Mika Cox, ALMFT, MS, Chicago, IL | Marriage and Family Therapist

About Mika Cox

Focus areas

Anger Management

Behavioral Problems

Life Transition

Anxiety

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Stress Management

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Families

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Emotionally Focused

Multicultural

Integrative

Narrative

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Mika Cox

My approach to therapy involves a humanistic, integrative style that utilizes my clients’ strengths and determination for wanting to improve their overall well-being. Taking the first step and deciding to begin therapy can be difficult and scary, but I believe it demonstrates courage and resiliency. With the client’s strengths being the foundation of our therapeutic work, I aim to create a collaborative, calming, unique, and creative atmosphere. I believe therapy is the client’s personal space to develop new skills, persevere through obstacles, and heal their internal wounds. I use a multicultural lens during therapy and aim to help clients achieve the goals they bring with them. I also utilize a mixture of theories and models to tailor to my clients’ needs, as I believe there is no “one way” or “right way” to achieve growth. This includes but is not limited to: play therapy, DBT, emotion focused therapy, grief work, mindfulness practices, intergenerational theory, narrative therapy, and many others. I specialize in working with children ages 5 – 12, adolescents, families, and individuals of all ages. I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Iowa and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University. I have a background in social services which involved working with chronically mentally ill adults as well as foster care youth. I also was a master’s fellow for the Minority Fellowship Program, where their focus is to reduce health disparities and improve behavioral health care outcomes for racial and ethnic populations.

What should a new client know about working with you?

This space is for you as my client, so our work together will be tailored to you and your needs. At times it may feel challenging and other times it may feel fun. I will collaborate with you throughout the process, as I believe you are the driver determining our destination and I am simply the guide in the passenger seat. My goal in every session is to create the unique space your are hoping for.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

We will engage in various forms of therapy, once goals and a treatment plan is established in the assessment phase. This may consist of talk therapy, cognitive and emotional exercises, play therapy, mindfulness, and homework for in-between sessions. The method of therapy can change at any point, depending on your presenting needs and comfortability.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Women's Mental Health Issues

Anxiety Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Office location

Mika Cox, ALMFT, MS also offers online video visits for patients

Holistic Couple and Family Therapy

8 S Michigan Ave, Ste 2300, Chicago, IL 60603

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Education and background

Practice names

Holistic Couple and Family Therapy

Education and training

Northwestern University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
University of Iowa (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1417693276

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What practice does Mika Cox work with?

Mika Cox works with Holistic Couple and Family Therapy.

Where is Mika Cox's office located?

Mika Cox has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Mika Cox's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Mika Cox?

Mika Cox frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Mika Cox on their profile.

What languages does Mika Cox speak?

Mika Cox speaks English.

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