Dea Kentchadze, LPC

Dea  is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Illinois Wesleyan University. With an integrative care approach prioritizing evidence-based modalities such as DBT, CBT and a Bio-Psycho-Social-Cultural-Spiritual framework, Dea facilitates a process for highly effective therapeutic outcomes. Whether treatment entails clinical symptom management, increasing self esteem, or exploring relational dynamic, Dea’s holistic approach considers all aspects of a client’s life.  

From the initial session and beyond, Dea’s commitment and dedication to her clients, their families and community partners is unwavering. Her therapeutic philosophy emphasizes collaboration and personalized care, tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual. By fostering a safe and supportive environment, she encourages her clients to explore vulnerabilities and strengths, facilitating growth and resilience. Dea specializes in working with clients who have anxiety or depression, trauma, increasing confidence in abilities, growing self-esteem, understanding relationship dynamics and successfully accomplishing life transitions. 

Clients and colleagues alike describe Dea as caring, empathetic, and dedicated. Her impact is evidenced by positive feedback and testimonials from those she serves, demonstrating her commitment to helping individuals achieve their personal and therapeutic goals. During her free time, you can often find Dea having fun with family or friends, or even nestled up with a good book.