About Therapy

Seeking therapy is a personal choice. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply want a safe space to explore personal growth, therapy can help. 

People seek therapy for all kinds of reasons, from long-standing psychological issues and dealing with past trauma, to problems with anxiety, depression, or other overwhelming emotions, relationship conflicts, life transitions and exploring identity. 

You don’t have to be in crisis to benefit—many people come to therapy for support, clarity, and tools to navigate life more effectively. Working with a therapist can help provide insight, support, and new strategies for addressing all types of life’s challenges and opportunities. 

If you are interested in working towards change and getting the most out of your life, therapy is for you.

Everyone goes through challenging situations in life. While you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you’ve faced, there’s nothing wrong with seeking out support when you need a little something extra to move forward this time. If you haven’t been able to move forward or progress on your own, it may be time to ask for help.

Realizing you need help is a good thing! It is not a failure, or weakness or giving up. Asking for help is a sign of self-awareness and courage. We have so much respect and admiration for the people who do. It means you are taking responsibility and accepting where you are in life, honestly. Seeking therapy means you are making a commitment to change the situation. That’s a big deal!

Therapy provides long-lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, redirect damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.

Therapy addresses the causes of our distress and the behavioral patterns that curb our progress. Support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies are made available to you. Many people find that therapists become a tremendous asset in managing personal growth, relationship issues, family concerns, and the challenges (and wins!) of daily life. 

Therapists offer a fresh perspective on complex problems and can point you toward solutions you may not have considered before. The benefits you obtain from therapy depend on how well you put into practice what you learn. Some of the benefits available from therapy:

  • Get to understand yourself on a deeper level—what matters most, what drives you, and where you want to go in life.
  • Develop skills to create and enhance healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
  • Work through the challenges or concerns that brought you here, with guidance and support along the way.
  • Explore fresh ways to handle stress and relieve anxiety.
  • Learn to navigate tough emotions like anger, grief, or depression with more ease and compassion for yourself.
  • Sharpen your communication and listening skills so you feel heard—and can truly hear others.
  • Replace unhelpful habits with healthier, more supportive ones
  • Find new solutions for navigating conflict or challenges in your family or partnership.
  • Build a stronger sense of self-worth and grow your confidence

Every therapy session is tailored to the individual and their specific goals. It is standard for therapists to discuss the primary issues and concerns in your life during sessions. Most commonly, people see their therapist once a week, although the frequency depends on the client’s individual needs. 

Therapy can be short-term, focusing on a specific issue, or longer-term, addressing more complex issues or ongoing personal growth. It is essential to process what has been discussed and integrate it into your life between sessions. You may be asked to practice actions outside of therapy sessions, such as reading a relevant book or keeping records to track specific behaviors. 

For therapy to be most effective, you must be an active participant, both during and between the sessions. People seeking psychotherapy are brave enough to examine themselves, willing to take responsibility for their actions, work towards self-change, and create greater awareness in their lives. Here are some things you can expect out of therapy:

  • Compassion, respect and understanding
  • Perspectives to illuminate persistent patterns and negative feelings
  • Real strategies for enacting positive change
  • Effective and proven techniques along with practical guidance

In short, no. It is well established that long-term mental and emotional problems and the pain they cause cannot be solved solely by medication. In most cases, a combination of medication and therapy is the right course of action. 

Therapy addresses the historic causes of our distress and the beliefs and behavioral patterns that curb our progress. You can achieve sustainable growth and a greater sense of well-being with an integrative approach to wellness.

About Our Services

We offer individual, couples, and family therapy. Our clinicians provide personalized, research-backed therapeutic approaches to help you navigate life’s challenges, heal from the past, and build the future you want.

Yes! We offer a variety of options to support your goals—whether you want to work through personal challenges, strengthen relationships, or support your family through life’s changes.

We help with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Each therapist has their areas of expertise; we will match you with someone experienced in your area of need. Areas where we can help include:

Emotional Wellbeing
• Anxiety and depression
• Stress management and burnout
• Grief and loss
• Support for survivors of abuse
• Building resilience and self-esteem

Trauma & Recovery
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• “Complex” PTSD
• Recovery from childhood trauma
• Recovery from sexual assault
• Domestic violence counseling
• Spiritual abuse counseling

Life Transitions & Identity
• Navigating identity and self-discovery
• Navigating neurodivergence
• LGBTQ+ and gender affirming care
• Career changes and workplace challenges
• End-of-life and caregiver support

Relationships & Family
• Parenting support
• Family therapy for life transitions and conflict resolution
• Teen counseling
• Support for blended families
• Couples counseling and communication skills

Health & Wellbeing
• Chronic pain and illness support
• Addiction and recovery
• Mind-body wellness strategies

… and more.

