Online Therapy for Adults in Evanston, Illinois

Online Therapy for Adults in Evanston, Illinois

Located just north of Chicago, Evanston is home to Northwestern University and a diverse community of students, professionals, and families. With so much happening—academically, socially, and professionally—it’s common to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stretched thin.

Many of the clients I work with appear “fine” on the outside, but internally feel stuck in patterns of overthinking, overwhelm, or burnout.

In therapy, you’ll have space to get at the root cause of these unhelpful patterns and behaviors, and move towards leading a life that feels worthwhile.

Therapy for College and Graduate Students in Evanston, IL

As home to Northwestern University, Evanston is filled with students navigating academic pressure, social expectations, and major life transitions. Many Northwestern students describe living in the “Northwestern bubble,” where there’s pressure to get all A’s, join every extracurricular, and land the perfect job. It can often feel like everyone else has their life together, while you’re falling far behind.

Even when things seem to be going well, it can still feel like a lot to carry.

Therapy can help you:

• Manage academic stress and reduce burnout

• Work through anxiety, perfectionism, and overthinking

• Navigate relationships and identity development

• Build routines that support focus, sleep, and motivation

While CAPS at Northwestern often focuses on short-term support, I provide ongoing online therapy for students in Evanston who are looking for more consistent, long-term care. I also help students request and get academic accommodations, helping remove barriers to your education.

Therapy for Women in Burnout in Evanston

Many women are balancing multiple roles and expectations—career, relationships, family, and personal goals—all at once. In a place like Evanston, with its proximity to Chicago and high demands, that pressure can feel even more intense.

Over time, it can lead to burnout, exhaustion, and feeling disconnected from yourself.

Therapy can help you:

• Understand the patterns contributing to burnout

• Set more sustainable boundaries to have healthier relationships

• Reconnect with your needs and priorities to feel more like yourself again

• Feel less overwhelmed and more present

I also offer specialized therapy services to women and birthing people for pregnancy, postpartum, and new parent transitions.

Therapy for Anxiety and Overthinking in Evanston

Anxiety can show up as constant overthinking, difficulty relaxing, or feeling like your mind never fully shuts off.

Therapy for anxiety in Evanston can help you:

• Spend less time stuck in rumination and feel more present

• Develop coping strategies to manage fear, anxiety, and panic in stressful situations

• Reduce physical symptoms like muscle tension, headaches, and stomach discomfort

• Gradually face situations you’ve been avoiding so your life feels fuller and less restricted

I use approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help reduce symptoms of anxiety.

Therapy for Autistic and Neurodivergent Adults in Evanston

I offer neurodiversity-affirming therapy for autistic and neurodivergent adults in Evanston.

Many clients I work with are:

• Late-diagnosed or self-identifying

• Used to masking or adapting in ways that lead to burnout

• Navigating a new identity, challenging relationships, or sensory overwhelm

Therapy focuses on helping you better understand your patterns, work with your strengths, and create a life that feels more sustainable and authentic—one that works with your brain, not against it.

EMDR Therapy in Evanston for Trauma and Anxiety

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy helps your brain process painful or overwhelming experiences so they feel less intense and less present.

It can be helpful if you:

• Feel stuck in patterns that don’t shift with insight alone

• Experience strong emotional reactions to triggers

• Struggle with anxiety connected to past experiences

Online Therapy in Evanston, IL

All sessions are held virtually, making therapy flexible and accessible. Many clients find that being in their own space helps them feel more comfortable and open.

I provide online therapy to adults in Evanston and throughout Illinois, including nearby areas like Wilmette, Winnetka, and Chicago. I am also licensed to work in Michigan, Indiana, and Washington

Reach out to schedule a free consultation and see if this feels like the right fit.