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Embodied Wellness Center, PLLCEmbodied Wellness Center, PLLC
  • Home
  • About Us
    • FAQ
    • Our Team
      • Stephanie Rotman
      • Amanda Jonikaitis-King
      • Natalie Polupan
    • Careers
  • Services
    • Individual Therapy
      • Specialty Areas
        • Anxiety
        • ADHD
        • Body Image
        • Burnout & Work Stress
        • Chronic Pain
        • Depression
        • Perfectionism
        • Self-Esteem
        • Trauma & PTSD
        • Women’s Issues
        • Life Transitions
    • Couples Counseling
    • Somatic Therapy
    • Corporate Workshops
  • Resources
    • Videos
    • Blog
    • Book Recommendations
    • External Resources
    • Instagram
  • Contact Us
  • Current Client Portal
  • Book Now
Somatic Therapy in Chicago

Trauma-Informed Somatic Therapy in Chicago

We offer somatic therapy in Chicago to help individuals reconnect with their bodies and heal from anxiety, trauma, and chronic stress.

Reconnect with Your Body

Somatic therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on the mind-body connection, understanding how psychological issues manifest physically in the body. Somatic psychotherapy uses mindfulness, body awareness, breathing exercises, and body-based skills to guide the client.

How may somatic therapy be used in a therapy session?

    • Your therapist prompting you to tune into your body.
    • Experimenting with different body postures or movements to access and express underlying emotions.
    • Practicing breathwork, meditation, or guided imagery in session.
    • Integrating EMDR techniques into therapy sessions.
    • Utilizing grounding exercises to regulate the nervous system and address feelings of being overwhelmed.
    • Practicing gentle yoga poses to address specific concerns.
    • Exploring the sensations associated with specific emotions or memories.
    • Exploring the connection between physical symptoms (e.g., headaches, stomachaches) and underlying emotional states.

