Aja
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
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Finding the support that you need is no easy feat, and the fact that you are here is a wonderful first step. By consistently cultivating a liberating and judgement-free space, I aim to help you explore personal challenges through an empathic and compassionate lens. My therapeutic style is best described as eclectic; however, I often utilize narrative therapy to help people gain a more holistic understanding of their thought patterns and behaviors. As a queer Black person who enjoys working with other marginalized folks, I believe in taking an intersectional, person-centered, and strengths-based approach to therapy for empowerment.
My main specialties are queer issues - particularly transgender and gender nonconforming issues - PTSD/trauma, and sex-related issues. I also have clinical experience with ethical nonmonogamy (ENM)/polyamory-related issues, multicultural concerns, self-esteem, life transitions, boundary-setting, and helping survivors heal after physical and emotional abuse.
During my time as a therapist at another mental health agency, I primarily worked with individual adults, many of whom had extensive trauma histories after leaving abusive families and/or partners. I have also had the pleasure of providing requested letters for gender-affirming surgeries. With an open heart and mind, I look forward to helping you flourish!
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Aja Collins now - (773) 466-6498
Let's Connect (773) 466-6498
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Magellan
- Medicaid
- Meridian
- Molina Healthcare
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Aja Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (773) 466-6498
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 150.112943 Aja Kaylin Collins
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work, MSW, Graduated 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Aja Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (773) 466-6498
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Trauma and PTSD
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Boundary Setting
- Codependency
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Non-Binary/Gender Nonconformity and Expansiveness
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- Relationship Issues
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sexual Abuse
- Transgender
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Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Compassion Focused
- Eclectic
- Feminist
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Aja Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (773) 466-6498
Location
Aja Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (773) 466-6498