If you are struggling with any of the following, I'm here to help:

  • anxiety, worry, depression, panic attacks.

  • feeling "stuck" in old patterns of thinking, behaving, relating to others.

  • discouragement in relationships; conflict, anger, resentment, heartbreak.

  • loss and grief; infertility, post-abortion, divorce, or suicide of a loved one.

  • adjustment to life transition; especially young adulthood or midlife.

  • feeling powerless; difficulty asserting your needs and feelings;
    not feeling heard or understood.

  • feeling cut off from feelings or numb inside; using habitual behaviors
    to avoid feelings; wanting to develop greater self awareness and
    "mindful" self-direction.
~ Main office location: 2550 Crawford Avenue, #5; Evanston, IL 60201~ phone: 773-960-8359 ~ email: sz@northsidecounseling.com


Northside Counseling
Susan Zimmerman, MA
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
and Registered Art Therapist
A compassionate guide for positive life change

    I provide caring, honest feedback and creative,
    integrative therapy approaches to help you on
    your path to lasting & positive life change.

over 22 years of counseling experience

a private, confidential therapy practice
specializing in the needs of
    adult individuals and couples

my small practice allows me to be fully present and
attentive to your needs

Insurance and self-payment options available
    This website provides information that I hope you will find helpful as you seek
    counseling. So, take a look around and feel free to contact me by phone, 773-960-8359,
    or email (sz@northsidecounseling.com). I'm happy to answer any questions you may have
    or schedule your first appointment.

    Are you deciding whether to take the step of seeking counseling or therapy for help
    with life's sometimes overwhelming problems? Talking to an experienced, caring
    therapist is a way to move from despair into hope, fear into confidence, and from
    stagnation into vitality.

Office locations in
Chicago and Evanston.
(Free parking!)
Map and Directions.