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Em Shea

Pre-Licensed Professional
Accepting clients Last Updated 5 days ago

I am a queer, feminist, down-to-earth therapist who prioritizes the comfort of and connection with my clients. I have experience working with clients from a wide variety of identities, but I am especially passionate about working with LGBTQ+ people, mothers and parents, and navigating life transitions. If you’re looking for a therapist who sees therapy as a healing process, which addresses feelings, experiences, and parts of yourself that have been ignored or are causing you distress, we may be a good fit.

I work with clients of all ages and specialize in LGBTQ+ affirming care, maternal mental health, trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and grief. The core of my practice involves centering each client’s needs and intersectional identities, focusing on individual strengths, and providing relational, trauma-informed care.

I believe that each individual is the expert on their own experience, and my goal is to help you gain insight into the impact of those experiences. By taking this first step in starting therapy with me, we’ll create a space that is safe, trusting, and led at your own pace.


Specialties

Anxiety Career Concerns College adjustment Depression Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Life Transitions Parenting Perfectionism Pregnancy and Postpartum Relationship Issues Self-esteem Sexuality Sexual Orientation Stress Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSD

In-Network Insurance Plans

Em Shea is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna and Evernorth
Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1164253340

Rates

First session $125
Ongoing sessions $125
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Locations

4043 N Ravenswood Ave Ste 309
Chicago, IL 60613
(312) 967-9291
Map of provider office locations

Practice Hours

Monday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday 12:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Anti-Oppressive Lens Body positivity Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Feminist Health at Every Size Integrative Internal Family Systems (IFS) Narrative Person-Centered Relational Somatic

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Communities

Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ People of Color Trans non-binary gender fluid

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Supervisor(s): Pascale Piron
  • Supervisor License(s): IL-180.011763

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): White
  • Gender(s): Agender
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Queer

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