About Us

Chicago Psychotherapy, PLLC is a private therapy practice with locations in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago and downtown Evanston, IL. Founded by Dr. Caroline Adelman in 2014, Chicago Psychotherapy has grown into a multi-disciplinary team of Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers, and clinical trainees, offering individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy and group therapy, in addition to assessment, parenting workshops, school-based services, and clinical training. We support clients of all ages, from all walks of life. We believe in seeing clients for their strengths, understanding individuals in context, and working collaboratively with clients and their families in meeting treatment goals. We use gold-standard, culturally-responsive practices to support our clients, with an emphasis on tailored applications of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family Systems Therapy (FST), and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). Our assessment services focus on helping clients to gain understanding of their unique profiles, strengths, and support needs, so that they can get the therapeutic, academic and/or workplace supports needed to thrive.

Our “Why”

As an organization, we are committed to closing the gap between the best available evidence-based practices and the mental health services being offered in our communities. We are here because we believe that great therapy has the power to transform lives, relationships, and our collective future. We believe that our clients are the experts on their own lived experiences and values, and that we can work in partnership, using evidence-based strategies, to help our clients move in the direction of their highest purpose, values, and goals. We believe in building on what works, collaborating with our clients, and respecting the personal and cultural contexts of every individual, family, and organization that we serve. Our team at Chicago Psychotherapy will center your humanity and our own in every interaction, because we fundamentally believe that creating a better future starts with treating all individuals with kindness, curiosity, and respect. If these core principles resonate with you, we would be honored to support you, your family, or your organization.