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Embodied Wellness Center, PLLCEmbodied Wellness Center, PLLC
  • Home
  • About Us
    • FAQ
    • Our Team
      • Stephanie Rotman
      • Amanda Jonikaitis-King
      • Natalie Polupan
    • 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
Chicago Self-Esteem Therapy

We can be our own harshest critics at times. Our self-perception has the potential to shape our reality and can even influence how others interact with us. At Embodied Wellness Center, self-esteem therapy helps clients explore their limiting beliefs and challenge negative thought patterns that undermine their confidence. Through assertiveness training, we empower individuals to communicate their needs and set healthy boundaries. Our approach also focuses on self-compassion, enabling clients to treat themselves with kindness and understanding.

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Meet Natalie Polupan, LCSW!
Natalie works with adults who are used to being the strong one. Many of her clients come to therapy feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, stuck in difficult family patterns, or struggling to balance their own needs with the expectations of everyone around them. 
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Natalie is known for her direct, compassionate, and refreshingly honest approach. She believes therapy should feel personal, practical, and tailored to the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all experience.
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If you've been considering therapy and are looking for someone who will help you understand the patterns keeping you stuck while supporting you every step of the way, Natalie may be a great fit.
Natalie is currently accepting new virtual clients throughout Illinois.
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Visit the link in our bio to learn more or schedule an appointment.
Meet Natalie Polupan, LCSW!
Natalie works with adults who are used to being the strong one. Many of her clients come to therapy feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, stuck in difficult family patterns, or struggling to balance their own needs with the expectations of everyone around them. 
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Natalie is known for her direct, compassionate, and refreshingly honest approach. She believes therapy should feel personal, practical, and tailored to the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all experience.
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If you've been considering therapy and are looking for someone who will help you understand the patterns keeping you stuck while supporting you every step of the way, Natalie may be a great fit.
Natalie is currently accepting new virtual clients throughout Illinois.
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Visit the link in our bio to learn more or schedule an appointment.
Meet Natalie Polupan, LCSW!
Natalie works with adults who are used to being the strong one. Many of her clients come to therapy feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, stuck in difficult family patterns, or struggling to balance their own needs with the expectations of everyone around them. 
.
Natalie is known for her direct, compassionate, and refreshingly honest approach. She believes therapy should feel personal, practical, and tailored to the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all experience.
.
If you've been considering therapy and are looking for someone who will help you understand the patterns keeping you stuck while supporting you every step of the way, Natalie may be a great fit.
Natalie is currently accepting new virtual clients throughout Illinois.
.
Visit the link in our bio to learn more or schedule an appointment.
Meet Natalie Polupan, LCSW!
Natalie works with adults who are used to being the strong one. Many of her clients come to therapy feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, stuck in difficult family patterns, or struggling to balance their own needs with the expectations of everyone around them. 
.
Natalie is known for her direct, compassionate, and refreshingly honest approach. She believes therapy should feel personal, practical, and tailored to the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all experience.
.
If you've been considering therapy and are looking for someone who will help you understand the patterns keeping you stuck while supporting you every step of the way, Natalie may be a great fit.
Natalie is currently accepting new virtual clients throughout Illinois.
.
Visit the link in our bio to learn more or schedule an appointment.
Meet Natalie Polupan, LCSW!
Natalie works with adults who are used to being the strong one. Many of her clients come to therapy feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, stuck in difficult family patterns, or struggling to balance their own needs with the expectations of everyone around them. 
.
Natalie is known for her direct, compassionate, and refreshingly honest approach. She believes therapy should feel personal, practical, and tailored to the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all experience.
.
If you've been considering therapy and are looking for someone who will help you understand the patterns keeping you stuck while supporting you every step of the way, Natalie may be a great fit.
Natalie is currently accepting new virtual clients throughout Illinois.
.
Visit the link in our bio to learn more or schedule an appointment.
Meet Natalie Polupan, LCSW!
