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Serena Houston, LCPC, NCC

Psychotherapist Serene Insights
Telehealth Telehealth
Available next week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Abuse Survivors, Burnout,
In network with BlueCross and BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, TriWest

Introduction

Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, or painful patterns that seem hard to break? You may feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected from yourself, stuck in overthinking, people-pleasing, self-doubt, or struggling to cope with life transitions and past experiences. I help adults better understand the root of their struggles while developing practical tools to manage emotions, improve relationships, strengthen boundaries, and feel more grounded in daily life. My approach is warm, relational, and trauma-informed, integrating psychodynamic therapy with evidence-based approaches such as DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and behavioral strategies tailored to your unique needs and goals. Together, we can work toward helping you feel more confident, emotionally balanced, self-aware, connected, and empowered — so you can move through life with greater clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of self.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCPC #180.011914 (IL)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Age groups

  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Serena Houston, LCPC, NCC accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • TriWest

Pay out-of-pocket

Serena Houston, LCPC, NCC has not provided out-of-pocket fees. Get in contact for more information.

Locations

Serene Insights
Chicago, IL 60634-2307
Serene Insights - virtual

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Clinical Psychology - Roosevelt University
  • Bachelor's Degree, Psychology - Northern Illinois University

Certifications

  • Trauma

FAQ

Is Serena Houston, LCPC, NCC accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Serena Houston, LCPC, NCC is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Serena Houston, LCPC, NCC also offers a free consultation.
Does Serena Houston, LCPC, NCC offer telehealth appointments? Serena Houston, LCPC, NCC does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Serena Houston, LCPC, NCC specialize in? Serena Houston, LCPC, NCC specializes in the following areas: Abuse Survivors, Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Abuse, Existential Crisis, Fears/Phobias, Grief, Mood Disorders, Panic Disorders, PTSD, Sexual Abuse, Social Anxiety, Stress, Trauma, Work Stress, and Burnout.
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