Colleen Aziz, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Colleen Aziz

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
10 years in practice

I've been told I’m the “human embodiment of a cup of tea.” I bring that same warmth, compassion, and calm to every relationship, including virtual therapy

I’m here to help you make your life and relationships into the best they can be, according to what’s important to you. I use existential, cognitive, and mindfulness-based approaches, as well as solution-focused work to help you feel better soon. I affirm and support people who identify as: BIPOC LGBTQ+ and gender-nonconforming Religious minority, or atheist/agnostic Disabled (invisible and visible) Fat, or non-straight sized Returning, for formerly incarcerated, citizens Undocumented citizens In recovery

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Cisgender WomanLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (CST)

Sun
closed
Mon
8:00 am 1:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am 1:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am 1:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am 1:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am 1:00 pm
Sat
closed

Accepts new patients after hospitalization for

  • Substance use
  • Self-harming behavior
  • Severe emotional stress or trauma
  • Severe depression

Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Academic Concerns
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Chronic Illness/Pain
  • Depression
  • Eating Concerns
  • Gambling Concerns
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief and Loss
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Perfectionism
  • Physical Assault
  • Polyamorous relationship
  • Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Identity
  • Spiritual/Religious Concerns
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Clients from the court/judicial system
  • Immigrants
  • People of color
  • People seeking asylum
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with HIV or AIDS
  • Transgender

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Communal Therapy
  • Couples Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Existential Psychotherapy
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
  • Formal Psychological Assessment
  • Narrative Therapy
  • 12-Step Facilitation
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Illinois
  • Cigna – Illinois
  • Health Alliance – Illinois
  • Magellan – Illinois
  • Medicaid – Illinois
  • Medicare – Illinois
  • Meridian – Illinois
  • Molina – Illinois
  • Multiplan – Illinois
  • Optum – Illinois
  • United HealthСare Student Insurance – Illinois
  • In-network insurance
  • Single case agreement
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Sliding scale
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Google Pay
  • Online
  • Venmo

Credentials

Licenses

  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

    Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

    180.010824, Illinois

Education

  • University of Illinois Springfield

    MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2012

    Human Development Counseling

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