Counseling/Therapy
See also Addiction Recovery

2nd Story Counseling
4003 N. Broadway
773-528-1777
www.mychicagotherapist.com
 
Searching for a new life course?
Are you trying to get through depression or past the collapse of arelationship?
Do you have body image issues or suffer from low self-esteem?
 
2nd Story Counseling provides solution focused psychotherapy
services to individuals and couples in a warm and gentle setting.
Acting as safe vessels of change, our therapists help clients
identify their feelings and work through the barriers which
keep them from reaching their full potential.
 
Isn't it time to start your new life course?
 
Practice Areas:
Depression
Anxiety Stress Substance Abuse HIV
Wounded Self Esteem
Relationship Problems Career Challenges

Bruce Aaron, LCSW
773-271-3817
www.bruceaaron.net
 
Individuals, Couples, Groups
Body Image Workshops
 
Be who you truly are.

Theresa K. Albini, LCSW
Loop Office
312-222-0575
www.talbini.com
 
Guiding your journeys of discovery with insight and heart.
 
To soar through life...you don't need...Dear Abby answers,
cookie-cutter comfort, gray-flannel therapists lost in abstract theory.
Find respect for your courage...Inspiration for your struggles
from a psychotherapist as human as you.
 
Relationship problems, Self-esteem, Stress-related issues,
Lesbian/gay issues, Sexual abuse and trauma, Depression,
Anxiety, Parenting concerns, Long-standing emotional patterns
 
Serving our community since 1979.

Braden Berkey, Psy.D.
1010 Lake Street, Oak Park
708-912-0303
www.bradenberkey.com
 
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
 
Counseling and Psychotherapy for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered individuals and couples.
 
Evening and Weekend Appointments

Elissa Blake-Noble, Psy.D.
5115 N. Ravenswood Avenue
773-677-7363

Individual, Couple & Family Psychotherapy
Anne J. Buckingham, Ph.D.
233 East Erie, Suite 608 and
4305 N. Lincoln Avenue
773-334-5775
 
Overcome self-defeating habits, recover a
sense of possibility, and reclaim your life.
 
Specializing in a pragmatic, compassionate approach to
managing self-destructive patterns, moderating alcohol
or other drug use, and challenging negative beliefs.
 
Blue Cross/Blue Shield and United Health Care/UBH provider

Center for Positive Change
Jon Cole, Ph.D., Grayslake
847-548-5678
Andrew Hoffman, Psy.D., Libertyville
847-522-7521
www.poschange.com
 
Licensed Clinical Psychologists
Stephanie L. Chapman, AM, LCSW

Andersonville and Hyde Park Locations
312-409-0592

Psychotherapy and Consultation with Individuals and Couples

John Chencinski, LCSW
Andersonville Office
773-858-8061
 
Queer Therapists
Straight Friendly
 
Psychotherapy, Consultation, Individuals, Couples

Denise Dojka, Psy.D.

18 S. 5th Street, Geneva
630-247-3742

Affirmative therapy in the Western suburbs
Jeffery Duke, MA, LCPC - Counseling and Consultation
3139 N. Lincoln Ave. Ste. 224
773-383-3208
JDukeLCPC@aol.com
 
Relationships
Career & Life Transitions
Depression, Anxiety, Self Esteem

Norwil (Noy) Frial, Psy.D.
233 E. Erie Street, Suite 409
312-339-6208
2530 Crawford, Suite 206, Evanston
312-339-6208
noyfrial@yahoo.com
www.nfrial.com

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor

Insurance Accepted

Full Life Centers® - Joe Siegler, MD
2750 N. Racine
773-529-1200
www.FLCenters.com
info@FLCenters.com
 
The nation's first coaching center
Founded in 1999
 
Joe Siegler, M.D. - President and Founder
Board Certified Psychiatrist and Coach
 
Design the Life You Want
 
Coaching for Individuals and Organizations
• Next Phase Career
• Dating and Relationships
• Longevity and Weight Loss
 
"I wanted there to be a place where
people come to celebrate greatness"
Joe Siegler M.D.
 
Go to our website to receive your FREE Full Life COACHING VISION BOOK
Jamie L. Gayle, Ph.D.
233 E. Erie Street, Suite 705
Chicago, IL 60611
847-363-5088
jgaylephd@gmail.com
 
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
 
A Graduate of Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, Dr. Gayle provides LGBTQ Affirmative Psychotherapy for individuals and couples.
 
