Wellfleet Therapists in Chicago, IL
I am a person-centered, humanistic, and trauma-informed therapist at heart, and I believe the deepest power in therapy comes from the connection between one human and another. I love to work with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, depression, complex or childhood trauma, identity and self-esteem struggles, life transitions, perfectionism, mood instability, and relationship or social struggles. I know that starting therapy while also juggling the stressors that bring you here is a lot, and I'm here to support you even when healing looks and feels "messy" at times, at your own pace, as your companion towards genuine growth.
I am a person-centered, humanistic, and trauma-informed therapist at heart, and I believe the deepest power in therapy comes from the connection between one human and another. I love to work with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, depression, complex or childhood trauma, identity and self-esteem struggles, life transitions, perfectionism, mood instability, and relationship or social struggles. I know that starting therapy while also juggling the stressors that bring you here is a lot, and I'm here to support you even when healing looks and feels "messy" at times, at your own pace, as your companion towards genuine growth.
Hi, my name is Kat and I am a Deaf therapist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), I bring both professional expertise and deep cultural lived experience to my practice. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology in 2018. My clinical journey began in a residential setting before transitioning into specialized outpatient therapeutic environments. Over the past eight years, I have had the privilege of working with Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals spanning a wide age range—from children as young as 5 years old to adults navigating end-of-life care.
Together, we can work toward healing.
Hi, my name is Kat and I am a Deaf therapist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), I bring both professional expertise and deep cultural lived experience to my practice. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology in 2018. My clinical journey began in a residential setting before transitioning into specialized outpatient therapeutic environments. Over the past eight years, I have had the privilege of working with Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals spanning a wide age range—from children as young as 5 years old to adults navigating end-of-life care.
Together, we can work toward healing.
Is your mind constantly pulled away from the current moment? Many clients come to therapy feeling anxious, disconnected, or unsure of how to balance self-expectations and others’ needs. I offer a warm, affirming, and trauma-informed space where we can gently untangle what feels heavy, build self-trust, and reconnect with what truly matters to you. My approach integrates psychodynamic, person-centered, mindfulness, solution-focused, and relational methods to create real, sustainable change. Whether you’re navigating identity shifts, relationship patterns, burnout, or self-doubt, we’ll move at your pace, with curiosity and compassion.
Is your mind constantly pulled away from the current moment? Many clients come to therapy feeling anxious, disconnected, or unsure of how to balance self-expectations and others’ needs. I offer a warm, affirming, and trauma-informed space where we can gently untangle what feels heavy, build self-trust, and reconnect with what truly matters to you. My approach integrates psychodynamic, person-centered, mindfulness, solution-focused, and relational methods to create real, sustainable change. Whether you’re navigating identity shifts, relationship patterns, burnout, or self-doubt, we’ll move at your pace, with curiosity and compassion.
It can be easy to lose touch with yourself while trying to survive, meet expectations, or take care of others. Over time, it can become difficult to know what you need, what you want, or even what your own voice sounds like. Therapy can be an opportunity to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have been overlooked for a long time. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism, LGBTQIA+ and identity-related challenges, and more.
It can be easy to lose touch with yourself while trying to survive, meet expectations, or take care of others. Over time, it can become difficult to know what you need, what you want, or even what your own voice sounds like. Therapy can be an opportunity to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have been overlooked for a long time. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism, LGBTQIA+ and identity-related challenges, and more.
Feeling understood and supported can make a meaningful difference when emotional patterns, relationship concerns, or questions around identity begin to feel heavy. Many people seek therapy when they want a space where their experiences, background, and story are taken seriously. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples seeking support with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions.
Feeling understood and supported can make a meaningful difference when emotional patterns, relationship concerns, or questions around identity begin to feel heavy. Many people seek therapy when they want a space where their experiences, background, and story are taken seriously. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples seeking support with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions.
Do you love your partner but feel like you struggle to communicate with them? Like you are always doing something wrong and just can’t seem to get on the same page? Do you want desperately to get that connection back that you had at the beginning of your relationship, but instead you find yourself slogging your way through constant conflict or walking on eggshells to avoid another argument? Do you feel insecure in your relationships or wonder if you could be responding to challenges in a better way?
Do you love your partner but feel like you struggle to communicate with them? Like you are always doing something wrong and just can’t seem to get on the same page? Do you want desperately to get that connection back that you had at the beginning of your relationship, but instead you find yourself slogging your way through constant conflict or walking on eggshells to avoid another argument? Do you feel insecure in your relationships or wonder if you could be responding to challenges in a better way?
Welcome! Are you hoping to discover a supportive, warm, and authentic space to explore the multitudes that you contain? Perhaps you are tired of feeling stuck in old thought patterns and beliefs. Maybe you have found yourself unable to fully engage in relationships, responsibilities, or you are struggling to find meaningful direction in your life. In our work together, we can co-create a therapeutic space where you feel empowered to explore your own inner landscape.
