Mindfulness-Based Therapy in Illinois
Work With a Mindfulness-Based Therapist in West Dundee & Chicago, IL
If your mind feels constantly busy: replaying the past, worrying about the future, or pulling you into self-criticism- mindfulness-based therapy can help you relate differently to your thoughts and emotions.
Sessions are available in person and online, making it easier to integrate therapy into your everyday life.
At Sohail Counseling, we offer mindfulness-based therapy for adults in West Dundee, IL, Chicago, IL, and throughout Illinois & Michigan. This approach helps you slow down, build awareness, and respond to stress, anxiety, and low mood with greater clarity and compassion.
Who Mindfulness-Based Therapy Is For
Mindfulness-based therapy may be a good fit if you:
Feel stuck in cycles of worry, rumination, or negative self-talk
Experience anxiety, chronic stress, or recurring low mood
Want practical tools to feel more present and grounded
Struggle with emotional reactivity or feeling overwhelmed
Are interested in working with a mindfulness-based therapist who offers skills you can use outside of sessions
You don’t need prior meditation experience to benefit. Mindfulness-based therapy meets you where you are..
What Mindfulness-Based Therapy Helps With
Mindfulness-based approaches are commonly used to support adults navigating:
Anxiety and chronic stress
Depression and recurrent low mood
Burnout and emotional exhaustion
Body awareness and mind-body connection
Difficulty regulating emotions
Habitual overthinking or self-judgment
By building awareness of thoughts, emotions, and body sensations, mindfulness-based therapy helps create space between what you experience and how you respond.
What Mindfulness-Based Therapy Looks Like at Sohail Counseling
Mindfulness-based therapy is both reflective and practical.
In sessions, we’ll explore what’s happening in your inner experience: thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations- while also developing skills to stay grounded in the present moment. Rather than trying to eliminate thoughts or feelings, this work focuses on noticing them with less judgment and more choice.
You can expect:
A calm, supportive, and non-judgmental environment
Skills you can apply in daily life, not just in session
A balance of conversation and experiential practices
Therapy that moves at a pace that feels safe and sustainable
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) blends mindfulness practices with elements of cognitive therapy. MBCT was originally developed to support people with recurring depression, and research shows it can also be helpful for anxiety and chronic stress.
MBCT helps you:
Recognize unhelpful thought patterns earlier
Interrupt mental spirals before they escalate
Relate to thoughts as experiences- not facts
Build emotional regulation and self-compassion
Rather than focusing on changing thoughts, MBCT helps you change how you relate to them.
Our Therapeutic Approach
Our therapists use evidence-informed, flexible approaches that may include:
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Mindfulness-based strategies
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Trauma-informed and relational therapy
These approaches support emotional awareness, nervous system regulation, and long-term resilience.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy in West Dundee, Chicago & Across Illinois
We offer mindfulness-based therapy for adults across West Dundee, IL, Chicago, IL, and throughout Illinois.
Whether you’re looking for in-person care or prefer working with a mindfulness-based therapist online, we’ll help you find an option that fits your needs.
In Network Coverage
We’re in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and UnitedHealthcare in Illinois & Michigan.
We’ll confirm your benefits before your first therapy session and walk you through every step- steady support, no surprises.
Private Pay Rates
Our session rates are $150 for individual therapy and $175 for couples therapy.
We value transparency and accessibility. Sliding-scale options may be available, and you’ll receive a Good Faith Estimate to plan with clarity and ease.
Out of Network Support
If you have out-of-network benefits, we’ll provide a superbill and help you navigate reimbursement.
Our goal is to make therapy accessible and supportive from start to finish.
You deserve therapy that feels real, steady, and human.
Here’s what that means at Sohail Counseling & Care:
• Warmth before everything: You don’t have to have the perfect words to begin. We’ll meet you with care, curiosity, and respect for your story.
• Pace that honors you: Healing takes time. We move at the rhythm that feels right, building safety and trust first.
• Grounded, compassionate growth: Therapy here isn’t about fixing you; it’s about helping you come home to yourself-with tools that support your everyday life.
Our therapists are committed to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care that helps you feel safe, seen, and supported.
Our Promise to You:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mindfulness-Based Therapy
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Mindfulness-based therapy focuses on building awareness of thoughts, emotions, and body sensations in the present moment. It helps you respond to experiences with more intention rather than reacting automatically.
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No. MBCT is designed for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Your therapist will guide you through practices at a pace that feels manageable.
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CBT focuses on changing thought patterns. MBCT emphasizes noticing thoughts without getting pulled into them, helping reduce rumination and emotional reactivity.
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Yes. We offer virtual mindfulness-based therapy for adults across Illinois & Michigan, as well as in-person sessions in West Dundee.
Let’s Take the Next Step- Together
If you’re interested in mindfulness-based therapy in West Dundee, Chicago, or anywhere in Illinois & Michigan, we invite you to take the next step.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to connect with a mindfulness-based therapist and see if this feels like the right fit.