At Drawing Closer Counseling and Wellness, I offer both online and in-person sessions to best meet your needs.

Online Sessions: I offer online counseling and dance therapy sessions for clients in Chicago, IL, Tuesday through Thursday. These virtual sessions provide the same meaningful support as in-person ones, with the added flexibility of meeting from the comfort of your home.

In-Person Sessions: For those who prefer face-to-face sessions, I offer in-person counseling and dance therapy on Fridays only. My office is located at:

6232 N. Pulaski Rd., Suite 400

Chicago, IL 60646

In-person sessions can be especially meaningful for those wanting to explore somatic work through dance therapy. Being physically present in the room can deepen your connection to your body in a way that feels more grounded and supported. For some, having a private space outside the home also makes it easier to speak freely and focus without distractions. Meeting face-to-face can offer a unique sense of safety, presence, and connection—an invaluable part of healing and growth.

At Drawing Closer Counseling and Wellness, I’m committed to helping you make the most of our time together. Whether you choose online or in-person sessions, I’ll support you in feeling more attuned to your emotions, improving your relationships, and navigating life’s challenges with personalized tools and strategies.

If you're ready to begin, I invite you to book your free 15-minute consultation today! I’m here to answer any questions and help you feel confident and comfortable as you start your journey toward healing and growth.

I’m in network only with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO. If you have this plan, I’m happy to verify your benefits and submit claims on your behalf. You’d just be responsible for any copays or deductibles based on your coverage at the time of service.

If you have a different PPO plan, I’m considered an out-of-network provider, which means I’m not contracted with your insurance company, and sessions are billed as private pay. However, many PPO plans offer out-of-network benefits. You’re welcome to submit claims for reimbursement directly to your insurance. I can provide you with a Superbill (a special receipt with all the info they need) to help with that process.

To make things a little easier, feel free to download my Benefits and Reimbursement Verification Guide –it includes helpful questions you can ask your insurance provider when exploring your coverage and reimbursement options.

Obtenga la Guía de Verificación de Beneficios en Español para su conveniencia. 

All sessions are paid at the time of service. After each appointment, I’ll provide you with a Superbill–a detailed receipt that your insurance company requires for reimbursement. You’ll submit the Superbill and claim directly to your insurance provider.

To simplify the process, I’ve partnered with Reimbursify, a user-friendly app that helps you file out-of-network claims right from your phone.

To make things easier, when you download the app, your first claim is on me!

File my claim

If you’d prefer to speak with your insurance company first, feel free to download my guide to help you ask the right questions:

Benefits and Reimbursement Verification Guide

Guía de Verificación de Beneficios

Choosing between using insurance or paying privately for therapy really comes down to what feels best for you. Here’s a quick look at some things to consider as you explore your options:

Why Some People Choose Not to Use Insurance:

Personalized Care & Flexibility: When you pay privately, I can tailor our work together without the limitations that sometimes come with insurance–like shorter sessions, a capped number of visits, or requirements that may not align with your goals.

More Confidentiality: Private pay keeps your personal and clinical information between us. Insurance companies may request access to your records, including sensitive details such as diagnoses, which you may prefer to keep more private.

No Diagnosis Needed: Insurance requires a mental health diagnosis to approve and cover treatment. Some people would rather not have a diagnosis on record unless it’s truly needed for clinical reasons. With private pay, we can focus on your growth and healing without that added requirement.

A Meaningful Investment in Your Growth: While using insurance doesn’t mean you’re any less committed, some clients find that paying privately adds a deeper sense of ownership and engagement in their therapy process—it becomes a meaningful investment in their well-being.

Why Some People Choose to Use Insurance:

Lower Upfront Costs: Insurance can ease the financial load by covering a portion of your sessions, which can be especially helpful if you're looking to reduce out-of-pocket costs.

More Sessions Covered: Depending on your specific plan, you may be eligible for a greater number of sessions—ideal if you're planning for ongoing or long-term support.

Reimbursement for Out-of-Network Care: If you have a PPO plan, you can often use your out-of-network benefits and request reimbursement for sessions. I’ll provide you with a Superbill to make this process as smooth as possible.

Both paths offer meaningful support, and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. If you’re unsure which option fits you best, I’d be happy to walk you through it. You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Book a free 15-minute consultation today!

My rate is $195 an hour for all my services.

Payment: Cash, Check, HSA, Credit, or Debit are accepted. Payment is required at the time of visit.

Under the No Surprises Act you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for all private pay services.

During our initial appointment, we will review the completed registration forms and general information. We will go over your history and background, what brought you to counseling, and will collaborate in developing your therapy goals. 

You might have heard or used phrases like “trust your gut”, “keep your head or chin up”, or I need to “get this off my chest”. These figures of speech refer to body language, an experience that is felt in and expressed through our bodies.

In Dance Therapy or Dance Movement Therapy, movement is used in a psychotherapeutic way to help integrate the emotional, cognitive, social, and physical aspects of the person. The goal is to bring these areas together with the intention of feeling more whole, increasing adaptability, developing new ways of coping, and improving overall well-being.

Creative expression through dance and movement is encouraged and is at the root of Dance Therapy, however, it is not a dance class as seen in a dance studio for example. The type of dance that evolves is an expression that comes from within the client and the personal experience and emotions that are being processed in the session. Previous dance experience is not necessary to benefit from this therapy, all that is needed is a curious and open attitude to re-engage with and experience your body.

Dance Therapy can be beneficial in identifying ways that painful relationship patterns and coping strategies have been ingrained and imprinted in the body, and it can help you connect with your intuition, feel more confident, and transform your relationships.

Reference: American Dance Therapy Association

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At the beginning of the session, you may decide to check in verbally and then move or, start by moving first and then process verbally. We will discuss and develop the structure of the sessions together.

Movement is used:

Collaboratively, never imposed. You will always be invited into a movement experience, not expected to move if you are not ready.

Symbolically or as a metaphor: to describe or express something that has “no words.”

Through structured movement sequences: to increase a sense of grounding, connection, strength, flexibility, or greater expressivity.

Through exploring different qualities of movement, usually connected to temperament and personality: preferences in the use of time, pressure, space, and breath for example.

The use of music is welcomed and encouraged. You can bring your music or make requests, I may also make suggestions to support the theme or goal of the session.

Click here to learn how working with a dance therapist can help you feel more connected and improve your relationships!