You may feel anxious, disconnected, or caught in patterns you can recognize but struggle to change. Perhaps your relationships leave you feeling alone, or other people’s expectations make it difficult to create your own life. Or you might feel stuck, overwhelmed, disoriented, or just seeking a sense of direction and purpose.
People come to therapy for different reasons. You may be considering meeting a therapist for the first time, returning after a pause, or looking for space to explore things more deeply.
At Fermata, we make room for uncertainty, conflicting feelings, and the parts of your experience that have been difficult to put into words. We begin by getting to know you. Our Chicago therapists would love to hear from you.
Our earlier relationships shape who we are and how we experience ourselves and other people. The past never stays entirely in the past: our history remains present in familiar patterns, difficult feelings, and the ways we navigate life’s challenges.
Psychodynamic therapy explores the past to understand the present. It recognizes the depth of our feelings and the complexity of our inner world. We believe that the difficulties that bring people to therapy have meaning, rather than being simply thoughts or behaviors to “fix.”
We approach therapy with curiosity, helping you become more aware of conflicts, longings, fears, and hopes that may influence your life in ways you do not yet fully understand. Through this growing awareness and the experience of sharing thoughts and feelings with a consistent, nonjudgmental therapist, change can emerge from within.
Individual Therapy
Therapy for Anxiety
Therapy for Depression
Trauma & Complex Trauma Therapy
Mourning and Grief Counseling
Therapy for Self-Esteem & Self-Worth
Therapy for Shame
LGBTQ+ Therapy
Therapy for Men
Therapy for Relationship Issues
Couples Therapy
Therapy for Problematic Sexual Behavior
Our therapists have experience helping adults of all backgrounds go deeper. Every person’s situation is unique, so each therapy is different. Our counselors and therapists provide in-depth, quality care for a wide range of mental health needs. Whether it is your first time or you are coming back to therapy, we will be able to help. Contact us if you have any questions or would like to make an appointment. You can meet in-person with our therapists in Chicago, or virtually throughout Illinois. We look forward to hearing from you and start this journey together!
SPECIALTIES
Anxiety |
Depression |
Relationship Issues |
Childhood Trauma & Complex PTSD |
Self-doubt |
Self-esteem Issues |
Shame |
Grief & Mourning |
Identity Issues |
Problematic Sexual Behavior |
Life-work Balance | Life Transitions | Cultural Adjustment | Life Meaning & Purpose
SPECIALTIES
Anxiety |
Depression |
Stress | Work-Life Balance | Career Changes |
Self-Esteem Issues |
Life-Meaning & Purpose |
Relationship Challenges |
Life Transitions | Cultural Adjustment |
Complex Trauma |
Grief & Mourning
SPECIALTIES
Depression |
Anxiety |
Loneliness |
Self-Esteem Issues |
Grief & Mourning |
Adjustment Issues | Complicated Family Dynamics |
Complex Trauma |
Relationship Challenges |
Identity Issues | Life Direction |
LGBTQ+ Therapy |
Non-Monogamy
SPECIALTIES
Trauma & Complex Trauma |
Intergenerational Trauma | Family of Origin Issues |
Relationship Issues |
Grief & Mourning |
Depression |
Anxiety |
Self-esteem Issues |
Self-injury | Chronic Suicidal Ideation | Sexual Abuse
SPECIALTIES
Anxiety |
Depression |
Trauma & Complex Trauma |
Substance Misuse | Work & Professional Challenges | Cultural Adjustment | Life Transitions |
Interpersonal conflict |
Separation |
Grief & Mourning |
Perinatal & Postnatal Transitions | Parenting Challenges
SPECIALTIES
Depression |
Anxiety |
Relationship Issues |
Complex Family Dynamics |
Complex Trauma & PTSD |
Gender & Sexuality |
LGBTQ+ Therapy |
Shame |
Grief & Loss |
Identity Issues |
Men’s Issues |
Problematic Sexual Behavior
SPECIALTIES
Anxiety |
Depression |
Childhood & Complex Trauma |
Sexual Abuse | Complex Family Dynamics |
Grief & Mourning |
Identity Issues |
Relationship Issues |
Self-Esteem Issues |
Women’s Issues |
Couples Therapy |
Personality Disorders
SPECIALTIES
Anxiety |
Depression |
Complex Trauma |
Self-Esteem Issues |
Relationship Challenges |
Complex Family Dynamics | Perfectionism | Anger Issues |
LGBTQ+ Issues |
Men’s Mental Health |
Identity Issues | Life Transitions |
Couples Therapy
SPECIALTIES
Anxiety |
Depression |
Grief Counseling |
Childhood & Complex Trauma |
Relationship Issues |
Family of Origin Dynamics | Chronic Illness | Spirituality Concerns | Addictions & Recovery | Identity Issues |
LGBTQ+ Issues |
Life Transitions | Life Meaning & Purpose
SPECIALTIES
Anxiety |
Depression |
Childhood & Complex Trauma |
Sexual Abuse |
Relationship Issues |
Family of Origin Dynamics |
Self-esteem Issues |
Perfectionism |
Shame |
Anger Issues | Cultural Adjustment | Life Transitions
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”
Our office is in Chicago’s Loop. We welcome adults from across the city, including the South Loop, West Loop, River North, Lincoln Park, and Lakeview. All our Chicago therapists also offer online therapy throughout Illinois.
OUR ADDRESS
53 W Jackson Blvd
Suite 1450
Chicago, IL 60604
