationship challenges, loss, or identity shifts that leave you feeling unmoored. However, as a therapist in Chicago, I offer a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming space where you can pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself—s...

Aubrye Brower, Psy.D
Psychologist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Dr. Aubrye Brower, Psy.D. is a licensed neuropsychologist who earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Adler University and her undergraduate degree from DePaul University. She completed her APA-accredited predoctoral internship at the Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System in Biloxi, Mississippi, where she obtained advanced training in inpatient psychiatric services, Community Living Center (CLC) care, and neuropsychology. Dr. Brower went on to complete a two year APA-accredited post...

Ziyi Yang, LPC
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Ziyi approaches therapy through an integrative clinical framework grounded in client-centered principles and cognitive-behavioral theory. She prioritizes the therapeutic alliances as the core foundation for effective work and collaborates closely with clients to deepen insight into the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behavioral patterns. Guided by a trauma-informed perspective, Ziyi maintains a warm and steady process. She invites clients to explore their inner experiences with cu...

Blue Sage Psychotherapy Group, PLLC
Group practice
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

We love working with college students. Our team brings a wealth of experience working in college counseling centers, helping undergrads and grad students navigate the unique demands of balancing school and life. We provide individual, couple, and family therapy to students of all ages and in all phases of life, and we offer assessment/testing to identify issues such as ADHD or learning challenges, so that students can show up with personalized strategies and skills to best support their learning...

Maureen Maher
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Please visit my profile to learn more about my services.

Marielle Kirstein
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Our patterns, desires, and growth are often tested in relationships, particularly around transitions and milestones. Seeking support and facing therapy jargon during these times can feel overwhelming. Instead, I offer a nonjudgmental, compassionate, and sincere relationship where you can explore deeper, novel understandings of your mind and body and foster insights and empathy for yourself and your loved ones. In our work we will begin to name the unnamed meanings, perspectives, and desires ...

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

Mind Body Co-op offers various clinical services, including individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, psychological/neuropsychological assessments, EMDR, Medication Management, Nutritional Therapy & DBT. We provide culturally competent services in English, Spanish, Hindi, Arabic, Polish, Greek and Vietnamese. As an insurance based group practice, we can provide medication management, therapy, and nutritional services all under one roof. Our practitioners are credentialed with most majo...

Chicago Psychotherapy and Consulting, LLC
Group practice
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

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....

Hexin Bi LPC, DBT-C
Pre-Licensed Professional
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

Life can feel overwhelming when emotions seem too big to handle or when you’re trying to figure out who you are. You might feel anxious, misunderstood, or caught between different worlds — wanting to belong, but unsure where you fit. Whether you’re a teen navigating pressure from school and family or an adult balancing expectations, grief or identity, therapy can be a space to breathe, slow down, and reconnect with yourself. As a trauma-informed, DBT-certified bi-lingual therapist, I help cli...

Hector Rupitt, LCPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Hector values a compassionate and supportive dynamic that is conducive to healing and growth. He has experience providing individual and group therapy services with specific focus on depression, anxiety, OCD subtypes, co-occurring disorders, substance use disorders, and severe and persistent mental illness. Hector applies a practical approach to the helping relationship and incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and existential theories in his work....

AMK Counseling
Group practice
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

Wherever you are in life, whatever the challenges you’re facing, we are so glad you are here. We are a counseling practice that offers individual, group, and family therapy. We see clients across the lifespan and have a diverse group of therapists who specialize in the areas included above. We recognize the courage that it takes to take a first step to start therapy. We utilize a compassionate approach to therapy that focuses on increasing self-awareness, coping skills, and personal growth....

Jenna Jablonski
Group practice
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

First of all, I appreciate your time reviewing my profile. Here's what you can expect from our work together: I deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally competent treatment for a wide range of mental health diagnoses and substance use disorders. In every session, I aim to empower clients with mental health education, acknowledge strengths, and bring compassion and honesty to vulnerable moments in therapy. It is my hope that we can spend time understanding how past experiences a...

Rian Richardson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Main character energy is something that you deserve to give off. Why? Because this is your life and everyone deserves to live the life that they want to live (yes, including you), and I deeply believe this. Since this is something I am passionate about, I will work with you to help make sure that you are able to live life fully and happily. I do this through active listening, patience, open mindedness, kindness, and support. I ensure that you will have a space that is welcoming to be who you are...

Bright Light Counseling Center
Group practice
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

It's been some time since you felt like you. Have you noticed that you been withdrawn? Overwhelmed? Maybe you are noticing that your feelings of being down, sad, worried, or anxious just aren't going away. Maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, that your life is turned upside down, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. You've thought about reaching out for therapy, but you weren't sure. It's ok. We are here. Reach out today. We help you feel l...

Lucas Somma
Pre-Licensed Professional
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

The distressing problems that bring you to therapy will later be revealed as the unlikely pathways towards a well-lived life. Pervasive sadness, suicidal thoughts, the heaviness on your shoulders are your psyche’s misunderstood messengers to summon you on a healing journey. Your symptoms have meaning and we will work together to understand them. In therapy, we will first work together to establish a sense of stability: from the first session, we’ll build a trusting relationship that offers a ...

Sierra Petersen
Group practice
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Hi, I'm Sierra! I'm a licensed therapist in Chicago offering fully virtual sessions. I have expertise in helping people heal from trauma, anxiety, and depression. As a once first-generation college student, I understand the difficulties of navigating this particularly trying time in life. Working with a new therapist can sometimes feel daunting, so I get to know each person on a human level with a bit of (appropriate) humor. I'm queer, gender-affirming, and like to incorporate skills in sessions...

Transcend Counseling Chicago
Group practice
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

We are a group practice with many practitioners who have extensive experience working with college students. Services are available in person and virtually. Services are available in English and Spanish....

Leslie Alton
Licensed Professional Counselor
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Leslie Alton at Self-Empowerment Counseling provides Evidence Based Treatment via Telehealth for Anxiety, OCD, Eating Disorders, Depression, Trauma, and other mental health struggles. Licensed to practice in FL, IL, IN, and OK. Meeting You Wherever You Are, For Your Counseling Needs....

Dr. Lauren Oganovich, Psy.D.
Psychologist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

Please visit my profile to learn more about my services.

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