Margaret Bick, MA, LPC, ATR-P | she/her
Art Therapist & Psychotherapist
Margaret is a trauma-informed art therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Chicago, Illinois, providing art therapy and psychotherapy for adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, substance use, and major life transitions. She brings warmth, creativity, and authenticity to therapy and believes deeply in the healing power of creative expression, cultural humility, and meaningful human connection.
Margaret uses an integrative, trauma-informed approach to art therapy grounded in person-centered care and social justice values. She incorporates both verbal and non-verbal expressive modalities, including art-based and talk therapy approaches, to support diverse clients. Margaret meets clients with compassion, curiosity, and creativity, fostering emotional safety, empowerment, and space for each person’s full complexity.
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Margaret provides art therapy and talk therapy in Chicago, offering both in-person and virtual sessions that integrate creativity and conversation to support each client’s therapeutic goals.
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Areas of Expertise
Art Therapy & Counseling in Chicago
Anxiety and stress-related concerns
Depression and mood challenges
Trauma recovery and post-traumatic growth through art therapy
Identity exploration and life transitions
Substance use and recovery support
Grief and loss counseling
LGBTQIA+ affirming care
Expressive and art-based therapy for teens & adults
Therapeutic Modalities Practiced
Margaret offers art therapy and psychotherapy in Chicago, drawing from the following evidence-based and expressive modalities:
Person-Centered Therapy
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Multicultural and Social Justice Informed Care
Expressive Arts Therapy / Expressive Arts Continuum
Narrative Therapy
Feminist Therapy
CBT, DBT, ACT, REBT
Reality Therapy/Choice Theory
Psychodynamic Concepts
Health At Every Size (HAES®) aligned
As a HAES®-aligned therapist, Margaret provides weight-inclusive, non-diet therapy grounded in the principles of size inclusivity, health enhancement, respectful care, eating for well-being, and life-enhancing movement. Her work aligns with the HAES® principles outlined by the Association for Size Diversity and Health.
Education
Adler University – Master of Arts in Counseling: Art Therapy
University of Oregon – Bachelor of Arts in Art
Margaret’s training supports her work as an art therapist and licensed counselor serving adults and adolescents in Chicago.
