Support for BIPOC clinicians, by BIPOC clinicians

founder of Adelante Counseling and Wellness, which provides individual and group therapy, consultation, and wellness workshops. With over 10 years of clinical experience, her work is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and grounded in social justice, recognizing the psychological impact of systemic oppression on individuals and communities.

Rosemary began her career at UCAN’s clinical counseling service, providing intensive case management and therapy to children, adolescents, and adults involved with the IL Department of Children and Family Services. She also coordinated a grant to support middle and high school students in Chicago.

After years in community mental health, Rosemary transitioned to higher education, first at Columbia College Chicago as a Staff Therapist and then as Coordinator of Counseling Services. She then moved to Northwestern University’s Counseling & Psychological Services, serving as the Liaison to the Latinx and First Generation Low Income student community.

Known as the “hybrid social worker”, I work in the public healthcare sector addressing behavioral health and social determinants of health, and also own a private practice where I focus on culturally adaptive interventions from a social justice lens. Most of my clients identify as a person of color, neurodivergent, and as healers or leaders in their sector. I provide trauma-informed care while also addressing symptoms often connected with mood disorders and attachment concerns. I also provide consultations and trainings to organizations to address systemic inequities with the goal of creating a more safe, brave space for all to thrive.

Dr. Althia Gayle is a License Clinical Social Worker in Illinois and Indiana. She operates her own private practice, Exhale Therapy, PLLC. She earned her Master of Arts in Social Service Administration (equivalent to an MSW) from The University of Chicago and continued her studies to get a Doctorate in Educational Leadership at the University of St. Francis. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor focusing on Child Welfare and School Social Work. Prior to entering academia, she worked as a School Social Worker for 9 years and worked in the non-profit sectors working with at risk youth. Althia is passionate about being an effective servant leader, advocating for youth within urban, educational settings, and influencing other compassionate leaders in social/emotional well-being and social justice efforts.

In my role as a clinical supervisor, I believe in creating a space where clinicians can candidly discuss the often-unspoken realities of being a therapist. The weight of pouring into others, the struggle to find balance, and the journey to becoming the therapist you aspired to be – these are conversations we’ll have.

Supervision with me is not your typical experience. It’s about enlightening dialogues, prompting self-reflection, and challenging you to consider aspects you might have overlooked. Together, we’ll delve into trusting your instincts and exploring unconventional, client-centered treatment methods.

I infuse humor and real-life experiences into our sessions, transforming them into powerful learning tools. This approach not only enhances your skillset as a therapist but also makes our journey together more enjoyable and relatable.

Trauma-informed, sex-affirming and anti-oppressive practice.

I bring third wave behavioral therapies (ACT, DBT), attachment, feminist and family systems approaches to my clinical work. I have a background in leadership and program development as well as community organizing/macro social work.

~ A Healing Arts Professional who is heartfully passionate about supporting all humans uniquely, through her person-centered, nonjudgmental, warm, safe, authentic, collaborative, culturally humble, trauma-informed approach to therapy, clinical supervision, leadership and human service – all geared towards individual and community Empowerment…

Professional Credentials
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Professional Memberships
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Association for Multicultural Counseling & Development (AMCD)
The Coalition for Immigrant Mental Health (CIMH)

Areas of Clinical Interest:
Serving BIPOC Communities; Multicultural Counseling; Spirituality in Healing; Creative Therapies (Music, Poetry, Psychodrama, Movement/Dance, Art); Improved Workplace Wellness; Immigrant, Refugee Community Service; Trauma-Informed Organization & Clinical Supervision; Decolonizing Therapy; Ethical & Legal Issues, Professional Development and Advancement of Therapists; Mindfulness & Meditation; Mental Health Social Justice; Cultural Humility; Burnout; Ecopsychology; Clinical Leadership Development; Person-Centered Expressive Arts Therapy; Self-Awareness/Exploration as a Helper, & more…

Professional Self-Care Commitments:
Prioritizing motherhood; maintaining healthy work boundaries; regular vacation time; connection with nature; expressive movement; personal therapy; poetry, writing; creating; daily meditation

Addressing CBT for all ages, school social work, parent support, private practice, entrepreneurship, cultural competence, data driven interventions, trauma informed care, and more!