• Home
  • About Us
    • FAQ
    • Our Team
      • Stephanie Rotman
      • Amanda Jonikaitis-King
      • Wendy Graham
    • Careers
  • Services
    • Individual Therapy
      • Specialty Areas
        • Anxiety
        • ADHD
        • Body Image
        • Burnout & Work Stress
        • Chronic Pain
        • Depression
        • Perfectionism
        • Self-Esteem
        • Trauma & PTSD
        • Women’s Issues
        • Life Transitions
    • Couples Counseling
    • Somatic Therapy
    • Corporate Workshops
  • Resources
    • Videos
    • Blog
    • Book Recommendations
    • External Resources
    • Instagram
  • Current Client Portal
  • Book Now

Now accepting new clients. Contact us to schedule your free 15-minute consultation.

stephanier@embodiedwellnesscenter.com
Embodied Wellness Center, PLLCEmbodied Wellness Center, PLLC
  • Home
  • About Us
    • FAQ
    • Our Team
      • Stephanie Rotman
      • Amanda Jonikaitis-King
      • Wendy Graham
    • Careers
  • Services
    • Individual Therapy
      • Specialty Areas
        • Anxiety
        • ADHD
        • Body Image
        • Burnout & Work Stress
        • Chronic Pain
        • Depression
        • Perfectionism
        • Self-Esteem
        • Trauma & PTSD
        • Women’s Issues
        • Life Transitions
    • Couples Counseling
    • Somatic Therapy
    • Corporate Workshops
  • Resources
    • Videos
    • Blog
    • Book Recommendations
    • External Resources
    • Instagram
  • Current Client Portal
  • Book Now
Amanda Jonikaitis-King, licensed professional counselor

Amanda Jonikaitis-King

MEd, LPC, RYT-200

She/they/their

Staff Psychotherapist

Specialty Areas
    • LGBTQIA+ issues
    • Self-esteem
    • Relationship issues
    • Anxiety
    • Autism
    • ADHD
    • Depression
    • Body image and acceptance
    • Trauma/PTSD

Amanda is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) experienced in working with clients of all ages, from children to adults. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), trauma-sensitive yoga, and Gottman Method Couples Counseling. Amanda specializes in helping people explore their identity, build confidence, and navigate relationships. She has a particular interest and expertise in couples counseling, LGBTQIA+ issues, and neurodiversity, including supporting clients who were diagnosed with Autism later in life. As someone who identifies as queer, she understands the importance of creating a safe and affirming environment where clients from all backgrounds feel seen, supported, and empowered in their healing.

 

When Amanda is not in therapy sessions, she enjoys long walks with her dog, Rossi, reading or listening to audiobooks, watching game shows or Bravo, baking, and trying new coffee shops.

Credentials and Experience:

    • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
    • Master’s in Education from DePaul University
    • Gottman Levels 1 & 2 training
    • EMDR Basic Training
    • Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)
    • National Certified Counselor (NCC)
    • ASCA Diversity Specialist
    • Youth Mental Health First Aid

Therapeutic Modalities:

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
    • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
    • EMDR
    • Somatic Therapy
    • Gottman Method
    • Feminist
    • Culturally-sensitive

Insurances Accepted:

    • Blue Cross & Blue Shield
    • Aetna
    • Out-of-Network
    • Self-Pay
    • Sliding Scale

Populations:

    • Adults
    • Older Adults
    • Couples
Schedule with Amanda
Read Amanda's Blog Posts
Download our free guide featuring 5 beginner-friendly meditations designed to help you start your mindfulness journey with ease.

Bonus Offer!

Sign up with your e-mail address to receive a free mindfulness for beginner's guide!

Contact Us

  • 224-404-0164
  • stephanier@embodiedwellnesscenter.com
  • www.embodiedwellnesscenter.com

Privacy Policy | Good Faith Estimate  | Give Us Feedback

SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER!

E-mail:

