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Young Adults

Adulthood didn’t come with instructions, and you’re figuring out a lot for the first time. Therapy can help you build a foundation while you do.

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Young Adults
Licensed Therapists
HIPAA Compliant & Confidential
LGBTQ+ Affirming & Anti-Racist Practice
In-Person & Online Sessions Available
Young Adults Therapy

You don't need to have it all figured out. You just need somewhere to start.

  • Understanding This Stage

You’re building a life and figuring it out as you go.

Maybe you just moved out, started a career, or realized adulthood is a lot more work than it looked like from the outside. You’re navigating independence, identity, and relationships mostly on your own for the first time. It’s not that something is wrong. It’s that this stage of life is genuinely hard, and you don’t have to figure it out completely alone.

Learn About Our Approach
  • Why Choose Us

When you come to Urban Wellness® for Therapy as a Young Adult

  • You will work through the specific challenges of building an independent adult life
  • You will figure out what you actually want, not what you think you're supposed to want
  • You will build tools for the anxiety that comes with this much uncertainty
  • You will work with a therapist who specializes in emerging adulthood
  • You will set a foundation now that supports you for years to come
Enger Management

Who Benefits Most From Young Adults

Young Adult Therapy is for those who recognize that their negative reactions to life’s events are affecting their relationships.

You will benefit if:
  • You're in a major life transition and feel lost about which direction to go
  • You're looking for meaning in this stage of life and can't quite name what matters to you
  • You want help building real connections with friends and partners
  • You're motivated to improve your quality of life and set yourself up for the future
  • You want to set goals and actually have a plan to reach them
You might not be ready yet if:
  • severe mental illness
  • active substance abuse

If you're in crisis, we recommend outpatient services at a local program first. For substance concerns, see our Addiction page.

— we'll make sure you get the right support.
  • Starting Your Journey

What the Process Looks Like

  • Talk through where you are and where you want to go.
Week One
  • Build tools for independence, identity, and connection.
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  • Reflect on growth
  • Build a plan to keep moving forward
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  • Specialized Support

Explore Our Therapists

Some concerns need a more specific approach. Explore our focused young adult therapists below

Rachel Bader, Lcsw 

Rachel Bader, LCSW 

Hi there! I’m Rachel, a therapist in Old Irving Park...

Annabelle Harvey, Lsw

Annabelle Harvey, LSW

I’m a therapist in Portage Park who works with adolescents,...

Grace Sandeman, Lpc

Grace Sandeman, LPC

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Sauganash who works with...

Laura Somberg

Laura Somberg, LSW

Hi I’m Laura! I’m a therapist in Edison Park who...

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Kamarea Valentine, LSW

I’m a Licensed Social Worker in Forest Park who works...

Kaedyn Cheek

Kaedyn Cheek, LPC

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Sauganash who works primarily...

Sisheng Kevin

Sisheng Gan (Kevin), LPC

Starting therapy can sometimes feel intimidating. Opening up to someone...

Ava Szott

Ava Szott, LSW

I’m a Licensed Social Worker in Sauganash who works with...

Elijah Helm Lsw

Elijah Helm, LSW

I’m a therapist in Portage Park who works with adolescents...

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Mary (Mar) Sirois, LSW

Hello! I am Mary (she/they) and I am a licensed...

Chris Lunsford

Chris Lunsford, LCSW

Suzie Mascorro, LCSW

I’m a Clinical Social Worker in Portage Park who works...

  • Transparent Pricing

What Will You Pay for Counseling?

Counseling is a fee-for-service program at Urban Wellness. Initial sessions cost $205 and follow-up sessions cost $180. We recommend at least 8 weekly sessions. We are in network with BCBS PPO, Aetna, Cigna, BCBS HMO (Northshore), and United Healthcare.

BCBS PPO

United Healthcare

Cigna

Aetna

BCBS HMO (Northshore)

All Major Cards

HSA/FSA

$

205

INITIAL SESSION
Your First Appointment

A 55-minute intake to understand your story, goals, and begin building your treatment plan.

$

180

FOLLOW-UP SESSIONS
Ongoing Weekly Sessions

We recommend at least 8 sessions for meaningful, lasting progress. Most clients continue beyond that.

  • Get Started

Your Next Steps

We’ve made it as easy as possible to begin your healing journey.
Choose the option that works best for you.

Book Appointment

Submit your appointment request online to get started with care. Schedule an Appointment

Email Us

Reach out anytime and our intake team will help guide you. Email the Intake Team

Call Us

Speak directly with our team to get support finding the right fit. 773-774-4444 ext. 0

Text Us

773-677-5002