Paola Alcantara, LPC, NCC, IL | Psychotherapist

About Paola Alcantara

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Paola Alcantara

I am a Bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master of Science in Clinical and School Counseling from National Louis University. I began my career as an educator and school counselor, where I saw firsthand how students’ emotional well-being and ability to learn were deeply connected to feeling safe, supported, and understood. This experience led me to transition into therapy, recognizing that mental health is fundamentally rooted in our relationships. I use the therapist-client relationship to explore how past relational patterns impact current psychological well-being, foster mutual empathy, understand the impact of social/cultural factors, and develop skills for better interaction and meaningful change. I specialize in Feeding and Eating Disorders, Trauma-Informed care, and Neurodevelopmental conditions. I am pursuing the Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) credential and practice from a Health at Every Size (HAES), intuitive eating, and an embodied recovery framework. As a lived experienced neurodivergent clinician, I am dedicated to practicing Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy that supports autonomy, agency, and quality of life. My therapeutic approach incorporates elements of Relational Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Expressive Arts Therapy, DBT and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). As a clinician, I am committed to using my position of power intentionally to create a safe, transparent, and shared-decision making space where we can navigate life’s transitions and support your visions of healing, joy, and empowerment.

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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

Education and background

Practice names

Mindful Therapy & Wellness, PLLC - Paola Alcantara

Education and training

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

NPI number

1154100915

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What practice does Paola Alcantara work with?

Paola Alcantara works with Mindful Therapy & Wellness, PLLC - Paola Alcantara.

What are common reasons for patients to see Paola Alcantara?

Paola Alcantara 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 Paola Alcantara on their profile.