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  • 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
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Suicide
Suicide Hotline

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Suicide Prevention Hotline

1-800-827-7571

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Community Crisis Center

847-697-2380

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Substance Use
Illinois Helpline for Opioids & Other Substances

1-833-234-6343 or text ‘HELP’ to 833-234

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Poison Control Emergency Number

1-800-222-1222

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SAMHSA’s National Helpline

1-800-662-HELP (4357)

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Alcohol Treatment Referral Hotline

1-800-252-6465

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National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Hopeline

1-800-622-2255

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Cocaine Hotline

1-800-262-2463

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Be Sober Hotline

1-800-BE-SOBER (237-6237)

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Abuse/Violence
National Sexual Assault Hotline

1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

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National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

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Family Violence Helpline

1-800-996-6228

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Illinois Elder Abuse Hotline

1-866-800-1409

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Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453)

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Domestic Violence Crisis Line

1-800-603-HELP (4357)

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Illinois Domestic Violence Helpline

1-877-863-6338

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Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-24-ABUSE (252-2873)

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Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline

1-888-293-2080

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Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorder Helpline

1-800-931-2237

Available Mon-Thurs: 10am-8pm & Fri: 10am-4pm CDT

Eating Disorder Center

1-888-236-1188

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LGBTQ+
LGBT National Hotline

1-888-843-4564

Available Mon-Fri: 3pm-11pm, Sat: 11am-4pm CDT

Trevor Project

Support for LGBTQ+ youth ages 24 & under who are in crisis

1-866-488-7386 or text ‘START’ to 678-678

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Pride Institute

Chemical dependency/mental health referral and information hotline for the LGBTQ community.

1-800-547-7433

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Trans Lifeline

1-877-565-8860

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Relationships
The Gottman Institute
Mindfulness
Mindful.org
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SAMHSA’s National Helpline

Offers local referrals for mental health and substance abuse treatment

1-800-662-HELP (4357)

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NAMI Helpline

1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

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Crisis Text Line

Text ‘SUPPORT’ to 741-741

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United Way Crisis Line

1-800-233-HELP (4357)

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Veteran’s Crisis Line

1-800-273-8255

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Panic Disorder Information Hotline

1-800-64-PANIC (72642)

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Community Crisis Center

Support for any type of crisis in the Chicago metropolitan area

847-697-2380

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Community Counseling Centers of Chicago Crisis Line

773-769-0205

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Illinois Warm Line

1 (866) 359-7953 – Select “The Warm Line”

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Call4Calm

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Text ‘TALK’ (or HABLAR for Spanish) to 552020

