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    • Individual Therapy
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        • Anxiety
        • ADHD
        • Body Image
        • Burnout & Work Stress
        • Chronic Pain
        • Depression
        • Perfectionism
        • Self-Esteem
        • Trauma & PTSD
        • Women’s Issues
        • Life Transitions
    • Couples Counseling
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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. 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.

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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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Natalie Polupan, LCSW, therapist at Embodied Wellness Center, providing virtual therapy for adults in Illinois specializing in anxiety, burnout, depression, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges.

Natalie Polupan

MSW, LCSW

Staff Psychotherapist

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It doesn’t feel real to say that Embodied Wellness Center turns FIVE years old this month. Where has time gone?! What started as an idea that once felt far off is now something I get to live every day. Five years ago, I was navigating a lot of self-doubt and wondering if I could actually bring my vision to life. I’m so grateful I didn’t listen to the voice that told me to play it safe.
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For me, Embodied Wellness Center was never just about opening a therapy practice. It was about creating something that aligned with what I truly believe in: integrating the mind and body, helping people slow down, reconnect with themselves, and live more intentionally. Ironically, building this practice has been part of my own journey toward finding that same balance and alignment I help my clients work toward. The work we do here is deeply personal, and it’s something I feel incredibly grateful to share with others.
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EWC has grown in ways I couldn't have possibly imagined five years ago. AND we're only just getting started. I have so many more hopes and dreams for EWC— some that will take time, and some that are currently in the works. Specifically, we will soon be expanding our somatic offerings to help the general public (not just our therapy clients) find more calm, balance, and mindfulness in their daily lives. 
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It doesn’t feel real to say that Embodied Wellness Center turns FIVE years old this month. Where has time gone?! What started as an idea that once felt far off is now something I get to live every day. Five years ago, I was navigating a lot of self-doubt and wondering if I could actually bring my vision to life. I’m so grateful I didn’t listen to the voice that told me to play it safe. . For me, Embodied Wellness Center was never just about opening a therapy practice. It was about creating something that aligned with what I truly believe in: integrating the mind and body, helping people slow down, reconnect with themselves, and live more intentionally. Ironically, building this practice has been part of my own journey toward finding that same balance and alignment I help my clients work toward. The work we do here is deeply personal, and it’s something I feel incredibly grateful to share with others. . EWC has grown in ways I couldn't have possibly imagined five years ago. AND we're only just getting started. I have so many more hopes and dreams for EWC— some that will take time, and some that are currently in the works. Specifically, we will soon be expanding our somatic offerings to help the general public (not just our therapy clients) find more calm, balance, and mindfulness in their daily lives. . To our community: whether you’ve worked with us, followed along on social media, or are just getting to know us, thank you for being here. We truly wouldn’t be here without you. . Here’s to five years, and everything still to come! . . . #smallbusinessgrowth #womenownedbusiness #therapypractice #somatictherapy #mindbodyconnection #holistichealing #healingjourney #communitysupport #entrepreneurlife #purposefulwork #growthandhealing #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig
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Strong doesn’t mean doing it all alone. You don't have to be the one who holds it together all the time, never drops the ball, never asks for help, or be the one everyone relies on. That can feel heavy, isolating, and exhausting. . Real strength is knowing when to let someone show up for you. It’s asking for support before you hit your limit. It’s allowing yourself to be human. You don’t have to carry everything just because you can. . Therapy can be one of those places where you don’t have to perform or have it all figured out. A space where you can put things down for a moment, be supported, and not have to do it alone. We'd love to help. If you'd like to learn more or get started, click the link in or bio. . . . #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #mentalhealth #anxiety #burnout #peoplepleasing #perfectionism #selfworth #selfcompassion #boundaries #healingjourney #mindfulness #somatictherapy #chicagotherapist #therapy #mentalhealthmatters #wellness
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