Therapists in Evanston Chicago - Empowering Your Healing Journey

Welcome to Chicago Therapy Group, where we support you through some of life’s most challenging moments. Whether you’re experiencing marital problems, difficult emotions in your personal life, or feel like you can’t catch a break — Chicago Therapy Group is here to help you overcome whatever challenges you’re facing with compassionate and diversified talent on our team.

If You Struggle With…

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Grief and Loss

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Eating Disorders

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

  • Identity Formation

  • Chronic Illness

  • ADHD Challenges

  • Shame and Self-Esteem

  • Parenting Challenges

  • Relationship Stress

  • Professional/Academic Stress

  • Complex and Childhood Trauma

  • Existential Issues

  • LGBT+ Specific Stressors

  • BIPOC Specific Stressors

  • Men’s Issues

  • Family of Origin Complexities

Our Chicago Therapists Are Here to Help

Through therapy, we can discover solutions to your challenges, equipping you with compassionate coping tools for the present and beyond.

If the vision of a more self-aware, authentic, enriched self resonates with you, we're eager to support and journey with you.

Reach out to us today.

Evanston Chicago Therapy Services

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    Adoption Issues

    Providing support and counseling to individuals and families dealing with the unique challenges and emotional impacts associated with adoption, including attachment issues, identity formation, and familial relationships.

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    Ecotherapy

    A therapeutic approach that involves nature-based activities and experiences, aiming to improve mental well-being by fostering a connection with nature.

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    Anger Management

    Counseling aimed at helping individuals recognize triggers and learn effective coping and expression mechanisms to deal with anger in a healthier and constructive way.

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    Support for Communities and People of Color

    Specialized support and therapy services addressing the unique mental health needs and experiences of racial and ethnic minority groups, focusing on cultural sensitivity and inclusivity.

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    Premarital Counseling

    Therapeutic services for couples who are engaged to be married, focusing on enhancing communication skills, resolving conflicts, and addressing any potential areas of concern before marriage.

  • Emerging Adulthood Challenges

    Description goes hereSupport for young adults navigating the transitional phase of emerging adulthood, addressing issues such as identity exploration, instability, self-focus, and feeling in-between adolescence and full-fledged adulthood.

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    Loss of Faith in Self

    Therapeutic intervention focusing on individuals experiencing a diminishing belief in their own worth or abilities, aiming to rebuild self-esteem and self-confidence.

  • Crisis in Purpose/Meaning

    Counseling for individuals grappling with a lack of meaning or purpose in life, focusing on exploring personal values, goals, and existential concerns to rebuild a sense of direction and fulfillment.

  • Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence Support

    Providing support, counseling, and safety planning for individuals who have experienced sexual assault or violence from an intimate partner, focusing on trauma-informed care and recovery.

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    Bipolar Disorder

    Services aimed at supporting individuals with bipolar disorder, addressing the unique challenges of mood swings, manic and depressive episodes, and assisting in developing coping mechanisms and management strategies.

Take the first steps to healing and leading a more balanced life with our compassionate therapists

  • Let go of the chains of negative thinking and self-doubt and discover the power within yourself to change for the better. We all want a life filled with joy, balance, and purpose - and we can help you achieve that.

  • Step out into the world with a stronger sense of self. Embrace life’s challenges with the confidence of knowing you have the innate ability to overcome anything set before you on your path.

  • Remove stumbling blocks in your life that keep you from leading the life you want to live. Whatever your vision for your future is, we want to be compassionate guides to you on your path of healing.

When You Choose Chicago Therapy Group, You Get:

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    Experience & Expertise

    Our team is comprised of licensed therapists with a wide range of specialties. Each has years of experience serving the Chicago area, particularly the Evanston community where we call home.

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    Holistic Approach

    We believe that therapy should take into account the whole person – how they are doing physically, socially, mentally, and spiritually. We strive to truly listen to your needs and respond with this holistic outlook on your mental health.

