Rahila Waka, Licensed Professional Counselor

My clients describe me as:

My view of therapy is holistic in that I center your values and culture as we work together to break labels and judgments that might prevent you from

Something to know about my approach is:

I draw from multicultural and person-centered approaches and seek to be cognizant of sociopolitical contexts impacting life. I also use DBT, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy.

Together, we will:

I work to embrace and acknowledge concerning issues related to gender, sexuality, financial circumstances, race, ethnicity, culture, spirituality, intergenerational trauma and so much more. In my work with you I pay attention to your needs and incorp

I specialize in working with people who:

I have served individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds, with a focus on Asian/South Asian clients, first-generation/children of immigrants, LGBTQ+ spectrum, polyamorous and kink communities.

I became a therapist because:

I strive to provide a space that encourages safety and curiosity as well as guides you at your own pace and your own comfort level.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

I offer strictly telehealth (virtual) counseling to anyone in the state of Illinois. We have online booking and offer a free 15-minute consultation.

More about me and my practice:

I am born and raised in South Africa and moved to Chicago in 2021. I am passionate about learning different languages and can understand several languages such as Portuguese, Spanish, Gujarati, Hindi, and Urdu but do not have practice speaking them.