Meet Dacia Slater

As a mental health professional I believe strongly in person centered work. I specialize

in doing healing work that is centered on the individual. I am a new clinician but have

over two years experience working with kids and families, the expressive arts, and

diverse populations.

I hold a bachelor's degree in Social work and Theatre Performance with a minor in

Psychology from the University of Missouri, and a Masters degree in Social Work from

the University of Chicago. I am currently waiting to receive my license from the state of

Illinois. I currently also work at SkyArt as the Project Impact Coordinator. SkyArt

provides a strength-based approach to mental health services for youth, providing

support for their families and collaborating with community partner organizations or

school’s to provide accessible art therapy programs.

My therapeutic approach is rooted in expressive arts and play therapy work, and has

worked very well with my younger clients as well as adults. Most of my sessions consist

of storytelling, playing, and creating art. We then use these tools to understand and

heal.

I strive to create a safe and brave space for my clients. Having a client centered and

trauma informed approach to my work allows for young people to feel safe enough and

confident enough to open up.

I enjoy using different therapeutic modalities to find what works best for you as the

client.Taking a look at all of the factors of an individual's life creates a very holistic

healing experience.