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Phone: 312-620-1420
4905 Old Orchard Shopping Ctr, Ste 426
Skokie, IL 60077
Fax: 312-345-8444
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180 N Michigan Ave #531, Chicago, IL 60601
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Psychotherapist
Annemarie Hitch,
LCPC, ATR-P
(she/her/hers)
Specialty/Interest Areas:
- Art Therapy
- Depression Therapy
- Anxiety Therapy
- Grief/Loss Counseling
- Trauma/PTSD
- Mood Disorders
- Harm-reduction
- Emotional Regulation
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Neurodiversity and ADHD
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Annemarie is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Art Therapist who takes an empathic, humanistic, and supportive approach to help clients feel heard and understood. She draws from Adlerian, Person-Centered, and Trauma-Informed therapy to create a well-rounded, individualized experience. Annemarie is passionate about art therapy, and has spent years refining her ability to incorporate creative techniques into sessions, offering nonverbal interventions for clients who benefit from alternative forms of expression.
Annemarie earned her Bachelor's in Art Therapy from Edgewood University and her Master's in Counseling and Art Therapy from Adler University in Chicago. She is a trauma-informed therapist with experience in various mental health settings. She has worked with individuals facing grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, depression, neurodevelopmental disorders, psychosis, bipolar and mood disorders, as well as trauma related to childhood, sexual, domestic, and emotional abuse.
Annemarie enjoys swimming, watching historical documentaries, and painting in her art journal.
Bio
Specialty/Interest Areas:
- Art Therapy
- Depression Therapy
- Anxiety Therapy
- Grief/Loss Counseling
- Trauma/PTSD
- Mood Disorders
- Harm-reduction
- Emotional Regulation
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Neurodiversity and ADHD
I have always been driven to learn and grow within the field of mental health. I knew early on that I wanted a career centered on supporting and advocating for others. As an undergraduate, I was drawn to the art therapy program at my school, where I discovered a powerful way to merge my passion for art with psychotherapy. Through my internships, my curiosity deepened, leading me to pursue further education and training in mental health counseling. During my master’s program, I focused on expanding my understanding of both counseling and art therapy. Since completing my education, I continue to grow as a mental health professional, remaining deeply committed to helping others.
1. What attracted you to being a psychotherapist?
Questions
I strive to create a safe, welcoming space where individuals can be their authentic selves. By practicing unconditional positive regard, I help clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences and what brought them to therapy. I am committed to cultural sensitivity and awareness, ensuring that each client’s background is honored in the therapeutic process. I am also passionate about incorporating art therapy for those who are interested, as it can be a powerful tool for expression—especially when thoughts and emotions are difficult to put into words.
2. How would you describe your approach with your clients?
“Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another, and feeling with the heart of another” - Alfred Adler
3. What's your favorite quote about mental health?
I was surprised by the vast range of therapeutic approaches, each highlighting that healing is not linear but uniquely tailored to each individual. Through my experiences in the mental health field, I have come to appreciate the depth and uniqueness of every person’s story. Listening to others has not only shaped my growth as a professional but has also helped me become more open-minded and compassionate in both my work and personal life.
4. What has surprised you the most about being a psychotherapist?
