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Breathe Counseling & Intensives

Breathe provides trauma-informed therapy intensives for anyone in the United States at the Breathe Lodge in Heyworth IL. We're here to help you, call us today!

We also provide counseling services for anyone located in Illinois.

04/08/2026

The road to Healing Within wasn't always a clear one. It was built on years of education, experiences, and some wonderful people we met along the way.

Isn't that life though? Complex, interwoven, and so very beautiful. Cheers to our founder Tonya and the path that lead us here. 🥂 We'd love for you to be part of the next chapter.

04/02/2026

In therapy, we often talk about reframing. How are the narratives we repeat in our minds shaping the way we live in our daily lives?

The same applies to the stories we build about why we should put off healing. If any of these hit home for you, consider the other other option. What if instead of obstacles, you saw so much freedom ahead?✨

03/30/2026

Reminder: what our children experience emotionally is felt physically in their bodies. Stress, safety, connection, all leave an imprint.🍃

The environments we cultivate for our children don’t just shape their thoughts, they shape the nervous systems they'll have for the rest of their lives.

➡️ Create space for gentleness. Slow the pace. And allow room for self-regulation. Let's raise a generation of kids who learn what safety feels like, not just be told about it.

03/19/2026

Trauma isn’t always the headline event. In fact, more often, it’s the quiet moments where your nervous system registered betrayal or a feeling of “I’m on my own.”

When we understand this, we stop minimizing our pain. We stop saying, “It wasn’t that bad,” and most importantly: we stop putting qualifiers on whether we’re allowed to receive help.

There is no pain that's insignificant in our eyes. 🫶 You are welcome here, let's find healing.

03/18/2026

Hey friend 🤍

Need a gentler way to step into deep healing? Start here:

Our Healing Within Intensives are designed to go beyond the weekly 60-minute session… you get extended, immersive time for your nervous system to finally exhale, in a peaceful, private space created specifically for trauma-informed care.

Oh ps: it’s tucked away in the woods, in the most glamorous cabin you've ever seen, so you're bound to have the best time.🌿

03/16/2026

In therapy, we often talk about the power of the stories we live by, the narratives that shape how we see ourselves and what we believe is possible.

Consider this your reminder: if you don’t like the story you’re living in, it doesn’t have to stay that way. Chapters change. Roles can evolve. And you are allowed to write what comes next.📚

03/12/2026

Consider this your warning⚠️ Attending a Trauma Healing Intensive could accidentally turn into one of the best weeks of your life.

We often talk about the hard work of healing that is done here, but we don't want you to forget about the friendships, inside jokes, and memories you'll be building along the way. Send us a message or inquire through our website to come visit for yourself.☀️

10/17/2025

✨ (Belated) Boss’s Day ✨

There are many kinds of leaders… and then there’s Tonya, who is truly one of a kind.

🐘 Tonya is the kind of person who walks beside you as a transformational other — a secure, steady presence that helps you feel safe enough to be yourself, explore, take risks, and grow into your best self. That’s where real transformation begins.

She’s visionary, radically relational, and a gentle guide. But never underestimate the power of fun in leading and healing! She laughs easily, dreams big, and somehow helps everyone around her believe that healing and change are actually possible. Equal amounts of tears and laughs along the way.

As the founder and visionary of Breathe Counseling, Tonya continues to do what she’s always done: intentionally create space for people to discover glimmers of hope and take brave next steps toward transformation, and toward their most authentic, embodied, and connected selves.

We’re grateful for her heart, humor, and the way she keeps us all journeying toward what’s possible, and toward things we might never have imagined on our own. 💛

09/12/2025

Trauma leaves an imprint that touches every part of us: our body, our emotions, our relationships. Our bodies brace, our hearts protect, and parts of us learn to keep going by burying emotions that can feel too overwhelming.

Over time, those protective strategies can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, from others, and from the life we long for.

Healing begins when those parts no longer have to carry everything on their own. When there is enough safety, care, and time, the very places that once felt too overwhelming can start to soften.

That’s why our Trauma Healing Intensive program, Healing Within, exists. Our retreat-style format creates a safe, immersive space where your story is held with care, your body is supported, and your system has the time it needs to process what traditional weekly therapy often takes years to reach.

Because at your core, you already hold the resilience to heal. Sometimes all that’s needed is the right environment and the presence of others to bring it forward.

09/08/2025

“If trauma can be passed down from generation to generation, then healing can too.”

Every step you take toward healing creates ripples for yourself, and for the ones who come after you. Remember, cycles can be broken. Safety can be built. Healing can be passed down! 💚

09/03/2025

Today our team gathered for a special moment, a preview of the newest testimonials created for Breathe Counseling and our intensive programs.

These stories are not just words. They are reflections of courage, resilience, and the deep work of healing. We hold so much gratitude for the individuals who have chosen to share their journeys, and we look forward to making these voices available on our website soon!

Our hope is that when you hear them, you’ll be reminded that healing is possible, and you don’t have to walk the path alone. ❤️

With faith and belief in your healing,
The Breathe Team 🌿

08/19/2025

If you see yourself here, it might be time to try something different.

A space where healing goes beyond the surface. Where your story is met with understanding — not judgment.

Whenever you’re ready, we’re here to walk alongside you. 💚

Address

3485 N 1600 East Road
Heyworth, IL
61745

Telephone

+13098319558

Website

http://journeytobreathe.com/

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