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Lincoln Hill

Lincoln Hill

Chicago, IL
Pre-licensed Professional, PHD
Lincoln Hill, a pre-licensed professional with a PhD, works diligently with clients facing various concerns and therapeutic goals. He particularly specializes in assisting individuals managing imposter syndrome, as well as BIPOC individuals and those from historically marginalized groups. Lincoln is skilled in helping clients navigate interpersonal relationship challenges, including identifying relational patterns, addressing conflict, and learning effective communication and boundary-setting skills. He also supports individuals in exploring the influence of the sociopolitical climate on their mental health and assists students grappling with work/life balance, academic identity, and self-worth.<br /> <br /> Employing a process-oriented approach, Lincoln operates from a relational-cultural perspective, carefully considering how clients' unique life experiences—including family dynamics, significant life events, community involvement, values, and cultural identities—relate to their presenting concerns and needs in therapy. He views therapy as a collaborative journey, emphasizing connection, exploration, validation, and growth. Lincoln encourages clients to utilize the therapeutic space to slow down and cultivate curiosity about themselves and their experiences.
Specialties
Relationship Stress Student Life Work Stress
Lisa Himelstieb

Lisa Himelstieb

Chicago, IL
Counselor, LCPC
Lisa Himelstieb is a dedicated counselor (LCPC) specializing in helping adults navigate their emotional landscapes. She understands the feelings of being trapped in cycles of uncertainty, dissatisfaction, and self-doubt, and acknowledges that seeking change can often feel daunting. Life's challenges, whether related to stress, anxiety, or significant life transitions, can leave individuals feeling overwhelmed and lost. Lisa provides a safe, friendly, and nonjudgmental space for individuals to explore their emotions and thoughts. She is committed to supporting her clients as they discover paths to inner peace and fulfillment. Lisa’s therapeutic approach integrates various modalities including Compassion Focused, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), making her sessions both supportive and effective. Whether clients are dealing with relationship issues, grief, or self-esteem, Lisa lends a compassionate ear and practical strategies tailored to each person’s unique journey. Together, they embark on a transformative experience that empowers individuals to navigate life's turbulent waters toward positive change.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ Men's & Women's Issues Relationship Stress
Tanisha Horne

Tanisha Horne

Chicago, IL
Counselor, MA
Tanisha Horne is a licensed professional counselor with over fifteen years of experience in helping couples and individuals navigate the complexities of relationships. She understands that most people enter romantic relationships and marriage filled with hope, yet often they lack the essential tools to maintain that hope amid conflicts. Tanisha emphasizes that the pursuit of unconditional love and understanding is fundamental, and she guides her clients through the inevitable challenges that arise in any marriage. Her approach includes equipping couples with effective communication strategies, conflict resolution techniques, and support in intimacy, parenting, and financial management. With a focus on their upbringing and past relationships, Tanisha helps individuals recognize how these factors influence their current relational dynamics. Her dedication to fostering healthy relationships through mindfulness-based strategies, cognitive behavioral therapy, and strengths-based approaches positions her as a valuable ally in anyone's journey to achieving a happy and healthy marriage.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Family Stress Grief Men's & Women's Issues Parenting Perinatal Mood Disorder Relationship Stress Spirituality Work Stress
Dr. Howard S Farkas

Dr. Howard S Farkas

Chicago, IL
Psychologist, PHD
Dr. Howard S. Farkas, a licensed psychologist with a PhD, specializes in the treatment of emotional eating and binge eating disorder. Individuals grappling with these issues often believe that the only solution is to recommit to dieting, yet Dr. Farkas recognizes that the pressure to diet can be the root cause of binge eating, perpetuating a frustrating diet-binge cycle. He presents emotional eating as a rebellious reaction against the restrictive diet mentality and the feelings of deprivation it fosters. By helping individuals challenge the belief that acceptance necessitates sacrifice, Dr. Farkas empowers clients to eliminate the need for rebellion altogether. His therapeutic approach teaches coping strategies that foster a healthier perception of food and life pressures, enabling individuals to reclaim their autonomy and curb binge urges. Dr. Farkas advocates for adopting a less restrictive, more intuitive approach to eating, facilitating a more enjoyable and balanced relationship with food. To extend his insights on ending emotional eating, Dr. Farkas authored the book '8 Keys to End Emotional Eating' (Norton), in which he elaborates on his therapeutic concepts. For those who feel overwhelmed by their eating behaviors and seek a compassionate, effective approach, Dr. Farkas is dedicated to guiding them towards recovery.
Specialties
Eating Disorders
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Chelsea Hudson

