Individual Therapy in Chicago

The first 1-3 sessions are focused on treatment planning and information gathering. You will share relevant information about your presenting concerns, symptoms, family history, major life events, goals. You and your therapist will collaboratively create a treatment plan and determine the frequency of sessions going forward.

We recommend working together on a weekly basis initially to develop a rapport and get your counseling into a flow. We will give you ongoing feedback and work together on a plan that makes sense for you. Before terminating treatment altogether, we often recommend gradually reducing the frequency of your sessions.

Yes! Research suggests that online therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy for many mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and stress. Virtual sessions offer the same opportunity to build a meaningful therapeutic relationship, explore challenges, and develop tools for lasting change, all from the comfort of your own space.

At Embodied Wellness Center, our therapists tailor their approaches to the virtual setting, incorporating evidence-based psychotherapy and, when appropriate, somatic and mindfulness-based techniques. Online therapy also eliminates commuting and makes it easier to fit consistent support into your schedule. If you’re new to virtual therapy, we recommend checking out our Teletherapy Preparation Guide.

Finding the right therapist is an important part of your therapy experience. In fact, research consistently shows that the relationship between you and your therapist is one of the strongest predictors of positive outcomes in therapy. That’s why we want to help you find someone who feels like the right fit. We encourage you to consider each therapist’s specialties, therapeutic approach, and personality, along with how comfortable, understood, and supported you feel when speaking to them.

At Embodied Wellness Center, you can explore our therapists’ profiles to learn more about their backgrounds and approaches, or complete the brief new client request form on our Contact Us page to receive personalized therapist recommendations. We also offer free 15-minute consultations so you can ask questions, get a sense of a therapist’s style, and decide whether they feel like a good fit. And remember, it’s okay if finding the right fit takes time!

Stephanie and Natalie accept United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aetna, and self-pay. Amanda accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aetna, and self-pay. If we do not accept your specific insurance plan, you may be eligible for reimbursement from your insurance if your plan provides out-of-network benefits. Upon request, we are happy to provide a “superbill” that you can submit to your insurance provider to obtain any reimbursement for services.