In-Person in Chicago, IL 60613
In-Person in Naperville, IL 60565
Mind Body Connections is a group practice with locations in Naperville and Chicago, and the professional home of 10 highly skilled therapists each in their areas of expertise. We believe in the importance of identifying and attending to the root cause of the issues that brought you to seek therapy at this time. By working with us, you will gain skills to support yourself outside of the therapy hour and feel more empowered to tackle life's challenges. As the owner of Mind Body Connections, I will personally do your intake within less than 48 hours and place you with the clinician that will best meet your needs.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Adlerian Therapy Focuses on understanding a person’s sense of belonging and purpose. It helps people overcome feelings of inferiority and create healthier relationships.
- Art Therapy Uses creative activities like drawing, painting, or sculpture as a way to express emotions. It is especially helpful when words are hard to find.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dance / Movement Therapy Uses movement and body awareness to express emotions and improve mental health. It can increase confidence, reduce stress, and support healing.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Play Therapy Uses toys, games, and creative play to help children express emotions. It is especially useful when children can’t fully verbalize their feelings.
- Sandplay Therapy Uses sand trays and miniature figures to allow symbolic expression. It is especially helpful for children and trauma survivors.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $150
- Accepts Insurance
- BCBS PPO, Blue Choice
Education & Credentials
Mind Body Connections
- Female, Male, Non-Binary
- License # 180-003221
- Licensed in IL
- Practicing Since 1998
Education: All clinicians are Master's level. We have Masters of Arts in Counseling, Master of arts in dance/movement therapy, Master of Arts in Art Therapy, Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling
Mind Body Connections Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Chicago, IL 60613 and Naperville, IL 60565
- Available Online for residents of Multiple States Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia
- Online Therapy Details: We use Simple Practice as our HIPAA compliant telehealth platform
Mind Body Connections is a group practice specializing in body-centered health and wellness approaches. We are unique in our "bottom-up" approach while also understanding and appreciating the "top-down"-thus a true body-mind collaboration. Our clinicians individualize the treatment approach they use with their clients depending on their clients' needs at that time. We are creative, passionate, and highly educated with a wealth of resources to tap into and support best practice.