I am a therapist-in-training who believes that healing begins with honoring the full story you bring into the room—your relationships, culture, and lived experiences. I deeply value my clients’ autonomy and trust what each person chooses to explore in therapy.

My work is rooted in psychodynamic, relational, strengths-based, and arts-based approaches, allowing us to look at both present day concerns and the emotional patterns that are shaped by past experiences. I utilize these to support clients in their understanding of themselves and to encourage overcoming life's hurdles. 

I intentionally honor ancestral wisdom, spiritual practices, and religious traditions as powerful tools for meaning-making, resilience, and grounding. Therapy can be a space to explore how faith, spirituality, or cultural rituals intersect with emotional well-being, identity, and relationships.

I specialize in working with children and adolescents, couples and families, and individuals navigating depression, anxiety, anger management, and life transitions. I hold a strong commitment to serving BIPOC and Latinx communities and approach my clinical work through a decolonial lens, as a means to empower my clients. 

 My work is supervised by Emma Coates, LCSW to ensure the highest quality of care for my clients.

                      Education, Memberships and More: 

• University of Chicago, Crown Family School of Social Work - Masters in Social Work, Expected 2027

• School of the Art Institute of Chicago -  Chicago, Il, Masters In Art Therapy / Counseling, 2024 to 2025

• John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York - Bachelors In Forensic Psychology, 2021-2023

• Currently Under Direct Supervision by Emma Coate, LCSW (License #149.015018) 

• Insurances Accepted:  BCBS PPO, Blue Choice, Aetna, Cigna, Private Pay or Sliding Scale

To work with Ayzha, please email info@lakeparkcounseling.com to schedule an intake appointment or a free 20 min phone consultation.