Alexandra “Sasha” Zoubareva, MA, LPC
Therapist | CARE Counseling, Inc.
Alexandra “Sasha” Zoubareva, MA, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor at CARE Counseling, Inc. Her integrative approach emphasizes personal growth, wellness, relationships, and purpose, drawing on person-centered, psychodynamic, and existential perspectives. In-person appointments are available at CARE’s Lake Forest office, with telehealth available throughout Illinois.
Clinical focus: Older children, adolescents, adults, personal growth; meaning and purpose; relationships; wellness; equitable access to care, emotional and behavioral concerns; trauma and anxiety; complex PTSD (cPTSD), mood disorders; dissociation.
About Sasha
Questions about purpose, relationships, and personal growth can be difficult to navigate on your own. I approach counseling as an opportunity to explore your experiences, recognize your strengths, and consider what well-being means to you. My philosophy emphasizes wellness and the connections among mental health, physical well-being, and the social world around us.
My integrative approach draws most closely from person-centered, psychodynamic, and existential frameworks. With an undergraduate background in cognitive neuroscience and philosophy, I am interested in how people understand themselves, build relationships, and create meaning. I aim to support exploration that respects your individual experiences and the broader cultural and social influences in your life.
I believe meaningful growth involves recognizing both personal strengths and the resources within relationships and communities. Equitable access to mental health care is central to my professional values, particularly for people affected by systemic barriers. I bring a commitment to continued learning, advocacy, and helping clients work toward lives that reflect their values and possibilities.
Education
- Northwestern University | Evanston, IL
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - DePaul University | Chicago, IL
Undergraduate degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Philosophy
Therapeutic Approaches and Professional Skills
- Person-centered approaches
- Psychodynamic approaches
- Existential approaches
- Integrative case conceptualization
- Strengths-based counseling
- Values and meaning exploration
- Sociocultural awareness
- Mental health access advocacy
Location and Appointments
- In-person appointments: Lake Forest, Illinois
- Telehealth: Available throughout Illinois
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sasha Zoubareva’s counseling approach?
Sasha uses an integrative approach drawing most closely from person-centered, psychodynamic, and existential frameworks. Her work emphasizes wellness, meaning, relationships, and strengths.
What are Sasha’s qualifications?
Sasha is a licensed professional counselor with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University and an undergraduate background in cognitive neuroscience and philosophy.
Where are appointments available?
In-person appointments are available at CARE’s Lake Forest office, with telehealth available throughout Illinois.
Next Step
Contact CARE Counseling, Inc. to ask about working with Sasha in Lake Forest or by telehealth in Illinois, current openings, and the intake process.