Ayna Kaur Virk, MA, NCC, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Chicago, Illinois, who supports individuals, couples, and families navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and identity exploration. Rooted in a multicultural and narrative-focused approach, she integrates DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and somatic (body) focused therapies to help clients reclaim their stories and move through life transitions.
Rooted in her Christian faith, Ayna’s worldview shapes the empathy and care she brings into the therapy room. She holds a deep passion for young adult ministry, hoping to bridge the gap between Jesus and therapy. Ayna has also engaged in speaking and writing engagements, sharing insights on mental health, faith, and cultural identity.
A counselor reflects on her own anxieties in this honest and vulnerable opinion piece. Our lives can be so frantic that we neglect meeting with God for crucial perspective. Only when we do, do we realize how futile are our attempts to fill the void with our busy "doings". The solution to peace and fulfillment is to sit at Jesus' feet.
