INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Individual therapy is a place to slow down, sort through what you are carrying, and feel supported by someone who is fully focused on helping you understand yourself more clearly. If you have been feeling anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to move through a difficult season, therapy can give you space to begin making sense of it. You do not need to be in crisis to start. Many people begin individual therapy because they are ready for something in their life to feel different.
At Newbury Counseling and Consulting, individual therapy in Chicago is built around the belief that healing does not happen through judgment, pressure, or one-size-fits-all advice. It happens in a steady, collaborative relationship where you can be honest about what hurts, what feels confusing, and what you want to change. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship stress, identity questions, burnout, or a major life transition, therapy can help you understand the patterns shaping your experience and begin building new ways forward.
Individual counseling can also be a meaningful place to reconnect with yourself. You may know that something is not working, even if you cannot name exactly what it is yet. Therapy gives you space to explore those questions with curiosity rather than criticism. Over time, that process can help you feel more grounded, more self-aware, and more capable of responding to life from a place of clarity rather than from a place of survival.
Is Individual Therapy Right For You?
WHY CHOOSE NEWBURY COUNSELING & CONSULTING
Our Approach to Individual Therapy in Chicago
You deserve therapy that feels human, thoughtful, and genuinely useful. At Newbury Counseling and Consulting, our therapists bring warmth, clinical expertise, and a deeply non-judgmental presence to individual therapy. We do not assume we know your story before you tell it. We take time to understand who you are, what you have been through, what you are hoping for, and what kind of support will actually help.
Our approach is collaborative and personalized. Some clients come to therapy needing practical tools for anxiety, communication, boundaries, or emotional regulation. Others need space to process grief, trauma, identity, relationships, or life changes that have left them feeling untethered. Many people need both: strategies they can use day to day and deeper work that helps them understand why certain patterns keep repeating. We meet you wherever you are in that process.
Newbury Counseling and Consulting is an inclusive practice that welcomes adults of all identities, backgrounds, orientations, and relationship structures. Our therapists offer affirming care for LGBTQ+ clients, young adults, professionals, people navigating life transitions, and anyone seeking a more compassionate relationship with themselves. If you are looking for a therapist in Chicago who will take your experience seriously and help you move toward meaningful change, we are here to help you begin.
WE CAN HELP WITH
Anxiety Therapy in Chicago
Anxiety can make your life feel smaller than it actually is. It can show up as racing thoughts, physical tension, constant planning, difficulty sleeping, avoidance, irritability, or the feeling that you can never fully relax. Anxiety therapy helps you understand what your nervous system is trying to protect you from, while building tools that help you feel steadier and more in control. At Newbury Counseling and Consulting, we support clients who are navigating generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic, perfectionism, work stress and more
Grief and Loss Therapy
Grief does not follow a clean timeline. It can affect your body, your relationships, your work, your sense of meaning, and your ability to imagine the future. Individual therapy can help you carry loss with more support, whether you are grieving a death, a relationship, a version of life you expected, or a change that others do not fully understand. We offer a compassionate space to talk about what has been lost without rushing you toward closure.
Therapy for Life Transitions
Even positive change can be disorienting. A new job, a move, a breakup, a loss, a shift in identity, or a major relationship change can leave you questioning who you are and what comes next. Individual therapy offers a place to process those transitions honestly. Together, we can help you make sense of what has changed, grieve what needs to be grieved, and move toward the next season with more clarity and self-trust.
Obsessive compulsive disorder therapy
Living with OCD can be exhausting. Unwanted, intrusive thoughts and the urge to perform rituals or seek reassurance can leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck in a cycle that is difficult to break. At Newbury Counseling & Consulting, we provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can better understand your experiences and learn effective tools to manage them. Using evidence-based treatments, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we help you face fears gradually, reduce compulsive behaviors, and build confidence in your ability to tolerate uncertainty. Our goal is to help you spend less time battling OCD and more time living the life you want.
Therapy for Young Adults
Young adulthood can be full of pressure to have everything figured out before you have had enough time to know yourself. Therapy for young adults can help with anxiety, identity exploration, relationships, family dynamics, career stress, school transitions, and the uncertainty that often comes with building an adult life. Our therapists help young adults develop emotional insight, stronger boundaries, and a clearer sense of direction without minimizing how hard this stage of life can be.
LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy
You should not have to educate your therapist before you can begin therapy. Newbury Counseling and Consulting offers LGBTQ+ affirming individual therapy for clients across the full spectrum of gender identity, sexual orientation, and relationship structure. We provide a space where your identity is respected, your relationships are understood, and your goals guide the work. Therapy can support identity exploration, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, family dynamics, grief, and the impact of living in systems that have not always made room for who you are.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THERAPY SESSIONS
INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS
One of the most common questions people have before starting therapy is what actually happens in the room. At Newbury Counseling and Consulting, therapy begins with getting to know you. Your therapist will ask about what brought you in, what you have been experiencing, what has helped or not helped before, and what you hope may feel different through therapy. You do not need to arrive with perfect language or a fully formed goal. You only need to show up as honestly as you can.
From there, your therapist will work with you to shape a path that fits your needs. Sessions may include reflection, skill-building, emotional processing, nervous system regulation, relationship pattern exploration, boundary work, identity exploration, or support for specific stressors. The pace is collaborative. Therapy should feel supportive and challenging in the right measure, with enough structure to help you move forward and enough spaciousness to honor what is still unfolding.
NOT SURE YOU’RE READY?
Newbury Counseling and Consulting offers individual therapy in Chicago at our Lakeview East office and online therapy for clients located anywhere in Illinois. Starting with a free 15-minute consultation can help you determine whether a therapist is the right fit before beginning ongoing work.
FAQ
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Individual therapy is one-on-one counseling with a licensed therapist. It gives you a private, supportive space to talk through concerns, understand patterns, process emotions, and work toward goals related to your mental health, relationships, identity, work, or life transitions.
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Individual therapy can help adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship stress, identity questions, burnout, trauma, major life changes, or a general sense of feeling stuck. You do not need a diagnosis or a crisis to begin therapy. Wanting support is reason enough.
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Therapy may be helpful if the same thoughts, feelings, conflicts, or coping patterns keep showing up and you are not sure how to shift them on your own. It may also be helpful if you want to understand yourself better, improve your relationships, or move through a difficult season with more support.
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Your first session is usually focused on getting to know you. Your therapist will ask about what brought you to therapy, what you have been experiencing, your history, your goals, and what kind of support feels useful. You are not expected to share everything at once. The first session is simply the beginning of the relationship.
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Yes. Individual therapy can help you explore relationship patterns, communication challenges, trust concerns, infidelity, boundaries, and the emotional impact of relationship stress. If couples work would be more appropriate, your therapist can help you think through whether individual therapy, couples counseling, or both may be the best fit.
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Yes. Newbury Counseling and Consulting offers online individual therapy via a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform to clients anywhere in Illinois. Online therapy can be a flexible option if you prefer meeting from home, have a busy schedule, or do not live near the Lakeview East office.
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Yes. Therapy is confidential, with limited exceptions required by law, such as concerns about immediate safety or mandated reporting situations. Your therapist will review confidentiality with you at the beginning of care to ensure you understand what is private and which exceptions may apply.
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Many clients begin with weekly sessions because consistency helps build momentum and trust. Depending on your needs, goals, and progress, your therapist may later recommend a different cadence. The right frequency is something you and your therapist can decide together.
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The length of therapy depends on your goals, the concerns you are working through, and the kind of support you need. Some clients come for short-term support around a specific issue, while others benefit from longer-term therapy that allows deeper patterns to unfold and shift over time.
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Coverage varies by plan. Newbury Counseling and Consulting is in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Cigna, Evernorth, Anthem, and United Healthcare. We recommend contacting your insurance provider to confirm your coverage for individual therapy.
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Self-pay and out-of-network options are available at Newbury Counseling and Consulting. Intake sessions are $200, and ongoing sessions are $175.
MEET OUR THERAPISTS
“I believe that everyone deserves a chance to heal; a chance to speak their truth, wrestle with their past and ultimately move forward into a healthier season.”
– Julia Newbury –
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