Natalie works with adults who are used to being the strong one. Many of her clients come to therapy feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, stuck in difficult family patterns, or struggling to balance their own needs with the expectations of everyone around them. 
.
Natalie is known for her direct, compassionate, and refreshingly honest approach. She believes therapy should feel personal, practical, and tailored to the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all experience.
.
If you've been considering therapy and are looking for someone who will help you understand the patterns keeping you stuck while supporting you every step of the way, Natalie may be a great fit.
Natalie is currently accepting new virtual clients throughout Illinois.
.
Visit the link in our bio to learn more or schedule an appointment.
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Meet Natalie Polupan, LCSW! Natalie works with adults who are used to being the strong one. Many of her clients come to therapy feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, stuck in difficult family patterns, or struggling to balance their own needs with the expectations of everyone around them. . Natalie is known for her direct, compassionate, and refreshingly honest approach. She believes therapy should feel personal, practical, and tailored to the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all experience. . If you've been considering therapy and are looking for someone who will help you understand the patterns keeping you stuck while supporting you every step of the way, Natalie may be a great fit. Natalie is currently accepting new virtual clients throughout Illinois. . Visit the link in our bio to learn more or schedule an appointment.
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Meet the humans behind Embodied Wellness Center! We believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported. Our team brings different backgrounds, specialties, and perspectives, but we all share the same commitment: creating a space where you can show up exactly as you are. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, burnout, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, we're here to help. Click the link in bio to start your therapy journey. 
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#chicagotherapist #illinoistherapist #virtualtherapy #onlinetherapy #therapyforwomen #anxietytherapy #traumatherapy #somatichealing #mentalhealthsupport #mentalwellness #healingjourney #therapyworks
Meet the humans behind Embodied Wellness Center! We believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported. Our team brings different backgrounds, specialties, and perspectives, but we all share the same commitment: creating a space where you can show up exactly as you are. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, burnout, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, we're here to help. Click the link in bio to start your therapy journey. 
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#chicagotherapist #illinoistherapist #virtualtherapy #onlinetherapy #therapyforwomen #anxietytherapy #traumatherapy #somatichealing #mentalhealthsupport #mentalwellness #healingjourney #therapyworks
Meet the humans behind Embodied Wellness Center! We believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported. Our team brings different backgrounds, specialties, and perspectives, but we all share the same commitment: creating a space where you can show up exactly as you are. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, burnout, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, we're here to help. Click the link in bio to start your therapy journey. 
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#chicagotherapist #illinoistherapist #virtualtherapy #onlinetherapy #therapyforwomen #anxietytherapy #traumatherapy #somatichealing #mentalhealthsupport #mentalwellness #healingjourney #therapyworks
Meet the humans behind Embodied Wellness Center! We believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported. Our team brings different backgrounds, specialties, and perspectives, but we all share the same commitment: creating a space where you can show up exactly as you are. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, burnout, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, we're here to help. Click the link in bio to start your therapy journey. 
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#chicagotherapist #illinoistherapist #virtualtherapy #onlinetherapy #therapyforwomen #anxietytherapy #traumatherapy #somatichealing #mentalhealthsupport #mentalwellness #healingjourney #therapyworks
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Meet the humans behind Embodied Wellness Center! We believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported. Our team brings different backgrounds, specialties, and perspectives, but we all share the same commitment: creating a space where you can show up exactly as you are. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, burnout, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, we're here to help. Click the link in bio to start your therapy journey. . . . #chicagotherapist #illinoistherapist #virtualtherapy #onlinetherapy #therapyforwomen #anxietytherapy #traumatherapy #somatichealing #mentalhealthsupport #mentalwellness #healingjourney #therapyworks
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Rest is not laziness.
Rest is not falling behind.
Rest is not something you have to “earn” after completely exhausting yourself.
In a culture that constantly pushes productivity, slowing down can feel uncomfortable, guilt-inducing, or even wrong. But your body was never designed to stay in survival mode all the time.
