Fernanda Ochoa LCPC, NCC, M.A

(She/her)

Accepting Clients

Compassionate virtual therapist helping adults navigate anxiety, stress, life transitions, and personal growth

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Illinois

Services

  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

You may be the person everyone relies on while quietly struggling yourself. You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, burned out, or unsure of your next steps. I work with adults who want to better understand themselves, strengthen their relationships, build confidence, and create a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling. Therapy is a space where you don't have to carry everything alone.

My Background and Approach

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with adults navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, and burnout. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. I believe meaningful change happens through small, consistent steps, and I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. Drawing from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and person-centered therapy, I help clients develop practical tools while also exploring deeper patterns that may be keeping them stuck. My goal is to help you build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create lasting changes that align with the life you want to live.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that every person deserves a safe, supportive space where they can feel heard, valued, and understood. My work is rooted in compassion, authenticity, and the belief that growth is possible at any stage of life. I strive to meet clients where they are, recognizing that healing is not about perfection but about making meaningful progress one step at a time. I value self-compassion, personal growth, and creating balance in a world that often feels overwhelming. My goal is to help clients develop a stronger relationship with themselves, navigate life's challenges with resilience, and build a life that aligns with their values and goals. I welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences and am committed to providing an inclusive and affirming therapeutic environment.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Other Techniques

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties

ADHD Therapists Anxiety Depression

Other Issues

  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Languages
Español

Qualifications

License
LCPC, NCC, M.A, State of Illinois · #180.017049
Years in practice
5 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Aetna PPO

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: Español
  • Rate: $135/session

Reach out to Fernanda