Get To Know Me
Warm, authentic, and culturally responsive therapy
Kanika Shirole, LCPC (she/her)
Warm, authentic, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally responsive therapist
I have always been deeply moved by the transformative power of social connection. Ever since I was young, I have been in awe of how healing it can be to engage with another person in a collaborative and meaningful way. I explored this phenomenon as a student of neuroscience, an ensemble musician, and a social justice advocate before finding my true calling as a therapist.
Cultivating true change in my client's lives through an authentic and empowering relationship is one of the most profound privileges I have. Establishing a safe and supportive environment for my clients is at the heart of my work as a therapist.
Education
Advanced Clinical Training Program
Chicago Center for Integration and Healing, 2020
MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The Family Institute at Northwestern University, 2019
BA, Social Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience
Sarah Lawrence College, 2015
Professional Affiliations
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Blue Cross Blue Shield BCBS
Optum UnitedHealthcare
My Approach
Trauma-Informed
Specializing in trauma, burnout, grief, and challenging life transitions.
Culturally Responsive
Supporting clients in exploring their ethnic, cultural, racial, sexual, and gender identities.
Person-Centered
Utilizing a person-centered intersectional feminist approach.
Evidence-Based
Incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based practices.