Counseling for Women's & Perinatal Mental Health in Evanston, IL
Serving clients in Evanston, Chicago’s North Shore, and virtually throughout Illinois
Support for Women Navigating Anxiety and Overwhelm
Do you find yourself taking on more than you can handle — even when your mind and body are begging you to slow down?
Do you say yes when every part of you wants to say no?
Do you lie awake at night replaying conversations, overthinking decisions, or mentally planning tomorrow before today has even ended?
If this sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
At Embodied Healing Counseling & Yoga, we help women who “look fine on the outside” but feel overwhelmed on the inside — the high achievers, helpers, caregivers, and perfectionists who are tired of carrying everything alone.
Anxiety is exhausting. But with the right support, you can feel more grounded, capable, and connected to yourself again.
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High-Functioning Anxiety: What It Looks and Feels Like
Many of the women we work with experience:
→ Feeling restless, tense, or perpetually “on”
→ Persistent worry or dread, even when things are going well
→ Racing thoughts or difficulty concentrating
→ Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
→ Overthinking or replaying conversations
→ Chronic muscle tension, headaches, or fatigue
→ Panic symptoms (rapid breathing, sweating, trembling)
→ Feeling like you “should be handling it better”
→ Taking care of everyone else before yourself
You don’t have to keep powering through.
Therapy can help you understand the roots of your anxiety, build nervous-system-based coping tools, and create more ease in your daily life.
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Perinatal & Maternal Mental Health Care (Fertility, Pregnancy, Postpartum)
Pregnancy, postpartum, fertility journeys, and identity transitions
Pregnancy and postpartum bring a mix of joy, responsibility, fear, and massive identity change — and it’s completely normal to struggle during this time.
Up to 21% of birthing people experience moderate to severe anxiety or depression during the perinatal period. These challenges can begin during pregnancy, immediately after birth, or months later — and they don’t go away on their own.
We support women navigating:
→ Overwhelm and emotional ups and downs
→ Anxiety, panic, or intrusive thoughts
→ Guilt or pressure to “do it right”
→ Difficulty bonding with your baby
→ Feeling disconnected from who you were before becoming a parent
→ Identity shifts, role changes, or resentment no one talks about
→ Fear of being judged for asking for help
→ Thoughts about running away, shutting down, or wanting to escape
You’re not failing, you’re human. And you deserve support, compassion, and a safe space to land.
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How Our Mind–Body Approach Helps
Our approach blends traditional psychotherapy with evidence-based mind–body practices — including somatic work, nervous system regulation skills, and therapeutic yoga. Together we’ll help you:
Reconnect with Your Values
Remember what matters most to you — not what others expect of you.
Understand Your Emotions
Learn how your feelings show up in your body, relationships, and daily rhythms.
Build Emotion Regulation & Coping Skills
Develop practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, and overwhelm.
Take Meaningful, Sustainable Action
Create realistic shifts that support the life you want to build.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. We’re here to walk with you.
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Insurance Coverage
We are in-network with:
BlueCross BlueShield PPO
United Behavioral Health / Optum
Insurance coverage varies by plan and clinician. Depending on your benefits, you may be responsible for a deductible, copay, coinsurance, or another portion of the session cost.
We also offer self-pay services, superbills for clients seeking possible out-of-network reimbursement, and a limited number of reduced-rate appointments.
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