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  • 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
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Embodiment is the state of feeling deeply connected and in tune with your body and senses.

We navigate and experience the world through our bodies without much awareness that we’re even doing that. Most of us don’t have a daily practice of coming home to our bodies. It is often only when we feel tension or pain that we pause to pay attention to our bodies. Embodiment is learning to feel and sense our bodies. It entails quieting the constant mental chatter and experiencing the body through direct, mindful presence. By cultivating a profound awareness of our bodies, we tap into a source of wisdom and intuition that lies dormant within us. This practice allows us to navigate life with greater clarity, fostering a deeper understanding of ourselves and our experiences.

Explore the Power of Embodiment
Embodiment is the state of feeling deeply connected and in tune with your body and senses.

We navigate and experience the world through our bodies without much awareness of it. Most of us don’t have a daily practice of coming home to our bodies. It is often only when we feel tension or pain that we pause to pay attention to our bodies. Embodiment is learning to feel and sense our bodies. It entails quieting the constant mental chatter and experiencing the body through direct, mindful presence.  By cultivating a profound awareness of our bodies, we tap into a source of wisdom and intuition that lies dormant within us. This practice allows us to navigate life with greater clarity, fostering a deeper understanding of ourselves and our experiences.

Explore the Power of Embodiment
Founder of Embodied Wellness Center

Hi, I'm Stephanie!

I started Embodied Wellness Center because of my own frustrations with the way our healthcare system handles mental and physical health difficulties. When I was seeking treatment for a spinal injury, I felt exhausted trying to relay information from one specialist to another, with each provider only addressing one part of the problem. Meanwhile, I was grappling with mental health difficulties that were a direct result of my injuries, a struggle I still deal with as I live with chronic pain. This inspired me to find a better way to treat both physical and mental health together.

Following my spinal injury, I turned to yoga because it was one of the few physical activities I could engage in given my physical limitations. Through my yoga practice, I gained so much more than a physical exercise, especially for my mental health. My own healing journey led me to create Embodied Wellness Center, a place where physical and mental health are integrated and treated as one.

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You'll leave each session with clear, actionable steps you can take between sessions to set you up for success.

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Evidence-Based

Our team stays up to date on the latest research findings and uses cutting-edge, research-based techniques in our sessions.

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Holistic

Our interdisciplinary approach focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing to create long-lasting, widespread change.

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We understand that finding a therapist that you can connect with can be difficult. We aim to create a warm and welcoming environment for our clients.

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At Embodied Wellness Center, we focus on wellness rather than illness.

Traditional mental health treatment focuses on assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental illness. Holistic psychotherapy focuses on treating the whole person rather than an illness or a specific symptom he or she may be experiencing. Our sessions may explore various aspects of your life, including social relationships, habits, sleep patterns, diet and exercise, work/life balance, and living situation to help us gain a fuller understanding of your experiences and concerns. Additionally, we may combine traditional talk therapy with techniques like mindfulness, somatic therapy, or EMDR. Through this multifaceted approach, we will help you create balance, resilience, and well-being, rather than simply alleviating symptoms.

At Embodied Wellness Center, we focus on wellness rather than illness.

Traditional mental health treatment focuses on assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental illness. Holistic psychotherapy focuses on treating the whole person rather than an illness or a specific symptom he or she may be experiencing. Our sessions may explore various aspects of your life, including social relationships, habits, sleep patterns, diet and exercise, work/life balance, and living situation to help us gain a fuller understanding of your experiences and concerns. Additionally, we may combine traditional talk therapy with techniques like mindfulness, somatic therapy, or EMDR. Through this multifaceted approach, we will help you create balance, resilience, and well-being, rather than simply alleviating symptoms.

Embodied Wellness Center is a virtual integrative healthcare practice

We understand the busy life you lead. You have enough on your plate, so the last thing you need to worry about is getting to and from another appointment. With our convenient telehealth options, you can attend sessions from the comfort of your own home so that you don’t have to miss out on therapy because of challenges like commute times, scheduling, parking, and location.
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Meet Our Team

Stephanie Rotman, licensed clinical professional counselor

Stephanie Rotman

MA, LCPC, RYT, CCTP-II, TIYT

Founder, Psychotherapist

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Amanda Jonikaitis-King, licensed professional counselor

