Concern Therapists in Chicago, IL
Victory Health Solution, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LAADC, CAADC, MAC
Chicago, IL 60602
Hi there, Welcome to therapy! I'm Dr. Akamin Nkengaka, a Licensed Psychotherapist. I work with clients both in person and through teletherapy platforms. I’m happy that you have taken the first step towards healing. First and foremost, I want to express my gratitude for choosing therapy and allowing me to be part of your healing process. Taking this step requires courage, and I commend you for it. I have had the privilege of assisting individuals like yourself in their healing journey. My therapeutic approach is client-centered model and solution focus which means that I tailored sessions to meet your unique need.
Hi there, Welcome to therapy! I'm Dr. Akamin Nkengaka, a Licensed Psychotherapist. I work with clients both in person and through teletherapy platforms. I’m happy that you have taken the first step towards healing. First and foremost, I want to express my gratitude for choosing therapy and allowing me to be part of your healing process. Taking this step requires courage, and I commend you for it. I have had the privilege of assisting individuals like yourself in their healing journey. My therapeutic approach is client-centered model and solution focus which means that I tailored sessions to meet your unique need.
Yessenia Gonzalez is a Licensed Social Worker who specializes in providing therapeutic services to children and families. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Yessenia employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Play Therapy in her approach, tailoring her methods to meet the unique needs of each individual. Her professional journey was inspired by her personal experiences with a supportive therapist during her younger years, which instilled in her the power of being heard and understood.
Yessenia Gonzalez is a Licensed Social Worker who specializes in providing therapeutic services to children and families. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Yessenia employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Play Therapy in her approach, tailoring her methods to meet the unique needs of each individual. Her professional journey was inspired by her personal experiences with a supportive therapist during her younger years, which instilled in her the power of being heard and understood.
Do you ever feel lost, questioning who you are or where you’re going, with no easy answers? Sometimes life takes unexpected turns — we hit a bottom, face a crisis, or simply realize that something in us must change. These moments of confusion can feel overwhelming, but they also hold the possibility for growth, clarity, and self-discovery. Therapy can be the space where those possibilities take root.
Do you ever feel lost, questioning who you are or where you’re going, with no easy answers? Sometimes life takes unexpected turns — we hit a bottom, face a crisis, or simply realize that something in us must change. These moments of confusion can feel overwhelming, but they also hold the possibility for growth, clarity, and self-discovery. Therapy can be the space where those possibilities take root.
Nudging you through your process of self actualization is an enduring hope of mine and ever present in the clinical work we do. Whether you struggle with who you are, have frequent unstable relationships with your Self and others, or are curious about the relentless anxiety, numbness, sadness, or endless angst in life that won't seem to go away, together we work toward healing. In therapy, we make intrinsic meaning of such recurrences to unblock psychological barriers, deepen your grasp of self, and strengthen your capacity for meaningful relationships. That is often the hope and starting treatment goal of our depth-oriented work.
Nudging you through your process of self actualization is an enduring hope of mine and ever present in the clinical work we do. Whether you struggle with who you are, have frequent unstable relationships with your Self and others, or are curious about the relentless anxiety, numbness, sadness, or endless angst in life that won't seem to go away, together we work toward healing. In therapy, we make intrinsic meaning of such recurrences to unblock psychological barriers, deepen your grasp of self, and strengthen your capacity for meaningful relationships. That is often the hope and starting treatment goal of our depth-oriented work.
Making the decision to speak to a therapist or telling your parents you think it's time to speak to one is never an easy decision. I hope to make therapy feel like a safe space where you can open up and share what is happening in your life big or small. I am ready to listen and help you navigate the issues you want to work on without judgment. My clients experience me as encouraging, understanding, and optimistic.
Making the decision to speak to a therapist or telling your parents you think it's time to speak to one is never an easy decision. I hope to make therapy feel like a safe space where you can open up and share what is happening in your life big or small. I am ready to listen and help you navigate the issues you want to work on without judgment. My clients experience me as encouraging, understanding, and optimistic.
I have significant experience with adolescents and families who feel “stuck” in anxiety or panic even to the point of avoiding school, work, or other major life hurdles. I have developed programs and training opportunities for organizations to learn how to use willingness and sitting with discomfort to take actions toward the value path. I have led dozens of groups, trainings, and has supervised numerous psychologists in training.
I have significant experience with adolescents and families who feel “stuck” in anxiety or panic even to the point of avoiding school, work, or other major life hurdles. I have developed programs and training opportunities for organizations to learn how to use willingness and sitting with discomfort to take actions toward the value path. I have led dozens of groups, trainings, and has supervised numerous psychologists in training.
I work with individuals, families, and communities facing life challenges, stress, and barriers to stability. Many seek support to improve family dynamics, access resources, and build stronger life skills. Our team provides coordinated care, personalized plans, and community-based support to promote growth, connection, and long-term success.
I work with individuals, families, and communities facing life challenges, stress, and barriers to stability. Many seek support to improve family dynamics, access resources, and build stronger life skills. Our team provides coordinated care, personalized plans, and community-based support to promote growth, connection, and long-term success.
I’m a Licensed Social Worker based in Chicago, and I’m all about meeting you where you are. I use a mix of approaches like CBT, trauma-focused work, DBT, and solution-focused therapy to help you tackle what’s weighing you down. Whether you're dealing with trauma, addiction, or just trying to figure life out, I’m here to support you with a down-to-earth, personalized approach. Let’s work together to help you feel stronger, clearer, and more like yourself again.
I’m a Licensed Social Worker based in Chicago, and I’m all about meeting you where you are. I use a mix of approaches like CBT, trauma-focused work, DBT, and solution-focused therapy to help you tackle what’s weighing you down. Whether you're dealing with trauma, addiction, or just trying to figure life out, I’m here to support you with a down-to-earth, personalized approach. Let’s work together to help you feel stronger, clearer, and more like yourself again.
Transforming Lives, Together: Your Path to Healing and Growth
Urvashi Verma, Licensed Clinical Therapist (LSW) brings more than a decade of heartfelt, client-centered care to her practice. Urvashi empowers clients to create authentic paths toward balance and resilience. Grounded in empathy and evidence-based strategies, Urvashi specializes in working with children, individuals, couples, and families. Urvashi’s approach combines warmth and professionalism.
Transforming Lives, Together: Your Path to Healing and Growth
Urvashi Verma, Licensed Clinical Therapist (LSW) brings more than a decade of heartfelt, client-centered care to her practice. Urvashi empowers clients to create authentic paths toward balance and resilience. Grounded in empathy and evidence-based strategies, Urvashi specializes in working with children, individuals, couples, and families. Urvashi’s approach combines warmth and professionalism.
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If you're here, something in your life may feel heavier than it should.
Maybe you're carrying anxiety that never seems to quiet down. Maybe you're struggling with a relationship, working through past trauma, grieving a loss, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the demands of life. Whatever brought you here, I want you to know that you don't have to carry it alone.
I believe therapy should be a place where you can exhale. A place where you don't have to explain away your feelings, minimize your struggles, or pretend everything is okay. Healing begins when we feel seen, heard, and understood, not judged. You deserve peace.
If you're here, something in your life may feel heavier than it should.
Maybe you're carrying anxiety that never seems to quiet down. Maybe you're struggling with a relationship, working through past trauma, grieving a loss, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the demands of life. Whatever brought you here, I want you to know that you don't have to carry it alone.
I believe therapy should be a place where you can exhale. A place where you don't have to explain away your feelings, minimize your struggles, or pretend everything is okay. Healing begins when we feel seen, heard, and understood, not judged. You deserve peace.
I believe in creating lasting relationships with clients where they feel welcome and open to discussing their needs and wants. In making a connection, I believe in a kind, interactive and non-judgmental approach to listening that allows clients to feel cared for and heard.
