Elements Therapy and Wellness, LLC
Online Therapy for Women in Indiana, Illinois, & Michigan
You know something feels different. Let's figure it out together.
You're doing all the things. Showing up for work, your family, your relationships, and the never-ending list of responsibilities.
But lately, something feels off.
Maybe you're more anxious than usual. Your patience is running thin. You're exhausted but can't seem to relax. Or you've walked into a room three times and still can't remember why.
Maybe you're navigating motherhood, changing relationships, a new chapter of life, or simply trying to figure out where you fit into all of it.
Or maybe things look pretty good from the outside, but something just doesn't feel right.
What if, instead of trying harder to keep everything together, you got curious about what you actually need?
At Elements Therapy & Wellness, therapy is an opportunity to better understand yourself, explore the connection between your mind and body, and discover what helps you feel more like you.
No perfect routines required.
Just a willingness to get curious.
Let’s Talk.
You Can Love Your Life and Still Feel Overwhelmed.
You love your people. You're grateful for what you have. There are genuinely wonderful things about your life.
And sometimes you still want everyone to leave you alone for five minutes.
Those things can all be true.
Maybe you're the one everyone depends on. The planner. The problem-solver. The person who remembers the appointments, keeps track of everyone's needs, and somehow knows when you're almost out of toilet paper.
But who's checking in on you?
Maybe you've started asking yourself:
Why am I so irritated all the time?
Why can't I relax, even when I finally have time to myself?
Why do I feel guilty when I say no?
Why am I anxious when nothing is actually wrong?
Why can't I focus or finish the things I start?
Why don't I feel like myself anymore?
Sometimes there are clear answers. Sometimes there are several things happening at once. And sometimes it takes a little digging to understand what's underneath it all.
That's where therapy comes in.
Not to tell you how to live your life, but to help you understand yourself and figure out what you actually need. On your terms.
Hi there! I’m Samantha Whiting, LCSW.
I'm a licensed clinical social worker, a holistic and trauma-informed therapist, and the woman behind Elements Therapy & Wellness.
I work with women navigating anxiety, burnout, motherhood, relationship challenges, hormonal changes, and the many unexpected turns life can take.
I especially enjoy working with women who have spent years being everything to everyone and are starting to wonder, "Wait a minute. What about me?"
I believe therapy should feel like a real conversation.
We can laugh. We can cry. We can talk about the hard things, the uncomfortable things, and the things you feel a little ridiculous admitting out loud.
There may be moments when I gently challenge you, moments when we sit with something difficult, and moments when we celebrate something that might seem small to everyone else but feels huge to you.
I won't pretend to have all the answers. I'm not here to hand you a perfectly packaged version of how your life should look.
I'm here to bring my clinical experience, curiosity, and a genuine interest in understanding your story.
Because therapy isn't about becoming someone else.
Sometimes, it's about getting to know the person you've been all along.
So, What Can We Work On?
You don't need a diagnosis or a perfectly organized list of concerns to reach out.
Here are some of the things we might explore together.
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For the woman whose brain has approximately 37 tabs open at all times.
The worrying, second-guessing, worst-case scenarios, and constant feeling that you should be doing something productive.
We'll work on understanding your anxiety and developing ways to feel more grounded and less controlled by your thoughts.
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Ever feel like your brain is running in twelve different directions, but somehow you still can't get started on the one thing you need to do?
Maybe you struggle with focus, forgetfulness, procrastination, emotional overwhelm, or keeping up with everyday responsibilities.
Perhaps you've spent years thinking you just need to be more organized, more disciplined, or better at managing your time.
Sometimes these experiences are related to ADHD. Other times, anxiety, chronic stress, sleep difficulties, or other factors may be contributing.
Together, we can explore what's happening, better understand your patterns, and develop strategies that work with your brain rather than constantly fighting against it.
Because understanding how you function is often far more helpful than criticizing yourself for how you don't.
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For the woman who's really good at taking care of everyone else.
You say yes when you want to say no. You feel responsible for other people's feelings. And resting somehow makes you feel guilty.
We'll explore where those patterns came from and how to make room for your needs, too.
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You can love being a mom and still miss parts of who you were before becoming one.
Motherhood can be wonderful, exhausting, meaningful, lonely, and overwhelming. Sometimes all before 9 a.m.
We'll make space for the person you are beyond the roles you fill.
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Marriage, friendships, family dynamics, grief, career changes, and the realization that some things in your life no longer fit the way they used to.
Change can be uncomfortable, even when it's something you want.
