MEET OUR THERAPIST
Tushi Patel, LSW
Therapy for Identity, Anxiety & Life Transitions in Illinois & Michigan
Relational, culturally attuned therapy for adults navigating identity, anxiety, belonging, and life transitions.
Adults
Illinois & Michigan · Virtual Sessions
Aetna Illinois · Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois · Private Pay Available
Accepting New Clients
Areas of Focus
Cultural & Intergenerational Trauma
Identity, Belonging & Life Transitions
Relationship Dynamics & Communication
Family Expectations & Cultural Pressures
Approach
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.
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
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.
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.
RELATIONAL THERAPY, ROOTED IN YOU
Ready To Begin?
Whether you're navigating identity questions, cultural expectations, anxiety, grief, burnout, or a season of transition, therapy can offer a space for reflection, healing, and growth.
Schedule a consultation to learn more about working with a therapist at Sohail Counseling & Care.