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Judgment often shows up so fast we don’t even realize it’s happening. One small pause can change everything. . These questions are meant to help you slow down, get curious, and create a little space between you and the inner critic. . This month’s newsletter is all about practicing nonjudgment in real, human ways. If this resonates, you can find more reflections and simple practices in our newsletter. Link in bio to join.
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Judgment often shows up so fast we don’t even realize it’s happening. One small pause can change everything. . These questions are meant to help you slow down, get curious, and create a little space between you and the inner critic. . This month’s newsletter is all about practicing nonjudgment in real, human ways. If this resonates, you can find more reflections and simple practices in our newsletter. Link in bio to join.
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Worry isn't always bad-- sometimes worry can help us prepare for stressful situations. For example, if you're worried about a job interview, worry can be helpful by leading us to research the company, practice answering interview questions, or look up directions to get to the interview. Worry becomes unhelpful, however, when it causes negative emotional states like anxiety, fear, or self-defeat. Use this chart to help you identify helpful versus unhelpful worry. For unhelpful worry, cognitive defusion can be useful. Cognitive defusion is creating distance between ourselves and our thoughts. There are many different ways to practice cognitive defusion, but this post offers numerous suggestions for de-fusing yourself from your thoughts. Which technique have you found useful? For more information on cognitive defusion, click the link in our bio to read the latest post. . . . #cognitivedefusion #acttherapy #mindfulnesspractice #anxietyrelief #overthinking #mentalhealthtools #somatictherapy #stressmanagement #intrusivethoughts #emotionalregulation #mindbodyconnection #therapytools #chicagotherapist #mentalwellness #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig
Worry isn't always bad-- sometimes worry can help us prepare for stressful situations. For example, if you're worried about a job interview, worry can be helpful by leading us to research the company, practice answering interview questions, or look up directions to get to the interview. Worry becomes unhelpful, however, when it causes negative emotional states like anxiety, fear, or self-defeat. Use this chart to help you identify helpful versus unhelpful worry. For unhelpful worry, cognitive defusion can be useful. Cognitive defusion is creating distance between ourselves and our thoughts. There are many different ways to practice cognitive defusion, but this post offers numerous suggestions for de-fusing yourself from your thoughts. Which technique have you found useful? For more information on cognitive defusion, click the link in our bio to read the latest post. . . . #cognitivedefusion #acttherapy #mindfulnesspractice #anxietyrelief #overthinking #mentalhealthtools #somatictherapy #stressmanagement #intrusivethoughts #emotionalregulation #mindbodyconnection #therapytools #chicagotherapist #mentalwellness #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig
Worry isn't always bad-- sometimes worry can help us prepare for stressful situations. For example, if you're worried about a job interview, worry can be helpful by leading us to research the company, practice answering interview questions, or look up directions to get to the interview. Worry becomes unhelpful, however, when it causes negative emotional states like anxiety, fear, or self-defeat. Use this chart to help you identify helpful versus unhelpful worry. For unhelpful worry, cognitive defusion can be useful. Cognitive defusion is creating distance between ourselves and our thoughts. There are many different ways to practice cognitive defusion, but this post offers numerous suggestions for de-fusing yourself from your thoughts. Which technique have you found useful? For more information on cognitive defusion, click the link in our bio to read the latest post. . . . #cognitivedefusion #acttherapy #mindfulnesspractice #anxietyrelief #overthinking #mentalhealthtools #somatictherapy #stressmanagement #intrusivethoughts #emotionalregulation #mindbodyconnection #therapytools #chicagotherapist #mentalwellness #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig
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Worry isn't always bad-- sometimes worry can help us prepare for stressful situations. For example, if you're worried about a job interview, worry can be helpful by leading us to research the company, practice answering interview questions, or look up directions to get to the interview. Worry becomes unhelpful, however, when it causes negative emotional states like anxiety, fear, or self-defeat. Use this chart to help you identify helpful versus unhelpful worry. For unhelpful worry, cognitive defusion can be useful. Cognitive defusion is creating distance between ourselves and our thoughts. There are many different ways to practice cognitive defusion, but this post offers numerous suggestions for de-fusing yourself from your thoughts. Which technique have you found useful? For more information on cognitive defusion, click the link in our bio to read the latest post. . . . #cognitivedefusion #acttherapy #mindfulnesspractice #anxietyrelief #overthinking #mentalhealthtools #somatictherapy #stressmanagement #intrusivethoughts #emotionalregulation #mindbodyconnection #therapytools #chicagotherapist #mentalwellness #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig
