Healing. Liberation. Restoration.

Trauma-informed, culturally responsive therapy in Chicago and virtually

According To Sykes is a liberatory healing practice rooted in somatic, trauma-informed, relational, culturally responsive, and social justice-informed care. We provide psychotherapy and mental health support for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and organizations in Chicago and through virtual therapy across Illinois.

You may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to begin—carrying trauma, grief, burnout, relationship challenges, life transitions, or questions about identity and purpose. Therapy offers an intentional space to slow down, listen inward, process emotions, and move toward greater clarity, connection, and agency.

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Healing is personal, and collective

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Our work recognizes that trauma, stress, grief, and disconnection do not exist in isolation. They are shaped by our relationships, histories, identities, communities, lived experiences, and the systems around us.

We understand ourselves as space holders and keepers, people who help create the conditions for individuals, families, and communities to slow down, reconnect, repair, grow, and imagine what is possible.

Through somatic awareness, co-regulation, restorative practices, and compassionate accountability, we support people in listening to their bodies, understanding emotional patterns, strengthening relationships, and moving beyond survival toward possibility.

A place to begin or begin again

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People seek therapy for many different reasons. You may be entering therapy for the first time, returning with new questions, or looking for deeper support with:

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• Anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm

• Trauma and adverse life experiences

• Grief, loss, and major transitions

• Relationship and family challenges

• Burnout and professional stress

• Identity, belonging, and self-understanding

• Emotional regulation and mind-body connection

• Personal growth, purpose, and meaningful change

Our therapists approach this work with curiosity, collaboration, compassion, and respect for the knowledge you already carry. We do not view healing as something imposed upon you. We work alongside you to create an emotionally supportive space where reflection, restoration, and transformation can emerge.