Carla da Cunha (she/her)

LCPC
Accepting Clients

Hi! I know how hard it can feel to reach out and connect for the first time. I am here to help and would love to be a part of your journey!

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Chicago, IL

About My Clients

Perhaps you've tried all the breathing exercises to feel more calm, and yet your anxiety is getting worse. Or there is a lot of change happening in your life right now that feels overwhelming. Maybe your past experiences are influencing how you think, feel, and see the world around you. Creating and maintaining meaningful relationships may be feeling harder to do, and you are struggling to keep up appearances at work and/or with family and friends. Regardless of what is going, I can help.

My Background and Approach

As a multi-cultural and multi-lingual psychotherapist, I understand the importance of viewing each client and their story as unique, comprising of many layers and contributing factors. I approach each session through a holistic lens, holding myself to the highest standard in providing racially and culturally conscious care. I am passionate about providing my clients with the opportunity to have a space completely dedicated to them, their mental health and wellness needs, and their personal goals. Not only do I want your therapy sessions to be valuable and worth your time and effort, but I also aim to collaboratively explore skills and techniques that you can implement outside of the therapy room and into your every day life. My goal is to work alongside you and combine your own personal story with my knowledge and expertise, together achieving your highest potential and wellness needs. Therapy can be a life-changing experience, and it would be a privilege to be a part of your journey.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe we all possess the power within to overcome, heal, and evolve; no matter what has happened to us. I believe in the power of human connection and emotional safety, two things I prioritize in session with my clients to create a space of acceptance, collective healing, and collaborative change. Through my work with clients experiencing extensive trauma throughout their life, I have witnessed first hand the power of therapy and how their past story no longer became their present day and future. You don't have to feel the way you are feeling forever, long-lasting and life-changing relief is possible. I firmly believe as therapists we are activists and social justice should be a highlighted focus of our work. I am passionate about evolving the field of psychology to be an inclusive and empowering space for all, and one of the ways I work towards this is by providing culturally conscious and racially responsive care supported by my extensive training by experts in the field.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 10 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $100 - 175/session

Info

Email Carla
1130 South Canal Street
Chicago, IL 60607

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