Find the Right Therapist for You
Online Therapy in Chicago & Throughout Illinois
Finding the right therapist matters.
Therapy works best when you feel seen, understood, and safe—and that starts with choosing someone who feels like the right fit for you.
At Mindful Healing Counseling, our compassionate team offers online therapy across Chicago and Illinois, supporting clients who are navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, life transitions, identity exploration, and emotional overwhelm.
You deserve care that feels human, respectful, and aligned with who you are—not rushed or one-size-fits-all.
Not sure where to start?
If choosing a therapist feels overwhelming, you don’t have to decide alone.
We’re happy to help match you with a therapist based on what you’re looking for, your preferences, and what feels most important to you right now.
Our Therapists
All of our clinicians provide virtual therapy in Illinois and work from a trauma-informed, culturally affirming, and relational approach.
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Samreen Ahmed (she/her)
Samreen works with teens, young adults, and adults who are navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, or major life changes. She brings a calm, thoughtful presence to sessions and creates a supportive space where you can slow down, feel understood, and work through what’s been weighing on you—at a pace that feels right for you.
Currently accepting new clients • Offers virtual therapy across Chicago and Illinois
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Fabiola Felix (she/her)
Fabiola works with teens, young adults, and adults who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, or big life changes. She offers a warm, supportive approach that helps you make sense of your thoughts and emotions, notice patterns that keep you stuck, and find small, doable ways to feel more steady and confident in everyday life.
Currently accepting new clients • Offers virtual therapy across Chicago and Illinois
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Summer Stewart (she/her)
Summer works with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, and relationship stress. Her style is warm, grounded, and collaborative.
Currently accepting new clients • Offers virtual therapy across Chicago and Illinois
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Therin Slayton (they/them)
Therin supports young adults and adults, with a focus on LGBTQIA+ clients, neurodivergent individuals, and those exploring identity, anxiety, and trauma. They offer a warm, affirming, thoughtful, and non-judgmental space.
Currently accepting new clients • Offers virtual therapy across Chicago and Illinois
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Aretha Steele (she/her)
Dr. Steele is the founder and clinical director of Mindful Healing Counseling. While she is not currently accepting new clients, she works closely with the team to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed, and culturally affirming care.
Not currently accepting new clients
Still not sure who feels like the right fit? That’s okay.
Many people feel unsure after browsing therapist profiles—and that’s completely normal. You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy.
If you’d like support choosing, we can help match you with a therapist based on your goals, concerns, and what you’re hoping to feel different. You can also make a change later if something doesn’t feel quite right.
What We Help With
Our therapists support clients with:
trauma and emotional healing
family stress and relationship challenges
burnout and life transitions
pregnancy and postpartum mental health
identity exploration
concerns specific to women, BIPOC clients, and LGBTQIA+ communities
If you’re unsure whether therapy can help with what you’re carrying—you’re welcome to ask.
Expert Care, Rooted in Illinois: Serving Our Communities Virtually
Finding a therapist who "gets it" shouldn't depend on your zip code. While our team provides secure, high-level virtual therapy across the entire state of Illinois, we are proud to be a clinical anchor for the diverse neighborhoods and suburbs where our clients live and work:
The City of Chicago: Serving professionals, students, and creators in Hyde Park, Bronzeville, Andersonville, Logan Square, Rogers Park, and the Loop.
The Southwest Suburbs: Rooted in the family-centered communities of Palos Heights, New Lenox, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park, Mokena, Frankfort, and Joliet.
The Western Suburbs: Supporting high-achieving families and professionals in Hinsdale, Oak Park, Naperville, Aurora, and Bolingbrook.
The North Suburbs & North Shore: Providing affirming care in Evanston, Winnetka, Wilmette, Skokie, and Schaumburg.
Statewide & Beyond: We provide consistent support to residents in Urbana-Champaign and throughout Illinois.
Our clinicians don't just provide therapy; they provide a space where your local context, culture, and community are honored.
Insurance & Accessibility
We accept:
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Blue Choice PPO
Aetna
Our team is happy to help you understand your insurance benefits and options
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, but you don’t have to do it alone.
You can:
explore therapist profiles
request help getting matched
or schedule your first appointment
We’ll meet you with care, respect, and support—right where you are.
“Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it’s having the courage to show up and be seen…Vulnerability is not weakness; it’s our greatest measure of courage.”
— Brene Brown