Online somatic therapy

At Embodied Wellness Center, our telehealth platform makes it easy for you to access transformative somatic therapy from the comfort of your own space. It helps to have a yoga mat, but a blanket or towel will also work. You may be asked to bring props to the session, which may include blocks, towels, blankets, or pillows. We will work with you based on your available resources.
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Meet the humans behind Embodied Wellness Center! We believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported. Our team brings different backgrounds, specialties, and perspectives, but we all share the same commitment: creating a space where you can show up exactly as you are. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, burnout, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, we're here to help. Click the link in bio to start your therapy journey. 
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#chicagotherapist #illinoistherapist #virtualtherapy #onlinetherapy #therapyforwomen #anxietytherapy #traumatherapy #somatichealing #mentalhealthsupport #mentalwellness #healingjourney #therapyworks
Meet the humans behind Embodied Wellness Center! We believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported. Our team brings different backgrounds, specialties, and perspectives, but we all share the same commitment: creating a space where you can show up exactly as you are. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, burnout, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, we're here to help. Click the link in bio to start your therapy journey. 
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#chicagotherapist #illinoistherapist #virtualtherapy #onlinetherapy #therapyforwomen #anxietytherapy #traumatherapy #somatichealing #mentalhealthsupport #mentalwellness #healingjourney #therapyworks
Meet the humans behind Embodied Wellness Center! We believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported. Our team brings different backgrounds, specialties, and perspectives, but we all share the same commitment: creating a space where you can show up exactly as you are. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, burnout, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, we're here to help. Click the link in bio to start your therapy journey. 
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#chicagotherapist #illinoistherapist #virtualtherapy #onlinetherapy #therapyforwomen #anxietytherapy #traumatherapy #somatichealing #mentalhealthsupport #mentalwellness #healingjourney #therapyworks
Meet the humans behind Embodied Wellness Center! We believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported. Our team brings different backgrounds, specialties, and perspectives, but we all share the same commitment: creating a space where you can show up exactly as you are. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, burnout, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, we're here to help. Click the link in bio to start your therapy journey. 
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#chicagotherapist #illinoistherapist #virtualtherapy #onlinetherapy #therapyforwomen #anxietytherapy #traumatherapy #somatichealing #mentalhealthsupport #mentalwellness #healingjourney #therapyworks
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Meet the humans behind Embodied Wellness Center! We believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported. Our team brings different backgrounds, specialties, and perspectives, but we all share the same commitment: creating a space where you can show up exactly as you are. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, burnout, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, we're here to help. Click the link in bio to start your therapy journey. . . . #chicagotherapist #illinoistherapist #virtualtherapy #onlinetherapy #therapyforwomen #anxietytherapy #traumatherapy #somatichealing #mentalhealthsupport #mentalwellness #healingjourney #therapyworks
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Rest is not laziness.
Rest is not falling behind.
Rest is not something you have to “earn” after completely exhausting yourself.
In a culture that constantly pushes productivity, slowing down can feel uncomfortable, guilt-inducing, or even wrong. But your body was never designed to stay in survival mode all the time.
Rest helps regulate your nervous system, improve focus, restore energy, and create the capacity to keep showing up for the things that matter to you. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is pause.
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Rest is not laziness. Rest is not falling behind. Rest is not something you have to “earn” after completely exhausting yourself. In a culture that constantly pushes productivity, slowing down can feel uncomfortable, guilt-inducing, or even wrong. But your body was never designed to stay in survival mode all the time. Rest helps regulate your nervous system, improve focus, restore energy, and create the capacity to keep showing up for the things that matter to you. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is pause. . . . #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #rest #burnout #mentalhealth #anxiety #nervoussystemregulation #selfcare #mindfulness #somatictherapy #peoplepleasing #perfectionism #stressmanagement #healing #worklifebalance #holisticwellness
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Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic attacks or obvious worry.
Sometimes it looks like:
-Overthinking every decision
-Putting things off because you’re afraid of doing it wrong
-Needing constant reassurance
-Trying to keep everyone happy
-Feeling like you have to earn your worth through productivity or perfection
These behaviors are often protective responses rooted in anxiety. Understanding the "why" can help us foster self-compassion instead of shame.
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Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic attacks or obvious worry. Sometimes it looks like: -Overthinking every decision -Putting things off because you’re afraid of doing it wrong -Needing constant reassurance -Trying to keep everyone happy -Feeling like you have to earn your worth through productivity or perfection These behaviors are often protective responses rooted in anxiety. Understanding the "why" can help us foster self-compassion instead of shame. . . . #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #anxiety #generalizedanxiety #perfectionism #peoplepleasing #impostorsyndrome #mentalhealthawareness #somatictherapy #mindbodyconnection #nervoussystemregulation #therapy #virtualtherapy #selfcompassion #anxietyhelp #holisticmentalhealth
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We’re so excited to welcome Natalie Polupan to Embodied Wellness Center!
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Natalie works with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, relationship challenges, and chronic stress, especially those who feel emotionally exhausted from always having to “keep it together” despite struggling underneath the surface.
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With a background in community mental health, Natalie has worked with a wide range of clients and presenting concerns, from everyday stress and life transitions to more severe and crisis-level situations. She also brings experience in clinical leadership and supervision, having managed and supported a large team of clinicians.
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Natalie's approach is direct, compassionate, and deeply human. She creates a space where clients can show up authentically, feel genuinely supported, and begin creating meaningful, lasting change.
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Natalie currently has limited availability available for new virtual clients living in Illinois, with additional openings becoming available in the coming weeks. Visit the link in our bio to learn more or schedule an appointment with Natalie.
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We’re so excited to welcome Natalie Polupan to Embodied Wellness Center! . Natalie works with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, relationship challenges, and chronic stress, especially those who feel emotionally exhausted from always having to “keep it together” despite struggling underneath the surface. . With a background in community mental health, Natalie has worked with a wide range of clients and presenting concerns, from everyday stress and life transitions to more severe and crisis-level situations. She also brings experience in clinical leadership and supervision, having managed and supported a large team of clinicians. . Natalie's approach is direct, compassionate, and deeply human. She creates a space where clients can show up authentically, feel genuinely supported, and begin creating meaningful, lasting change. . Natalie currently has limited availability available for new virtual clients living in Illinois, with additional openings becoming available in the coming weeks. Visit the link in our bio to learn more or schedule an appointment with Natalie.
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Unfortunately it’s usually option D for me! Sometimes the hardest part of having free time is figuring out what to do with it.
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Happy Pride Month!
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Pride is more than parades and celebrations-- it's feeling safe enough to exist as your true self, being seen without having to shrink, mask, or explain who you are, it's having spaces where your identity is respected, affirmed, and celebrated.
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At EWC, we recognize that many LGBTQ+ individuals have struggled with experiences of judgment, rejection, or hypervigilance. We're here to support you through deep healing. We're proud to support LGBTQ+ mental health this month and every month.
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Happy Pride Month!
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Pride is more than parades and celebrations-- it's feeling safe enough to exist as your true self, being seen without having to shrink, mask, or explain who you are, it's having spaces where your identity is respected, affirmed, and celebrated.
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At EWC, we recognize that many LGBTQ+ individuals have struggled with experiences of judgment, rejection, or hypervigilance. We're here to support you through deep healing. We're proud to support LGBTQ+ mental health this month and every month.
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Happy Pride Month! . Pride is more than parades and celebrations-- it's feeling safe enough to exist as your true self, being seen without having to shrink, mask, or explain who you are, it's having spaces where your identity is respected, affirmed, and celebrated. . At EWC, we recognize that many LGBTQ+ individuals have struggled with experiences of judgment, rejection, or hypervigilance. We're here to support you through deep healing. We're proud to support LGBTQ+ mental health this month and every month. . . . #pridemonth #lgbtqmentalhealth #affirmingtherapy #somatictherapy #mindbodyconnection #healing #virtualtherapy #mentalhealthawareness #traumatherapy #nervoussystemregulation #selfacceptance #inclusivecare #holisticwellness #chicagotherapist #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig
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