Payal

Ms Payal Sud

Licensed Clinical Social Workers

“Life gets us stuck. Together we can figure out how to get you unstuck in a safe environment. I provide a holistic approach. I am LGBTQ+ and kink-friendly. I provide various different services such as energy healing, vibrational sound massage, and others. Located in Joliet, Willow springs and Chicago”

About Me

Life often leaves us feeling stuck. Together, we can figure out how to move forward in a truly safe environment. My holistic approach helps you release what no longer serves your well-being. Through methods like vibrational sound massage, I guide you towards inner balance. I warmly welcome LGBTQ+ and kink-friendly individuals, creating an inclusive space for your exploration and growth.

Approach

When stuck, I help you notice small shifts — in breath, belief, and boundaries — and try doable experiments that move you toward relief. Sessions in Joliet, Willow Springs, Chicago, or online feel grounded and steady: we mix focused talk with gentle somatic pacing, check-ins about triggers and safety, and practical steps you can try between meetings. For people navigating trauma, identity, addiction, relocation or relationship challenges, this way of working offers clear, supportive momentum.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Ukraine Aid

    Mental health support specifically for people affected by the conflict in Ukraine, including refugees, displaced families, and those experiencing war trauma.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Outpatient Services

    Mental health treatment attended during the day without hospital admission, including therapy sessions and psychiatric appointments.

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Social Work

    A profession that supports individuals and families with mental health, welfare, housing, and access to community resources.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • All ages
  • Couples
  • Families

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Relocation / Expat

    The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Identity Issues

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Workers

    A social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Psitscounseling

Qualifications

Loyola Marymount University

Service Areas

P.S. It's Counseling

In-person & Online

Joliet, Illinois

United States