Therapy Services in Chicago

Welcome to Mindful Therapy Services

Mindful Therapy Services offers compassionate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based mental health care in Chicago and virtually from anywhere in Illinois. Supporting adults, children, teens, and couples/partners, our licensed therapists provide a safe, inclusive space for individuals from all walks of life.

Therapy Services We Offer: We provide specialized, high-quality therapy services to help you navigate life’s challenges. Therapy for: Anxiety & Stress Management, Depression & Mood, Trauma & PTSD, Relationship Issues & Couples Counseling, Breakups, & Life Transitions, College Students and Staff, Social Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Self-Harm, Shame & Guilt, & Other Mental Health concerns.

Telehealth Therapy Across Chicago and Illinois: Quality mental health care directly to you via online therapy appointment. Serving the entire state of Illinois including Chicago, we offer flexible scheduling for Telehealth therapy appointments provided by experienced clinical professionals. Get the support you need through secure, HIPAA-compliant online counseling from the comfort of your home.

Insurance Accepted For Therapy Appointments: We accept major insurance PPO plans, you can use Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthCare (UHC), Oscar Health, Blue Care Network, Student Resources, and other insurance plans for therapy appointments.

Ready to Begin? Take the first step today. Start with a free 15-minute introduction call to connect with our team, ask questions, and gain clarity about what to expect.


Infographic showing the target groups helped and the issues addressed. WE HELP: Adults, children/teens, partners/couples, families. WHAT WE TREAT: Anxiety and depression, trauma and stress, relationship issues, life transitions.

What We Offer:

✔ Free 15-Minute Introduction Calls

✔ Insurance Benefit Verification

✔ In-Network Insurance Coverage with Several PPO Insurance Plans

Meet our team

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Hi, I’m Juan Contreras, AM, LCSW (he/him/él)—therapist, supervisor, and owner of Mindful Therapy Services.

I work with: adults, teens, couples/partners, & groups.

Hi, I’m Alexander Vignettes, MA, LPC (he/him/his)—therapist at Mindful Therapy Services.

I work with: adults, children/teens, & groups.

We Make Using Insurance for Therapy Simple

  • Transparent billing approach

  • Most PPO plans are accepted

  • Superbills & Self-Pay available

  • HSA/FSA Accepted

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Our Approach

  • Trauma-Informed & culturally sensitive

  • LGBTQ+ & BIPOC Affirming

  • Compassionate & evidenced-based

  • Services are available in Spanish & English

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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

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