Charlotte Greiwe, MA, LPC

In-person therapy at two Chicagoland locations; virtual therapy anywhere in Illinois.

  • How I’d describe myself: caring, humorous, friendly, introverted, loyal, and pragmatic. 

  • I love dogs and own two Shih-Tzus.

  • I’m a film buff and I studied film in college. 

  • While in college, I was a writer for a late night comedy tv show. 

  • Prior to returning to school to study counseling, I was a wedding videographer. 

  • I love trivia and have been part of several winning trivia teams. 

  • I enjoy road trips and have visited 38 states.

  • I love volunteering at Pride events. 

  • I have an extensive Lego collection.

  • Every Christmas, I love making cookies using my grandmother's recipes.

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”

— Carl Rogers, psychologist

Hi! I’m Charlotte, and I’m glad you’re here.

Life is a journey, not a destination. As your therapist, I'll walk with you on this path, emphasizing self-love, compassion, and acceptance.

No matter who you are or what you're facing, I'll create a space where you feel safe and affirmed.

In therapy, you should feel free to be completely honest and authentic.

I focus on building a trusting relationship so you can relax and know we'll embrace, not judge, your true self. This self-awareness and acceptance are essential for healing.

I also show up authentically so you feel safe to do the same. We're all human, and my strengths-based approach aims to remove shame and criticism while we uncover who you've been, who you are, and who you want to become.

I draw from various therapeutic methods—like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness—but always tailor my approach to fit you best.

As someone who's switched careers mid-life, I bring a lot of my life and work experiences to my sessions to help my clients and build a strong connection with them.

Being a trans and queer therapist, I get the unique needs of the LGBTQIA+ community and love connecting with other queer folks to support their healing journey.

Qualifications

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

  • M.A. in Counseling at the Chicago School for Professional Psychology and completed my advanced clinical internship at the Howard Brown Health Center, providing therapy to a wide variety of folk facing issues such as anxiety, depression, work/life balance concerns, relationship conflict, transition stress, and identity issues. 

  • 60-hour Somatic EMDR certificate training 

  • Current/ongoing additional EMDR certification training through PESI

Let's explore this path together and find the healing and growth that you're seeking.

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