Approachable Healer: Belly Monster retreat and book

05/28/2026

I refuse to pretend “everything’s fine.” In my latest post I explore staying present with hard news, tending to family wounds, and holding grief without numbing out. It’s short, honest, and meant for anyone who’s trying to stay compassionate without getting overwhelmed. Read more: https://wix.to/9n7ohSL

Healing in families, holding the news, and staying present without numbingJenny KorotkoMay 28, 2026Today I was struck by a mix of sadness and gratefulness. I noticed how much I value my morning routine—and how privileged I am to have one. I also kept noticing the quick tears that rose while listen...

05/19/2026

SE (Somatic Experiencing Trauma Therapy) Students — Summer Case Consultation Special ☀️

For the summer months, I’m offering discounted case consultation sessions for SE students looking for support, reflection, guidance, and a grounded space to explore their work.

Whether you’re processing a challenging case, wanting to deepen your SE lens, or simply seeking collaborative support — I’d love to connect.

✨ Limited summer discounted spots available
📅 Book here: https://wix.to/Rk4N8Gp?utm_source=chatgpt.com Schedule your consultation

— Jenny Korotko, ATR, LCPC, SEP

Office: Virtual or public meetup like a forest preserve, or office in Jefferson Park, IL. Inquire when you talk with Jenny. 

05/18/2026

New on the blog: Why are we still normalizing working for free in the helping professions? Jenifer Korotko examines how compassion-driven work can get exploited, why lived experience doesn’t equal unpaid labor, and practical steps helpers can take to protect their time and boundaries. Read more: https://wix.to/NnMWwBB

Why Are We Still Normalizing Working for Free in the Helping Professions?I am in the helping field. I love it… and I absolutely hate parts of it all at the same time.This field is filled with people whose hearts are often larger than the systems holding them. People who quietly carry their own his...

05/15/2026

Being a healer doesn't mean having arrived — it means walking the path alongside others. In my latest post, I share what it’s like to struggle and heal while supporting clients, and why vulnerability is part of the work. Read: https://wix.to/PyKasgm

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One of the strangest things about being a therapist, trauma healer, or someone people place in the “helper” category is how quickly others assume you must be healed.As if the certifications, trainings, books, and years of sitting with people somehow exempt you from being human.I think many heale...

05/12/2026

Check out my blog post https://wix.to/OvRJ7vJ

In private therapy practice, supervision is often described as a cornerstone of ethical and professional development. In theory, it is where clinicians refine their clinical thinking, process complex cases, explore countertransference, and strengthen ethical decision-making. In practice, however, no...

05/08/2026

I believed the “we’re like family here” line — until it wasn’t. In my new post I pull back the curtain on a therapy practice that prioritized compliance over care, how it affected me, and why I built a better way forward for clinicians and clients alike. Read the full story and join the conversation: https://wix.to/rlWDDfN

What’s one workplace phrase that felt supportive but masked control? Share below.

I used to believe the phrase “we’re like family here.”A lot of therapists do.We enter this field because we care deeply about people. We want to help. We want to heal. So when a practice markets itself as warm, collaborative, mission-driven, and “family-oriented,” it can feel like exactly ...

05/08/2026

Hey all — I’ve been quietly working on something that means a lot to me.
After years of working in — and witnessing — toxic dynamics within private practice settings, I decided to create a self-paced program for therapists who are ready to better understand the business side of our field, recognize exploitative workplace patterns, and learn how to move toward ethical, sustainable independence.
This program is for fully licensed and pre-licensed clinicians who are tired of:
• unclear pay structures
• unpaid labor being normalized
• burnout being treated as a personal failing
• feeling emotionally manipulated in “family-style” workplaces
• and questioning their own worth in environments that profit from their exhaustion
I’m almost done creating it, and I wanted to share a blog post that explains why I built it and the experiences that led me here.
If you’ve ever felt trapped, dysregulated, or unseen in this field — this is for you.https://www.approachablehealer.com/post/the-therapy-practice-that-broke-me-and-why-i-built-a-way-out

04/19/2026

I remember the first time I sat with a circle of strangers and felt less alone—so I created Peaceful Presence to make that feeling available to more of us. Right now the introductory space for this virtual healing workshop is offered at an accessible rate that makes deep emotional work possible for beginners and returnees alike.

Join me and a gentle online community where we practice spiritual healing techniques, hold space for emotional challenges, and support each other through guided exercises. If you’ve been longing for a safe place to begin or continue your healing, this could be the next step.

Click to learn more and reserve your spot: https://wix.to/hKC8AIo 🔗✨

What would you most like to be held through in a group like this? I’d love to hear—share below.

Reclaim your life. Heal. Grow. Thrive. Our approach integrates trauma-informed counseling with creative art therapy, transforming your life.

04/17/2026

Join our Virtual Healing Workshop: From Sorrow to Softness — a themed monthly session focused on spiritual restoration and community healing. Introductory rate: $25. April 21, 2026 • 5:30–6:30 PM CDT. Safe, guided space to process, release, and soften. Reserve your spot: https://wix.to/F6ZI67G

02/13/2026

Need guidance on a challenging case? Book a Somatic Therapy Case Consult ONLINE ONLY with Jenny — tailored for SEP students at all levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced). Get focused, confidential feedback to refine your clinical skills and deepen your somatic understanding. Schedule your session today: https://wix.to/tygMCgB

01/05/2026