Chelsea Hudson

Chicago, IL
Counselor, MA
Chelsea Hudson, MA, LCPC is a dedicated and compassionate counselor who specializes in guiding individuals—including preteens, teens, and adults—who are feeling trapped by anxiety, eating disorders, body image distress, or OCD. Known for creating a warm, non-judgmental, and safe therapeutic environment, Chelsea equips her clients with practical coping tools, empowering them to take charge of their lives once again. Her comprehensive approach to therapy addresses intense emotions and obsessive thinking, which often hinder clients' ability to engage fully in the present moment. With expertise in evidence-based behavioral practices such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Chelsea collaborates with clients to develop goal-oriented, recovery-focused sessions. During therapy, she evaluates past influences on clients' behaviors, clarifies their goals and values, and identifies their strengths to create a realistic path forward. Additionally, Chelsea co-leads an Eating Disorder & Body Image therapy group and a Radically Open DBT Skills group, catering to individuals coping with overcontrolled personality traits, including perfectionism, rigidity, and social isolation—challenges often faced by those struggling with anxiety, OCD, and body image concerns.
Specialties
Anxiety Borderline (BPD) Eating Disorders Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Panic Attacks
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Nosheen Hydari

Nosheen Hydari

Chicago, IL
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Nosheen Hydari, MS, LMFT, is a dedicated marriage and family therapist who recognizes the transformative power of self-awareness in helping individuals navigate life's challenges. With a strong foundation in Systems Therapy from the Family Institute at Northwestern University, she emphasizes the importance of relationships in deepening our understanding of each other and of ourselves. Her humanistic approach values personal history, motivations, and coping mechanisms, which she aims to explore with clients. Nosheen believes that the therapeutic relationship is essential for facilitating meaningful change, and she utilizes compassion and acceptance as vital tools in her practice. Specializing in working with individuals, couples, and families, she addresses a wide range of concerns, including attachment issues, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, infidelity, divorce, blended families, adoption, grief and loss, phase-of-life transitions, self-development, multiculturalism, and immigration. Nosheen earned her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She also provides supervision for pre- and post-licensed clinicians, fostering the next generation of mental health professionals.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Grief
Alev Ildiz

Alev Ildiz

Chicago, IL
Psychologist, PSYD
Dr. Alev Ildiz, a licensed psychologist, understands that many individuals often feel disconnected from themselves and others, unable to align their lives with their true values and aspirations. Clients may experience anxiety or feelings of being misunderstood, leading them to mask their true selves, resulting in internal tension and relationship strains. In a judgement-free, safe therapeutic environment, Dr. Ildiz expertly guides clients on a journey to explore and embrace their authentic selves. Utilizing a combination of Interpersonal Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, along with mindfulness practices, Dr. Ildiz assists clients in uncovering patterns from their past that shape their present experiences. Together, they identify new approaches to interactions with themselves and others, paving the way for a future that truly reflects their values. Dr. Ildiz's clinical interests span identity development, family and relationship issues, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and substance use. They are committed to serving individuals from diverse backgrounds, including veterans, students, first-generation individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Recognizing that each therapeutic journey is unique, Dr. Ildiz customizes sessions to meet clients where they feel ready to begin.
Specialties
Alcohol/Drug Use Anxiety Borderline (BPD) Chronic Pain Depression Family Stress General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ Men's & Women's Issues Obsessive Compulsive Disorder PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress Sleeping Well
Cap Izzo

Cap Izzo

Chicago, IL
Clinical Social Work/therapist, LSW
Cap Izzo is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist who supports individuals, couples, and families facing diverse challenges. With expertise in issues such as substance use, depression, anxiety, and identity development, Cap takes a trauma-informed approach to therapy. Trained in intimate partner violence and unhealthy relationships, Cap ensures a safe and comfortable environment for clients to explore difficult experiences and foster personal change through introspection and empowerment. Utilizing a range of methodologies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Solutions-Focused Therapy (SFT), Cap employs an eclectic therapeutic style tailored to each client's unique needs. In sessions that promote authenticity and vulnerability, Cap collaborates with clients to create meaningful goals and find effective pathways toward personal growth and self-discovery, guiding them towards the person they aspire to become.
Specialties
Alcohol/Drug Use Anxiety Depression Domestic Violence Mindfulness Relationship Stress
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Johanna Jelenek