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Hi! I wanted to reintroduce myself and tell you a little of my story in case you’re new here. I’m Stephanie Rotman, founder, owner, and psychotherapist at Embodied Wellness Center. . I actually knew as soon as I entered high school that I wanted to become a therapist. I’ve always been drawn to understanding people, emotions, and what helps us heal. . Long before I opened this practice, I was a competitive figure skater. An intense spinal injury ended my skating career and significantly limited my physical activity for a while. At the same time, 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. . Following my spinal injury, I turned to yoga because it was one of the few physical activities I could do given my physical limitations. Through my yoga practice, I gained so much more than a physical exercise, especially for my mental health. Yoga helped me process anxiety and trauma I didn’t even realize I was carrying. It changed my relationship with my body. It changed my understanding of healing. . Practicing yoga alongside attending therapy myself, I began to realize that healing didn’t have to be either physical or emotional. It could be both. That realization paved the way for Embodied Wellness Center. . I believe our lived experiences don’t just exist in our minds. They live in our bodies. We can’t simply think our way out of pain. Sometimes we have to feel, move, and gently reconnect. . We combine traditional talk therapy with somatic, body-based approaches to help you reconnect with your body and heal on a deeper level. We are also working on expanding our somatic offerings, and I couldn’t be more excited to share that with you all in the very near future. . In the meantime, if you’re curious about working together or learning more, you can reach out through the link in our bio. I’m so glad you’re here.
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Hi! I wanted to reintroduce myself and tell you a little of my story in case you’re new here. I’m Stephanie Rotman, founder, owner, and psychotherapist at Embodied Wellness Center. . I actually knew as soon as I entered high school that I wanted to become a therapist. I’ve always been drawn to understanding people, emotions, and what helps us heal. . Long before I opened this practice, I was a competitive figure skater. An intense spinal injury ended my skating career and significantly limited my physical activity for a while. At the same time, 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. . Following my spinal injury, I turned to yoga because it was one of the few physical activities I could do given my physical limitations. Through my yoga practice, I gained so much more than a physical exercise, especially for my mental health. Yoga helped me process anxiety and trauma I didn’t even realize I was carrying. It changed my relationship with my body. It changed my understanding of healing. . Practicing yoga alongside attending therapy myself, I began to realize that healing didn’t have to be either physical or emotional. It could be both. That realization paved the way for Embodied Wellness Center. . I believe our lived experiences don’t just exist in our minds. They live in our bodies. We can’t simply think our way out of pain. Sometimes we have to feel, move, and gently reconnect. . We combine traditional talk therapy with somatic, body-based approaches to help you reconnect with your body and heal on a deeper level. We are also working on expanding our somatic offerings, and I couldn’t be more excited to share that with you all in the very near future. . In the meantime, if you’re curious about working together or learning more, you can reach out through the link in our bio. I’m so glad you’re here.
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Getting stuck in your head can make everything feel louder, heavier, and more urgent than it really is. Cognitive defusion helps you create a little space between you and your thoughts so you can notice them without being controlled by them. For more information on cognitive defusion, click the link in our bio to read the latest post. . . . #cognitivedefusion #acttherapy #mindfulnesspractice #anxietyrelief #overthinking #mentalhealthtools #somatictherapy #stressmanagement #intrusivethoughts #emotionalregulation #mindbodyconnection #therapytools #chicagotherapist #mentalwellness #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig
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Getting stuck in your head can make everything feel louder, heavier, and more urgent than it really is. Cognitive defusion helps you create a little space between you and your thoughts so you can notice them without being controlled by them. For more information on cognitive defusion, click the link in our bio to read the latest post. . . . #cognitivedefusion #acttherapy #mindfulnesspractice #anxietyrelief #overthinking #mentalhealthtools #somatictherapy #stressmanagement #intrusivethoughts #emotionalregulation #mindbodyconnection #therapytools #chicagotherapist #mentalwellness #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig
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If your thoughts feel loud, repetitive, or overwhelming, you’re not alone. Most of us spend a lot of time believing everything our mind tells us, even when those thoughts are unhelpful or untrue. In our latest blog, "Feeling Stuck In Your Head? Try These Cognitive Defusion Exercises," we break down how to create space from your thoughts so they have less control over you. Read the full blog at the link in our bio.
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If your thoughts feel loud, repetitive, or overwhelming, you’re not alone. Most of us spend a lot of time believing everything our mind tells us, even when those thoughts are unhelpful or untrue. In our latest blog, "Feeling Stuck In Your Head? Try These Cognitive Defusion Exercises," we break down how to create space from your thoughts so they have less control over you. Read the full blog at the link in our bio.
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