Julia Tehovnik
Founder of Take Care Psychotherapy Services
Practice Owner, Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Social Justice Advocate, Yoga Teacher, Live Music Enthusiast, Former Athlete, Queer, Cis, Cat Mom.
If you’re feeling unfulfilled despite your success, constantly on edge, always doing the most, or caught in the cycle of never feeling "good enough," you're in the right place. I specialize in helping people give themselves permission to find genuine fulfillment beyond their accomplishments - because I’ve been there, too.
I started Take Care Psychotherapy Services in 2022 because I needed a change. I had been striving for “perfection” most of my life as an athlete and performer, but even when everything was supposedly going according to the meticulously curated plan I had made for myself, it just felt…empty.
I decided to take care of myself. Not just the stereotypical self-care. Real, genuine, caretaking of my mind, body, and spirit.
I’m sure you’re tired of feeling tired. Fed up with being burned out. Ready to feel fulfilled. I’m excited to join you for your journey back home.
With over 8 years of private practice experience, I integrate evidence-based psychotherapy with holistic, body-centered approaches that address both emotional and physical well-being. We will talk through your current challenges, but we’ll also work together to regulate your nervous system, transform negative self-talk to heal your relationship with your inner critic, and create a values-aligned life that is truly satisfying.
Together, we will help you learn how to truly take care of your whole self - your intersecting identities, your various roles, and your multifaceted parts that make you so amazingly YOU.
Let’s calm your nervous system and teach you how to regulate so you can keep striving and living life to the fullest.
Credentials:
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Illinois License: #180.013426
National Certified Counselor (NCC): #741400
NPI: 1376032391
(RYT-200): #459346
Education:
Adler University- Chicago, IL
Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling, Specialization in Sport and Health Psychology (2016)
Adrian College- Adrian, MI
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2014)
Modalities:
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Somatic Regulation Strategies
More About Me
I’m originally from Pittsburgh, PA and have been living in Chicago, IL since 2014.
I grew up in an ice rink watching my older brothers play hockey while I pursued figure skating and synchronized skating, as well as competitive dance like my older sister.
I started playing lacrosse in high school as a goalkeeper and continued as an NCAA Division III collegiate athlete.
I moved to Chicago to pursue a specialized education in Sport and Performance Psychology and stayed for the legendary house music that the city is known for, and for the community surrounding music I’ve been welcomed into.
I currently live and work in the city and spend my weekends regulating my nervous system with live music and my yoga practice.
My Emotional Support Animals (uncertified)
Name: Geno (he/him)
Name Origin: Evgeni Malkin #71 for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Adoption Year: 2020
Loves: Treats and chin scratches
Name: Fleury (she/her)
Name Origin: Marc-Andre Fleury #29 for the Pittsburgh Penguins (and other teams before retirement)
Adoption Year: 2026
Loves: Toys and neck scratches