
Srutika Bakshi
(She/Her/Hers)
Pre-Licensed Professional, Psychologist, Psychotherapist
"To care for another individual means to know and to experience the other as fully as possible." - Irvin D. Yalom, M.D.
As a South Asian therapist, I understand the intricate meanings tied to being an immigrant and a woman of color. I believe that every person's lived experiences uniquely shape their life and perceptions, which is why finding congruence and meaning in one’s life is important. As a therapist, I understand that building trust and rapport are critical for effective progress and meaningful change. In my practice, I utilize an integrative approach that blends systems, humanistic, and multicultural frameworks. My goal is to empower you to achieve your personal and psychological goals while providing a safe, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive space where you can explore your inner self. I am committed to creating an environment where you can feel at ease, be your authentic self, and build a trusting relationship with me. Together, we'll work collaboratively to build insight, draw on your strengths, process difficult emotions and experiences, and form a meaningful narrative for your life. With an empathetic and compassionate approach, I strive to create a therapeutic environment where you feel supported and empowered. I look forward to accompanying you on your journey to well-being.
Practice hours (CDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Academic Concerns
- Adoption
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Avoidant Personality
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
- Binge-Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Bullying
- Burnout
- Childhood Abuse
- Conflict Resolution
- Dependent Personality
- Depression
- Divorce
- Eating Concerns
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Immigration/Acculturation
- Infidelity
- Intimacy Concerns
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED)
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Phobia
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychosis
- 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
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Concerns
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Couples Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Gestalt Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Family Systems Therapy
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
Location
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$155 — $210per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Illinois
- United HealthСare Student Insurance – Illinois
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Credentials
Licenses
Clinical Psychologist
071.010624, Illinois
Education
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
PsyD (Doctor of Psychology), 2024