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Psychotherapy and Life Coaching 

Individual and group psychotherapy and life coaching in Chicago provided by a licensed clinical psychologist.

Individual Psychotherapy

Individuals come to therapy to change their lives. Our emotions, whether we are conscious of them or not, impact every aspect of our life.  Individual psychotherapy is  conducted in a comfortable and nurturing environment with the goal of promoting positive changes in one’s life.  It is beneficial in identifying and changing thoughts, feelings and patterns of behavior that are maladaptive.  As Socrates once said, “A life unexamined, is not a life worth living.” Working with a psychologist provides you with the opportunity to get to know who you authentically to help foster personal growth.

Some conditions that I treat:
Depression
Anxiety
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD
Eating Disorders
Sexual Disorders


Most major insurances accepted.

Group Therapy                    

Personal Growth Group Therapy: This long-term group emphasizes personal growth and self-actualization in a safe, therapeutic climate.  Making changes can be scary but this therapeutic group will provide you with a safe environment to assist you in helping discover your true path and enhance your life.  You will learn the process of self-discovery , how to heal from your past, identify your personal obstacles and how to challenge your self-defeating thoughts.  Meet and share with others who are on a similar journey. Lead by a licensed clinical psychologist  (3 month commitment)

Lifestyle Change Group:This short-term group will assist you in making  lifestyle changes. Making changes can be difficult but this therapeutic group will provide you with a supportive environment to assist you in making positive lifestyle to help you reach your health and wellness goals.  (12 week sessions)

Life Coaching                            Life Coaching assist you in discovering what's really most meaningful and important to you and then to develop a plan to achieve those things.  Coaching can help you eliminate any obstacles or blocks that stand in your way.  A life coach is someone who will work with you to help you succeed.  If you are a small business owner, entrepreneur, artist of all kind or anyone who is interested in making a dynamic change in their life, life coaching can be the tool you need to help you succeed.   Lifestyle coaching is also available to help support you while you make lifestyle related changes such as nutritional and exercise changes.

Life Coaching services over the phone starting at only $100 per month for 1 hour.  Coaching will help you with your life goals such as career, personal, health or weightloss goals.  Transform your life today!  Start now! Receive a free copy of Discovering Inner Peace with your subscription. 


Services provided by 
Christina Samycia, PsyD


Licensed Psychologist

77 W Washington, #1601  Chicago, Illinois
Call (312) 285-5287
to make an appointment

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