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Begin Within Therapy Services, Inc
Counselor, LCPC, MA, CCTP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
521 South La Grange Road, Suite 201, La Grange, IL 60525
Let's Connect (708) 340-6719
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Begin Within Therapy was established in 2015. We believe within every person lies a meaningful story. We are a group of therapists who are all attachment-focused and trauma-informed and ready to understand your story. We offer a variety of therapy options to help you meet your goals, that include options outside of traditional talk therapy, as well as more traditional therapy modalities. Please give us a call to speak with our director and determine which therapist would be the best fit for you.
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Take the first step to help. Call or Email Begin Within Therapy Services, Inc now - (708) 340-6719
Let's Connect (708) 340-6719
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Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beacon Health Options | Carelon
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Magellan
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (708) 340-6719
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Begin Within Therapy Services, Inc
Counselor, LCPC, MA, CCTP
Qualifications
- Counselor: Kathleen McShane
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180.009576 Kathleen McShane
- In Practice for 9 Years
- Certificate from International Association of Trauma Professionals Certified Clinical Trauma Prof / 2017
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
- Child
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Dual Diagnosis
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Teen Violence
- Thinking Disorders
- Veterans
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy
- EMDR
- Gottman Method
- Hypnotherapy
- Person-Centered
- Polyvagal Theory
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Groups
Anxiety Support Group
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Join Nicole Howard, LCPC, CADC, for a support group around anxiety. During the global pandemic we are seeing an increase in anxiety. Combined with social isolation, it is more important now than ever to seek support. Nicole will offer tips and techniques to help reduce anxiety. This group will be offered virtually via Vsee.
Expertise
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Session Cost
$20-$30
Location
Begin Within Therapy Services, Inc.
La Grange, IL 60525
Email Kathleen McShane about this group or call - (708) 340-6719
First responder spouse support group
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Join Kristina Annerino, LCPC, CADC, to address the unique stresses and challenges that may come with being the spouse of a first responder. This group will be offered virtually via Vsee. Kristina Annerino is the spouse of a first responder and mother of two.
Expertise
Coping Skills
Relationship Issues
Trauma and PTSD
Session Cost
$20-$30
Location
Begin Within Therapy Services
Chicago, IL 60655
Email Kathleen McShane about this group or call - (708) 340-6719
Location
Additional Location
20646 Abbey Woods Court
Frankfort, IL 60423
(708) 340-6719Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Take the first step to help. Call now - (708) 340-6719
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Begin Within Therapy Services, Inc
Counselor, LCPC, MA, CCTP