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Liliana Alfaro

Relationship and Family Therapist - (at Living in Empathy Therapy)

Officially, MA in “Couple and Family Therapy” (But I’d rather call it Relationship Therapy) from Adler University - Chicago Campus

I’m about to submit my application to get my “Associate in Marriage and Family Therapy (AMFT)” Associate License for Illinois, but that will take some time to process. I’m currently practicing under my supervisor, Erin Matthews' LCSW license. License: Illinois / 149013216

Co-creating a brave space where my clients can work on the relationships with the special people in their life, be it their partner(s), children, other family members, friends, and others, is what I am deeply passionate about. I enjoy working with couples, polycules, families, and people with other types of relationships. Relational therapy offers a unique opportunity for people to grow, heal from painful experiences, and build healthier relationships, whatever that looks like for each client. I will support you and your relationships along our therapeutic journey together by centering your unique strengths, needs, and goals.

I utilize Family and Relational Systemic Theory, Intersectional Feminist-Informed Theory, and Culturally Affirming Therapy with my clients. This includes, but is not limited to: culturally affirming therapy for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), the Latine community, the LGBTQ2SIA+ community, and those at the intersection of these communities. When working with clients, I will consider all their dimensions of culture and their intersectionality.

I provide individual, relational (for couples, polycules, constellations, and more), and family therapy (families of origin and chosen families), always utilizing a systemic lens. When working with couples, polycules, and constellations: I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Theory, and Narrative Therapy. I strive to provide the most affirming space for my clients. In addition to therapy in English, I can also provide therapy in Spanish.

It is truly an honor and privilege to witness and support clients and their relationships throughout their therapeutic journey. I look forward to working with each client along their unique life path.

I'M PRACTICING VIRTUALLY FROM CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

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