Ricky Spain Jr

Licensed Clinical Social Workers

“Providing a sanctuary for holistic healing. LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC affirming. Inclusive, trauma-informed care for all. Start your journey today!”

About Me

I offer a sanctuary where holistic healing can gently unfold. You’ll find truly inclusive, trauma-informed care here, creating a safe space to explore your unique path. My approach deeply affirms LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC individuals, ensuring everyone feels genuinely seen and heard. We can work together to navigate challenges, fostering resilience and wellbeing. This welcoming environment helps you connect with your inner resources and move towards lasting peace.

Approach

Therapy moves at your pace: we gently map what matters, experiment with new ways of relating, and track small shifts week to week. I meet adults in Aurora and via secure online sessions in English, keeping sessions grounded and practical. For concerns like anxiety, trauma, relationship strain or life changes, I blend present-focused skills with exploration of past patterns, offering simple between-session practices to strengthen new habits. People seeking affirmation, steady accountability, and a compassionate, practical partner often find this approach helpful.

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Basic Information

Aurora, United States

Services

Services Offered:

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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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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Works With:

•Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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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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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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LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Young Adult Issues
The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.
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Professional Title:

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

Qualifications

Aurora University

Registrations

IDFPR

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Service Area

Safe Passage Therapy Services PLLC

In-person & Online

Aurora, Illinois

United States