Michelle Sanchez (she/her/ella)

LCPC
Accepting Clients

I work with many clients navigating expectations, intergenerational trauma & the complexities of holding multiple identities.

Psychotherapist in Chicago, IL

Services

About My Clients

Many of my clients are first-generation or bicultural, while others are simply looking for a therapist who understands the cultural values, family dynamics, and everyday experiences that shape BIPOC life. You don’t have to explain yourself here. I work w/clients healing from trauma, childhood wounds, boundary issues, burnout, identity exploration, and relational challenges.

My Background and Approach

My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and grounded in care. I see my role as someone who champions the people I work with—supporting you as you make sense of how your lived experiences shaped your story and move toward the life you want. My practice is LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, kink, and polyamory affirming. I also provide sex-positive therapy and am currently working towards certification in sex therapy. I take an integrative approach—drawing from Person-Centered, Strength-Based, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe many of us learn that love, belonging, and worth must be earned through self-sacrifice, hypervigilance, or putting our needs aside, myself included. Over time, these survival strategies can feel like who we are rather than adaptations that helped us get through difficult experiences. My work is grounded in the belief that healing is not about becoming someone new, but reconnecting with who you are beneath those patterns. Becoming more authentic does not mean abandoning your culture, family, or values—it means creating the autonomy to choose how you engage with them. I believe trauma and relational patterns can be passed through generations, but so can healing. We have the capacity to challenge what no longer serves us, create meaningful change, and build lives rooted in authenticity, connection, and choice. When we do, that healing often extends beyond ourselves—shaping our relationships, families, communities, and the generations that follow.

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

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: Español
  • Rate: $150/session

Info

Email Michelle
4846 N Clark St
Ste 100
Chicago, IL 60640

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