A Safe Place to Begin Working Through What’s Been Weighing on You
Online Across Illinois & In-Person in Park Ridge | Insurance Accepted
Now Accepting Insurance: Medicare Part B, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Telligen, Tricare
Does Any of This Sound Familiar?
• Managing anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm
• Navigating ADHD and neurodivergent experiences
• Working through OCD-related challenges with ERP
• Supporting children, adolescents, and young adults
• Building healthier relationships and coping skills
About Our Practice
At Bellosa Counseling, therapy is centered around helping clients feel understood, supported, and empowered. The team works with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults, providing personalized support both online across Illinois and in-person in Park Ridge.
The clinicians take time to truly listen and tailor care to each individual’s needs, recognizing that no two people experience anxiety, depression, or trauma in the same way.
We help clients with:
Identifying patterns that keep them feeling stuck
Managing anxiety and overwhelming stress
Working through traumatic or distressing experiences
Strengthening relationships and communication
Navigating life transitions with clarity and confidence
Therapy here is collaborative. The team works alongside clients to develop meaningful, sustainable changes, not just short-term symptom relief.
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Our Therapeutic Approaches
Bellosa Counseling uses established, evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s needs, including:
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP):
A specialized approach commonly used to help individuals manage OCD, anxiety, and related challenges by reducing avoidance behaviors and building confidence.
Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy:
Support for individuals with ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent experiences, focused on understanding strengths, challenges, and practical strategies for daily life.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Helping clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns while building effective coping strategies.
Therapy for Children & Adolescents:
Helping young people navigate emotional, behavioral, social, academic, and family-related challenges in a supportive environment.
Therapy for Young Adults:
Support through life transitions, identity development, relationships, academic stress, career decisions, and increasing independence.
Telehealth Therapy Across Illinois:
Convenient virtual therapy that allows clients throughout Illinois to access care from the comfort and privacy of their own space.
How We Deliver Therapy:
Online Therapy Across Illinois
Secure virtual sessions available for residents throughout the state.
In-Person Therapy
(1580 N. Northwest Highway Suite 120 Park Ridge, IL 60068)
FAQs
How can therapy help me?
Therapy provides a structured, supportive space to better understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It can help you build coping skills, process difficult experiences, and make meaningful changes in your life.
What issues do you help with?
The team works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and life transitions.
Do you work with ADHD or neurodivergent clients?
Yes. The team supports neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD, using personalized approaches that respect each client's unique strengths and challenges.
How long does therapy take?
The length of therapy varies depending on your goals and the concerns you’re addressing. Some clients seek short-term support, while others benefit from longer-term care.
What can I expect from my first session?
The first session focuses on getting to know you, your concerns, goals, and history. Your therapist will explain how they work and collaborate with you to create a plan that feels aligned with your needs.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, Bellosa Counseling accepts a range of insurance plans, including:
- Medicare Part B
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- BlueChoice
- Aetna
- Cigna
- United Healthcare
- Optum
- EAP plans
- Telligen (for City of Chicago first responders)
- Tricare
If you’re unsure about your coverage, we’re happy to help you verify your benefits during your consultation.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person sessions?
Yes. Research shows that virtual therapy can be just as effective as in-person sessions for anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress-related concerns.
How do I get started?
Getting started is simple. Reach out by phone or through our contact form, and our intake coordinator will connect with you for a brief consultation. We’ll answer your questions and help match you with the therapist who best fits your needs.
Meet Our Team
Leah Varughis, MA, LPC
Therapist
Tori Blair, BA
Therapist Intern
Mackenzie Bailey, BS
Therapist Intern
Ready to Take the Next Step?
You don’t have to have everything figured out before reaching out. Whether you're looking for online therapy, support for anxiety or OCD, help navigating ADHD, or guidance through a difficult life transition, our team is here to help.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to learn more and see if Bellosa Counseling feels like the right fit for you.
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Bellosa Counseling, LLC
In-Person in Park Ridge, IL
Virtual Therapy Across Illinois
Compassionate Support for Anxiety, Depression & Trauma
Schedule a 15-Minute Consultation
