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Gaelle Vernet, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

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Barry Tan, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

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Breon Rose, LCPC

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Emily Cassidy, LCPC

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Meg Lestina, LCSW, CAMS-II

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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La Grange, IL

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Elizabeth Marx, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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Ozell Adams, LPCC

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Mark Sharp, Ph.D.

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Oak Brook, IL

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Emily Francis, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Andie Celerio, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

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Chicago, IL

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Abby Brooks, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

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Sylvester Ndifor, PMHNP-BC

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Downers Grove, IL

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Christiana Romano, MA, LPC

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Chicago, IL

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Anthony DeGrenier, LPC

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Arlington Heights, IL

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Eliza Wells

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I am an integrative, systemic therapist who works with trauma, depression, anxiety, and complex PTSD (CPTSD). I’m a firm believer that therapy needs to mold... Read more

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Najila Harris, LPC, NCC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Verified

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Chicago, IL

Online & In-Person

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I am an experienced professional counselor who specializes in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders... Read more

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Ellysia Price, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Verified

Online & In-Person

Free initial consultation

Hi, I'm Ellysia! I am a neurodivergent and queer therapist and social worker, and am passionate about using connection and authenticity to promote healing. I... Read more

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Sarah Tyminski, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Verified

Online & In-Person

Warrenville, IL

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Angie D. Lee, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Online & In-Person

Oak Brook, IL

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Erica Alfaro, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

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Online & In-Person

Chicago, IL

Online & In-Person

Hello! I am the Founder of and Director of Counseling at AmWell Group PLLC; a group practice aiming to provide inclusive mental health counseling and... Read more

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Cynthia Okayama Dopke, LPC

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Park Ridge, IL

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Michelle Baich, LPC

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Certified

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Oak Brook, IL

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Rachael Zutty, ATR-BC,LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

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Chicago, IL

Online & In-Person

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Jill Yerkes, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Fernanda Ochoa

LPC Associate (Licensed Professional Counselor Associate)

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I am an experienced mental health counselor who is dedicated to helping individuals cope with anxiety, depression, trauma and adhd. I know that reaching out... Read more

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Christine Lozano, LCPC, ATR-BC, CCTP

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Certified

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Online & In-Person

Chicago, IL

Online & In-Person

Free initial consultation

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 13 years of experience in the field. I work with individuals ages 13 and up, supporting them with... Read more

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Dawn Harris

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Chicago, IL

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Shannon Woods, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Geneva, IL

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Nikitha Mattey, LPC

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Naperville, IL

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Nikitha offers a thoughtful, integrative approach to therapy grounded in compassion, cultural sensitivity, and deep respect for her clients’ lived... Read more

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David Gish, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Feeling anxious, stressed or depressed? There is help. I'm a highly trained therapist. I've been in the field over 20 years. My approach is very supportive and... Read more

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