Churan Wu, LPC
As an Asian therapist based in Chicago, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families—especially those from marginalized communities—who are navigating mood disorders, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, interpersonal conflicts, cultural identity questions, and the healing of trauma. Therapy with me is not about “fixing” you—it’s about understanding and honoring who you are, so that healing can naturally unfold and guide you toward the life you want with authenticity and confidence. I integrate multiple approaches to personalize your care, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic theories, Expressive Arts Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Somatic practices. I offer trauma-informed therapy in both Mandarin and English, creating an affirming, nonjudgmental space for you to feel heard, understood, and supported—especially if you’ve never had that opportunity before.
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Bias and Discrimination Career Concerns College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Eating Disorders Emotional Regulation Executive Functions Existential Challenges / Crises Grief and Loss Identity Development Immigration Stress Life Transitions Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Perfectionism Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Self-esteem Self-harm Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSDInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Churan Wu, LPC is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Aetna Student Health Affinity Health Plan Allegiance Ambetter Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Capital Blue Cross Cigna and Evernorth Empire BlueCross GEHA Health Alliance Plan (HAP) HealthChoice Health Net HealthPartners Humana Independence Blue Cross (IBX) International Student Insurance Johns Hopkins HC MHN MHNet Behavioral Health Multiplan MVP Health Care Optum Oscar Oxford Pacific Blue Cross Premera Priority Health Quest Behavioral Health The Alliance TRICARE UMR United Behavioral Health UnitedHealthcare UnitedHealthcare StudentResources UPMCPaperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
Claim Submission:
I will complete and submit paperwork on your behalf for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
NPI Number
1255202776Rates
| First session | $125 |
| Ongoing sessions | $100 |
Locations
Practice Hours
| Monday | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 11:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | -- |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Accelerated Resolution Therapy Career Counseling Culturally Sensitive Eclectic Insight Therapy Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Strength-Based Trauma FocusedModalities
Couples Groups IndividualsAge Groups
Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)Communities
First-Gen Immigrants Indigenous Peoples International LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color UndocumentedMeeting Options
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 3
- License(s): IL-178022059
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin
- Race(s): Asian or Asian American
- Gender(s): Cisgender
- Religion(s): Agnostic, Atheist, Buddhist