Online Therapy in Chicago & Illinois
Support that gets you — and honors your experiences, identity, and pace
✔ Insurance accepted
✔ Culturally affirming, inclusive care
✔ Virtual therapy across Illinois
On the outside, you show up.
You get through the day.
You do what needs to be done.
But inside, you’re tired in a way that rest doesn’t fix.
You might feel stretched thin, on edge, or emotionally worn down — like you’re always holding something together.
If you’ve been carrying things quietly for a long time and something feels off, you’re not alone.
Maybe you’re here because…
you look fine, but feel exhausted inside
your mind won’t slow down, even when things seem “okay”
family situations leave you replaying conversations
you feel guilty resting, saying no, or needing support
you’ve been the strong one for so long, you don’t know what you need anymore
If you’ve been functioning on the outside but falling apart quietly on the inside — this space is for you.
We want you to hear this clearly: nothing is wrong with you.
If you’re overwhelmed or barely holding things together some days, that makes sense.
Feeling anxious, shut down, or unsure of yourself doesn’t mean you’re failing.
It means you’ve been surviving.
Many of our clients come to us feeling blamed, misunderstood, or emotionally worn down — often after years of putting others first.
And if therapy hasn’t felt helpful or safe in the past, we understand — and we take that seriously. Your experience matters here.
Therapy isn’t about fixing you. You’re not broken.
It’s about slowing things down and creating space to breathe — at a pace that actually feels supportive.
We’ll meet you where you are and move forward together, one step at a time.
MEET YOUR THERAPISTS
Healing starts with feeling safe.
Our therapists are warm, skilled, and deeply committed to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.
We support women, Black and Brown clients, LGBTQIA+ folks, teens, and adults across Illinois navigating anxiety, trauma, family stress, guilt, burnout, and relationship challenges.
You don’t have to explain your identity.
You don’t have to justify your experiences.
You don’t have to shrink yourself here.
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![Black female therapist providing online therapy in Illinois, supporting women navigating anxiety, trauma, body image concerns, and life transitions.]()
Summer Stewart, PsyD
Young Adults and Adults
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![Muslim American female therapist providing online therapy in Illinois, offering culturally responsive mental health support.]()
Samreen Ahmed, LSW
Teens, Young Adults, Adults
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![Trans therapist offering queer and LGBTQIA+ affirming online therapy to clients in Chicago and throughout Illinois.]()
Therin Slayton, PsyD
Young Adults and Adult
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![Hispanic therapist providing online therapy in Chicago and Illinois, supporting clients with anxiety, trauma, depression, and life transitions.]()
Fabiola Felix, MSW
Teens, Young Adults and Adults
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![Black female psychologist providing online therapy in Chicago and Illinois, supporting clients with anxiety and trauma.]()
Aretha Steele, PsyD
Young Adults and Adults
Getting Started is Simple
You don’t need everything figured out to begin.
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GET MATCHED
We’ll help connect you with a therapist who fits your needs, identity, and goals.
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SEE CHANGE
We’ll walk beside you through the hard days, the breakthroughs, and everything in between.
What We Help With
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Anxiety Therapy
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Depression Therapy
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Trauma Therapy
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BIPOC Therapy
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LGBTQIA+ Therapy
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Relationships
What Our Clients Are Saying
Trauma-Informed Online Therapy in Chicago & Illinois
At Mindful Healing Counseling, we provide virtual therapy for adults, teens, couples, and families across Illinois — especially for those exhausted from holding it together and looking for support that feels genuinely supportive.
Our approach is collaborative, affirming, and paced to your nervous system — not rushed, and never one-size-fits-all.
Therapy That Meets You Where You Are
You deserve a space where you don’t have to explain yourself or minimize your pain.
Here, we honor your full humanity — your culture, your identity, your lived experiences, and the strength it took to get here.
And you are seen, valued, and fully welcomed—exactly as you are.
We’re Not Just Therapists—We’re Your Partners in Healing
True healing starts the moment you feel safe enough to lay down your armor and be seen for who you really are.
We don’t see you as broken or behind.
Our role isn’t to fix you — it’s to walk alongside you as you reconnect with yourself and build a life that feels more like your own.
Common Questions
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Yes. We accept BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, and Aetna.
While we don’t accept Medicaid plans, we do offer limited sliding-scale options and can help talk through affordable care options when available.
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Yes. Online therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy for anxiety, trauma, and relationship stress — especially when care is trauma-informed and relational.
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We work with women, Black and Brown clients, LGBTQIA+ folks, teens, and adults across Illinois.
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You can schedule online or fill out a quick form. We’ll help match you with a therapist who fits your needs, identity, and goals.
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No. You don’t need the right words to begin. We’ll start by listening and take things one step at a time.
Let’s Take This One Step at a Time
Reaching out can feel like a lot — especially if you’ve been carrying things quietly for a long time.
We’ll listen first, then help connect you with a therapist who truly fits your needs, identity, and goals.
You don’t have to know exactly what to say.
You just have to start.