Kamaria Excell

LCSW (she/her)6 years of experienceNext available
5.0 (8)
Solution oriented
Intelligent
Authentic

Hello! My name is Kamaria Excell and I am a therapist, yoga teacher, and floral designer passionate about supporting you on the journey of living a life that is truly your own. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and focused on creating real lasting change versus temporary bandaid fixes.

My name means "Like the Moon" in Swahili which perfectly describes the fluid, unique, and creative way that I move through life.

I support clients in better understanding their inner world and all parts of themselves so that they can divest from old coping skills and lean into a life that is pleasurable, because the most powerful act of creation on this life journey will always be the act of creating ourselves.

First session

In our first session we'll set the tone for our work together by exploring the current state of your life and the areas where you'd like more ease and relief. I know first sessions can be a little anxiety inducing but I like to encourage clients to imagine this time as you being on your favorite podcast or tv show, you are the star of this show.

Strengths

My name means "Like the Moon" in Swahili which perfectly describes the fluid, unique, and creative way that I move through life. Thus, I am adamant about the therapeutic experience awakening you to the power of taking up space and living a more creative life that allows you to move with aligned agency. This experience is fully curated to you so that you can live your most pleasurable and connected life.

Ideal clients

The clients that I typically work with are looking to shift from living life in anxiety or worry filled minds, to living in their bodies, giving themselves the opportunity to fully explore the bigness of who they are. Creatives, artist, entrepreneurs, neurospicy folks, caregivers, professionals, and self proclaimed "Black sheep's of the family" tend to gravitate my way due to my holistic, honest, and compassionate approach to healing.

Treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Through CBT you'll learn how to identify the roots and current impacts of negative thinking patterns and be given the tools to find more aligned solutions

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Through IFS we'll identify and trace various parts of selves from your inner child and teen to properly care for yourself and advocate for external needs

Mind-body approach

Through mind-body practices such as breath work, tapping, yoga, and other somatic practices, you'll be given tangible tools for living life in your body versus only in your mind.

Multicultural

Together we'll incorporate aligned cultural practices into the space to support you in full grounding and healing

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

  • Black / African American

  • LGBTQ

  • Woman

Top specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Life Transitions

  • Women's Issues

Other specialties

  • ADHD

  • Burnout

  • Career Counseling

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Fertility & Reproduction Issues

  • Grief

  • LGBTQ

  • Parenting

  • Racism

  • Self Esteem

Serves

  • Adults (18 to 64)

  • Couples Counseling

  • Individual Therapy

  • Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

  • IllinoisLicense 149028725

Accepted insurance

  • Cash - $150 per session

Reviews and ratings

5.0 rating (8)3 reviews
September 4, 2026

Kamaria made space for me to feel comfortable sharing all the details so that we could get to the root of how I was feeling and what needed to change. She was warm and inviting and challenged my thought process with thoughtful questions. I appreciate her time and practice!

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 1 with Kamaria
July 27, 2026

Kamaria is warm, funny, and listens very well. In our first session, she challenged my thinking where needed and help me process some of the things that I am dealing with. I like her approach using the wheel of life as a basis to get to know her clients. I look forward to the next session with her!

Verified client, age 45-54Review shared after session 1 with Kamaria
June 1, 2026

I really appreciate how our first two sessions have flowed. Kamaria really listens and is curious to getting to know me to better support me. Off all of my therapists I have had through telehealth, I will say she is one of my best experiences. I am very much looking forward to seeing how this chapter of my mental health journey goes.

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 2 with Kamaria
Schedule 60 min