Relationship and Marriage Counseling In Chicago

Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Illinois # 178017014

I strive to create a safe, therapeutic space tailored to meet your needs, challenges, and personal goals. As we work together, we collaboratively explore healthy awareness and self-compassion to enhance the overall quality of your life and relationships. Respecting your pace, I utilize the therapeutic relationship to explore your resources and resiliency  to promote interpersonal strength, vitality and overall wellness.  

My approach utilizes supportive psychotherapy for individuals dealing with emotional trauma, unmet family needs, anxiety, depression and substance abuse recovery. I utilize an interactive and integrative approach. I celebrate and welcome all cultures, abilities, gender identities, and sexualities. 

I believe that you, the individual, are an expert in your own life and that you have strengths and basic goodness which may occasionally not be seen but can once again be discovered. I  strive to help you discover your dreams and goals once again.

Education: Cara holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University.

Supervised by Michael Villarreal, LCPC, State of Illinois #180010064 

Cara's Specialties include:

• Child, Adolescent & Family Therapy
• Coping with Chronic Illnesses
• Conflict Resolution 
• Couples in Distress
• Depression and Anxiety Disorders
• Discernment Counseling 
• Drug and Alcohol Addictions
• Gender & Sexual Identity Issues
• Infidelity 
• Intimacy Issues & Sex Therapy
• Premarital Counseling 
• Relationship and Marriage Counseling
• Relationship Issues
• Young Adult Adjustment & Transition Issues

   Accepted Insurance:

• BlueCross BlueShield - BlueChoice PPO
• BlueCross BlueShield - Preferred PPO
• BlueCross BlueShield - Blue Options/BlueChoice Options
• BlueCross BlueShield - Participating Provider Organization
• CIGNA Behavioral Health