Identity-Focused Therapy in Illinois
In-Person & Online Therapy for Exploring Identify Changes in West Dundee & Chicago, IL
Explore who you are- and who you’re becoming.
Sessions are available in person and virtually, so you can access help in a way that fits your life.
Identity-focused therapy provides space to explore questions around self, values, culture, gender, and life roles. If you’re feeling disconnected from yourself or navigating identity changes, therapy can help you feel grounded and authentic.
Who Identity-Focused Therapy Is For
Identity-focused therapy may be a good fit if you are:
Adults questioning identity or direction
Individuals exploring gender, cultural, or personal identity
People navigating life role transitions
Those feeling disconnected from self
Common Reasons People Seek Identity-Focused Therapy
Feeling lost or unsure of identity
Internal conflict or self-doubt
Pressure from external expectations
Difficulty expressing authentic self
What Identity-Focused Therapy Looks Like at Sohail Counseling
Therapy here is not about fixing you. It’s about supporting you.
Our virtual and in-person therapy sessions are collaborative, conversational, and grounded in real-life experiences. Identity therapy is reflective, affirming, and non-judgmental.
Together we will:
Clarify values and beliefs
Explore identity narratives
Strengthen self-trust
Build confidence in authenticity
Whether this is your first time in therapy or you’re returning after a break, we’ll work together to create care that feels aligned with your goals.
Our Therapeutic Approach
We use identity-affirming, culturally sensitive, psychodynamic, and ACT-based approaches tailored to your lived experience.
Identity-Focused Therapy in West Dundee, Chicago & Across Illinois
We proudly offer identity-affirming therapy in West Dundee, IL, Chicago, IL, and throughout Illinois.
Our flexible scheduling options, both in-person and virtual, make therapy accessible for everyone.
In Network Coverage
We’re in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and UnitedHealthcare in Illinois & Michigan.
We’ll confirm your benefits before your first therapy session and walk you through every step- steady support, no surprises.
Private Pay Rates
Our session rates are $150 for individual therapy and $175 for couples therapy.
We value transparency and accessibility. Sliding-scale options may be available, and you’ll receive a Good Faith Estimate to plan with clarity and ease.
Out of Network Support
If you have out-of-network benefits, we’ll provide a superbill and help you navigate reimbursement.
Our goal is to make therapy accessible and supportive from start to finish.
Our Promise To You
You deserve therapy that feels real, steady, and human.
Here’s what that means at Sohail Counseling & Care:
• Warmth before everything: You don’t have to have the perfect words to begin. We’ll meet you with care, curiosity, and respect for your story.
• Pace that honors you: Healing takes time. We move at the rhythm that feels right, building safety and trust first.
• Grounded, compassionate growth: Therapy here isn’t about fixing you; it’s about helping you come home to yourself-with tools that support your everyday life.
Our therapists are committed to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care that helps you feel safe, seen, and supported.
Related Therapy Services:
You may also be interested:
Culturally Sensitive Counseling
Life Transitions Counseling
Trauma Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions About Identity-Focused Therapy
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Identity-focused therapy helps you explore how culture, family of origin, values, beliefs, and lived experiences shape who you are today. It creates space to understand internal conflicts, expectations, and patterns that may no longer serve you—and to build a stronger, more integrated sense of self.
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Yes. Identity-focused therapy is respectful, culturally responsive, and grounded in honoring your lived experience. Your background, values, and perspectives are met with curiosity—not judgment—so therapy can feel safe, collaborative, and validating.
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Absolutely. Identity and trauma are often deeply connected, especially when early experiences involved pressure, invalidation, or systemic stress. Identity-focused therapy can be integrated with trauma-informed approaches to support healing while strengthening self-understanding and resilience.