LAILA RODRIQUES
Psychotherapist
I am so glad you have decided to take this step and seek out therapy!
I am passionate about working with people from all backgrounds, and feel honored to get to know you in all of your diversity and uniqueness. I strive to bring warmth, humor, and a sense of safety into the therapy room. I know that your trust is earned. I welcome feedback and want you to feel like a collaborator in our relationship. This space is for you!
I work from the standpoint that many of the decisions we make and the ways we feel about ourselves are the result of the systems we live under. My goal is to help you identify the way that these systems have affected you, and empower you to decide how to move forward and create a life that matches up with your values while navigating daily challenges and triumphs. My undergraduate degree is in acting, and if you are open
to it, I am also excited to integrate breathing and movement techniques to help you truly tap into your inner strength and resources.
I am passionate about working with those who have racial and gender identity concerns, have felt the pain of marginalization and systemic violence, and those who experience anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and trauma.
If this resonates with you, please feel free to reach out to coordinate a first session.
I can't wait to get to know you.
Email: laila@agavechicago.com