Favorite Therapy — Mental health service in Chicago, IL
Phone+1815-341-8121
Websitefavoritetherapy.com
Dralisa Young, LCSW, is the founder of Favorite Therapy in Chicago, Illinois. She aims to make mental health a household conversation, particularly within communities where it may not be openly discussed. Dralisa provides a safe and empowering space for clients to explore emotions, confront challenges, and build inner strength. Her approach focuses on equipping individuals with tools to overcome obstacles, break limiting patterns, and cultivate lasting change. She works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles, and also supports personal growth. Dralisa accepts clients where they are and holds them accountable to foster growth, viewing the therapeutic relationship as a supportive, family-like connection.
Best for
- Individuals seeking personal growth
- Clients managing anxiety or depression
- Those navigating relationship challenges
- Individuals from communities where mental health is not openly discussed
| Key services | Immigration evaluations, Individual therapy |
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