Tushi Patel

LSW
Accepting Clients

Warm, relational therapist supporting South Asian, BIPOC & first-gen adults navigating identity, family, and healing.

Licensed Master of Social Work in Chicago, IL
Supervised by Wareesha Sohail, LCSW

About My Clients

You’re doing your best to carry family expectations, cultural values, and your own needs; but it’s exhausting. I work with South Asian, BIPOC, and first- or second-generation adults navigating anxiety, identity, and intergenerational stress. Together we’ll slow down, untangle old patterns, and help you feel grounded, authentic, and connected to yourself again.

My Background and Approach

I’m a relational, trauma-responsive therapist integrating mindfulness, narrative therapy, IFS, and ACT. My approach blends compassion and practicality to help you understand your story and apply real-life tools for change. I specialize in cultural and intergenerational trauma, identity development, grief, and relationship challenges- always honoring your pace, values, and lived experiences.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

As a first-generation South Asian American and eldest daughter of immigrants, I’m passionate about creating therapy spaces that feel culturally attuned, inclusive, and socially conscious. I believe healing is collective- that laughter, culture, and justice belong in the room. I stand for BIPOC mental health, immigrant stories, LGBTQ+ affirmation, and making therapy feel human, not clinical.

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

At A Glance

  • Experience: 1 year of practice

Info

Email Tushi
680 N. Lake Shore Dr. Suite 110-1436
Chicago, IL 60611

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