I believe in creating lasting relationships with clients where they feel welcome and open to discussing their needs and wants. In making a connection, I believe in a kind, interactive and non-judgmental approach to listening that allows clients to feel cared for and heard.
I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist in the mental health field. I am passionate about helping people overcome their life stressors, past hurts, and to function in a healthier way. I help clients who suffer from mental health disorders, current problems, substance related addictions along with process related addictions (i.e. sex, gambling, shopping). I most frequently use Insight Oriented Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) approaches; as well as CBT and DBT when appropriate. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and family members.
I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist in the mental health field. I am passionate about helping people overcome their life stressors, past hurts, and to function in a healthier way. I help clients who suffer from mental health disorders, current problems, substance related addictions along with process related addictions (i.e. sex, gambling, shopping). I most frequently use Insight Oriented Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) approaches; as well as CBT and DBT when appropriate. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and family members.
I am dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I believe that everyone’s story is unique, and I approach therapy with empathy, curiosity, and respect. I believe that meaningful change is possible when individuals feel supported and empowered. My role is to partner with clients in their journey—offering guidance, tools, and encouragement as they work toward greater balance, insight, and overall well-being.
I am dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I believe that everyone’s story is unique, and I approach therapy with empathy, curiosity, and respect. I believe that meaningful change is possible when individuals feel supported and empowered. My role is to partner with clients in their journey—offering guidance, tools, and encouragement as they work toward greater balance, insight, and overall well-being.
I accept a wide range of insurance plans, including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna, ComPsych, Concern, Humana, Medicare, Optum, and UnitedHealthcare .
You deserve a space where you can breathe and feel understood. I support people carrying stress, trauma, and life transitions who want to feel more grounded and connected to themselves. My style is warm, honest, and collaborative. I use a trauma‑informed, strengths‑based approach under clinical supervision as I complete my licensure. You do not have to navigate your healing alone.
I accept a wide range of insurance plans, including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna, ComPsych, Concern, Humana, Medicare, Optum, and UnitedHealthcare .
You deserve a space where you can breathe and feel understood. I support people carrying stress, trauma, and life transitions who want to feel more grounded and connected to themselves. My style is warm, honest, and collaborative. I use a trauma‑informed, strengths‑based approach under clinical supervision as I complete my licensure. You do not have to navigate your healing alone.
roots in multiple cultures. Raised in India, educated in Britain (Warwick University) and the United States (Northwestern University's Family Institute), I specialize in treatment of families across cultures. As a licensed clinical social worker, I work in collaboration with my clients to maximize individual and family functioning. I create a safe, caring and non-judgmental environment for immigrant families facing intergenerational problems, marital discord, emotional and psychological problems, arising from adaptation to a foreign culture. I have considerable experience in community mental health and child welfare, helping people with complex multiple issues.
roots in multiple cultures. Raised in India, educated in Britain (Warwick University) and the United States (Northwestern University's Family Institute), I specialize in treatment of families across cultures. As a licensed clinical social worker, I work in collaboration with my clients to maximize individual and family functioning. I create a safe, caring and non-judgmental environment for immigrant families facing intergenerational problems, marital discord, emotional and psychological problems, arising from adaptation to a foreign culture. I have considerable experience in community mental health and child welfare, helping people with complex multiple issues.
Have you been feeling down? Managing life at times can be complex for the strongest individuals. Are you experiencing difficulties in your marriage or relationship? Are you adjusting to a new life experience? You don’t have to let anxiety, depression, trauma, work-related stress, relationships, or anything else keep you from moving toward your goals and the life you want. I understand these feelings and offer a non-judgmental safe environment. I specialize in: depression, anxiety, self esteem issues, coping skills , anger management/ court orders, and empowerment to help people heal inside and restore balance to your life.
