Business Details
19 Years
experience
Expert Mental Health Therapy in Chicago & Skokie
At InnerVoice Psychotherapy & Consultation, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered care tailored to individual needs. With nearly two decades of clinical expertise, our team specializes in evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, CBT, and ACT, addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. We prioritize creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore personal growth, improve communication, and develop resilience. Our therapists are trained in diverse modalities to ensure personalized treatment plans, while our teletherapy options offer flexibility for clients in Chicago, Skokie, and beyond.We emphasize cultural competence, particularly supporting bicultural identity development, and maintain affiliations with professional organizations to uphold the highest standards of care. Through workshops and community education, we extend our commitment to mental health advocacy beyond individual sessions.
Services
Teletherapy
EMDR Therapy
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Relationship Counseling
Clinical Consultation
Community Workshops
Executive Coaching
Telehealth
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer EMDR therapy certified by trained professionals for trauma and anxiety treatment.
- Our therapists provide client-centered care with over 15 years of combined clinical experience.
- Flexible scheduling available for busy professionals and families.
- Teletherapy options ensure accessible care from any location.
- Culturally competent services supporting bicultural identity development.
What people say
Very understanding and accommodating
Improvement in my child
Feel heard and validated
Professional beyond expectations
Changing lives for the better
Services
Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions address anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR to help clients develop coping strategies and improve mental well-being. Sessions focus on personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized EMDR treatment for trauma, PTSD, and anxiety disorders. This therapy uses bilateral stimulation to reprocess distressing memories, reducing their emotional impact. Suitable for adults and adolescents seeking rapid relief from traumatic experiences or performance anxiety.
Couples Therapy
Guided sessions improve communication, rebuild trust, and resolve conflicts in marriages or committed relationships. Therapists employ Gottman Method and Emotion-Focused techniques to strengthen partnerships and address premarital or post-divorce co-parenting challenges.
Family Therapy
Multi-generational therapy sessions address parent-child dynamics, communication breakdowns, and household stressors. Our approach fosters healthier family systems through structured interventions and tailored treatment plans for both intact and separated families.
Teletherapy
Secure virtual therapy sessions accessible from any location. Teletherapy provides flexibility for clients seeking EMDR, individual, or couples therapy without geographic limitations, maintaining the same clinical rigor as in-person sessions.
People
Farah Hussain Baig
Founder & CEO
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience. Specializes in EMDR therapy, trauma counseling, and cultural competence workshops. Developed mental health programs at Northwestern University and maintains private practice since 2007.
Cara Chae
Psychotherapist
LCPC therapist specializing in anxiety disorders and relationship issues. Utilizes CBT and mindfulness techniques to help clients achieve emotional regulation and improved interpersonal connections.
Alana Lehrfield
Clinical Supervisor
LCSW with expertise in adolescent mental health and family systems. Provides clinical oversight while maintaining a caseload focused on behavioral disorders and school-related stressors.
Lilian Maali
Psychotherapist
LPC specializing in women's issues and life transitions. Combines ACT and solution-focused therapy to address self-esteem challenges and career-related stress across the lifespan.
Gina Powell
Psychotherapist
LPC with experience treating trauma survivors and individuals with chronic illness. Integrates EMDR and somatic therapies to address mind-body connections in mental health treatment.
Questions
What therapy options are available for busy professionals?
We offer flexible scheduling with evening and weekend appointments, plus teletherapy options for clients who need remote access to mental health services.
How does EMDR therapy differ from traditional counseling?
EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to reprocess traumatic memories, often showing faster results for trauma-related conditions compared to traditional talk therapy approaches.
Can family therapy address intergenerational conflicts?
Yes, our therapists work with families to improve communication patterns, address parent-child relationship challenges, and create healthier household dynamics through structured interventions.
What mental health specialties do your therapists handle?
Our clinicians specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, relationship counseling, and cultural identity issues, with expertise in treating adolescents through older adults.
How are therapy goals established?
During initial sessions, therapists collaborate with clients to identify specific concerns, set measurable objectives, and develop personalized treatment plans that evolve with client progress.
Do you accept insurance for mental health services?
We work with several insurance providers and offer self-pay options with administrative discounts when needed to ensure accessible mental health care for all clients.
