Meet the Owner:

Name and Pronoun:   John Sykes MSW, LCSW  (they/them)

How do you identify?   integrated practitioner, somatic abolitionist and facilitator

Where does healing or therapy begin?  I believe healing begins in connection—with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us. My work centers curiosity, compassion, and the creative process of becoming. I approach therapy as a space of co-creation, where both client and therapist bring lived experience and wisdom toward healing and liberation.

Who might you see in my office or Who do you enjoy working with?  I enjoy working with children, teens and adults navigating identity, relationships, and life transitions. I also work with  groups  and teams processing the impacts of trauma, loss, and systemic oppression. My practice invites authenticity and reflection, offering space for people to reconnect with their sense of belonging and agency.

What is your treatment/healing approach?   Grounded in relational, anti-racist, liberatory and trauma-informed practices, I support individuals and communities in deepening self-awareness and building vitality.  I am a facilitator of healing. 

Where did you receive your education, training or experience?  I hold degrees from Northeastern Illinois University and Loyola University Chicago and bring decades of experience in community mental health, trauma treatment, and clinical leadership, along with teaching and consulting on decolonizing practice and reflective supervision.

What do you do for fun or restoration?  Outside of my work, I engage in cooking, traveling the world, and spending time with my spouse and dog.