We have extensive experience with:
• Addiction / Recovery*
• ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
• Autism
• Bipolar Disorder
• Depression / Suicidal Ideation
• Dissociative Disorders
• Dual Diagnosis (multiple diagnoses)
• Eating Disorders*
• Gender Dysphoria / GID
• General Anxiety Disorder / Panic Disorder
• Impulse Control Disorders / Process Disorders
• PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
• Complex Cases of PTSD
• Schizophrenia / Schizophrenic Affective Disorder
• Substance Use Disorders* 

… and more. We work on the root cause of whatever mental health condition presents.

*Please note: we are not a rehabilitation facility.

Yes, we can diagnose any mental health condition listed in the DSM-5, The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, which is the diagnostic tool published by the American Psychiatric Association.

We offer all three options. You can meet in our comfortable office, from the privacy of your home, or mix and match based on your schedule and preferences.

Our clinicians use research-backed approaches tailored to your needs, including:

• Biofeedback
• Coaching
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy® (CBT)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy® (CPT)
• Creative
• Eclectic
• EMDR® (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Gender-Affirming Care
• Humanistic
• Hypnotherapy
• Mindfulness
• Movement
• Play Therapy
• Positive Psychology / Strengths-Based
• Relational
• RRT® (Rapid Resolution Therapy)
• Solution-Focused
• Somatic
• Talk Therapy
• Theraplay®
• Trauma-Informed Care

… and more! Our therapists continually update their training and education, staying current with the latest findings and bringing back new tools and techniques to offer our clients.

Getting Started

You can request an appointment ONLINE, call our office at (847) 749-3807, or email us.

Once you reach out, a member of our staff will call you back to determine your needs and identify which of our therapists is the best fit for you and your schedule. 

Next, you will receive some paperwork to review and fill out. Once signed, you’ll submit these forms via a secure client portal.

After that’s completed, we’ll schedule an initial appointment for you.

The first session is about getting to know you. Your therapist will ask questions about your history, current challenges, and goals, and you’ll have the chance to ask any questions you have. Together, you’ll create a plan for moving forward.

No referral is needed. You can contact us directly to start services.

You will be scheduled within one to two weeks, depending on your availability and therapist match.

Just in case, please have your insurance card and photo ID available. You may also want to jot down a few notes about what’s been on your mind so you can make the most of your session.

Payment & Insurance

Yes, we work with multiple major insurance providers. The client is responsible for all co-payments, deductibles, and payments not met by insurance, such as missed session fees. Plans accepted include:

  • Self-Pay
  • Aetna – PPO
  • Behavioral Care Partners (Endeavor Health)
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield (PPO)
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield MMAI (Medicaid-Medicare Alignment Initiative Network)
  • Blue Cross Community Health Plans (Medicaid)
  • Cigna – PPO & HMO
  • Endeavor Health (Behavioral Care Partners)
  • Evernorth
  • First Health
  • Magellan Behavioral Health
  • Medicare – Part B only
  • MedNcrease Health Plans
  • Meridian
  • Meritain (through Aetna)
  • MultiPlan
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Partners Direct Health
  • Pathways – HMO through BCBSIL
  • United Healthcare/United Behavioral Health
  • YouthCare

If you don’t see your insurance on this list, please contact our office, as coverage can vary and change frequently.

Services may be covered in whole or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. After a single submission to your insurance, any portion not covered (including missed sessions) is your responsibility. 

If you require health care insurance, please visit HealthCare.gov to enroll. Be sure to choose a plan that covers behavioral/mental health services.

Yes, we currently accept a limited number of clients from Medicare and Medicaid.

Thankfully, due to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), most health plans are now required to cover mental health services and treat them similarly to physical health benefits. (You can learn more here.)

Even so, every insurance policy has its quirks. We recommend verifying mental health services coverage with your health insurance company before scheduling your first session, unless you are a self-paying client. 

We are happy to assist in checking your eligibility and benefits. You can also check your benefits by calling your insurance provider or visiting their website.

The cost of a session varies, depending on the therapist, type of service, and insurance coverage. 

