Dr. Teressa Whitmore

I work with adults who are ready for a more honest, compassionate relationship with themselves. In our work, we’ll slow down and make sense of your experiences, including the parts that may feel confusing, overwhelming, or hard to name. Together, we’ll explore unprocessed feelings, long‐standing patterns, and the stories you carry about yourself and others. My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in genuine curiosity. I aim to offer a space where your innermost thoughts and emotions can be expressed without judgment, and where you can feel both gently challenged and deeply understood. I see adults in both individual and couples therapy and welcome people with diverse identities, relationships, and backgrounds.

I primarily work from a psychodynamic lens, which means we pay attention to your inner world, early relationships, and how past experiences shape what you feel and do today. We’ll notice patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and relationships, and use that insight to create new possibilities in your daily life. I am attentive to how race, class, gender, ethnicity, and migration or immigration status impact mental health and your sense of safety. I also have extensive experience supporting queer, trans, gender non‐conforming, and polyamorous adults. Together, we’ll move at a pace that feels manageable while still inviting meaningful change.

The fit between therapist and client is central to good work, so I prioritize building a relationship where you feel seen, respected, and actively engaged. In session, you can expect me to listen closely, reflect back what I’m hearing, and offer thoughtful questions or perspectives to help you deepen your understanding of yourself. I strive to balance acceptance with growth, so you feel supported while also encouraged to try new ways of relating and coping. To help you get a sense of our fit, I offer a free 25‐minute consultation by phone or video, where we can talk about what brings you in and what you’re hoping for. If it feels right, we can schedule follow‐up sessions and begin our work together. I am licensed in Illinois and New York and currently work exclusively with adults in these states.