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Josselyn Garcia-Jimenez, LCSW
Therapy for Anxiety, Depression & Life Transitions in Illinois & Michigan
Relational, culturally responsive therapy for adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationships, cultural identity, and major life changes.
Adults
Illinois & Michigan · Virtual
Aetna IL · BCBS IL · UnitedHealthcare · Private Pay
Currently Fully Booked
Relational Therapy for Anxiety, Depression & Emotional Healing
You don't have to carry everything on your own.
Sometimes the things we're carrying aren't immediately obvious. Anxiety, sadness, family expectations, old experiences, or the pressure to keep everything together can slowly become part of everyday life.
I believe meaningful therapy starts with feeling understood. My approach is warm, relational, and collaborative. We'll take time to understand your experiences, the patterns you've developed, and how your relationships and environment have shaped the way you see yourself.
I won't rush you into conversations you're not ready to have or expect you to know exactly what you need from therapy. We'll move at a pace that feels comfortable while making space for both the difficult parts of your story and the strengths you've developed along the way.
My work draws from narrative therapy, mindfulness, somatic awareness, and attachment-based approaches. Together, we'll explore what feels heavy, build a deeper understanding of yourself, and find ways to move through life with more steadiness and self-trust.
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Anxiety can show up as racing thoughts, constant second-guessing, difficulty relaxing, or feeling responsible for everything around you. We'll explore what's contributing to that anxiety, how it affects your daily life, and ways to feel more grounded without expecting you to simply stop worrying.
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Depression doesn't always look like sadness. Sometimes it's exhaustion, disconnection, irritability, or feeling like you're moving through life on autopilot. Therapy can help us understand what you're experiencing, make room for difficult emotions, and gradually reconnect with the parts of life that matter to you.
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Our relationships shape so much of how we understand ourselves. Whether you're navigating family conflict, communication difficulties, people-pleasing, or recurring relationship patterns, we'll explore what's happening and what healthier, more fulfilling connections could look like.
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Navigating different cultures, expectations, and identities can bring complicated feelings about belonging, responsibility, and independence. Therapy offers room to explore those experiences without having to minimize your cultural background or choose between different parts of yourself.
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Family experiences and patterns can influence how we relate to ourselves and others, sometimes long after the original experiences have passed. We'll gently explore what you've inherited, what has helped you survive, and which patterns you may want to approach differently moving forward.
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Changes in relationships, careers, family roles, or personal identity can leave you feeling uncertain about what comes next. Therapy can offer space to process those changes, understand what you need, and make decisions that feel more aligned with who you're becoming.
Culturally Responsive Therapy for Immigrants & First-Generation Adults
Your culture, relationships, and experiences are part of your story.
As a 1.5-generation Peruvian immigrant, I understand how complicated it can be to navigate different cultural expectations while trying to understand your own needs and identity.
There can be pressure to make your family proud, stay connected to your roots, and build a life that feels like your own. Sometimes those things fit together. Other times, they create tension, guilt, or uncertainty about where you belong.
I also recognize how cultural stigma around mental health, family experiences, and intergenerational trauma can influence the way we understand our emotions and ask for support.
Therapy doesn't have to mean distancing yourself from your culture or the people you love. We can explore your experiences with curiosity and compassion, making room for both your relationships and your individuality.
I especially enjoy working with immigrant, first- and second-generation, and multicultural adults navigating identity, family expectations, and emotional healing.
Online Therapy for Adults in Illinois & Michigan
I work with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, cultural expectations, and periods of change. You don't need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Sometimes wanting to understand yourself a little better is enough.
Anxiety & Depression
Persistent worry
Overthinking
Emotional exhaustion
Identity & Culture
Cultural belonging
Family expectations
Intergenerational experiences
Relationships & Family
Family conflict
Communication difficulties
Relationship patterns
Life Transitions
Major life changes
Self-doubt
Personal growth
Therapy for Anxiety, Depression & Cultural Identity: Common Questions
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Anxiety can make even ordinary decisions feel overwhelming. You might find yourself replaying conversations, anticipating what could go wrong, or feeling responsible for things outside your control. In therapy, we'll explore what drives those patterns, how they developed, and what helps you feel safer and more grounded. The goal isn't to eliminate every anxious thought, but to change how you relate to those thoughts so they have less control over your life.
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You don't need to identify a specific reason for your depression before seeking support. Depression can be influenced by relationships, stress, past experiences, life changes, and many other factors. Sometimes it develops gradually, making it difficult to recognize how much you've been carrying. We'll take time to understand your experience without judgment or pressure to feel better immediately, while exploring ways to reconnect with yourself and your daily life.
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Family and cultural expectations can create complicated feelings, especially when what others want for you doesn't fully align with what you want for yourself. You may feel torn between loyalty, responsibility, independence, and guilt. Therapy can help you explore those tensions, understand the beliefs you've developed, and identify boundaries that respect both your relationships and your personal needs. You don't have to reject your culture or family to make room for yourself.
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Yes. Our early relationships can influence how we communicate, respond to conflict, express emotions, and experience closeness with others. Sometimes patterns that helped us navigate childhood no longer serve us in adulthood. Using a relational, attachment-informed, and trauma-informed approach, we'll explore those connections at a pace that feels manageable. Understanding where patterns come from can help you make more intentional choices in your current relationships.
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A culturally responsive therapist recognizes that your mental health experiences are connected to your relationships, identity, community, and cultural background. You should feel comfortable discussing those parts of your life without needing to constantly explain or defend them. At Sohail Counseling & Care, I offer virtual therapy for adults in Illinois and Michigan, bringing a relational, trauma-informed perspective shaped in part by my experience as a 1.5-generation Peruvian immigrant. Our work makes space for your individual experiences rather than assuming everyone from the same cultural background shares the same story.
RELATIONAL THERAPY, ROOTED IN YOU
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Finding the right therapist is about finding someone you feel comfortable talking to, someone who takes the time to understand your experiences and what matters to you.
Josselyn is currently fully booked.
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