You are the expert on your own life. I will collaborate with you as you identify creative strategies to work toward your goals.

 
 

Maybe you feel lonely, sad, worried, or stressed. Maybe world events and injustice are overwhelming and exhausting. Maybe you are looking for more of a sense of purpose in your life. Maybe you are feeling stuck and hoping to view yourself or others in a new way. Maybe you care for an aging parent, are coping with the stress of college life, or are grieving the loss of a loved one. Maybe you simply want to feel better about yourself or your relationships. Whatever the reason you are seeking therapy, it can be hard to take the first step in reaching out. When you are ready, I am willing to listen.

The first time we meet together, I will go over policies, talk with you about your reasons for seeking therapy, and identify potential goals as we determine whether we are a good fit.  I will offer creative ways to look at your life and identity in the context of your relationships, culture, and community. I will sit with you when you need to cry, I will laugh with you when you need to laugh, and I will support you as you work toward positive change. To learn more, you can give me a call at 872.216.0658 or email me at HouptArtTherapy@gmail.com.

Standard Notice, as of January 1, 2022:

“Right to Receive a Good Faith Estimate of Expected Charges”

Under the No Surprises Act

OMB Control Number 0938-XXXX

Expiration Date 12/31/2022

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

  • You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

  • Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

  • If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

  • Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises 

WHAT TO EXPECT

Length – 53 min weekly or biweekly sessions
Cost – Private/self pay rate is $150/hour. Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) PPO, and Blue Choice accepted (Cigna PPO coming soon). Fee is due at the time of service. 
Location –  Just off the Jackson CTA stop, in the loop, downtown Chicago (or on a HIPPA-compliant telehealth platform).
Questions? – Call for a free consultation: (872) 216-0658.

ISSUES ADDRESSED AND CONSIDERED INCLUDE

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Trauma (interpersonal, systemic, collective, generational)

  • Coping Skills

  • Life Stressors

  • Bereavement, Grief, & Loss

  • Self Esteem

  • Sense of Purpose

  • Caregiver Stress & Burnout

  • Phase of Life

  • Aging Issues

  • LGBTQ Issues

  • Spirituality

  • Chronic Pain

  • Disability & Chronic Illness

  • Identity

  • Intersectionality

  • Socio-political context

ECLECTIC TREATMENT APPROACH INFORMED BY

  • Art Therapy

  • Somatic Experiencing (currently Intermediate Level II trained)

  • Cultural-Relational Therapy

  • Person-Centered Therapy

  • Trauma Theory

  • Psychodynamic Approach

  • Humanistic Approach

  • Intersectional Feminism

  • Post-modernism

  • Social Action

  • Harm Reduction

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Anti-oppressive practices