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Ashwin Karingada, M.Ed.

(she/her/hers)

Licensed Professional Counselor​

Click here to make an appointment with Ashwin
Ashwin@forSelfActualization.com
708-529-1161

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​Accepting New Clients 

Provides therapy in English or Malayalam

Daytime, Evening Availability & Video Counseling

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  • Sliding Scale: starting at $75 per session ​

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Accepted Insurance Plans

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield PPO 

  • Blue Advantage Preferred

  • Blue Choice PPO

  • Blue Choice OPT

  • Traditional Blue

  • Basic Blue

  • All other policies we will bill Out of Network

I believe therapy should be a place where you feel genuinely heard and understood—and where you walk away with tools you can use in your everyday life. My goal is to provide a supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can make sense of what you’re experiencing, and begin moving toward meaningful change.

 

I view therapy as a collaborative process. Rather than telling you what you “should” do, I work alongside you to better understand your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, and experiences. Together, we build practical coping skills, and work toward greater life satisfaction and overall well-being. I integrate approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and person-centered therapy, tailoring treatment to each client's individual needs and goals.

 

I believe every person has a unique story, and that the experiences we have—including our relationships, culture, race, and intergenerational trauma—can shape how we understand ourselves and navigate the world. For this reason, I take a person-centered and culturally responsive approach to therapy. I strive to understand the whole person sitting in front of me rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. 

 

I look forward to creating a therapeutic relationship where you feel supported, respected, and empowered throughout your journey.

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Relationship Issues

  • Self Esteem​​

 

Expertise​

  • Codependcy

  • Coping Skills

  • Depression

  • Divorce

  • Emotional Disturbance

  • Family Conflict

  • Infidenlity

  • Life Coaching

  • Life Transitions

  • Marital and Premarital

  • Mood Disorders

  • Parenting

  • Peer Relationships

  • Pregnancy/Prenatal/Postpartum

  • School IssuesSelf Harming

  • Sleep or Insomnia

  • Spirituality

  • Stress

  • Suicidal Ideation

  • Thinking Disorders

  • Women's Issues 

Client Focus ​Age​​​

  • Child (6-10)

  • Preteens

  • Teens

  • Adults 

 

Participants

  • Individuals 

  • Couples 

  • Family​

 

Types of Therapy​​

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

  • Interpersonal

  • Person-Centered

  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Evergreen Park Location

3317 W. 95th Street

Suite 101

Evergreen Park, IL 60805

Blue Island Location

13116 S Western

2nd Floor

Blue Island, IL 60406

ph: 708-529-3011

fax: 708-529-3207

Yoga Inquries: 708-529-1204

info@forselfactualization.com

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