Tushi Patel, LSW

Relational, culturally attuned therapy for adults navigating identity, anxiety, and life transitions.

Illinois, Michigan · Virtual sessions

Insurance & Payment

Aetna Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois
Private pay options available

Focus Areas

Cultural and intergenerational trauma
Identity, belonging, and life transitions
Grief, loss, and meaning-making
Relationship dynamics and communication
Anxiety, depression, and burnout
Family expectations and cultural pressures

Healing begins when you feel seen, heard, and understood. My goal is to walk alongside you as a fellow traveler; creating a space that feels safe, honest, and grounded in compassion.

As a first-generation South Asian American and eldest daughter of immigrants, I understand the tension of family expectations, the longing for belonging, and the challenge of holding multiple identities at once. These lived experiences shape how I show up in therapy: honoring every part of your story: who you’ve been, who you are, and who you’re becoming.

Approach

My style is relational, trauma-responsive, and person-centered.

• We build trust and safety together; healing happens in connection

• You are the expert of your own story; therapy is something we co-create

• Our work honors both insight and practicality, guided by your pace and values

I integrate mindfulness, narrative therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment theory, Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), all tailored to your unique goals and personality.

Culturally Grounded Care

I believe therapy should make room for both laughter and tears; a space where vulnerability is met with warmth and curiosity. My work is rooted in cultural humility and social justice, honoring your values, lived experiences, and intersecting identities.

I especially enjoy working with South Asian, BIPOC, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and first- or second-generation adults seeking connection, balance, and authenticity.