Individual Therapy
Individual therapy gives you a private place to slow down, make sense of what has been weighing on you, and start building change that feels realistic. Some people come in with a specific problem. Others just know life has felt heavier, noisier, or harder to manage than it should. Both are welcome here.
People often reach out for individual therapy when they are dealing with
- anxiety, constant overthinking, or feeling on edge
- depression, burnout, or feeling disconnected from yourself
- grief, loss, or a life change that has shaken your footing
- relationship strain, identity questions, or patterns you want to understand more clearly
What early sessions often focus on
- getting a clear picture of what is happening now and what feels most urgent
- understanding patterns, stressors, and strengths — not just symptoms
- setting goals that feel useful in everyday life, not abstract or performative
- moving at a pace that feels steady enough to build trust and momentum
How this support can help in day-to-day life
- make sense of patterns that keep repeating instead of only reacting to the latest hard week
- build more grounded ways to handle stress, relationships, grief, or major life transitions
- create a treatment pace that feels private, realistic, and sustainable in day-to-day life
Signs it may be a good time to reach out
- You keep carrying a lot internally, even when things look mostly fine from the outside.
What helps people feel confident reaching out to Clara
We keep this practical: clear team profiles, honest availability cues, bilingual support labeled where relevant, and a callback-led intake process instead of instant self-scheduling.
8+ public clinician profiles
You can review the team, credentials, public specialties, and availability cues before you reach out.
3 therapists with public Spanish support
When a therapist offers bilingual care or Spanish-language profile content, we label that clearly.
In-person and telehealth options
Clara serves clients in Schaumburg and also offers secure telehealth across Illinois when it is the right fit.
Guided intake through the Clara team
Getting started still begins with contact and callback support so fit, logistics, and next steps can be sorted with a real person.
Across our team, individual therapy may draw on strengths such as
Questions people often have before getting started
If you are still sorting out fit, timing, or format, that is normal. These are some of the most common clarifications before the first callback.
Do I need to know exactly which therapist to start with?
No. The Clara team can help talk through fit during the initial contact process so the therapist, format, and next step feel more considered than a generic self-booking flow.
Is this available in person or by telehealth?
That depends on clinical fit, availability, and what will work best for you or your family. Clara offers in-person sessions in Schaumburg and secure telehealth across Illinois when appropriate.
Can I still reach out if I am not sure individual therapy is the exact label for what I need?
Yes. You do not need the perfect label before contacting Clara. The initial callback is there to sort through what is going on, answer questions, and help identify the next best step.
Therapists you can explore for this kind of support
These profiles are shown because their public bios mention relevant populations, concerns, or approaches. The Clara team can still help you sort out fit if you are unsure where to begin.
Andrea Beita
MA
Bilingual (English/Spanish); Individual therapy, family therapy, trauma-focused CBT & EMDR
Sarah Tenuta
MA, LCPC
Clinical Director; Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationships
Keep exploring Clara
If this page feels close but you still want more context, these are the next places most people look.
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See the Chicagoland communities Clara commonly serves from Schaumburg and via telehealth in Illinois.
Browse areasMeet the therapists
Compare specialties, public headshots, bilingual support, and current availability cues.
Browse teamRead related journal topics
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See how early sessions usually work and what questions are common before starting.
Read first-visit guideReady to take the next step?
You do not need to know the perfect label for what you need before reaching out. Clara can help you talk through options and fit.
Ready to talk through whether individual therapy feels like the right next step?