COVID-19

Semillas Counseling PLLC now offers telehealth sessions to clients as an alternative

to an in-office visit, which can enable you to connect with our clinicians

while reducing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 or further illness.

We're here to help. Don't isolate. Our therapists can support you as you navigate this unprecedented time.

Please continue to consult the Chicago Department of Public Health, the Cook County Health Department, or the Center for Disease Control (CDC) websites for updates and preventative measures so that you can care for yourself, your family, and help reduce the impact of COVID-19.

Relationships, Marriage Counseling, Individual Psychotherapy, Couples Counseling, LGBTQ, Premarital

Anna Lyman, LCPC

Anna Lyman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.

Anna believes the therapeutic process guides individuals to develop greater self-esteem and self-compassion, improve communication skills, increase empathy and gain a sense of hope. She has experience supporting individuals address depression, anxiety, identity, life transitions, trauma, and relationship issues and incorporates a combination of theoretical approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, talk therapy, art therapy, mindfulness and motivational interviewing. Collaboratively she aims to create a reflective, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship whereby clients can develop skills, effective communication, and increased self-awareness.

Anna graduated in 2013 from Michigan State University with a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling. She has years of experience community mental health and privation and vocational rehabilitation settings working with individuals from a variety of cultural and spiritual backgrounds. Anna has completed 40 hours of training in Sexual Assault and Violence Crisis Intervention, trauma training, and medical and legal advocacy.

Anna strives to meet clients where they are, collaborate, listen, and support clients in understanding the challenges they face and making changes that improve their quality of life.

Anna's specialties include:

Anxiety & Depressive Disorders
Emotional Maturity
Life transitions
Millennials and Emerging adults
Relationship Problems
Self-Esteem Development
Solution Focused Therapy
Stress Management
Trauma/Abuse
Work-Life Balance

Accepted Insurance:

BlueCross BlueShield - BlueChoice PPO
BlueCross BlueShield - Preferred PPO
BlueCross BlueShield - Blue Options/BlueChoice Options
BlueCross BlueShield - Participating Provider Organization
Several Other Employee Assistance Programs

Accepted Insurance:

Employee Assistance Program Affiliate Provider:

Morneau Shepell

michael villarreal Relationship, Marriage Counseling, Individual Psychotherapy, Couples Counseling,

Michael Villarreal, Founder, LCPC

Specializes in:

Anxiety and Stress Management

Couples in Distress

Depressive and Mood Disorders

Discernment Counseling

EMDR / PTSD/ Complex Trauma

Gender & Sexual Identity Issues

Infidelity

Intimacy Issues & Sex Therapy

Premarital Counseling

Relationship and Marriage Counseling

Michael Villarreal, Founder, LCPC

Our therapists receive specialized training, on an on-going basis,to provide the highest quality care with research-based workable solutions to improve the quality of your relationships and your overall well-being.