Meilin Liou Zarnitsyna
Counselor, MA, EdS, LCPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1000 West Diversey Parkway, Suite 275, Chicago, IL 60614
Let's Connect (872) 273-5374
I earned my M.A. and ABD status in the Ph.D. program in Philosophy at the University of Illinois-Chicago and enjoyed working abroad in Germany and Russia before retraining as a therapist at Loyola University Chicago. My clinical interests include depression and anxiety, trauma recovery, grief and loss, neurodivergence, and issues related to life transitions, relationships, and parenting. I used to work at the Davidson Academy of Nevada, which serves profoundly gifted students, and have a special passion for working with gifted/2E individuals and their families. I hold a Level 1 Certification in the PDA profile of autism from PDANA.
My approach is neuroaffirming, queer-positive, trans-affirming, and trauma-sensitive. I love collaborating with clients to create a safe, empathetic space for personal growth. In my free time, I enjoy biking, learning languages, aesthetic experiences, and info-dumping about a variety of topics.
Let's work together to create meaningful change in your life! Please feel free to reach out if you're wondering how to find the right therapist for you, or if you'd like to set up a free 15-minute consultation to see whether we could work well together.
Call or Email Meilin Liou Zarnitsyna now for a free 15 minute consultation - (872) 273-5374
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield PPO
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Meilin Liou Zarnitsyna
Counselor, MA, EdS, LCPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 273-5374
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180.015971 Meilin Liou Zarnitsyna
- In Practice for 6 years
- Attended Loyola University Chicago , EdS, Graduated 2021
- Degree/Diploma from University of Illinois, Chicago ABD, PhD program in Philosophy / 2014
- Degree/Diploma from Boston University BA, Philosophy / 2005
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Meilin Liou Zarnitsyna
Counselor, MA, EdS, LCPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (872) 273-5374
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Autism
Expertise
- ADHD
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Family Conflict
- Giftedness / 2E
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Meilin Liou Zarnitsyna
Counselor, MA, EdS, LCPC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (872) 273-5374
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
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 ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
German ,
Russian
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
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 ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
German ,
Russian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- Existential
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Meilin Liou Zarnitsyna
Counselor, MA, EdS, LCPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (872) 273-5374