Shannon Almeida

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

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Shannon Almeida

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (she, her)

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Chicago, IL 60661

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If you feel caught in repeated cycles, carrying family expectations, reenacting relationship patterns, or questioning who you are outside of it all, then I may be the therapist for you. I work virtually only with adults throughout the state of IL. We explore identity, attachment wounds, and generational patterns. Together, we’ll make sense of your story, understand how your relationships shape you, and reconnect you with your voice. My approach is warm, collaborative, and anti-oppressive. I'll help you build boundaries and move toward a more grounded, authentic life.

I offer virtual therapy for adults navigating identity, trauma, and the lasting effects of family roles, cultural pressure, and past relationships. My approaches are narrative therapy, EMDR, ACT, DBT, CBT, and relational therapy - and always through a trauma-informed and culturally responsive lens.

The patterns you’re living in were shaped by family, relationships, and survival. At some point, your pattern may stop working. This work isn’t about fixing you, it's about understanding you. Together we’ll explore your story and reconnect you with yourself. I offer a feminist, queer and gender-affirming space. If this resonates, you’re invited to reach out.

Call or Email Shannon Almeida now for a free 15 minute consultation - (872) 244-6291

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Willow & Leaf Counseling

Chicago, IL 60661

(872) 244-6291

Chicago, IL 60613

My website

There's often a moment, sometimes during silence or chaos, when something inside you says: "I can't keep doing it this way."

I specialize in Trauma & PTSD, Identity & Worth, Family Patterns, Life Transitions, Role Shifts, Burnout, Boundaries and Trauma and PTSD

$180 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and families

Grounded, affirming therapy for adults navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and identity or relationship shifts.

Let's Connect (872) 244-6291

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Willow & Leaf Counseling

Chicago, IL 60661

(872) 244-6291

Chicago, IL 60613

My website

There's often a moment, sometimes during silence or chaos, when something inside you says: "I can't keep doing it this way."

I specialize in Trauma & PTSD, Identity & Worth, Family Patterns, Life Transitions, Role Shifts, Burnout, Boundaries and Trauma and PTSD

$180 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and families

Grounded, affirming therapy for adults navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and identity or relationship shifts.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $180
Couple Sessions $200

Payment Methods

Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Ascension SmartHealth
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna and Evernorth
Oxford

Everyone deserves access to mental health care—full stop. That's why we work with several insurance plans. Our practice is committed to helping client understand their benefits and explore options that make therapy as accessible and sustainable as possible. Questions? Reach out, we're happy to help.

Shannon Almeida

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 244-6291

Shannon Almeida

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 244-6291

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 166.001408 Shannon Almeida

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 13 years

Attended Adler University, Masters of Arts in Couples & Family Therapy Program, Graduated 2013

Additional Credentials

Membership with American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy 140893

Membership with Illinois Affiliation of Marriage and Family Therapy

As a marriage and family therapist for over 10 years; my roots are deep in family, relational, and system work. I understand how we are shaped by those around us. I help adults reclaim theirselves-their story and find space to breathe, feel, and grow. I offer virtual sessions to adults in Illinois.

Shannon Almeida

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 244-6291

Shannon Almeida

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 244-6291

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma & PTSD, Identity & Worth, Family Patterns
Life Transitions, Role Shifts, Burnout, Boundaries
Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

Anxiety
Bisexual
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Family Conflict
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Stress
Women's Issues

I work with adults navigating identity, people-pleasing, and regaining self-esteem. Those exploring the lasting impact of family roles and the adult children of emotionally immature or unavailable parents. As a feminist, queer identifying and affirming, trauma-informed therapist, I offer space for healing and self-trust. Especially for those learning to speak up after years of staying small.

Shannon Almeida

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 244-6291

Shannon Almeida

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 244-6291

2 Endorsements

Erika Ostrander

Counselor, PhD, LCPC

Alejandra Lopez

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Shannon is a very thoughtful person centered clinician, creating a safe space is something that comes natural in her sessions.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American ,

Hispanic and Latino

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American ,

Hispanic and Latino

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Adlerian
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Family Systems
Feminist
Narrative
Not Currently Accepting: Adolescent, Teen, Couples
Trauma Focused

My experience includes LGBTQIA and BIPOC folk, unpacking trauma, and those from family systems that didn't make space for them to safely or fully express or discover themselves. I work with adults navigating identity shifts, generational patterns, and the messy middle of becoming more fully yourself. Through a compassionate, culturally responsive lens, focused on healing wounds.

Shannon Almeida

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 244-6291

Shannon Almeida

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 244-6291

Location

Primary Location

Willow & Leaf Counseling

Chicago, IL 60661

(872) 244-6291

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My website

Additional Location

Chicago, IL 60613

(872) 244-6291

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Cook

Zips

Neighborhoods

There's often a moment, sometimes during silence or chaos, when something inside you says: "I can't keep doing it this way."

Shannon Almeida

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (872) 244-6291

There's often a moment, sometimes during silence or chaos, when something inside you says: "I can't keep doing it this way."

Shannon Almeida

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (872) 244-6291

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