Amanda Jonikaitis-King

MEd, LPC, RYT, NCC

Staff Psychotherapist

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Wendy Graham

MS, LCPC, NCC

Staff Psychotherapist

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If you’ve ever struggled to journal while your heart was racing, or meditate while your thoughts felt out of control, you’re not alone. Many people walk away from these experiences believing coping skills “don’t work” or that they’re doing something wrong. More often than not, the issue isn’t the coping skill itself. It’s when and how it’s being used.
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If you’ve ever struggled to journal while your heart was racing, or meditate while your thoughts felt out of control, you’re not alone. Many people walk away from these experiences believing coping skills “don’t work” or that they’re doing something wrong. More often than not, the issue isn’t the coping skill itself. It’s when and how it’s being used. . Our newest blog posts highlights which coping skills to use based on how you're feeling. Link in bio. . . . #copingskills #nervoussystemregulation #anxietytools #mentalhealthawareness #somatictherapy #mindbodyconnection #stressrelief #emotionalregulation #fightorflight #mentalhealthtips #therapytools #mindfulnesspractice #traumainformed #burnoutrecovery #selfregulation #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig
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Tight shoulders from being hunched over your computer all day? Try these yoga poses to release tension, improve posture, and give your neck and shoulders a break.
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Tight shoulders from being hunched over your computer all day? Try these yoga poses to release tension, improve posture, and give your neck and shoulders a break.
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Anxiety has a way of making everything feel urgent, catastrophic, and personal. Instead of trying to “get rid of it,” try getting curious about it. When you slow your thoughts down into questions, you shift from reacting to responding. You move from spiraling to problem-solving. From fear to perspective.
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Anxiety has a way of making everything feel urgent, catastrophic, and personal. Instead of trying to “get rid of it,” try getting curious about it. When you slow your thoughts down into questions, you shift from reacting to responding. You move from spiraling to problem-solving. From fear to perspective. . Save this for the next time your mind starts racing.
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We're excited to announce that we're growing our team! We are a woman-owned, Chicago-based integrative mental health group practice looking to add a full- or part-time psychotherapists to our team. We are seeking thoughtful, passionate clinicians with strong interest and training in somatic therapies such as Somatic Experiencing (SE), yoga therapy, dance/movement therapy (DMT), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, EMDR, Reiki, breathwork, or mindfulness-based practices. Our ideal candidate is experienced (preferably in private practice) and enjoys working both independently and as part of a collaborative team. We especially welcome clinicians who are interested in stepping into leadership or supervisory roles as our practice continues to grow. Click the link in our bio to learn more and apply!
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We're excited to announce that we're growing our team! We are a woman-owned, Chicago-based integrative mental health group practice looking to add a full- or part-time psychotherapists to our team. We are seeking thoughtful, passionate clinicians with strong interest and training in somatic therapies such as Somatic Experiencing (SE), yoga therapy, dance/movement therapy (DMT), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, EMDR, Reiki, breathwork, or mindfulness-based practices. Our ideal candidate is experienced (preferably in private practice) and enjoys working both independently and as part of a collaborative team. We especially welcome clinicians who are interested in stepping into leadership or supervisory roles as our practice continues to grow. Click the link in our bio to learn more and apply! . . . #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #chicagotherapists #illinoistherapists #hiringtherapists #mentalhealthjobs #therapistsofinstagram #somatictherapy #emdrtherapist #privatepracticejobs #grouppractice #counselingjobs #lcpc #lcsw #lmft #holistictherapy #integrativementalhealth
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There is a Zen proverb that goes something like this: “If you don’t have time to meditate for an hour everyday, you should meditate for two hours.” The busier life gets, the more beneficial mindfulness becomes. It helps us slow down, reset, and stay grounded amid the chaos. Even just a minute or two can make a difference; it’s not about the length, but the practice of coming back to yourself. Start small. Your mind and body will thank you.
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There is a Zen proverb that goes something like this: “If you don’t have time to meditate for an hour everyday, you should meditate for two hours.” The busier life gets, the more beneficial mindfulness becomes. It helps us slow down, reset, and stay grounded amid the chaos. Even just a minute or two can make a difference; it’s not about the length, but the practice of coming back to yourself. Start small. Your mind and body will thank you.
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Half-smiling and willing hands is a technique from Dialectical Behavior Therapy that helps soften judgment and resistance. The body and mind are deeply connected, so when we shift our posture or facial expression, even subtly, it impacts our emotional state. This practice isn’t about forcing positivity or pretending everything is okay. It’s about signaling openness and willingness, especially when judgment or tension shows up.
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Half-smiling and willing hands is a technique from Dialectical Behavior Therapy that helps soften judgment and resistance. The body and mind are deeply connected, so when we shift our posture or facial expression, even subtly, it impacts our emotional state. This practice isn’t about forcing positivity or pretending everything is okay. It’s about signaling openness and willingness, especially when judgment or tension shows up. . . . #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #newsletter #newslettersignup #mentalhealthtips #selfcaretips #chicagomentalhealth #emailnewsletter #nonjudgment #selfcompassion #loveyourself #relationships #healthyrelationships #selflove #selfacceptance
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