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Online Therapy for Emotional Health
Who we are & whom we serve
We are a small relational trauma-responsive strengths-based psychotherapy practice that serves a diverse group of clients across Illinois, Michigan, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania. We primarily serve clients on Medicaid.
We each have our own specialties, modalities, and service populations. But each one of us can see any type of client. We treat anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, etc. Please read through our profiles for more information.
Merak, Serbian noun:
A feeling of bliss and oneness with the universe that comes from the simple pleasures in life, the pursuit of small things that add up to a sense of happiness and fulfillment
Services
Our clinicians are trained across several screening and diagnostic tools and can assess various clinical presentations.
We are available on weekdays and early evenings to accommodate clients' work and personal schedules. We accept Medicaid and out-of-pocket pay, and we provide "super bills" for out-of-network reimbursement.
Don't hesitate to reach out. We are committed to helping our clients maximize their emotional health.
Our Team
Therapist
Malaika (she/her)
Master of Social Work @ University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience @ University of Michigan
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Clinical Social Work Intern, Acacia
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Survey Specialist Associate, Institute for Social Research
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Registered Behavior Technician, Comprehensive Educational Services, Inc.
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Research Technician Associate, Michigan Medicine
Specialties: Anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, bipolar, parenting, marriage and relationships, childhood abuse & neglect, autism spectrum, ADHD
Modalities: Relational Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Play Therapy, Circle of Security Parenting, Interpersonal Therapy
Populations: Adults, teens, couples, children ages 5 and up, LGBTQIA2+, Medicaid
* Accepting Illinois clients starting in Jan 2025
Therapist
Jillian (she/her)
Master of Social Work @ University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology @ Guilford College
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Neuro-Oncology Clinical Intern, Abramson Cancer Center, Penn Medicine
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Palliative Care Intern, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Jefferson Health
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Tutoring Coordinator, Equitas Prep
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Member, National Association of Social Workers
Specialties: Anxiety, bereavement, depression, fertility and miscarriage, illness, life transitions, phobias, relationship issues, and trauma/PTSD
Modalities: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Method (for couples), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Populations: Adults, couples, LGBTQIA2+, Medicaid
* Accepting Illinois clients
Therapist
Cassi (she/her)
Master of Social Work @ University of Pennsylvania
Master of Arts in English Literature and Gender & Women's Studies @ Villanova University; Bachelor of Arts in English, Writing, and Women's Studies @ Pennsylvania State University
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Activities Therapist, YesCare
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Mental Health Professional, Centurion
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Adjunct Professor, English, Penn State
Specialties: Anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, grief and loss, relational conflict, psychosis, autism spectrum, ADHD
Modalities: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Ecotherapy, Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy
Populations: Adults, incarcerated & formerly incarcerated individuals, perpetrators of sexual violence, LGBTQIA2+, Medicaid
* Accepting Illinois clients starting in Jan 2025
Therapist
Joe (he/him)
Master of Social Work @ University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Computer Science @ University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Clinical Intern, Hall-Mercer, Penn Medicine
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Intern, Jefferson Health
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Associate Dean, Tufts
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Director, UIllinois
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Board of Directors, One People
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Member, National Association of Social Workers
Specialties: Anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, bipolar, sexual abuse, relationships
Modalities: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Psychodynamic Therapy
Populations: Adults, couples, people of color, Medicaid
* Accepting Nebraska clients
We provide trauma-informed relational- and strengths-based therapy for issues such as:
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ADHD
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Anxiety
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Autism
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Depression
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Grief and loss and bereavement
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Major life transitions
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Relationship issues
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separation, divorce, infidelity
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Trauma/PTSD
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sexual assault, childhood abuse, interpersonal violence
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We are qualified in diagnostics:
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Anxiety disorders
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Depressive disorders
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Mood disorders
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Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders
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Personality disorders
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Trauma- and stressor-related disorders
We are trained and/or certified across different modalities:
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
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Gottman Method (for couples)
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Motivational Interviewing
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Psychodynamic
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Relational-Cultural Therapy
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Solution-Focused Therapy
Fees
Services can be paid for out-of-pocket or through your commercial, Medicare, or Medicaid plan.
Self-Pay & Out-of-Network
$125 / 53-min session for individuals
$125 / 53-min session for couples
If you have out-of-network benefits, you can submit our "superbill" to your insurance for partial reimbursement.
Commercial
We accept these plans:
Nebraska: Ambetter, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare & Dual Plans
We accept these plans:
Illinois: Molina and Blue Cross Blue Shield
Nebraska: Wellcare
Medicaid
We accept these plans:
Illinois: Meridian, BCBS Community, and Molina
Nebraska: Total Care, United Healthcare, Molina