Gerald Stein, Ph.D.
I approach my patients with quiet confidence, intelligence, respect, and concern. My job is to help you determine quickly if we are a good match and tailor my therapeutic approach to your needs. While therapy is a collaborative effort, I am frequently able to uncover repetitive patterns of self-defeating behavior rapidly. it is usually possible to give new patients a sense of direction and reason to believe in the possibility of a better future.
I am expert in both cognitive/behavioral and psychodynamic forms of treatment. I also employ mindfulness-based practices when appropriate. Trained at Northwestern University, I was named the "featured therapist" of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. My therapeutic approach varies depending upon what you need. One size doesn't fit all. Some people need a more supportive approach (to get over grief, for example). Others need a more active approach to allow their core beliefs about what is important in life to become consistent with how they lead their life. Ultimately, for all of us, this is a path that creates the greatest possibility of fulfillment.
Life's journey requires us all to keep learning along the way. While therapy needn't be life long, being open to change is essential. New situations, in work or relationships or just in the form of getting older, challenge us to find new solutions. Therapy can be a place to start.
If you'd like to find out more about me, a good place to start is my blog.
Education/Training
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Northwestern University. University of Chicago Basic Program in Liberal Studies.
Bio
I have been a teacher (Rutgers and Princeton) and researcher with over 25 years of experience in the private practice of clinical psychology. I was chief psychologist at Forest Hospital and have performed consultations for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Black Hawks, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Right Management Consultants, and Rush North Shore Medical Center. I also served as an expert appointed by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in the case of K.L. vs. Edgar, which involved the evaluation of the Illinois Department of Mental Health. I am currently involved in philanthropy as a director of the Zeolite Scholarship Fund, providing college scholarships to talented but economically disadvantaged high school seniors at Chicago's Mather High School.
Memberships
American Psychological Association
National Register of Health Care Providers in Psychology
Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies
Payments Accepted
Cash, check, insurance
Hours:Monday through Wednesday and Saturday
License:Clinical Psychologist License 001939 Illinois
Helpful Links
 Blog About Psychotherapy:
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Speech given by Dr. Stein in 2005:
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Philanthropy:
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Website:
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Essay on signs of insecurity. This has been read by approximately 100,000 people:
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Therapy
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Loneliness
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Anger Management
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Anxiety and Panic
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Marriage Counseling
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Body Image Issues
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Online / Teletherapy
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Caregiver Issues
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Chronic Illness
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Relationship Issues
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Couples
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Depression
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Divorce
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Stress Management
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Eating Disorders
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Trauma and PTSD
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Grief and Loss
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Work and Career Issues
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Life Transitions
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Licenses/Certifications
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Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.)
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Licensed Psychologist
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