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Head First Health

A coaching + counseling practice for Millennial Women looking to navigate their relationships, quart

04/08/2026

Happy Birthday to Paige Boser

We’re still celebrating Paige today!

Her grounded, empathetic presence helps clients feel safe, supported, and truly understood. We’re so grateful to have her on the Head First Health team

Help us show her some birthday love

04/06/2026

It’s Meme Monday at Head First Health

A little humor, a little “this feels a little too accurate”
Because growth isn’t always pretty but it is real

There’s something about April, everything starting to come back to life, and somehow so are the parts of us we thought we tucked away

If these resonate, share them to your stories. Someone else might need to feel a little less alone today

This season can be a reset, if you let it be
And you don’t have to do it on your own.

Call or text Vildana (312) 291-1595 or visit our website to get started

04/02/2026

Sydney tells us is her fave part of being a therapist.

Being a therapist we get to:

✨witness growth
✨be a part of the small shifts that turn into big change
✨and see moments clients start to see themselves differently

you don’t have to have it all figured out to start, you just have to be willing

if you’ve been thinking about therapy—this is your sign

✨ start therapy today
visit our website or text/call Vildana to get started

312 291 1595

03/26/2026

How Long Does Therapy Usually Take?

Imagine asking your physical therapist this question.

The answer would probably depend on the injury… and how much PT you’re doing outside of sessions.

If you asked a personal trainer or Pilates instructor, you’d get a different kind of answer:
How much do you want to work on?
How far are you from your goals?
What do you want?

Therapy is a mix of both of these.
We usually see great progress in about 8 sessions. A lot can shift in a couple of months.

We also have clients who have been with us for years—sometimes for maintenance, check-ins, or a little extra support once a week or once a month, depending on what’s going on in their life.

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all timeline. We tailor the plan to you and what you need.
The best part? At any time you can stop, start, or start over.

Shoot Vildana a text 312-291-1595 and we’ll get you going this week :)

03/23/2026

Before Head First Health was a name…
it was a decision.

A moment of realizing that waiting until you feel ready
usually means waiting forever.

So I stopped waiting.
And I chose to go head first.

That’s where the name comes from—
not from having it all figured out,
but from the willingness to dive in anyway.

To feel it all.
To face it.
To grow through it.

Because the truth is—
clarity doesn’t come before you start.
Confidence doesn’t come before you try.

They come because you were brave enough
to begin.

So if you’ve been standing on the edge,
overthinking your next step…

This is your reminder:
you don’t need perfect conditions to start.
You just need the courage to go all in on yourself.

Head first. 🤍

03/19/2026

That’s okay. Really. Most people don’t walk into therapy with a perfectly organized list of topics.

If you ever feel stuck, a simple place to start is this:
What came up this week that felt hard?
What’s been weighing on you lately?
How is your life right now, and how would you like it to be different?

During the intake process, you answer a lot of questions, so your therapist will often come back to those things. We also have intake measures (little mini assessments) that can open up really good conversations.

And sometimes… there’s silence.

It can feel weird at first, especially when we’re so used to noise, distraction, and filling every space. But silence can be really important. It gives you a moment to actually notice what’s going on inside instead of rushing past it.

Other times, people talk about things like:
-something small that bothered them during the week

-a conversation they can’t stop replaying

-stress at work or in a relationship

-feeling tired, irritable, or just “off” and not sure why

You don’t have to come prepared. You just have to show up.
And that’s enough.

03/13/2026

Learn from the experts and expand your understanding of mental health care.

Our Clinician Led Trainings offer practical tools and insights from licensed professionals, while the Conscious Collaboration Series explores how different disciplines can work together to support whole-person wellbeing.

Watch the full trainings and conversations on our YouTube channel and subscribe so you don’t miss future content.

03/11/2026

The average cost per session in 2025 for our clients was $24 per session.

Your insurance determines how much each session is. No matter where you go for therapy, if you choose to use your insurance, it will cost the exact same everywhere.

The good news is: We accept most major insurances in Illinois (BCBS PPO, UHC, Aetna, Cigna)

Copay, deductible, co-insurance, in-network, out of network, out-of-pocket max… these are all the confusing words that come into play when we talk about therapy costs.

When you choose your insurance plan, this information is technically available to you. But if you’re a human, you probably don’t read it. That’s where we can help.

We provide a free benefit check for anyone who starts with us, so you’ll have an approximate cost ahead of time. (I say approximate because only you calling your insurance can give the amount with 100% accuracy.)

We provide a free benefit check for anyone who starts with us, so you’ll have an approximate cost ahead of time. (I say approximate because only you can call your insurance can give the amount with 100% accuracy.)

03/10/2026

Client reviews give us a small glimpse into how the work feels from the other side of the conversation.

They remind us how important it is to create a space where people feel comfortable enough to be honest. A place where someone can talk things through, hear a different perspective, and know they’re supported along the way.

We’re really grateful for the trust our clients place in our team and for those who take the time to share their experience. It means a lot to us.

03/06/2026

One thing we really value at Head First Health is staying curious.

Our clinicians are constantly learning. Reading books between sessions. Saving podcasts to listen to on the drive home. Sending each other articles that make us stop and think.

So we started doing quarterly challenges for our clinicians. Nothing intense. Just a simple way to notice and share the learning that’s already happening behind the scenes.

This quarter is our Seek & Share Challenge, where our team is bringing back resources that have impacted them and passing them along to one another.

For our clients, it means working with clinicians who are always growing and reflecting on their work.

And for those of you who follow along here, it means we’ll start sharing more of the ideas and resources that are shaping conversations in our practice.

Learning together just feels better.

Stay tuned to see what gets shared and who ends up winning this quarter’s challenge.

03/04/2026

We get this question a lot, so I thought I’d explain how it works.
You reach out.

Text or call us (312-291-1595), email us at info@headfirsthealthcc.com, pop over to our website… heck, you can even send us a letter (lol).

A real human (Vildana) will reply.

She’ll ask a few simple questions—what you’re hoping to work on, your availability, insurance, and a little about what’s been going on.

Each therapist on our team has a different specialty and style, so we use that information to match you with someone who’s a good fit.

If you’re unsure, we offer a free 15-minute phone consult so you can talk with the therapist first and see how it feels. A lot of people feel nervous before the first session, which is completely normal.

A good first step is just shooting us a text. You can even DM us here and Vildana will be right there for ya.

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2835 N. Sheffield Avenue Suite 304
Chicago, IL
60657

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

https://www.headfirsthealthcc.com/

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