Who We Are
Connect.
Journey Psychology is a center for therapy, assessment, and training. We are a collective of psychologists and psychotherapists dedicated to supporting your journey to deeper self-understanding, growth, and resilient living.
Why the Name
Our name is an homage to the journey of development and growth we all experience throughout life. Some stretches of the road are smooth, while others are winding or bumpy, shaking us up and leaving us in need of support. It truly is a journey. We are here to support you along the way and to help you emerge stronger, wiser, and more resilient—ready to face whatever lies ahead.
Why the Monarch
Our Approach
Grounded in the power and science of relationships, we support personal growth, healthy living, healing, and emotional and relational well-being. Our approach is culturally sensitive, trauma-responsive, and developmentally attuned—meeting each person with respect, care, and curiosity. We approach therapy and assessment from a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering stance that is rooted in the neuroscience of human development and transgenerational wisdom.
Our whole-human perspective thoughtfully considers the many influences that intersect to create your lived experience, from childhood to relationships to the systems you navigate and how you care for your body, mind, and spirit. Together, we work to deepen self-understanding, heal what needs healing, change what isn’t working, and build resilience—so you can be well and thrive.
Relationship-Based,
Science-Driven
Trust and connection form the foundation for meaningful change. We stay grounded in the neuroscience of human development and always center the relationship as the most powerful conduit for growth. We cultivate safe, supportive relationships that invite openness, foster growth, and build resilience.
Whole-Human
Perspective
Empowerment &
Collaboration
Our Team
Our team of doctoral-level clinicians brings diverse backgrounds, therapeutic approaches, and specialized expertise to provide personalized care that honors each client’s unique identity and needs.
Our Space
Your surroundings influence your mood, focus, and sense of ease. They can either put your nervous system on high alert or help it rest and open up. That’s why our space is designed to be therapeutic from the moment you walk in.
Calm, warm, and welcoming, each office is curated for privacy and comfort to support the work you’re here to do. Adults might sip a warm drink on a cozy couch as they settle into conversation, while children may shape sand worlds or play games in a space designed for play therapy. Every detail is intentional—because the environment is not just a backdrop, it’s part of the therapeutic process.
A Place Designed for Your Comfort and Healing
In-Person Sessions
If meeting your clinician in person, they will provide details in advance about safety and privacy protocols and meet you in our waiting area at the time of your session. You will meet in a confidential space designed for the purpose of your meeting, either therapy, testing/assessment, or play therapy.
Located in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood—conveniently situated between Lake Shore Drive and I-90/94—our office suite is easily accessible from all parts of Chicagoland. There is easy street parking and public transit access.
Therapy That Comes to You
Virtual Sessions
We understand that coming to an office isn’t always possible or preferred. Our telehealth platform allows you to access the same high-quality care from the privacy of your own space.
Virtual sessions are hosted through our secure client portal. Even at a distance, we offer the same standard of calm, confidential, and protected space—both in the physical setting from which we work and in the HIPAA-compliant technology we use.
The same therapeutic relationship and expertise, just delivered virtually.
Our Rates & Insurance
We aim to make our services accessible and billing straightforward, and our team is here to help every step of the way. We will help you understand insurance benefits, process payments, set up payment plans, and answer questions as needed.
Rates
- Intake for Therapy or Assessment: $250
- Therapy Session: $170 – $220
- Assessment Session: $170-$200. The total number of hours per diagnostic assessment is based on case-specific needs, estimated during intake.
- Reduced fees for therapy based on financial need are an option, based on clinician availability. Some clients also use mental health funds, voucher programs, and more to help them pay for therapy.
Good Faith Estimates
If you are paying for services out of pocket and we are not billing your insurance, we will provide a good faith estimate of expected costs for your planned services upon scheduling. This is designed to give you predictability in how much you will be charged for the services you will be receiving, before starting therapy or assessment.
Insurance
- In-Network Insurance: We accept the rates set by plans we are in-network with, though you are responsible for copays, deductibles, coinsurance, and any balance not covered by your specific plan. We will get an estimate of your coverage and encourage you to call your insurance provider to confirm your benefits. We are in-network with:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Aetna PPO
- Cigna PPO
- Out-of-Network Insurance: For all other insurance companies and plans, including all HMOs, you pay your full session fees at the time of service, and we provide superbills to help you seek reimbursement based on your out-of-network benefits.
Getting Started is Simple...
1. Reach out to us – we’re here to help you get started
2. We’ll verify your insurance, answer your questions, and get you scheduled
3. You’ll connect with your clinician and start your therapeutic journey