Cai Fasse
Pronouns: they/he
Identity: Queer, trans/nonbinary, white, agnostic/atheist (raised Christian), fat, disabled, neurodivergent, natural born citizen
I approach counseling with empathy and acceptance through an intersectional lens. I support clients through specific, short-term goals as well as long-term processing of trauma/past experiences and the impact on the present using their existing strengths and interests. The therapeutic relationship itself is an effective avenue of healing and as such I value communication and openness in therapy.
I believe that the systems we interact with throughout our lives can impact our emotional experience; mental health challenges are often a result of the adaptive measures based on an individual’s strengths, which they use to cope with unhealthy/oppressive/hurtful environments.
With an interest in equity and social justice, I have training and experience in the following areas: bystander intervention and antiracism, working with people with disabilities/chronic illnesses, trauma-oriented care, neurodiversity, LGBT2SQIAP+ affirming care, fat liberation, and body neutrality. I received a Bachelor of Arts in English from University of Illinois at Chicago in 2011 and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Adler University in Chicago in 2023.
Specialties
Addiction ADHD Alcohol Misuse or Abuse Anger management Anxiety Autism Spectrum Disorder Bias and Discrimination Bipolar Disorder Body Image Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Caregiver Support Chronic Medical Condition College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Dual diagnosis Eating Disorders Emotional Regulation Excoriation Disorder Executive Functions Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Life Transitions Neurodevelopment Disorders Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Perfectionism Personality Disorders Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Self-esteem Self-harm Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Sexuality Sexual Orientation Sleep Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Substance Abuse Suicidality Trauma & PTSD Traumatic Brain Injury TrichotillomaniaInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Cai Fasse is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Cigna and Evernorth UnitedHealthcarePaperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
NPI Number
1790421592Rates
| First session | $150 |
| Ongoing sessions | $150 |
Locations
3-1
Palatine, IL 60067
Suites 524, 522
Chicago, IL 60657
Practice Hours
| Monday | 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | -- |
| Thursday | -- |
| Friday | 11:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | -- |
| Sunday | 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
Treatment Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Adlerian Attachment-based Body positivity Bowen Family Systems Theory Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Eclectic Emotionally Focused Therapy Emotion-focused therapy Existential Family Systems Feminist Gestalt Health at Every Size Humanistic Internal Family Systems (IFS) Meditation Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Narrative Person-Centered Positive Psychology Psychodynamic Relational Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Strength-Based Supportive Trauma FocusedModalities
IndividualsAge Groups
Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)Communities
Artists First-Gen Indigenous Peoples Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color People with Disabilities Polyamorous Trans non-binary gender fluidMeeting Options
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 2
- Supervisor(s): Lauren Brancato
- Supervisor License(s): IL-180010501
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Race(s): White
- Gender(s): Gender Fluid, Gender Non-Conforming, Genderqueer, Masc, Non-binary, Transgender
- Sexual Orientation(s): Asexual, Pansexual, Queer
- Religion(s): Agnostic, Nonreligious