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM

You’d probably never interrupt your boss mid-sentence, scroll your phone while they’re talking, or half-listen while thinking about your response. But in relationships, it’s easy to slip into those habits without realizing it.
Feeling heard isn’t about agreeing on everything. It’s about being present, curious, and actually taking in what the other person is saying. The same attention you give in professional spaces can completely shift the way you show up in your relationship.
What would change if your partner felt just as heard as your boss?
.
.
.
#embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #couplescounseling #selfhelptools #marriagecounseling #relationshiptips #healthyrelationships #relationshipadvice #selfawareness #relationships #communication #communicationskillstraining
embodiedwellnesscenter
embodiedwellnesscenter
•
Follow
You’d probably never interrupt your boss mid-sentence, scroll your phone while they’re talking, or half-listen while thinking about your response. But in relationships, it’s easy to slip into those habits without realizing it. Feeling heard isn’t about agreeing on everything. It’s about being present, curious, and actually taking in what the other person is saying. The same attention you give in professional spaces can completely shift the way you show up in your relationship. What would change if your partner felt just as heard as your boss? . . . #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #couplescounseling #selfhelptools #marriagecounseling #relationshiptips #healthyrelationships #relationshipadvice #selfawareness #relationships #communication #communicationskillstraining
5 days ago
View on Instagram |
1/6
Step out of autopilot for one mindful minute.
embodiedwellnesscenter
embodiedwellnesscenter
•
Follow
Step out of autopilot for one mindful minute.
1 week ago
View on Instagram |
2/6
Our most recent newsletter is all about Ahimsa. Ahimsa is a Sanskrit term that means non-harming or nonviolence. Here are some practical ways you can integrate ahimsa into your daily life. For more tips and tricks, subscribe to our newsletter by clicking the link in our bio!
.
.
.
#embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #newsletter #newslettersignup #mentalhealthtips #selfcaretips #chicagomentalhealth #emailnewsletter #ahimsa #nonharming #yoga #yogalife #yogateacher #yogasutras
embodiedwellnesscenter
embodiedwellnesscenter
•
Follow
Our most recent newsletter is all about Ahimsa. Ahimsa is a Sanskrit term that means non-harming or nonviolence. Here are some practical ways you can integrate ahimsa into your daily life. For more tips and tricks, subscribe to our newsletter by clicking the link in our bio! . . . #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #newsletter #newslettersignup #mentalhealthtips #selfcaretips #chicagomentalhealth #emailnewsletter #ahimsa #nonharming #yoga #yogalife #yogateacher #yogasutras
1 week ago
View on Instagram |
3/6
Our most recent newsletter is all about ahimsa, a Sanskrit term that comes from yoga philosophy and is one of the foundational ethical principles in the Yoga Sutras. It’s commonly translated as non-violence, but it's more than that. It's an active practice of care. To learn more about ahimsa and how to incorporate it into your daily life, subscribe to our newsletter by clicking the link in our bio.
.
.
.
#embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #newsletter #newslettersignup #mentalhealthtips #selfcaretips #chicagomentalhealth #emailnewsletter #ahimsa #nonharming #yoga #yogalife #yogateacher #yogasutras
Our most recent newsletter is all about ahimsa, a Sanskrit term that comes from yoga philosophy and is one of the foundational ethical principles in the Yoga Sutras. It’s commonly translated as non-violence, but it's more than that. It's an active practice of care. To learn more about ahimsa and how to incorporate it into your daily life, subscribe to our newsletter by clicking the link in our bio.
.
.
.
#embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #newsletter #newslettersignup #mentalhealthtips #selfcaretips #chicagomentalhealth #emailnewsletter #ahimsa #nonharming #yoga #yogalife #yogateacher #yogasutras
Our most recent newsletter is all about ahimsa, a Sanskrit term that comes from yoga philosophy and is one of the foundational ethical principles in the Yoga Sutras. It’s commonly translated as non-violence, but it's more than that. It's an active practice of care. To learn more about ahimsa and how to incorporate it into your daily life, subscribe to our newsletter by clicking the link in our bio.
.
.
.
#embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #newsletter #newslettersignup #mentalhealthtips #selfcaretips #chicagomentalhealth #emailnewsletter #ahimsa #nonharming #yoga #yogalife #yogateacher #yogasutras
embodiedwellnesscenter
embodiedwellnesscenter
•
Follow
Our most recent newsletter is all about ahimsa, a Sanskrit term that comes from yoga philosophy and is one of the foundational ethical principles in the Yoga Sutras. It’s commonly translated as non-violence, but it's more than that. It's an active practice of care. To learn more about ahimsa and how to incorporate it into your daily life, subscribe to our newsletter by clicking the link in our bio. . . . #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #newsletter #newslettersignup #mentalhealthtips #selfcaretips #chicagomentalhealth #emailnewsletter #ahimsa #nonharming #yoga #yogalife #yogateacher #yogasutras
2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
4/6
While building self-confidence can be a long journey, the answer is simple (although much more challenging in practice!): act the way you want to feel. Research on cognitive dissonance says that when our words don’t match our actions, we change our beliefs to match our actions. So if you act confidently, eventually your brain will start to believe it.
embodiedwellnesscenter
embodiedwellnesscenter
•
Follow
While building self-confidence can be a long journey, the answer is simple (although much more challenging in practice!): act the way you want to feel. Research on cognitive dissonance says that when our words don’t match our actions, we change our beliefs to match our actions. So if you act confidently, eventually your brain will start to believe it.
2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
5/6
Starting your day in stress mode can shape everything that follows: your tone in meetings, your patience with loved ones, even how you hold your body. What if you gave yourself just five minutes in the morning to pause, breathe, and reset before the chaos takes over?�.�.�.�#embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #nervoussystemregulation #morningroutine #mentalwellness #stressawareness #somatictherapy #mindbodyconnection #anxietyrelief #selfregulation #traumainformed #mindfulstart #holisticmentalhealth #emotionalwellness #therapytools #selfcareeveryday #groundingpractices
embodiedwellnesscenter
embodiedwellnesscenter
•
Follow
Starting your day in stress mode can shape everything that follows: your tone in meetings, your patience with loved ones, even how you hold your body. What if you gave yourself just five minutes in the morning to pause, breathe, and reset before the chaos takes over?�.�.�.�#embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #nervoussystemregulation #morningroutine #mentalwellness #stressawareness #somatictherapy #mindbodyconnection #anxietyrelief #selfregulation #traumainformed #mindfulstart #holisticmentalhealth #emotionalwellness #therapytools #selfcareeveryday #groundingpractices
3 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
6/6