PSYCHOTHERAPISTS

KERSTIN O'CONNOR, LSW

She/Her

Accepting new clients in October!

Therapy is a deeply personal journey, and I strive to create a nurturing space where you can engage in meaningful exploration and transformation, no matter how big or small. This process invites courage and commitment, and I am here to ensure you feel valued, safe, and understood as you navigate your path toward self-discovery and healing.

I work with adults facing various challenges, including depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and grief. My integrated approach draws from psychodynamic, depth, and systems-oriented strategies, allowing us to explore the complexities of your experiences. I emphasize anti-racist, anti-colonialist, feminist, and LGBTQIA+ affirming frameworks and enjoy fostering curiosity about emotions, unconscious patterns, and the impacts of early attachments. These explorations aim to enhance self-understanding, support engagement within relationships and community, and open the door to meaningful transformation over time.

With a background in medical social work, I have specialized experience assisting individuals encountering chronic and terminal illnesses and navigating the complexities of caregiver roles. I also support healthcare professionals and individuals facing significant life transitions, such as entering college, changing careers, adjusting to relationship shifts, and navigating pregnancy, parenthood, and loss.

I invite you to reach out to me at kerstin@rogersparkcounseling.com to discuss our potential therapeutic fit. I welcome inquiries from individuals aged 18 and older and offer complimentary consultation calls to explore how I can best support you. I look forward to hearing from you and providing a space where you can feel heard and understood.

Reach out via email: kerstin@rogersparkcounseling.com

TONY COUTURIER, LPC, MA

He/Him

Accepting new clients in December!

Part of the process of therapy involves understanding that it is not a cure-all, a balm for the wider systemic issues that plague our society. Being human requires courage to face up to the huge task that is simply living in a world that is overwhelming. Psychotherapy draws on more than psychology and the techniques of counseling, it draws on the whole experience of being human. As such, I find it important to incorporate knowledge of the arts, philosophy, biology, and social sciences—when appropriate—into my practice

My primary focus is helping clients build trust and a safe relationship with which to explore deeper and more sensitive topics. Folks would describe my counseling style as warm, curious, casual, adaptable, and empathetic. I place emphasis on helping clients build insight and compassion for themselves through exploration of past and present.

My approach to therapy is integrative and trauma-informed, drawing together relational psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, gestalt therapy, and existential therapy. I strive to self-reflect and acknowledge how my own identities contribute to my worldview, privilege, and potential bias.

Specific concerns I have experience working with are trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, anxiety (existential & social), bipolar disorder, body dysmorphia, gender dysphoria, polyamory and non-monogamy, ADHD, substance abuse, and loneliness. I am comfortable working with adults 18+ of all backgrounds, and have particular experience working with LGBTQIA+ folks and neurodivergence. I am neurodivergent affirming, which means I see autism as an identity rather than a diagnosis.

I welcome inquiries and invite you to reach out to me directly via email: tony@humboldtparkcounseling.com or by phone: (847) 868-0272

MONIKA BORKOWSKA, LCPC

She/Her

Accepting new clients for in-person and telehealth!

Sometimes we find ourselves in a place in life when it’s difficult to figure out a better way forward or change the behaviors and patterns that don’t serve us anymore. Sometimes we find ourselves feeling lost or stuck in our relationships, careers and daily lives. Sometimes depression, anxiety, past experiences, grief or life challenges can get the best of us. Therapy can be a space to find a lighter path through the maze of life, to find a way to heal and liberate from challenging emotions, moods and behavior patterns, by discovering our true selves, our ability to heal and what authentically works for us.

I practice from a trauma-informed / person-centered approach using a blend of modalities to best fit the unique needs and personalities. I understand that people have internal resources to heal and change, but life can sometimes obscure these ways and therapy can help in uncovering our potential and true selves. I utilize mindfulness based techniques, ACT and Solution Focused Therapy. I’m also IFS informed which guides us to develop a more compassionate and accepting relationship with ourselves and all parts of us.

I believe that our unique backgrounds, culture, and experiences in society are crucially important and I strive to provide a safe and empathic space where discovery of authentic self and healing path can take place. Seeking therapy can be a daunting task and not always easy to make the first steps. I’m here to help make this process as stress free as possible.

Please feel free to reach me at monika@rogersparkcounseling.com or at (312) 788-7537 to set up a consultation. I also speak Polish.

MACKENZIE CANFIELD, LCSW

She/Her

As we walk through life, experiences are constantly being added to our “backpacks.” Our backpacks, at times, feel particularly heavy and uncomfortable, subsequently making daily experiences feel burdensome. I see therapy as a space to take off your backpack - a time to empty its parts and explore them with curiosity and self-compassion, hopefully putting them back inside feeling a little lighter. During sessions, I aim to hold space for all parts of your backpack, carrying them with you in ways that are collaborative and affirming.

