Online therapy in Illinois | Chicago Psychologist
Helping you build a more connected & meaningful life
Insight-oriented therapy for hardworking professionals.
Life doesn’t have to feel this way
You’ve worked hard to build a successful life—so why does it still feel like something is missing?
On the outside, you have it together. You know how to meet expectations, work hard, and show up for others. But beneath the surface, you may feel disconnected, anxious, or uncertain about what truly fulfills you. Maybe you struggle to express your needs in relationships, or you find yourself stuck in familiar patterns that leave you feeling frustrated and alone.
Life transitions—career changes, relationships, loss—can stir up unexpected emotions. Even as life moves forward, old patterns resurface, and past experiences continue to shape how you see yourself and relate to others. You might silence parts of yourself to meet expectations, avoid vulnerability to feel safe, or chase achievement to prove your worth. These patterns aren’t random; they come from somewhere. Understanding them is the first step toward change.
Things can be different
Feeling better starts with understanding how the past informs your present and connecting with your authentic self, values, and relationships.
Online therapy offers a space to slow down, reflect, and make sense of your experiences. Together, we’ll explore the patterns and relationships that have shaped you, uncover what’s beneath the surface, and help you move toward a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling—not just on the outside, but within yourself.
Helping Hardworking Adults Slow Down, Reflect, and Reconnect With What Matters
Hi, I’m Dr. Carolyn Alter. I’m a licensed psychologist in Chicago with over a decade of experience helping ambitious, high-achieving adults in their 20s to 40s build deeper self-awareness, strengthen relationships, and live with greater authenticity. I offer online therapy throughout Chicago and Illinois for professionals who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—despite appearing successful on the outside.
Our work will focus on exploring the emotions, relationships, and early experiences that have shaped how you move through the world. Together, we’ll make sense of patterns that may be holding you back, heal old wounds, and begin to shift how you relate to yourself and others—both personally and professionally.
I believe lasting change begins in the context of a supportive, attuned therapeutic relationship. My approach is insight-oriented and relational, grounded in the belief that understanding your inner world is key to creating a life that feels more aligned, connected, and whole. Click here to learn more about me and my approach.
Interested in learning more? Schedule a free15-minute consultation.