LGBTQIA+ student support

Student Mental Health Services in Chicago

Therapy, Psychiatry, and Support for Teens, College Students & International Scholars

From middle school to grad school, every student deserves access to affirming, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive mental health care. At Mind Body Co-op, we offer comprehensive student mental health services in Chicago and across Illinois, including psychotherapy, psychiatry, nutrition counseling, and neuropsychological testing—all in-person (Lakeview & Loop) or via secure telehealth.

We proudly support:

  •  Junior High & Middle School Students

  •  High School Teens

  •  Undergraduate & Graduate Students

  •  International & First-Generation Students

  •  Neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC Students

Therapy for Teens in Junior High & High School

Support for Teens Navigating Pressure, Identity, and Change

Being a teenager today isn’t easy. Between academic pressure, social dynamics, identity exploration, and increasing independence, high school can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re a high school student or a concerned parent, Mind Body Co-op offers compassionate, trauma-informed student mental health services in Chicago in Chicago and virtually across Illinois.

🔍 Common Reasons Teens Start Therapy:

  • Academic stress, test anxiety, or perfectionism

  • Friendship struggles, bullying, or isolation

  • Anxiety, depression, or panic attacks

  • Identity questions around race, gender, or sexuality

  • Disordered eating, body image distress, or low self-esteem

  • Grief, divorce, or family conflict

  • Self-harm or emotional dysregulation

  • Burnout from over-scheduling or pressure to succeed

  • Substance experimentation or early-stage addiction

How We Help:

  • Licensed therapists trained in adolescent development

  • Culturally responsive & LGBTQIA+ affirming care

  • Collaboration with parents & schools when appropriate

  • Medication management & nutrition counseling available

  • Evening & weekend sessions for busy families

 Therapy Helps Teens:

  • Build emotional insight and coping tools

  • Improve relationships at home and school

  • Feel more confident during change and uncertainty

  • Strengthen identity development and resilience

 Available in Lakeview, the Loop & statewide via telehealth.

International Student Therapy in Chicago

Culturally Sensitive Support for Students Far from Home

Starting school in a new country takes courage—and can come with stress, homesickness, and identity confusion. At Mind Body Co-op, we specialize in therapy for international students in Chicago and across Illinois, offering culturally respectful, multilingual care.

🤝 We Support International Students With:

  • Culture shock, homesickness & academic pressure

  • Language barriers & social anxiety

  • Mental health stigma from home cultures

  • Identity, belonging, and cultural conflict

  • Immigration-related stress or visa concerns

  • Depression, trauma, and emotional overwhelm

What Makes Our Care Different:

  • Multilingual providers (Mandarin, Vietnamese, Arabic, Hindi, Spanish)

  • Therapists experienced with students from over 40 countries

  • Trauma-informed and inclusive of all cultural backgrounds

  • Flexible evening & weekend appointments

  • Letters for academic accommodations

✨ How Therapy Can Help:

  • Ease your transition and manage stress

  • Explore identity in a safe, affirming space

  • Build confidence and emotional resilience

  • Improve communication & peer relationships

  • Feel seen and supported without shame

 Comprehensive, Student-Focused Services

Individual Therapy

  • One-on-one sessions for anxiety, identity, trauma, and transitions

  • Specialized care for neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC students

  • Family therapy available for younger students

 Group Therapy

Psychiatric Care & Medication Management

  • Evidence-based medication support for depression, ADHD, OCD, and anxiety

  • Coordinated psychiatric and psychotherapy care

  • Available in-person or via telehealth across Illinois

 Nutrition Counseling

  • Eating disorder recovery and body image support

  • Nutrition care for ADHD, sensory needs, and burnout

  • Focused on mood, energy, and stress resilience

 Neuropsychological Testing

  • Evaluations for ADHD, Autism, and learning differences

  • Psychoeducation for students & families

  • Documentation for IEPs, 504 plans, and accommodations

 Insurance & Accessibility

We accept most major PPO insurance plans, including:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

  • Aetna PPO

  • Cigna PPO

  • UnitedHealthcare PPO

  • UMR / Optum PPO

  • Ambetter (out-of-network)

  • We also offer superbills and HSA/FSA support.

international student mental health

 In-Person and Virtual Care Options

  • In-person therapy in Lakeview and the Loop, Chicago

  • Telehealth therapy statewide across Illinois

  • Evening & weekend availability for school-life balance

  • Multilingual, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and trauma-informed care