Abbas Chinoy, MDiv, LCSW

Abbas is a first-generation, South Asian American and a lifelong Chicagoan who offers unique insights, curiosity, and a compassionate presence.

Before becoming a therapist and healthcare consultant, Abbas worked as a spiritual caregiver in hospital and hospice settings including Rush University Medical Center and Lurie Children’s Hospital. Abbas has nearly two decades of experience in healthcare.

Abbas has Masters degrees in Divinity and Social Work from the University of Chicago and holds certificates in Health Administration and Policy (GPHAP) and Trauma-Informed Care from the University of Chicago. Abbas is also a PEERS® Certified Provider for Young Adults. Abbas is a candidate in the Sokolov Executive MBA program at University of Chicago's Booth School of Business.

Abbas is the owner of Very Very Mentorship PLLC, a private practice that sustains the vibrancy of emerging and existing leadership with insights from behavioral science.

Abbas primarily works with leaders who carry the highest organizational burdens, Executives, First Responders, and Healthcare Directors, to ensure their personal resilience protects the performance of their teams.

Additionally, Abbas is the Director of Outreach at Dr. Paul Holmes' team at EMP PLLC, where he builds relationships in service of augmenting client-centered care. Abbas co-teaches Motivational Interviewing at The University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice where he is also a mentor in the CASE Mentorship Program.

Out of the office, Abbas loves anything to do with space and sci-fi, dogs, and helping his indoor plants thrive. Abbas is President of the Board of Directors at KEEN Chicago, where he loves supporting their mission to empower disabled youth.

Office Location: Online only

Email: abbas@veryverymentorship.com

Website: https://abbas.chinoy.com

Phone: 708.971.0676

Areas of Practice:

• Autism
• Burnout
• Career Counseling
• Clinical Consultation
• Corporate Wellness and Education
• Executive Coaching
• Grief and Loss
• Leadership Training and Workshops
• Spirituality and Ethics
• Trauma and PTSD

Language(s) Spoken

• English

Insurance Accepted

• Out-of-Network