FAQ

A holistic therapist looks at your mental health as part of your whole system—not just your thoughts. That includes your nervous system, body, emotional patterns, and life experiences.

In my work, therapy isn’t just talking. We also focus on:

• nervous system regulation

• mind-body awareness

• emotional processing

• patterns that show up physically (like tension, fatigue, or anxiety)

This approach is especially helpful if you’ve tried traditional therapy and still feel “stuck.”

Nervous system dysregulation is when your body gets stuck in survival states like:

• anxiety (fight/flight)

• shutdown or numbness (freeze)

• feeling “on edge” even when nothing is wrong

You might notice:

• overthinking you can’t shut off

• feeling tired but wired

• difficulty relaxing

• physical symptoms with no clear medical cause

Therapy focused on the nervous system helps your body learn how to feel safe again—not just understand things logically.

Yes. This is actually one of the most common types of clients I work with.

You might:

• look put together on the outside

• be successful or responsible

• but internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted

High-functioning anxiety often gets overlooked because you’re “handling it”—but it still takes a toll on your body and quality of life.

Holistic therapy for anxiety goes beyond coping skills.

Instead of just managing symptoms, we work on:

• regulating your nervous system

• understanding why your anxiety is happening

• releasing stored stress in the body

• shifting deeper emotional patterns

This can lead to more lasting change—not just temporary relief.

Yes. Many physical symptoms are connected to the nervous system and emotional stress.

Clients often come in with:

• gut issues or IBS

• chronic fatigue

• headaches or tension

• unexplained inflammation or pain

While therapy isn’t medical treatment, addressing the mind-body connection can significantly reduce these symptoms.

Yes. I provide therapy for clients located in Illinois.

Sessions are typically held via telehealth, making it easy to access support from anywhere in the state. I also have an office located in Shorewood, IL for those who prefer in person.

I offer both insurance-based and private pay options depending on your needs. I am in network with BCBS IL PPO, Aetna PPO, Cigna PPO, and United PPO
If you’re unsure what’s best, we can discuss this during a consultation.

Many people come to me after feeling like therapy has been:

• too surface-level

• overly focused on talking

• not creating real change

My approach integrates:

• nervous system work

• deeper emotional processing

• body awareness

• holistic perspectives

This helps clients move beyond insight into actual transformation.

The mind-body connection means your emotional experiences don’t just stay in your mind—they show up in your body.

For example:

• anxiety - tight chest, racing heart

• stress - digestive issues

• suppressed emotions - chronic tension

Therapy that includes the body helps resolve issues at a deeper level.

Yes. For clients who are interested, I incorporate holistic perspectives into our work.

This may include:

• exploring patterns beyond thoughts and behaviors

• understanding how symptoms connect to emotional states

• discussing additional supportive approaches when appropriate

Homeopathy is a holistic system of medicine that looks at the entire person, including emotional and physical patterns, to support healing.

I am currently completing advanced training in homeopathy and will be offering expanded services in the future.

If you’re interested, please feel free to inquire about future offerings

This approach may be a good fit if:

• you feel stuck despite self-awareness

• you’re tired of just “coping”

• you want deeper healing, not quick fixes

• you feel disconnected from your body

• you’re open to a holistic perspective

Feel free to reach out with questions—I’m happy to help you figure out if this is the right fit.

Call or text 872-362-4133

Email kanderson@feelingsandhealings.com