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Melissa Barrios

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Healing Without Limits PLLC
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Anxiety, Cultural and Systemic Oppression, Life Transitions, Stress, Women's Issues
In network with Out of Pocket, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Optum

Introduction

You Don’t Have to Leave Any Part of Yourself at the Door. If you are carrying the weight of being the responsible one in your family, the one navigating breaking generational cycles, feeling the impact of no ser ni de aquí, ni de allá, or constantly code switching to survive the day, you know how exhausting it is to navigate spaces that were not built for you. Born and raised in Chicago, I’ve witnessed both the immense resilience and the unique systemic oppressions within our communities. These experiences inform my work at Healing Without Limits PLLC, a practice I started in 2021 as a sacred space for BIPOC, Queer and Trans community, and space holders (healers, practitioners, therapists). This is an intentional space created for you to reclaim your power, honor your truth, and reconnect with the profound wisdom of your Ancestors. As a proud daughter of immigrants, the experience of ni de aquí, ni de allá (not being from here nor there) is personal to me. Navigating systemic inequities alongside the search for belonging has given me a deep understanding of the heavy burdens we carry and the immense strength we possess. My approach to healing moves beyond the limitations of traditional therapy; I am a Healer first. I center the profound wisdom of my Ancestors and Elders, my spiritual gifts, and my clinical training. Because I believe in the inherent interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, my work integrates holistic wellness to support your complete wellbeing.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Hispanic/Latinx

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance
  • Offers superbills

Licenses

  • LCSW #149021214 (IL)

Specialties


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Groups
  • Classes

Communities

  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • Feminism
  • LGBTQIA+

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Faiths

  • African Spirituality

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Melissa Barrios accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Out of Pocket
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Optum

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Therapy Session $150 - $225

Locations

Video Office

Professional Information

Professional Affiliations

  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

FAQ

Is Melissa Barrios accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Melissa Barrios is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Melissa Barrios offer telehealth appointments? Melissa Barrios does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Melissa Barrios specialize in? Melissa Barrios specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Life Transitions, Stress, Women's Issues, and Cultural and Systemic Oppression.
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