Pedro Cabrera

LSW

Bilingual Therapist

About Pedro Cabrera

Whether it’s stress that’s been building for months, a relationship that feels stuck, or a habit you can’t seem to shake on your own, sometimes the most helpful thing is simply having someone in your corner — in the language that feels most like home.

Hola, soy Peter — I’m Peter Cabrera, a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Social Worker (LSW) at Ellie Mental Health in Lincolnwood, IL. I hold a bachelor’s degree in social work from Northeastern Illinois University and a master’s degree from the Jane Addams College of Social Work in Chicago, where I specialized in mental health. I work with clients of all ages, from individuals to couples to families.

Over the years I’ve worked with individuals, couples, and families facing substance use, relationship difficulties, and emotional stress. Using a trauma-informed approach, I aim to create a warm, non-judgmental space where we can work together to build insight, resilience, and a stronger sense of well-being — supporting you in managing emotions and relationships and developing the skills to lead a more meaningful life.

My clinical interests include substance use, relationship and couples concerns, and emotional stress, approached through a trauma-informed, insight-oriented lens tailored to clients of every age — individuals, couples, and families alike. I’m also currently pursuing my interest in sound therapy, exploring ways to bring music into the therapeutic process.

Outside of my work, I’m a musician and guitarist who enjoys repairing and restoring guitars and exploring the deeper meaning behind song lyrics. Analyzing how music reflects our inner experiences — and the emotions that connect us all — keeps me grounded and fuels the empathy and curiosity I bring into the therapy room. My influences range from David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and The Beatles to Ravi and Anushka Shankar, Sting, Mr. Rogers, Paco de Lucia, Niccolò Paganini, Mozart, and Beethoven.

If you’re looking for a bilingual, trauma-informed therapist to help you or your family move toward resilience and well-being, I’d welcome the chance to work with you. Contact Ellie Mental Health in Lincolnwood to schedule a session with Peter.