Mar Westveer (they/them or ae/aer)

Accepting Clients

Currently a clinical intern at the Expansive Group. Queer, fat, neurodivergent, and disabled.

Clinical Trainee in Chicago, IL
Supervised by Kari Harrison, LCPC, CST

Services

About My Clients

Mar is most interested in offering support to QTBIPOC individuals, disabled individuals, folks living with a chronic illness, and people in non-traditional relationships. Æ is also interested in supporting anyone questioning their identities and aiming to understand how their intersecting identities influence one another. Mar recognizes that therapy looks different for everyone and is invested in building supportive and empathetic relationships with their clients.

My Background and Approach

Mar is coming into social work later in life and after 10 years out in the work force. Mar recognizes that therapy looks different for everyone and is invested in building supportive and empathetic relationships with their clients. Æ utilizes a trauma informed lens, recognizing that many people who come into ær’s office are impacted by oppressive systems. Mar is dedicated to listening to their clients, giving them a space to feel the breadth of emotions that may come up during therapy, and empowering them with techniques to better navigate past and current traumas.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I am really passionate about supporting and advocating for the queer community. I am also committed to continue being anti-oppressive in practice and to learn, and do better, when I get it wrong. I believe that anyone who works with people, especially with different communities, should strive for cultural humility. I am not and cannot be the expert of everything and believe that you know yourself best. I am here to help support you and help you explore your different identities and challenges that comes up within the society we live in.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Blue Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

At A Glance

  • Experience: 1 year of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $100/session

Info

Email Mar
1806 W Cuyler Ave
Suite 3E
Chicago, IL 60613

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