Affordable therapy, held with care.
Lower cost therapy in Chicago and online across Illinois, provided by supervised graduate counseling interns and supported by the clinical leadership of Ashé Counseling & Coaching.
Quality therapy should feel within reach.
The Ashé Community Clinic was created to make therapy more accessible for people seeking thoughtful, affordable mental health care in Illinois.
Clients meet with graduate counseling interns who are completing advanced clinical training. Every intern is supervised by licensed clinicians at Ashé Counseling & Coaching.
This gives clients access to supportive care at a lower cost while helping develop the next generation of skilled, compassionate therapists.
Support for the moments that feel heavy, confusing, or hard to carry alone.
Anxiety & Stress
Support for worry, overwhelm, burnout, racing thoughts, and daily stress.
Depression & Mood
Care for sadness, low motivation, emotional heaviness, and isolation.
Teens & Young Adults
Therapy for school stress, identity, self-esteem, family concerns, and transitions.
Grief & Loss
A supportive space to process loss, change, complicated emotions, and adjustment.
Relationships
Help with communication, boundaries, attachment patterns, and interpersonal stress.
Self-Esteem
Care for confidence, identity, self-trust, people pleasing, and personal growth.
Getting started is simple.
Reach out or book online
Start by contacting our team or choosing an available appointment.
Complete your intake forms
Your intake paperwork helps us understand your needs and hold your appointment.
Begin with a supervised intern
Your therapist will be a graduate intern receiving regular support from licensed Ashé clinicians.
Continue care with support
Together, you will work on goals, coping skills, insight, and meaningful progress over time.
Lower cost care with clinical oversight.
The Community Clinic is a thoughtful option for clients who want affordable therapy while still receiving care connected to a licensed clinical team.
Accessible options for therapy in Illinois.
Our team verifies benefits before your first session whenever possible. Final coverage and client responsibility are determined by your insurance plan.
Fresh perspective, grounded supervision, and real support.
Graduate interns bring curiosity, care, and current clinical training into the therapy room. At Ashé, they are supported through supervision, consultation, and guidance from licensed clinicians.
Carefully supervised
Interns receive regular supervision and clinical guidance from licensed professionals.
Purposefully trained
Our clinic supports thoughtful clinical development, ethical care, and strong client support.
Client centered
Sessions focus on your goals, your needs, and what support looks like in your real life.
Common questions about the Community Clinic.
Are graduate interns real therapists?
Graduate interns are therapists in training who provide counseling under the supervision of licensed clinical professionals.
Is this a good fit if I have Medicaid?
Yes. The Community Clinic may be a good fit for clients with select Illinois Medicaid plans, including Aetna Better Health, Blue Cross Community, and Meridian.
Can I meet virtually?
Yes. Virtual therapy may be available across Illinois depending on therapist availability, clinical fit, and insurance requirements.
Do you work with teens?
Yes. Community Clinic therapists may work with teens depending on age, needs, availability, and clinical fit.
Begin with care that feels possible.
Start affordable therapy in Chicago or online in Illinois through the Ashé Community Clinic.