Kathryn Wax, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Kathryn Wax, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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Professions: Life Coach, Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Telephone: 681-292-6685

Billing and Insurance:

I am an in-network provider for:

  • Aetna
  • Blue Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • BlueCross/BlueShield
  • Optum
  • Optum/United Health Care
  • United Behavioral Health
  • United Health Care
  • UnitedHealthcare
Weekend Availability
Evening Availability

Therapy in:

2835 N. Sheffield Ave

Chicago, Illinois, 60657

840 W. Irving Park Rd

Chicago, Illinois, 60613


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What's My Approach to Therapy?

You don't have to be in crisis to reach out. Sometimes it's the quieter struggles, the patterns you can't seem to break, the persistent feeling of being stuck, or the sense that you're not quite living the life you're capable of, that deserve just as much attention as the more acute ones. Wherever you are in your journey, therapy can be a powerful catalyst for change. With many years of experience in the field, I work with a broad range of individuals navigating a wide variety of challenges. Whether you're managing something that feels overwhelming or simply addressing something that has been holding you back, my approach remains the same: to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and create meaningful, lasting change. I am an active and engaged participant in the therapeutic process. I listen carefully and attentively—not only to what is being said, but to the larger picture that emerges over time. I am consistently working to identify the underlying patterns, barriers, and cycles that may be keeping you stuck or preventing you from moving forward. Therapy with me is collaborative, structured, and driven by genuine investment in your growth. Our work together will focus on building practical skills, cultivating self-awareness, and fostering the internal shifts that lead to real, sustainable change. I place great value on helping clients develop a thorough understanding of themselves, because insight is the foundation of empowerment. When you understand the why behind your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, you gain the ability to respond to your life with greater intention and clarity. My goal is not simply to help you feel better in the short term. It is to help you become the most grounded, capable, and authentic version of yourself, and to equip you with the tools to sustain that growth long after our work together is complete. You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. That's precisely what I'm here for.

Therapy Services & Specialties

Client Age Groups I Work With

  • Children
  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Elders

Languages

  • English

Groups I Work With

  • I work with children, teens, adults, and families. I specialize in working with people struggling with mood issues, impulse control, self-esteem and identity challenges, relationship issues, autism spectrum, and features of personality challenges. More specifically, I am known for helping those who may be at higher risk of using inappropriate or maladaptive coping strategies to deal with stressors, as well as helping adolescents and young adults to navigate life challenges.

Client Challenges & Concerns I Address

  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Behaviorism
  • Career Issues
  • Caregiver Issues / Stress
  • Child and/or Adolescent Issues
  • Depression
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • Emptiness
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Family Problems
  • Identity Issues
  • Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance
  • Midlife Crisis / Midlife Transition
  • Mood Swings / Mood Disturbance
  • Oppositional and Defiant Behavior in Children and Teen
  • Parenting
  • Perfectionism
  • Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
  • School issues
  • Self-Actualization
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Self-Love
  • Stress
  • Values Clarification
  • Women's Issues
  • Young Adult Issues

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods


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