Healing Pathways Counseling & Consulting

03/07/2026

For me, getting out of town is an important part of Self-led leadership. There is something about new surroundings, exploration, slower pace, natural elements that always brings about peace and clarity about my life and my work. It’s like sometimes you just need to zoom out of your daily life to really get perspective.

Now, here is a confession of an HSP: it takes me time to transition. Yesterday on an airplane I was using my “alone” time to strategize and wrote up a whole new website map for my website which includes all the new offerings I want to have. But today, I am actually exhaling and soaking up 80 degree weather before heading back to Chicago tomorrow.

02/22/2026

I’ve been noticing something for years.

A therapist builds a website that looks good. It reflects their personality. It feels aligned.

And yet… inquiries are slow.

Often, it’s not SEO.

It’s experience.

We tend to design our websites for someone with a brain like ours. But clients don’t arrive regulated. They arrive scanning, uncertain, slightly activated.

Before they evaluate your credentials, they’re having a nervous system reaction to your pacing, structure, and density.

I wrote about this in a new article on what I call Attuned Design — a psychology-informed approach to therapist website design.

If your site feels “fine” but isn’t converting the way you hoped, this might resonate.

Many therapist websites look good but don’t generate inquiries. Learn why conversion often depends on regulation, structure, and nervous-system-aware design — not just SEO or branding.

02/19/2026

Over the past decade, I built a group practice I was proud of.

This year, I made the decision to simplify — professionally and personally. What I didn’t fully anticipate was how administratively intense the path to “less” would be.

I wrote a new article about what it actually looks like to simplify a therapy practice — and why restructuring often gets messier before it gets clearer.

If you’re in a season of scaling down, restructuring, or quietly questioning the complexity you’ve built, this might resonate.

Simplifying a therapy practice often requires a temporary season of complexity. Learn how to restructure and realign your private practice strategically.

01/30/2026

Lately, I’ve been working on something quietly, in the background.

It’s a course for therapists who are thinking about shifting away from insurance and toward private pay—but feel stuck in the middle. Not because they don’t understand the logistics, but because the decision touches deeper things: money fears, ethical questions, and the very real desire to keep care accessible while also staying solvent.

I’m building this slowly and thoughtfully, with space for both the practical steps and the internal experience that comes with change.

If this is a conversation you’ve been having with yourself—whether for months or years—you’re not alone.

I’ll be sharing updates through my newsletter as the course takes shape, and subscribers will get early access and launch pricing when it’s ready.

If you’d like to stay in the loop, you can join here:https://www.healingpathwayscc.com/newsletter-sign-up

01/29/2026

I design websites for therapists.
I’m married to a therapist.

This was inevitable 😄

So excited to finally share David’s new website — thoughtful, grounded, and deeply human, just like his work. And yes, he loved it from the very first draft (which might be my greatest professional accomplishment to date 😌).

See it here:

Octagon Therapy offers deep, transformational therapy for adults, therapists, athletes, and high performers seeking identity-level change. Using AEDP, somatic approaches, and experiential healing, we help you shift long-standing emotional patterns and reconnect with your true self. Serving Chicagola

01/09/2026

I just published a new blog post for therapists who are feeling stuck around their website—especially if you’re trying to be thoughtful with money but also know your online presence matters more than it used to.

Your therapy website is doing psychological work long before a client ever contacts you. In today’s mental health landscape, simply “having something” online isn’t enough. This article walks through the real costs—and hidden losses—of DIY sites, templates, and professional websites, and ...

11/18/2025

Another website I completed recently... Here is what Linda had to say about her experience:

"Working with Iryna was such a smooth and collaborative process. I felt genuinely supported throughout the entire design process. Iryna took the time to really understand my practice, my clients, and the feeling I wanted the website to convey. The design process felt thoughtful, organized, and even enjoyable!

