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Are you feeling overwhelmed?

Dealing with sadness or uncontrollable anxiety?

Struggling in your relationships?

Our team of experienced therapists in Chicago is here to help you feel better. Explore our specialized services below.

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    Women's Therapy

    Individual psychotherapy services for anyone identifying on the female spectrum.

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    Couples Therapy

    Improve your relationship by gaining communication skills and navigating conflict.

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    Mom & Postpartum Therapy

    Grow into your role as a mother, while also nourishing all of your identities.

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    Anxiety Therapy

    We can help you get your anxiety and worry to a more manageable place.

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    Trauma Therapy

    Therapy to help you heal from all kinds of trauma that may be impacting you.

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    Somatic Therapy

    Bring your body into the healing mix in psychotherapy.

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    Teen Girl Therapy

    Build your confidence and get help navigating your relationships.

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    Life Transitions Counseling

    We all go through changes! Why not get some help while you’re navigating them?

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    Art Therapy

    Unleash your healing while bringing the element of creativity to therapy.

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    Parenting Counseling

    Build your skill as a parent and develop the kind of relationship you’d like with your kid(s).

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    Body Image Therapy

    Empowering you to feel better about your body, just as it is.

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    Premarital Counseling

    Proactive couples therapy to plan for a happy future together.

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    Breathwork Therapy

    Transform your life and shake off your distress with the power of the breath.

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    LGBTQIA+ & Gender Exploration Therapy

    Exploring all expressions of gender and sexuality.

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    Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy

    Connect all the parts of yourself to feel your best.

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    Sex Therapy

    Improve your relationship with sex in individual or couples sex therapy.

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    Imago Relationship Therapy

    A highly effective and empowering couples and relationship therapy!

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    Fertility Counseling

    We’re here to support you, whatever your fertility journey looks like.

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    Health Behavior Change Counseling

    Make gradual improvements in your health to feel drastically better over time.

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    Women's Empowerment Workshops

    Have a social experience while building emotional well being.

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    Group Therapy

    Connect with women whom you have things in common and learn coping skills.

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Chicago

Miami

Rates

PSYCHOTHERAPY

  • Initial Intake Sessions (2), 55 minute each - $250

  • Individual & Couples Therapy 55 minutes - $225

*Please note that appointments that are not canceled or rescheduled with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice will be subject to the full 55 minute session fee (either self pay rate or full contracted insurance rate). 

Insurance

Most of our Chicago providers are in network for Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, including the BlueChoice PPO network, and some with Aetna, and Tricare. Please refer to the individual therapist bios to confirm which insurance that therapist accepts.

For more information, please call the phone number on the back of your benefits card. We do not accept any BCBS HMO plans.

If you are self-pay or using out of network insurance, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.

Maximize Your Out-of-Network Benefits with Ease

We’ve partnered with Thrizer to help you get the most out of your out-of-network benefits- especially if you're insured through plans like UnitedHealthcare or Cigna. Thrizer simplifies the reimbursement process by acting as your payment processor and handling claims on your behalf. That means no more super bills, no chasing down insurance companies, and faster reimbursements.

Curious about your coverage if we’re out of network? We can likely provide a personalized estimate of your out-of-network benefits through Thrizer, so you’ll know exactly what to expect before getting started.

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    Lakeview/North Center

    4043 N Ravenswood Ste 301 & 302 Chicago, IL 606013

  • Bright and cozy therapy office with wooden ceiling beams, exposed brick wall, large windows, a navy sofa, a pink velvet chair, a beige armchair, a round patterned rug, and various decorative items including plants, lamps, and artwork.

    Andersonville

    5215 N Ravenswood Ste 201 & 208 Chicago, IL 60640

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    Loop/Downtown

    25 E. Washington Ste 1505 Chicago, IL 60602

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    Lincoln Park

    561 W Diversey Ste 205 Chicago, IL 60614

Practice News

  • We now have an online store with downloadable guides and healing resources! Visit the Balanced Awakening Shop today.

  • Telehealth appointments for Miami women and couples now available! Visit our Miami page for more details.

  • Just opened: a new Lincoln Park office in Chicago! Book now to see us at 561 W Diversey.

 

Therapy Frequently Asked Questions

  • We have so many options for you to schedule that it can be overwhelming!

    1) You can schedule via our online scheduler.

    3) You can schedule a complementary client-therapist matchmaking call or fill out our matchmaking form.

    4) You can reach out to us via our contact us page.

  • Yep! All of our Chicago therapists work with clients who live in Illinois. Due to licensure laws, if you reside in another state we are unable to see you.

    Of course, if you live in Florida, take a look at our Miami services : )

  • We offer a complementary initial 15 minute phone consultation to answer questions you may have for us and to determine how we may work together.

    Individual & Couples Therapy

    Initial Intake Sessions (2), 55 minute each - $250

    55 minute individual session - $225

    *Please note that appointments that are not cancelled or rescheduled with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice (or before 6p Saturday for Monday appointments) will be subject to the full 55 minute session fee (either self pay rate or full contracted insurance rate).

    Good Faith Estimate

  • Please note that appointments that are not canceled or rescheduled with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice (or before 6p Saturday for Monday appointments) will be subject to the full 55 minute session fee (either self pay rate or full contracted insurance rate).

    When you cancel an appointment without much notice, 3 people miss out on the benefits - you, another client who could be seen at this time, and your Chicago therapist who loves providing therapy : ).

  • Chicago

    Most of our providers are in network for Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, including the BlueChoice PPO network, and some with Aetna, and Tricare. Please refer to the individual therapist bios to confirm which insurance that therapist accepts.

    For more information, please call the phone number on the back of your benefits card. We do not accept any BCBS HMO plans

    Miami

    Our Florida therapists do not accept any insurance. We are considered “out of network” providers and can provide you with a superbill for potential reimbursement.

    Maximize Your Out-of-Network Benefits with Ease

    We’ve partnered with Thrizer to help you get the most out of your out-of-network benefits- especially if you're insured through plans like UnitedHealthcare or Cigna. Thrizer simplifies the reimbursement process by acting as your payment processor and handling claims on your behalf. That means no more super bills, no chasing down insurance companies, and faster reimbursements.

    Curious about your coverage if we’re out of network? We can likely provide a personalized estimate of your out-of-network benefits through Thrizer, so you’ll know exactly what to expect before getting started.

  • Unfortunately, we are not considered “in-network” with Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO plans. There are no “out-of-network” benefits with an HMO plan so you will be considered self-pay. See our self-pay rates above.

  • Yes, with some exceptions. Providers within the practice are able to discuss your care with other providers in the practice in order to provide the best care for you. Similarly, some of our providers are under supervision and regularly speak with their supervisor about their client sessions. Otherwise, there are 3 situations where we would have to break your confidentiality. These include if we learn of any potential child or elder abuse from you, we determine that you are at risk of harming yourself or someone else, or we receive a court order for your medical records.

  • This is a great question and will depend on a few things. For the most part, we recommend that you meet with your therapist once/week for about 3-4 weeks to establish your relationship and sort out what will help you most in the short-term. From there, you may continue to meet once/week or you may decide on an every-other week schedule. Usually therapy works best when there is some consistency, but sometimes for financial reasons or otherwise, sessions are less frequent.

  • Great question! We get asked a lot about what the differences are in degrees, licenses, and credentials of our therapists. All of our therapists fall under the umbrella of psychotherapists - and psychotherapy is what we do so you’re in good hands with anyone on our team.

    Psychologists and Postdoctoral Residents have a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology - either a Ph.D. or a Psy.D. For our purposes, there’s not much difference between a Ph.D and a Psy.D. Psychologists get more training in things like psychological testing and research methods than a therapist at a masters degree level.

    LCSWs, MSW Fellows, LCPCs, and Clinical Fellows all have a master’s degree in counseling or social work. They spend a little less time in school than psychologists, but often have just as much experience with psychotherapy as psychologists once they’ve been in the field a year or two post graduation. Sometimes they even have more specialized experience in psychotherapy techniques and methods, because they’ve spent less time on psychological testing and research.

    At Balanced Awakening all of our therapists have the qualifications (and personalities) to provide excellent therapy. The most important piece in deciding on what therapist to see is often based on goodness of fit which can include things like therapist specialties matching up with what you’re looking for, or a particular style of doing therapy that resonates with you.

We can match you with a great therapist based on your needs. Schedule a matchmaking call today.

Lakeview/North Center

4043 N Ravenswood Ave
Ste 301 & 302
Chicago, IL 60613

Andersonville

5215 N Ravenswood Ave
Ste 201 & 208
Chicago, IL 60640

Loop/Downtown

25 E Washington St
Ste 1505
Chicago, IL 60602

Lincoln Park

561 W Diversey Pkwy
Ste 205
Chicago, IL 60614