At Therapy Vibes Chicago, we embrace authenticity and celebrate the magic of genuine connections. Our passionate community of mental health professionals values the tapestry of diverse cultures, weaving them into the fabric of collective wisdom. With a sprinkle of Spanglish and a dash of humor, we guide individuals on their unique healing adventures, honoring their strengths and capacities. Our mission? To vibe in a healing journey that is supportive with endless opportunities.
Our diverse and dedicated team at Therapy Vibes Chicago is united by a shared passion for mental health and well-being. With a wealth of experience and expertise, we are committed to providing compassionate support and meaningful conversations to help you navigate life's challenges.
Andrea Bardac is a Clinical Bilingual Psychotherapist licensed in the State of Illinois. She is the founder and owner of Therapy Vibes Chicago. She was born and raised in Chicago and has a special love for the city and its people. Andrea’s education, professional experience, and expertise, along with her own personal journey, allows her to treat people of diverse backgrounds, generations, sexual orientations, genders, ability status, professions, immigration status, and ethnic, racial, and spiritual backgrounds. She values humor, culture, language, and diversity. Andrea’s parents are immigrants from Latin America and Eastern Europe. Her mother is also a psychotherapist. During therapy sessions, you may catch Andrea using humor, Spanglish, and being personable. Her theoretical approaches are Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Liberation Psychology, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Andrea’s areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, attachment, eating disorders, stress, religious trauma, loss, life transitions, dating, relationships, healthy lifestyles, sexual abuse recovery, women’s concerns, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and bicultural stress. Andrea’s passion is to help you heal, learn techniques to fortify your strengths, focus on solutions, and take agency of your own healing while creating a sense of ownership in what happens in your life. Andrea obtained her Undergraduate degree at DePaul University with a major in Community Psychology and a minor in Communications. She attended Loyola University, where she completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work and a second Master’s degree in Jurisprudence.
As a bilingual creative, eclectic, and relational therapist Aracely’s focus is to help individuals of all ages, couples, and families find balance and restoration. Everyone has an unbelievable capacity to cope with trauma, stress, and loss but life-changing transitions can take up an extreme amount of energy that overwhelms the mind, the body, and the spirit. Aracely is passionate about working with you in developing the coping strategies you need to overcome emotional wounds and unhealed trauma. Aracely’s therapeutic approach is tailored to each individual’s needs as we all come with a unique story to share, learn, and grow from.Aracely includes psychodynamic, attachment-based, emotionally focused, and systemic modalities. Every individual’s healing journey involves the interconnectedness of their relationships, environment, self-identities, and personal histories. Aracely also utilizes somatic and creative arts interventions that include mindfulness, body awareness, and movement.It is vital that you bring your whole authentic self to the therapy space, including culture and life experiences. Aracely is here to listen and offer unconditional positive regard. Everyone deserves a space where they can explore parts of themselves that feel unacceptable or undiscovered. Free telephone consults are offered to assess if I am the right fit for you!
As a bilingual creative, eclectic, and relational therapist Aracely’s focus is to help individuals of all ages, couples, and families find balance and restoration. Everyone has an unbelievable capacity to cope with trauma, stress, and loss but life-changing transitions can take up an extreme amount of energy that overwhelms the mind, the body, and the spirit. Aracely is passionate about working with you in developing the coping strategies you need to overcome emotional wounds and unhealed trauma. Aracely’s therapeutic approach is tailored to each individual’s needs as we all come with a unique story to share, learn, and grow from.Aracely includes psychodynamic, attachment-based, emotionally focused, and systemic modalities. Every individual’s healing journey involves the interconnectedness of their relationships, environment, self-identities, and personal histories. Aracely also utilizes somatic and creative arts interventions that include mindfulness, body awareness, and movement.It is vital that you bring your whole authentic self to the therapy space, including culture and life experiences. Aracely is here to listen and offer unconditional positive regard. Everyone deserves a space where they can explore parts of themselves that feel unacceptable or undiscovered. Free telephone consults are offered to assess if I am the right fit for you!