Kayla Jiaxuan Zhang, LMFT, Chicago, IL

About Kayla Jiaxuan Zhang

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Couples Therapy

Immigration Psychological Evaluation

Cultural Diversity Issues

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Families

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Emotionally Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Culturally Sensitive

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Getting to know Kayla Jiaxuan Zhang

I believe healing begins with connection—whether with ourselves or with the people we care most. When individuals feel truly supported, they can explore and grow with courage. When couples feel seen and understood by one another, they can move beyond painful patterns and find new ways of being together. In our work, I aim to create a safe, supportive space where clients can open up, repair, and build the closeness they long for and move through life with a little more ease and authenticity. I grew up in Shanxi, China and later moved to the U.S. for my education. Living between cultures as an international student and immigrant has shaped how I see the world, and I bring that lens into my work with clients navigating multicultural identities, life transitions, and sometimes tender questions of where we belong. I believe our differences enrich us, and I'm dedicated to honoring each client's cultural background and lived experience. I offer therapy in both English and Mandarin, and work with individuals, couples, and families. My clinical practice is grounded in a systemic perspective, paying close attention to how culture, power, and context shape our lives and relationships. Anti-oppressive and queer-affirmative values are central to my practice, and I strive to make therapy a place where every part of who you are is welcome. Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy rock climbing with friends, making pottery at home, and camping in the forest! During our initial sessions, you can expect: To get to know me and, for me, to get to know you. We will discuss and explore your goals for therapy and how therapy will look like for you. Feel free to ask any questions!

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Office location

Kayla Jiaxuan Zhang, LMFT also offers online video visits for patients

Empowered Connections Counseling

30 N Michigan Ave, Ste 809, Chicago, IL 60602

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Education and background

Practice names

Empowered Connections Counseling

Education and training

Northwestern University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
University of Wisconsin–Madison (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1952185225

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What practice does Kayla Jiaxuan Zhang work with?

Kayla Jiaxuan Zhang works with Empowered Connections Counseling.

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Kayla Jiaxuan Zhang has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Kayla Jiaxuan Zhang's profile.

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