Katie Love, LCPC, CADC

I earned my M.A. in Counseling Psychology, with a concentration in Trauma at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Subsequently, I completed the necessary supervised hours, and training, needed to obtain the Certified Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Counselor ( CADC) through the Illinois Certification Board. I have been practicing for over 10+ years. In my years of experience, I’ve worked with people from all walks of life, embracing their unique identities that encompass a beautiful mix of gender expressions, ages, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds. In addition to offering counseling services to individuals in the juvenile justice system, I had the opportunity to provide vital support to children, adolescents, and young adults living in undeserved neighborhoods on the North and West sides of Chicago, delivering essential crisis-based services during times of adversity. I focused not only on restoring healthy functioning in clients but also on supporting their families throughout the process. I am currently on the path to becoming a certified sex therapist, which means I’ll have even more expertise to support clients with their unique sexual concerns. I chose to become a sex therapist because I believe that healthy and fulfilling sexual experiences are essential to overall well-being, and I am dedicated to helping individuals embrace their sexuality with confidence and joy. During therapy, clients have my full attention, in a non-judgmental environment. I try to be as authentic as possible, because I want to hear the real you, not what you think I want to hear. I want people to know that we all go through stuff that makes us who we are even though we might not like it, and that leaves us with two choices we can make. We can either deal with it in a productive way, or keep functioning the way we have been, which might not always feel the best. Move at your own pace.