Welcome! Are you hoping to discover a supportive, warm, and authentic space to explore the multitudes that you contain? Perhaps you are tired of feeling stuck in old thought patterns and beliefs. Maybe you have found yourself unable to fully engage in relationships, responsibilities, or you are struggling to find meaningful direction in your life. In our work together, we can co-create a therapeutic space where you feel empowered to explore your own inner landscape.
Courtney Thompson Post Doctoral Fellow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, PsyD
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
You may reach a point where who you are on the outside no longer matches what you’re carrying inside. As a trauma-informed therapist in Chicago, I understand how easy it is to hide parts of yourself from friends or family just to avoid conflict or to fit in. Over time, it may start to feel like no one truly knows the real you. Stress can show up in many ways—through increased drinking, bingeing or restricting food, or turning to other coping behaviors. You may even be in recovery and still feel like life is unmanageable, which can be discouraging. You don’t have to feel stuck. Change is possible, and hope is within reach."
You may reach a point where who you are on the outside no longer matches what you’re carrying inside. As a trauma-informed therapist in Chicago, I understand how easy it is to hide parts of yourself from friends or family just to avoid conflict or to fit in. Over time, it may start to feel like no one truly knows the real you. Stress can show up in many ways—through increased drinking, bingeing or restricting food, or turning to other coping behaviors. You may even be in recovery and still feel like life is unmanageable, which can be discouraging. You don’t have to feel stuck. Change is possible, and hope is within reach."
Feeling stuck in old patterns, overwhelmed by stress, or unsure how to navigate changes in your relationships or life can be deeply challenging. If you are seeking support to better understand your emotions, strengthen coping strategies, and build more satisfying connections with yourself and others, therapy may be a helpful step. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relational concerns.
Feeling stuck in old patterns, overwhelmed by stress, or unsure how to navigate changes in your relationships or life can be deeply challenging. If you are seeking support to better understand your emotions, strengthen coping strategies, and build more satisfying connections with yourself and others, therapy may be a helpful step. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relational concerns.
Modern life has a way of creating disconnection—both from others and ourselves. Constant distractions, political differences, the relative ease of online interaction, and interpersonal anxieties, can make even those closest to us feel a million miles away. It can be difficult to break out of old patterns and unlearn harmful messages about your identity. If you are looking for ways to be more present for yourself and your loved ones, therapy can be a great tool to look into yourself and reconnect in a supportive and vulnerable environment.
Modern life has a way of creating disconnection—both from others and ourselves. Constant distractions, political differences, the relative ease of online interaction, and interpersonal anxieties, can make even those closest to us feel a million miles away. It can be difficult to break out of old patterns and unlearn harmful messages about your identity. If you are looking for ways to be more present for yourself and your loved ones, therapy can be a great tool to look into yourself and reconnect in a supportive and vulnerable environment.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (licensed in IL, OK, and VA) with experience working with young adults, adults, athletes, and groups in a variety of different settings including community mental health, residential substance use treatment, college counseling centers, athletic departments, and private practice. I have extensive experience in working with anxiety, mood disorders, grief and loss, attachment issues, burnout, and confidence and performance issues. I am attachment based but use a variety of theoretical orientations to collaboratively work with clients in providing support for continuous growth.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (licensed in IL, OK, and VA) with experience working with young adults, adults, athletes, and groups in a variety of different settings including community mental health, residential substance use treatment, college counseling centers, athletic departments, and private practice. I have extensive experience in working with anxiety, mood disorders, grief and loss, attachment issues, burnout, and confidence and performance issues. I am attachment based but use a variety of theoretical orientations to collaboratively work with clients in providing support for continuous growth.
There’s no roadmap to living a fulfilling life, and the challenges we face on our journeys can feel overwhelming, isolating, and ongoing. As we move through life, we may encounter past wounds, relationship stress, and major life transitions that begin to take root in our behaviors, emotions, thoughts, and our most cherished relationships. I’ve had the opportunity to work extensively with individuals, children, adolescents, adults, couples experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, body image concerns, empowerment, and major life transitions.
There’s no roadmap to living a fulfilling life, and the challenges we face on our journeys can feel overwhelming, isolating, and ongoing. As we move through life, we may encounter past wounds, relationship stress, and major life transitions that begin to take root in our behaviors, emotions, thoughts, and our most cherished relationships. I’ve had the opportunity to work extensively with individuals, children, adolescents, adults, couples experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, body image concerns, empowerment, and major life transitions.
I specialize in working with couples in the early dating, pre-marital, and transitional stages, including dating to cohabitation and pre-marital to newly married. As a Prepare/Enrich Facilitator, I help couples refine communication, deepen intimacy, and move from "good to great."
