OUR STORY

Sankofa Tree Counseling was born from the belief that healing requires both roots and wings. Our name carries two powerful symbols: the baobab tree, known across Africa as the Tree of Life, and the Sankofa bird, which teaches us to “go back and fetch what is lost.” Together, they remind us that true healing comes from grounding ourselves in the strength of our past while reaching toward growth and transformation in the future.

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Founded as the Illinois branch of ErLaMore Counseling & Consultation PLLC, Sankofa Tree Counseling is more than a practice — it is a community. We were created to meet the needs of individuals, couples, and families who deserve therapy that is inclusive, culturally affirming, and unapologetically transformative. Our team brings together clinicians who specialize in trauma, addictions, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC mental health, mood disorders, and relational healing.

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Our story is rooted in the recognition that too many people have been underserved, misunderstood, or excluded in traditional therapy spaces. Sankofa Tree Counseling exists to change that. We return to ancestral wisdom, cultural truth, and lived experience as we guide clients in reclaiming their stories and creating futures full of possibility.

At Sankofa Tree Counseling, we don’t just offer therapy. We offer a journey back to self, a return to wholeness, and the chance to stand tall — like the baobab — with deep roots and wide branches.