Rachel Kardon, EdS, Chicago, IL | Psychotherapist

About Rachel Kardon

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Rachel Kardon

Rachel (she/her/hers) works with children, adolescents, and adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, relationship distress, stress management, family conflict, life transitions, identity exploration, grief, trauma, and loss. She provides a safe space to feel supported, empowered, and authentically self-connected through a culturally informed, LGBTQIA+ affirmative practice and inclusive environment. Rachel emphasizes therapeutic connection and collaboration and recognizes the courage it takes to come to therapy. She incorporates a holistic approach by providing support that looks at the whole person, focusing on intersectionality. Rachel utilizes a variety of therapeutic modalities including Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy with a focus on trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and strengths-based tools to support clients. Rachel graduated with distinction from Indiana University with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and earned an Education Specialist degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Loyola University Chicago. She has worked in private practice, psychiatric hospital settings, and community-based mental health organizations, providing individual, group, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Rachel has experience facilitating process groups and LGBTQIA+ youth psychodrama groups related to discrimination and social justice. She is also passionately engaged in community outreach, diversity and inclusion, mental health awareness, and suicide prevention education. Rachel embraces mental health: it's okay not to be okay.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Marriage Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Anxiety

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Marriage Counseling

Office location

Rachel Kardon, EdS also offers online video visits for patients

Downtown Chicago

405 N Wabash Ave, Ste 208, Chicago, IL 60611

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Education and background

Practice names

Hope Psychological Services

Education and training

Loyola University Chicago, EdS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Indiana University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1306432422

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Rachel Kardon?

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What practice does Rachel Kardon work with?

Rachel Kardon works with Hope Psychological Services.

Where is Rachel Kardon's office located?

Rachel Kardon has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Rachel Kardon's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Rachel Kardon?

Rachel Kardon frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Rachel Kardon on their profile.