With individuals, I support clients navigating dating, breakups, self-worth, and the search for a long-term partner.
I also provide career counseling for those exploring purpose and alignment.
Throughout our work, I pull from attachment theory and a family of origin lens to help clients understand the patterns shaping their relationships.
I specialize in working with couples in the early dating, pre-marital, and transitional stages, including dating to cohabitation and pre-marital to newly married. As a Prepare/Enrich Facilitator, I help couples refine communication, deepen intimacy, and move from "good to great."
With individuals, I support clients navigating dating, breakups, self-worth, and the search for a long-term partner.
I also provide career counseling for those exploring purpose and alignment.
Throughout our work, I pull from attachment theory and a family of origin lens to help clients understand the patterns shaping their relationships.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating the effects of past experiences, or seeking support around identity-related stress. Therapy can be a space to slow down, reflect, and better understand yourself. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and LGBTQ+-related concerns.
To support our work together, I draw from a blend of evidence-based, trauma-focused approaches, including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and expressive therapies such as art, narrative, and movement-based work.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating the effects of past experiences, or seeking support around identity-related stress. Therapy can be a space to slow down, reflect, and better understand yourself. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and LGBTQ+-related concerns.
To support our work together, I draw from a blend of evidence-based, trauma-focused approaches, including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and expressive therapies such as art, narrative, and movement-based work.
Navigating life’s complexities, identity development, trauma, relationship challenges, or cross-cultural experiences can feel overwhelming or fragmented at times. Therapy can offer a space to piece together your story with curiosity, compassion, and grounded support. I work with individuals and couples seeking understanding and healing around trauma, PTSD, intergenerational stress, inner child healing, identity exploration, life transitions, shame, anxiety, depression, and the pressures of growing up in diaspora and queer/trans experiences.
Navigating life’s complexities, identity development, trauma, relationship challenges, or cross-cultural experiences can feel overwhelming or fragmented at times. Therapy can offer a space to piece together your story with curiosity, compassion, and grounded support. I work with individuals and couples seeking understanding and healing around trauma, PTSD, intergenerational stress, inner child healing, identity exploration, life transitions, shame, anxiety, depression, and the pressures of growing up in diaspora and queer/trans experiences.
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.
Even though challenges are a natural part of life, they can still leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or discouraged. Therapy can support you in managing overwhelming emotions, getting through difficult moments, deepening your self-understanding, and moving toward a more authentic version of yourself. Together, we can support you in navigating anxiety, trauma, chronic stress, ADHD, neurodivergence, identity-related and LGBTQ+ concerns, as well as relationship challenges, family dynamics, and major life transitions.
Even though challenges are a natural part of life, they can still leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or discouraged. Therapy can support you in managing overwhelming emotions, getting through difficult moments, deepening your self-understanding, and moving toward a more authentic version of yourself. Together, we can support you in navigating anxiety, trauma, chronic stress, ADHD, neurodivergence, identity-related and LGBTQ+ concerns, as well as relationship challenges, family dynamics, and major life transitions.
I help children, teens, and adults work through anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, autism, and other challenges that can make everyday life feel difficult. If you feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or like old patterns are getting in the way, therapy can help you better understand yourself, build insight, and create meaningful change. You deserve a space where you feel heard and understood.
I help children, teens, and adults work through anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, autism, and other challenges that can make everyday life feel difficult. If you feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or like old patterns are getting in the way, therapy can help you better understand yourself, build insight, and create meaningful change. You deserve a space where you feel heard and understood.
During these trying times, I understand how anxiety, depression, relationship woes, physical and mental health challenges, and family strife can increase as if it's under a microscope! Individuals want and need internal working systems that help them do more than cope and survive, they need the strength and awareness to grow from trials and tribulations both within and outside of one's control.
During these trying times, I understand how anxiety, depression, relationship woes, physical and mental health challenges, and family strife can increase as if it's under a microscope! Individuals want and need internal working systems that help them do more than cope and survive, they need the strength and awareness to grow from trials and tribulations both within and outside of one's control.
Have you spent years trying to understand yourself. Friends have offered advice. Books have made sense. Yet when you're in the middle of a relationship, an argument, or a difficult decision, you may still find yourself adjusting or editing who you are to fit what others expect, and something familiar takes over. Therapy can offer more than another explanation. It creates the opportunity to notice these patterns as they unfold, understand what keeps them in place, and reconnect with a more authentic sense of yourself.
Have you spent years trying to understand yourself. Friends have offered advice. Books have made sense. Yet when you're in the middle of a relationship, an argument, or a difficult decision, you may still find yourself adjusting or editing who you are to fit what others expect, and something familiar takes over. Therapy can offer more than another explanation. It creates the opportunity to notice these patterns as they unfold, understand what keeps them in place, and reconnect with a more authentic sense of yourself.
