Online Therapy Flexible & Safe Anytime, Anywhere
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All barriers are removed, so you can get the help you need.
- Accessible from anywhere: We understand that life gets busy and at times it is not possible to do in-person therapy. Now you can attend your session from the comfort of your own space.
- Flexible schedule: Now you can schedule your session online with one click of a button. We work hard to remove any barriers to getting help so you can rely on us.
- Private & HIPAA compliant: Our Telehealth platform is equipped with HIPAA-compliant features and can be used from your cellphone, Ipad, or Laptop.
- Affordable: We make online therapy affordable by accepting various health insurance plans. Currently accepting Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO), and Cigna Behavioral Health.
Online talk therapy: No more commute, No more delays.
We understand that life gets hectic with family and work responsibilities. You may run into transportation issues, have difficulty with childcare, or get stuck at work. For this reason, we offer Online Counseling so you can attend your session remotely. We use a safe and encrypted platform for Teletherapy that complies with HIPAA regulations.
Benefits of using online therapy.
Using the Simple Practice platform for your session is as easy as Zoom, Skype, or Facetime. First, you will receive a link via email about 10 minutes before your session. Then, all you need to do is click the link, and the session will open up in your browser. Here are some added benefits of doing therapy online.
- Therapy accessible from anywhere.
- Convenient way to attend your session.
- Therapy from the comfort of your home.
- Save time on commute & transportation.
- Confidential and secure platform for video session.
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How to start therapy with us
Book An Intake
Book a 15-minute intake appointment with our intake specialist today.
Get Matched
Get matched with one of our therapists who fits your needs and preferences.
Start Therapy
Attend your session at your own pace. Experience in-person or online therapy.
Want help finding a therapist?
Schedule a 15-minute conversation with our Client Care Coordinator.
Common Questions
Therapy is an opportunity to discuss/talk about issues that are important to the client, while having a trained objective person (Therapist) help work through not only the current situation but in dealing with similar situations in the future. Therapy can be about one specific problem, or it can be about multiple. Something to mention, is that therapy is a collaborative event, it requires an active role from both the client at the therapist for change to occur.
Seeking mental health counseling isn’t just for those suffering from severe mental Illnesses, but for anyone going through hardships and life transition. Whether you have stress in your life, problems with a relationship, or anything else that weighs on your mind, you can benefit from therapy.
Nothing could be further from the truth. Getting help with your mental health concerns is not a weakness. Reaching out in the first place takes a lot of strength and willpower on your part. It is natural when seeking help for mental health issues to worry about what others may think of you.
People seeking therapy need to feel safe and comfortable talking about their lives and feelings without worrying information will be shared with others. Mental health professionals understand this and highly value the need for client confidentiality. In fact, they are bound to adhere to it by a code of ethics.
Therapy space is meant to be safe and judgment-free zone. We never force my clients to talk about a topic they don’t feel comfortable processing. You can just tell me, “I am not ready to discuss it at the moment”.
We understand that finding a therapist can be a difficult process. For this reason we have made reaching out easy. Simply fill up the Contact Form providing your basic information for me to reach out. If you prefer to call, Call (630) 447-8818, If you prefer to Email: (info@panahicounseling.com). We respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.
Presently we are in network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blues Shield (PPO), and Cigna Behavioral Health. Clients also use their HSA Card or pay out-of-pocket for their session. See full description about insurance by clicking on the question.
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Fee: $175 for initial session and $150 the following sessions. Read more about the fees here.
Therapy sessions are typically 50 minutes. Clients typically meet on a weekly or biweekly basis depending on the client’s needs.
Life is full of surprises and unforeseen changes that can cause us emotional pain beyond our control. Working with a professional counselor can improve our ability to regain balance, receive un-bias input, and gain new perspective to overcome your challenges.
Typically, counseling starts with the weekly meetings until your therapist get to know you and formulate solid therapy goals together. We usually tell my clients, “this is your therapy and you get to choose how often we should meet”. If a client is in crisis, then we suggest meeting weekly until things become stable. Once the crisis is resolved, we move to bi-weekly or even once a month. Therapy is not forever and we all need moments of help and reflection.
In the initial session the main focus of the therapy is building trust, safety, and helping your therapist with some basic information about what brings you to therapy. This process will help the therapist come up with a collaborative therapy goal for future sessions. The following sessions will start with the client sharing about what has been happening since the last session and issues needing further discussion. We typically start the session by asking my clients if there is anything they would like to talk about. How are they doing with their therapy goals?
We are conveniently located near downtown Wheaton. Our address is: 128 S County Farm Rd, Suite C, Wheaton, IL 60187.
Adult counseling for adults is a great starting point for healing. As we age, we experience many moments that can weight heavy on the shoulders, mind, and heart. Not everyone knows what could be the cause of their sleep difficulties, or feelings of anxiety and depression. Adult counseling provides a safe environment to explore these feelings and the questions you might be afraid to ask people close to you.
Adult counseling can address and aid people through a plethora of challenges and changes. To name a few scenarios, adult counseling is beneficial to those experiencing shifts in genre and sexual identity, life transitions, parenthood struggles, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic illness. Counseling is open to anyone who is ready to take a step toward the direction of healing and self-improvement.
Counseling provides a safe, confidential environment for you to discuss doubts, concerns. and fears without judgment. Regardless of what you are going through, counseling is a secure place for you to come and be open, to ask pressing questions and be curious about events either recent or from the past, and to just be yourself. From counseling, you can expect to learn strategies to improve self-thoughts, reduce anxiety and depression, and to effectively learn to cope with your experiences, thoughts, and issues. Contact me today to learn more and to see if adult counseling is for you.