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Tess Elena Brieva
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
4043 North Ravenswood Avenue, Suite 301 & 302, Chicago, IL 60613
Let's Connect (872) 266-4159
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Welcome, I am so glad you are here. Therapy is a beautiful opportunity to nurture your inner voice, which may be shadowed by traumatic experiences and societal oppression. My primary goal is to foster a transformative space that is safe, non-judgemental, and compassionate.I specialize in supporting queer and trans young people coping with body image and eating issues with gender-affirming, fat-positive, and intuitive eating frameworks. My therapeutic style stems from a firm belief that therapy must be anti-oppressive to be truly healing.
I am a strengths-based, trauma-focused, mind-body therapist utilizing techniques including Mindful Self-Compassion, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Please note that I work exclusively with women and non-binary folks.
Seeking a new therapist can feel vulnerable or stressful, and it can also be a loving and courageous act. I hope you know that exploration on its own is a strength to be recognized. It would be an honor to partner with you in this movement towards groundedness, authenticity, and joy.
Call or Email Tess Elena Brieva now for a free 15 minute consultation - (872) 266-4159
Let's Connect (872) 266-4159
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $245
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
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Tess Elena Brieva
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Andrea Espinosa, LCSW (Illinois / 149.023944) Tess Elena Brieva
- Attended University of Michigan, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2022
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Body Positivity
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Self Esteem
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Location
Primary Location
Balanced Awakening
4043 North Ravenswood Avenue
Suite 301 & 302
Chicago, IL 60613
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Nearby Areas
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Tess Elena Brieva
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW