Ioanna Chaney, LCSW, CPCC, MBA

I have been going to Ioanna for career counseling for the past few weeks, and she’s truly an amazing coach. She’s quick, thoughtful and genuine. There isn’t a better person to bounce ideas, negotiation strategies or interview Q&A off of. And when the job hunt seems dismal, exhausting and long, she counsels you on how to revive and maintain a positive mindset and stay productive and optimistic. Her metaphors and tips are so spot on, I told her she should write a book. Her response was she could never write for a broad base of people who she didn’t know, see or interact with, she can only work with people directly and solve problems on a personal basis. I feel very fortunate to have found her.

I can’t say enough awesome things about Ioanna. When I was looking for someone to talk to I was in need of some relationship coaching and I am so happy I found Ioanna. My boyfriend then (Husband now) went to Ioanna for couples coaching. We both wanted to get married but were having trouble taking the next step. Ioanna was great at helping us move forward with things and we are now happily married. I have been going to her on and off for two years and she is a wonderful lady. I continue to see her now for life/​career coaching.
She really truly listens and offers up great suggestions and guidance. She is very genuine and you get a true sense that she really cares. Every time I speak with her I feel more relaxed and empowered. She has really been a positive influence in my life.
She has flexible hours and the Lincoln Park location has a parking spot!

This woman is fantastic. She listens and offers input. Her advice is straight forward and she usually peppers in some personal anecdotes. She’s flexible in appointments; you can meet at her Lincoln Park office in her home or downtown. If you go to the Lincoln Park location, you will usually get the pleasure of her 25 pound cat, «Itty Bitty» sitting on the couch during the session.
I cannot recommend her highly enough. And once you are done working through your demons, she is also a life coach and can help you focus on how to achieve your goals for your future. Now that’s what I call a one stop service center.

I cannot say enough good things about Ioanna. I am so lucky to have found her, especially when I was in most need of figuring out how to manage my gremlins (in my case it was work stress). She listens and provides awesome feedback and gets you to the point where you are better able to manage things on your own. I had a hard time finding a good therapist/​life coach in the city… I needed advice & wasn’t getting any & then never felt any better. I look forward to my meetings with Ioanna & leave feeling so much better because I always leave with a plan. She has the ability to make you feel comfortable to the point where you sit Indian style on her couch & open up about everything. I would recommend her to anyone!!! She’s absolutely amazing!

Ioanna Chaney has the important qualities I have always looked for in a therapist — empathy, support, lightness and humor. I had been to therapists in the past and they all seemed to only listen and not give advice or make interpretations. The intention was that I would come to my own conclusions and understanding about things… but unfortunately I never did! And in that style of therapy I received no suggestions on anything I could try in order to improve my situation which is what I desperately needed. For years, I had given up on therapy and tried to ‘get by’ but finally I was forced to seek help again. I am very thankful I found Ioanna. In the six months, I have been having sessions with her — my life has dramatically improved! I am now feeling empowered and good about my life again. I am making good decisions and seeing results! I no longer let minor setbacks effect me as much as they once did. And finally, I have made peace with the past, at least for the most part. I strongly recommend her to anyone that needs a caring person offering creative suggestions and good, sound feedback tailored specifically to each individual.