Hi! My name is Isabella Parisi!

 

I’m currently obtaining my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Adler University, where I will be graduating in the summer of 2025. Prior to pursuing my master’s, I received a B.S. in Psychology and a B.A. in English from Loyola University Chicago. I also have experience interning at a LGBTQ+ homeless shelter for adolescents and organizing within a LGBTQ+ healthcare workers union.

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Who do I work with?

 

My passion lies in working with clients who identify as a part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community – especially those who are queer, trans, nonbinary, asexual, aromantic, or still exploring their identities. Additionally, I’m interested in working with people who have ADHD, who have experienced trauma, and who struggle with symptoms of depression and anxiety. Together we can help you discover safety in vulnerability, let go of things that no longer serve you, connect with your emotions, & regulate your body's response to triggers.

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What approaches do I utilize?  

 

I believe therapy is inherently political, and I'm dedicated towards social justice both inside and outside of the therapy space. As a queer, ace-spectrum, and neurodivergent person, who also deals with chronic pain, I understand ways society can marginalize people - though I recognize our experiences may be very different. I strive to make sure my client’s identities are seen and valued in their entirety by integrating feminist, queer, multicultural, anti-capitalist, and anti-oppressive lenses. 

 

I believe in the importance of trauma informed care and work to make sure that your needs are a priority in the session. I utilize an attachment-based, strength’s-based, existential, and relational lens when working with clients. Additionally, I value the mind-body connection, and utilize somatic based approaches for anxiety and trauma symptoms.