• Gender and Sexual Identity
• Eating Disorders
• Trauma and Loss
• Depression
• Anxiety

Robert J. Hartke, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
1165 N. Clark Street, Suite 314
312-943-2155

Steven M. Haught, LCPC, CEAP, CSADC
Berwyn and Downtown Chicago
708-408-5811
 
Holistic Psychotherapy
Integrating Mind, Body & Spirit

John W. Henson, LCSW, CADC
3354 N. Paulina, Suite 201
773-880-8820
www.clinicalsolutions.org
 
Counseling & Psychotherapy for Individuals and Couples
 
Take the first step toward more satisfying relationships,
overcoming low self esteem and greater job fulfillment by
calling for more information.
 
• Gay Men's Issues
• Relationship Problems
• Depression/Anxiety/Stress
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Phobias, Trauma, Loss
• Recovery from Addictions
• Anger Management
 
Evening and Saturday Appointments Available
• Insurance Accepted • Credit Cards Accepted

Laura Hosto, LCPC
Andersonville Office
773-412-3338
 
Queer Therapists
Straight Friendly
 
Psychotherapy, Consultation, Individuals, Couples
Howard Brown Health Center
4025 N. Sheridan Road
773-388-1600

Sally Jacobson, Ph.D.
Lincoln Park Area
773-871-1612
 
Relationships Depression Stress
Individuals & Couples
Insurance Accepted

Jewish Family & Community Service
City and Suburbs
Call Danny Hirschhorn at: 847-568-5200
 
Serving the Jewish LGBT Community
Individuals, Couples, Families
For services in the city or suburbs,
JFCS is a partner in serving our community, receiving
support from the Jewish United Federation of Metropolitan Chicago

Bruce Koff, LCSW, Live Oak Psychotherapy
1300 W. Belmont Ave., Suite 400
773-880-1310 x81
 
Growth • Identity • Change
 
Psychotherapy for Individuals, Couples, Family, Group

Dino Kostas, Ph.D.
Chicago - Ravenswood Office
773-454-3466
 
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Psychotherapy and Consultation
 
• Anxiety • Depression • GLBT issues
• Identity Issues • Health Related Concerns
 
BCBS PPO Provider

James L. Lawyer, LCSW, DCSW
1945 W. Wilson - Suite 2117
773-769-9170
www.chicagobehavior.com
 
Gay Men's Therapy
 
• Relationship Issues • Sexual Behavior
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder • Anxiety/Depression
• Gay 40's in new millennium

Jeff Levy, LCSW, CTRS - Live Oak Psychotherapy
1300 W. Belmont Ave., Suite 400
773-880-1310 x82
 
Growth • Identity • Change
 
Psychotherapy for Individuals, Couples, Family, Group

Sally Lindberg, PsyD, MA, LCPC
Andersonville Office
773-761-5328
Queer Therapists
Straight Friendly
 
Psychotherapy, Consultation, Individuals, Couples
Live Oak Psychotherapy
1300 W. Belmont Ave., Suite 400
773-880-1310
www.liveoakchicago.com
 
Growth • Identity • Change
 
Psychotherapy for Individuals, Couples, Family, Group
 
Co-Directors:
Bruce Koff, LCSW & Jeff Levy, LCSW, CTRS

Living Well Ministries, Rev. Jacki Belile, M.Div.
www.livingwellministries.net
773-655-4357

Coaching, Weekly Classes, Retreats, Ceremonies
Topics: Coming Out, Forgiveness, Restoring Faith

James T. Marque, M.A., M.Ed.
155 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60601
708 Church Street, Suite 223, Evanston, IL 60201
312.616.0203
 
When it takes more than a friend...
 
