Denika McMillen

Hello, I am Denika!  I am a helper! When people feel isolated or alone in their circumstances, they need someone else to help them gain a new perspective or shift their feelings. My philosophy is to view therapy as a “tune up” to help my clients continue to operate optimally through life. Just like cars need regular tune ups and oil changes to keep running smoothly, people also need regular check-ins and support. I believe this is especially important for people of color and minority populations because they face additional societal challenges that may or may not be overt, but are often internalized. My hope is that my clients gain the skills they need to be able to move through life’s challenges successfully and resiliently. 

I specialize in working with adults and teens of color as well as with LGBTQ+realted issues. I believe in using a person-centered approach. As a therapist, I am genuine, empathetic and unconditionally accept my clients for who they are. I was born and raised on the Westside of Chicago, and am a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Social Work. I have nearly twenty-five years of experience as a therapist.