Sergio Navarrete is an empathetic Licensed Professional Counselor. He earned his Master’s in
Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School. A lifelong Chicagoan and first-generation
professional, Sergio entered counseling after several years of practicing law and earning his
Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. As an attorney, Sergio
observed and experienced the stressors many people face, which led him to adopt a different
approach to empowering people and enter the counseling field.
Sergio works with all individuals across the lifespan, focusing particularly on social anxiety,
performance anxiety, OCD, ADHD, depression, and related anxiety-disorders. Using techniques
from CBT, DBT, ACT, and ERP, along with motivational interviewing, he walks alongside clients
to identify the patterns that fuel their anxiety and develop practical skills to manage it effectively.
Sergio’s approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and aims to create a space that feels safe
and honest for incremental change. Sergio enjoys working with all individuals and has a passion
for working with adolescents and young adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, first-generation and
immigrant communities, and individuals struggling with substance use disorders.
In his free time, Sergio can be found at the gym, walking his dog around the neighborhood, or
catching up with friends and family over a good meal.