Churan Wu, LPC, NCC

If you’ve been wondering, “Why am I feeling this way?” or “What do I truly want in life?”, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-changing world, our emotions, thoughts, and relationships are constantly evolving, and making sense of them can be both challenging and transformative.

As an Asian therapist based in Chicago, I am deeply committed to supporting clients—especially those from marginalized communities—who are navigating mood disorders, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, interpersonal conflicts, and the healing of trauma. Therapy with me is not about “fixing” you—it’s about understanding and honoring who you are, so that healing can naturally unfold and guide you toward the life you want with authenticity and confidence.

I integrate multiple approaches to personalize your care, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic theories, Psychodrama, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Somatic practices. I offer therapy in both Mandarin and English, creating an affirming, nonjudgmental space for you to feel heard, understood, and supported—especially if you’ve never had that opportunity before.

I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Education from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

你是否正在被自己的某些情绪、想法所困扰呢？你是否想要探索自己生命的意义，却不知道如何开始？如果你正在经历这些问题，我想告诉你，你并不孤单。在这个瞬息万变的世界里，我们身边的人、亲历的事和听说的故事，都会与核心自我发生碰撞，让我们产生各种各样的情绪、想法和观念。理解它们的过程，也是认知自我的过程。

作为一名在美的华人咨询师，我深刻地意识到亚裔群体面临的文化适应、语言障碍、以及需求被边缘化的现实，所以我希望为海外华人和少数群体提供帮助。我擅长亲密关系、人际关系、自我探索、文化适应、自尊提升、压力管理、自我赋能以及疗愈创伤等议题。普通话是我的母语，我可以为你提供中英双语咨询。

我研究生毕业于 Northwestern University 临床心理咨询硕士项目，本科毕业于 UW-Madison 心理学专业，辅修教育与教育服务。我是一位整合型流派咨询师，我的治疗方法融合了内在家庭系统（IFS）、心理动力学理论、心理剧（Psychodrama）、接受与承诺疗法（ACT）、多元文化视角、叙事疗法和焦点解决方法。

我希望为你提供一个被接纳、被看见、被理解的安全空间，让你在这样的空间中自我探索，陪伴你成长为更幸福自洽的人。期待在咨询室中与你见面。

Office Location:

3209 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

30 N Michigan Ave, Suite 424, Chicago, IL 60602

Email: churan@mindbodycoopchicago.com

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/churan-wu-chicago-il/1574308

Phone: 312-279-9981

Areas of Practice:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Family of Origin
• Identity Exploration
• Life Transitions
• Multicultural Identity
• Relationship Issues
• Self-esteem
• Stress
• Trauma
• Women’s Issues

Language(s) Spoken

• English (Professional)

• Mandarin (Native)

Insurance Accepted

• Aetna
• Ambetter
• Anthem
• Blue Cross
• Blue Shield
• BlueCross and BlueShield
• Cigna and Evernorth
• Humana
• Meridian
• Optum
• Oscar Health
• United Medical Resources (UMR)
• UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
• Out of Network