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Payal Sud

LCSW, 15 years of experience

Authentic
Solution oriented
Virtual
Next available on

About me

Hello! I am a South Asian, first-generation licensed clinical social worker( LCSW) based in Illinois. I have been in the field for over 20 years. I help marginalized communities navigate the world and put their mind, body, and soul back together. I utilize holistic and integrative methods to assist individuals in their mental health journey in a safe and comfortable space.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session, we get to know each other and the reasons for seeking therapy. At the end, we come up with a plan for how to help you start your mental health journey.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Being in the field for so long, I have developed the skill to make people feel comfortable and safe in session.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I enjoy working with marginalized communities and helping them navigate the world.

Specialties

Top specialties

LGBTQ
Life Transitions
Women's Issues

Other specialties

Anxiety
Coping Skills
Domestic Violence
Family Therapy
Racism
Sexual Abuse

I identify as

Asian / Asian American
Hindu
LGBTQ
Person of Color (POC)
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Culturally Sensitive Therapy

Our culture affects how we interact with the world. This is an essential piece of us and needs to be brought into our sessions through conversations, etc

Location

Offers in-person in 2202 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614Virtual

Licensed in

Illinois
Indiana

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
AvMed
Cash - $200 per session
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 1 ratings
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