Hello. I’m Roger Cahak, MA, LPC, CTP
What does a career in media and communications have in common with mental health counseling? The connection is “story,” which is at the heart of both of these crafts. In my 25+ years of work as a writer, filmmaker, journalist, and media executive, I have facilitated connection, catharsis, and emotional engagement. I’m curious about what makes people tick. That curiosity, coupled with advanced listening skills and authentic empathy, has defined my storytelling and, now, my approach to counseling clients. I use my education, skills, and accumulated life experience to mentor people through the challenges they face. In short, I help clients become the authors of their stories.
I am a licensed psychotherapist in Chicago, with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I work primarily with men in both individual and group therapy, as well as couples who are seeking relational support and guidance. My work encompasses adults of all ages, races, cultures, and fully embraces members of the LGBTQ+ community. As a writer, I am a regular contributor to Psychology Today and Medium.
I am a proponent of active listening, ongoing self-improvement, healthy masculinity, and integrative wellness. My approach to life centers on the precepts of gratitude, connection, empathy, integrity, accountability, and transparency.
Roger M. Cahak 