Begin Within Therapy Services, Inc
Counselor, LCPC, MA, CCTP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (708) 340-6719

Begin Within Therapy was established in 2015. We believe within every person lies a meaningful story. We are a group of therapists who are all attachment-focused and trauma-informed and ready to understand your story. We offer a variety of therapy options to help you meet your goals, that include options outside of traditional talk therapy, as well as more traditional therapy modalities. Please give us a call to speak with our director and determine which therapist would be the best fit for you.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Begin Within Therapy Services, Inc now - (708) 340-6719
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Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Guidehealth
- Magellan
- Optum
- OSF HMO
- Silver Cross HMO
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Begin Within Therapy Services, Inc
Counselor, LCPC, MA, CCTP
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (708) 340-6719
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180.009576 Kathleen McShane
- In Practice for 11 years
- Certificate from International Association of Trauma Professionals Certified Clinical Trauma Prof / 2017
Counselor: Kathleen McShane
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Begin Within Therapy Services, Inc
Counselor, LCPC, MA, CCTP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (708) 340-6719
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Cancer
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Regulation
- First Responders
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Medication Management
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Sports Performance
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Begin Within Therapy Services, Inc
Counselor, LCPC, MA, CCTP
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (708) 340-6719
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy
- EMDR
- Gottman Method
- Hypnotherapy
- Person-Centered
- Polyvagal Theory
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Begin Within Therapy Services, Inc
Counselor, LCPC, MA, CCTP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (708) 340-6719
Groups
Anxiety Support Group
Join Nicole Howard, LCPC, CADC, for a support group around anxiety. During the global pandemic we are seeing an increase in anxiety. Combined with social isolation, it is more important now than ever to seek support. Nicole will offer tips and techniques to help reduce anxiety. This group will be offered virtually via Vsee.
Expertise
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Session Cost
$20-$30
Location
Begin Within Therapy Services, Inc.
La Grange, IL 60525
Email Kathleen McShane about this group or call - (708) 340-6719
First responder spouse support group
Join Kristina Annerino, LCPC, CADC, to address the unique stresses and challenges that may come with being the spouse of a first responder. This group will be offered virtually via Vsee. Kristina Annerino is the spouse of a first responder and mother of two.
Expertise
Coping Skills
Relationship Issues
Trauma and PTSD
Session Cost
$20-$30
Location
Begin Within Therapy Services
Chicago, IL 60655
Email Kathleen McShane about this group or call - (708) 340-6719
Location
Additional Location
521 LaGrange Road
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 340-6719Nearby Areas
Begin Within Therapy Services, Inc
Counselor, LCPC, MA, CCTP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (708) 340-6719