Find the Right Therapist for You
Because the right fit makes all the difference
Online therapy throughout Chicago and Illinois for anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationships, motherhood, neurodivergence, identity, and life transitions.
Opening up to someone new, especially about the things you rarely say out loud, takes courage. We get that. And we know how much it matters who you choose to let into that space
Finding a therapist isn't just about matching credentials. It's about finding someone you can imagine actually opening up to.
Someone you can exhale with. Someone you don't have to perform for. Someone who understands that your culture, identity, relationships, and lived experiences can shape what you carry.
At Mindful Healing Counseling, our therapists bring different backgrounds, identities, personalities, specialties, and ways of connecting. You don't need the therapist who looks best on paper. You just need someone who feels right for you.
Not sure who that is yet? Explore our team below to find your fit, or reach out and we’ll help match you.
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Our Therapists
Different therapists. Different strengths. One shared belief: you deserve to feel genuinely seen and understood.
All of our clinicians provide online therapy throughout Illinois and bring their own identities, backgrounds, clinical specialties, personalities, and ways of connecting.
Take a look around. You don't have to choose based on credentials alone. Notice who sounds like someone you could actually talk to.
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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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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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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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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.
Not 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.
Limited openings• Virtual therapy across Chicago and Illinois
Still not sure who feels like the right fit? That’s okay.
That's completely okay. You don't have to figure it out by yourself.
Tell us a little about what you're looking for, what you'd like support with, and what matters to you in a therapist. We'll help you identify someone on our team who may feel like a good fit.
And if the first fit doesn't feel quite right? You can tell us. We'll help you find someone else.
You don't have to make the perfect choice. You just need somewhere to start.
What We Help With
You don't need to know exactly what to call what you're experiencing before reaching out.
Our online therapists support clients throughout Illinois with:
Anxiety & overthinking
Grief & loss
Identity
We also have therapists with particular experience supporting women and mothers, Black and Brown/BIPOC clients, LGBTQIA+ communities, first-generation clients, teens, college students and young adults, high-achieving professionals, and neurodivergent clients.
Not sure whether what you're dealing with is something therapy can help with? You're welcome to ask.
Online Therapy & Telehealth Throughout Illinois
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 & Paying for Therapy
Mindful Healing Counseling is currently in-network with:
Blue Choice PPO
We also accept private pay, HSA/FSA cards, and out-of-network benefits when available.
Because every insurance plan is different, we're happy to help you understand the information available about your benefits before you begin.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
You don't have to know who to choose yet.
Maybe one of our therapists already stood out to you. If so, take a closer look at their bio and see how they feel.
And if you're still thinking, “They all sound great, but I have no idea who I should choose,” that's exactly what our matching process is for.
Tell us a little about what you're looking for, and we'll help you find someone who may be a good fit.
You don't need to make the perfect choice. You just need somewhere to start.
“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