About Balanced Awakening

A modern psychotherapy practice for women, couples, and teens.

Thoughtful, depth-oriented therapy grounded in somatic, relational, and integrative approaches — with locations across Chicago and virtual therapy in Illinois and Florida.

Our Approach

At Balanced Awakening, we believe therapy should go beyond surface-level coping.

Our work is focused on helping you understand your patterns, relate differently, and move forward with more clarity and steadiness. We integrate body-based awareness, relational insight, and practical tools to support meaningful, lasting change.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship dynamics, life transitions, or deeper emotional patterns, our approach is designed to meet you where you are — and support where you want to go.

How We’re Different

We are a psychologist-led practice with a strong commitment to depth, quality, and thoughtful care.

Our clinicians are trained in approaches that prioritize:

Somatic awareness and nervous system regulation
Relational and attachment-based work
Insight-driven, growth-oriented therapy
Integrative, evidence-informed modalities

This allows us to support work that is not only supportive in the moment, but also oriented toward long-term change.

Our Growth

Balanced Awakening began as a small practice in Chicago with a clear intention: to offer therapy that is both grounded and deeply meaningful.

Today, we are a team of over 30 clinicians and staff across four locations, offering in-person therapy in Chicago and virtual services throughout Illinois and Florida.

As we’ve grown, we’ve remained committed to maintaining the quality, thoughtfulness, and personal connection that define our work.

Beyond Therapy: The Collective

In addition to our clinical work, we created the Balanced Awakening Collective — an online platform designed to support continued growth outside of therapy.

The Collective offers therapist-created courses, guided practices, and resources focused on:

nervous system support
relational patterns
self-understanding
emotional steadiness

It’s a flexible, accessible way to stay connected to this work in your day-to-day life.

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Our Community

We believe meaningful work happens in connection — and that the people behind the practice matter. That sense of connection extends beyond the therapy room.

From everyday moments in session to larger gatherings and celebrations, our work is rooted in relationship, collaboration, and shared growth.

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Our Areas of Expertise

We support a wide range of needs and life experiences, with particular depth in:

Women’s mental health
Couples and relationship therapy
Trauma and somatic therapy
Life transitions and identity development
Anxiety and emotional overwhelm
Creative and holistic approaches

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Our Founder: Dr. Hannah Yang

Balanced Awakening was founded by Dr. Hannah Yang as a space where women could engage in thoughtful, depth-oriented psychotherapy.

Today, we’ve grown into a vibrant group practice supporting women, couples, and teens through meaningful, insight-driven work.

Our clinicians integrate somatic, relational, and integrative approaches — including nervous system–informed therapy and Imago Relationship Therapy — to support deeper understanding, stronger relationships, and lasting change.

Meet Dr. Yang and learn more about the vision behind Balanced Awakening.

Balanced Awakening began in 2015, when Dr. Yang opened her first office in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago as a solo practitioner.
As the practice evolved, it expanded to include a team of psychologists, postdoctoral residents, and master’s-level therapists — along with a dedicated administrative team to support a growing client base.
Today, Balanced Awakening is a team of over 30 clinicians and staff, offering in-person therapy across Chicago and virtual services throughout Illinois and Florida, including Miami.

The Team Behind Your Experience

Behind every session is a thoughtful, highly organized team supporting scheduling, billing, and day-to-day coordination — helping your experience feel smooth, responsive, and well-supported from the very beginning.

Hannah Yang, Psy.D.

VISIONARY & OWNER
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Erica Braunshausen

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
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Catalina Sampler

DIRECTOR OF PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT
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Tiffany Alagna

BILLING SPECIALIST
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Join Our Team

As Balanced Awakening continues to grow, we are always interested in connecting with clinicians who are aligned with our approach.

We offer a supportive, growth-oriented environment for therapists at all stages — from early career to experienced clinicians doing depth-oriented work.

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