Counseling Practice – Lotus Root Counseling
Lotus Root Counseling is located at 1935 W Belmont Ave in Chicago, Illinois, with virtual services available to clients across Illinois, Indiana, and Florida. Founded by Lori Yi Long, LCSW, the practice describes its mission as providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive mental health counseling to multicultural, Asian, BIPOC, immigrant, LGBTQIA+, and other marginalized communities throughout these service areas.
The clinical team comprises 14 licensed professionals spanning a range of credentials and specializations. In addition to founder Lori Yi Long, LCSW, the team includes Ruri Kim, LCPC, LSW, who serves as Clinical Director, alongside therapists Carissa Hwu, LSW; Jessica Hong, LSW; Jessica Kim, LSW; Junyi Ma, LCSW; Kei Ishimaru, LPC; Maira Iqbal, LCSW; Mandy Yingzi Zhang, LCSW; Maryam Yousuf, LPC; Matin Firas, LPC; Shaw Xueqi Xiao, LCPC, ATR; Yingjia Huang, LCSW; and Zaynah Farooq, LCPC. Credentials across the team encompass LCSW, LCPC, LPC, LSW, and an art therapy registration designation.
Services available include individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy, all offered in-person at the Chicago office or online via telehealth for clients in Illinois, Indiana, and Florida. Clinical specialty areas described on the practice website include anxiety, ADHD, complex trauma and PTSD, cultural and racial identity concerns, depression, family conflict, and LGBTQIA+ issues. Beyond direct clinical services, the practice provides organizational programming, encompassing cultural competency training, mental health awareness initiatives, and wellness workshops delivered to external organizations and institutions.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Both insurance and self-pay options are accepted, with details available upon inquiry. New prospective clients may request a free 15-minute consultation prior to scheduling a full therapy session. The main phone line is 312-600-5601, and general inquiries can be directed by email to admin@lotusrootcounseling.com. The practice’s clinical model prioritizes cultural responsiveness, and the size and diversity of its licensed team reflect a sustained commitment to serving communities that are frequently underrepresented in traditional mental health care settings.