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Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy Solutions in Chicago
At Chicago Center for Contemporary Psychotherapy, we specialize in individual and couples therapy from a contemporary relational perspective. Our strength-based approach focuses on developing self-awareness, integration, connection, and creativity for clients facing challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions. We provide affordable psychotherapy services in downtown Chicago while maintaining an out-of-network status with most major PPO plans and in-network participation with BCBS PPO. Our sliding-fee scale ensures accessibility starting at $75 for those with financial need. Our team of experienced professionals includes internationally recognized experts in psychoanalysis, aging specialists, and academic counselors who bring decades of combined experience in psychiatry, psychology, and social work.We offer both in-person sessions at our Michigan Avenue and 53rd Street locations as well as teletherapy appointments via Zoom. Our therapists create safe, supportive environments where clients can explore emotional challenges and develop practical solutions through weekly or biweekly sessions tailored to individual needs. We maintain a collaborative therapeutic approach that emphasizes current life patterns rather than past history, focusing on helping clients achieve mindful, fulfilled futures through personalized treatment plans.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Teletherapy Sessions
Academic Counseling
Executive Function Coaching
Highlights and features
- We offer sliding scale fees starting at $75 for qualified clients
- Our team includes Spanish-speaking therapists and teletherapy options
- We accept BCBS PPO insurance and work with most major PPO plans
- Our therapists have decades of combined experience in mental health fields
- We provide both in-person and virtual therapy sessions across Chicago
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Our individual psychotherapy sessions help clients address emotional challenges like anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. Through weekly or biweekly sessions, therapists create safe environments for exploring personal patterns and developing coping strategies. This service focuses on current life challenges while building self-awareness and emotional resilience.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy addresses communication issues, trust concerns, and intimacy challenges in relationships. Our therapists facilitate constructive dialogues that help partners understand each other's perspectives while developing practical solutions. Sessions focus on improving relationship dynamics and strengthening emotional connections through collaborative problem-solving.
Teletherapy Sessions
Teletherapy provides accessible mental health support through secure Zoom video sessions. This service maintains the same therapeutic quality as in-person visits while offering flexibility for clients who prefer remote sessions. Available for both individual and couples therapy, teletherapy ensures continuity of care regardless of location.
Academic Counseling
Our academic counseling service helps students navigate educational challenges through personalized guidance. Counselors focus on developing essential skills like time management, organization, and structured problem-solving. This service supports students across various academic levels, from high school through graduate studies, with tailored strategies for success.
Executive Function Coaching
Executive function coaching develops critical life skills including attention, planning, and decision-making. Through structured sessions, clients learn practical techniques to improve focus and productivity. This service benefits individuals seeking to enhance their organizational capabilities and achieve personal or professional goals more effectively.
People
Kate Schechter, Ph.D.
Director
Internationally recognized expert in psychoanalysis, politics, and culture with 20 years of teaching experience at University of Chicago and Loyola University. Author of award-winning book on psychoanalysis and biopolitics.
Sarah Goldberg, Ph.D., LCSW
Psychotherapist
Specializes in psychoanalytic therapy for adults, adolescents, and couples with focus on aging research. Holds degrees from University of Chicago and Loyola University Chicago with extensive clinical experience.
Bill Hutchison, MA, Ph.D.
Academic Counselor
Educational counselor with psychoanalytic training specializing in academic coaching and executive function development. Helps students across humanities, social sciences, and STEM fields achieve educational goals through personalized mentoring.
Ray Noll, MSW, Ph.D.
Psychotherapist
Former postdoctoral fellow at Northwestern University's Sexualities Project with expertise in gender, sexuality, and social marginalization. Teaches courses on political belonging and psychoanalysis while maintaining a diverse therapy practice.
Questions
What therapy options are available?
We offer individual therapy, couples counseling, and teletherapy sessions through Zoom video conferencing.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with BCBS PPO and out-of-network with most major PPO plans.
Are sliding scale fees available?
Yes, we offer sliding scale appointments starting at $75 for those with financial need.
What are your office locations?
We have offices at 180 N. Michigan Avenue and 1525 E. 53rd Street in Chicago.
Do you offer Spanish language services?
Yes, we have Spanish-speaking therapists available for sessions.
What are your operating hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 8am-8pm and Saturday-Sunday 8am-4pm.
