WHO IS LWC

Our story

Loqui; Latin for “to speak,” is also a personal shout out to our children, who are our inspiration to create a space for individuals from all walks of life to learn, grow, and process their lived experiences. “Lo” stands for Logan, Leslie’s son, and “Qui” is for Quinn, Mary Kate’s daughter, born one month apart in the fall of 2022.

Loqui Wellness Center is where profound transformation meets authentic connection. Our boutique psychotherapy practice, located in the western suburbs of Chicago, is dedicated to helping individuals grow and achieve their goals through evidenced-based therapies and the power of authenticity. Our therapists are not only highly trained but also deeply committed to being our warm, compassionate selves in session, as a catalyst for motivation and connection as you begin your wellness journey.
LWC firmly believes that therapy is not a “one size fits all” field. We collaborate with you to create personalized tools and treatment plans that align with your unique needs and aspirations, and goals. Our clinicians specialize in evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Experiential Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Our therapists are experts in treating anxiety, mood disorders, relationships, life transitions, addiction, and trauma.

When we say we are really excited to work with you, we mean it.

Our Values

At Loqui Wellness Center, we’re not just clinicians—we’re compassionate allies deeply committed to empathy, authenticity, and making a tangible difference in your life.

Leading with Compassion, Empathy and Authenticity

It’s the thing you just can’t teach. When engaging with any clinician or team member at LWC, we want your first impression to be feelings of security, ease, and genuine acknowledgement for who you are. We want you to feel seen. When we embrace our authentic selves throughout sessions, supervision, and consultation, we believe this fosters strong and swifter connections, enabling us to delve into the core of your concerns more effectively. 

Whole-hearted Equity and Inclusion

There’s not enough room here to write why this matters to us. As a practice we welcome all marginalized identities, abilities and bodies. We humbly strive to be anti-racist and intersectionally-conscious providers, within and beyond the therapeutic space. We include clients of all sexual orientations, gender expressions and relationship structures. We actively pursue open dialogue, continuing education, and immersive experiences to strengthen our skills, awareness, understanding, and empathy. 

Collaboration and Knowledge

As clinicians, we believe we are stronger together than we are apart, which was a motivating factor in Leslie and Mary Kate deciding to combine their successful individual practices: to create a hub for other therapists who want to grow personally and professionally, as a way to best serve their clients. We meet multiple times per week for continuing supervision and education, host guest speakers to further increase the knowledge of our staff, and provide financial support to staff who are looking to further enhance their knowledge and expertise. We also love working with clinicians from other individual and group practices to better serve all those in the Western suburbs.

Leading with Compassion, Empathy and Authenticity

It’s the thing you just can’t teach. When engaging with any clinician or team member at LWC, we want your first impression to be feelings of security, ease, and genuine acknowledgement for who you are. We want you to feel seen. When we embrace our authentic selves throughout sessions, supervision, and consultation, we believe this fosters strong and swifter connections, enabling us to delve into the core of your concerns more effectively. 

Whole-hearted Equity and Inclusion

There’s not enough room here to write why this matters to us. As a practice we welcome all marginalized identities, abilities and bodies. We humbly strive to be anti-racist and intersectionally-conscious providers, within and beyond the therapeutic space. We include clients of all sexual orientations, gender expressions and relationship structures. We actively pursue open dialogue, continuing education, and immersive experiences to strengthen our skills, awareness, understanding, and empathy. 

Collaboration and Knowledge

As clinicians, we believe we are stronger together than we are apart, which was a motivating factor in Leslie and Mary Kate deciding to combine their successful individual practices: to create a hub for other therapists who want to grow personally and professionally, as a way to best serve their clients. We meet multiple times per week for continuing supervision and education, host guest speakers to further increase the knowledge of our staff, and provide financial support to staff who are looking to further enhance their knowledge and expertise. We also love working with clinicians from other individual and group practices to better serve all those in the Western suburbs.

Elevate your journey to personal wellness

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