My therapeutic approach is highly individualized, strengths-based, and eclectic. My sessions are typically informed by Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I also utilize trauma-informed practices and mindfulness-based strategies, and I approach challenges from a harm reduction lens. I show up to sessions with authenticity, warmth, and humor, and I always look forward to adapting these values to each session’s unique vibe.

I work with teens, young adults, and adults, along with couples and families. I have experience working with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, OCD, mood cycling, simple & complex trauma, and relational stress. In addition, I have helped many people who experience psychosis as well as those who struggle with their relationship to substances and related behaviors.

Starting therapy can be a difficult and vulnerable experience, and I am here to hold space for any, and all, emotions with you. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions as you start, and continue, this journey of taking off your backpack. All inquiries are welcome. mackenzie@humboldtparkcounseling.com

Sarah Yoo, LSW

She/Her

Starting therapy can be scary. Being vulnerable with a stranger takes a lot of courage and dedication. This is especially true if you are someone prone to privacy, logic or reason–or, perhaps you grew up thinking you need to hide your feelings in an effort to appear “strong.”

My own therapy journey has taught me that being in tune with your emotions doesn’t make you weak. In fact, it helps you become stronger than you could ever know. I’m here to help you discover the same for yourself.

We don’t learn in school how to work through significant transitions, make important life decisions, or build meaningful relationships. I want to support you through all of the challenges that get thrown your way. We will work together to practice compassion towards yourself, getting out of your own head, and appreciating all the joys and difficulties we experience simply by being human.

It’s important to me to create a safe and welcoming environment where anyone can feel free to talk about anything. My passion is to help you learn more about who you are and what matters the most to you. My hope is to guide you towards an even more evolved version of yourself–a version you may not have known could exist.

I’m currently accepting new clients both in person and virtually. You can reach me at sarah@humboldtparkcounseling.com.

JESSICA GENTRY, MA, LCPC

She/Her

“We are born in relationship, we are wounded in relationship, and we can be healed in relationship”. This quote by Harville Hendrix, also stated similarly by other psychological and spiritual thought leaders, concisely articulates the core reason I believe therapy can be so transformative. At the root of all the benefits therapy can provide, beneath the necessary treatment planning, assessment tools, psycho-education, and therapeutic strategies, lies the key ingredient to successful therapy- relationship. Which is why I am passionate about building genuine, trustworthy, and purposeful relationships with my clients, and equally passionate about individuals finding the right therapeutic fit, whether it be with me or someone else!

That being said, I generally work with adults and adolescents, age 13 and up. I delight in working with clients from various backgrounds and cultures, as I have a deep appreciation for the diversity of the human experience, and strive to approach each individual with humility and a sincere desire to understand. My clinical work is largely concentrated on supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, panic, grief, as well as those working through past or current trauma, navigating difficult life transitions, relationship issues, or struggles with identity.

I consider it my role to provide a safe space for my clients to process, to identify themes in their thoughts/emotions/behaviors, to make meaningful connections, and challenge self-defeating beliefs, all while we work collaboratively towards the specific goals they have for themselves. Ultimately, my hope is to assist my clients in developing a healthier ññrelationship with themselves and the world around them. Working from an integrative approach, I take into account one’s WHOLE self: mind, body, culture, spirituality, gender, etc..and often utilize techniques from CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), Person-Centered, and Solution-Focused frameworks.

If you have any questions, or if you would simply like to connect and talk through what you are looking for in a therapist/ what you are looking to work through in therapy, I’d be glad to schedule a 15 minute consultation to see if I might be a good fit, or if I can at least offer some support in your search. You can reach me at jessicagentry@rogersparkcounseling.com or at 773-217-8409

Tambien, hablo español, no soy un hablante nativa y todavía estoy aprendiendo, pero disfruto trabajando con hispanohablantes.

LINDA REMAKER, MA, LPC, NCC

She/Her

Accepting new clients for telehealth!

As a therapist, I often liken the work we do together to the Japanese concept of kintsugi (literally “golden joinery”), which refers to both an art form and a philosophy. In the art of kintsugi, broken pottery is repaired and reinforced with a lacquer mixed with powdered gold, which incorporates the cracks into the pottery’s overall “look.” Similarly, the philosophy behind the art form centers on embracing imperfections, flaws, and changes as part of an object’s history. When they are highlighted instead of hidden, so-called imperfections can tell a story and highlight an object’s uniqueness. Kintsugi reminds us that while we cannot change the past, we can rebuild ourselves in transformational ways, and therapy can offer us a place to do this powerful inner work.

