Available
she/her
Huma PekcanLMFT
Scheduling available for:
IL and CA
Nice to meet you
My approach to therapy is grounded in curiosity and compassion. I help clients explore the patterns, emotions, and early experiences that shape their current struggles, fostering insight for meaningful and lasting change. Sessions often include reflecting on relational dynamics, building self-awareness, and discovering new ways of relating to yourself and others with authenticity and self-compassion. I also integrate a mind-body perspective, recognizing how stress and emotional pain can manifest physically. My goal is to provide a reflective space to explore, heal, and move toward a more grounded self.
About Huma
Location
Virtual, Illinois
Insurance Accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, United Healthcare, Aetna, Out-of-pocket
Communication Style
Affirming, Calming, Empowering, Engaging, Exploratory
Focus areas
Animal Loss, Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Grief, Immigration, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Stress, Substance Use, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Asian / Pacific Islander community, Blended families, Immigrants, Latine Community, Parents, Students
Years of Experience
12+
My goal is to provide a reflective space to explore, heal, and move toward a more grounded self.
License number
#166001713
Approaches
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
PhD - Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara CA
MA - Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University, Malibu CA
Interests
Outside of my work, I find joy in spending time with my family, being in nature, reading, and engaging in Pilates and mindful movement, which continue to inspire both my personal and professional growth.