Johanna Jelenek

Chicago, IL
Counselor, MA
Johanna Jelenek is a compassionate Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. With extensive experience working with individuals, couples, families, and children, she specializes in areas such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, grief and loss, and trauma-informed care. Johanna emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship as a pivotal factor in fostering positive and holistic change. She is committed to creating a non-judgmental, warm, and genuine environment that fosters trust and safety. Utilizing client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and existential approaches, Johanna assists clients in identifying and overcoming the barriers to their authentic happiness. She believes that clients are the experts of their own lives, working collaboratively to become agents of change for those in search of comfort, healing, and purpose. Johanna is dedicated to ensuring that individuals receive competent and personalized treatment through open dialogue about their progress and collaboration with other providers. She is eager to offer individualized and holistic care tailored to each client's needs.
Specialties
Addiction Alcohol/Drug Use Depression Eating Disorders Grief PTSD/Trauma
Shawnte Jenkins-Alexander

Shawnte Jenkins-Alexander

Chicago, IL
EDD
Shawnte Jenkins-Alexander, EdD, is a passionate and dedicated therapist who understands that support from family and friends may sometimes feel inadequate. She believes that therapy can be beneficial for anyone—not just those diagnosed with a mental health disorder. Many individuals seek her guidance for various life challenges, including relationship problems, anxiety, and self-doubt, as well as during more difficult times related to trauma, sexual abuse, and grief. With over 15 years of experience, Shawnte has made it her mission to provide a safe and trusting environment where clients feel valued. She specializes in addressing complex issues such as child sexual abuse, anxiety disorders, depression, and PTSD. Shawnte draws upon a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Trauma-Focused therapy, Attachment-based therapy, Humanistic approaches, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to tailor her treatment to meet the unique needs of individuals, families, and couples. Her extensive experience with both male and female survivors of child sexual abuse, along with sex offender-specific treatment, positions her as a knowledgeable ally in the journey toward healing. Shawnte is committed to exploring the underlying issues that empower her clients to consider transformative change, making the decision to begin therapy a profoundly important step in their lives.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Grief PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
Rielle Johnson

Rielle Johnson

Chicago, IL
Psychologist, PSYD
Dr. Rielle Johnson is a dedicated Clinical Psychologist who embodies the essence of supportive and culturally sensitive therapy. With a license in Michigan, her focus is on empowering adults and elders, helping them navigate through life's challenges, including depression, anxiety, stress, and relationship issues. She understands that seeking therapy signifies a courageous first step towards personal growth and healing, whether clients are confronting new problems or revisiting ongoing struggles. Rielle specializes in various therapeutic approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Integrative methods, adapting her style to meet individual needs. In her practice, she creates a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their inner strengths, address life transitions, and overcome substance use challenges. With her expertise in both individual and couples therapy, Rielle is committed to guiding her clients towards authentic living and a fulfilling life.
Specialties
Alcohol/Drug Use Anxiety Depression General Mental Health Grief Relationship Stress
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Amanda Jue

Amanda Jue

Chicago, IL
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Amanda Jue, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's degree in counseling, provides compassionate therapy tailored for adults and young adults from historically marginalized backgrounds. Her expertise includes navigating complex issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship dynamics, and racial identity. Amanda is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes collaboration and nonjudgmental support, ensuring each client has a personally meaningful therapeutic experience. She is particularly attentive to the unique challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, both on individual and systemic levels. With a belief that self-awareness and authenticity are vital components of personal growth, Amanda encourages her clients to explore their identities with curiosity and depth. By employing a variety of therapy modalities, including Expressive Arts, Trauma Focused, and Culturally Sensitive approaches, she strives to understand each individual holistically, honoring their unique lived experiences and intersecting identities.
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Depression Family Stress General Mental Health Grief PTSD/Trauma Student Life
Felix Deiss

Felix Deiss

Chicago, IL
Pre-Licensed Professional, PSYD
Felix Deiss is a Pre-Licensed Professional with a PsyD and MA, dedicated to working with clients from diverse backgrounds who face a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, identity exploration, and trauma. His extensive experience includes volunteering in Emergency Rooms, where he provided counseling and advocacy for survivors of sexual assault. As a man of trans experience, Felix is particularly passionate about supporting queer and TGNC communities and has a rich background in working with emerging adults. He values developing a respectful and collaborative relationship with each client, recognizing that they bring unique knowledge and strengths to the therapeutic process. His aim is to facilitate the use of these strengths in creatively addressing the difficulties clients encounter, ultimately enhancing their overall life experiences. Felix appreciates the courage it takes to reach out for help and strives to make the process more navigable within the current health care landscape. He is committed to being an ally for clients, helping them explore their paths toward healing and empowerment.
Specialties
Anxiety Bipolar Depression Family Stress General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ PTSD/Trauma

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