Cara Chill
— AS SEEN ON —
THERAPY SETTING
Telehealth only
INSURANCE
Aetna
Blue Choice PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
United | Optum
“To see and hear what is here, instead of what should be, was, or will be. To say what I feel and think instead of what I should. To feel what I feel instead of what I ought. To ask for what I want instead of always waiting for permission. To take risks on my behalf, instead of choosing to be safe and not rock the boat.”
Cara (care-uh) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and postdoctoral resident in clinical psychology. She earned her bachelor's in psychology with a focus on human development from DePaul University and a master’s in marriage and family therapy from Northwestern University. She obtained a second master’s and a doctor of psychology (Psy.D.) in clinical psychology at Adler University and completed her pre-doctoral internship at a community mental health setting in Chicago. Cara has extensive experience working across diverse environments, including residential and inpatient facilities, community mental health centers, correctional institutions, medical settings, and private practice.
Cara takes an integrative, trauma-informed approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based methods to support her clients. She is committed to creating a therapeutic space that emphasizes openness, inclusivity, and a sense of being genuinely seen and heard.
Cara employs an array of evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). She holds a certification in DBT and utilizes LGBQ+ and TGNC affirmative practices, with a strong emphasis on cultural humility. Cara is dedicated to providing a safe environment where clients can explore their identities, relationships, and the systems they navigate.
