Sandra Angelie Stevens

About Me

Are you struggling with anxiety, relationship problems, depression, or feeling overwhelmed by everything life is throwing your way? Maybe you find yourself overthinking, struggling to communicate with your partner, feeling disconnected in your relationship, or repeating patterns you promised yourself you would never repeat. You don’t have to navigate these challenges alone.

I’m Sandra Stevens, MA, LCPC, CSTIP, CCTP, a licensed clinical professional counselor offering individual therapy and couples counseling in Chicago, Illinois, and through telehealth. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understand yourself more deeply, and begin making meaningful changes in your life and relationships.

I work with adults, couples, and adolescents ages 12 and older who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, divorce, separation, infidelity, betrayal, grief, life transitions, and difficulties with emotional regulation. Whether you’re struggling with anxious thoughts, healing from a painful relationship, navigating a major life change, or trying to reconnect with your partner, therapy can help you find a path forward.

Individual Therapy

Anxiety can leave you feeling exhausted from overthinking, worrying about the future, or questioning yourself. Depression can make it difficult to feel motivated, connected, or hopeful. Past experiences and unresolved trauma can also influence how you see yourself, respond to stress, and build relationships. Together, we can explore these patterns, strengthen coping skills, build self-confidence, and help you feel more grounded and in control of your life.

Couples Counseling and Relationship Therapy

Relationships can be deeply meaningful, but they can also bring pain, frustration, and disconnection. If you and your partner struggle with communication, recurring arguments, emotional distance, trust issues, infidelity, or intimacy concerns, couples therapy can help you understand the patterns keeping you stuck. I work with couples to improve communication, rebuild emotional connection, navigate betrayal and relationship transitions, and develop healthier ways of responding to one another. I also offer premarital counseling for couples who want to strengthen their foundation before marriage.

A Personalized Approach to Therapy

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing. I draw from evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), attachment-based therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies. Our work will be tailored to your needs, goals, experiences, and pace.

I believe therapy should be a place where you can be honest without fear of judgment. You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting. You simply need a willingness to begin exploring what is happening and what you want to change.

Whether you’re looking for an anxiety therapist, trauma therapist, individual counselor, or couples therapist in Chicago, I welcome the opportunity to help you move toward greater emotional well-being, healthier relationships, and a more fulfilling life.

You deserve to feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change. When you’re ready, I invite you to reach out and take the first step.

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