Antanet Roberts is a therapist whose presence feels calm, clear, and empowering. She has a natural ability to make people feel understood while offering insight that helps clients move forward with purpose. Her work is shaped by years of community leadership, trauma-informed practice, and a deep commitment to supporting individuals and children and families across Chicago.

As the current President of the Chicago Association of Black Social Workers, Antanet has dedicated her career to creating spaces where people feel seen, valued, and supported. She has been invited into national and international rooms to speak on community wellness and healing. She was also selected as a Chicago delegate for the Sister Cities iSweep Exchange Program in Hamburg, Germany, where she participated in global conversations on trauma, equity, and community care.

Professional Path.

Antanet earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Alabama A and M University and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Southern Adventist University. Her career began in child welfare, a field she served from 2015 to 2023. This work shaped her passion for family systems, advocacy, and helping individuals navigate difficult transitions.

Her experience includes:
• Child welfare advocacy and family stabilization
• Mobile Crisis Response
• Community Mental Health Program management
• EMDR training for trauma work
• International community engagement and cultural collaboration
• Trauma-informed, client-centered care

Antanet has been practicing in the field since 2015. Her clinical style blends compassion, motivation, and cultural understanding with practical tools that support real healing.

Her Therapeutic Approach.

Antanet’s work is grounded in:
• Trauma-informed practice
• Cultural humility
• Strength-based care
• EMDR principles
• Honest and supportive dialogue
• Collaboration and self-discovery

Her sessions feel steady, safe, and human. Clients often describe her presence as motivating and reassuring, and her guidance as clear and thoughtful.

What Clients Can Expect Working With Antanet.

• A therapist who listens deeply and holds space with care
• Honest feedback delivered with warmth
• Support for identity, culture, family relationships, and life transitions
• Tools for managing stress, trauma, and emotional overwhelm
• A grounded presence that helps you feel centered
• Insight that helps you move from confusion to clarity

Why Clients Choose Antanet.

Because she blends professional expertise with heart.
Because she understands community.
Because her presence brings comfort and direction at the same time.
Because she believes in your ability to grow and heal.

Antanet’s work is rooted in the belief that healing is a journey. She walks with clients as they rebuild, reconnect with their strengths, and move toward a more grounded and purposeful life.

If you are looking for a therapist who brings experience, compassion, leadership, and cultural understanding into every session, Antanet is the right fit for you.