Last edited 02/11/2025

Headshot of Caroline Aiken Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Caroline Aiken

She / Her / Hers

Accepting New Clients
Online in Illinois
Headshot of Caroline Aiken Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Identifies As
She / Her / HersWomanWhiteNeurodivergent
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Specialties
Specializes in
AnxietyRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemAttachment issuesCodependency
General Expertise
DepressionWork StressSocial AnxietyADHDBody dysmorphiaBody image issuesCollege & graduate student issuesFamily issuesFertility IssuesIdentity developmentLife transitionsStressSubstance abuseWomen's issuesHighly Sensitive PersonBurnout
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyMindfulness PracticesPerson-Centered TherapyInternal Family Systems TherapySomatic TherapyAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Compassion-Focused Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AnthemBlue Cross Blue Shield of TexasBlue Cross Blue Shield of IllinoisBlue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas CityBlue Cross Blue Shield of MichiganEmpire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
First Session:$200
Individual Therapy:$175
Professional Background
LicensureIllinois, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 149.023494
Training/CertificationsInternal Family Systems Level 1 trainedAcceptance and Commitment Therapy Fellowship
Education
University of Chicago, Associate of Applied Arts, Clinical Social Work and School Social Work
Work HistoryDo parts of you feel stuck? Are you longing for more fulfillment? The process of co-creating a trusting holding space with an experienced, patient professional can lead to profound connection, clarity, and renewed sense of meaning and understanding. I show up with calmness, curiosity, and compassion. My role is to honor your lived experiences while supporting you in moving towards greater alignment and harmony within yourself. I use an integrative, intersectional, and individualized approach including mindfulness, self compassion, and somatic -based therapies to support individuals experiencing chronic distress. My approach is informed by my training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). I am a Level 1 trained IFS therapist. My experience includes supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds who have histories of trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, complex family dynamics, and substance use. I work from an anti-oppressive framework and invite exploration of institutional impacts on individuals. Therapy creates a safe container for us to be with our pain, metabolize it, and put an end to it. It is an intentional space to be present to exploring experiences, processing feelings, and growing self-compassion. I am licensed to provide therapy in the state of Illinois, including the Chicagoland area and surrounding suburbs. All inquiries are welcome!
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Caroline Aiken, LCSW, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.