Relational Psychotherapy in Chicago
Evidence-based counseling that meets you where you are, and helps you get where you want to be.
In-person in The Loop & Humboldt Park • Telehealth statewide.
Chicago-based mental health counseling focused on you
Located in the Loop and Humboldt Park, Chicago
Welcome to a soft place to land.
Therapy is an opportunity to slow down, look beneath the noise of daily life, and understand the deeper forces shaping how you feel and relate to others.
Many of the emotional blocks, anxieties, or communication patterns we struggle with began as necessary ways to adapt and protect ourselves. When those old strategies stop working, they can leave you feeling stuck, exhausted, or disconnected from who you are.
Together, we work collaboratively to untangle these recurring loops, process past experiences, and build a clearer sense of self-worth and relational vitality.
I’m glad you’re here. Let’s find you again.
Ways we can work together
Counseling provided by Michael Olsen, Student Therapist at Agave Studio.
Supervised by Matt Barrington, PhD, LCPC.
Individual therapy
$105.00
60 minute sessions. Individuals (Adults, 18+)
Couples counseling
$105.00
60 minute sessions. Couples (Adults, 18+)
Youth & adolescent therapy
$105.00
60 minute sessions. Youth & Teens (Ages 12-17)
What to expect
Paperwork and Waiting
I will provide you with paperwork to complete either before coming to your initial session or as you wait. Our waiting rooms are quiet, private, and warm. Have a seat and I will come find you when the time comes.
First Session
During our first session, we will create a space to get to know each other in a safe environment. This helps me understand your hopes and intentions for therapy. Together, we can talk about next steps.
All of you is welcome here
I am currently welcoming clients for in-person sessions at our Loop and Humboldt Park offices, or via telehealth on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
My approach
My approach to therapy is depth-based and client-centered. Rather than offering surface-level fixes or empathizing you to death, we’ll focus on helping you uncover the deeper roots of your challenges.
Together, we’ll explore the patterns, emotions, and survival mechanisms that have shaped your life—and work toward loosening their hold. See how my approach shapes our work →
Things that cannot be talked about are often acted out.
Dr. Paul Hoard
Looking for immediate crisis support?
Please call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, dial 911, or view our Chicago Emergency Resources Page.
Please note that this practice does not provide 24/7 crisis intervention.