Living in Wicker Park and Running on Empty?

We're a Chicago therapy practice that works with creatives, professionals, and anyone who looks fine on paper but feels worn thin underneath. Sessions happen online, so therapy fits between everything else instead of taking over your week.

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A Neighborhood That Never Really Slows Down

There's always a new spot to try, a show to catch, a friend in town, and work that follows you home. It's easy to look busy and connected while feeling stretched thin. If your walks on the 606 are meant to be your time but end up focused on your to-do list, we're here to help.

Therapy gives you one hour a week where you don't have to perform or keep up. You can just say what's true and start to figure out what's underneath it.

Maybe Some of This Sounds Familiar

  • You were excited to say yes to plans, and now you're dreading them. Or you replay a conversation the whole walk home.
  • You're getting everything done, and your mind still won't switch off at night.
  • You keep second-guessing a relationship that's actually good, or dating feels like an endless scroll of options.
  • A new job, a move, or a breakup has you feeling like you've outgrown the life you built.

Social anxiety, high-functioning anxiety, relationship worries, and big transitions are the heart of our individual therapy. We help you understand where a pattern comes from, so the change lasts longer than one good week.

Therapy That Fits Your Week

All of our sessions happen online. Log on from your apartment, a quiet room at work, or your car between errands. No cross-town drive, no waiting room, and no rearranging your whole day for one hour.

How We Work

Our therapists are relational, which really just means we're curious about the people and patterns in your life, not only what's going wrong. Even when you come on your own, we look at how your relationships, past and present, shape the way you think, feel, and react. Then we give you something practical to try that week.

We'll laugh with you when it fits, too. Therapy can matter a great deal without feeling heavy every minute.

You set the direction. Your goals, values, and lived experience guide the work, and our practice is affirming for people of every background, including LGBTQ+ and BIPOC clients.

When It Shows Up in Your Relationship

Sometimes the stress lands between you and your partner. If you keep circling the same argument, or you've felt more like roommates lately, couples therapy can help you find each other again. You don't need to be married, or in crisis, to start.

Who You'll Work With

Every Hearten therapist brings something a little different, and all of us work relationally. In your free consultation, we'll help you find the person who fits what you're carrying right now. You can also get to know our team before you reach out.

Daisy LeBlanc

Works with high-functioning, high-achieving clients who are feeling consistently overwhelmed.

Meet Daisy

McKenna Carmen

Works with couples and individuals navigating life transitions and relational challenges.

Meet McKenna

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have an office in Wicker Park?

No, and that's on purpose. We're a Chicago practice and every session happens online, so you can meet with your therapist from home or anywhere else in Illinois.

Does online therapy work as well as in-person?

For a lot of what brings people in, like anxiety, depression, and relationship stress, research shows online therapy works about as well as sitting in an office. What matters most is feeling understood by the person on the other side of the screen.

Do you take insurance?

We're in network with BCBS PPO, UnitedHealthcare PPO, and Aetna PPO. Plans vary, so it's worth a quick call to your insurer to check your mental health benefits. If you're out of network, we can give you a superbill to submit for possible reimbursement, and private pay is always an option if you'd rather keep insurance out of it.

What happens in the free consultation?

Think of it as a chance to say hello. You'll share a little about what's going on, ask whatever is on your mind, and we'll talk about whether working together feels right. No commitment and no pressure.

How do I get started?

Request a free consultation and we'll be in touch to find a time. Still deciding? Our guide on how to find a therapist in Chicago walks you through it.

Whenever You're Ready

You don't need a crisis to start therapy, and you don't need the perfect words. If something feels off, or you have a sense that life could feel better than this, reach out. We'd love to hear from you.

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