Business Details
Affordable Psychotherapy Services in Chicago for Individuals and Couples
At Chicago Center for Contemporary Psychotherapy, we are dedicated to helping individuals and couples achieve emotional growth and fulfillment through a contemporary relational approach. Our team of experienced therapists combines psychodynamic principles with modern research on neurobiology and human development to create personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs. We prioritize building strong therapeutic alliances, fostering self-awareness, and addressing challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions.With a commitment to accessibility, we offer sliding-scale fees starting at $75 and accept BCBS PPO insurance. Our services include individual therapy, couples counseling, teletherapy sessions, and specialized academic counseling for students. We believe therapy should be a collaborative, active process that empowers clients to overcome internal constraints and cultivate meaningful, fulfilling lives.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Teletherapy
Academic Counseling
Executive Function Coaching
Highlights and features
- We offer sliding-scale fees starting at $75 for financially eligible clients.
- Our therapists are trained at top institutions and have decades of combined experience.
- We provide both in-person and teletherapy sessions for flexibility.
- Spanish-speaking therapists are available to serve diverse communities.
- We accept BCBS PPO insurance and work with most major PPO plans.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy addresses emotional challenges like anxiety, depression, and relationship issues through weekly sessions. Our therapists create safe environments for self-exploration, helping clients develop coping strategies and self-awareness. This service supports personal growth by examining patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that impact life satisfaction.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy resolves conflicts around communication, trust, and intimacy through weekly sessions. Therapists facilitate constructive dialogue, helping partners identify strengths and address underlying issues. This service focuses on improving relational dynamics and fostering mutual understanding to strengthen connections between couples facing various challenges.
Teletherapy
Teletherapy provides accessible mental health support via Zoom for clients unable to attend in-person sessions. This service maintains the same therapeutic quality through secure virtual platforms, offering flexibility for busy professionals or those in remote locations while ensuring continuity of care during life transitions.
Academic Counseling
Academic counseling helps students navigate educational challenges with personalized strategies for time management and goal setting. This service supports high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in developing organizational skills, improving focus, and building confidence to achieve academic and career aspirations through structured guidance.
Executive Function Coaching
Executive function coaching targets attention, planning, and problem-solving skills for individuals struggling with organization. This service empowers clients to improve productivity and self-regulation through practical techniques, addressing challenges related to work-life balance and daily task management across various professional and academic contexts.
People
Kate Schechter
Director
Dr. Schechter is a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist with over 20 years of teaching experience at the University of Chicago and Loyola University. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and directs the Psychoanalytic Scholars Program at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute.
Sarah Goldberg
Psychotherapist
Dr. Goldberg specializes in psychoanalytic psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and couples. She received her Ph.D. from the Institute for Clinical Social Work and focuses on psychoanalysis and aging, with extensive experience working with midlife and older adults.
Bill Hutchison
Academic Counselor
Bill holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Chicago and specializes in academic counseling and executive function coaching. He helps students develop essential skills for academic success and guides them through college and graduate school admissions processes.
Ray Noll
Psychotherapist
Dr. Noll received her Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in Anthropology and Political Science. She has extensive experience working with marginalized populations, including running a group for queer individuals at Cook County Jail since 2010.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer individual psychotherapy, couples therapy, teletherapy sessions, academic counseling, and executive function coaching tailored to each client's needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network for BCBS PPO and out-of-network providers for most major PPO plans. We do not accept Medicare or Medicaid.
Are sliding-scale fees available?
Yes, we offer sliding-scale appointments starting at $75 annually for clients with demonstrated financial need.
Do you provide teletherapy options?
Yes, we offer teletherapy appointments via Zoom for clients who prefer virtual sessions or cannot attend in person.
Are Spanish-speaking therapists available?
Yes, we have Spanish-speaking therapists. Contact us directly to schedule an appointment with one of our bilingual providers.
