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Hernando Fereira, LPC

Do you feel disconnected from the systems around you, struggle with identity, or wonder how to fit into a world that doesn’t feel designed for you? Therapy is a safe space to explore these experiences deeply and authentically. It is about more than feelings; it’s about understanding how you make meaning in your life and relationships.


I provide psychodynamic and psychoanalytic therapy for teens and adults who want deep, insight-focused therapy rather than surface-level coping strategies. I believe meaningful change happens in the therapeutic relationship. Together, we explore how your past, present, and future experiences shape how you relate to yourself, others, and the world around you.


I specialize in working with neurodivergent clients, BIPOC clients, and LGBTQIA+ clients, as well as anyone feeling disconnected from societal systems or struggling to fit expectations that don’t reflect who they truly are. My approach is relational, anti-oppressive, and insight-driven. For clients who connect with creativity, I integrate art and reflective exploration to deepen self-understanding and clarify identity, values, and personal meaning.


Therapy with me is not about worksheets or quick fixes. It is about creating a space where you can think freely, feel fully, and understand yourself more deeply. If you are ready for therapy that values authenticity, complexity, and growth, I would be honored to work with you. Together, we'll work to find the meaning in life, the strength to live truthfully, and build skills to let you Heal, Rise and Soar!

Who I Serve:

Teens (16+) and adults

Neurodivergent individuals 

BIPOC clients

LGBTQIA+ clients

 Those feeling disconnection from society or systems 


Specialties: 

Identity, gender, and sexuality
Mental health: anxiety, depression, stress

 College, young adult, and life transitions
Neurodivergence 

Anti-oppressive and culturally informed therapy

  

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Biology, University of Chicago

Master of Arts in Counseling, Northwestern University 

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Phoenix Rising Counseling & Guidance, LLC

542 S Dearborn, Suite 580. Chicago, IL 60605

708-942-1716

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