Uma Shanmugham
Psychologist, PsyD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60611
Let's Connect (872) 324-1561
You’ve spent most of your life caring for others—anticipating their needs, keeping the peace, and doing what’s expected. But lately, that role feels suffocating and you want to start choosing yourself. But guilt, fear of rejection, and a deep sense of obligation make it hard to even know what you want. If you have have been struggling with boundaries; people pleasing; cultural/family expectations; intergenerational trauma; self-advocacy and finding your voice; anxiety, identity confusion, and burnout; and navigating marginalized identities in dominant spaces, you're not alone. This space is for you.
I offer therapy that’s warm, relational, and culturally attuned. I prioritize your voice, not just the stories you've inherited. Together, we’ll gently explore your inner world, tune into what feels true for you, and build the confidence to live a life that reflects your needs—not just others’ expectations.
I welcome individuals of all races, ethnicities, immigrant statuses, gender identities, sexual orientations, castes, faiths, ability statuses, body sizes, and socioeconomic statuses. Let's partner together to help you reclaim your voice - without the guilt.
Call or Email Uma Shanmugham now for a free 15 minute consultation - (872) 324-1561
Let's Connect (872) 324-1561
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Tufts Student Insurance
- Out of Network
Uma Shanmugham
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 324-1561
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 071.009982 Uma Shanmugham
- In Practice for 6 years
- Attended William James College, PsyD, Graduated 2016
- Licensed by State of Illinois / 071.009982
- Degree/Diploma from Tufts University B.A. in International Relations / 2008
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Uma Shanmugham
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 324-1561
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Self Esteem
- Women's Issues
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Body Positivity
- Children of Immigrants
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Immigration and Acculturation
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Men's Issues
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Uma Shanmugham
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 324-1561
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- Existential
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Jungian
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Uma Shanmugham
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 324-1561