Meaningful Mental Health
Helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges, embrace their unique identities, and build a life worth living.
The mission of Chicago Behavior Therapy is to help people cultivate a meaingful life through evidence-based therapy focused on values, acceptance, and behavior change.
We believe that people suffering with mental illness do not exist within a vacuum. The most effective treatments are the ones which recognize individuals struggling with mental health are part of a broader network of relationships and systems. This is why Chicago Behavior Therapy provides individual treatment as well as training, guidance, and support for family members, partners, and the mental health systems who serve and live with those struggling with mental illness.
What We Offer
Individual & Group Therapy
A safe and supportive environment to address your mental health concerns and move in the direction of your values. We are passionate about our work and are trained in a variety of evidence-based treatments.
Family Services
Through our Family Services, we provide a supportive environment where people can learn, grow, and better understand the complexities of the mental health conditions affecting their loved ones.
Evaluations
In-depth psychological evaluations for clinicians and professionals to help construct a comprehensive profile of an individual and can aid in developing effective treatment strategies.
Training and Consultation
Workshops and consultation services benefit clinicians, healthcare providers, and administrative professionals looking to deepen their understanding and practice of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Meet Dr. Nick Sotor
PsyD, DBT-LBC Certified
Navigating life's challenges and sculpting meaning from our experiences is a complex journey. As a licensed clinical Psychologist, I'm here to facilitate this process by offering evidence-based behavioral therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as a Linehan Board Certified clinician. My therapeutic stance is nonjudgmental and compassionate which has helped me develop an expertise in treating a wide range of mental disorders with a specific focus on emotional dysregulation. At Chicago Behavior Therapy, I work with individuals and families, and provide professional consultation to clinicians and mental health institutions.
In the therapy room, I strive to understand individuals within the larger context of their lives rather than focusing on overly simplistic diagnoses or labels.
This stance allows me to practice psychotherapy and provide consultation in a genuine, relational, and flexible way while at the same time remaining firmly rooted in theory and providing treatments that have been shown to work. My clinical style can be described as direct, thoughtful, and often irreverent. I work from a place of curiosity and appreciation for the various identities, histories, and values that contribute to ourselves as individuals. I organize my life and clinical work around this appreciation and embrace opportunities to engage with individuals and communities who bring with them multiple identities and backgrounds. This value extends not only to differences in race, ethnicity, gender, religion, and sexual orientation but also to the differences understood in the ways we experience and interact with ourselves and the world around us. I strive to create a therapeutic space that feels validating, safe, and helpful. Understanding that mental health struggles are seldom "simple," I am committed to working with individuals and systems grappling with complex and often challenging problems.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
As a doctorate-level clinician, I have extensive training and understanding of the complexities of mental health. This advanced level of training allows me to provide comprehensive care that meets the unique needs of each client.
DBT-Linehan Board of Certification
I am a certified therapist by the DBT Linehan Board of Certification, a recognition that underscores my expertise and deep understanding of Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Professional Memberships
I am an active member of various professional associations including the Illinois Psychological Association (IPA), the Association of Contextual and Behavioral Sciences (ACBS), and the American Psychological Association (APA). These affiliations ensure I remain informed up to date on the latest developments and research in the field.
Over 10 years of Experience
With over a decade of experience providing evidence-based behavioral therapies, I have developed an effective approach to therapy that has helped numerous individuals and families.