chicagotherapist

PSYCHODYNAMIC, DEPTH-ORIENTED THERAPY

My work is less focused on symptom reduction or fixing what feels wrong and more on listening for what has remained unspoken, including the patterns of feeling, relating, and bodily experience that quietly organize one’s life.

I specialize in mood related suffering, including experiences of depression and anxiety, as well as the lasting effects of childhood and complex trauma. These experiences often live on as an underlying tension, a persistent restlessness, or a nervous system that remains on alert, shaping relationships and one’s sense of self.

I see adults and couples, meeting each person where they are. I view therapy as a relational process, one that unfolds over time within the safety of a therapeutic relationship and offers the possibility of discovering a different way of being with oneself and others.

Klaudia Badr, PsyD, is a pre-licensed clinical psychologist and practices under the supervision of David Hoover, PsyD, at Chicago Clinical Associates

About

  • Depression & Mood Issues

  • Anxiety & Panic

  • Trauma & PTSD

  • Self-Esteem & Identity Concerns

  • Relationship Difficulties

  • Life Transitions

  • Body Image & Disordered Eating

  • Women’s Issues

  • Spiritual & Existential Questions

  • Grief & Loss

  • Low Focus & Motivation

My work often focuses on:

Training & Experience

I hold a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and am completing my post-doctoral fellowship. My training is rooted in private practice and informed by a two-year fellowship at The Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis, where I developed careful listening, curiosity, and attention to the therapeutic relationship.

Psychodynamic, depth-oriented therapy focuses on understanding how past experience continues to shape present emotional life, relationships, and one’s sense of self. By attending to what emerges in the therapeutic relationship and to what has remained unspoken, this approach creates space for insight, integration, and meaningful change over time.

My Approach

Send me an email kbadr@chicagoclinical.org or book a phone consultation below.

Out-of-Network - I accept all out-of-network PPO insurance plans. Many plans offer reimbursement for therapy services when out-of-network benefits are included. I recommend contacting your insurance company to understand your specific coverage. For your convenience, I provide a monthly superbill that can be submitted to your insurance company for reimbursement.

Coverage & Fees

In-Network - I am paneled with Aetna PPO, BlueCross BlueShield PPO, and Blue Choice Preferred PPO.

Request a Consultation

Sometimes, taking the first step can feel unexpectedly difficult. Please feel free to send me a message, and we can schedule a brief phone consultation to talk about what brings you here and whether working together feels like a good fit.

Contact

kbadr@chicagoclinical.org

(312) 796-6799


Address

111 N Wabash Ave, Suite 1400

Chicago, IL 60602


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