About
They provide services in Illinois, Missouri, and Colorado, and their therapists meet clients where they are, offering support that is affirming, respectful, and tailored to individual goals and needs. They integrate evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), relaxation and stress management techniques, as well as play therapy and sand tray therapy for children. Their practice is welcoming, affirming, and inclusive, proudly supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities, including the LGBTQIA+ community. Kara Bordeaux, the owner and a licensed clinical professional counselor, takes a dynamic, client-centered approach to therapy, working collaboratively with clients to identify the strategies that best support their unique goals and needs. She focuses on helping clients build on their existing strengths while developing practical, sustainable coping skills that can be used beyond the therapy room. Through a supportive and collaborative process, Kara helps clients gain self-awareness, navigate challenges, and create meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for them.
Insurance & payment
Total Life Wellness PLLC accepts Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna and Evernorth, HealthLink, Matrix EAP, Optum, TRICARE, and TriWest insurance plans.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- HealthLink
- Matrix EAP
- Optum
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
Listed fee: $120 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Individual Therapy
Personalized one-on-one therapy for adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem concerns, emotional regulation, and life transitions.
Couples Therapy
Support for partners seeking to improve communication, rebuild trust, navigate conflict or infidelity, and deepen emotional connection.
Family Therapy
Collaborative therapy focused on strengthening family relationships, improving communication, and addressing behavioral concerns or life changes impacting the family system as a whole.
Child and Adolescent Therapy
Therapy supporting children and teens with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges, sometimes using in-person play therapy to help our younger clients express feelings and build coping skills.
Virtual Therapy
Secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth therapy that offers flexibility and accessibility from the comfort of your home.