Dr. Taylor offers psychodynamic, relational therapy that slows the pace so you can notice how past experiences and core beliefs show up in the present—and begin to choose differently. You’ll get careful listening, thoughtful questions, and room for identity exploration; skills from CBT/DBT are added when they support the deeper work. The space is LGBTQ+-affirming, sex-positive, and welcoming of kink and consensual non-monogamy communities. Good fit if you’re seeking: -insight into long-standing patterns in relationships, mood, or identity, -support for anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, or life transitions, -a reflective, culturally humble approach—not a quick-fix script. What to expect: A collaborative plan, gentle but honest reflection, and steady attention to what changes between sessions; when helpful, concrete tools you can practice day-to-day. Logistics: 50-minute sessions • Online only (secure telehealth video) • Available to clients located in Illinois, Florida, and Kansas • We can verify your insurance benefits before starting; self-pay options available.

Eden provides warm, collaborative therapy for children, teens, and young adults. Sessions are practical and developmentally tailored—blending CBT, DBT-informed, ACT, and trauma-informed care, with play-based and activity-based approaches for younger clients. Eden helps with anxiety, low mood, emotion regulation, school stress, identity questions, and family/peer relationships—balancing concrete skills with a supportive space to be heard. What to expect: -Intake: age-appropriate assessment; for minors, caregiver input and clear confidentiality guidelines -Ongoing: coping skills (CBT/DBT-informed), emotion regulation, and reflective work; college/transition support for young adults -Care coordination (as needed): with caregivers, schools, or other providers (with consent) Logistics: 50-minute sessions • In person (Ravenswood, Chicago) and secure telehealth across Illinois • In-network with BCBS & Aetna (benefits can be verified before you start) • Self-pay available. Good fit if you’re looking to: build coping skills, reduce anxiety or low mood, improve emotion regulation, strengthen communication and boundaries, and support healthy transitions at school, home, or college.

Nikki provides warm, culturally responsive online therapy for adults (and couples by request). If you’re navigating identity questions, cross-cultural expectations, life transitions, anxiety, or mood concerns, Nikki offers a collaborative space where you’ll feel heard, understood, and supported. She works in English and Mandarin, and uses an integrative blend of ACT, CBT, DBT-informed, solution-focused, person-centered, and psychodynamic approaches—tailored so the plan fits your values and goals. What to expect: Session 1: supportive intake, clarify goals/values, outline a right-sized plan Ongoing: practical skills + reflective work to understand patterns and make change Between sessions: brief tools (as helpful) to keep progress moving Logistics: 50-minute sessions • Online only (secure telehealth video) • Clients must be physically located in Illinois at time of session • Supervised by Jing Han, LCPC • Insurance verification available; self-pay options too. Good fit if you’re looking to: reduce anxiety, navigate identity/relationship stress, build coping skills, and work with a therapist fluent in EN/中文 who understands cross-cultural experiences.