Helping You Manage the Weight of the World
Online Counseling in Chicago and Illinois
Feeling weighed down by life's challenges?
Struggling to find your way? Life gets really tough sometimes. Maybe it’s the constant stress of it all, the worries that won’t go away, or the growing distance in your relationships that leaves you feeling alone. Perhaps it’s those haunting past experiences that just won’t let go, no matter how hard you try.
You've tried tackling it by yourself, diving into all the self-help resources and soaking up advice from friends, but the weight just doesn’t seem to lift. It’s not getting better and you're tired of feeling this way.
And let's be real, it's draining and downright exhausting, isn’t it? We totally get it.
Together, Healing Begins
At Mindful Healing Counseling, we don’t just listen, we work with you to lift some of the weight. Whether it’s reducing stress, calming the constant worries, helping to create stronger relationships, or confronting past traumas, we’re with you every step of the way.
Here, you've got a special place to tackle life's uncertainties, fears, and tough times. Our therapists believe you should deserve therapy that genuinely helps, with someone who's willing to sit down and help you make real progress.
With us, you'll find a team of friendly, real, and experienced therapists welcome to all. Being inclusive and affirming is at the heart of our practice.
We're here for YOU to help you feel better. You don’t have to do it alone.
Start Therapy
We know starting therapy can be scary, and it might make you hesitant to take the next step. But don't worry, we're here to hold your hand and walk alongside you to make the process as easy as possible.
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Check out the Meet Our Team page to choose the therapist you want to work with.
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Complete our New Client Form so we know how to best support you. Our intake team will reach out to you with available dates and times.
If you’d prefer to choose your own therapy time, feel free to Book Your Time in our online scheduler.
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Once your appointment is confirmed, intake documents will be uploaded to your account in our secure client portal.
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Meet with your therapist online with our secure video platform.
Meet Our Team
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Aretha Steele, PsyD
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Fabiola Felix, MSW
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Therin Slayton, PsyD
Counseling Services
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Therapy Frequently Asked Questions
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The decision to start therapy is a courageous step, but we also know it can be a bit scary. We want to make this process as easy as possible, so we have a few options for you to schedule an appointment.
Find out more about working with us in online therapy? Check it out here.
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We accept insurance . We are an in-network provider with Blue Cross and Blue Shield PPO, Blue Choice PPO, and Aetna PPO. We also accept HSA/FSA plans.
If you have another insurance provider, we accept out-of-network benefits. Find out more on our Rates & Insurance page.
We are more than happy to assist you with verifying your outpatient therapy benefits including deductibles, co-pays, co-insurances and out-of-pocket maximums before beginning therapy.
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The cost of therapy is a big worry for many. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, changes in life, the stresses of everyday life, or other mental health concerns, understanding how much therapy costs is really important.
Read more in our blog about the costs of counseling and therapy.
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Most of our therapists work with clients who live in Illinois only. Due to licensure laws, they would be unable to see you for online therapy if you live in another state.
However, Dr. Steele is able to see clients in over 35 states for teletherapy.
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In your first therapy session, you'll usually talk about why you're seeking help and what you hope to achieve. The therapist will listen to you and start to understand your thoughts and feelings, so they can support you better in future sessions.
Find out more in our blog: What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session?
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We are a telehealth only practice at this time. We do not offer in-person sessions. All of our therapists are able to see clients in Illinois through our secure online therapy platform. Dr. Steele is licensed in Illinois and authorized as a PSYPACT member.
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Yes! Research has shown that online counseling can be just as effective as in-person counseling for lots of people.
Find out more about Online Counseling here.
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