TOLAYA GEREDINE, MA, LCPC

Hi there! I'm Tolaya Geredine; a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois.

 I've been working in the mental health field for over a decade, holding space, grace, and accompanying individuals on transformative healing journeys . I've am honored to walk alongside clients who are ready to confront patterns, explore their inner worlds, and embrace meaningful change.

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My Specialties:

🔸 EMDR & Brainspotting Therapy

🔸 Perinatal & Postpartum Mental Health

🔸 Healing Relationship with Self

🔸 Radical Acceptance

🔸 Inner Child - Reparenting

🔸 Codependency Recovery

🔸 Boundary Setting

🔸 Family of Origin Issues & Attachment

🔸 Black, POC Experiences

🔸 Life Transitions

🔸 Queer Identities

🔸Religious Trauma Recovery

🔸 Therapist Consultation & Supervision

🔸 Business Startup & Mindset Coaching

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EMDR: Healing Trauma & Unlearning Negative Beliefs

I’m trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a powerful therapy for processing and healing trauma. EMDR can be especially helpful if you’re carrying the weight of:

Perinatal Mental Health or Birth Trauma
Religious Trauma & Spiritual Wounding
Identity Trauma or Experiences of Marginalization
Relational Trauma & Attachment Wounds
Trauma has a way of planting negative beliefs about ourselves — that we're unworthy, powerless, or broken. Through EMDR, I support clients in unlearning those beliefs and reconnecting with their inner strength, courage, and self-trust.

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Decolonized Therapy: Healing Beyond Westernized Norms

I believe that true healing happens when we acknowledge the impact of systemic oppression, generational trauma, and cultural disconnection, EVEN on the therapeutic process. Decolonized therapy is about centering your identity, honoring your values/needs, and creating space for you to show up as your whole self; no code-switching necessary! You deserve a therapeutic space that affirms who you are and how your needs differ from those whose needs have been studied.

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Feel Me When You Read This: You Are Worth the Life You Desire

I approach therapy with warmth, curiosity, accountability, and compassion. I believe you are worthy of peace, clarity, and a life that feels like your own. No matter your story or background, I'll be here to support you as you release what no longer serves you and step into your power!

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If something about my work resonates with something you need, I am happy to discuss more with you! I encourage you to begin your journey within and schedule a consultation with me.​