Explore. Define. Embrace your essence.

Our approach

We partner closely with clients on their unique journey to truly understand and fully embrace who they are at their very core. By carefully focusing on each person’s distinctive strengths and qualities, we help build the essential skills necessary to reach their personal aspirations and overall well-being. We firmly believe that individuals possess the deepest insight into their own lived experiences. Rather than attempting to "fix" anyone, we work alongside them, offering thoughtful guidance and gentle encouragement that honors both their challenges and their untapped potential, all within a caring, respectful, and supportive space.

Meet the founder

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    Christine Young, LCSW, PMH-C

  • As a licensed clinical social worker, Christine brings a wealth of experience and a deeply personal touch to her practice, creating a space where you can truly feel seen and understood.

    Christine's commitment to mental well-being began with a degree in psychology from DePaul University in 2013, followed by her MSW from the University of Illinois in 2015. Her decision to become a therapist was profoundly influenced by a desire to cultivate a safe and relatable space for Black and Brown clients, ensuring they could share their therapeutic journeys with someone who truly understood their unique experiences.

    A proud Chicago Southside native, she lives there with her husband and children, finding joy in traveling, cooking, eating, and reading when she's not supporting her clients.

Areas of Focus

  • Stress

  • Conflicts with relationships

  • Feelings of overwhelm

  • Anxiety

  • Rebuilding sense of self after motherhood

  • Prenatal anxiety and depression

  • Life transitions

  • Identity loss

  • Depression

  • Postpartum anxiety and depression

  • Mom guilt, shame and perfectionism

  • Anger

  • Grief and loss

  • Chronic health diagnosis

  • Self esteem and self worth

  • Hopelessness & helplessness

Our Services

  • We provide individual talk therapy sessions online, as well as walk-and-talk therapy that takes place in your local commuity for your convenience.

  • We offer supervised support for professionals seeking to accumulate clinical hours required for licensure.

Affording Your Care

  • Accepted Insurances

    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO

    UnitedHealthcare

    Cigna

    Aetna

  • Self Pay

    Sessions are $160 per hour

  • Sliding scale

    Let’s chat about your finances and discuss a rate.

  • Financial support

    Some organizations offer individuals seeking therapy services financial support to go towards the cost of therapy.

    The Love Foundation https://thelovelandfoundation.org/therapy-fund/

Let’s work together.