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      • Stephanie Rotman
      • Amanda Jonikaitis-King
      • Natalie Polupan
    • Careers
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    • 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
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Chicago Trauma Therapy

You might feel stuck in old patterns or reacting in ways that don’t fully make sense, but you know something isn’t right. Maybe you feel held back by past experiences you thought you had already healed from. Trauma can shape the way we see ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us—often in ways we don’t even realize. Our trauma therapy in Chicago addresses the profound impact of trauma and PTSD using a holistic approach that combines traditional talk therapy approaches like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with mind-body practices like somatic therapy and EMDR for trauma. We utilize somatic therapy to facilitate body-based self-regulation skills, as individuals who have experienced trauma often have decreased body awareness. Our holistic trauma therapy approach also includes mindfulness practices to promote present-focused awareness, helping individuals with flashbacks and intrusive thoughts stay in the moment. CBT for trauma helps reframe negative thought patterns, empowering you to reframe your narrative and perspective. Whether you’re dealing with flashbacks, anxiety, or a constant sense of unease, our goal is to help you feel more grounded, safe, and in control of your life. Healing from trauma isn’t just about reducing symptoms—it’s about reclaiming your sense of self, building resilience, and creating space for real transformation.

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Being the person everyone can count on can feel like a strength. And it is. But sometimes, being “the strong one” also means you’ve gotten really good at putting your own needs last. Therapy can be one place where you don’t have to be the responsible one, the helpful one, or the person who has it all together. You deserve support too.
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Being the person everyone can count on can feel like a strength. And it is. But sometimes, being “the strong one” also means you’ve gotten really good at putting your own needs last. Therapy can be one place where you don’t have to be the responsible one, the helpful one, or the person who has it all together. You deserve support too. . . . #therapy #therapist #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #chicagotherapist #illinoistherapist #onlinetherapy #anxietytherapy #peoplepleasing #peoplepleaser #boundaries #selfcare #burnout #highfunctioninganxiety #emotionalwellness #therapyworks #embodiedwellness
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There will always be more you could do. One more email. One more task. One more workout. One more thing you could improve, finish, clean, plan, or check off your list. But “I could do more” isn’t the same as “I’m not doing enough.” You don’t have to operate at 100% of your potential to be doing enough.
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There will always be more you could do. One more email. One more task. One more workout. One more thing you could improve, finish, clean, plan, or check off your list. But “I could do more” isn’t the same as “I’m not doing enough.” You don’t have to operate at 100% of your potential to be doing enough. . . . #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #therapy #therapistsofinstagram #anxiety #perfectionism #burnout #burnoutrecovery #selfcompassion #peoplepleasing #overthinking #stressmanagement #selfcare #restisproductive #highachievers #chicagotherapist #illinoistherapist
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Most people don’t avoid therapy because they don’t care. They avoid it because they’ve convinced themselves it’s not the right time, not bad enough, or something they should be able to figure out on their own. While those reasons may seem logical, they often just prevent us from getting started and receiving support that ultimately will help propel us forward.
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If therapy has been on your mind for a while, there’s probably a reason. We can help. Click the link in our bio to get started.
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#embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #therapyjourney #mentalhealthsupport #starttherapy #anxietyhelp #selfgrowth #somatichealing #mindfulnesspractice #burnoutrecovery #emotionalhealth #chicagotherapy #wellnesssupport #therapyworks #selfcompassion #healingjourney #mentalwellness
Most people don’t avoid therapy because they don’t care. They avoid it because they’ve convinced themselves it’s not the right time, not bad enough, or something they should be able to figure out on their own. While those reasons may seem logical, they often just prevent us from getting started and receiving support that ultimately will help propel us forward.
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If therapy has been on your mind for a while, there’s probably a reason. We can help. Click the link in our bio to get started.
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#embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #therapyjourney #mentalhealthsupport #starttherapy #anxietyhelp #selfgrowth #somatichealing #mindfulnesspractice #burnoutrecovery #emotionalhealth #chicagotherapy #wellnesssupport #therapyworks #selfcompassion #healingjourney #mentalwellness
Most people don’t avoid therapy because they don’t care. They avoid it because they’ve convinced themselves it’s not the right time, not bad enough, or something they should be able to figure out on their own. While those reasons may seem logical, they often just prevent us from getting started and receiving support that ultimately will help propel us forward.
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If therapy has been on your mind for a while, there’s probably a reason. We can help. Click the link in our bio to get started.
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#embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #therapyjourney #mentalhealthsupport #starttherapy #anxietyhelp #selfgrowth #somatichealing #mindfulnesspractice #burnoutrecovery #emotionalhealth #chicagotherapy #wellnesssupport #therapyworks #selfcompassion #healingjourney #mentalwellness
Most people don’t avoid therapy because they don’t care. They avoid it because they’ve convinced themselves it’s not the right time, not bad enough, or something they should be able to figure out on their own. While those reasons may seem logical, they often just prevent us from getting started and receiving support that ultimately will help propel us forward.
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If therapy has been on your mind for a while, there’s probably a reason. We can help. Click the link in our bio to get started.
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#embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #therapyjourney #mentalhealthsupport #starttherapy #anxietyhelp #selfgrowth #somatichealing #mindfulnesspractice #burnoutrecovery #emotionalhealth #chicagotherapy #wellnesssupport #therapyworks #selfcompassion #healingjourney #mentalwellness
Most people don’t avoid therapy because they don’t care. They avoid it because they’ve convinced themselves it’s not the right time, not bad enough, or something they should be able to figure out on their own. While those reasons may seem logical, they often just prevent us from getting started and receiving support that ultimately will help propel us forward.
