
Semillas Counseling PLLC
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
7 Endorsed
4001 N Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Let's Connect (847) 423-8215

Is your relationship feeling distant? Do arguments seem to repeat without resolution? You’re not alone, and our team is here to help you navigate these challenges. We know that relationships can sometimes feel overwhelming—where even the smallest issues lead to disconnection. You want to feel heard, loved, and understood again, but it can be hard to see the path forward. We're here to guide you in creating lasting change. Through a compassionate and collaborative approach, we tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs, whether you're looking to overcome specific conflicts or simply want to reconnect on a deeper level.
We specialize in helping couples rebuild trust, rekindle intimacy, and improve communication. Our practice draws on evidence-based therapies like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), cognitive behavioral techniques, and experiential exercises to create meaningful growth that lasts. We offer more than therapy—a safe space where both of you are seen and heard.
We’ll help shift unhelpful patterns, address underlying pain, and build the relationship you desire. With empathy and care, we’ll strengthen your bond, navigate tough conversations, and create a future of love and understanding. Ready for the relationship you both deserve? We’re here to support you every step of the way.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- All One Health
- Alliance Work Partners
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- E4Health
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- ESPYR
- FEI Workforce Resilience
- Integrated Behavioral Health
- KGA
- New Directions | Lucet
- Optum
- Reach
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Workplace Solutions
- Out of Network
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Semillas Counseling PLLC
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180010064 Michael Villarreal
- Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors National Certified Coun.319638 / 2013
- Attended Northeastern Illinois University, Graduated 2013
Counselor: Michael Villarreal
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Family Conflict
- Relationship Issues
- Marital and Premarital
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Facilitator of Prepare/Enrich Program
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Psychosis
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
7 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Gujarati ,
Hindi ,
Spanish
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Gujarati ,
Hindi ,
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Imago
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Reality Therapy
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Semillas North Center Location
4001 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(847) 423-8215Email us
Additional Location
Semillas River North Location
645 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
(847) 423-8215Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
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Semillas Counseling PLLC
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC