You built everything you were supposed to want.
So why doesn't it feel like yours?
You are not broken.
You are not ungrateful
You are not failing at something everyone else is managing fine
You are carrying something without a name for a very long time
If you are ready to finally do something about it, this is the place for that
Stop wondering if things will get better, Start knowing how
Addiction and Anger
Managing undesired behaviors while digging deeper for a long lasting recovery process. Rebuild your life your way
Anxiety
Unwanted thoughts can cause unwanted habits that make us afraid of life instead of excited by it.
Trauma and EMDR
Feeling stuck in an intense emotional moment. Avoiding, feeling shame and guilt by it, only making it worse.
Confidence doesn’t just happen, its a commitment to trusting yourself.
Does this sound familiar
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The achievement was supposed to fix it. It didn't. Your gut has been saying so for a while.
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Stop relying on what others say is right or wrong. Your Inner Compass begins and ends with you. Let’s listen to what your gut has to say.
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That voice was never yours. Understanding where it came from changes everything about what you do with it.
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The inability to set limits is not a character flaw. It is a survival strategy that has outlived its usefulness.
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I keep doing things I don't understand and can't seem to stop. Nothing you do without understanding came from nowhere. The behavior is a signal.
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Exhaustion is constantly present, and no amount of “rest” helps
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Most therapeutic approaches were not designed for how men actually process and heal. This one was.
You’ve come to the right place
If more than two of these landed — the free guide is where to start
Hi, I’m Dian, and I can help
I work with those who are functioning —sometimes extraordinarily well — and who carry a quiet, persistent sense that the life they are living is not quite the one that belongs to them.
I often get clients who have done insightful work but now want the skills and steps to achieve their goals. They feel stuck, and I have helped get them unstuck.
I am not afraid of uncomfortable conversations. If it matters to your life, we will talk about it. Money, sex, power, anger, control, the voice in your head that has been telling you that you are not enough — all of it is on the table.
I enjoy breaking the tension. Bring the humor. Real transformation often has room for it.
What I will not do is keep you comfortable in the place where you are stuck. What I will do is be genuinely curious about you — not the version you brought in for other people — the one underneath it. That is the version this work is for.
This is not traditional talk therapy, we will dig deep, find solutions, and hold you to your commitments.
I can promise this, I will always be my genuine curious self in each session. Your job, is to bring your fullest commitment to our time together.
My Vision
THE WORK IS BUILT ON FOUR PRINCIPLES:
You are not broken. You are defended.
Your gut has always known.
The work is learning to trust it again.
You heal in the room — not from it.
Integration is not an end state. It is a daily practice.
Online
Therapy
AVAILABLE ONLINE — ACROSS ILLINOIS The work does not require you to rearrange your entire week. Sessions are online — which means you can do this from wherever you actually are. Not because it is more convenient. Because the men who need this most are often the ones with the least margin to spare. This removes one more reason to put it off.
FAQs
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You can schedule a free 15-minute consultation call by clicking HERE!
During our call our consultant will talk about what is leading you to reach out, I will answer any questions you have about the process, and then talk about logistics of scheduling including Onboarding, Intake forms, Appointment Reminders, Billing, and Appointment links for each session.
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Here, you have the option to structure long lasting treatment without any interruption by opting for our self pay $175 per session. Or, I can walk you through working with your Out of Network benefits so you get reimbursed a portion of each appointment.
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I am out of network with insurance but we can work with your out of network reimbursement benefits
Why you should consider working with an “out of network” mental health therapist:
No limitations on sessions. We can meet for as long as you need without having to worry if insurance will cut us off, or end coverage, which could abruptly end your care.
Allows me to offer you more flexible, personalized, and intentional care.
Helps me keep your information completely confidential, without needing to share diagnosis or notes with insurance companies.
Allows us to avoid surprise billing issues, which can lead to lapses in treatment.
Lets us focus on what’s best for you, not what insurance says is best for you!
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Yes our services are HSA and FSA compatible. Book a Consultation today.
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Each session is 55 minutes and usually on a weekly basis. Biweekly appointments are not always available.
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Therapy is about support, skills, and gaining a better understanding of your mental health. My approach is one I have cultivated, and has helped many clients. If my approach is not a good fit for you, that does not mean therapy doesn't help. I urge you to find someone whose approach aligns better with you.
Contact Us
If you are not sure whether this is the right fit — that is exactly what the discovery call is for.
No commitment required to have the conversation. Or start with the free guide: Message- GUIDE
We will get back to you as soon as possible - please check your junk mail if you do not receive a response within 48 hours.
— Dian Medrano, LCPC, Mindful Steps Counseling PLLC— info@mindful-steps-counseling.com
Chicago, Illinois
We welcome all, including sexual orientation, age, race, disability, ethnicity/national origin, gender identity, and religious/spiritual affiliation.