About Us

Inclusive, affirming and exceptional care.

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Providing a safe space for everyone

We embrace individuals of all identities and bodies. We are committed to creating a safe space and helping our clients to recognize their strengths. We believe that there is room for growth in all our lives and want to support you in yours.

As a practice founded by a black woman, our mission is to be affirming and inclusive for all people. We want to eradicate the stigma of mental illness and create a culture that values holistic well-being.

We know it takes tremendous courage to ask for help. We aspire to walk alongside you on your therapy journey, and provide the tools and resources you need to take charge of your well-being.

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Supportive Therapy: Our Focus is You

Your needs and story are unique and so we believe your therapy should be. It’s essential for us that our clients feel comfortable with their therapist. We understand the value of the therapeutic relationship and believe it plays an important role in bringing about positive changes. We want to make sure you to have the best fit for you.

Whether you are seeking to learn how to manage daily stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, life changes, or something else, we can help. Maybe you need support to create healthy boundaries, heal a relationship with someone you love or with yourself, manage the demands life, want to understand your identity, learn coping strategies, or get understanding.

Our dedicated and experienced therapy team want to support you on your healing journey. We utilize an integrative approach, including cognitive-behavioral therapies, trauma-informed therapy, mindfulness, relational approaches, and strengths-based approaches, among others.

We accept Blue Cross PPO and Aetna insurance for our online therapy services.

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Online Therapy in Chicago and Illinois

At Mindful Healing Counseling, we believe that mental health care should be accessible, inclusive, and compassionate.

We offer online counseling services in Chicago and across the state of Illinois, making it easy for you to get the care you need, no matter where you are. We provide counseling to teens, adults, couples and families.

We are in-network with BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, and Aetna PPO. We also accept out-of-network benefits for other plans.

Our therapists proudly serve the communities of:

  • Chicago

  • Palos Heights

  • Tinley Park

  • Orland Park

  • Oak Lawn

  • Evergreen Park

  • Mokena

  • Frankfort

  • Joliet

  • Oak Park

  • Evanston

  • Schaumberg

  • Hinsdale

  • Winnetka

  • Wilmette

  • Urbana-Champaign

  • ….and more

    Dr. Steele also provide virtual therapy in over 30 states.