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If therapy has been on your mind for a while, there’s probably a reason. We can help. Click the link in our bio to get started.
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#embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #therapyjourney #mentalhealthsupport #starttherapy #anxietyhelp #selfgrowth #somatichealing #mindfulnesspractice #burnoutrecovery #emotionalhealth #chicagotherapy #wellnesssupport #therapyworks #selfcompassion #healingjourney #mentalwellness
Most people don’t avoid therapy because they don’t care. They avoid it because they’ve convinced themselves it’s not the right time, not bad enough, or something they should be able to figure out on their own. While those reasons may seem logical, they often just prevent us from getting started and receiving support that ultimately will help propel us forward.
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If therapy has been on your mind for a while, there’s probably a reason. We can help. Click the link in our bio to get started.
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#embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #therapyjourney #mentalhealthsupport #starttherapy #anxietyhelp #selfgrowth #somatichealing #mindfulnesspractice #burnoutrecovery #emotionalhealth #chicagotherapy #wellnesssupport #therapyworks #selfcompassion #healingjourney #mentalwellness
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Most people don’t avoid therapy because they don’t care. They avoid it because they’ve convinced themselves it’s not the right time, not bad enough, or something they should be able to figure out on their own. While those reasons may seem logical, they often just prevent us from getting started and receiving support that ultimately will help propel us forward. . If therapy has been on your mind for a while, there’s probably a reason. We can help. Click the link in our bio to get started. . . . #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #therapyjourney #mentalhealthsupport #starttherapy #anxietyhelp #selfgrowth #somatichealing #mindfulnesspractice #burnoutrecovery #emotionalhealth #chicagotherapy #wellnesssupport #therapyworks #selfcompassion #healingjourney #mentalwellness
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Help us congratulate Natalie on becoming a Certified Meditation Teacher!
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Natalie has always been passionate about helping clients slow down, reconnect with themselves, and find practical tools to navigate life's challenges.
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Natalie integrates mindfulness into her sessions by helping clients become more aware of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without judgment, creating space to respond intentionally rather than react automatically. Mindfulness has been proven to help with many things, from anxiety to chronic pain, depression, and ADHD. Want to learn more about mindfulness and how it may help you? Schedule a consultation call with Natalie to learn more!
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Help us congratulate Natalie on becoming a Certified Meditation Teacher!
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Natalie has always been passionate about helping clients slow down, reconnect with themselves, and find practical tools to navigate life's challenges.
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Natalie integrates mindfulness into her sessions by helping clients become more aware of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without judgment, creating space to respond intentionally rather than react automatically. Mindfulness has been proven to help with many things, from anxiety to chronic pain, depression, and ADHD. Want to learn more about mindfulness and how it may help you? Schedule a consultation call with Natalie to learn more!
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#embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #selfhelptools #breathedeep #mindfulnessmatters #mindfullife #breatheinbreatheout #mindfulnessmeditation #mindfulnesspractice #breathing #beherenow #justbreathe #mindfulliving #slowdown #mindful #mindfulness #meditation #copingskills #breathwork #mindfulnesstraining
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Help us congratulate Natalie on becoming a Certified Meditation Teacher! . Natalie has always been passionate about helping clients slow down, reconnect with themselves, and find practical tools to navigate life's challenges. . Natalie integrates mindfulness into her sessions by helping clients become more aware of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without judgment, creating space to respond intentionally rather than react automatically. Mindfulness has been proven to help with many things, from anxiety to chronic pain, depression, and ADHD. Want to learn more about mindfulness and how it may help you? Schedule a consultation call with Natalie to learn more! . . . #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #selfhelptools #breathedeep #mindfulnessmatters #mindfullife #breatheinbreatheout #mindfulnessmeditation #mindfulnesspractice #breathing #beherenow #justbreathe #mindfulliving #slowdown #mindful #mindfulness #meditation #copingskills #breathwork #mindfulnesstraining
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Most of us have a place where tension settles, and over time we become so used to it that we stop noticing it's there. A body scan is simply the practice of paying attention. For more information on the body scan as well as other tips for releasing tension in the body between meetings, head to the link in our bio to read the latest post.
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Most of us have a place where tension settles, and over time we become so used to it that we stop noticing it's there. A body scan is simply the practice of paying attention. For more information on the body scan as well as other tips for releasing tension in the body between meetings, head to the link in our bio to read the latest post.
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#embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #somatictherapy #stressrelief #mindfulness #nervoussystemregulation #mentalhealth #therapy #burnoutrecovery #anxietyrelief #bodyawareness #grounding #wellness #virtualtherapy #selfcare #stressmanagement #mentalwellness #mindbodysoul #mindfullife
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Most of us have a place where tension settles, and over time we become so used to it that we stop noticing it's there. A body scan is simply the practice of paying attention. For more information on the body scan as well as other tips for releasing tension in the body between meetings, head to the link in our bio to read the latest post. . . . #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #somatictherapy #stressrelief #mindfulness #nervoussystemregulation #mentalhealth #therapy #burnoutrecovery #anxietyrelief #bodyawareness #grounding #wellness #virtualtherapy #selfcare #stressmanagement #mentalwellness #mindbodysoul #mindfullife
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For a lot of ADHD brains, tasks like responding to emails and text messages can feel frustrating or overwhelming. We crave dopamine hits and a sense of completion, but tasks like messages and emails rarely give us that. The moment you finish, more appear. Instead of a finish line, it feels like a treadmill.
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For a lot of ADHD brains, tasks like responding to emails and text messages can feel frustrating or overwhelming. We crave dopamine hits and a sense of completion, but tasks like messages and emails rarely give us that. The moment you finish, more appear. Instead of a finish line, it feels like a treadmill.
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