Melissa Barrios, LCSW

Thank you for stopping by!

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Spiritualist with nearly a decade of experience guiding individuals toward healing, my commitment is deeply personal: to decolonize the therapy space and foster authentic, lasting well-being amidst systemic challenges. Born and raised in Chicago, I’ve witnessed firsthand the diverse experiences, immense strengths, and unique oppressions within our communities, which profoundly informs my approach at Healing Without Limits, established in 2021. This is a space I intentionally created for the Latine community, BIPOC, the Queer community, and immigrant and First Generation individuals to reclaim their power, honor their voices and truths, and connect with the profound wisdom of their Ancestors – a space where code-switching and constant explanations are finally unnecessary. My work is rooted in the belief that individual healing is inextricably linked to collective liberation and justice.

At Healing Without Limits, therapy is not just about individual well-being; it’s a profound journey of collective liberation and justice, deeply rooted in spiritual wisdom and Ancestral practices. My work as a therapist extends beyond traditional modalities, offering a sacred space where healing empowers not just you, but also your lineage and community.

Here, you’ll find a transformative space where we collectively work to:

• Decolonize Your Healing Journey: We’ll actively address the impacts of systemic oppression and inherited narratives, reclaiming your power and agency as you liberate yourself from intergenerational patterns and release ancestral burdens. By embracing your own healing, you extend that healing to your lineage, both past and future, while embodying the gifts and strengths of your Ancestors.
• Process and Transform Trauma for Collective Wellness: We’ll compassionately address the deep wounds of intergenerational trauma and begin to reclaim and rewrite your story, fostering not just individual healing but contributing to the well-being of your lineage and community.
• Re-center Your Innate Spiritual Wisdom: We’ll cultivate a deeper connection to your inner intuition and needs, recognizing them as inherent spiritual gifts deserving of your attention and respect. This helps you to liberate yourself to fully hear and honor your inner knowing.
• Prioritize Your Well-being as a Revolutionary Act: Release the exhaustion of navigating roles like the family’s “black sheep” or the responsible “go-to” person. Here, prioritizing your own well-being is seen as an essential act of self-preservation and collective empowerment against oppressive systems.
• Embrace Spirit-Centered, Decolonized Therapy: Our work together will be a holistic and empowering partnership, grounded in a spiritual and decolonized approach that resonates with your whole being. We’ll connect you to your inner wisdom and ancestral roots, recognizing these as powerful resources for healing and transformation.
• Experience Authentic Connection Without Explanation: This is a brave space where you can show up as your authentic self, without the need to code-switch or explain cultural nuances. Your experiences are inherently understood, valued, and form the foundation of our therapeutic relationship.

Our work together is a collaborative and empowering partnership. While I bring my professional expertise as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and my intuitive spiritual gifts, I deeply respect your innate wisdom, lived experience, and connection to your own ancestral knowledge. I am here to walk alongside you, offering support, fresh perspectives, and practical tools as you navigate life’s complexities with greater clarity, spiritual groundedness, and strength.

I believe that healing is an inherent and ancestral gift within you. By centering Ancestral wisdom, my intuitive gifts, and my rigorous training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) alongside other holistic modalities, I offer a deeply personalized path to healing that honors your unique journey towards wholeness and collective thriving.

If you are seeking a healing space where you are truly seen, understood, empowered to heal on a spiritual, individual, and collective level, I invite you to reach out. I look forward to connecting with you and supporting you on your journey.

Melissa Barrios
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