Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy
Lakeview Center for Psychotherapy is a collaborative group of independent Chicago therapists dedicated to helping clients understand themselves better and feel better through personalized therapeutic approaches. Our inclusive team combines psychodynamic, integrative, and mind-body therapies to address depression, anxiety, trauma, couples therapy, and more. We serve clients in-person across Chicago's North Side neighborhoods and virtually throughout Illinois and participating states.Our collaborative structure fosters professional growth while maintaining a shared mission of cultural humility and client-centered care. With 15 dedicated therapy offices near public transit, we prioritize accessibility and convenience for all clients.
Services
Psychotherapy
DBT Therapy
Mind-Body Therapy
Couples Therapy
Child Therapy
Group Therapy
EMDR
Psychodynamic Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Eating Disorder Treatment
Highlights and features
- We offer flexible therapy approaches tailored to individual needs
- Our therapists specialize in evidence-based treatments like DBT and EMDR
- We prioritize cultural humility and inclusive care practices
- Collaborative team structure ensures comprehensive treatment options
- Experienced clinicians with specialized training in trauma and relationships
Services
Psychotherapy
Our psychodynamic therapy helps clients understand unconscious patterns affecting relationships and self-perception. This long-term approach addresses depression, anxiety, and childhood trauma through weekly sessions. Therapists help clients develop self-awareness and break recurring negative patterns.
DBT Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches emotion regulation skills for managing overwhelming feelings. Our program combines individual sessions with group skills training, helping clients with addiction, eating disorders, and personality challenges develop healthier coping mechanisms through structured weekly sessions.
Mind-Body Therapy
Body-focused therapies like EMDR and Somatic Experiencing help process trauma stored physically. These evidence-based approaches address PTSD and anxiety by reconnecting clients with bodily sensations in a safe therapeutic environment, typically requiring 8-12 weekly sessions for optimal results.
Couples Therapy
Specialized couple therapy addresses communication issues, infidelity, and parenting conflicts using integrative techniques. Sessions focus on improving emotional connection and conflict resolution skills, with therapists trained in Gottman methods and relational psychodynamic approaches for both monogamous and non-monogamous relationships.
Child Therapy
Child and family therapy addresses behavioral issues, anxiety, and developmental challenges through play-based interventions. Our specialists use attachment theory to strengthen parent-child relationships, offering both individual child sessions and family therapy components for comprehensive treatment.
People
Niquie Dworkin
Co-Director
Clinical psychologist specializing in eating disorders, substance abuse, and high-conflict couples therapy. Certified in Gottman methods and DBT, with expertise in family mediation and trauma treatment.
Kate Fiello
Co-Director
Licensed social worker with 20+ years experience treating eating disorders and mood disorders. Specializes in Jungian therapy and somatic practices, leading mindfulness-based group therapy sessions for emotional regulation.
Spencer Biel
Clinical Psychologist
15-year veteran treating trauma and treatment-resistant anxiety. Completed advanced psychoanalytic training at Austen Riggs Center, specializing in emotion dysregulation and relationship problems through psychodynamic approaches.
Nathan Dougal
Child Therapy Coordinator
Board-certified social worker with 19 years experience in child and family therapy. Completed Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute training, focusing on developmental psychology and intergenerational relationship patterns.
Lois Platt
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Doctor of Nursing Practice with 30+ years experience in medication management. Specializes in women's mental health, parenting challenges, and collaborative care models integrating therapy with psychiatric treatment.
Questions
How do I schedule an initial therapy appointment?
Contact our intake coordinator Kate Fiello at 773-525-3322 or through our website form to match with a suitable therapist based on your needs and availability.
What are your therapy fees?
Fees range $110-$210 based on therapist experience. Sliding scale options available through our externs and fellows program, determined by financial need without income verification.
Do you accept insurance for therapy sessions?
We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, and United Health Care. Out-of-network clients receive documentation for potential reimbursement through their insurance provider.
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide psychodynamic therapy, DBT, EMDR, mind-body approaches, couples therapy, and group therapy, with treatment plans tailored to individual client needs across all life stages.
Can I try multiple therapists?
Yes, we encourage finding the right therapeutic fit. You may interview different therapists to determine who best matches your personality and treatment goals.
Are virtual therapy sessions available?
We offer virtual sessions throughout Illinois and remote therapy in all participating states, maintaining the same quality of care through secure telehealth platforms.
