Carla da Cunha
Counselor, MA, LCPC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
8 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
Let's Connect (312) 210-9408
My clients come to me feeling anxious and overwhelmed and they ask me, how can I somehow feel better? Calmer? In control? Now more than ever people are feeling anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed by how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers, and their mental health. Ignoring your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body, but this does not have to be the way things keep going. Regardless of what has happened, change is possible, and you no longer have to do this alone. I believe people can change and together we can get you to living a life of ease and relief.
At Serengeti Wellness we offer a custom approach for each of our clients. We start with understanding where you are now and the challenges you are facing. We help you put a plan in place to help you move forward, and we celebrate your successes along the way. We offer an inclusive, safe space with virtual appointments to conveniently suit your schedule.
Helping people live a better life is my passion. It might mean learning to set boundaries, working through a loss or life transition, or it could be changing a pattern of behavior that is keeping you stuck. My goal is to help you feel better so you can live better. Contact me today for a free consultation and we’ll get started on your journey together!
Call or Email Carla da Cunha now for a free 15 minute consultation - (312) 210-9408
Let's Connect (312) 210-9408
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $165
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Carla da Cunha
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (312) 210-9408
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180015009 Carla da Cunha
- In Practice for 10 years
- Attended The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, MA
- Certificate from PSI Maternal Mental Health 180015009 / 2020
- Certificate from Gottman Level 1 180015009 / 2020
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Carla da Cunha
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (312) 210-9408
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Immigration & Life Adjustments
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Body Image
- Cancer
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Multi-Cultural & Multi-Racial Individuals/Couples
- Obesity
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
8 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Reality Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Carla da Cunha
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (312) 210-9408