Elizabeth Yoo-lae Cho, LPC, ATR-P

I’m a Chicago-based, second-generation Korean American art therapist and counselor, currently pursuing a dual career as both a therapist and a working artist. I received my MA in Art Therapy & Counseling and BFA Studio Arts at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. My clinical experience includes work with youth and in outpatient settings with immigrant & refugee communities, and individuals living with chronic illness or intellectual disabilities.

Born and raised in the U.S., I bring both clinical and holistic perspectives into therapy, creating space for self-expression. My sessions often include appropriate doses of humor and comfort because I believe healing happens best when joy, safety, and connection are present. I may be a good fit for those seeking a personalized therapy experience, exploring intersectional identities, or interested in integrating art into talk therapy. I speak fluent English and conversational Korean, and welcome clients who are comfortable with this level of language support.

언어/Language

한국어를 가볍게 사용하는 것은 환영합니다! 저는 한국어와 영어를 섞어서 대화하는 것이 편한 클라이언트와 잘 맞습니다. 제가 한국어로 일상적인 대화는 할 수 있지만, 심도 있는 대화 주제나 위기 상황, 진단, 치료 계획과 같은 중요한 치료 논의에서는 모든 내용을 명확하게 표현하기 어려울 수 있습니다. 이상적으로는 번역하거나 언어에 적응하는 부담이 클라이언트에게 있어서는 안 됩니다. 이 정도의 언어 능력이 괜찮으시다면, 편하게 연락 주세요!

Speaking Korean lightly is welcome! I am a good fit for clients who are comfortable mixing Korean and English. While I can engage in everyday conversations in Korean, it may be difficult to clearly express everything in in-depth conversations, crisis situations, diagnoses, and treatment planning, as well as other important therapeutic discussions. Ideally, the burden of translation or language adaptation should not fall on the client. If this sounds like a fit for you, feel free to reach out!

Office Locations:

333 N. Michigan Ave Ste 704, Chicago, IL 60601

Email: elizabeth@chicagocompasscouseling.com

Website: https://chicagocompasscounseling.com/

Phone: (312) 481-8283

Areas of Practice:

• Self Esteem & Self Compassion
• Intergenerational & Relationship Issues
• Intersectionality & Development
• Anxiety, Stress Management, & Depression
• Women's Issues
• Trauma
• Asian & AAPI
• BIPOC/ALAANA
• Adults 18+
• Youth
• Financial Stress

Frameworks:

• Social Justice
• Systems Theory
• Flow Theory
• Culturally sensitive
• Trauma informed
• Anti-oppressive
• LGBTQ+ allied
• Disability allied

Language(s) Spoken

• English

• Korean/한국어

Insurance Accepted

• BCBC
• Aetna