Olivia Candocia
Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5 Endorsed
848 W Eastman St, Suite 103, Chicago, IL 60642
Let's Connect (224) 464-4538
Existence is weird, isn’t it? One moment you’re spiraling with questions like, “Why am I even here? Who am I?”—and the next you’re riding a wave of main-character energy like nothing can stop you. Then suddenly, you’re face-planting straight back into the existential void. If you’re tired of doing all that alone, that’s where I come in. You don’t have to have everything figured out for healing to happen. You get to show up exactly as you are—confused, curious, overwhelmed, hopeful, all of it—and we can still do meaningful work. You can trust me: I went to clown school. But seriously. Creative expression can help us survive.
I love working with creatives, nerds, deep feelers, and those who've felt of sync with “normal.” We can explore your story, burnout, executive functioning, ADHD, Autism, perfectionism, relationships/sex/kink, self esteem, relationship trauma, grief, anxiety. At the center of our work, is you: your voice, your inner world, your pace.
I bring lived experience, curiosity, and a sense of humor about the wonderfully weird chaos of being human. Therapy with me invites space for joy & playfulness, not just pain. You get to experiment, explore, and try on different versions of yourself. As a counselor and drama therapist, I'll help guide you. Curious? Schedule a free consult to find out more!
Call or Email Olivia Candocia now for a free 15 minute consultation - (224) 464-4538
Let's Connect (224) 464-4538
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Clearchain
- HealthPartners of MN and WI
- Meritain Health
- Optum
- Oxford
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Olivia Candocia
Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (224) 464-4538
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 178022493 Olivia Candocia
- In Practice for 2 years
- Attended Northeastern Illinois University, MA, Clinicial Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2025
- Membership with American Counseling Association
- Membership with North American Drama Therapy Association
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Olivia Candocia
Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 464-4538
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Self Esteem
- ADHD
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Executive functioning
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Olivia Candocia
Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 464-4538
5 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Drama Therapy
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Expressive Arts
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Narrative
- Play Therapy
- Relational
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Olivia Candocia
Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 464-4538
Groups
Discover Yourself Tarot
Embark on the Fool’s Journey and learn how to use the art of Tarot to find clarity, sharpen decision-making skills, and foster radical empowerment for yourself and others. This unique experience explores the interplay between individual confidence and group connectedness. Caitlin and Olivia will be utilizing a combination of talk, drama, and art techniques. This group intends to help clients get unstuck, find clarity in their decision-making process, uplift one another, put into action changes to improve their life, practice radical joy, and find empowerment in a curated group of like-minded folks. Online: state of Illinois and Wisconsin residents.
Expertise
ADHD
Anxiety
Autism
Types of Therapy
Art Therapy
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$30-$80
Email Olivia Candocia about this group or call - (224) 464-4538
Musical Improv Support Group
A group that gives you a space to play, share, and reflect -through improv and music. No experience necessary. Join Dave Asher (he/him) and Olivia Candocia (she/her) as they guide you through a virtual 8 week experience ending in a final performance. Fridays 3:00PM-5:00PM Central. Start date TBD. For more info, email Olivia or check out the overture.coach website.
Expertise
Anxiety
Peer Relationships
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$30-$50
Group Meets
Every Fri
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Location
Primary Location
Bella Valore Wellness
848 W Eastman St
Suite 103
Chicago, IL 60642
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