Katerina Rios, LCSW, LICSW, LISW

*Immediate daytime availability. Illinois clients can be seen locally. I can only offer virtual sessions to clients in Massachusetts and Iowa.*

With a strong support system, our most difficult moments can become catalysts for growth. I work with adults, young adults, teens, and children who are looking to make therapy a part of their support system. My clients are often navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, identity exploration, anxiety, depression, and the lingering effects of stress or trauma. Together, we’ll slow down, notice what’s happening beneath the surface, and create a plan for meaningful change.

I utilize techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS), integrating mindfulness and somatic work when useful. As a Latina therapist, I value the importance of intersectionality and cultural humility in my work. I welcome clients from all identities and backgrounds.

Clients can expect sessions to feel warm and approachable with an emphasis on compassion, honesty, and humor, when appropriate. As a relational therapist, I prioritize strong therapeutic alliances with my clients. Through our work, my goal is to help clients find strength in their vulnerability and move through life with greater confidence and clarity.