Melissa Kwafo, LCSW, IL | Psychotherapist

About Melissa Kwafo

Focus areas

Anxiety

Intergenerational Trauma

BIPOC Mental Health Issues

Somatic Therapy

Childhood Trauma

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Queer

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Kwafo

DISCLAIMER: OUR THERAPISTS PROVIDE TALK THERAPY. OUR THERAPISTS DO NOT PROVIDE OFFICIAL DIAGNOSIS OF ADHD, PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING, OR PRESCRIBE MEDICATION. I am a BIPOC Sensorimotor Psychotherapist and Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor with a Master's in Social Work from Aurora University. I help clients recognize, reflect, and identify where they can make the changes needed to improve their quality of life.

What should a new client know about working with you?

DISCLAIMER: OUR THERAPISTS PROVIDE TALK THERAPY. OUR THERAPISTS DO NOT PROVIDE OFFICIAL DIAGNOSIS OF ADHD, PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING, OR PRESCRIBE MEDICATION. I work from an anti-oppressive, trauma informed, and body centered perspective. I take into account the clients entire experience as well as the environment that they are apart of as important information when building a treatment plan.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

DISCLAIMER: OUR THERAPISTS PROVIDE TALK THERAPY. OUR THERAPISTS DO NOT PROVIDE OFFICIAL DIAGNOSIS OF ADHD, PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING, OR PRESCRIBE MEDICATION. In the first few sessions we will get to know each other and talk through both past and present experiences. We will identify a goal, and outline a treatment plan to reach our goals.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $200 for 55 minutes

Ongoing session: $175 for 55 minutes

Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Mental Illness

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Anxiety

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Mental Illness

Office location

Melissa Kwafo, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients

Mk Counseling and Wellness

1806 W Cuyler Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

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Education and background

Practice names

Mk Counseling and Wellness

Education and training

Aurora University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1902239460

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Melissa Kwafo?

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Is Melissa Kwafo accepting new patients?

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What practice does Melissa Kwafo work with?

Melissa Kwafo works with Mk Counseling and Wellness.

Where is Melissa Kwafo's office located?

Melissa Kwafo has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Melissa Kwafo's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Kwafo?

Melissa Kwafo frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Mental Illness, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Melissa Kwafo on their profile.