Elisha-Rio Pineda Apilado
Elisha-Rio Pineda Apilado
lcpc - licensed clinical professional counselor / atr - registered art therapist
Gender
Female
Ethnicity/Nationality
Filipina American
Language / Dialect
English
community
Body Positivity / Health at Every Size
LGBTQIAA+ / Queer Allied
Neurodivergent Friendly
Racial Justice Allied
Familiarity with Faith
Catholicism
Focus
Anxiety
Attachment
Colonial Mentality
Cultural & Systemic Oppression
Depression
Grief and Loss
Internalized Oppression
Life Transitions
Peer Relationships
Self-Esteem
Treatment
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Person-Centered (Rogerian)
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Modality
Children / Teens
Elder
Individual
Group
About
Elisha-Rio, a clinical art therapist, guides individuals through their identity crises with confidence, helping them shed the weight of external expectations and embrace authenticity. Having earned dual master’s degrees in counseling and art therapy from Adler University in Chicago, Elisha-Rio meets clients where they are, offering encouragement as they discover and build upon their strengths. Clients seek her out because they’re tired of holding back in relationships and yearn for empowerment in shaping a life that truly reflects their own essence. Life can be challenging, especially when we grapple with societal pressures and the responsibilities of conforming to others’ expectations while trying to maintain genuine connections with friends and family.
With her art therapy background, Elisha-Rio specializes in using art as a means of expression when words fall short. She encourages clients to tap into their creative and playful sides, fostering a deeper connection to their identity. Through art, people can convey their innermost thoughts and emotions, driving positive change in their lives and relationships without necessarily verbalizing it.
Outside of her work with clients and advocacy for culturally informed mental health, Elisha-Rio enjoys spending time in nature, perfecting dance moves in the studio, and embarking on “short & sweet” trips to check off her art bucket list—one that includes visiting every city’s art museum at least once.
Qualifications
LPC #180.016177
Years in Practice: 3
Master of Art in Counseling: Art Therapy,
Adler University, Chicago, IL
Location
Forest Park, IL
Online / remote services available
Pricing
Insurance Based
Accepted Insurance
Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
Cigna
UnitedHealth Group
