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Family therapy and counseling in Chicago, IL
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Navigate family challenges across Chicago's diverse neighborhoods with evidence-based therapy from Headway's network of 870 providers. Whether in Lincoln Park, Pilsen, or Hyde Park, access family-focused care designed to build stronger connections and resolve conflicts.
Hi! My name is Stephanie Harris and I am a licensed clinical professional counselor from Vermont, but currently living in Chicago. I am happy to help you with whatever you are facing in life right now. I work with individual adults and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, abuse, self-esteem issues, life transitions, and more. I have specialized training in helping people recover from trauma. Trauma can have a profound effect on how people view the world and relate to others, which is why a trauma-informed approach to treatment can be very helpful. I will help people heal from their painful and distressing experiences so they are able to feel more safe and secure in the world now. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Vermont and a Master’s degree in Counseling from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and a Doctorate in Psychology from Roosevelt University. I have experience working in private practice, crisis centers, in-patient hospitals, employee assistance programs, community mental health centers, and primary care clinics. I have worked with adults, couples, people with developmental disabilities, survivors of sexual abuse, people of the Latinx population, couples with infertility issues, and people facing deportation. I believe these experiences have helped me find multiple ways to connect with others and help them reach their goals.
I have my Master of Social Work from New York University and have worked in Social Services and Behavioral Healthcare for more than 26 years between New York City and Philadelphia. I offer individual therapy to support my clients in their work to live their best lives, whatever that means to them. I have experience working in inpatient psychiatry and outpatient counseling.
When stress starts to build, it can affect more than just your day-to-day life. It can impact your mood, your energy, and your relationships. I work with adults and couples who are navigating anxiety, depression, workplace stress, and burnout. Many of my clients are used to juggling responsibilities, caring for others, and pushing through difficult seasons until they realize they're no longer feeling like themselves. You might feel constantly overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, or like you can’t fully “turn off” your mind. At the same time, stress can begin to show up in your relationships through miscommunication, distance, or frustration, making it harder to feel connected and supported.
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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Family Therapist in Chicago
Looking for family therapists in Chicago starts with understanding what kind of support your family needs. Family therapy can help with parenting conflict, adolescent struggles, blended family dynamics, mother-daughter counseling, and communication patterns across generations. Family therapists are trained to work with the relational system, not just one person. As you compare options, look for therapists who list experience with your specific concerns, such as parenting therapy, family conflict, or parent-child relationships.
Chicago has many therapists across neighborhoods like the Loop, Lincoln Park, Pilsen, Hyde Park, and Rogers Park, which can make the search feel broad at first. In-person care may work well if you want an office near home, school, work, or transit. Virtual appointments can expand your options if coordinating schedules across multiple family members is the main concern. Session attendance may include the full family, parents only, siblings, or individual family members, so review therapist bios for details on structure, availability, consultation options, and approach before booking.
Family therapy in Chicago can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand your out-of-pocket expense before care begins. Headway helps you find family therapists who are accepting new patients, review bios, verify insurance, and see estimated costs before your first session. You can compare therapists by specialty, appointment format, availability, and insurance fit, then book directly when you’re ready.
If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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