ONLINE THERAPY FOR EMPATHETIC WOMEN ACROSS ILLINOIS
Find Your Calm Wisdom
You feel the world more than most people do. That was never the problem.
Online therapy to help you tune back into your own brain and body, calm the overwhelm, and stop carrying everyone else’s needs.
When you feel everything, it adds up.
You notice what other people miss. You feel the room shift before anyone says a word, and you’ve spent a lot of your life absorbing other people’s moods, needs, and unspoken stuff like it’s your job to manage.
So you people-please. You take on more. You push your own needs down the list until the anxiety starts showing up in your body and that low hum of being on edge never fully switches off. You’ve gotten so good at tuning into everyone else that it can be hard to hear what your own nervous system is telling you.
You’ve probably been told to relax, set boundaries, or practice self-care. But the work we do together goes deeper, helping you tune back into your own brain and body before you’re running on empty.
What we can work on together
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Relationships & Attachment
For the woman navigating changing friendships, complicated family dynamics, or relationship patterns that keep showing up. We’ll explore where those patterns started so you can feel more secure, speak up for what you need, and feel more grounded in your relationships.
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Therapy for Helpers
You spend all day showing up for everyone else, then struggle to make room for yourself. I work with therapists, nurses, teachers, and other helping professionals to calm an overloaded nervous system, strengthen boundaries, and make work feel more sustainable.
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Anxiety & Nervous System Regulation
Because “just calm down” has never worked, we go deeper. Using ACT and somatic tools, I help you understand what your nervous system is doing, recognize what sets it off, and build practical ways to feel steadier when anxiety, overwhelm, or big emotions take over.
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ROBIN POAGE, LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Hi, I’m Robin. I’m a therapist, and I keep it real.
I started Turquoise Owl Therapy because I wanted to be the kind of therapist I’d actually want to see: real, grounded, and human, without making you feel like a case file.
I work with empathetic women who feel things deeply, tend to carry more than their share, and are ready to understand what their brain and body have been trying to tell them. My approach is rooted in attachment and the nervous system, with practical tools woven in based on what actually fits you.
I’ll be honest with you, challenge you when it helps, and probably make you laugh somewhere along the way. Therapy can be meaningful without feeling stiff or clinical.
What working together actually looks like
We’ll start with a free consult so you can ask questions, get a feel for things, and see if we’re a good fit. From there, we’ll figure out where to begin together, without expecting you to show up with everything neatly explained. Our work may include talk therapy, attachment work, ACT, and nervous-system tools, depending on what fits you best. Over time, the goal is to help you feel steadier in your body, clearer about what you need, and more connected to yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Turquoise Owl Therapy is fully virtual. I’m licensed in Illinois and see clients across the whole state by secure video, from the Chicago suburbs to Central and Southern Illinois. All you need is a private spot and decent wifi.
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No, and I say that with love. I work with individuals only. If you’re going through something difficult in your marriage or relationship, we can work through it together by focusing on what’s within your control, in a space that’s just yours.
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You have options. I am paneled with most major insurance companies, but if you’re concerned about your privacy when it comes to insurance–private pay may be a better option since a mental health diagnosis is required for insurance reimbursement. If cost is a real barrier, let’s talk about it on your consult call. I can offer a small reduction based on financial need.
You can find current rates and insurance details on the contact page.
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Yes, it’s therapy, with me as a licensed clinician. I think about Reiki from a grounded, nervous-system angle: it gives your mind and body a real chance to rest and settle. It’s all client-led, and always in service of the actual work. Sandtray therapy is a creative, fun way to process some of the deeper issues without needing to always have the words. It can be a great tool when people get stuck or just want to do something different.
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Fair question. A lot of talk therapy stays up in your head, and if your struggle lives in your body and your nervous system, talking about it only gets you so far. My work brings the body into it, and it’s honest and direct in a way a lot of people haven’t had before. No promises, but a different approach.
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Empathetic women who feel things deeply, tend to over-give, and are ready to stop running on empty. Many of my clients are also helping professionals. If you want a therapist who’s real with you and occasionally makes you laugh in the middle of a hard session, we’ll probably get along.
You don’t have to have it figured out to start.
If any of this sounded like you, that’s worth paying attention to. Book a free consult call and let’s see if we’re a fit. You can show up exactly as you are, frustrated, exhausted or out of things to say. That’s allowed here.