That Voice in Your Head Isn't Telling You the Truth.

Real Therapy for
Overthinkers and Overwhelmed Adults

Online Therapy in Illinois, Minnesota, Washington, Indiana, and Michigan

Empathic Counseling Services Based in Chicago

You want to feel balanced, positive, and enjoy your life, but most days you find yourself...

  • Overthinking and getting caught in downward spirals

  • Getting overwhelmed and burnt out

  • Comparing yourself and never feeling good enough

  • Chasing after perfection

  • Feeling lonely, like nobody truly understands you

  • Feeling like a burden to friends and family

  • Lying in bed, struggling to fall asleep

You know you’re being too hard on yourself, but you just can’t stop.

You’ve come to the right place to feel better.

Ivy Ellis Therapist Chicago

Finally…therapy that works.

Welcome,
I’m Ivy Ellis, LCSW (she/her)

Let’s be real - if you're at the point of frantically searching "therapy help ASAP," you've likely explored various solutions. You've given it your all, but none of the solutions have stuck. That's where I come in.

I believe therapy doesn’t have to suck. I'm not the type of therapist who sits back and nods, or resorts to the classic "how does that make you feel" approach. Instead, I dive right in to help you recognize the unhealthy patterns in your behaviors and thoughts. Moreover, I'll equip you with new skills and techniques to navigate challenges and create long-lasting changes.

I offer a free 15-minute consultation so you can get a sense of what it’s like to work with me. Building trust and comfort with your therapist is a crucial part of the therapy process.

Areas of Focus

  • Therapy-for-anxiety

    Therapy for Anxiety

    Quiet your spiraling thoughts and find a sense of calm.

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  • Therapy-for-Autistic-and-Neurodivergent-Adults

    Therapy for Autistic and Neurodivergent Adults

    Celebrate your unique strengths and reduce self-blame as you navigate a challenging world.

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  • therapy-for-trauma-emdr-therapy

    Therapy for Trauma (EMDR Certified)

    Resolve trauma and heal old wounds to lighten your burdens.

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  • Therapy-for-Pregnancy-Postpartum-and-Parenthood

    Therapy for Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Parenthood

    Learn to navigate change and stressors to help you feel more connected to yourself, your partner, and your child.

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