Empowered Connections Counseling is the place
where healing and growth intersect.

Our diverse group of licensed therapists are here to offer you a safe, confidential, and inclusive environment to navigate life’s challenges and find new paths forward.

Whether you’ve suffered a loss or traumatic event, are in recovery, are managing a diagnosed mental health condition, or need help with communication and conflict resolution, we’re committed to helping you find the therapist and therapy approach that best fits your needs.

Licensed in the State of Illinois, ECC therapists treat individuals of all ages, couples, and families in Chicago and across the state. We offer in-person and telehealth sessions, with daytime, evening, and weekend availability.

Get the personalized support you need to connect meaningfully with your life.

In therapy, we can explore and address:

  • Anxiety and depression, and other mental health changes

  • Addiction recovery

  • Coping skills

  • Eating disorders

  • Family issues

  • Identity (sexuality & gender)

  • Infidelity

  • Life transitions

  • Loss & grief

  • Parenting

  • Relationship issues

  • Self-esteem/worth

  • Spirituality

  • Stress management

  • Trauma & PTSD

Here are a few examples of therapy approaches our practice uses to address presenting issues:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Art therapy

  • Attachment-Based Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • EMDR

  • Integrative Systems Theory

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Mindfulness

  • Person Centered / Humanistic

  • Psychoanalytic & Psychodynamic

  • Relational Psychotherapy

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

  • Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)

At ECC, we’re committed to helping you find the right therapist and therapy method to address your needs. If you’re ready to learn more, start by filling out our intake form, and a member of our team will reach out to you to discuss options.

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