Therapy Services in Chicago

Welcome to Mindful Therapy Services

Mindful Therapy Services provides compassionate, affirming, and evidence-based mental health care for individuals, couples, partners, families, and groups across Illinois (Chicago) and Florida, offering a safe space for healing and growth for people of all ages, identities, and backgrounds.

We offer therapy services to help you navigate life’s challenges, including therapy for anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, and more.

Start with a free 15-minute consultation call to connect with us, gain clarity about what to expect, and a sense of confidence before starting therapy.

We offer Telehealth services, making therapy accessible to clients located anywhere in Illinois and Florida.

What We Offer:

✔ Free 15-Minute Consultation Calls
✔ In-Network with Several PPO Insurance Plans

Meet Your Therapist

Juan Contreras, AM, LCSW

Hi, I’m Juan (he/him/él)—a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, therapist, and owner of Mindful Therapy Services. I work with teens, adults, families, and partners/couples, navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges, of all backgrounds. I also specialize in working with individuals from immigrant backgrounds, Latina/o/x, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, college students and staff, and folks who are neurodivergent.

My approach is relational (I promise to be human), person-centered, and collaborative. I received my training at the University of Chicago, where I developed clinical expertise. I use evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and the Gottman Method to support clients. As a therapist, I value authenticity, humor, curiosity and enjoy creating a supportive space for growth for clients.

Learn more about Juan here

We Make Using Insurance Simple

  • Transparent billing approach

  • Good Faith Estimates

  • Most PPO plans are accepted

  • Superbills & Self-Pay available

  • Learn More About Billing

Our Approach

Services

Our Areas of Expertise

Anxiety & Depression

Trauma & Stress

Relationship Issues & Relationship Building

Immigrant Backgrounds & Children of Immigrants

College Navigation & College Students (first generation), and Staff

LGBTQ+

Life Transitions (moves, stress, breakups)

Behavioral Management (anger, ADHD)

Suicidal Thoughts & Self-Harm

Sexuality & Gender

Identity (Racial & Ethnic) Development and Exploration

Emotion Regulation and Expression

Substance Use

Communication and Boundary Setting

Feeling Lost in Life (“Stuck”)

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FAQs

  • During a 15-minute consultation, you'll have the opportunity to speak with the therapist you're considering working with. This brief conversation helps determine whether it's a good fit for both of you. Common topics may include the kind of support you're seeking, what’s bringing you to therapy, any questions you may have, and details about scheduling and billing.

  • Please visit the Billing section under the Services page to learn more.

  • During your first session, your therapist will get to know you by asking about your background, current concerns, and goals for therapy. It's a chance to start building connection and shaping a plan that fits your needs.

  • Please visit our Contact page to learn more about how to reach us.

Therapy Services Chicago