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Holiday Blues

Holiday Blues

Fall and winter are exciting times for many! So many holidays, family time, and if you’re lucky, days off of work/school. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? Well, its not that way for everyone. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has done a...

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Trigger Warning: Pet Death

Trigger Warning: Pet Death

This blog post is a bit different than previous ones; while this will serve as an informative post that will explore the grieving process and ways to cope and slowly heal after the loss of a furry family member, it will also serve as a healing device for the author,...

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September is Suicide Prevention Month

September is Suicide Prevention Month

According to the CDC, in 2022, over 49,000 people died by suicide. That equates to 1 death every 11 minutes. Even with these staggering statistics, folks are still scared to talk about this. No one is educating us on these statistics that are life changing. Why aren’t...

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What Is Mindfulness?

What Is Mindfulness?

Focus On This Moment. Right Here. Right Now. Mindfulness: we hear that word a lot and we see social media posts about it constantly. What is mindfulness? The American Psychological Association defines mindfulness as the “awareness of one’s internal states and...

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The Impact of Healing Trauma through EMDR

The Impact of Healing Trauma through EMDR

(PTSD), as well as other psychiatric, mental health disorders, and somatic symptoms. It’s intended to treat psychological disorders to alleviate suffering and to assist individuals to reach their potential for development. EMDR is a comprehensive and safe way to...

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FAQ

1. How do I get started with therapy?
Getting started is easy. Contact our practice to request an appointment, and our team can help you determine the best next step based on your needs, availability, insurance, and preferences.

If you’re not sure what type of therapist or service you need, that’s okay. You don’t have to have everything figured out before reaching out. Our team can help connect you with a therapist who is a good fit.

2. What if I don’t know what kind of therapy I need?
You don’t need to diagnose yourself before contacting us.

During the initial process, we’ll learn more about what you’re experiencing and what you’re hoping to accomplish. From there, we can help determine which type of therapist or service may be most appropriate.

3. How do I know which therapist is right for me?
Finding the right therapist is an important part of successful treatment. We consider factors such as your concerns, goals, preferred therapeutic approach, availability, location, etc.

If you’re unsure who would be the best fit, our team can help guide you.

4. Do you offer in-person therapy?
Yes. We offer in-person appointments at our Illinois locations, Bloomingdale and Bolingbrook subject to therapist availability.
5. Do you offer telehealth?
Yes. We offer telehealth appointments for eligible clients, subject to clinical, insurance, and other applicable requirements.
6. Do you accept insurance?
Yes. We are an insurance-based mental health practice and work with participating insurance plans.

Because insurance participation can vary by therapist, service, location, and plan, we recommend contacting our office to confirm whether your specific insurance plan can be used for your requested service.

7. How often will I need therapy?
There isn’t one schedule that works for everyone.

Your therapist will work with you to determine an appropriate frequency based on your concerns, goals, treatment needs, and progress. Your treatment plan can also change as your needs change.

8. Do you provide emergency mental health services?
Our practice provides outpatient mental health services and is not a substitute for emergency medical or psychiatric care.

If you are experiencing an immediate emergency or believe you may be in danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need immediate support, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

Your mental health starts with you. Let us help you on your journey.

(If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to your local emergency room.)