Empowering Your Mind, Body, and Spirit

Services are primarily tailored for individuals who are facing mental health challenges, seeking personal growth, or needing a supportive community. We cater exclusively to Illinois residents online to make therapy options convenient. Therapy online allows you to talk to a therapist without any risk due to the current pandemic, and you can use it from the comfort of your home. Online psychotherapy is equally confidential as in-person sessions.
*In person appts are available if the client requests it and if a good fit. Most of the services are provided online.
**If you are having suicidal thoughts, call 911 immediately or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

***If a client needs a higher level of care, a HSC therapist will immediately let you know and refer you to ensure you get the proper level of care, in some cases.

Therapy online allows individuals to talk to a licensed clinical therapist without any risk due to the pandemic, and you can use it from the comfort of your home. Online psychotherapy is equally confidential as in-person sessions.

If you’re looking for a supportive space to address your mental health, navigate life’s challenges, or explore personal growth, HSC might be a great fit. Services are designed with YOUR unique needs in mind, offering a compassionate and understanding environment to foster healing and well-being.

Yes, online therapy sessions for those who prefer or require remote assistance. Online therapy provides the same level of care and support as our in-person services, ensuring you have access to mental health resources regardless of your location.

Yes, if we decide it’s a good idea and a good fit, you will be given the option of scheduling in person appts, as needed.

Psychotherapy – or therapy is a treatment for those who have mental health problems and emotional distress. There are various approaches and styles of therapy. Therapy counseling means examining the life of a client and gaining insight into the difficulties that someone is facing. These could be related to relationships, family, work, money etc.

The research shows having a trusting relationship with a therapist is one of the main ingredients to healing. A positive change that happens over time of going to therapy sessions. It helps the releasing of negative emotions and energy that have accumulated over time. Positive benefits can be visible after a couple of sessions, but for the best results 3-6 months is the average time it takes to change patterned behavior.

If you have trouble with substances, anger, sleep, anxiety, lack of energy, have suppressed or visible trauma, mental illnesses, depression, emotional stress, loss of a loved one, eating disorders, flashbacks, nightmares, PTSD signs etc. are just some of the most common reasons why people decide to go to treatments.

Individuals of color, unfortunately, deal with additional daily stressors. Racial and gender biases can emerge in any aspect of their lives creating additional barriers to success. Getting professional help and advice can benefit you – you will gain more confidence and learn how to cope with difficult emotions.

The philosophy at HSC leads with meeting the individual where he or she is at in their journey.  HSC therapy leads with the heart not the mind.  I do not see myself as “the expert”.  I am here to walk alongside you in your healing journey.  Therapy should not feel cold and stiff, with only one person doing the talking.  It is an exchange of energy and shared experience.  An effective therapist is someone who knows how to gain your trust, who actively listens empathically, and connects you to your own inner strengths. Opening and developing a relationship with a therapist helps you to heal childhood wounds and overcome daily challenges that keep you feeling stuck.

It is best to get started with a therapist that has the right licensing.  You can always check my credentials below and look me up:

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Some hints that you’re dealing with an ineffective therapist are:

• Not consistent with appointments and reschedules often
• Talking too much,
• Not informing you that you need a higher level of care
• Being judgmental,
• Looking uninterested in what you’re saying,
• Sharing inappropriate information about their life or the life of other clients,
• Making sexual overtures toward a client,
• Breaking confidentiality,
• Threatening or blackmailing

Yes, I have over 15 years of experience as a licensed clinical professional counselor.  Research shows that the most significant factor in successful outcomes in therapy is “therapeutic alliance,” or the quality of the relationship between client and therapist. Therefore, you are invited to remain open in the selection process and consider both connection as well as credentials.  If for some reason you do not feel a connection, it is completely ok and hope you can communicate that, if needed.  In this field a good therapist will never be upset because a client is doing what is best for them!

I have a (CRC) Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification in Illinois.  I have experience supporting individuals with their overall rehabilitation process, not just the mental aspect.  It can do vocational assessments, labor market surveys, provide expert witness testimonies on people’s ability to return to work etc., I provide vocational rehabilitation support and help individuals become more self-sufficient/ independent, if needed.  I understand and value medical aspects of disability.  I also have specialized knowledge about ADA, individuals with disability rights and accommodations.    My many other certifications and training also add to my ability to support individuals and tailor services to each person.  For example, I have training in anger management, practice medication, yoga, breathwork, reiki, Qigong, Boxing, Mayan Wisdom etc etc.

If you’re interested in individual (in-person and online therapy) services, the price for 60-minute sessions is $100.  Many other private practices charge from $175- $275 per hour.  I want to make this accessible to everyone.  If you have less time, a 30-minute session is $50.

*Sliding scale fees are available on a limited basis since I already provide affordable prices.  Feel to email if you need support but can’t afford the price. 

 HSC currently does not accept insurance but would be happy to provide a superbill that you can provide to your insurance for reimbursement.

*You can schedule a complimentary consultation valued at $65 or more that includes personal assessment and recommendation for services.