Sarah Schufreider, LCSW
Counselor in Chicago, Illinois
Hi! I’m Sarah and I help clients regain a sense of control of their lives. I focus on mid-life transitions including parenting support for parents of special needs and medically complex children, menopause, postpartum depression, anxiety, SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), grief, and relationship issues.
You've have been overwhelmed for so long and don’t feel like anyone understands all the weight that you have been carrying. You know that you want help, but you are at a loss about how to get the support you need…
You are ready to connect with someone that you can trust and click with. But, how do you find a therapist in Chicago, Illinois who is the right fit for your life?
By identifying your current values and priorities, noticing your strengths and building upon them, and learning to integrate coping skills that help you feel empowered, you will feel calmer and more self-assured.
I can help you calm your mind and body, so that you can have the clarity to make choices that you feel good about. The goal is to have you feeling comfortable in your skin again.
Sarah Schufreider, LCSW
Sarah Schufreider, LCSW. Over 17 years of experience as a counselor in Chicago, Illinois.
Counselor in Chicago, Illinois
Hi, my name is Sarah Schufreider, and I became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Chicago, Illinois because I know firsthand that life can be unexpectedly painful and complicated. I wanted to help people know that there can still be a lot of joy, even within the struggles.
My work over the past 17 years as a social worker has allowed me to learn from diverse populations including with domestic violence survivors, homeless Veterans, and people experiencing severe mental illness.
But, in many ways, my personal lived experiences are the ones that make me an even better therapist. Like my clients, I am also a person who lives in this complicated world and has to navigate all its joys, struggles, and everything in between.
I am a mother of 6 kids who has lived through pregnancy complications, premature babies, parenting a child with autism, adoption, grief, twins, and having kiddos with complicated medical issues. I am a person in mid-life who is managing all the ins-and-out of aging, balancing my relationships, career ambitions, family responsibilities, and my own life goals. All of which makes me able to share more deeply in the experiences of my clients.
I've gotten advanced training in many areas including menopause mental health, yoga for trauma, and specialized parenting techniques including SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). These allow me to fully show up with strategies that work for you. Additionally, one thing I can promise is that I will make sure to insert some humor into our sessions. Because I believe that laughter and joy helps with healing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Counseling in Chicago, Illinois
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Finding a therapist who you can trust and who you feel comfortable with is extremely important. That is why I offer free 15 minute consultation sessions in order for you to get a chance to meet me and see if you think that we would work well together. If the fit feels right, we will move forward with scheduling our first official session together.
If I am not the right fit for your needs, I will still help work to get you connected to other supports and providers.
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I am licensed to provide care to anyone within the State of Illinois. As long as a client is within Illinois, no matter the town or city, I am able to provide care to them.
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All therapy is provided virtually utilizing a HIPAA compliant telehealth platform. Meeting virtually allows for greater flexibility for clients to meet during times that are convenient for them without having to worry about commuting to and from an office.
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You can find more detailed information about fees here.
Click on the counseling specialty below to learn in detail how I help!
Menopause
Anxiety
Postpartum Depression
Relationship Issues
Grief
SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)
Special Needs and Medically Complex Parenting
