Aretha Steele
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (708) 419-3171
You’re the one who keeps everything from falling apart, but who is holding you?
On the outside, you’ve mastered being “fine.” You’re the reliable one, the fixer, the one who says “yes” before the request is even finished. You carry the emotional weight of your family and work like it’s your job to keep the world spinning. But lately, the cost of being the "strong one" is too much to bear.
Whether you’re navigating the identity shift of postpartum—wondering where "you" went—or the bone-deep exhaustion of burnout, you’re tired of over-functioning while your own spirit feels depleted. It's time to finally be the one who is supported.
You look successful on paper, but inside, you feel a heavy, quiet resentment and a sense of being "one more expectation" away from a breaking point. I’m Dr. Aretha Steele, and I provide a sanctuary for women who are tired of shrinking to fit into everyone else’s lives. In this space, the performance ends.
In our work, the mask comes off. We move beyond just talking about your stress to actually quieting your nervous system and dismantling the guilt that comes with setting boundaries. You’ve looked after everyone else for a long time; it’s time to finally be the one who is seen, heard, and supported. Let's set that weight down together.
Call or Email Aretha Steele now for a free 15 minute consultation - (708) 419-3171
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
- Couple Sessions $300
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
Aretha Steele
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 419-3171
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 071010226 Aretha Steele
- In Practice for 17 years
- Attended Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Graduated 2010
Education and Years In Practice
Aretha Steele
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 419-3171
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Family Conflict
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
Aretha Steele
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 419-3171
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Aretha Steele
Psychologist, PsyD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (708) 419-3171
Location
Additional Location
Chicago, IL 60652
(708) 419-3171