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Artesian Collaborative

Illinois Accepting Online

The Loop Not Accepting In-person

Updated May 21, 2021

Sometimes we have what we need inside, but we have trouble tapping into it. We want to change but we just aren’t sure we have the stamina, ability or reserve to make it through. Sometimes we just don’t know where to start. All it takes is one step to move closer to the support you need to meet your goals. At Artesian Collaborative, LLC all our therapists are dedicated to helping our clients navigate through the tension and pain in life towards growth and change. We recognize that your identity, culture, history, relationships and experiences all come together to create who you are. Therapy is not a one size fits all model and requires us collaborate through a diversity of treatments, techniques and modalities to unearth your internal resources, build skills and take steps towards your values.

Dr. Sunitha Chandy's goal is to work with people to help them navigate pain and tension and turn it into growth that improves their lives, relationships, communities and the world.

Ben Tudor is passionate about bringing the real world into the therapy room so that skills and development can improve people’s daily lives.

Rosondunnii Marshall understands that it's normal to feel fear when stepping into change and she works with her clients so they don’t have to be stopped or dismayed by said fears or doubts.

Jackie Chavez strongly believes in balance and growth, meaning together she works with her clients to turn pain into purpose.

Sithara Stohr uses a strengths based and person centered strategy to work towards your goals that take into account your beliefs, values and the intersectionality of your identities.

Sunitha Chandy

Psychologist, PsyD

Ben Tudor

Master of Arts, MA

Jaqueline Chavez

Master of Arts, MA

Rosondunnii Marshall

Master of Arts, MA

About

What services does your practice offer?

We offer individual, couples, and family therapy, consultation and coaching to help address the issues you are facing and move towards grow and thriving. Our therapists have training in CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness practices, interpersonal therapy, family systems, cross-cultural engagement, stress management, suicide prevention and trauma based treatments. Therapy is a relational process and whether you are in individual or family therapy will work to be mindful of how your growth impacts your relationships.

What are your practice's specialties?

The therapists at Artesian Collaborative specialize in working with diverse clients as they navigate through the challenges and stressors in front of them. We have specialized in culturally integrative treatment and have worked with a broad range of issues, including anxiety, depression and trauma based disorders. We tailor treatment to the needs of our clients and we use multiple modalities in treatment to address the needs and personalities of the people we meet with. Our focus isn’t just on defining and solving the problem but fostering and developing the skills you need to be successful. Our goal is to help you achieve your goals.

Why should I choose your practice?

There are many amazing therapist and therapy practices in Chicago. Finding someone you connect with and trust is fundamental to making therapy work. All of our therapist take a collaborative approach to therapy. We take a strengths based approach, and want to work with you to unearth the skills and abilities you already have while working with you to develop the resources you need to achieve your goal. Treatment needs to fit your life and your context; you need to feel safe and care for while also challenged to do the work needed to achieve your goals. Our passion is to support our clients on their unique growth journeys.

How does payment work at your practice?

We understand how overwhelming dealing with insurance can be and we work to make this process as informative and simple as possible. We are currently in-network with BCBS PPO, BCBS Choice PPO, Aetna PPO and Magellan and also offer self-pay rates. We are also able to check your benefits to see if your insurance provider offers out-of-network benefits.

Specialties

Cross-cultural issues - Exploring topics of culture, race, and ethnic background as it relates to one’s family origins and personal identity

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Family sessions - Promoting communication and supporting family members to address challenges and reduce conflict and distress

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Adults (24+)
Children (<12)
Couples
Families

Parents
Seniors (65+)
Teenagers (13-18)
Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Aetna
Magellan Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Choice

Artesian Collaborative is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:

Aetna Student Health Insurance
Northwestern University Student Health Insurance (Aetna)

Out-of-pocket fees

Ongoing sessions: $200 (55min)
Sliding scale: $50 - $200
Initial session: $250 (55min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

Super billing
Direct billing

Payment options

Cash
Check
Credit Card
Debit Card

Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

Weekly
Monthly
Every other week
Every other month
Multiple times a week
As needed

Location(s)

The Loop practice

73 West Monroe Street, Suite 206, Chicago, IL 60603

Not accepting new clients in-person

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon 7:00am-8:00pm
Tue 7:00am-8:00pm
Wed 7:00am-8:00pm
Thu 7:00am-8:00pm
Fri 7:00am-8:00pm
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Illinois)

Accepting new clients online

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon 7:00am-8:00pm
Tue 7:00am-8:00pm
Wed 7:00am-8:00pm
Thu 7:00am-8:00pm
Fri 7:00am-8:00pm
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Head of Practice's Licensure

Illinois: 071008056

Languages

English

Spanish

Therapy Groups

Surviving the 9-5 Stress Management Bootcamp

We'd love for you to join us for our 9-5 Stress Management Bootcamp this summer! Feel like you're drowning under pressures and expectations at work? This group series will help you change how you think, feel and act in response to your stress.

Client testimonials

It was a super nice correspondence. I felt like they cared, and I liked their answers to my questions!

- Zencare client • February 2021