Hi! 👋 I'm Akila from Chicago! 😊

Akila, the travel agent

I'm the co-owner of a travel agency, 312 travel. As a therapist, I use travel and music as my own therapy! When they come together, it's even more magical! So, as a travel agent, I want to make your travel dreams come true - escape the everyday and find your happy place!

• Book GC'26 and Save Puppies!

Help me save puppies GC FAM! 😍

The goofball in this pic is my rescue baby Dozer! His name is Dozer because he runs into things head-first like a bulldozer and also dozes all day like it’s his job! I adopted Dozer from Players for Pits.
PFP does amazing work and takes on some of the toughest rescue cases. It’s a cause near and dear to my (and dozer’s) heart.
Help me save more puppies like Dozie and and raise funds for this amazing organization. If you book your next Groove Cruise with me, I will donate $50 to PFP in your name and both Dozer and I will be grateful to you!

• Come book your GC'26!

Akila, the therapist

I am a licensed clinical therapist in Chicago, Illinois. I have also been a school social worker for Chicago Public Schools for 22 years! I’m passionate about helping people and guiding them to strategies that lead to the meaningful and lasting change they seek in their lives.

• More about my practice

Samsara Wellness

Samsara is a Sanskrit word that means ‘the whole universe’ and signifies 'cyclic change'. I chose Samsara Wellness as the name of my therapy practice because I believe in helping clients connect to their whole selves so they can be their best selves! Samsara Wellness provides extra support and guidance through challenging situations or if you’re just ready to move in a new direction in your life. I provide psychotherapy and somatic therapy to connect the mind, body, and emotions.

• Embrace your Evolution

• Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources

Not in Illinois?

If you are looking for a therapist in your area:
Psychologytoday
Zocdoc
Therapyden
Please reach out to national mental health hotline by calling 988 If you need emotional support.

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Dancesafe
Illinois harm reduction and recovery coalition
Zendo Project