Business Details
Compassionate Mental Health Counseling in Evanston
Samuelson Mark has been dedicated to providing compassionate mental health care since 1992. Our practice specializes in individual and couples therapy, addressing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma. With over 30 years of experience in clinical settings, our team employs evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs. We maintain in-network partnerships with major insurance providers to ensure accessible care.Our therapists hold advanced certifications in psychoanalysis and social work, emphasizing personalized treatment plans that foster long-term growth. We prioritize confidentiality and client autonomy while offering practical tools for overcoming personal and professional obstacles. Our dual office locations in Evanston and Chicago provide convenient access to quality mental health services across the north shore region.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Anxiety Disorders
Depression Treatment
Trauma Recovery
Substance Abuse Counseling
Life Transitions Support
Executive Coaching
Public Speaking Coaching
Relationship Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of clinical experience in evidence-based therapy approaches
- Our therapists hold advanced certifications in psychoanalysis and social work
- We maintain in-network status with BCBS, Aetna, Medicare, and other major insurers
- Dual office locations serve Chicago's north shore and surrounding communities
- Specialized treatment plans address both internal conflicts and external challenges
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized psychotherapy for adults and adolescents addresses anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Our evidence-based approach combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with psychodynamic insights to resolve internal conflicts and build emotional resilience. Clients develop practical coping strategies while exploring root causes of distress in a supportive therapeutic environment.
Couples Counseling
Specialized relationship therapy helps couples navigate communication issues, infidelity, and pre-commitment concerns. We employ emotionally focused techniques to improve connection and resolve conflicts constructively. Sessions emphasize developing mutual understanding while addressing individual contributions to relationship dynamics through both short-term and long-term treatment approaches.
Executive Coaching
Executive psychotherapy integrates traditional coaching with deep psychological insights to address performance barriers. We help professionals overcome self-doubt, manage workplace stress, and improve interpersonal skills. Our approach targets underlying emotional patterns affecting leadership potential while maintaining strict confidentiality for corporate clients seeking personal growth.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma treatment addresses abuse, grief, and post-traumatic stress using evidence-based modalities. Our therapists employ somatic experiencing and narrative techniques to process traumatic memories safely. The treatment focuses on restoring emotional regulation while rebuilding trust and self-esteem for clients experiencing complex trauma symptoms.
Substance Abuse Counseling
Comprehensive addiction treatment addresses alcohol and substance abuse through motivational interviewing and relapse prevention strategies. We explore underlying emotional triggers while developing healthier coping mechanisms. Our approach integrates 12-step principles with cognitive-behavioral techniques to support sustainable recovery and address co-occurring mental health conditions.
People
Mark Samuelson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Mark Samuelson is a certified psychoanalyst with over 30 years of clinical experience. He holds a Master's in Social Work from Loyola University and completed psychoanalytic training at The Center for Psychoanalytic Study. His career spans diverse clinical settings including hospital directorships and academic instruction.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, couples counseling, trauma recovery, substance abuse treatment, and executive coaching services tailored to adult and adolescent clients.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we are in-network with BCBS, Aetna, Medicare, and several other major insurance providers to make therapy more accessible and affordable.
What mental health issues do you treat?
Our practice specializes in anxiety disorders, depression, relationship issues, trauma, grief, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions for both adults and adolescents.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
While our standard hours follow typical business schedules, we offer flexible appointment times to accommodate working professionals' needs when possible.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can schedule a free initial consultation by calling our office at (847) 867-5576 during regular business hours at either our Evanston or Chicago locations.
