Marc Punkay, LPC, Chicago, IL | Psychotherapist

About Marc Punkay

Focus areas

Anxiety

Family Issues

Social Anxiety

Depression

Intergenerational Trauma

Work-Related Counseling

Existential Anxiety

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Emotionally Focused

Humanistic

Existential

Person-Centered

Experiential Therapy

Relational

Identity

Gender

Male

Sexuality

Straight

Faith

Nonreligious

Ethnicity

Asian, Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Marc Punkay

Marc is a Licensed Professional Counselor who supports adults navigating anxiety and depression, major life transitions, healing from traumatic experiences, and making sense of complex family-of-origin dynamics. Marc is committed to helping clients find their own best way forward amid whatever challenges they are facing. Marc’s therapeutic approach is deeply humanistic and person-centered. He believes that each person holds the answers to their own struggles and works to help clients build the confidence, clarity, and courage to move in a direction that feels right for them. While he draws from a range of clinical perspectives—including strengths-based approaches, mindfulness and meditation practices, and existential frameworks—Marc tailors his work to each individual, recognizing that no two people are the same. In sessions, Marc offers a calming and grounding presence. He values knowing clients as whole people, not just through the symptoms they bring into the room, and encourages them to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of themselves as well. His goal is to build a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship that helps clients feel secure, empowered, and supported in their growth. Marc earned his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from DePaul University. He also holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Miami University and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Pomona College. As a career changer with a multicultural upbringing, Marc brings personal insight and empathy to the many different paths life can take.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Mental Health Consultation

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Therapy

Anxiety

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Mental Health Consultation

Office location

Marc Punkay, LPC also offers online video visits for patients

Pinnacle Counseling

25 E Washington St, Ste 1021, Chicago, IL 60602

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Education and background

Practice names

Pinnacle Counseling

Education and training

DePaul University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Miami University (Master's)
Pomona College (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1124834403

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Marc Punkay?

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What practice does Marc Punkay work with?

Marc Punkay works with Pinnacle Counseling.

Where is Marc Punkay's office located?

Marc Punkay has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Marc Punkay's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Marc Punkay?

Marc Punkay frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health Consultation, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Marc Punkay on their profile.