Counseling Services
Behavioral Health
Counseling support
Full Counseling Services
American Indian Health Services of Chicago, Inc. offers one-on-one counseling services to individuals seeking assistance with mood disorders, alcohol and substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, life stressors, domestic and sexual assault survivorship, LGBTQ2S affirming care and more. Individual counseling is tailored to individual needs with evidence-based practices implemented to help each individual reach their personal goals. AIHSC believes culturally competent care is the center of all services we provide, and as such, all our clinicians provide comprehensive, culturally sensitive care. Our providers work with individuals to discuss their goals, develop a treatment plan and provide services on an outpatient basis. Appointments are available with our providers with flexibility in scheduling, including evening clinic hours.
What to Expect in Individual Counseling
If you are coming to counseling for the first time, let us tell you a little bit about what to expect. The first session of counseling is called an intake appointment. This session is primarily so you and your counselor can get to know each other. The counselor will ask you what you want to work on, what your symptoms are, how long you may have had your symptoms and what things you are looking for in counseling. The counselor will ask questions about your history, work, school, relationships, and the like, to get a better understanding of what your life is like outside of the sessions. Sessions are typically 50 minutes long and scheduled on a weekly basis. Each counselor keeps their own schedule, so you can schedule directly with your therapist or the front desk is always available as well!
Cannot Do Weekly Sessions?
If weekly sessions are not what you are looking for, feel free to talk to your counselor about other options available. During the session, feel free to ask the counselor any questions you may have about the process, your counselor’s professional background, or expectations moving forward.
Couples Counseling
American Indian Health Services of Chicago, Inc. offers couples counseling on an outpatient basis. Couples seek counseling for a variety of reasons and sessions are tailored to meet each couple’s unique needs. Couples counseling is often sought to strengthen the relationship and improve communication. Some issues that couples counseling can assist with include communication skills, conflict resolution, intimacy issues, infidelity, parenting issues, remarriage and much more. In couples counseling, a counselor will work with the individuals on goals set forth by the couple as well as providing a safe, non-judgmental space to explore whatever concerns the couple may have. The counselor will guide the couple in exploring the obstacles they face as well as educating and supporting the couple.
Clinician-Led Community Group Sessions
American Indian Health Services of Chicago, Inc. offers a variety of group sessions led by peers and licensed clinicians. Each group offers its own curriculum or goals to meet the needs of group participants. Group therapy is a safe space to process emotions, learn new skills and connect with others facing similar challenges. AIHSC is always looking to increase services based on the community’s needs. If you have an idea of a group you would be interested in, please call a Behavioral Health staff member at 773-883-9100 to learn more about this process.
Child Counseling Services
American Indian Health Services of Chicago, Inc. believes in attending to the needs of all Native individuals from birth to elder care. As such, AIHSC offers counseling to children ages 4 and older. Children’s counseling is tailored to meet the needs of the child and the counselor will work closely with the parent throughout the counseling process. Our providers have experience working in school settings as well, so assistance in interpreting IEPs can also be provided. Children’s counseling can help with numerous concerns including, but not limited to, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, depression, self-esteem, social skills,
anger management, traumatic experiences, parent/child relationships and problems at school or home.
general questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the clinic hours?
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Do I have to be native American to be a patient?
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Do I need to have a Tribal Card to be a patient?
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Why do I need to bring my insurance card to each visit?
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Can I get help with Obtaining insrance or medicaid?
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Do You offer sliding Scale Fees?
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What if I cannot Afford medical costs?
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do You Offer Telehealth?
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