Have you been feeling down? Managing life at times can be complex for the strongest individuals. Are you experiencing difficulties in your marriage or relationship? Are you adjusting to a new life experience? You don’t have to let anxiety, depression, trauma, work-related stress, relationships, or anything else keep you from moving toward your goals and the life you want. I understand these feelings and offer a non-judgmental safe environment. I specialize in: depression, anxiety, self esteem issues, coping skills , anger management/ court orders, and empowerment to help people heal inside and restore balance to your life.
I believe all people are more similar than different. I look forward to working with a diverse group of clients with a broad range of presenting problems. I believe people have an innate tendency for healing and growth. I aim to create a real relationship together in therapy, and provide an environment that allows clients to flourish through use of genuineness, acceptance, and empathic understanding. I look forward to working together with the person who knows the problem best, the client.
I believe all people are more similar than different. I look forward to working with a diverse group of clients with a broad range of presenting problems. I believe people have an innate tendency for healing and growth. I aim to create a real relationship together in therapy, and provide an environment that allows clients to flourish through use of genuineness, acceptance, and empathic understanding. I look forward to working together with the person who knows the problem best, the client.
Have you been feeling down? Managing life at times can be complex for the strongest individuals. Are you experiencing difficulties in your marriage or relationship? Are you adjusting to a new life experience? You don’t have to let anxiety, depression, trauma, work-related stress, relationships, or anything else keep you from moving toward your goals and the life you want. I understand these feelings and offer a non-judgmental safe environment. I specialize in: depression, anxiety, self esteem issues, coping skills , anger management/ court orders, and empowerment to help people heal inside and restore balance to your life.
Have you been feeling down? Managing life at times can be complex for the strongest individuals. Are you experiencing difficulties in your marriage or relationship? Are you adjusting to a new life experience? You don’t have to let anxiety, depression, trauma, work-related stress, relationships, or anything else keep you from moving toward your goals and the life you want. I understand these feelings and offer a non-judgmental safe environment. I specialize in: depression, anxiety, self esteem issues, coping skills , anger management/ court orders, and empowerment to help people heal inside and restore balance to your life.
On my journey to be a LMFT my passion comes from helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. With a unique blend of personal and professional experiences, I specialize in working with clients facing life transitions, relationship issues, and cultural identity struggles. My approach is grounded in empathy and collaboration, where I work alongside you to foster healthier communication, stronger connections, and a deeper understanding of yourself and your loved ones. As a Tunisian-American and a single father who grew up in MN, speaking both French and Arabic, I bring a multicultural lens. Let's Connect.
On my journey to be a LMFT my passion comes from helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. With a unique blend of personal and professional experiences, I specialize in working with clients facing life transitions, relationship issues, and cultural identity struggles. My approach is grounded in empathy and collaboration, where I work alongside you to foster healthier communication, stronger connections, and a deeper understanding of yourself and your loved ones. As a Tunisian-American and a single father who grew up in MN, speaking both French and Arabic, I bring a multicultural lens. Let's Connect.
OCD is treatable. My goal is to help you get it into full remission. I specialize in all subtypes of OCD. I am passionate about supporting and encouraging you to defeat OCD symptoms and regain control of your life. Specializing exclusively in the treatment of OCD in adult women allows me to focus 100% on the latest knowledge and highly-effective techniques that will likely work best for you. Women's OCD Wellness, Ltd. provides you with expert, high-quality and personalized treatment. Update: Clients can now receive out-of-network benefits with their insurance.
OCD is treatable. My goal is to help you get it into full remission. I specialize in all subtypes of OCD. I am passionate about supporting and encouraging you to defeat OCD symptoms and regain control of your life. Specializing exclusively in the treatment of OCD in adult women allows me to focus 100% on the latest knowledge and highly-effective techniques that will likely work best for you. Women's OCD Wellness, Ltd. provides you with expert, high-quality and personalized treatment. Update: Clients can now receive out-of-network benefits with their insurance.
