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Therapy that meets you where you are
Life can feel overwhelming — even when everything “looks fine” on the outside.
You may be dealing with anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, or patterns that feel hard to break. Or maybe you’re simply feeling stuck and unsure of what’s next.
Therapy is a space to slow down, reflect, and better understand yourself. Together, we work to uncover what’s going on beneath the surface and build meaningful, lasting change.
Our Approach
Therapy is collaborative and tailored to you.
We combine insight-oriented work with practical tools, helping you not only understand your experiences but also create change in your daily life.
We use approaches such as:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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Executive functioning support
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Brainspotting
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Mindfulness-based approaches
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Strengths-based and neurodiversity-affirming care
WE SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING:
ADHD
Anxiety
Grief
Depression
Burnout & Work-Related Stress
Relationship Challenges
Self-Esteem & Identity
Life Transitions
Online, in-person, and hybrid options
FLEXIBILITY FOR BUSY SCHEDULES
Meet Our Therapy Team
Khadijah Livingston, LPC
Staff Clinician
Lady
Therapy Dog in Training
Audrey Kim, LPC
Staff Clinician
Alyssa Smolke, LPC
Staff Clinician
Jess Hudson, LPC
Staff Clinician
Ashley Houchin, PsyD
Founder & CEO
Emilie Vestuto, PsyD
Fellow
Jacob Borge, LPC
Staff Clinician
Hunter Soumar, LPC
Staff Clinician
"I've made more progress here in four months than I did in four years of [prior] therapy."
"Once I started sessions with Alyssa I realized very quickly what a different experience it is to work with someone who can very clearly see my neurodiversity at work (in both my strengths and challenges) and help me see things truly, clearly, and with grace."
FROM THE BLOG
Therapy FAQs
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or looking for support — therapy can help, even if you’re not sure exactly what you need.
No. Many people come to therapy for general support or personal growth.
It depends on your goals and needs. Some benefit from short-term support, others from ongoing therapy.
Yes. We are in-network with BlueCross BlueShield and Aetna. We offer a free, 15-minute consultation to check your benefits coverage and provide an estimate.
The cost of services will vary based on your insurance plan.
If you are uninsured or self-paying, each 50-minute session is $200.
Group therapy sessions are $75.
We also offer payment plans and sliding-scale payments on a limited basis. Please contact us for more information.
No, at this time we do not accept Medicare/Medicaid.
All in-person therapy sessions take place at our Lombard office location at 1919 S Highland Ave., Ste D-200.
We also offer virtual therapy via telehealth, as well as hybrid options to accommodate your needs.
Yes. We work with adults with ADHD at all stages—whether you’ve been recently diagnosed, have suspected ADHD, or have been managing it for years.
Our approach goes beyond just symptom management. We help you better understand how your brain works while building practical strategies for things like organization, time management, focus, and emotional regulation. We also address the impact ADHD can have on self-esteem, relationships, and burnout.
All our clinicians are ADHD-CCSP trained and take a neurodiversity-affirming approach, meaning we focus on supporting your strengths while helping you navigate challenges in a way that fits your life.
Yes, we offer therapy services in both English and Spanish.
Schedule a free consultation to get started
We offer a free 15-minute virtual consultation to help you understand the process, your benefits, and match with a clinician.
