Akilah Terry
Pre-Licensed Professional
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I specialize in working with high-achieving women who are navigating the complex pressures of success, identity, and daily life. Many of my clients appear to have it all together on the outside, while silently struggling with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, depression, or disordered eating. My goal is to help them reconnect with their inner resilience, challenge self-limiting beliefs, and find sustainable ways to thrive—not just survive.
While I welcome individuals from all walks of life, my practice places a strong emphasis on supporting those who face high expectations—whether internal or external—and who may feel isolated in their experience. I am committed to creating a culturally competent, affirming space where clients can feel truly seen, supported, and empowered.
I offer both in-person and tele-health sessions and work from a holistic, strength-based perspective that invites clients to take an active role in their healing. Together, we work to clarify values, cultivate self-compassion, and build tools to navigate life with authenticity and joy.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BcBS PPO policies
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
Akilah Terry
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (847) 908-5964
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Kate Schneider (Illinois / 180.011512) Akilah Terry
- Attended NorthEastern Illinois University, Masters- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Education and Years In Practice
Akilah Terry
Pre-Licensed Professional
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (847) 908-5964
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Racial Identity
- Body Image
- Mood Disorders
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Akilah Terry
Pre-Licensed Professional
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (847) 908-5964
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Adlerian
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Integrative
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Akilah Terry
Pre-Licensed Professional
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (847) 908-5964
Location
Additional Location
Pure Health Center
2535 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(847) 908-5964