Individual Therapy in Chicago In person in River North and Logan Square, and online across Illinois and Texas.
One-on-one therapy with a licensed clinician who gets it. Work through anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, and big life changes in a space that is culturally responsive, insurance-friendly, and built around you.
Individual therapy at Ashé, at a glance
- What it is
- One-on-one therapy with a licensed clinician (LCSW, LPC, LSW, or art therapist) for adults and teens.
- Where
- In person at 40 E Huron St, Unit 4B (River North) and 2653 N Kedzie Ave (Logan Square) in Chicago, and online anywhere in Illinois and Texas.
- Helps with
- Anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, grief, life transitions, racial and cultural stress, LGBTQ+ concerns, relationships, and self-esteem.
- Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (not BCBS Illinois HMO), Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, and Illinois Medicaid. Self-pay available.
- Sessions
- About 50 to 60 minutes, usually weekly or every other week, with day and evening times.
- How to start
- Book online at ashecc.janeapp.com or call 1-866-434-1735.
You've been meaning to reach out. This is your sign.
Maybe you've been holding it together for everyone else. Maybe you searched "therapist near me" more than once and closed the tab. Or maybe nothing is wrong, exactly, but something feels off and you're tired of figuring it out alone.
Individual therapy gives you a private, consistent hour that belongs to you. Your therapist helps you make sense of what you're carrying, notice the patterns keeping you stuck, and build tools that hold up in real life: at work, at home, and in your relationships.
You don't need to have the right words or a crisis to start. You just need to show up.
What individual therapy can help with
Our Chicago therapists work with adults and teens on the everyday and the heavy. Choose what's on your mind to learn more.
Anxiety & stress
Racing thoughts, constant worry, panic, and the pressure to keep it all together.
Depression
Low mood, numbness, losing interest, and days that feel heavier than they should.
Trauma
Healing from painful experiences and calming a nervous system stuck on high alert.
Burnout
Work exhaustion, caregiver fatigue, and running on empty for too long.
Grief & loss
Support after a death, a breakup, a diagnosis, or any loss that changed things.
Life transitions
New jobs, moves, parenthood, divorce, and the identity shifts that come with them.
Racial & cultural stress
Navigating racism, code-switching, and identity with a therapist who understands.
LGBTQ+ affirming care
Identity, coming out, family, and relationships, with no explaining yourself first.
Relationships & self-esteem
Boundaries, people-pleasing, family conflict, and learning to trust yourself again.
Therapy that feels human, not clinical
At Ashé, your therapist tailors each session to your goals, your culture, and where you are right now. We use proven, evidence-based methods, and we talk about them in plain language.
Many clients choose therapy for women, therapy for men, or a Spanish-speaking therapist. Our team can match you with someone whose experience fits yours.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Spot and shift the thought patterns that fuel anxiety and low mood.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Skills for big emotions, distress tolerance, and steadier relationships.
- Trauma-focused therapyProcess painful experiences at a pace that feels safe for your body and mind.
- Psychodynamic therapyUnderstand how your past shapes the way you think, feel, and connect today.
- Solution-focused & strengths-basedBuild on what already works for you and set practical next steps.
- Art therapyExpress what's hard to say through creative work with a trained art therapist.
Starting therapy should feel simple
Choose your therapist
Browse our therapist directory by specialty, location, and insurance, or call us and we'll help you find a fit.
Book online
Pick a day and evening time that works for you and book online in a few minutes. Complete your intake forms before your visit.
Start your first session
Meet in person in Chicago or join securely online. Your first session is about getting to know you and what you want from therapy.
You won't be walking into this alone
Ashé Counseling & Coaching was founded in 2018 by Mandisa Jones, LCSW, to make therapy feel accessible and grounded in real connection. Today we're a Black-founded group practice with a team of licensed clinicians serving Chicago and clients online across Illinois and Texas.
Ashé is proud to be a BeyGOOD Black Parade Route Grant recipient.
In-person therapy in Chicago, or online from anywhere in Illinois and Texas
River North
40 E Huron St, Unit 4BChicago, IL 60611
About one block from the Chicago Red Line stop, convenient to the Loop, Streeterville, and the Gold Coast.
River North therapyLogan Square
2653 N Kedzie AveChicago, IL 60647
Easy access for Logan Square, Avondale, Humboldt Park, and nearby neighborhoods.
Logan Square therapyOnline therapy
Illinois & TexasSecure video sessions from home, work, or wherever you feel most comfortable.
Virtual therapyInsurance-friendly therapy
We're in network with most major plans, including Medicaid, so therapy can fit your budget. Self-pay options are also available.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Aetna
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare
- Optum
- Illinois Medicaid
Ashé is not in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois HMO plans. Coverage varies by plan, so we recommend checking your benefits before your first visit.
Individual therapy FAQs
What is individual therapy?
Individual therapy, also called individual counseling or talk therapy, is one-on-one support with a licensed mental health professional. You meet regularly to work through challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, and life transitions, and to build skills for lasting change.
Does insurance cover individual therapy?
Most plans do. Ashé accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield (excluding BCBS Illinois HMO), Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, and Illinois Medicaid. Coverage and copays depend on your plan, so check your benefits or call us at 1-866-434-1735.
How long is a therapy session, and how often will I go?
Most individual sessions are about 50 to 60 minutes. Many clients start weekly or every other week, then adjust with their therapist as they make progress.
Do you offer online therapy?
Yes. We offer secure virtual therapy for clients anywhere in Illinois and Texas, and in-person therapy at our River North and Logan Square offices in Chicago.
How do I choose the right therapist?
Look for someone whose specialties, approach, and background feel like a fit. You can browse our therapist directory by specialty and location, or call us and we'll help you find a match. It's okay to switch therapists if the first fit isn't right.
Do you have evening appointments?
Yes. Many of our therapists offer evening appointments so therapy can fit around work, school, and family.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes. What you share in therapy is private and protected by law, with a few safety exceptions your therapist will explain in your first session.
What happens in the first session?
Your first session is a chance to share what brings you in, talk about your goals, and ask questions. Your therapist will explain how they work so you both can decide on next steps together.
You deserve a space that's yours
Bring the stress, the questions, and the things you haven't said out loud yet. We'll take it from there.
If you're in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 or call 911. Ashé is not an emergency service.
