BILINGUAL LATINA THERAPIST IN CHICAGO AND ILLINOIS
Online therapy for anxiety, life transitions, trauma, and women's mental health
You've spent a lot of time understanding what everyone else needs from you. Maybe you're used to putting others first, managing expectations, or trying to keep everything together while feeling overwhelmed inside.
Therapy can be a space to slow down and understand what you need.
I'm Andreina Phelan, a bilingual Spanish-speaking Latina therapist in Chicago providing online therapy to adults throughout Illinois. I offer therapy in English and Spanish, supporting individuals navigating anxiety, people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, burnout, major life transitions, and the tension between their own needs, identity, and the expectations of family and culture.
I also support individuals navigating past trauma and the emotional challenges of pregnancy, the postpartum period, and other major transitions in life.
You Don't Have to Figure It All Out Alone
You may be someone who is accustomed to being there for everyone else. You may find yourself saying yes when you want to say no, feeling guilty when you prioritize yourself, or questioning whether your needs are "too much."
You may also be experiencing anxiety, burnout, relationship or family stress, or the effects of experiences from your past.
Therapy can help you better understand your thoughts, feelings, and patterns while developing healthier ways of coping and relating to yourself and others.
Together, we can explore questions such as:
What do I actually need?
Why is it so difficult to set boundaries?
Why do I feel guilty when I put myself first?
How do my family, culture, or identity influence the way I see myself?
How can I move forward after difficult experiences?
How can I feel more grounded during a major life transition?
Anxiety and Boundaries
If you find yourself overthinking, worrying, people-pleasing, feeling guilty when you say no, or struggling to prioritize your own needs, therapy can help you understand these patterns and develop healthier boundaries.
Trauma and EMDR Therapy
Past experiences can continue to affect how you feel, think, and respond in the present. I incorporate EMDR and other trauma-informed approaches to support individuals working through the effects of traumatic experiences.
Life Transitions
Major changes can bring uncertainty, anxiety, and questions about who you are and what comes next. Therapy can provide space to process transitions and better understand what you need during periods of change.
Perinatal and Postpartum Therapy
Pregnancy and the postpartum period can bring significant emotional changes. With advanced postgraduate training in perinatal mood issues, I support individuals navigating anxiety, mood changes, identity shifts, and the emotional challenges of this stage of life.
I have been practicing for 17 years and hold a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I am trained in EMDR and have advanced postgraduate training in perinatal mood issues.
About Me
I'm Andreina Phelan, LCPC. I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking Latina therapist originally from Caracas, Venezuela, and I provide online therapy to adults throughout Illinois.
Culturally Sensitive, Collaborative Therapy
As a Latina, immigrant, and parent, I understand that our identities, families, cultures, and life experiences can influence how we understand ourselves and the choices we make.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, strength-based, and trauma-informed. I incorporate psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral skills, and EMDR, based on your needs and goals.