COMPASS THERAPY & CONSULTING

We support clients navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, and identity shifts.

A space to feel understood, supported, and gently guided forward—at your own pace.

Welcome to Compass Therapy and Consulting PLLC

A virtual therapy practice serving adults across Illinois.

At Compass, therapy is not about fixing you—it’s about understanding you.
We take a compassionate, relational approach to help you make sense of your experiences, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with intention.

You might be here because…

  • You’ve been the strong one for a long time—and you’re tired

  • Something in your life shifted, and you don’t feel like yourself anymore

  • You’re holding grief, stress, or anxiety that others don’t fully see

  • You want support, but you’re not sure where to start

  • You’re used to taking care of everyone else—and don’t know how to take care of yourself

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

Our approach

At Compass Therapy and Consulting, we take a thoughtful, relational, and trauma-informed approach to care.

Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Your experiences, your story, and your pace matter.

Our work together may include:

  • Understanding how past experiences shape your present

  • Exploring patterns in relationships, stress, and self-expectations

  • Building tools for emotional regulation, clarity, and self-trust

  • Creating space for both insight and meaningful change

This is a space where you can slow down, reflect, and begin to reconnect with yourself in a way that feels steady and sustainable.

AREAS OF FOCUS

We support individuals navigating:

Anxiety & Overwhelm
Feeling constantly “on,” overextended, or unable to rest

Trauma & PTSD
Working through past experiences that continue to impact your present

Grief & Loss
Including losses that others may not fully understand

Life Transitions
Changes in identity, roles, relationships, or direction

Relationships
Patterns, communication, and connection with others

Meet Our New Clinician

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Meet Our New Clinician *

Mariana Bednarek

Licensed Professional Counselor

Our Services

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Therapy

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LCSW Supervision

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Coaching

Our Practice

Compass Therapy and Consulting is a growing practice rooted in thoughtful, trauma-informed care.

Our goal is to create a space where both clients and clinicians feel supported, respected, and able to grow. As we expand, we are committed to maintaining a high level of care, collaboration, and integrity in the work we do.

Schedule an Online Visit Today

Please click on the button below to book your virtual appointment. Compass Therapy is in-network with BCBS, BCBS PPO, Magellan, Aetna, Cigna, Tricare and United Behavioral Health Optum. We are currently out-of-network providers with all other insurance companies, including Medicaid and Medicare.