Michael Keigher, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Chicago, IL
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
After ten years of working in education, I’m transitioning to private practice and looking forward to working with you. Together, we can explore ways to make meaningful changes in your life.
Feeling like a mess in a world that wants you to have it all figured out? Same. That’s why I work with young adults who are anxious, burnt out, and in the thick of transitions. Let’s be honest: Change is hard, even when it’s good or what you chose. Whether you're starting college, navigating early adulthood, managing relationships, or facing big questions about who you are and what you want. Here's the thing... You don't need to go through it alone. Therapy can be the space where you process and figure things out. And with me, therapy is without judgment, pressure, or weird florescent lighting.
My clients are often reflective, engaging, and open. Together, we create space for real conversations, reflection, accountability, which leads to insight and change. I’m a big believer that healing doesn’t have to be heavy, but can also be light.
You don’t need to have a specific “goal” to start therapy. You might just be tired of pretending you’re fine. You might want to stop spiraling at 2 AM, or to figure out why the smallest things feel so overwhelming. You are not broken. You’re doing your best. Let’s start there and get to work.
License
License(s)
Education
Aurora University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$125 - $150Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Venmo
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Out of Network
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
- Carelon Behavioral Health
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Betrayal Trauma
- Body Image
- Bullying
- Career
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Family Conflict
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Internet/Social Media Addiction
- LGBTQIA+
- Learning Disabilities
- Men's Issues
- Mental Health Professionals
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Sex and/or Pornography Addiction
- Sexual Identity
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Play Therapy & Sandtray
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- People with Disabilities
- Autism
- Trauma Survivors
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media