Lindsey Kovalik Bianchini, LCSW

✨ Tuesday, April 16th ✨

Our very own Lindsay Sher will be one of the panel members at the upcoming Traughber Connects Presentation! The event is aimed at supporting parents, guardians, and students and their understanding of social media impacts on today's tweens & teens!

This event is for School District 308 jr high parents, guardians and students and you must RSVP due to limited capacity. You can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSciSBdkeeySKTTdfo6C2SYqLNgQXcruwBI6gc39LECmgN9mOQ/viewform

This can be a great opportunity to introduce a conversation about social media and technology with your tween/teen!

Today is National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day! The point of today is to appreciate and celebrate small business owners and the ongoing hard work and dedication it takes to run a small business.

A big cheers to our fearless leader, Lindsey! She created Obsidian Behavioral Health to help people heal and grow. Running a small business is not easy, and she works tirelessly to help our team of therapists and our clients!

Tag your favorite small business below!

We are thrilled to announce that our Anna, IL location has moved to better serve the community. We are now located at 156 E Vienna St., Anna, IL 62906. This new location will enable us to expand our services and provide a more comfortable environment for our clients. Our previous location was located on Enterprise Drive in Anna, IL.

Our new location is easily accessible and offers a serene setting to ensure a peaceful therapeutic experience for all our clients. We have designed our new space with our clients in mind, promoting an atmosphere of tranquility and healing.

Sara is passionate about helping individuals find their path to emotional wellness. She is dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals can openly express their feelings and thoughts.

Sara's approach to therapy is holistic and client-centered. She believes that every individual has the inherent capacity for growth and change and she is dedicated to supporting her clients through their journey of self-discovery and healing.

You can contact us directly via phone at (630) 296-4169 or email us at [email protected]. Our team is ready and available to answer your questions and guide you through the process of starting therapy. You can also visit us at www.obsidianbh.com to learn more about Obsidian Behavioral Health and the team!

If you would like to learn more about our services or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We look forward to welcoming you to our new location and supporting you on your journey to wellness.

Now accepting new clients in January!

Erin Lowry is an MSW Intern at Aurora University and will begin seeing clients in January. She enjoys working with clients of all ages, dealing with anxiety, depression, and stress (to name a few). Erin likes to take a mindfulness approach and enjoys helping her clients learn valuable coping skills to work through life's challenges.
Erin will be seeing people in-person at our St. Charles location on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and evenings, as well as seeing people through virtual sessions throughout the week.
She will be accepting BCBS PPO and Blue Choice PPO plans and offering a low self-pay rate of $35 per session.

Want to learn more, or join the waitlist? Give us a call at 630-296-4169 x 100 or visit us online at www.obsidianbh.com

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/erin-lowry-saint-charles-il/1229855

Erin Lowry, Pre-Licensed Professional, Saint Charles, IL, 60174 | Psychology Today Erin Lowry, Pre-Licensed Professional, Saint Charles, IL, 60174, (630) 354-0327, Quite honestly, life can suck. It can feel like you are carrying the weight of the world and you’ve only had 2 hours of sleep. Therapy is not just solving those immediate problems, but working to create lifelong stabi...

To those who celebrate, our team here at Obsidian Behavioral Health wishes you a Happy Hanukkah!

On September 11th, 2001, our country experienced a terrible terrorist attack that not only changed the United States, but changed the world.

On the morning of September 11, United Airlines Flight 175 and American Airlines Flight 11 departed from Boston before hijackers crashed them into the North and South towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. American Airlines Flight 77 hit the Pentagon, while passengers attempted to overtake United Airlines Flight 93 from hijackers before it crash-landed in Pennsylvania. USA Today states “The 9/11 attacks left 2,977 dead across New York, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania, according to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. That total includes the 2,753 who died after the planes struck the Twin Towers, 184 people at the Pentagon and 40 people who died when Flight 93 crash-landed in Pennsylvania.”

USA Today also reports “Three hundred and forty-three firefighters died on 9/11, which at the time was nearly half the number of on-duty deaths in the New York City Fire Department’s entire 100-year history. In 2019, it was reported that the 200th New York City firefighter had died of Ground Zero-related illnesses, including the effects of toxic contaminants, traumatic injuries, and physical and emotional stress. Last year, the FDNY reported that number was closer to 300. According to the World Trade Center Health Program, over 71,000 individuals have been diagnosed with physical and mental health conditions brought on by exposure to the dust, smoke, debris, and trauma of the 9/11 attacks.”

Today, in the United States, 9/11 is known as Patriots Day in memory of those who lost their lives. So now, 22 years later, we honor those by spending the day in reflection. We spend this day sending endless gratitude to the first responders, while thinking of those who lost their lives, as well as those who were forever changed by the events of that day.

New logo, who 'dis?

We've changed our look! Our team loves the new logo, and we hope you do too. It's the same old us but with a shiny new logo. You will still see the same amazing content and our team is the same amazing team, but we just look a little different online.

We see you. We love you. Everyone is welcome here at Obsidian Behavioral Health!

Celebrate Pride at a local event:
June 10th - Geneva Pride Parade
June 11th - Aurora Pride Parade
June 17th & 18th - Chicago Pride Parade
June 22nd - Elgin
June 22nd - Dekalb

Looking for an event closer to you? Visit https://www.enjoyillinois.com/travel-illinois/pride-festivals/ to find an event near you!
Happy Pride Month!

Lindsay now has a limited number of openings for new clients!

Lindsay works with all ages 6+ and is currently offering openings on Mondays, both in person and virtual. Lindsay knows it is important to provide a safe space to work through issues, which is what she offers. Lindsay gives her clients the space needed to work through some tough challenges as well as helping her clients develop new tools while uncovering tools they already possess.

Lindsay has the following openings:
Monday morning/early afternoon (virtual): 9 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 1 pm and 2 pm
Every other Monday evening (virtual): 5 pm, 6 pm (unavailable 1x a month) and 7 pm
Every other Monday evening (in person): 4 pm and 5 pm

Lindsay is in network with BCBS PPO and Blue Choice PPO plans, but offers self pay for client she is not in network with.

Are you or your loved one ready to have a space to work through whatever life may have thrown your way? Lindsay is ready to help! Give us a call today, 630-296-4169 to get scheduled with Lindsay or visit us at www.obsidianbh.com to learn more about Lindsay and our office!

Identifying your feelings can be a useful tool in caring for your mental health. We often associate our feelings with ourselves (i.e. I'm angry versus I'm feeling angry). By noticing the feeling, you can separate it from yourself while working to manage and sit with the feeling.

Lets talk about our namesake, Obsidian.

Obsidian is volcanic glass formed from magma that erupted from a volcano, and then cools rapidly.

Obsidian is commonly used for grounding, healing and protection. It is believed that obsidian is a shield-like stone, forming a shield against negative energy, thoughts and feelings. It can also absorb those negative energies from the environment. Most importantly, Obsidian stimulates growth.

Our fearless leader, Lindsey, chose Obsidian for a reason. Our goal is to help our clients grow and heal, while giving them tools to navigate through life. Like Obsidian, we want to help you form a protective shield around yourself, as well as continue to grow and flourish as you deserve.

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Happy First Day of Fall!

With each season we see changes all around us. Like the seasons, as humans we change and grow. Also like the seasons, we do not notice subtle changes in ourselves until we reflect back.

You are like the seasons, and that is a beautiful thing.

Received my first Google review with Obsidian Behavioral Health and I'm so happy!

We have a few therapists with IMMEDIATE openings available for children, teens, and adults - all through telehealth.
*Please note - we do not accept any Medicaid or Medicare health insurance

🔅 Jenna has availability for adult women age 18+
www.obsidianbh.com/jenna

🔅 Maggie has availability for adults 18+
www.obsidianbh.com/maggie

🔅 Jenny has availability for children, teens, and young adults ages 10+
www.obsidianbh.com/jenny

🔅 Katey has availability for children l, teens, and young adults ages 7+
www.obsidianbh.com/katey

Home | Obsidian BH Obsidian is a volcanic glass that forms from cooling lava.  Obsidian is said to be truth-enhancing.  It's a strongly protective stone, forming a shield against negativity while absorbing negative energies from the environment. Obsidian stimulates growth on all levels, urging exploration of the unk...

✴️ IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY FOR APPOINTMENTS ✴️

Jenna, Ricky, and Katie have immediate openings for appointments via telehealth!

☆ Jenna is available for females, age 18+. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor, and a certified domestic violence professional. Jenna is trained in EMDR, and is able to work with numerous problems, such as anxiety, stress, depression, and relational trauma.

☆ Ricky is available for adults, age 18+. Ricky is a licensed clinical social worker. Ricky treats many issues, including depression, anxiety, and challenges related to racial and LGBTQIA identity.

☆ Katie is available for children and adults, ages 2+. Katie is a board certified behavioral analyst. Katie specializes in childrens and adults with autism. Katie is able to work with multiple issues, including behavioral issues, social skills, daily living skills, and provide parent coaching.

Please note, we do not accept Medicaid or Medicare health insurance plans. Each therapist is able to accept different private insurance, self pay rates, and sliding scale. Jenna, Ricky, and Katie are able to see anyone living within the state of Illinois.
Please check out our website for more information on our team, and how to schedule an appointment with them.

www.obsidianbh.com

**IMMEDIATE OPENINGS AVAILABLE**
**APERTURAS INMEDIATAS**

My name is Silvia Gomez and I received my BA in Psychology and a minor in Women’s Studies
from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I hold a Master’s degree in Social Work from the Jane
Addams College of Social Work, with a concentration in children and families. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the past 8 years, and have been working in social services for the past 25 years.

I am bilingual and bi-cultural I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families and groups. I have a great deal of experience working with domestic violence and working with children and their families. I work with clients of all ages struggling with mental health and psychosocial issues. I firmly believe in empowering individual families to improve communication and create a better functioning home environment and a better society. I utilize an eclectic variety of clinical interventions; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused therapy and my most recent interest in mindfulness based cognitive therapy to name a few.

I am very happy to be part of Obsidian Behavioral Health!

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Hola mii nombre es Silvia Gomez. Soy bilingüe y bicultural tengo una amplia experiencia trabajando con niños, adolescentes, adultos, familias y grupos. Tengo mucha experiencia trabajando con violencia doméstica y trabajando con niños y sus familias. Trabajo con clientes de todas las edades que luchan con problemas de salud mental y psicosociales. Creo firmemente en empoderar a las familias individuales para mejorar la comunicación y crear un entorno hogareño que funcione mejor y una sociedad mejor.

Llame o envíe un correo electrónico para obtener más información!
[email protected]
630-296-4169

Estoy muy feliz de ser parte de Obsidian Behavioral Health!

Today is Robin Williams' birthday. Many who loved him, were shocked when he completed su***de. It is a reminder to ask even those who smile the most how their day is going, or how they're feeling.

If you or someone you know are at immediate risk of self harm, su***de, or hurting someone else, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

If you or someone you may know are having thoughts of su***de, you may call the National Su***de Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255, which is available 24/7.

We have openings!! :)

We are able to take BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, and Cigna. We also do sliding scale! We will be able to take Aetna and United Health Care shortly.

At this time, appointments are telehealth only.

Our therapists are available to work with children, adolescents, and adults. We also have a therapist who is bilingual (Spanish speaking).

Please send us a message or give us a call to set up an appointment! Let us know if you have any questions.

Clients with BCBS can review me on their provider site!

https://my.providerfinderonline.com/profile/p1004475015/210478971/%7B%22name%22:%22Lindsey%20Kovalik%20Bianchini%22,%22client_canonical_id%22:null%7D?ci=il-bluechoiceppo&corp_code=IL&network_id=210000003&geo_location=41.936610245614006,-88.34071736842114&locale=en_us

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Hello everyone!

Obsidian is officially started! We cannot wait to begin meeting and working with you all!

We are still working with insurance, so I apologize if we are unable to take your insurance at this time. Our providers will be able to take BCBS PPO, Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare. As we move forward with the insurance, our website will be updated with our wonderful clinicians and what insurance they are able to take.

We are also still working on the website in order to schedule appointments online.

I'm sorry some things aren't fully up and running, but I assure you that you will be provided exceptional therapeutic services from our clinicians.

Obsidian Behavioral Health provides telehealth appointments only at this time.

Please email [email protected] if you are in need of therapy and looking for a therapist. We will get back to you within two business days.

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Hello everyone! Obsidian Behavioral Health should be up and running by June 1, 2021. We are looking forward to helping our clients learn and grow.

We will be introducing our therapists in the next coming weeks, so feel free to keep checking out this page for updates and information!

• Lindsey, LCSW; Owner

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