Empowered Therapy,Inc.

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

Healing isn’t about reinventing yourself.It’s about peeling back the layers of protection, self-doubt, and survival patt...
11/14/2025

Healing isn’t about reinventing yourself.

It’s about peeling back the layers of protection, self-doubt, and survival patterns that once kept you safe — and reconnecting with the version of you that’s always been whole underneath it all.

You’re not becoming someone new. You’re coming home to yourself. 💛

Have you ever said, “Part of me wants to, but part of me doesn’t”?That’s exactly what IFS — Internal Family Systems — he...
11/12/2025

Have you ever said, “Part of me wants to, but part of me doesn’t”?

That’s exactly what IFS — Internal Family Systems — helps you explore.

IFS is a therapy approach that sees you as made up of many inner parts, each with its own story, fears, and purpose.
Instead of trying to silence or “fix” those parts, therapy helps you listen to them with compassion — and lead from your calm, centered Self.

When you understand your parts, you begin to understand yourself. 💛

Cuffing season is here — when everyone’s looking for connection to keep the cold (and loneliness) away. ❄️But real conne...
11/10/2025

Cuffing season is here — when everyone’s looking for connection to keep the cold (and loneliness) away. ❄️

But real connection isn’t about filling space or finding someone “for now.”
It’s built on vulnerability, honesty, and emotional safety — not convenience.

When you lead with authenticity instead of fear of being alone, you open the door to something deeper and more lasting.

Therapy progress doesn’t always look like big breakthroughs — sometimes, it’s the small, quiet shifts that mean the most...
11/08/2025

Therapy progress doesn’t always look like big breakthroughs — sometimes, it’s the small, quiet shifts that mean the most.

Noticing your triggers. Speaking your truth. Setting a boundary. Feeling a little lighter.

These moments are proof that healing is happening, even if it’s slow or subtle. 💛

You don’t have to earn rest, love, or care — you already deserve them, simply because you exist.Let this be your reminde...
11/06/2025

You don’t have to earn rest, love, or care — you already deserve them, simply because you exist.

Let this be your reminder to pause, breathe, and receive without guilt. 💛

Imposter syndrome can make even the most capable people doubt themselves.It whispers, “You’re not enough,” even when the...
11/04/2025

Imposter syndrome can make even the most capable people doubt themselves.

It whispers, “You’re not enough,” even when the evidence says otherwise.

Whether you feel like you’re faking it, need to know everything, or can’t accept help — you’re not alone. These patterns often come from old messages about success, worth, and perfection.

You don’t have to keep proving your value — you already have it.
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Trauma-informed care isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a commitment to seeing the whole person.It means recognizing that every...
11/02/2025

Trauma-informed care isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a commitment to seeing the whole person.

It means recognizing that everyone carries experiences that shape how they think, feel, and relate to others.

When care is trauma-informed, it creates safety, trust, and space for real healing, not just symptom management.
It’s about compassion, not correction.
Understanding, not judgment.
And the belief that healing happens best when people feel seen, supported, and safe. 💙

Men experience anxiety, depression, grief, and stress just like anyone else — but many have been taught to hide it behin...
10/31/2025

Men experience anxiety, depression, grief, and stress just like anyone else — but many have been taught to hide it behind silence or strength.

It takes courage to unlearn that. To talk about what’s really going on. To reach for help instead of pushing it down.
Therapy isn’t about weakness — it’s about giving yourself the space to breathe, heal, and redefine what strength means to you. 💛

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. 💛

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. 💛

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. 💛

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155 N Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL
60601

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Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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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