Therapist in Chicago, Illinois Amanda Eshelman, Therapist

Amanda Eshelman, LSW, is a compassionate therapist serving clients across Illinois. She specializes in helping individuals of all ages navigate life transitions, manage emotional dysregulation, and heal from trauma, grief, and loss. Amanda provides a supportive, safe space tailored to each client’s needs, using empathetic curiosity to identify barriers and collaboratively implement effective therapeutic modalities.

Amanda is particularly passionate about working with individuals navigating adoption-related issues, drawing on her personal experience as part of the adoption triad. Additionally, she has a strong interest in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community and neurodivergent individuals, offering a unique perspective to clients struggling with systems that may not fully accommodate or accept them. Her expertise extends to addressing autism spectrum disorders, fostering understanding and resilience in clients as they face challenges related to identity, belonging, and acceptance.

Amanda’s clinical focus includes helping individuals manage anxiety, trauma (PTSD), and reproductive challenges. She utilizes evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to empower clients on their path to emotional wellness. Amanda’s approach emphasizes creating a collaborative environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to achieve their goals.

Beyond her professional work, Amanda is deeply engaged in her personal passions, which include enjoying music of all genres, exploring fiction across different literary styles, and spending time with animals. She also enjoys movies and TV shows, particularly horror, thriller, and comedy genres, and engaging in tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons. These hobbies reflect her creative, empathetic, and open-minded nature, which she brings to her therapeutic practice.