Empowered Therapy,Inc.

Empowered Therapy,Inc. A psychotherapy practice focused on helping individuals heal.rebuild.change. Empower Yourself, Empower Your Life.

Growth often means letting go of the parts of you that once helped you get through hard things.Be gentle with the proces...
10/29/2025

Growth often means letting go of the parts of you that once helped you get through hard things.
Be gentle with the process. Outgrowing survival is a form of healing. đź’›

Anxiety and depression can feel like opposites — one speeds you up, the other slows you down. But for many people, they ...
10/27/2025

Anxiety and depression can feel like opposites — one speeds you up, the other slows you down. But for many people, they exist side by side.

It’s not contradiction — it’s your mind and body doing their best to protect you.

If you recognize yourself in this overlap, you’re not alone. There are ways to find calm, clarity, and energy again — therapy can help you get there at your own pace. 💛

Ask yourself: What part of me needs the most compassion today?Maybe it’s the part that’s tired of being strong.Maybe it’...
10/25/2025

Ask yourself: What part of me needs the most compassion today?

Maybe it’s the part that’s tired of being strong.
Maybe it’s the part that still feels small and unseen.
Maybe it’s the part that just wants to rest without guilt.
Every version of you deserves care.

Offering compassion to those inner parts is how healing begins. đź’›

Complex trauma doesn’t always come from one big, obvious event — sometimes, it comes from years of feeling unseen, unsaf...
10/23/2025

Complex trauma doesn’t always come from one big, obvious event — sometimes, it comes from years of feeling unseen, unsafe, or not enough.

It can quietly shape how you show up in relationships, how you trust, and even how you talk to yourself.
If you recognized yourself in any of these signs, know this: nothing is “wrong” with you. These are adaptive responses — ways your mind and body learned to keep you safe.

Healing means slowly teaching yourself that safety and connection are possible again.
And you don’t have to do it alone. 💛

Survival mode is your body’s way of protecting you—but it’s not meant to be a permanent state. With support, you can hel...
09/20/2025

Survival mode is your body’s way of protecting you—but it’s not meant to be a permanent state. With support, you can help your nervous system feel safe enough to slow down and make space for joy again.
Start moving from surviving to living at www.empoweredtherapy.org.

Healing isn’t about erasing yourself or building a brand-new version from scratch.It’s about peeling back the layers of ...
09/18/2025

Healing isn’t about erasing yourself or building a brand-new version from scratch.

It’s about peeling back the layers of expectations, conditioning, and survival patterns you picked up along the way—until you reconnect with the version of you that feels most like you.

www.empoweredtherapy.org.

You don’t have to simplify yourself to deserve love. You are worthy of it exactly as you are—complex, imperfect, and rea...
09/16/2025

You don’t have to simplify yourself to deserve love. You are worthy of it exactly as you are—complex, imperfect, and real.

Start embracing every part of who you are at www.empoweredtherapy.org. You are already enough.

If setting boundaries feels uncomfortable, you’re not broken—you’ve likely just been taught to put others first, even at...
09/14/2025

If setting boundaries feels uncomfortable, you’re not broken—you’ve likely just been taught to put others first, even at the cost of yourself.

Fear of rejection, people-pleasing habits, unclear self-worth, and lack of practice can all make it harder to say “no” or ask for what you need.

Boundaries are a skill—and like any skill, you can learn and strengthen them over time. With support, they stop feeling like walls and start feeling like doors you control.

Start building boundaries that protect your peace at www.empoweredtherapy.org. Your needs are valid. Your boundaries matter.

When your thoughts are spinning, it can feel like you’re carrying them all in your hands at once—heavy, messy, and impos...
09/12/2025

When your thoughts are spinning, it can feel like you’re carrying them all in your hands at once—heavy, messy, and impossible to sort through.

Journaling gives those thoughts somewhere else to live. On paper, they stop colliding. You can see patterns, release emotions, and finally make space for clarity.

Start making space for your own mind at www.empoweredtherapy.org. You might be surprised at what’s waiting to be heard.

Your body holds on to the things your mind has learned to push away.Tight shoulders. A clenched jaw. A racing heart. Som...
09/10/2025

Your body holds on to the things your mind has learned to push away.

Tight shoulders. A clenched jaw. A racing heart. Sometimes these aren’t just random sensations—they’re signals from old stress, unprocessed emotions, or experiences you’ve never had the space to fully heal from.
Therapy helps you connect the dots between your body’s signals and your mind’s story—so you can release what you’ve been carrying and finally feel lighter.

Start listening to your body’s wisdom at www.empoweredtherapy.org. Healing happens when you hear what it’s been saying all along.

A hug isn’t just a gesture—it’s a full-body reset.When you hug someone you trust, your body releases oxytocin, the “bond...
09/08/2025

A hug isn’t just a gesture—it’s a full-body reset.

When you hug someone you trust, your body releases oxytocin, the “bonding hormone” that builds connection and lowers stress. Your heart rate slows, your muscles relax, and your nervous system shifts into a state of safety.

It’s a reminder that we’re wired for connection—and that sometimes, the simplest comfort can have the deepest impact.

Start your journey toward connection and healing at www.empoweredtherapy.org. Because connection heals.

Your posture is more than how you hold your body—it’s information your brain is constantly reading.When you stand tall w...
09/06/2025

Your posture is more than how you hold your body—it’s information your brain is constantly reading.
When you stand tall with open shoulders, your brain interprets it as confidence and safety. When you’re hunched, your breath shortens, oxygen drops, and your mood can follow.

Small, mindful shifts—like lifting your chest, relaxing your shoulders, and taking a slow breath—can help you feel calmer, stronger, and more present in your body.

Start your journey toward a healthier mind and body at www.empoweredtherapy.org. Stand tall—you’re stronger than you think.

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155 N Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL
60601

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Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
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Empowered Therapy provides counseling in Chicago · Meeting compassionate psychologists · Individual and Couples Counseling · Covered by Blue Cross and more · Anxiety · Depression · Life Changes and Transitions · Relationship Concerns · Trauma · Emotional Concerns · The Loop, Chicago

Our Mission: If you’re experiencing dissatisfaction and are ready to heal old wounds, make positive changes and embark on a profound path to self-discovery, Empowered Therapy, Inc. can provide the support and guidance needed to harness strengths, honor yourself and thrive beyond what you thought was possible.

Our Clients: We work with women and men who are struggling with major life transitions, anxiety, depression, emotional conerns, relationship concerns, trauma and more. If you are seeking help, call us for a free consultation to find out if we are the right fit for you. 312-278-3054

Services: Individual Counseling · Couples Counseling · Women’s Counseling