Iva Andonovska
Counselor, LCPC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (872) 274-2597
You don’t have to go through this alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself or others, it can be hard to know where to turn. Therapy can be a space where you feel truly seen, understood, and supported without judgment.
I take a nonjudgmental, empathetic approach to therapy and believe that healing begins with feeling safe and understood. Many of the people I work with come in feeling isolated in their struggles, and together we focus on building a sense of connection, belonging, and self-trust.
As a trauma-informed therapist trained in EMDR, I help clients process overwhelming experiences that may still feel unresolved. I integrate somatic approaches to connect mind and body, along with DBT skills to support emotional regulation, strengthen relationships, and build practical tools for daily life.
While insight is important, I also focus on helping you create proactive, meaningful change in your life. Together, we’ll not only explore your experiences but also work toward clear, tangible shifts—so you can feel more balanced, connected, and in control.
Call or Email Iva Andonovska now for a free 15 minute consultation - (872) 274-2597
Let's Connect (872) 274-2597
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Optum
Iva Andonovska
Counselor, LCPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (872) 274-2597
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180.015809 Iva Andonovska
- Attended Northern Illinois University , M.S.Ed.
- Certificate from Northern Illinois University - Certificate of Graduate Study in Trauma-Informed Counseling 2020
- Certificate from PESI - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Iva Andonovska
Counselor, LCPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (872) 274-2597
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- EMDR
- Ethical Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Polyamory & ENM
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied
I also speak
Serbian
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied
I also speak
Serbian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Expressive Arts
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Iva Andonovska
Counselor, LCPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (872) 274-2597
Groups
Peer Support Group for Nomads
This is a virtual peer support group for nomads, travelers, wanderers, van lifers, and those who have many homes. This is a virtual gathering support space for those who belong nowhere and everywhere at the same time.
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$40+
Location
Telehealth
4000 West Montrose Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641
Email Iva Andonovska about this group or call - (872) 274-2597