Rest helps regulate your nervous system, improve focus, restore energy, and create the capacity to keep showing up for the things that matter to you. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is pause.
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Rest is not laziness. Rest is not falling behind. Rest is not something you have to “earn” after completely exhausting yourself. In a culture that constantly pushes productivity, slowing down can feel uncomfortable, guilt-inducing, or even wrong. But your body was never designed to stay in survival mode all the time. Rest helps regulate your nervous system, improve focus, restore energy, and create the capacity to keep showing up for the things that matter to you. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is pause. . . . #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #rest #burnout #mentalhealth #anxiety #nervoussystemregulation #selfcare #mindfulness #somatictherapy #peoplepleasing #perfectionism #stressmanagement #healing #worklifebalance #holisticwellness
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Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic attacks or obvious worry.
Sometimes it looks like:
-Overthinking every decision
-Putting things off because you’re afraid of doing it wrong
-Needing constant reassurance
-Trying to keep everyone happy
-Feeling like you have to earn your worth through productivity or perfection
These behaviors are often protective responses rooted in anxiety. Understanding the "why" can help us foster self-compassion instead of shame.
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#embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #anxiety #generalizedanxiety #perfectionism #peoplepleasing #impostorsyndrome #mentalhealthawareness #somatictherapy #mindbodyconnection #nervoussystemregulation #therapy #virtualtherapy #selfcompassion #anxietyhelp #holisticmentalhealth
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Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic attacks or obvious worry. Sometimes it looks like: -Overthinking every decision -Putting things off because you’re afraid of doing it wrong -Needing constant reassurance -Trying to keep everyone happy -Feeling like you have to earn your worth through productivity or perfection These behaviors are often protective responses rooted in anxiety. Understanding the "why" can help us foster self-compassion instead of shame. . . . #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #anxiety #generalizedanxiety #perfectionism #peoplepleasing #impostorsyndrome #mentalhealthawareness #somatictherapy #mindbodyconnection #nervoussystemregulation #therapy #virtualtherapy #selfcompassion #anxietyhelp #holisticmentalhealth
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We’re so excited to welcome Natalie Polupan to Embodied Wellness Center!
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Natalie works with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, relationship challenges, and chronic stress, especially those who feel emotionally exhausted from always having to “keep it together” despite struggling underneath the surface.
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With a background in community mental health, Natalie has worked with a wide range of clients and presenting concerns, from everyday stress and life transitions to more severe and crisis-level situations. She also brings experience in clinical leadership and supervision, having managed and supported a large team of clinicians.
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Natalie's approach is direct, compassionate, and deeply human. She creates a space where clients can show up authentically, feel genuinely supported, and begin creating meaningful, lasting change.
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Natalie currently has limited availability available for new virtual clients living in Illinois, with additional openings becoming available in the coming weeks. Visit the link in our bio to learn more or schedule an appointment with Natalie.
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We’re so excited to welcome Natalie Polupan to Embodied Wellness Center! . Natalie works with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, relationship challenges, and chronic stress, especially those who feel emotionally exhausted from always having to “keep it together” despite struggling underneath the surface. . With a background in community mental health, Natalie has worked with a wide range of clients and presenting concerns, from everyday stress and life transitions to more severe and crisis-level situations. She also brings experience in clinical leadership and supervision, having managed and supported a large team of clinicians. . Natalie's approach is direct, compassionate, and deeply human. She creates a space where clients can show up authentically, feel genuinely supported, and begin creating meaningful, lasting change. . Natalie currently has limited availability available for new virtual clients living in Illinois, with additional openings becoming available in the coming weeks. Visit the link in our bio to learn more or schedule an appointment with Natalie.
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Unfortunately it’s usually option D for me! Sometimes the hardest part of having free time is figuring out what to do with it.
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Unfortunately it’s usually option D for me! Sometimes the hardest part of having free time is figuring out what to do with it.
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