Melissa Chavez (she/her)

LCPC
Accepting Clients

Helping adults navigate anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, and burnout with practical tools, compassion, and real-world support.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Chicago, IL

About My Clients

I support adults facing anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, and burnout. Many of my clients are first-generation professionals or creatives. They want practical, compassionate therapy that honors their full identity and helps them build authentic, sustainable lives. If you’re seeking therapy that blends evidence-based practices with real-world strategies, I’d be honored to work with you.

My Background and Approach

I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with a background in community mental health, career counseling, and integrative therapy. I use evidence-based methods like CBT, narrative therapy, and solution-focused approaches, along with mindfulness and somatic techniques. Therapy with me is collaborative, supportive, and practical. I specialize in working with first-generation professionals, millennials, and individuals seeking meaningful, sustainable change.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

As a first-generation Mexican-American, I believe therapy should be a space where every part of you feels seen, not just the parts you’re used to editing. I value cultural humility, authenticity, and the idea that healing isn’t linear — it’s messy, brave, and deeply personal. I am passionate about making mental health care more accessible for first-generation professionals, BIPOC communities, and those who’ve felt out of place in traditional spaces. Outside of therapy, I love spending time with my dogs, watching documentaries, and finding beauty in small, everyday things. I believe humor, creativity, and storytelling are powerful tools for healing. I strive to create a space that feels practical, human, and genuinely supportive — a place where you don’t have to perform to be accepted.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • UMR
  • Evernorth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Aetna PPO
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español
  • Rate: $150 - 250/session

Info

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TeleHealth Only
Chicago, IL 60631

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