Mini Cheng, LPC, Oak Park, IL | Psychotherapist

About Mini Cheng

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Mini Cheng

Mini Cheng, LPC, NCC Licensed Professional Counselor I earned my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from National Louis University and have experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. My approach is reflective, relational, attachment-focused, and collaborative, grounded in a person-centered framework and trauma-informed lens. I believe people have an innate capacity to heal and grow, though life circumstances can sometimes make change difficult. I strive to create a genuine, empathetic, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood as they develop greater self-awareness and move toward growth. Mini Cheng, LPC 持照專業諮商師（Licensed Professional Counselor）我的諮商方式我畢業於 National Louis University，取得臨床心理健康諮商碩士學位，具有與兒童、青少年、成人、伴侶及家庭一起工作的經驗。我的諮商工作重視自我探索、人際連結、情感依戀，以及諮商師與來訪者之間的合作，並以來訪者為中心的理念及創傷知情的視角為基礎。我相信每個人都有療癒與成長的能力，但生命中的經歷有時會讓改變變得困難。我希望以真誠、同理、關懷與不帶評判的態度，創造一個讓來訪者感到被聆聽與理解的空間，幫助他們更了解自己，並逐步走向成長。

What should a new client know about working with you?

Areas of Focus ● Trauma and attachment-related concerns ● Relationships and family dynamics ● Anxiety, depression, and stress management ● Emotional regulation ● Self-esteem and personal development ● Grief and loss ● Life transitions and adjustment My work is informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I adapt these approaches to meet each client’s needs and incorporate play, creative, somatic, and other experiential ways of working to support exploration and self-expression across different ages. With children and teens, I welcome opportunities to collaborate with parents when helpful to support the therapeutic process. As an Asian immigrant, I bring a culturally responsive perspective to my work and I value working with clients from diverse backgrounds. I am interested in how cultural and family experiences shape our sense of self and relationships. I provide counseling services in English and Mandarin Chinese.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

關注領域 * 創傷與依附相關議題 * 人際關係與家庭互動 * 焦慮、憂鬱與壓力管理 * 情緒調節 * 自我價值與個人成長 * 哀傷與失落 * 人生轉變與適應諮商取向我的工作受到認知行為治療（CBT）、辯證行為治療（DBT）、情緒取向治療（EFT）及內在家庭系統（ IFS）等取向的影響。我會依照每位來訪者的需要調整諮商方式，也會融入遊戲、創意活動、對身體感受的覺察及其他體驗式方式，支持不同年齡的來訪者探索與表達自己的經驗。與兒童及青少年工作時，我也會視需要與父母合作，共同支持諮商過程。文化視角作為一名亞裔移民，我重視文化與家庭經驗如何影響我們的自我認同與人際關係。我也很珍惜與不同背景的來訪者一起工作，並從每個人的獨特經驗、身分與觀點中學習。我能以英文及中文提供諮商服務。

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Popular visit reasons

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Office locations

Mini Cheng, LPC also offers online video visits for patients

Innovative Counseling Partners (1 of 2)

715 Lk St, Ste 273, Oak Park, IL 60301

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Innovative Counseling Partners (2 of 2)

1641 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 9, Libertyville, IL 60048

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Education and background

Practice names

Innovative Counseling Partners

Education and training

National Louis University - Chicago Campus, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1003598996

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Mini Cheng?

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Is Mini Cheng accepting new patients?

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What practice does Mini Cheng work with?

Mini Cheng works with Innovative Counseling Partners.

Where is Mini Cheng's office located?

Mini Cheng has 3 office locations, including in Oak Park, Libertyville, and Spillertown, view full addresses on Mini Cheng's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Mini Cheng?

Mini Cheng 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 Mini Cheng on their profile.