Spencer R. Potesta

Psychotherapist & Company Builder

I use psychology to help individuals and organizations reach peak performance.

Helping people and systems with high potential reach their goals is an art. It requires a highly engaged partner. I pride myself on this.

My background is in clinical and organizational psychology. I balance my time between providing therapy for patients with severe anxiety disorders and actively building and acquiring organizations. Unsurprisingly, the hands-on tools needed for my patients are uncanny to the skills needed to help executives and organizations excel.

Psychotherapeutic Work

I'm a double-board certified clinical psychotherapist in Illinois, specializing in treating severe and complex anxiety disorders, including OCD, GAD, and phobias. I co-founded Midsommer Psychotherapy, a specialized private practice that offers prolonged exposure therapy (ERP). I'm committed to giving back and maintain a select caseload of pro bono patients.

Organizational Work

I've consulted with Fortune 500 and 1000 organizations to optimize organizational efficiency and executive performance. I hold a limited number of executive coaching clients slots, while primarily focusing on strategic partnerships with organizations.

I'm actively acquiring businesses and am open to new opportunities. If you know of an organization seeking acquisition, please reach out.

Currently, I'm building Chicago Counseling Center, an insurance-based therapy practice dedicated to providing top-tier and ethical mental health services at an affordable cost.

Foundation Work

Health and wellness is a major area of need in our generation. I'm the President of the Social Capital Foundation, a 501(c)3 healthcare non-profit endowment fund. We're dedicated to maximizing the impact of donated capital by streamlining operations. This ensures that 100% of the donated capital remains intact, allowing us to consistently support individuals and organizations within the healthcare sector."

Based on my psychotherapeutic & organizational practice and findings, I wrote a book, Principles of Performance and Control. Feel free to download and read for free.