Michelle Guevara (she/her/hers)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

My name is Michelle Guevara and I am an LCSW in Illinois. I provide telehealth services.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Chicago, IL

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

My ideal client is someone who is open to change and comfortable with being challenged. I will first and foremost utilize an anti-oppressive, non-judgmental and person-centered approach, understanding that affirmation of a client's identity is critical to helping that individual live a more authentic life.

My Background and Approach

I use an eclectic approach & I use a wide variety of modalities including Mindfulness, CBT, TF-CBT, EMDR, ACT, Strength Based, DBT, Solution Focused, and MI. I have experience in the non-profit sector and have gained experience with multiple populations. I am trained in EMDR and TF-CBT.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

As a daughter of immigrants and Latinx woman, decreasing the stigma of mental health is very important to me. Taking the first step is always the hardest; it takes strength and a lot of vulnerability that, as humans in an individualistic society, we are not used to being confronted with. I collaborate with clients to create a special space where you will be heard, understood, and respected. I understand that healing is not linear and there will be a lot of ups and downs. I am very honest in the process of therapy and will allow you a space just for you. The BIPOC community has often been shut out from conversations of mental health. I can provide you with space of security, and help heal the internalized stigma around mental health often present in BIPOC communities. Helping young people navigate around a wide variety of presenting concerns and providing them with a secure and dependable space to process difficulties, is an important part of my work as a therapist.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Evernorth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 185/session

Info

312-274-2552 Email Michelle
53 W. Jackson Blvd.
Suites 701 & 1440
Chicago, IL 60604

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