From our cozy offices to your own comfy couch, we’ll meet you where you are with therapy that gets results.
In-person therapy at two Chicagoland locations.
Virtual therapy anywhere in Illinois.
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“I've learned so much about myself and have built a bunch of new coping skills for stressful times.”
—L.S., CCP client
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“I feel so comfortable, seen, and supported in my sessions. The depth of knowledge and range of techniques brought to each session have significantly improved my mental health!"
—D.P., CCP Client
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“I have seen myself grow and change into a person who has less anxiety, more self-esteem, and a better relationship with myself, my friends, and my family.”
—S.B., CCP client
When Life Is Pulling You Under
Sometimes, it can feel like you’re swimming against a tide with no one around to help.
You’ve got all this dark water swirling around you – anxiety, depression, grief, loss, self-doubt, trauma – and no matter how hard you kick, you’re still just barely staying afloat.
You’re Not Alone Anymore
We want you to breathe a sigh of relief when you land on our website, plop down on our therapy couch, and think “at last, I don’t have to keep looking,” because you found us.
You’ve found a therapist who gets it. Finally, you feel seen, safe, and understood.
Welcome to Chicago Center for Psychotherapy (CCP)
We are so excited you are here.
Together, we’ll sort through the complicated thoughts and emotions that are weighing you down and holding you back.
We can’t wait to help you move forward, embrace who you truly are, and learn to swim with the tide rather than against it.
Our Specialties
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Anxiety
Get tools to handle your worries and find peace of mind.
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Depression
Lift the fog with support and strategies tailored specifically for you.
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Grief & Loss
Navigate loss with compassion, grace, and guidance.
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LGBTQIA+ Identity
Explore your identity in a safe space that celebrates who you are.
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Life Transitions
Embrace whatever changes life throws at you with confidence and clarity.
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Neurodiversity
Unlock the hidden super powers of your unique mind and learn to thrive in your own way.
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Play Therapy
Let kids process emotions and grow through creative play.
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Psychosocial Evaluations
Gain real world medical, legal, and residential documentation and support.
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Relationship Therapy
Strengthen your relationships with an improved toolset and open communication.
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Trauma
Heal from past wounds with trauma-informed somatic therapy.
Our Therapy Styles:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps you spot and change negative thought patterns so you can feel better and make better choices.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills like mindfulness to help you handle intense emotions while accepting yourself as you are.
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps individuals and couples reconnect by reshaping how they respond emotionally to each other.
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) uses eye movements to help you process and heal from past trauma in a new way.
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Feminist Relational Theory focuses on how society shapes our experiences, aiming to create fair and empowering therapy relationships.
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Harm Reduction focuses on reducing the risks of certain behaviors from a compassion-focused lens and without requiring total abstinence.
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Imago Relationship Therapy helps both couples and individuals transform conflicts into opportunities for healing and growth.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) views your mind like a family of parts that need to work together for you to feel better.
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Mindfulness-based therapy helps you stay present in the moment to reduce stress and improve emotional well-being.
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Motivational interviewing uses conversation to boost your motivation and help you work through mixed feelings about change.
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Person-centered therapy recognizes that you are the expert on your own experience and focuses on empathy and acceptance to help you find your own unique path to growth.
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Relational psychotherapy emphasizes how your relationships both past and present impact your mental and emotional health and helps you increase self understanding and build healthier connections.
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Somatic therapy works with the mind-body-connection to help release stress and trauma that may show up physically.
What healing looks like:
Drifting into sleep easily and staying there til morning, leaving nightmares in the past.
More belly laughs, smiles, and feeling good from the inside out.
No more panic attacks, just a calm, collected mind ready for whatever comes next.
Building deeper, more meaningful connections with those who lift you up and saying goodbye to the rest.
Figuring out your triggers, your glimmers, and what makes you tick.
Saying “no” and setting boundaries without guilt and making self-care a top priority.
Rolling with life’s punches and bouncing back with newfound resilience.
Cutting yourself some slack and learning to be your own best friend.
Finding new tools to deal with stress that don't involve unhealthy habits.
Making progress toward the life you want and staying true to your values.
Gaining clarity on what matters most and finding your direction.
Learning to celebrate and respect the person you authentically are.
Meet the Clinicians
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Nicole Rea, MA, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Practice Director/fearless leader, queer, neurosparkly, and ride-or-die for radical validation.
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Emma Epstein, MA, LCSW
Bilingual, adventure-seeking toddler mom who believes that you’ve got this.
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Charlotte Greiwe, MA, LPC
Queer, trans safe space with life experience, insight, and empathy to spare.
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Angel Kellark, MSW, LSW
Loves concerts, travel, and helping young people (especially kids!) and families learn to heal.
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Conor Klusendorf, MA, LPC, CRC, ADHD-CCSP
Glass-half-full kinda guy who’ll play video games with you while sorting out your life.
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Abigail Serafin, MSW, LSW
Baking enthusiast and queer plant mama ready to help you (and your relationships!) grow.
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Quinn Pennington, MSW Intern
Student intern from the University of Chicago offering therapy at a reduced sliding scale fee.
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Hannah Samaha, MSW Intern
Student intern from the University of Chicago offering therapy at a reduced sliding scale fee.
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