Saba Aqel

As a woman-owned, Palestinian immigrant-founded virtual therapy practice in Illinois, we actively embody decolonial and anti-oppressive frameworks. Our trauma-responsive approach recognizes how systemic inequities impact mental health. We provide culturally-affirming care to process traumas, anxieties, depression, relationship struggles, OCD, and more.

Together we will co-create a safe, validating space to honor who you are and collaboratively heal the psychological pain you carry. Combining tailored, decolonized evidence-based therapies, we guide you through therapy in phases-from somatic regulation to deep trauma processing-helping you reclaim your joy and authentic identity.

Clients describe our therapists as deeply validating, fiercely compassionate, and culturally attuned. They appreciate our commitment to anti-oppressive care and feeling truly seen without needing to explain their lived experiences. Clients often say our virtual Illinois practice feels like a genuine, grounding sanctuary for meaningful, lasting healing.

You should never have to translate your culture, defend your exhaustion, or leave parts of yourself at the door to receive care. We provide a safe, inclusive space for BIPOC, QTBIPOC, LGBTQIA+, immigrant, first- and second-generation communities, and marginalized identities to safely explore how their intersections interact with the world around them.

Clients find our fully virtual Illinois practice to be a safe space for meaningful and lasting relief. We offer secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth therapy statewide. To ensure accessibility, we accept major insurances including BCBS-PPO, UHC, Aetna, Optum, and more. Reach out today to schedule a free consultation and begin your therapeutic journey.