Ivan Velasco

Ivan Velasco

Licensed Professional Counselor (847) 260-8164

Medical Insurance Accepted
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About Me

As a licensed therapist in Illinois, I bring 30 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex life transitions and personal growth. My practice centers on creating a compassionate, culturally responsive space for clients navigating diverse challenges—including LGBTQ+ experiences, family dynamics, trauma recovery, and multicultural concerns.

My approach honors each person’s unique journey, with specialized expertise in communication, intimacy, sexuality, and men’s mental health. I’m particularly committed to supporting young adults, midlife individuals, and those experiencing significant life transformations like divorce, immigration, or family restructuring.

Drawing from a multicultural perspective and bilingual background, I offer a nuanced, empathetic therapeutic approach. My goal is to help clients explore their authentic selves, heal from past experiences, and develop meaningful strategies for personal growth and connection.

Payment Options

Insurance Options

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Curative
  • GEHA
  • Optum
  • Oscar
  • UMR
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Student Resources
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Orientation & Focus

Modalities

Couples, Families

Languages Spoken

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Populations

LGBTQ+

Specialties

  • Family conflicts
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Sex Addiction
  • Trauma and abuse

Conditions Treated

  • Blended Families
  • Communication Problems
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Fatherhood Issues
  • Gambling
  • Immigration Issues
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Men's Issues
  • Midlife Crisis
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Parenting
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexuality & Sexual Identity
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Young Adult Issues

Locations

Main Location

5225 Old Orchard Rd
Skokie, Illinois 60077
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