Charlotte Greiwe, MA, LPC

(she/her)

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, EMDR, Imago Relationship Therapy, 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.

Work With Charlotte:

Specialties & Clinical Interests

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Body Positivity & Neutrality

  • Codependency & Attachment-Centered Work

  • Co-Parenting Counseling

  • Grief and Loss

  • Life Transitions

  • Mindfulness Skills

  • Parenting & Work/Life Balance Issues

  • Polyamory/Non-Monogamy

  • Relationship Issues

  • Self Esteem

  • Sexual orientation, gender identity, and kink identity development and exploration

  • Stress Management

  • Transgender Identity & Transition

  • Trauma & PTSD

Specialty Populations

  • Individuals (Adolescents 13+ and Adults)

  • Relationships (of all kinds)

  • Parents who are separating or divorced and are interested in co-parenting counseling

  • Those who are questioning or exploring their gender identity

  • TGNC folk needing a safe space to process and connect

Preferred Modalities

  • Antiracist & Intersectional Feminist Perspective

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Harm Reduction

  • Imago Relationship Therapy

  • Kink-, Sex- and Body-Positive Approach

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • LGBQ+ and TGNC Affirmative Practice

  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy

  • Person-Centered, Insight Oriented, and Strengths-Based Approach

  • Relational Psychotherapy

  • Somatic Therapy

  • Trauma-Informed Practice

Start your healing journey today.