Aretha Steele
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Psychologist, Psychotherapist
Take the first step towards healing today. We're here to help. We are an warm, affirming, and safe space for all bodies and identities.
At Mindful Healing, we understand that it takes tremendous courage to ask for help. We want to walk alongside you on your therapy journey, and provide the tools and resources you need to take charge of your well-being. Our therapists work with teens, young adults, and adults with a variety of concerns. Being a therapist has given me the privilege to meet and work with some of the most amazingly strong and courageous people. It is an honor to hold space for others and engage in this type of work. I am passionate about supporting my clients through their healing journeys to help them live a more healthy and joy filled life. Founding Mindful Healing Counseling was born from my love for helping people find inclusive and affirming therapy spaces, no matter their background, and helping to make positive and lasting change in their lives.
Practice hours (CST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Burnout
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Immigration/Acculturation
- Insomnia
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Men's Issues
- Panic
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Physical Stress
- Polyamorous relationship
- Postpartum Depression
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Neurodivergent people
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Adlerian
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Training
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$125 — $250per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Illinois
- Out-of-pocket
- Single case agreement
- Out-of-network insurance
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
PSYPACT Provider
Mobility number: 6495
Clinical Psychologist
071010226, Illinois