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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
    • Blog
    • Book Recommendations
    • External Resources
    • Instagram
  • Contact Us
  • Current Client Portal
  • Book Now
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. 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. 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.

Learn More About My Therapeutic Approach

Our Unique Approach

Explore somatic therapy for anxiety and trauma. Learn how body-based techniques support nervous system regulation, stress relief, and lasting emotional healing.

Somatic

We go beyond just talking by incorporating body-based practices that help you feel more present, regulated, and connected to yourself.

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Practical

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

Research-based therapy techniques at Embodied Wellness Center

Evidence-Based

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

Holistic therapy approach at Embodied Wellness Center for comprehensive wellbeing

Holistic

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

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Compassionate

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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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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A lot of people who are used to taking care of everyone else  don’t allow space to receive support from others. Maybe they convince themselves it’s “not that bad,” it may feel like a burden to others, or that they can’t trust others to show up for them. 

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You can be the strong one and still need support. A lot of people who are used to taking care of everyone else don’t allow space to receive support from others. Maybe they convince themselves it’s “not that bad,” it may feel like a burden to others, or that they can’t trust others to show up for them. This is the truth: You don’t have to hit rock bottom to need and deserve support or rest. You can’t be there for everyone all the time. It’s okay to ask for help.
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You were never meant to operate at full capacity 24/7. Perfectionism convinces you that anything less than 100% is failure… but most of the time, it’s actually balance. Also, we hold ourselves to an unreasonably high standard, so giving 80% instead of 100% probably won't even be noticeable to others. How can you scale back from 100% effort to 80% effort? . . . #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #perfectionism #burnoutrecovery #worklifebalance #mentalhealthmatters #selfcompassion #highachievers #anxietyhelp #stressmanagement #mindbodyconnection #somatichealing #therapytools #healingjourney #mindfulnesspractice
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This Mental Health Month, we're here to remind you that you don’t have to be in crisis to start therapy. A lot of people wait until things feel unbearable before they reach out. But therapy isn’t just for when everything falls apart. You can, and probably should, start at any time. Click the link in bio to get started.
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This Mental Health Month, we're here to remind you that you don’t have to be in crisis to start therapy. A lot of people wait until things feel unbearable before they reach out. But therapy isn’t just for when everything falls apart. You can, and probably should, start at any time. Click the link in bio to get started.
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This Mental Health Month, we're here to remind you that you don’t have to be in crisis to start therapy. A lot of people wait until things feel unbearable before they reach out. But therapy isn’t just for when everything falls apart. You can, and probably should, start at any time. Click the link in bio to get started.
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This Mental Health Month, we're here to remind you that you don’t have to be in crisis to start therapy. A lot of people wait until things feel unbearable before they reach out. But therapy isn’t just for when everything falls apart. You can, and probably should, start at any time. Click the link in bio to get started.
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This Mental Health Month, we're here to remind you that you don’t have to be in crisis to start therapy. A lot of people wait until things feel unbearable before they reach out. But therapy isn’t just for when everything falls apart. You can, and probably should, start at any time. Click the link in bio to get started. . . . #therapyhelps #mentalhealthmatters #starttherapy #anxietysupport #burnoutrecovery #selfgrowthjourney #somatictherapy #emotionalwellness #mindbodyconnection #selfawareness #chicagotherapist #wellnessjourney #healingjourney #stressmanagement #mentalwellbeing #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig
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