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Talyah Acker

Therapist(she/her)
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I love my job! I love seeing people happy. I get to help people realize their worth, their strength, and how to have healthy relationships, which I've found leads to happiness. I've attended Spelman College, Columbia College, and the University of Arkansas. I've chosen to specialize in helping people to solve problems and have better relationships. If you're struggling with decisions, personal growth, life changes, anxiety, sadness, or in any of your relationships, I would love to help.

My approach to therapy

I like to have fun with my clients as we build a therapeutic relationship. My approach is eclectic and dynamic because we are all different and complex as individuals. Yet, as human beings we all want to feel loved, understood, and valued. I help people find insight into their past and present; develop self love and awareness, and teach them skills to be more successful in their life and relationships.

What you can expect from me

My focus is to listen to you, learn your story, and explore the patterns of thinking and behavior that may be keeping you stuck in pain, conflict, or anxiety. I will focus on solutions with you, and because we are partners, just as much work happens outside of session as inside. I try to give my clients homework or food for thought at the end of each session. If you are ready to find and fight for the life that you deserve. You don't have to do it alone. I will be with you every step of the way.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MEd (Master of Education) at University of Arkansas At Little Rock, M. Ed at Columbia College
  • License type
    LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Illinois), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Arkansas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ambetter Arkansas, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Schema
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    5015 North Paulina Street Suite 310
    Chicago, IL 60640