Welcome to Mindful Healing Counseling

We’re so glad you’re here.

At Mindful Healing, we provide a soft landing for the "strong ones." Whether you’ve been referred by your physician or found your way here on your own, this is a space where your identity is celebrated and your peace is prioritized.

We offer culturally responsive, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and trauma-informed virtual care for high-achievers, mamas, and cycle-breakers ready to put the armor down.

Choose Your Path

Please select the option that best describes you so we can get you to the right place.

I am a New Patient

I’m ready to set the weight down and find a therapist who "gets it." Fill out our quick form to be matched with a clinician.

I am a Healthcare Provider

I would like to refer a patient for specialized care. We prioritize physician referrals and typically contact patients within 24–48 hours.

Why Mindful Healing?

  • Specialized for Your Life: Expert support for Burnout, Maternal Wellness, Anxiety, Family Boundaries, Identity & Stress, and Life Transitions.

  • Representation Matters: A diverse team of clinicians dedicated to identity-affirming care for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ folks.

  • Insurance Made Easy: We are proud to be in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO (BCBS) and Aetna. We also offer private pay and out-of-network options.

  • Virtual Convenience: Modern, HIPAA-compliant therapy for busy lives across all of Illinois.

Meet Your Team

  • Summer Stewart, PsyD

    THERAPIST

    A space for the 'strong ones' to finally prioritize their own healing.

  • Fabiola Felix, MSW

    THERAPIST

    Support for Identity, Stress, and Transitions

  • Therin Slayton, PsyD

    THERAPIST

    LGBTQIA+ & Neurodiversity-Affirming Care

  • Samreen Ahmed, LSW

    THERAPIST

    Culturally Responsive Care for Real-Life Stress and Maternal Wellness

  • Aretha Steele, PsyD

    LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST & FOUNDER

    For Adults Tired of Carrying it All

Still have questions?

We’re here to help. Reach out to our intake team directly.

Email: info@mhcounselinggroup.com

Call: 708-419-3171

Text Us: 708-847-4192

Serving all of Illinois virtually.