Individual Therapy

We believe that anyone and everyone that wants to - make the most of their life, deepen their insight, and live to their full capacity - can benefit from individual therapy. Whether you know exactly what is bothering you or just have a general sense that things could be better, we can help. Our individual therapists specialize in the experience of life in forms of anxiety, relationship problems, depression, LGBT+ issues, addiction, trauma, career satisfaction, low self-esteem, and the kinds of challenges that come with day-to-day life, but the ultimate goal of all treatments and individual therapy is to help you reach your goals and improve your life.

Sometimes psychological challenges are simply that - short-term responses to stress. Other issues begin in childhood, before we have the skills or understanding of the world to manage them. These might manifest as quirks or eccentricities and, only later, turn into problematic anxiety or depression. Our biology also has a huge influence on our psychological and emotional makeup. Other issues may develop from decisions we make, often innocently, that lead to problematic patterns of behavior. All in all, your individual therapist will help you navigate the challenges of life with ease and satisfaction.

Many people have found individual therapy to improve their lives, helping them to feel happier and less overwhelmed. In fact, research has shown individual psychotherapy to help reduce symptoms as well as live life with more ease. Through the process of individual therapy, you will disrupt emotional habits and confront barriers, while staying accountable to your life goals. The process leads to lessened feelings of anxiety and stress, improved mood, less emotional dysregulation, and fewer symptoms; but, equally as importantly, people often gain greater self-awareness, compassion, love, courage and improved relationships. Through the process of reflection and self-study, you can open up your life in fulfilling ways.

As our name Tandem Psychology reflects, collaborative relationships are at the core of the work that we do. Individual therapy is a unique relationship between you - the expert on yourself - and our team - exceptionally trained and specialized clinicians. We strive to understand your story so that we can tailor our support to help you. In fact, research consistently demonstrates that the relationship between the client and the individual therapist is the biggest predictor of therapeutic outcomes. Far more important than the type of individual therapy, itself. This is why we strive for deeply connected personal relationships, where complete acceptance of self can lead to healing long-term change.

Just as your story is unique, the type of individual therapy or combination of therapies needs to be uniquely tailored to you. A trusting relationship with your individual therapist helps them to understand your goals and needs and work collaboratively to determine the best approach. Nonetheless, the type of individual therapy (e.g., CBT, EMDR, ACT, internal family system, relational therapy, mindfulness-based psychotherapy, etc) or therapies chosen are grounded in knowledge of large-scale research studies of millions of people, known as evidence-based practices. The length of individual therapy often depends on a person’s goals. Sometimes a course of individual therapy can be as few as one to six sessions, while sometimes it is much longer.

If you're looking for individual therapy in Chicago, you’re in the right place. Tandem Psychology has a team of experienced, highly effective individual therapists available in-person at our Lakeview offices or via telehealth. Contact us today to set up an individual therapy appointment.