Ankur Varma, LCPC
Ankur Varma, LCPC is a Licensed Psychotherapist and co-founder of ThinkGoodTherapy. Ankur has worked for over a decade in community mental health and group practice, with specific expertise in working with cultural identity, ADHD, mood issues, anxiety, trauma, men’s health, and weight loss. Ankur works with his clients to instill hope and confidence as they navigate life challenges and changes.
He also recognizes a need to build trust as you work towards your goals, using a relatable and sometimes even humor-based approach to connect and support you through this process. Ankur uses a holistic perspective to engage all aspects of health in the therapeutic process, including emotional, cognitive, and physical health.
Ankur, along with his wife, co-founded Brown Man Therapy, a non-profit organization focused on normalizing dialogue and advocating for action for South Asian men’s mental health. Ankur uses this platform to promote education, awareness, and community-building.
Previously, Ankur has worked in education and various leadership positions, including as a clinical supervisor, Training Director, and Program Director in numerous Chicagoland communities.
Outside of work, Ankur enjoys cooking, traveling with his wife, and sports, especially soccer. Ankur is of Indian heritage and moved to Chicago from Cincinnati, Ohio.
