As we have gone through this series, you have gotten to know several professionals from various states. Now I want to focus on 5 awesome Therapists in Illinois you should know! They all have different specialties and I can personally vouch for them! If you’re in Illinois and you’re looking for a Therapist – this list is a great place to start!
Meet Danielle Kepler, LCPC: Seida @ FTHC: Where in the city is your practice? Danielle @ DK Therapy: On Michigan Avenue (Michigan/Van Buren) in the Fine Arts Building across from Grant Park
Seida @ FTHC: What is your therapeutic specialty? Danielle @ DK Therapy: I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, life transitions, and depression. I also specialize in working with couples (dating, pre-marital, married). I mainly use CBT, ACT and The Gottman Method.
Seida @ FTHC: What are some hobbies you enjoy outside of work? Danielle @ DK Therapy: Traveling, backpacking and hiking as well as weight lifting.
Seida @ FTHC: Where can potential clients reach you? Danielle @ DK Therapy: Potential clients can contact me through my website www.dktherapy.com. I have online scheduling on my website and they can make an appointment through there. They can also e-mail me at danielle@dktherapy.com or call at 312-248-3190. I have daytime, evening and weekend appointments available.
Meet Andy Young, LCPC, CADC, CPAIP: Seida @ FTHC: Where in the city is your practice? Andy @ New Prairie: New Prairie Counseling Center is at 360 W. Butterfield Rd. Suite 120, Elmhurst, IL 60126. It's right around the corner from Drury Lane and Oak Brook Mall.
Seida @ FTHC: What is your therapeutic specialty? Andy @ New Prairie: I specialize in families struggling with marriage problems, infidelity, addictions, and child behavior issues. I'm a strengths-based, solution-focused therapist using Gottman-based couple's materials, and Love and Logic parenting resources.
Seida @ FTHC: What are some hobbies you enjoy outside of work? Andy @ New Prairie: I am a musician as well as a therapist. Music is an important part of my own self care. I also love spending time with my wife and two kids.
Meet Dr. Sam Lussier: Seida @ FTHC: Where in the city is your practice? Dr. Lussier: Bridgeport 1200 W. 35th St. Chicago, IL 60609 in the Bridgeport Art Center
Seida @ FTHC: What is your therapeutic specialty? Dr. Lussier: Family therapy - Children and Adolescents
Meet Dr. Margot Mahan: Seida @FTHC: Where in the city is your practice?
Dr. Mahan @ Mahan & Associates: I practice in Naperville. I have had an office there since 2000. I have a small group practice.
Seida @ FTHC: What is your therapeutic specialty?
Dr. Mahan @ Mahan & Associates: I specialize in Trauma- especially interpersonal trauma, disrupted attachments, adoption, developmental concerns, chronic illness/pain, relational concerns. I love working with postpartum depression because I enjoy working with the mother infant together. I am trained as a social worker, marriage & family therapist & clinical psychologist. I work as a consulting psychologist also for DCFS. I find this to be challenging, enjoyable and a good fit with the treatment I participate in with my clients in Naperville.
Seida @ FTHC: What are some hobbies you enjoy outside of work?
Dr. Mahan @ Mahan & Associates: I love to hang out with my daughter. I am trained as a chef, so I enjoy cooking and eating good food paired with just the right wine. I love to read and wish I had more time for this. I enjoy being outside and want to create a garden in my yard.
Seida @ FTHC: Where can potential clients reach you?
Dr. Mahan @ Mahan & Associates: I can be reached at 630-596-9106.
Meet Kate Evans, MA, LCPC: Seida @FTHC: Where in the city is your practice? Kate @ Evans Therapy: My practice is on the east side of St Charles on N 11th Ave off Cedar Ave in the big Cedar Avenue Business Center brick building set back from Main street.
Seida @ FTHC: What is your therapeutic specialty? Kate @ Evans Therapy: My overall focus is on women's empowerment. Helping women to care for themselves and find the strength that already lies within them. Some specific areas I focus on are trauma, divorce support, and low libido in women. I'm also an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) certified therapist.
Seida @ FTHC: What are some hobbies you enjoy outside of work? Kate @ Evans Therapy: I love to travel and was able to go to Tahiti this year. I have a trip to Iceland planned for next year. I enjoy pilates, yoga and love to read the classics and mystery novels.
Seida @ FTHC: Where can potential clients reach you? Kate @ Evans Therapy: Potential clients may contact me at:
