We work with
individuals
couples
families
groups
assisting with a wide range of mental health and behavioral health concerns.
Mental health care in the language you think and feel in.
We specialize in programs and services that are tailored to meet the needs of individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and language backgrounds
Our team is committed to honoring each person’s unique experiences, beliefs, values, traditions, customs, and language with dignity and respect.
We are a team of professionals with diverse clinical skills, experience, and expertise.
We are dedicated to providing high-quality services that support healing, personal growth, and lasting positive change. Through collaboration, compassion, empowerment, and evidence-based care, we help clients in a confidential, respectful, and supportive environment.
We assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of psychosocial concerns and mental health conditions across the lifespan.
We are dedicated to providing high-quality services that support healing, personal growth, and lasting positive change. Through collaboration, compassion, empowerment, and evidence-based care, we help clients in a confidential, respectful, and supportive environment.
Our Mission & Vision
It is the mission of the Association for Multicultural Behavioral Health, LLC to rebuild lives, restore families, and improve communities through culturally and linguistically competent comprehensive services that are responsive to individual needs.
We envision communities where every person, regardless of culture or language, feels seen, supported, and able to access behavioral health care without barriers and stigma.
Our Values:
We envision communities where every person, regardless of culture or language, feels seen, supported, and able to access behavioral health care without barriers and stigma.
Dignity
We honor the worth, voice, privacy, and lived experience of every person we serve.
Clinical Excellence
We provide evidence-based, ethically grounded, and professionally rigorous care.
Empowerment
We help clients build insight, resilience, and practical pathways toward healthier lives.
Integrity
We act with honesty, accountability, confidentiality, and consistency in all that we do.
Cultural Humility
We approach each client and community with respect, openness, and sensitivity to culture, language, identity, and values.
Compassion
We meet people with empathy, presence, and genuine commitment to their healing.
Collaboration
We believe lasting change is strengthened through partnership with families, providers, organizations, and communities.
Accessibility
We work to reduce linguistic, cultural, financial, and systemic barriers so that individuals and families can access the care and support they need.
What to Look for When Choosing a Psychotherapist in Chicago
Language is the starting point — but it is not the only thing that matters when you are choosing a psychotherapist in Chicago. Cultural fluency, clinical training, and the range of services a practice offers all shape the care you receive.
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Active Illinois licensure
Your provider should hold a current, verifiable state credential
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Cultural competency
The ability to understand your values, traditions, and lived experience, not just your words
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Scope of services
A practice that handles individual therapy, couples work, family counseling, and addiction services can meet more of your needs over time
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Team-based care
A multidisciplinary practice can match you to the right clinician and adjust as your needs change
Meet Angelika Danek, LCSW, CRADC, Founder and Clinical Director of AMBH. As a clinician and executive leader, she shaped the organization’s mission, developed its culturally responsive model of care, and built a multilingual team dedicated to serving individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
What Happens from First Contact to Lasting Wellbeing with Association for Multicultural Behavioral Health, LLC
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How to Get Ready for Your First Appointment at AMBH
You do not need to have everything figured out before your first session. Your psychotherapist will guide the conversation. A few simple steps can help you feel more prepared.
- Write down two or three things you want to talk about — rough notes are enough
- Decide which language you would like to use: Polish, Spanish, Russian, or English
- Have your insurance information on hand if you plan to use coverage
How to Get Ready for Your First Appointment at AMBH
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What to Expect During Psychotherapy in Your Own Language
What to Expect During Psychotherapy in Your Own Language
At AMBH, psychotherapy is a confidential, collaborative process. Your provider listens first. There is no expectation that you arrive with answers or a clear sense of where to begin.
- Individual therapy, couples or family sessions, group therapy
- Trauma treatment and addiction services
- All in Polish, Spanish, Russian, and English — not just translation, but culturally aware care
- For clients across the lifespan: children, adolescents, adults, and older adults
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Staying Well After Psychotherapy: Support Between and Beyond Sessions
The work you do in psychotherapy does not have to stop between sessions. Your AMBH provider can help you build tools and habits that support your wellbeing day to day — and after treatment ends.
- Consultation, training, and community-based support beyond individual sessions
- Care that extends to your family, your community, and the organizations that serve them
- AMBH welcomes returning clients — you do not need to start from the beginning
Staying Well After Psychotherapy: Support Between and Beyond Sessions
How to Know Your Psychotherapist Is the Right Fit
A strong therapeutic relationship is one of the most consistent factors in good outcomes. After your first few sessions with a psychologist or psychotherapist at AMBH, consider whether:
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You feel heard and understood — not just translated
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Your cultural background and values are part of how your provider sees your situation
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Sessions happen in your preferred language without having to switch
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You feel respected and safe in the space
Signs You May Benefit from a Bilingual Psychologist or Psychotherapist
Many people wait a long time before reaching out for mental health support. When care happens in your own language — with a psychologist or psychotherapist who understands your cultural background — it is easier to say what is really going on. You may be ready to connect with a provider if you are experiencing:
- Persistent sadness, anxiety, or mood changes that affect daily life
- Conflict within your family or relationship that keeps repeating
- Stress related to immigration, work, or major life changes
- Difficulty managing alcohol or substance use
- Trauma from past experiences that continues to affect you
- Feeling misunderstood or unseen in English-only care settings
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AMBH have a psychologist who speaks Polish in Chicago?
Yes. AMBH offers mental health services in Polish and has Polish-speaking clinicians serving the Chicago area. Our multilingual team provides psychotherapy and other behavioral health services for individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families. When scheduling, clients can request services in Polish so we can match them with an appropriate clinician.
What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychotherapist?
A psychologist is a professional with advanced training in psychology who may provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy, depending on their credentials and role. Psychotherapist is a broader term for a qualified mental health professional who provides psychotherapy and may include psychologists, clinical social workers, professional counselors, and other licensed clinicians. At AMBH, our multidisciplinary team includes mental health professionals with different credentials and areas of expertise. We match clients with a clinician based on their needs, preferences, and the services they are seeking.
Can AMBH treat both mental health concerns and addiction?
Yes. AMBH provides treatment for both mental health concerns and substance use/addiction issues. Because these concerns often occur together, our clinicians can address conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and substance use within an integrated treatment approach. Treatment recommendations are individualized based on each client's clinical needs.
How do I book a first appointment with a psychotherapist in Chicago?
To schedule a first appointment with an AMBH psychotherapist, clients can call (773) 313-3757 or email info@ambh.org. Our team will ask a few basic questions about what the client is looking for, preferred language, scheduling needs, and insurance coverage, if applicable. We can then help match the client with an appropriate clinician and arrange the initial appointment.
Does AMBH offer telehealth psychotherapy?
Yes. AMBH offers telehealth psychotherapy in addition to in-person services at our Chicago office. Telehealth availability depends on the clinician, type of service needed, and applicable licensing requirements. Clients can indicate that they prefer virtual sessions when scheduling, and our team will discuss available options.
What languages does the AMBH team support?
AMBH is a multicultural and multilingual mental health practice. Our team provides services in English, Polish, Spanish, Russian, and Arabic, depending on clinician availability. We understand that receiving mental health care in a preferred language can make it easier to communicate complex experiences, emotions, family dynamics, and cultural concerns. Our goal is to connect clients with clinicians who understand both their clinical needs and cultural context. Please make sure that each FAQ question expands to display only its corresponding answer and that the same answer is no longer repeated under all questions.