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Rated 4.8 stars out of 5, 12 ratings

Tina Mavalankar

LCSW, 10 years of experience

Solution oriented
Warm
Direct
Virtual
Next available on

About me

Are you beyond exhausted? Is your anxiety running the show? Are you burnt out from your job, your responsibilities, or simply being a person in today’s world? Have you been called "too sensitive?" Whether you're struggling with overwhelm, anxiety, or navigating relationships as a sensitive soul in a world not set up for sensitivity, I am here to support you every step of the way. Through our work, you will gain valuable insights, cultivate resilience, and unlock your full potential.

Get to know me

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

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I’ve worked in mental health for many years and have helped many people successfully treat their anxiety and depression and improve well-being. I’m very strengths based, compassionate and trauma informed.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, and burnout. My person-centered approach is focused around helping you uncover and achieve what truly matters to you. I also believe in providing tools and resources so that you have practical support as well as emotional.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression

Other specialties

Grief
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Women's Issues

I identify as

Asian / Asian American
Person of Color (POC)
White
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)

My treatment methods

Acceptance and commitment (ACT)

I use ACT to help you clarify values and practice mindfulness which will guide you to a meaningful life

Person-centered (Rogerian)

I use person centered therapy because you get to decide what we focus on and what’s important

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Illinois

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Cash - $135 per session
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Rated 4.8 stars out of 5, 12 ratings
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