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Brooke Blankenship

Counselor, LCPC

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Available both in-person and online
1700 W Irving Park Rd Suite 104 Chicago, IL 60613
I have an intersectional approach draws from narrative, relational, somatic, and liberatory therapies. I'm committed to centering anti-oppressive, neurodiversity-affirming, fat-positive, and sex-positive care - as well as working to deconstruct dominant cultural narratives that shape how we see ourselves and relate to others. I support clients impacted by trauma, systemic harm, and social marginalization, offering a space that is nonjudgmental, empowering, and affirming. Guided by harm reduction and trauma-informed values, I hold space for clients to process trauma, reclaim personal narratives, & feel more at home with themselves.
As a relational therapist, I center compassion, curiosity, and work collaboratively to uncover parts of yourself that need gentle tending, while honoring both familiar & emerging strengths. I support clients in reconnecting with their intentions for healing, growth, and self-understanding through somatic tools, narrative practices, and deep inquiry.
I believe in the power of tending to grief, joy, intuition, and rest as meaningful acts of resistance and self-connection. I know the body can be the site of a lot of wounds, judgements, & shame, making it hard to access, but in collaboration, we can help hold the painful parts so that you can adapt beyond just surviving and towards post-traumatic blooming.
Call or Brooke Blankenship now for a free 15 minute consultation - (773) 692-1680 x143

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Emerge Psychology Group

1700 W Irving Park Rd

Suite 104

Chicago, IL 60613 map

(773) 692-1680 x143
My website
I offer in-person appointments Mondays and Thursdays & virtual telehealth appointments Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, LGBTQ+ and Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly 
$155 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Photo of Brooke Blankenship, Counselor, LCPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Emerge Psychology Group

1700 W Irving Park Rd

Suite 104

Chicago, IL 60613 map

(773) 692-1680 x143
My website
I offer in-person appointments Mondays and Thursdays & virtual telehealth appointments Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, LGBTQ+ and Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly 
$155 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $155
  • Couple Sessions $155
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I am in-network for Blue Cross PPO, Blue Choice, Aetna, and UnitedHealthCare plans. If not using insurance, I also take self-pay and would be happy to discuss sliding-scale options.
Photo of Brooke Blankenship, Counselor, LCPC
Brooke Blankenship
Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 692-1680 x143
"
I am in-network for Blue Cross PPO, Blue Choice, Aetna, and UnitedHealthCare plans. If not using insurance, I also take self-pay and would be happy to discuss sliding-scale options.
Photo of Brooke Blankenship, Counselor, LCPC
Brooke Blankenship
Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 692-1680 x143

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180.014180 Brooke Blankenship
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Valparaiso University, Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2019
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors 1230263 / 2019
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I have experience working with preteens, teens, young adults, and adults - specifically neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2S, disabled, fat-positive, sex work, and poly & kink-allied communities and clients dealing with chronic mental health issues, complex trauma & grief, and systemic oppressive systems.
Photo of Brooke Blankenship, Counselor, LCPC
Brooke Blankenship
Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 692-1680 x143
"
I have experience working with preteens, teens, young adults, and adults - specifically neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2S, disabled, fat-positive, sex work, and poly & kink-allied communities and clients dealing with chronic mental health issues, complex trauma & grief, and systemic oppressive systems.
Photo of Brooke Blankenship, Counselor, LCPC
Brooke Blankenship
Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 692-1680 x143

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • LGBTQ+
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Women's Issues
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I specialize in working with neurodivergence, grief, trauma (complex trauma, generational trauma, historical trauma, attachment, etc), anxiety, identity exploration, social justice themes, body neutrality, self-esteem, depression, & bipolar. I center anti-oppressive, anti-racist, neurodiversity-affirming, sex-positive, Mad liberation, disability justice, and trauma-informed values in my practice.
Photo of Brooke Blankenship, Counselor, LCPC
Brooke Blankenship
Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 692-1680 x143
"
I specialize in working with neurodivergence, grief, trauma (complex trauma, generational trauma, historical trauma, attachment, etc), anxiety, identity exploration, social justice themes, body neutrality, self-esteem, depression, & bipolar. I center anti-oppressive, anti-racist, neurodiversity-affirming, sex-positive, Mad liberation, disability justice, and trauma-informed values in my practice.
Photo of Brooke Blankenship, Counselor, LCPC
Brooke Blankenship
Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 692-1680 x143

3 Endorsements

Carly Baric
Carly Baric
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
I highly recommend Brooke as a trauma-informed clinician who brings compassion, safety, and collaboration to her work. She honors each client's unique experience and creates a space where healing and growth can truly happen.
Matthew Noce
Matthew Noce
Licensed Professional CounselorMEdLPC
Brooke is a compassionate and thoughtful therapist who creates a supportive space for growth, clarity, and meaningful change.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Native American

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Native American

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Existential
  • Feminist
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Jungian
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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I work from an intersectional, integrative lens and have an approach that often pulls from Narrative, IFS, DBT, Psychoanalytic, Relational, Somatic, Existential, and Jungian therapy modalities - with a liberatory & decolonized practice. During therapy, we always circle back to your intentions for growth, inner depth exploration, and feeling like all parts of yourself are aligning towards safety.
Photo of Brooke Blankenship, Counselor, LCPC
Brooke Blankenship
Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 692-1680 x143
"
I work from an intersectional, integrative lens and have an approach that often pulls from Narrative, IFS, DBT, Psychoanalytic, Relational, Somatic, Existential, and Jungian therapy modalities - with a liberatory & decolonized practice. During therapy, we always circle back to your intentions for growth, inner depth exploration, and feeling like all parts of yourself are aligning towards safety.
Photo of Brooke Blankenship, Counselor, LCPC
Brooke Blankenship
Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 692-1680 x143

Location

Primary Location

Emerge Psychology Group

1700 W Irving Park Rd

Suite 104

Chicago, IL 60613

(773) 692-1680 x143
"
I offer in-person appointments Mondays and Thursdays & virtual telehealth appointments Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Photo of Brooke Blankenship, Counselor, LCPC
Brooke Blankenship
Counselor, LCPC
Call for a free consultation now - (773) 692-1680 x143
"
I offer in-person appointments Mondays and Thursdays & virtual telehealth appointments Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Photo of Brooke Blankenship, Counselor, LCPC
Brooke Blankenship
Counselor, LCPC
Call for a free consultation now - (773) 692-1680 x143