Mei Liou Zarnitsyna (she/they), LCPC, EdS

I am biracial, identify as Taiwanese-American, and grew up in a mixed 1st-/4th-generation immigrant home. I earned my M.A. and ABD status in the Ph.D. program in Philosophy at the University of Illinois-Chicago and enjoyed working abroad in Germany and Russia before retraining as a therapist at Loyola University Chicago. A former teacher at the Davidson Academy of Nevada, which serves profoundly gifted students, I love working with gifted/2E teens and adults. I have a particular passion for supporting late-identified autistic adults, and I am a graduate of PDA North America's certification program in the PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profile of autism. My approach is queer-positive, trans-affirming, and trauma-sensitive. In my free time, I enjoy biking, learning languages, aesthetic experiences, and info-dumping about a variety of topics. I love collaborating with clients to create a safe, empathetic space for personal growth.

Office Addresses: 1000 W Diversey Parkway, Ste 275

Website: https://www.cca-cct.com/

Email: mzarnitsyna [at] cca-cct.com

Phone: (773) 281-7200 x 5

Areas of Practice:​

• Adult parent-child relationships 
• Cancer support 
• Career exploration and transition 
• Chronic illness / disability 
• Complex trauma 
• Divorce and separation 
• Existential crises 
• Family of origin issues 
• LGBTQ+ affirming 
• Life transitions
• Multicultural relationships 
• Neurodivergence 
• Parenting 
• Race and cultural identity 
• Relationship issues
• Spirituality 
• Trauma recovery 
• Women's issues

Language spoken:

• English
• German 
• Russian  

Insurances Accepted:

• BCBS PPO
• Cigna
• Aetna
• Self-Pay (sliding scale available)