Ashé Community Mental Wellness Clinic

Affordable therapy for our community

Quality mental wellness care shouldn't depend on your insurance. Book with one of our graduate therapists in training, each supervised by Ashé's licensed clinicians.

$25 sliding scale  ·  Medicaid & community plans accepted

Now accepting new clientsRiver North office

Book with an Intern

Read a little about each intern, then book online directly on their calendar. Not sure who's the right fit? Call us at 1-866-434-1735 and we'll help.

Anahy Medina, graduate therapy intern at Ashé'">
01Graduate Therapy Intern · Adults

Anahy Medina

Adler University  ·  she/her

I am a first generation graduate student who has lived in the Chicagoland area for all of my life. Social, cultural, and family issues are of interest.

Areas of focus

Anxiety  ·  Grief & Loss  ·  Family Conflict  ·  Relationship Issues  ·  Cultural Issues  ·  Women's Issues  ·  Life Transitions  ·  Stress

Book with Anahy$25 sliding scale · Medicaid accepted
Shaela Gilot, graduate therapy intern at Ashé'">
02Graduate Therapy Intern · Adults & Teens

Shaela Gilot

National Louis University  ·  she/her

Shae is currently a graduate student at National Louis. She has her bachelor's in African and Black Diaspora studies. In 2018-2019, she served in the Peace Corps in the Eastern Caribbean. She is currently a personal trainer and yoga teacher. She enjoys mindfulness practices such as meditation and breathing techniques in addition to somatic healing.

Areas of focus

Racial Identity  ·  Women's Issues  ·  Self Esteem  ·  Eating Disorders  ·  Cultural Issues  ·  Trauma / PTSD  ·  LGBTQ+ Issues

Book with Shaela$25 sliding scale · Medicaid accepted
Jordan Gipson, graduate therapy intern at Ashé'">
03Graduate Therapy Intern · Adults & Teens

Jordan Gipson

University of Chicago  ·  he/him

I integrate cognitive behavioral, solution-based, and liberation-centered approaches with a warm and collaborative style. I work with both adolescents and adults, and tailor my approach to your needs because healing isn't linear. My practice is relational and culturally responsive - centered on healing through connection and clarity.

Areas of focus

Anxiety  ·  Relationship Issues  ·  Trauma / PTSD  ·  Addiction / Substance Use  ·  Cultural Issues  ·  Life Transitions  ·  Stress  ·  Coping Skills  ·  Grief & Loss  ·  Depression  ·  Family Conflict  ·  Racial Identity  ·  Self Esteem  ·  Codependency  ·  Work / Career Issues

Book with Jordan$25 sliding scale · Medicaid accepted
Sunaina Karanth, graduate therapy intern at Ashé'">
04Graduate Therapy Intern · Adults

Sunaina Karanth

Northwestern University  ·  she/her

Sunaina is a graduate therapy intern at Ashé, providing supervised care to our community. Book online to get started.

Book with Sunaina$25 sliding scale · Medicaid accepted
About the program

Care for the community, training for the next generation

The Ashé Community Mental Wellness Clinic exists to empower individuals, couples, and families with high-quality mental wellness services, and to widen access regardless of insurance status. The clinic is staffed by graduate-level clinical interns who receive ongoing training and oversight from experienced licensed therapists.

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    Choose an Intern

    Browse the profiles above and pick the person whose focus and style feel right for you.

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    Book online

    Select a time on their calendar, or call 1-866-434-1735 and our team will get you scheduled.

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    Begin your Care

    Every intern meets regularly with a licensed supervisor, so your care is guided by experienced clinicians at each step.

Fees & insurance

Accessible by Design

Therapy with our graduate student therapists is meaningfully effective, and many clients benefit from working with a clinical intern. Ashé is designated as a behavioral health center in Illinois.

Book with an intern
  • Sliding scale, uninsured$25 / session
  • IL MedicaidAccepted
  • Aetna Better HealthAccepted
  • MeridianAccepted
  • Blue Cross CommunityAccepted
Get started

Ready when you are

Choose an intern and book online, or call our team and we'll help you find the right fit.