Therapy can help you navigate those changes with greater clarity and confidence.
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Sometimes changes in mood, anxiety, sleep, and concentration may have a hormonal component.
I have a special interest in the relationship between women's hormonal health and emotional well-being, particularly during perimenopause and menopause.
We can explore what you're noticing, consider the bigger picture, and work alongside your medical providers when appropriate.
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Tele-health Therapy for Women
Develop confidence and overcome perfectionistic tendencies as you heal and learn to love every version of yourself.
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What If You Got Really Curious About Yourself?
Not the version of you who gets everything done.
Not the mom, partner, employee, caregiver, or person everyone depends on.
Just you.
When was the last time you stopped to ask yourself what actually makes you feel good?
Not what you should be doing. Not what someone on Instagram says will change your life.
What works for you?
Maybe we start noticing when you have the most energy. What drains you. What helps you feel calm. What makes you feel connected, excited, or genuinely happy.
Maybe we explore your menstrual cycle and whether certain patterns show up in your mood, sleep, focus, or energy.
Maybe we look at how you're eating, moving, resting, and caring for your body.
Or maybe we discover that you've been so busy meeting everyone else's needs that you're not even sure what you enjoy anymore.
That's okay, too.
You don't have to reinvent yourself. You can start by getting to know yourself.
Therapy can be a place to experiment, reflect, and discover what supports your well-being.
And no, you don't need to start waking up at 5 a.m., drinking green juice, or buying a color-coded planner.
Unless you genuinely love those things.
Then, by all means.
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Tele-health Counseling for Moms
Telehealth counseling for moms struggling with burnout.
Grow, shift, let go, surrender and come into greater balance.
Your Mind and Body Are on the Same Team.
At least, that's what we're working toward.
Your emotional well-being doesn't exist separately from your physical health.
Sleep, movement, nutrition, stress, hormonal changes, and the demands of everyday life can all influence how you feel.
And sometimes, understanding those connections can be incredibly helpful.
Maybe you notice your anxiety increases when you're not sleeping well. Maybe your ability to focus changes throughout the month. Maybe a walk outside does more for your mood than another hour spent trying to think your way out of a problem.
There isn't one perfect wellness routine that works for everyone.
And I'm not interested in giving you another list of things you're supposed to be doing.
Instead, we'll get curious.
We might explore:
Your patterns: Notice changes in mood, energy, focus, sleep, and stress without judging yourself.
Your cycle: Explore whether menstrual or hormonal changes seem connected to your emotional experiences, when relevant.
Your nervous system: Learn to recognize signs of stress and discover ways to feel more grounded.
Your physical well-being: Consider how movement, nourishment, rest, and daily routines support your mental health.
Your joy: Rediscover the activities, relationships, and experiences that make you feel genuinely good.
Sometimes that means making a change.
Sometimes it means giving yourself permission to stop doing something that isn't working.
And sometimes it means recognizing that you need additional support from a medical provider.
The goal isn't to optimize every minute of your life. It's to understand yourself well enough to build a life that feels good to live.
Hormones, Mood & Everything In Between
Is it stress? Anxiety? Hormones? All of the above?
Sometimes it's hard to tell.
Maybe your patience is shorter than it used to be. You're feeling anxious for seemingly no reason, forgetting why you walked into a room, waking up at 3 a.m., or wondering why the smallest things suddenly feel so overwhelming.
And maybe you've caught yourself thinking, "Is this just me, or is something actually changing?"
Here's the thing: our hormones can influence so much more than our periods.
Changes throughout the menstrual cycle, perimenopause, and menopause can affect mood, sleep, energy, and concentration. And when you add work, relationships, motherhood, and everyday responsibilities into the mix, it can be difficult to know what's contributing to what.
This is an area of women's mental health I'm especially passionate about.
I have additional training and a special interest in the emotional experiences that can accompany hormonal changes, particularly during perimenopause and menopause.
In therapy, we can get curious about what you're noticing.
Maybe that means tracking your cycle, identifying patterns in your mood or energy, exploring how stress and sleep affect you, or finding ways to better support your mental and physical well-being.
And when something deserves a closer medical look, I believe in collaborating with your healthcare providers so you're supported from more than one angle.
Because not everything is hormones.
But hormones shouldn't be overlooked, either.
You deserve to understand what's happening in your mind and body, not just push through it.
“In the beginning, therapy can feel a bit like cleaning a wound: tender, but you know it is necessary. However, once healing begins, you can appreciate how important it was to reflect on your life.”
— A Strong, Wise, Unnamed Warrior