Vanessa E. Ford is a licensed therapist who provides counseling/marriage therapy for people, families, and couples in Chicago. She creates a non-judgmental and supportive environment where her clients can begin to develop a sense of insight and control over their lives. Her treatment is given in 50-minute therapy sessions once a week in her private office north of Chicago. Her approach incorporates aspects of traditional insight-oriented psychodynamic psychotherapy, coupled with cognitive-behavioral counseling techniques. Remote telehealth sessions are available. For your convenience, street parking is available.
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VANESSA E. FORD LCSW, CADC REVIEWS
Vanessa is a fantastic therapist! I found her through the BCBS website - I wanted to find someone who was certified to provide EMDR therapy, who worked with LGBTQIA+ populations, and who was willing to dive into some of the tougher trauma work with me. I knew she was a great fit after our first session - she really took the time to get to know me and what I wanted to get out of therapy. Vanessa always makes me feel heard and understood, and she offers truly valuable insights that have helped me better understand myself. I am particularly amazed by the EMDR therapy process. We explored some early childhood trauma during our first EMDR session. When we first started, I was really anxious to think back to that time in my life and started to feel the beginning stages of a panic attack. By the end of that first session, I had no negative reaction to those memories whatsoever! In fact, I could look at that time in my life with a sense of compassion and empathy in a way I've never been able to before! It was a truly groundbreaking experience that has honestly changed my life, and I am still enjoying and benefitting from EMDR therapy with Vanessa now. She has also been extremely flexible with my chronic health issues and has been willing to meet me both in person and virtually depending on my needs. I would highly recommend Vanessa!
I highly recommend Vanessa Ford as a Therepist! I have been meeting with Vanessa once a week. My sessions came at a fairly critical time in my life and her direct but non-judgmental manner made hard topics easier to address. I have had experience in the past with therapy but Vanessa has a kind of grace that allows me to truly be open and honest to see what I need to see. She has helped me navigate current obstacles which previously seemed out of reach. Her knowledge and observations have opened my eyes to possibilities and a more fulfilling life. I would not hesitate to recommend her.
It was such a life changing and positive experience to have Vanessa as a therapist. She truly is great! She helped me through so much. She is professional, honest, extremely knowledgeable, experienced, down to Earth, understanding, caring. I could go on and on. I truly feel blessed to have found Vanessa.
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Urban Balance is a network of licensed practitioners who provide individuals, couples, and families counseling services. Their therapists are well-trained, talented, and compassionate. Urban Balance offers a safe and secure place to get help, feedback, advice, information, resources, and skills to handle life's ups, downs, and daily challenges. They offer short-term guidance, solution-focused therapy, and career advice. They rely on your strengths and direct you to achieve well-being, satisfaction, and achievement at home and work. They promote healing, growth, and healthy work/life balance. Urban Balance is providing teletherapy counseling services. strive to make counseling accessible and affordable.
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URBAN BALANCE LLC REVIEWS
I worked with Yana Melnik and she was just amazingly empathetic, knowledgeable and most of all, went out of her way to make me feel comfortable. Urban Balance was moving billing systems at one point and I realized I was not being charged correctly, but Yana stepped in and took care of it for me so I could just focus on my therapy. She also made me feel heard, took feedback in a very sporting way, and generated tremendous trust in me for her. I would highly recommend her - I was entirely new to therapy, esp for my condition, and I could not have asked for a better first therapist.
I am a clinician and refer to Urban Balance on a regular basis. They have a wide range of counselors who can assist clients with a variety of concerns from life transitions (career changes, births, deaths, relationships, developmental stages) to overall wellness to chronic mental health management. Their insurance-friendly model helps people obtain counseling without the fear that services will not be available. Urban Balance is known nationally for exceptional service, providing professional development opportunities for counselors, and for supporting he needs of their clients. I highly recommend Urban Balance.
I have always had good experiences with Urban Balance. I refer people all the time and have heard only good things. Insurance is a quagmire and they help with that part too. As a clinician, I highly recommend!
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Psychotherapy Associates of Chicago serves a diverse clientele of individuals, couples, and families in a quiet, comfortable therapy space. They provide Individual Therapy, Couples Counseling, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Family Therapy, Child Therapy and Group Therapy. Their therapists are relatable, warm and caring. Michael is the co-founder of Psychotherapy Associates of Chicago. He obtained his graduate degree from Smith College in 1999. He has a special interest in the clinical use of mindfulness and Buddhist psychology. PAC provides teletherapy and online counseling to all Chicago. They have served neighborhoods of North Center, Lincoln Square, Lakeview, Irving Park, and Ravenswood.
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PSYCHOTHERAPY ASSOCIATES OF CHICAGO REVIEWS
I have been coming here for over three years and cannot express how much it has helped me during this time. By doing therapy, I have found more clarity and have been able to go about my daily life in a more optimized and pleasant way. Jonathan’s psychotherapy technique is warm and inviting, and I never feel judged - I can be open at all times and don’t feel I have to pretend to be someone else or pressure to change. Jonathan has a real gift and I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to have a better grasp on life and know they have full support while doing so.
I cannot say enough good things about PAC. I have been seeing Jonathan for years he has exceeded all my expectations. Not only was I provided extensive Psychotherapy but they are very well rounded in how they give advice. Its a combination of Psychotherapy and giving you tangible things in your life to change that will help you make positive progress! I would send anyone I care about to them.
Emily is one of the best therapists! She's kind, open-minded, empathetic, and truly wants to help. I'm so grateful for her!
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