My therapeutic approach is informed by my own background in the arts, education, and community organizing. Working together, I aim to empower you to rebuild your life in line with what matters most to you using your own unique strengths, talents, and life experiences. In therapy, we'll dig to uncover what drives you. Maybe you have a passion for the arts, or you thrive on advocacy work. We'll talk about ways to bring more of that vibrancy into your life, and we'll figure out tools to help reduce your distress.

As an LGBTQ+-, poly-, and neurodiversity-affirming therapist, I welcome and encourage exploration of gender, sexuality, race, religion/spirituality, and identity in the therapy room. No matter what concerns you bring to therapy, I will show up for you with my trademark warmth, acceptance, sincerity, and even a dash of dry humor when the moment calls for it.

Now more than ever, therapy can be an important way to build connection and restore your sense of well-being. I am currently accepting new individual clients ages 14+ for both virtual and in-person sessions. If you are ready to get started, you can reach out to me at linda@rogersparkcounseling.com.

Meridian Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Blue Choice, Marketplace/Obamacare, Cigna PPO, Open Access Plus plans, Aetna PPO , Meridian Medicaid, Medicare Part B

JON ROSENFIELD, MA, LCPC

He/Him

Seeking therapy is a courageous investment in your wellness. Our need for purpose and connection can be frustrated by experiences of invalidation, trauma, and loneliness, as well as systemic injustices like racism, gender-based oppression, and economic disparity.

I’ve had the opportunity to engage with clients from a diverse array of cultural identities regarding a range of issues like work-stress and career-transitions, anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, family-of-origin dynamics, and other challenges related to the ups and downs of living. I have worked with clients ranging in age from late-teens to 60s, and have extensive experience working with folks navigating challenges of early adulthood. Together, we can explore, process, and strategize new ways to experience and interact with the world.

My work with clients is influenced by a range of person-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approaches. I’ll work collaboratively with you to find a combination of perspectives, metaphors, and strategies that feel relatable, workable, and appropriate for your needs and goals.

I am accepting new clients virtually and welcome all inquiries. You can reach me at jon@rogersparkcounseling .com or ‪(224) 999-0342‬.

VERONICA "V" LOZANO, LCSW

She/Her or They/Them

EMDR Trained

I acknowledge that one’s healing journey is not linear because it takes time, work, having plan B when plan A doesn’t work out the way we hoped it would go, having plan C for plan B, etc. Most importantly, the need to develop some kindness and compassion with yourself to work through feelings or experiences that feel complicated, messy, or misunderstood.

As your therapist, I will listen to you with “ting” – a Chinese symbol that embodies listening with not only eyes and ears but with the mind, heart, and soul. My hope is to create an affirming and safe space for you to explore and vocalize your needs (crying and cursing allowed) as we work together to get you to a better place mentally, emotionally, or spiritually in whatever way you want to define that better. This is your healing journey and you are the expert of your life – I will be there to help guide you to find what you need to accomplish any goal you’d like to set for yourself. Together we will explore your strengths and areas for potential growth, identify your values, while getting insight or process things you’ve been through, and learn new skills for healing or transforming into your better, authentic you.

As someone who has faced many adversities, life challenges, has had their own struggles with physical health, born with Cerebral Palsy among other things, and mental health – I completely get how hard it is to not only ask for help but the challenges and the courage it takes to be vulnerable enough to ask for help from others – even, from yourself. I have years of experience working with a wide array of people of different lived experiences, and communities such as youth and adults (TGNC, cis gender men and women) living with HIV, sex workers, folx who experienced homelessness, have substance use issues, or co-occurring health issues as well as migrant communities.

Additionally, I like holding a safe and nonjudgmental, sex, body-positive space to talk about different areas of sexuality and sensuality. TGNC, consensual non-monogamy and polyamorous, kink, “pro-hoe” affirming. I acknowledge that many individuals have experienced some form of trauma or harm; from family of origin to other communities they are a part of (including religion). Unlike traditional mental health providers, I use trauma-informed, harm reduction approach to culturally stigmatized issues such as substance use, self-harm, and other survival strategies. I hold affirming and safe space to talk about living with a disability, both invisible and visible disabilities, or chronic illness. Other areas of specialties include identity development, bicultural lived experiences, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, grief/loss, adjustment disorders, stress management, and life transitions.

I am skilled in providing both individual and couples therapy as well as writing gender affirming surgery letters and emotional support animal letters.

I was born in Chicago and am of Mexican and Guatemalan descent. Ofrezco terapia en español.

I welcome all inquiries, you can reach me at veronica@rogersparkcounseling.com or at 773-669-5128.