
Carissa Hwu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60616
Waitlist for new clients
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I'm a Taiwanese/Chinese second-generation immigrant who grew up in the Midwest. Born to first-generation immigrants, I've witnessed the ways my parents’ migration experiences and has worked to understand and break cycles of generational trauma. I've dealt with the forces of assimilation, gendered and racialized identity formation, and the need to establish a sense of belonging within an immigrant family surrounded by predominantly Christian, white communities. I've worked with individuals/couples that are challenged by anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, family/relationship conflicts, racial/sexual identities, LGBTQ+ issues, etc.
Employing and learning different approaches such as somatic-based interventions, Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, ACT and Relational-Cultural Theory, I tailor each client’s individualized treatment plan to their needs and goals. I utilize a relational approach in my sessions.
In therapy, I aim to create a therapist-client relationship that can be used as a vehicle for healing and positive change. I work alongside clients to collaboratively build a stronger sense of self, process traumatic experiences, explore dynamics in all kinds of relationships, and create tools to heal from trauma and manage anxiety/depression symptoms.
Call or Email Carissa Hwu now for a free 15 minute consultation - (312) 874-6576
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (312) 874-6576

Carissa Hwu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 150115504 Carissa Rayshin Hwu
- Attended University of Chicago, MA
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (312) 874-6576

Carissa Hwu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA