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The Expansion of Body Neutrality

The Embodiment Series

July-September

848 W Eastman St, Suite 103

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INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC MENTAL HEALTH & MORE

Tailored Therapy for Individuals, Couples, Children & Families

Why Bella Valore >

THERAPY

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"The mind, body, and soul are interconnected

nurture all three to find true balance."

Bella Valore Wellness

All About Bella Valore

OUR APPROACH

Bella Valore Therapy believes healing happens when the whole person is cared for. Our licensed therapists provide personalized, evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, children, and families, integrating psychotherapy with mindfulness, somatic therapy, and holistic wellness practices. We are proud to be part of Lincoln Park's vibrant wellness community, offering in-person therapy in Chicago and secure virtual therervices throughout Illinois.

OUR PRACTICE VALUES

Bella Valore: (bèl·la / va·ló·re): Beautiful Worth

At Bella Valore, we honor your whole being; mind, body, and soul; through a holistic, integrative approach to healing. We blend evidence-based therapy with transformative practices like yoga, meditation, sound therapy, and inner child work to support lasting, meaningful change.

Our space is compassionate and nonjudgmental, designed for you to explore your story, connect with your truth, and rediscover your worth.

Healing isn’t just possible, it’s your birth right.

We listened so you don’t have to unpack it alone 🎧✨

Olivia Rodrigo’s You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love: Therapist Edition 📝
Which song resonated with you most? 👇

#YouSeemPrettySadForAGirlSoInLove #MentalHealth #Psychology #therapy #oliviarodrigo

#mindbodyconnection #mentalhealthsupport #mentalwellness #somatictherapy

Hey Chicago! ☀️ What if this summer wasn’t about changing your body, but changing your relationship with it?

Join us July 18th for our 3-part workshop series exploring the expansion of body neutrality — creating space to move beyond body judgment, challenge harmful narratives, and build a more compassionate connection with yourself.✨

A few spots are still available. Reserve your spot through the link in our bio or on our website. 🤍🔗

#BodyNeutrality #BodyImageHealing #MentalHealthChicago #ChicagoWellness #SelfCompassion

Happy Monday: something to try this week!!! Rewire Neural Pathways with these 7 practices this week and see how your perspective changes. Our mind is constantly evolving and so does your brain with new patterns. #mindfulness #chicagotherapist #lincolnparkchicago #somatictherapy @bellavalorewellness

Here’s to the moments that light up the sky. Happy Fourth of July!🎇

#bellavalorewellness #holiday #wellness #fourthofjuly🇺🇸 #chicago

Join the Game! #dungeonsandragons #chicagodungeonsanddragons #supportgroup #neurodivergent

At Bella Valore Wellness, we believe everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported.🌱🩵

This July, we recognize BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month and the importance of accessible, culturally responsive mental health care. 🤍

#BIPOCMentalHealthMonth #BellaValoreWellness

Join us in the conversation. A workshop series of those of us Changing our perspectives of movement and our acceptance of our bodies!
Lead by self image and eating disorder licensed therapists specialists.

#chicagotherapist #wickerparkchicago #lincolnparkchicago #licensedtherapist

A teen workshop to build social skills and more!!!! With licensed therapists, for neurodivergent students!

#groupcoaching #dungeonsandragons #chicagotherapist #neurodivergent

Join the conversation at Bella Valore Wellness. An expanded series discussing body neutrality from a feminist lens, with licensed body image and eating disorder specialists.

#bodyimage #chicagotherapist #lincolnparkchicago #chicago

Tomorrow is July, but men’s mental health is still here.

Awareness months are meant to start conversations—not contain them. 🌱

Keep checking in. Keep listening. Keep talking. Every month matters.💙

#mentalhealth #mensmentalhealthawareness #therapy #bellavalorewellness #mensmentalhealth

At Bella Valore, you are ALWAYS worthy, and so is each moment!

#chicagotherapist #lincolnparkchicago #yogatherapist

Today is PTSD Awareness Day 💙 We honor the strength of those living with PTSD while recognizing that healing doesn’t always happen where others can see it.

A reminder that trauma is real, healing is possible, and no one should have to navigate it alone. 🌼🌎🌱

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#PTSDAwarenessDay #MentalHealthAwareness #TraumaRecovery #ChicagoMentalHealth #BellaValoreWellness

Mats are still open for Saturday's Free yoga class in Lincoln Park. ☀️

Chicago summer has a way of keeping us moving. Join us for an hour to slow down and start your weekend grounded. 🧘🌿

Guided by instructor Nadia Pillay, for an all-levels practice centered on movement and mindfulness.

Register link in our bio & via @sweatpals_chicago 🔗
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#ChicagoYoga #LincolnPark #ChicagoWellness #MentalHealthMatters #ChicagoSummer #YogaInThePark #CommunityWellness #MindfulMovement #OutdoorYoga #ChicagoEvents #bellavalorewellness

This class breaks down the “hard poses” every yogi wants to master — step by step, in a way that feels doable for all levels. Each week builds on the last, helping you learn proper technique, gain strength, and feel confident as you grow into the poses.

Thursdays at 6:30pm!!!!

https://www.bellavalorewellness.com/yoga

#selflove❤️ #mentalhealth #chicagomentalhealth #chicagoyoga #chicagotherapist

Happy Pride Month!!!! #pride🌈 #pridemonth #pridechicago

Happy Summer!

@bellavalorewellness #lincolnparkchicago #chicagomentalhealth #chicagotherapist

Join Naomi in Joyful Yoga for Bigger Bodies. A yoga class tailored to humans residing in bigger bodies. Mondays at 6:30 @bellavalorewellness

#yogachicago #yogaclasseschicago #yogaforbiggerbodies #fatyoga #lincolnparkchicago

New yoga sculpt class is officially on Wednesdays at 9AM with Kaitlin @bellavalorewellness ! Come join us for a strength building and flowy vinyasa class!!!

#yogachicago #lincolnparkchicago #yogaclasschicago #lincolnparkchicagoyoga

Today we honor fathers, father‑figures, and all men carrying both visible and invisible responsibilities. Fatherhood often asks men to be strong, steady, and self‑sacrificing, but strength also includes vulnerability, rest, and support. Men deserve spaces where they can talk openly about stress, identity, relationships, and the pressures they’re expected to hold alone. Therapy can be a powerful place for men to unlearn isolation, build emotional resilience, and reconnect with themselves. At Bella Valore Wellness, we have therapists who specialize in men’s mental health, offering care that honors the unique experiences men navigate. Today, we celebrate the fathers who show up with love — and we affirm that caring for your mental health is one of the most meaningful ways to show up for yourself and the people you love.Wishing you a grounded and meaningful Father’s Day.

#mensmentalhealthmatters #mensmentalhealth #mensmentalhealthawareness

Juneteenth honors freedom, resilience, and the ongoing healing of Black communities.

At Bella Valore Wellness, we pause today to acknowledge the weight of this history and the strength carried across generations. Liberation and mental health are deeply connected, and we remain committed to culturally responsive, justice‑centered care.

If you or someone you love is seeking supportive, identity‑affirming resources, we encourage exploring:

• The Loveland Foundation — therapy funding for Black women and girls
• BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective) — education and tools for community healing
• NQTTCN (National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network) — healing‑justice‑oriented support for queer and trans people of colorWishing you a meaningful Juneteenth rooted in reflection, rest, and collective care.

#thelovelandfoundation #beam #nqttcn @thelovelandfoundation @_beamorg @nqttcn

🌿 Some losses are easy for others to recognize.

Others are quieter.

The relationship that never became what you hoped.
The version of yourself you had to leave behind.
The future you imagined but never got to experience.

Ambiguous loss can be difficult because there is often no clear ending, no roadmap for grief, and sometimes no acknowledgment from others that a loss has occurred at all.

But grief does not need to be visible to be real.

✨ Not all losses come with closure
✨ Mixed emotions can exist together
✨ Your grief is valid, even when it’s hard to explain

If you’re navigating loss, change, or uncertainty, you don’t have to move through it alone. We’re here to support you:
https://www.bellavalorewellness.com/contact

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#bellavalorewellness #griefsupport #healingjourney #mentalhealthsupport #emotionalwellness

🌿 Therapist Spotlight: Kendra Callison
(she/her)
MA, LPC

Meet Kendra, a therapist at Bella Valore Wellness who offers compassionate, affirming support for teens (15+), adults, and couples across a variety of relationship structures.

Kendra specializes in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, sexual concerns, and the challenges that come with everyday life. She creates a warm, supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, build insight, and work toward meaningful change.

Her approach is grounded in connection and collaboration, helping clients feel understood while developing tools to navigate life’s complexities with greater confidence and self-awareness.

Outside of the therapy room, Kendra enjoys walking her dog, listening to podcasts, spending time with family, playing video games, and gardening.

✨ Support for anxiety and depression
✨ Sex and relationship concerns
✨ Therapy for teens, adults, and couples
✨ Affirming and collaborative care

📩 Interested in working with Kendra?
Reach out to see if it’s the right fit: https://www.bellavalorewellness.com/contact

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#bellavalorewellness #therapistspotlight #anxietysupport #couplestherapy #mentalhealthsupport

🌿 When we only let others see us once we’ve figured everything out, we miss opportunities for real connection.

Being seen in the middle of the process can feel vulnerable.

Before the answers.
Before the resolution.
Before everything feels neat and certain.

But authenticity isn’t about having it all together.

It’s about allowing yourself to show up honestly, even when you’re still finding your way.

✨ Connection doesn’t require perfection
✨ You don’t have to wait until you’re “better” to be worthy of support
✨ There is strength in being seen as you are

If you’re learning to embrace vulnerability and show up more fully in your relationships, we’re here to support you:
https://www.bellavalorewellness.com/contact

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#bellavalorewellness #vulnerability #authenticconnection #healingjourney #mentalhealthsupport

Motherhood asks so much of us...
So often, the focus shifts to caring for everyone else that we forget we deserve care, too. 🤍

Join us for Reclaiming Your Body: A Mom Event, a supportive wellness experience created for ALL moms.

Together, we’ll create space to move, restore, connect, and receive support in a welcoming community of fellow mothers.

This experience includes a gentle yoga class with interactive lymphatic drainage techniques woven throughout, a wellness panel, opportunities to connect with other moms, and local wellness offerings designed to support your motherhood journey.

Whether you’re newly postpartum or years into motherhood, this space is for you!

Because mothers deserve spaces to be cared for, too. ✨

Saturday, June 20, 2026
10:00–11:30 AM
Bella Valore Wellness

Register here:
https://www.bellavalorewellness.com/momwellnesspop-up

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#BellaValoreWellness #MomSupport #ChicagoMoms #MotherhoodJourney #WellnessCommunity

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