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    Easy Accessibility

    Situated in the heart of Evanston, our clinic is just a short commute for all Chicago residents. We also offer online therapy sessions for those who find it more convenient.

If you're ready to

• Start enjoying life again

• Find balance 

• Live authentically

Then let's get connected!

Therapists located at our Evanston office

  • Caroline Ost, LPC

    Areas of Focus: LGBTQIA+, gender identity, sex therapy, non-monogamy/alternative relationship structures, religious trauma, and spirituality

    Location(s): Telehealth, Evanston

  • Matthew Lessack, LCPC, LMHC

    Areas of Focus: Anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, life transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, chronic pain, self-esteem, ACT, mindfulness

    Location(s): Evanston, Telehealth

  • Julie Shevrin, LCSW

    Areas of Focus: Depression, anxiety, shame and self-esteem, emerging adulthood challenges, complex trauma, loss of faith in self, crisis in purpose/meaning, relationship stressors, PTSD, grief and loss

    Location(s): River West, Evanston, Telehealth

  • Jelena Bulic, M.A.

    Areas of Focus: PTSD/CPTSD, immigration, mood disorders, grief, chronic illness, relational issues, phase-of-life issues (marriage, parenting, divorce, retirement), systemic oppression (LGBTQ+, minorities), existential issues (fear of death, personal and professional values, self-actualization), neurodiversity-related challenges

    Locations: River West, Evanston, Telehealth

  • Tim Lo, LCSW

    Areas of Focus: Depression, anxiety, OCD, relationships, premarital counseling, ADHD, and college students

    Location(s): Telehealth

  • Lara Oppenheimer, LCPC, ATR

    Areas of Focus: Depression, anxiety, grief and loss, complex trauma, adjustment to life changes, family of origin issues, adoption, chronic medical conditions, LGBTQIA+, expressive art therapies, mindfulness, somatic therapies, ecotherapy

    Location(s): Evanston, Telehealth

  • Manya Treece, LCSW

    Areas of Focus: Mood disorders, grief, trauma, adjustment to life stage changes including parenting and trauma

    Location(s): River West, Evanston, Telehealth

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Evanston Therapists

  • Yes, we offer virtual therapy sessions to ensure everyone can access the care they need, regardless of location or mobility constraints.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story oncontact@chicagotherapy.comerence.

  • Please contact us through our phone number (312) 646-0342 or our contact page. We respond within 24 hours.

  • The first step to getting connected to a therapist is choosing one that best matches your needs. Our therapists have a wide range of specialties able to help a number of areas. After you’ve decided which therapist you’d like to work with, schedule an intake session where we will verify your insurance and connect you with your therapist.

  • In most cases you can contact your insurance provider directly to find that information, however our practice administrator should be able to pull your benefits allowance and other information as well. Contact us today with any billing or insurance questions, and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.

  • After becoming a client, you will create an account on our client portal, which will allow you to pay at your convenience.

  • Finding the right therapist can be a challenge, which is why we purposely employ a diverse selection of therapists each with their own unique skill sets and specialties. From eating disorders to low self esteem - no matter what mental health issue you’re going through – we have someone on our team who can help. Schedule a consultation with one of our team members today.

Neighborhoods in Chicago We Serve

Rogers Park

Sauganash

Andersonville

Hyde Park

Chinatown

Albany Park

Little Village

West Ridge

North Park

Lake Meadows

Lincoln Park

Bucktown

Humboldt Park

Ravenswood

Wicker Park

Edgewater

Lake View

Jefferson Park

Lincoln Square

Logan Square

Evanston

 

Connect with Our Mental Health Therapists in Evanston, IL Today

Our Evanston therapists are here to help you through life’s most challenging moments. Whether you’re having relationship problems, struggling with addiction, or just haven’t been feeling yourself lately, we are here for you. Schedule a consultation with one of our team members today.