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Kanika Shirole

Therapist
4 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Many of the clients I serve are working through trauma, burnout, grief, challenging life transitions, or interpersonal concerns. I also specialize in supporting clients who are working towards expanding their self-concept and exploring aspects and intersections of their ethnic, cultural, racial, sexual, and gender identities.

My approach to therapy

I work from a dynamic and intersectional approach to with my clients and value our relationship as equals. Throughout the counseling process, I intentionally broach issues of diversity and difference beyond the first session; I believe that by taking this active approach my clients have seen that the space we create together is safe and supportive.

What you can expect from me

Establishing a safe and supportive environment for my clients is at the heart of my work as a therapist. In my work, I demonstrate that by offering my clients a supportive and affirming space to expand their self-awareness, process difficult life events, and heal.

About me

  • I identify as
    South Asian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Affirming, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Northwestern University
  • License type
    LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Attachment Based, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Trauma Focused CBT, Relational, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    4043 North Ravenswood Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60613