Individual & Couple Therapist
Catering to Alternative Lifestyles

Specializing in problems of:

• Alcohol and Drug Addiction
• Grief and Loss Issues
• Sexual Compulsivity
• Low Self-esteem
• Depression
• Difficulties with Intimacy and relationships

Reasonable Rates/Sliding Scale • Evening and Saturday Hours

Jody Michael, AM, MCC, LCSW
405 N. Wabash, Suite 2615 and 4860 N. Paulina
773-275-5566
www.jodymichaeltherapy.com
 
Results Oriented Psychotherapy
Experienced Licensed Psychotherapist and Master Certified Coach
 
Individual Counseling
Couples Counseling
Short Term Problem Focused Therapy
Long-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Anxiety/Stress
Depression/Loss/Grief
Marital
Self Esteem Issues
Career/Work Issues
Career Assessment and Discovery
Life Management Issues

John D. Moore LCPC, CADC
Uptown Office
773-704-5300
www.johndmoore.net
 
Licensed Psychotherapist
 
• Self-Improvement & Personal Growth
• Body Image Issues, Depression, Anxiety, Stress
• Relationships, Life Transitions, Personal Loss
• Sexual Compulsions, Relationship Addictions
• Couples' Conflicts, Career Challenges 
• Sexual Orientation, HIV/AIDS
• Substance Abuse and Dependence

Kathleen A. Neville, LCSW
3139 N. Lincoln Avenue, Suite 223
773-405-3455
neville.kathleen@gmail.com

• Psychotherapy
• Coaching, Mediation
• Individuals, Couples, Families
• Anxiety, Depression, Relationships


Allen Newkirk, LCSW
2625 Butterfield Rd., Suite 103W • Oak Brook
630-684-0499
 
Comprehensive Adult and Adolescent Psychotherapy
 
• Anxiety Disorders
• Depressive Disorders
• Relationship Concerns
• Parenting Issues
• HIV/AIDS Related Issues
• Trauma Related Conditions
• Work/School Problems
• Coming Out Issues

Susan O'Dell, L.C.S.W.
1422 W. Thome Avenue
773-262-7010
 
Down to earth, change oriented therapy

Scott Harms Rose, PhD, LCSW
30 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 829 • Chicago
312-201-0606
scott@scotthrose.com
www.scotthrose.com
 
Specializing in Therapy for Gay Men
Depression • Self-Esteem • Relationships
Coming Out • Anger • Couple's Therapy

S.M.A.R.T. Living LLC - Daniela E. Schreier, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
312-804-0810
Mailing : 233 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1607 · Chicago, IL 60601
Service: 222 Merchandise Mart, Suite 432, Office 4107 · Chicago, IL 60654

e-mail: drschreier@drschreier.com

www.drschreier.com
www.chicagowalkandtalk.com
www.thecolorsoftherainbow.com
 
Multicultural counseling for individuals and couples in English, German, Italian,
and Spanish. Relationship Issues/Grief/Depression/SRS/Stress Management etc. Most insurances accepted
Starla R. Sholl, LCSW
5349 N. Winthrop - 2nd Floor
773-878-5809
www.starlasholl.com
 
Counseling, Psychotherapy and Clinical Hypnotherapy
 
Talking Can Help
Relationship Difficulties, Loss, Trauma,
and recurrent patterns that inhibit potential

Boris Thomas, MSW, JD, LCSW
431 S. Dearborn, Suite 702
312-279-7575
www.boristhomas.com
 
Supportive, Safe, Confidential
 
Understand the feelings and change
the behaviors that limit your aspirations
 
Individuals and Couples

Dr. Jerome Wilczynski - Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Irving Park Road near the Brown Line
773-848-1361
 
Individual & Couple Therapy
Experienced in Working with the GLBT Community
Reasonable Fees • Sliding Scale • Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO
Sarah-Monique Williams, Psy.D.
5235 N. Clark Street, Suite 2N
773-919-6009
www.drsarahmonique.com
 
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Individuals, Families, Couples & Groups
Relationships, Depression, Anxiety & Self Esteem
Fostering Growth Through Exploration
Edmond J. Yomtoob, Psy.D.
8 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 2005
773-450-4434
www.psychologistchicago.com
 
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Opening Doors...to feel better about yourself.
 
• Anger management
• Anxiety Stress Reduction
• Building Healthier Relationships
• Career and Life Transitions
• Coping with Chronic Illness
• Depression
• Drug and Alcohol Abuse
• Family Issues
• Grief and Loss
• GLBT Issues
• Low Self Esteem
• Values Clarifications
 
Respect and sensitivity Assured
Some Insurances Accepted
Sliding Scale Available
Youth & Family Counseling
1113 S. Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 104
847-367-5991
Counseling & Psychotherapy
• Individual, Relationship, and Couples Issues
• Stress, Anxiety & Depression
• Transgender/Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Issues
• Grief & Loss
• Sliding Fee Scale
 
Serving Individuals of all ages since 1962

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