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Mindful Healing Counseling
Meet Our Therapists
About Mindful Healing Counseling
Samreen Ahmed, LSW
Therin Slayton, PsyD
Summer Stewart, PsyD
Fabiola Felix, MSW
Aretha Steele, PsyD
Anxiety Therapy
High-Functioning Anxiety Therapy
Trauma Therapy
Stress and Burnout Therapy
Depression Therapy
ADHD Therapy
Life Transitions Therapy
Pregnancy and Postpartum Support
Family Conflict & Difficult Family Relationships
Relationship Therapy
Our Full Scope of Practice
Therapy for Women
BIPOC Therapy
First-Generation Therapy
LGBTQIA+ Therapy
Young Adult Therapy
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Teen Therapy
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Why Am I the Only Responsible One in My Toxic Family? (And How to Stop Carrying the Weight)
Family, Family Issues, Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 3/23/26 Family, Family Issues, Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 3/23/26

Why Am I the Only Responsible One in My Toxic Family? (And How to Stop Carrying the Weight)

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How to Stop Repeating Painful Family Patterns in the New Year — and Finally Break the Cycle
Family, Family Issues, Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 1/16/26 Family, Family Issues, Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 1/16/26

How to Stop Repeating Painful Family Patterns in the New Year — and Finally Break the Cycle

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Why Am I Always the Problem in My Family?
Anxiety, Family, Family Issues, Boundaries, Stress, Depression, Black and BIPOC Concerns, LGBTQIA+ Dr. Aretha Steele 1/14/26 Anxiety, Family, Family Issues, Boundaries, Stress, Depression, Black and BIPOC Concerns, LGBTQIA+ Dr. Aretha Steele 1/14/26

Why Am I Always the Problem in My Family?

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How to Start the New Year with Boundaries, Balance, and Peace
Boundaries, Burnout Dr. Aretha Steele 1/2/26 Boundaries, Burnout Dr. Aretha Steele 1/2/26

How to Start the New Year with Boundaries, Balance, and Peace

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Why Do I Feel Like the Black Sheep in My Family?
Family, Family Issues, Boundaries, Stress Dr. Aretha Steele 12/15/25 Family, Family Issues, Boundaries, Stress Dr. Aretha Steele 12/15/25

Why Do I Feel Like the Black Sheep in My Family?

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How to Set Boundaries at Holiday Gatherings in Chicago & Illinois—Without Feeling Guilty
Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 11/10/25 Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 11/10/25

How to Set Boundaries at Holiday Gatherings in Chicago & Illinois—Without Feeling Guilty

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How to Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty: A Guide for Chicago & Illinois
Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 9/22/25 Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 9/22/25

How to Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty: A Guide for Chicago & Illinois

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The Hidden Cost of People-Pleasing & Why Boundaries Matter More Than You Think
Boundaries, Burnout, Anxiety, People Pleasing, Family Dr. Aretha Steele 9/15/25 Boundaries, Burnout, Anxiety, People Pleasing, Family Dr. Aretha Steele 9/15/25

The Hidden Cost of People-Pleasing & Why Boundaries Matter More Than You Think

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How to Have Boundaries at BBQs, Vacations, and Family Events
Anxiety, Life Transitions, Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 6/30/25 Anxiety, Life Transitions, Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 6/30/25

How to Have Boundaries at BBQs, Vacations, and Family Events

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Am I the Family Scapegoat? 7 Signs You’re Carrying the Blame (and How to Heal)
Family, Boundaries, Stress Dr. Aretha Steele 6/19/25 Family, Boundaries, Stress Dr. Aretha Steele 6/19/25

Am I the Family Scapegoat? 7 Signs You’re Carrying the Blame (and How to Heal)

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How to Set Boundaries with Family (Without Guilt) in Chicago & Illinois
Boundaries, Stress, Family, Family Issues Dr. Aretha Steele 3/31/25 Boundaries, Stress, Family, Family Issues Dr. Aretha Steele 3/31/25

How to Set Boundaries with Family (Without Guilt) in Chicago & Illinois

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How to Make New Year’s Resolutions That Stick: Tips for Mental Health
Anxiety, Stress, Life Transitions, Depression, Trauma, Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 1/2/25 Anxiety, Stress, Life Transitions, Depression, Trauma, Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 1/2/25

How to Make New Year’s Resolutions That Stick: Tips for Mental Health

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How to Set Healthy Holiday Boundaries (So You Can Actually Enjoy the Season!)
Boundaries, Stress, Anxiety, Depression Dr. Aretha Steele 12/16/24 Boundaries, Stress, Anxiety, Depression Dr. Aretha Steele 12/16/24

How to Set Healthy Holiday Boundaries (So You Can Actually Enjoy the Season!)

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Therapist’s Favorite Picks: Books, Self-Care Items, and Podcasts
Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Coping Skills, Boundaries, Life Transitions, Trauma, Relationships, Self Care Dr. Aretha Steele 10/3/24 Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Coping Skills, Boundaries, Life Transitions, Trauma, Relationships, Self Care Dr. Aretha Steele 10/3/24

Therapist’s Favorite Picks: Books, Self-Care Items, and Podcasts

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Is My Family Toxic or Is It Me? Here’s How to Tell!
Family, Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 8/14/24 Family, Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 8/14/24

Is My Family Toxic or Is It Me? Here’s How to Tell!

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Why is it So Hard for Me to Say No?
Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 7/22/24 Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 7/22/24

Why is it So Hard for Me to Say No?

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When Others Disagree with Your Boundaries: How to Stay Calm
Boundaries, Family Issues, Stress, Family Dr. Aretha Steele 2/29/24 Boundaries, Family Issues, Stress, Family Dr. Aretha Steele 2/29/24

When Others Disagree with Your Boundaries: How to Stay Calm

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Why is Setting Boundaries So Hard in Relationships?
Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 2/27/24 Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 2/27/24

Why is Setting Boundaries So Hard in Relationships?

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5 Reasons Why Your Boundaries Aren’t Working?
Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 1/29/24 Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 1/29/24

5 Reasons Why Your Boundaries Aren’t Working?

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What Happens When You Set Boundaries?
Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 10/11/22 Boundaries Dr. Aretha Steele 10/11/22

What Happens When You Set Boundaries?

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Online Therapy in Illinois

Mindful Healing Counseling offers online therapy and virtual counseling across Illinois for adults, teens, and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, burnout and life transitions. Our therapists provide culturally affirming, trauma-informed, and relational care, and we are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and Aetna. We verify your insurance benefits before your first session to ensure a seamless start, helping you feel grounded, connected, and understood from the comfort of home.

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