Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute

Therapists

At the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute, our therapists are highly trained professionals dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s complexities with insight, compassion, and expertise. Grounded in the principles of psychoanalysis and modern therapeutic practices, our clinicians provide a safe, supportive environment for personal growth and emotional healing. Each therapist brings a unique perspective, clinical training and a commitment to fostering meaningful change tailored to the needs of every client.

Aileen Schloerb, PhD, MSW, LCSW

Staff Supervisor

I engage psychoanalytic process and principles in work with individuals, families, and groups in the projects of being human and of constructing lives that matter within communities of others.

Alexander Bleiberg

Psychotherapy Fellow

Clinical counseling Fellow offering talk therapy in Chicago.

Alisha Hooda, LPC

Pyschotherapy Fellow

4 years of experience as a mental health therapist, graduated from Northwestern University.

Alyssa Masline, LCSW

Staff Psychotherapist

Clinical Staff Psychotherapist offering psychodynamic therapy.

Christine Norton, LCSW

Staff Psychotherapist

East (Peiyu) Li

Psychotherapy Intern

Pre-licensed professional offering virtual and in-person talk therapy; bilingual in Chinese and English.

Jake Rohde, LSW

Psychotherapy Fellow

Clinical social work fellow offering talk therapy in Chicago for adults and adolescents.

Jason B. Rosenthal, JD, LSW

Psychotherapy Fellow

I specialize in guiding children, adolescents, and adults through the complexities of grief and loss, helping them find meaning, healing, and resilience in a supportive space.

Johanna Sonnenfeld, LCSW

Staff Psychotherapist

I am an LCSW with 25 years of experience helping adults navigate grief, aging, and life transitions, offering a supportive space for healing and self-understanding.

José Antonio Hernández Zeind, LCPC

Psychotherapy Fellow

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience in clinical settings and psychosocial intervention, bilingual in Spanish and English, offering psychodynamic psychotherapy in Chicago.

Joseph Anderson, MA, ABD

Psychotherapy Fellow

I am a psychoanalytic and existential psychotherapist with six years of experience helping adults explore the deeper meanings of psychological distress, fostering lasting change and greater fulfillment in life.

Kaitlin Carrig, LCSW

Staff Psychotherapist

I am a teacher turned therapist who specializes working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families.