Sacred Stories Counseling PLLC — Marriage or relationship counselor in Chicago, IL
Address155 N Michigan Ave IL, Chicago, IL 60601
Phone+1708-689-9317
Websitesacredstoriescounseling.com
Sacred Stories Counseling PLLC offers affirming therapy for Black, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ individuals in Chicago, IL. The practice provides in-person and virtual sessions, focusing on healing from trauma, anxiety, and perfectionism, and cultivating joy. Therapists utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients connect with and heal burdened parts of themselves. The practice emphasizes culturally rooted and LGBTQIA+ affirming care, creating a safe space for clients to explore their full identity and lived experience. Chrissy, MA, LCPC, is the founder and a Black woman-owned therapist, while Mar, MSW, LCSW/CADC, is a staff therapist. Both offer sessions in Chicago.
Best for
- Black individuals
- BIPOC individuals
- LGBTQIA+ individuals
- Individuals seeking IFS therapy
| Key services | In-person therapy, Virtual therapy, IFS therapy, EMDR therapy, Clinical supervision, Workshops |
| Tags | ifs therapy, emdr therapy, lgbtqia+ affirming, bipoc therapy, trauma therapy, anxiety relief, perfectionism, chicago therapist, in-person sessions, virtual therapy |
Reviews on Google5.0 · 5 reviews
Sacred Stories is truly a space where you will feel cared for and your story is valued. I had the privilege of working with Chrissy for many years, and she is thoughtful, kind, and incredibly skilled. She uses her IFS training in such a caring way, helping people feel safe and empowered. Chrissy is inclusive through and through, and her practice reflects that beautifully.
Chrissy and Mar are wonderful clinicians! I love Sacred Stories Counseling. It is a great practice with some of the best therapists around!
I've known Chrissy for more than 10 years and have learned so much from her about courage, vulnerability, healing, and the art of listening well. I would trust her completely as a therapist and highly recommend Sacred Stories Counseling
Leaving on behalf of a client “Sacred Stories counseling has been a life changing experience for me. Chrissy is truly talented as a therapist. She’s created a super safe space for me to share and grow. She has such warm and kind spirit. I have loved working with her so far. I really appreciate the focus on BIPOC community. She is a true ally. Would highly reccomend her services”.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Chrissy since the start of her journey, and now I’m grateful to partner with her as a trusted referral. She is compassionate, warm, and has a gift for making people feel truly seen and supported. Chrissy creates an inclusive space where clients can show up fully as themselves, and she goes above and beyond to connect people with the care they need. I can’t recommend Chrissy and Sacred Stories Counseling enough.
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