With insurance, copays tend to range from $0 to $100, depending on the insurance company’s coverage. For self-pay clients, a standard 50-minute session is $160.50. Your first session, a 90-minute intake session that allows you and your therapist to get a better sense of each other from the start, is $240.75. 

If you cancel or reschedule an appointment with insufficient notice, you may also incur a fee. (See our cancellation FAQ).

No. We do, however, accept Medicare and Medicaid.

For payment, we currently accept insurance, credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, and Discover) and HSA/FSA cards. Payment is due at the time of your appointment, unless otherwise arranged.

A valid credit card will be required to schedule your first session. We securely retain your credit card information for ease of billing for co-payments, deductibles, and missed sessions. We will always contact you before charging your card.

Confidentiality & Privacy

Yes. The law protects the confidential relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without the client’s written permission. 

There are special laws around the confidentiality of teens in therapy. We’ll work with you and your guardian to ensure that the privacy of the therapeutic relationship is maintained.

However, there are some exceptions to this rule, as required by law. These exceptions include:

  • Suspected abuse of a child, dependent adult, or elder;
  • Suspected intent of bodily harm to another person/s;
  • Suspected intent to commit suicide;
  • When presented with a court order or subpoena. 

In these cases, the therapist must break confidentiality and report to the appropriate authorities immediately. Your therapist will review these limits with you in your first session.

Yes. By law, we must share information if there’s a risk of suicide, harm to others, suspected abuse of a child, elder, or vulnerable adult, or if required by court order. Specifically, such situations include:

  • Suspected abuse of a child, dependent adult, or elder;
  • Suspected intent of bodily harm to another person/s;
  • Suspected intent to commit suicide;
  • When presented with a court order or subpoena. 

In these cases, the therapist must break confidentiality and report to the appropriate authorities immediately. Your therapist will review these limits with you in your first session.

Also, there are special laws around the confidentiality of teens in therapy. Parents of teens under 18 typically have the right to access their child’s records. However, we will work with you and your guardian to ensure that the privacy of the therapeutic relationship is maintained.

We take your privacy seriously and follow all HIPAA guidelines to protect your information. We use secure, encrypted systems for storing notes and personal information, and only authorized staff have access.

Your Therapists

During your initial appointment, we’ll ask about your needs, goals, and preferences so we can recommend the therapist whose expertise and style are a good match. If, down the line, you don’t feel that the therapist is a good fit for you, you can switch to another one; just let us know.

Our therapists are licensed mental health professionals with training in a variety of research-backed therapeutic approaches. Each one is committed to ongoing education and professional growth. You can review each therapist’s specific qualifications HERE.

Absolutely. Finding the right fit is important, and we want you to feel comfortable and supported. If you’d like to switch, just let us know.

Special Services

We are not a crisis center, but if you are in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Once you’re safe, we can work with you on ongoing support.

Yes, we have therapists experienced in working with children, adolescents, and their families.

Yes. Many of our therapists have training and experience in supporting specific populations, including LGBTQ+ clients, survivors of trauma, clients of a particular religious or cultural background, and more.

Other Practical Questions

Cancellation or rescheduling of a first-time appointment requires at least 48 hours’ advance notice. Otherwise, you will be billed for the session in full.

For all other therapy appointments, cancellations and rescheduled sessions will be subject to a charge of 100% of the self-pay service fee if cancelled less than 24 hours in advance.

Yes, several of our therapists offer sessions outside of traditional business hours.

Yes. One of our therapists speaks Punjabi. Please contact us to check current language availability.

The length of a session depends on the treatment. However, most sessions are 50 minutes long. For new clients, the first session is 90 minutes long. The frequency depends on your needs—some clients meet weekly, others biweekly or monthly.

Our therapists do not prescribe medication, but we can coordinate with your doctor or psychiatrist. If you don’t have a psychiatrist and need one, our office can help connect you with a recommended provider.

Yes, the office is wheelchair accessible. However, please note that the restroom is not accessible. There are two main entrances: one is located off the parking lot, and the ADA/wheelchair accessible entrance is directly adjacent to the Chase ATMs.

Our office’s address is 200 E. Evergreen Ave., Suite 106, in Mount Prospect, Illinois, 60056. We are located behind the Chase ATMs on the corner of Northwest Highway and Maple.

Yes, there is a free parking lot, as well as ample street parking.

We are located within walking distance of the Mount Prospect Metra Station, on the Union Pacific Northwest line.

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