Find the Right Therapist for You
Because the right fit makes all the difference
Online therapy in Chicago & throughout Illinois for anxiety, trauma, relationships, and feeling overwhelmed
Finding the right therapist is the first step toward feeling like yourself again.
You deserve a space where you can finally exhale. Somewhere you feel seen, understood, and truly safe. Therapy is most powerful when it’s built on a real connection, and that starts with finding a partner who truly 'gets' your story, your culture, and your goals.
At Mindful Healing Counseling, we’ve moved away from a 'one-size-fits-all' approach to care. Whether you are navigating the heavy weight of anxiety and burnout, healing from past trauma, feeling lost in the middle of a major life transition, feeling disconnected in your relationship, stuck in the same arguments, or unsure how to move forward as a couple, our team is here to meet you exactly where you are.
You don’t have to settle for care that feels rushed or clinical. You deserve a therapeutic experience that feels human, respectful, and deeply aligned with who you are.
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Our Therapists
All of our clinicians provide virtual therapy in Illinois and work from a trauma-informed, culturally affirming, and relational approach. Whether you’re navigating things on your own or looking to improve your relationship, finding the right therapist makes all the difference.
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Briana Booker, LSW (she/her)
For the woman who looks like she has it all together, but can’t turn her mind off.
Briana works with women and couples who feel stuck in patterns that keep repeating, whether that’s overthinking, burnout, or relationships that feel confusing or emotionally draining. If you find yourself replaying conversations, questioning your needs, or feeling like you’re giving more than you’re getting back, you’re not alone, and there’s a reason it keeps happening.
Best fit for: Black women, high-functioning anxiety, overthinking, burnout, relationship patterns, communication issues, and couples navigating stress, disconnection, or repeated conflict.
Currently accepting new clients • Virtual therapy across Chicago and Illinois
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Samreen Ahmed, LSW (she/her)
Helping you move from survival mode to feeling safe, grounded, and understood.
Samreen provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive online therapy for anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions. As a South Asian Muslim therapist, she creates a space where you don't have to explain your culture, faith, or family dynamics before you can begin healing.
Best fit for: First-generation adults, South Asian & Muslim women, anxiety, grief, trauma, life transitions, and culturally responsive therapy.
Currently accepting new clients • Virtual therapy across Chicago and Illinois
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Fabiola Felix, LSW (she/her)
Helping first-gen and high-achieving women break the cycle of 'The Reliable One' without the guilt.
Fabiola helps first-generation adults, young adults, and professionals put down what they've been quietly carrying. If you're exhausted from overthinking, people-pleasing, cultural expectations, or always being the reliable one, therapy becomes a place to finally exhale.
Best fit for: First-generation adults, Latinx women, grad students,anxiety, grief, depression, burnout, life transitions, and cultural stress.
Currently accepting new clients • Virtual therapy across Chicago and Illinois
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Summer Stewart, PsyD (she/her)
You’ve been the 'strong one' for long enough. It’s time for someone to care for you.
Summer specializes in helping Black and Brown women, high-achieving professionals, and perfectionists put down the weight of always being the strong one. Together, you'll move beyond burnout, anxiety, and self-pressure toward a life with more rest, confidence, and peace.
Best fit for: Black & Brown women, anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, trauma, and life transitions.
Currently accepting new clients • Virtual therapy across Chicago and Illinois
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Therin Slayton, PsyD (they/them)
A place where you no longer have to mask, explain, or shrink yourself to belong.
Therin provides neurodivergent-affirming and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy for ADHD, autistic, AuDHD, transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse adults. Therapy becomes a space where your identity is understood, your nervous system is respected, and you can finally show up as your full self.
Best fit for: LGBTQIA2S+ adults, transgender and nonbinary individuals, autistic and ADHD adults, AuDHD, neurodivergent burnout, disability, and polyamorous relationships.
Currently accepting new clients • Virtual therapy across Chicago and Illinois
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Aretha Steele, PsyD (she/her)
Dr. Aretha Steele founded Mindful Healing Counseling to create the kind of therapy she believes everyone deserves. Therapy that is warm, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and deeply human. While she is not currently accepting new clients, she works closely with every therapist on the team to ensure exceptional, compassionate 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 virtual therapists support clients with:
trauma and emotional healing
relationship challenges, couples conflict, and communication issues
burnout and life transitions
pregnancy and postpartum mental health
identity exploration
repeating relationship patterns and feeling stuck in the same cycles
first generation professionals and students
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, couples, 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 Choice PPO
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