The final website truly reflects my personal style and the welcoming, grounded space I aim to create in therapy - warm, calming, and personal. I finally feel like my online presence matches the heart of my work.

Since launching, I’ve noticed an increase in inquiries from clients who say the site helped them feel immediately at ease — which is exactly what I hoped for!"

Virtual psychotherapy for adults and couples in New York offering compassionate, evidence-based therapy for personal growth and relationship healing.

10/28/2025

Many therapists don’t even realize that completing an annual HIPAA risk analysis isn’t optional — it’s a legal requirement.

That means if your practice hasn’t done one this year… you’re technically out of compliance — and that can lead to serious consequences if you’re ever audited. 😬

But here’s the good news:
You don’t need to spend weeks figuring this out or hire a pricey consultant.

✨ I created the HIPAA Simplified Kit — a clear, therapist-friendly toolkit that walks you step by step through what’s required and gives you everything you need to get compliant fast.

🪴 Peace of mind.
📝 Legal protection.
💻 A process that actually makes sense.

👉 If you want to check “HIPAA risk analysis” off your list this week (instead of stressing about it for another year), here’s where to get it: https://www.healingpathwayscc.com/hipaa-simplified

P.S.: It's 50% off until November 15 ;)

An easy-to-use HIPAA compliance toolkit for solo therapists and private practice owners. Includes editable forms, a 6-day checklist, and optional support.

10/13/2025

Your practice is evolving. Is your website keeping up?

As a psychologist and business consultant, I help therapists upgrade from “good-enough-for-a-while” DIY websites to polished, engaging sites that clients can actually find.

With copywriting, design, logo, and SEO included in one affordable package, you don’t have to juggle multiple freelancers or feel lost in tech.

Let’s create a site that not only looks good but works for you.

Custom websites for therapists and healers—built with calm, clarity, and connection in mind. Attract the right clients with an authentic online presence.

10/03/2025

New online workshop: 🌿Self-Led Business Ownership🌿

This workshop is about bringing IFS principles into how we run our businesses — unblending from the parts that overwork or freeze, and letting our Self lead with clarity, compassion, and creativity.

You’ll walk away with:�
✔️ A framework to apply IFS to your business decisions�
✔️ Awareness of the parts that shape your leadership�
✔️ A Self-Led Business Vision you can return to again and again

📅 Date: Friday, October 31, 2025�
⏰ Time: 10AM-12PM CST�
📍 Online (Zoom)�
💲 Cost: $65
👉 Register here: https://www.healingpathwayscc.com/self-led-business-ownership-workshop

I’d love to have you join me — whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been in practice for years, this workshop is a space to reconnect with what really matters in your business.

Join our IFS-inspired workshop to learn how self-leadership can transform your therapy, coaching, or healing business into a values-aligned, sustainable practice.

09/24/2025

Here is a FREE Calm Week Blueprint- a tool designed for sensitive therapists who are seeking to bring more peace and consistency to their schedules. In this mini-workbook, you'll be invited to design your unique Energy Budget, establish core guardrails for your work/business and create an experimental rhythm to you week that still leaves you with some energy for LIFE.

HSP-friendly toolkit for therapists: core guardrails, flexible energy budget, weekly blueprint, and reflection prompts. Get the Calm Week Blueprint free.

09/22/2025

🌈✨New Website Launch!✨🌈

I usually lean toward soft pastels and minimalist designs—but when Hailey Palmer, LCSW, asked for a bold, artsy, and unapologetically colorful website to match her personality and brand, I couldn’t wait to create something that truly pops🎨

Her new site is LIVE and full of life ➡️ https://www.haileypalmerlcsw.com
She’s a creative, socially conscious IFS therapist and improv performer—and now her website reflects every bit of that vibrancy.

If you're a therapist who wants a website that captures the soul of your work (whether soft and soothing or bright and bold), I’d love to help you bring your vision to life.

Learn more and book a free consult here: https://www.healingpathwayscc.com/website-design-services