Still Oak Chicago IFS Therapy — Psychotherapist in Chicago, IL

5.0★★★★★★★★★★(18 reviews)

Address30 N Michigan Ave # 901 IL, Chicago, IL 60602

Phone+1630-354-8705

Websitestilloakcounseling.com

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Elizabeth Bodett Dresser is a psychotherapist at Still Oak Chicago IFS Therapy, specializing in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. She works with individuals and couples, particularly those who identify as overthinkers or overfunctioners, often struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout. Elizabeth helps clients quiet their inner critic, find confidence, and develop deeper connections. Her approach is warm, direct, and insightful, focusing on understanding underlying patterns and experiences that drive feelings. She creates a compassionate space for clients to explore difficult emotions and achieve personal growth.

Best for

  • Overthinkers
  • Overfunctioners
  • Individuals with perfectionism
  • People experiencing burnout
Key servicesIFS Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Couples Therapy, Anxiety Therapy, Burnout Therapy, Chronic Illness Therapy
Tagsifs therapy, emdr therapy, anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, burnout, couples therapy, chicago therapist, psychotherapy, personal growth

Reviews on Google5.0 · 18 reviews

★★★★★★★★★★Tiffany GreenJan 2026

Elizabeth is such a gifted, compassionate and skilled therapist, who brings a strong sense of care and professionalism to her work with clients. I highly recommend her to anyone interested in IFS therapy.

★★★★★★★★★★jolene altmanDec 2025

Elizabeth is a top tier therapist. She provides warm, direct therapy and mixes in tangible skills. I highly recommend Elizabeth for therapy, especially for perfectionism!

★★★★★★★★★★Amanda BrownNov 2025

Elizabeth is a grounded and thoughtful therapist. She helps you identify over functioning and find the courage to let yourself rest. She has a calming and steady presence that is relieving and supportive, and helps you slow down and start to realize patterns. Elizabeth sits with her clients with warmth, clarity, and genuine understanding, and meets them with compassion.

★★★★★★★★★★Lirone LosoffSep 2025

Elizabeth is a great therapist for anyone who struggles with anxious overthinking and overfunctioning!

★★★★★★★★★★Kelsey AbieraSep 2025

Elizabeth is a compassionate and insightful therapist! Highly recommend

★★★★★★★★★★Michelle KimAug 2025

Elizabeth is a really skilled therapist!

★★★★★★★★★★Molly WestfallJun 2025

Elizabeth is a one of a kind clinician. She has an unconditionally steady presence, a consistently warm and authentic demeanor, and an effortless way of reflecting the truth. She is skillfully trained and effective, and incredibly knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

★★★★★★★★★★Melissa NicholsonMay 2025

Elizabeth is kind, wise, and has a steady strength that she brings to her therapeutic approach. I'd highly recommend Elizabeth to those seeking psychotherapy services!

★★★★★★★★★★Tillton KipperMay 2025

Elizabeth is such a great therapist with deep insight.

★★★★★★★★★★Stephanie BaylyMay 2025

Elizabeth is highly insightful while exhibiting extraordinary empathy and and compassion. Her clinical skills provide the framework to foster healing and personal growth

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