Michael Hawkins (He/Him)

LCPC
Accepting Clients

I would be honored to walk with you on your journey towards wellness and healing.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Chicago, IL

Services

About My Clients

I have over a decade of experience working with individuals struggling with complex and generational trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I tend to conceptualize treatment primarily from a person-centered and existential lens, with a sprinkling of family systems and psychodynamic. I am also keenly sensitive to systemic impacts on individuals within the context of race, identity, and justice.

My Background and Approach

My therapeutic style focuses on safety and empowerment. While I may be the clinician, I honor the fact that you are the expert of your own life. To build trust, I wear my heart on my sleeve. I would never ask you to risk your vulnerability if I am unwilling to risk my own. I may use humor, pop culture references, and personal anecdotes to foster hope, ease discomfort and make connections. I welcome you to question my perspectives to improve the power of our co-created insights. We will collaborate to develop ways for you to make new choices, break old patterns, and build more effective supports. Our work will help you unlock your potential for healing, and get you closer to the person you want to be.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I strongly believe in a person's right to bodily autonomy. I will rage with you against the status quo, which only serves to preserve the power of oppressors. I am excited for the workers and unions who have risen against corporations to reclaim their power from the greedy CEOs and shareholders.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 15 years of practice

Info

Email Michael
1440 W Taylor Street
Chicago, IL 60607
6436 Roosevelt Road
403
Oak Park, IL 60304

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