Clearwater Counseling Chicago was founded in 2017 by Alicia Rosenberg with a clear vision: to create a supportive, collaborative space where both counselors and clients feel valued and empowered. What began as a solo practice has grown into a diverse team of therapists at all levels—including fully licensed professionals, associate clinicians, and students—alongside a dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner and administrative staff, all working together to provide comprehensive care.
Rooted in the vibrant communities of Chicago and across Illinois, we provide accessible, down-to-earth, and modernized mental health services tailored to meet the unique needs of each person we serve.
At Clearwater, we take our role as healers seriously—both in the therapy room and beyond. We are deeply committed to serving traditionally underserved communities, offering care that is culturally informed and socially responsible. Our practice is built on the belief that healing flourishes when respect, empathy, and justice guide every interaction.
We are proud to foster an environment where clients can engage authentically in their healing journey, supported by clinicians who show up with humility and genuine connection. Together, we are working to build a more inclusive, compassionate mental health community—one person, one session, and one step at a time.
We envision a more just and compassionate mental health landscape—one where care is human-centered, community-rooted, and accessible to all, especially those historically under-supported. At Clearwater Counseling Chicago, we’re building a future where healing is shared, stigma is dismantled, and every voice is honored.
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We recognize that acts of violence and systemic harm—particularly those targeting Black communities, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, disabled people, and other historically marginalized groups—impact both our clients and our clinicians.
In response to such events, there may be times when your therapist needs to cancel or reschedule a session to prioritize rest, grief, or community care. We understand this may cause inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding as we work to support the wellbeing of everyone at Clearwater Counseling Chicago.
We also acknowledge that conversations about identity, oppression, and privilege can be deeply personal—and that exploring certain topics in therapy may not always feel safe or appropriate when power differences exist between client and clinician. While therapy is an important space for exploration, it is not the only one. We offer additional resources for clients, particularly our white-identifying clients, to deepen their understanding of systemic harm and engage in identity work in alternative settings.
Our goal is to offer care that is honest, inclusive, and responsible to every person in our care, including therapists and staff.
