Therapy Moves You Forward
Karin Stortz
Welcome
You’re not broken. You may just be buried beneath burnout, stress, anxiety, or old narratives. I help thoughtful, capable women find clarity, relief, and a way forward through therapy that feels collaborative, warm, and real.
You Don’t Have To Do It All Alone
From the outside, it might look like you’re holding it all together. But inside? You may feel exhausted, anxious, or unsure of what’s next. Therapy is a place to put it all down, feel truly heard, and start untangling what’s been weighing on you.
From the Blog
Insights and Practical tools from therapy and everyday life. Written to help you slow down, feel seen, and find your way forward.
Anxiety Survival Tools: Simple Practices That Actually Work
Anxiety doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes it tiptoes in, other times it crashes down like a storm.
When Being “Nice” Makes You Sick: Self-Silencing, Stress, and Women’s Health
For many women, self-silencing wasn’t a choice, it was a way to stay connected, stay safe, stay needed, or stay loved.
How it Works
All sessions are 55 minutes and held virtually for clients residing in Illinois. We’ll meet through a secure online platform, making therapy accessible and flexible for your schedule. Before our first session, you’ll complete intake forms so we can clarify your goals and begin with intention.
Fees & Booking
Therapy is an investment in yourself, your well-being, healing, and long-term growth.
Session Cost: $175 per 55-minute session
Insurance: I am in network with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. Sessions are otherwise self-pay. For those using out-of-network benefits, a superbill can be provided upon request.
In our work together, you can expect:
My style is collaborative, insight-driven, and infused with warmth and practicality. Clients often say they finally feel seen, and for the first time in a long time, are able to exhale.
This work isn’t about perfection or fixing yourself. It’s about untangling what’s been holding you back and creating a version of life that actually fits.
- A holistic approach that honors your mind, body, and inner wisdom
- Deep, compassionate conversations grounded in clinical skill
- Honest insight and gentle challenge, not just validation, but real movement
- Strategies to untangle old patterns, process the past, and move forward
- A space that feels supportive and real, more like sitting with a trusted guide than a clipboard and a clock
The Heart of My Approach
You’re not broken, you may just be buried under expectations, burnout, or old wounds that haven’t fully healed. Together, we’ll uncover what’s beneath the surface, connect the dots, and reshape the story you’ve been living.
My style is collaborative, insight-driven, and infused with warmth and practicality. Clients often say they finally feel seen, and for the first time in a long time, are able to exhale.
This work isn’t about perfection or fixing yourself. It’s about untangling what’s been holding you back and creating a version of life that actually fits.
