Tenilya Mumphus, LCSW — Therapist in Illinois

Hi there, I'm Tenilya!

I am a passionate healing professional who believes healing happens differently for everyone. I believe healing is a collaborative process in which curiosity, openness, relationship, and patience remain at the partnership's core.

My focus

I have worked with individuals experiencing stressful life events and relationships, anxiety, depression, cultural and racial trauma, couples, families, adolescents, and people of color.

My approach

I explore creative and anti-oppressive practices, which create space for trauma narratives to take unfiltered shape and traditional modalities. I am formally trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. I often weave humor into whatever modality is being used.

My communication style

I am usually authentic, calm, and an expressive communicator. I am often curious about the whole person and their experiences, which translates to collaborative communication around therapeutic goals and objectives.

My journey to mental healthcare

There were pivotal moments in my life in which I wished I had a helping professional who looked like me, who had the skills, training, and wisdom to support me through those times. I strive to be that for someone else.

My goals for you

We work together to identify what matters most to you and build practical strategies that fit your life. I focus on your strengths and create a space where you can explore challenges at your own pace while moving toward meaningful change.

Our first session

Our first session usually consists of us getting to know one another, collecting some information, understanding the reason for seeking therapy, some goal setting, some humor, and sometimes some homework.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American, Caucasian or White, American Indian or Alaska Native

Expertise

Specialties

Child Abuse or Neglect

Job Stress

Peer Relationships

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Behavioral Activation

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Educators

Military/Veterans

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Child and Family from Governors State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Tenilya Mumphus