About Can We Meet Therapy
Can We Meet is dedicated to providing affirming, effective, and compassionate mental health services to individuals, couples, families, and organizations. We use evidence-based, trauma-informed, and collaborative therapeutic approaches to support folx from all diverse backgrounds. Our goal is for clients to feel safe, heard, and supported as they work toward the goals they set for themselves.
In therapy, you can expect a personalized approach tailored to your unique needs and experiences. Our clinicians are trained in Integrative Systemic Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and draw from attachment-based approaches.
Beyond psychotherapy, we partner with local organizations to help clients access Gender-Affirming Care. We recognize how critical access to life-saving and necessary health resources can be, and we are committed to supporting you every step of the way. We also honor the role animals can play in mental health and are trained to complete Emotional Support Animal (ESA) letters for clients who meet criteria for this service.
Meet Kelsie Johnson, LMFT
(she/her/hers)
With over 15 years of mental health experience, Kelsie provides compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for individuals, couples, and families in Illinois. Throughout her career, she has worked across diverse clinical settings—including Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), schools, community shelters, and private group practice.
Kelsie earned her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University, specializing in Integrative Systemic Therapy. Her clinical approach is deeply relational, systemic, and tailored to meet your unique goals. She views every client through the lens of the systems shaping their lives—exploring family dynamics, cultural background, societal influences, and lived experiences that inform how you see yourself, others, and the world.
Kelsie’s Approach & Modalities:
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Strategies
Whether you are seeking couples counseling, navigating family dynamics, or looking to build personal resilience through individual, couples, or family therapy, she is here to support you in creating meaningful change and stronger relationships.
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I am an AAMFT Approved Supervisor providing supervision and consultation to graduate students, post-graduate students, and newly licensed therapists. I have experience supervising in a partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient program, at the graduate level, and in a private practice. I utilize a systemic and humanistic approach to supervision while focusing on the development of fundamental therapeutic skills.
Please reach out at welcome@canwemeet.net if you are interested in supervision or consultation.
Meet Merideth Mullin, ALMFT
(she/her/hers)
Merideth, MSMFT, is a Marriage and Family Therapist providing virtual therapy across Illinois. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and relational systems (including parent-child dynamics, co-parents, and romantic partnerships) navigating life’s major developmental transitions.
Trained in Integrative Systemic Therapy, she looks beyond individual symptoms to understand how families, cultures, and lived experiences shape daily life. Her practice embodies collaborative, trauma-informed care tailored to the unique goals of each client system.
Merideth’s Approach & Modalities:
Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) & Attachment-Based Therapy
Somatic Practices, Mindfulness, & Expressive Arts / Play Therapy
Recognizing that healing isn't always found through words alone, Merideth incorporates creativity, play, and somatic awareness to help clients deepen insight and process emotions. Through flexible telehealth therapy statewide in Illinois, she offers a safe, authentic space to help clients feel more connected to themselves and confident in their relationships.
Join the team!
We’re excited to grow our team! If you’re interested in joining and align with our mission, apply today and we’ll be in touch if it seems like we could be a good fit!
Therapy services + rates
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Our approach to individual therapy is a collaborative process where we meet one-on-one to explore, unpack, and develop coping strategies that align with your personal goals for therapy. We understand that each person’s experience is unique, and we work to explore your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and personal challenges in a safe, confidential environment. Using various evidence-based techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we help clients identify unhelpful patterns and develop healthier coping strategies for concerns like anxiety, depression, or trauma. The ultimate goal is to foster self-awareness and provide the tools needed for long-term emotional resilience and personal growth.
53 minute session — $165*
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We provide child and adolescent individual therapy using age-appropriate approaches tailored to each developmental stage, such as play therapy for younger children and experiential therapy for teens. We work with children and adolescents to help them process emotions and navigate developmental challenges in a supportive, safe environment. This work often includes collaboration with parents, where we offer guidance and strategies to help support their child’s progress at home. By addressing concerns such as behavioral outbursts, social anxiety, or academic stress early on, we help young folx foster strong relationships and develop healthy coping strategies.
53 minute session — $190*
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Our approach to family therapy focuses on the family as a whole rather than on any one individual, viewing the household as a dynamic system where each member’s actions impact the entire unit. We work with families to improve communication, identify repetitive patterns of conflict, and establish healthier ways of relating to one another. Together, we address deep-seated tensions or shared trauma and navigate major life transitions such as divorce, grief, or the challenges of blending families, with the goal of fostering greater understanding, connection, and resilience within the family system.
53 minute session — $165*
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We provide couples therapy as a structured, supportive space where partners can identify and shift negative interaction patterns that lead to disconnection and conflict. We work to help each partner express their needs more clearly and rebuild emotional intimacy. Whether couples are working through a specific crisis such as infidelity or looking to strengthen communication, the process focuses on deepening connection, strengthening the relationship, and creating a shared vision for the future.
At CWM, we believe the word couples doesn’t fully capture the diversity of relationships that exist in the world. We work with polycules, non-monogamous partners, friends, coworkers, and any relational dynamic that could benefit from additional support. Our approach honors the unique structure and needs of each relationship, creating space for healthier communication, understanding, and connection.
53 minute session — $165*
*Sliding Scale fee available for qualifying clients. Please reach out to hear more about this option.
Insurance currently accepted
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