Why 'Anda'?
"Anda" comes from the Rwandese language Kinyarwanda which means "to grow" - mentally, spiritually, and collectively. It captures our mission to foster healing, transformation, and upward movement in the communities we serve - beginning with ourselves.
Our Mission: Healing Communities
To provide culturally-competent, trauma-informed mental healthcare that honors the diverse identities and experiences of Medicaid communities.
Accessible Care
Removing financial and cultural barriers to mental healthcare
Clinical Excellence
Evidence-based treatments delivered with cultural competency
Innovation
AI-powered technology that enhances human connection
Our Values
Anda Therapy Group was founded by mental health professionals who recognized the critical need for accessible, culturally-responsive care in underserved communities. We built our practice on the belief that effective therapy must honor each person's cultural identity, lived experiences, and community context.
Compassion First
We lead with empathy and understanding in every interaction, recognizing the humanity in every person we serve.
Collective Accountability
We take shared responsibility for outcomes, supporting each other and our communities through challenges and successes.
Relentless Drive
We pursue our mission with unwavering determination, constantly pushing boundaries to expand access to quality care.
Adaptive Strategy
We remain flexible and responsive, evolving our approaches based on community needs and emerging opportunities.
Meet Our Team
Our licensed professionals and specialists are dedicated to delivering culturally-responsive, trauma-informed care
Martin Beck
Founder & Owner
As the Founder and Owner of Anda Therapy Group, I am passionate about making quality mental health care accessible to all individuals and families.
Dr. Tony Faseeh Salaam
Clinical Director
Dr. Tony Salaam brings over two decades of dedicated service in social work, focused on trauma-informed care for marginalized communities.
Dr. Sidney Joseph
Therapist
Dr. Sidney Joseph's story begins on the Southeast and South sides of Chicago, committed to making a lasting impact on his community.
Tusani Gates
Organizational Development Consultant
Tusani is an emerging leader in organizational development and social work, bringing clinical insight with business acumen.
Lutgardis Ineza Ukangutse
Data Automation Specialist
As the Data Automation Specialist at Anda Therapy Group, Ineza Ukangutse plays a key role in optimizing the systems that power our hybrid therapy model.
Join Our Mission
We're building a team of passionate clinicians committed to serving Medicaid communities with excellence and cultural humility.
Strategic Partnerships
Collaborating with community organizations to expand access and improve care coordination.
Integrated care delivery across 15+ community health centers
Mental health support for students and families
Direct partnerships for seamless care coordination
Become a Partner
Join our network of community partners committed to improving mental health outcomes for underserved populations.
Contact Information
Get in touch with our team
Important: Do not submit personal health information (PHI) by email—use the secure portal.
Business Address
6127 South University AvenueChicago, Illinois, 60637
Phone
312-767-7185
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday-Friday