Wicker Park Therapy Group
Therapy that makes room for the whole self
Personalized psychotherapy for adults, couples, and families
Welcome from John & Laura
We founded Wicker Park Therapy Group with a shared commitment to providing effective care grounded in an appreciation for each client as a whole and complex person.
We believe meaningful change grows from understanding how our histories and relationships have shaped us. We help clients create room for greater emotional freedom, deeper connections, and new possibilities.
Lifelong learning is at the heart of our practice. Our therapists deepen their work through ongoing training, supervision, academic study, and personal therapy. These commitments support our personal and professional growth, strengthen our self-awareness, and help us provide responsive, engaged care.
Our Therapists
John Fiene, LCSW
Waitlist available
John offers psychotherapy and psychoanalysis for individuals, couples therapy, family therapy, and clinical supervision.
Laura Fiene, LCPC
Currently not accepting new clients
Laura provides psychotherapy using the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM).
Anna Agron, ALMFT
Accepting new clients
Anna is a marriage and family therapist providing individual psychotherapy and couples counseling.
What Brings People to Us
People often come to Wicker Park Therapy Group hoping to experience themselves and their lives in a new way. Many are hardworking, insightful, and self-aware, yet continue to experience emotional pain, unwanted patterns, or relationship dynamics they cannot fully understand or change.
Some function well in many areas of life while privately struggling with anxiety, self-criticism, emotional disconnection, or difficulty knowing what they want. Others carry a quieter sense that something is missing—greater connection, meaning, vitality, or freedom to be themselves.
During a brief consultation, we can learn more about what brings you in, discuss your goals and needs, and consider together whether one of our therapists may be a good fit.
Our Approach
Our work is grounded in contemporary psychoanalytic and relational thinking. We consider the many influences on a person’s life, including early relationships, trauma, the body, family, culture, and the social environment. Together, we explore how current struggles and recurring patterns took shape and how they continue to affect the present.
Regular meetings give us the continuity to stay with difficult experiences as they unfold. The work may include finding words for feelings that have been hard to express, noticing what develops in the relationship with your therapist, exploring parts of yourself that feel unfamiliar or conflicted, and reflecting on dreams, memories, and everyday experiences.
Over time, therapy can help you understand yourself more fully and experience greater freedom to live with purpose and creativity.
Our Location
We are located in the historic Flatiron Arts Building at the intersection of Damen, North, and Milwaukee Avenues, just steps from the Damen Blue Line CTA. Built in 1918, this three-story terra cotta landmark houses a vibrant community of artists, with open studios and gallery nights each month.
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Therapy is for anyone seeking self-understanding, emotional clarity, or more fulfilling relationships. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit. Many of our clients explore recurring relational patterns, feelings of emptiness, or transitions in life or career. Our therapists in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood provide a space for meaningful exploration and growth.
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You can read our therapists’ bios on the Wicker Park Therapy Group website, schedule a consultation call, or reach out to discuss your needs. We match clients with therapists who align with their goals, offering therapy across Chicago from our welcoming Wicker Park office.
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We are an in-network provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO. We are considered out of network with other insurance providers, however, it’s possible for you to use your out of network insurance. At the time of service, we bill you for our full rate, and provide a superbill, which you can submit for reimbursement by your insurance carrier.
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Therapy begins with a comprehensive initial evaluation over 2–3 sessions. During this time, we learn about your concerns, history, and aspirations. We explore your family and cultural background, past experiences with therapy, and the patterns you notice in your relationships. This in-depth assessment allows us to recommend a treatment plan tailored to your needs and goals. We also discuss how we feel about working together.
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We usually recommend weekly sessions to establish trust and continuity. In psychodynamic work, the relationship itself is part of the healing—regular attendance allows it to deepen. Some clients choose more frequent sessions for intensive work.
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The duration depends on your goals. Some people come for months to address a specific challenge; others stay for years to explore and heal deeper relational and emotional patterns.