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Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas

Therapy in Streeterville | Chicago, IL

Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas

High-functioning doesn't mean you're fine.

You're surrounded by some of the best the city has to offer. And still — something feels off.

That's more common than you'd think. High-achieving, busy, capable people who are quietly struggling. Anxiety that shows up as perfectionism. Depression that looks like productivity. Stress that just keeps compounding.

And if you're raising a teen in the city, you know how much pressure they're navigating too. Academic stress, social dynamics, big feelings they don't always know how to handle. Sometimes they need someone who isn't mom or dad to talk to.

Our Chicago office is just minutes from Streeterville. Convenient to get to, easy to fit in around a busy schedule. And if in-person doesn't work, we offer online therapy throughout Illinois.

Wherever you meet us, you'll get care that's personalized, culturally responsive, and focused on what actually matters to you.

Getting Started Is Simple

Take the first step today. Fill out our contact form or book a call with our Client Care Coordinator. We'll get you matched with the right therapist and answer any questions along the way.

No pressure. Just a conversation about how we can help you find your bright light again.

Therapists near Streeterville in Chicago, IL 

Rian Richardson

Empowering therapist helping you live your authentic life through cultivating  'main character energy'

​Rian's Specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Anger Management

  • Body Image

  • Cultural and Racial Concerns

  • Depression

  • Gender & Sexual Identity Exploration

  • Grief and Loss

  • Life Transitions and Stress Management

  • Relationship Issues​​​​​​​

📍 In-person therapy in Chicago, IL

💻 Teletherapy: Illinois, Texas

👥 Ages: Teens through Adults

Adam Scartozzi, MA, LCPC

Collaborative therapist helping you develop a flexible, resilient, and kind mind through lighthearted, thoughtful dialogue

​Adam's Specialties

  • Anxiety

  • ADHD

  • Anger Management

  • Cultural and Racial Concerns

  • Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain

  • Physical Disability

  • Men's Issues

  • Depression

  • Relational Concerns​

💻 Teletherapy: Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Florida

👥 Ages: Adults

Megan Bryk LCSW

Strength-focused therapist partnering with you to dig deeper and create meaningful change 

Megan's Specialties 

  • Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain

  • ADHD

  • Autism

  • Anxiety

  • Body Image

  • Depression

  • Relationship Issues

  • Life Transitions and Stress Management​​​

📍 In-person therapy in Chicago, IL

💻 Teletherapy: Illinois, Texas, Indiana

👥 Ages: Teens through Adults

Dr. Beth Marnix

Warm, collaborative psychologist connecting past experiences to present healing through a focus on a strong therapeutic relationship

​Dr. Beth's Specialties

  • Family of Origin Issues

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • EMDR

  • Anxiety

  • Women's Issues

  • Life Transitions and Stress Management

  • Relationship Issues​​

💻 Teletherapy: Illinois, Indiana, Texas, and residents of PSYPACT states

👥 Ages: Adults

Julie Gruca

Action-oriented therapist guiding you to break free from anxiety and build a fulfilling future

Julie's Specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • ERP

  • Body Image

  • Depression

  • Social Phobias/Social Anxiety

  • Women's Issues

  • Life Transitions and Stress Management

  • Relationship Issues​

📍 In-person therapy in Chicago, IL

💻 Teletherapy: Illinois

👥 Ages: Teens through Adults

Our Office

30 N Michigan Ave Ste 515
Chicago, IL 60602

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday

9:00 AM - 7 :00 PM

Friday

9:00 AM - 4 :00 PM

By appointment only

Phone

Driving Directions

1. Head toward N. McClurg Ct. 

 

2. Turn left onto N Fairbanks Ct

3. Continue onto N Columbus Dr

4. Keep left to stay on N Columbus Dr

5. Turn right onto E Monroe St

6. Use the left lane to turn right onto S Michigan Ave

7. Turn slight left into the 25 N Michigan Ave Parking Garage. McCormick Tribune Plaza and "the bean" will be on the left hand side. 

8. Our office is slightly further north at 30 N. Michigan Ave, on the left hand side. 

9. When you enter the building, check in with security staff. You will show a photo ID.  We are located on the 5th floor. The door to the suite is 515

Nearest Parking Garage

Millennium Garages - Grant Park North Garage


25 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60602

You Don't Have to Keep Going It Alone

High-achieving, busy, capable... and still struggling. That's more common than you'd think, and it doesn't mean something is wrong with you. It means you're human.

 

Reaching out is the hard part. Everything after that, we handle together. Fill out our contact form and we'll connect you with a therapist who gets it. Or start with a quick call if you'd rather talk first.

Either way, we're here.

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30 N Michigan Ave Ste 515,

Chicago, Illinois 60602

1500 W 38th St Suite 32,

Austin, Texas 78731

Contact

FX: 1-888-356-8766

We acknowledge that the Chicago office of Bright Light Counseling Center is located on the unceded land of the Potawatomi, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Myaamia, Kaskaskia, Kickapoo, Ho-Chunk, and Peoria Nations. We also acknowledge that the Austin office of Bright Light Counseling Center is located on the unceded land of the Tonkawa, Coahuiltecan, Jumanos, Comanche, Lipan Apache, and Sana Nations.We pay our respects to the elders, past and present, of these Nations. We are grateful for the opportunity to work and live on this land.

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