COUNSELING | Blooming Life Institute

Counseling At Blooming Life Institute

Sonya Lorelle

I view counseling as a partnership rooted in growth, not labels. I work from a wellness perspective, which means I see each person as moving along a continuum of health, not defined by deficits or diagnoses. I believe we all have an inner drive to grow and heal, especially when we feel safe, supported, and understood. Counseling offers space to slow down, reflect, and make sense of experiences that may have felt overwhelming, confusing, or difficult to hold alone.

In our work together, we will explore how early experiences, relationships, and deeply held beliefs have shaped your sense of self, belonging, and purpose. We will pay attention to the patterns that once helped you adapt and how they continue to influence your life today, often in ways that made sense at the time. Rather than focusing on fixing or correcting you, our work emphasizes understanding, encouragement, and the freedom to move toward ways of living that feel more aligned and meaningful. Change unfolds over time, as insight, self-compassion, and purposeful choice come together to support lasting transformation

License and Certifications:

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Nationally Certified Counselor
Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor

Specialized trainings:

Advanced Enneagram Spectrum Training and Certification Program
Gottman Couples - level I
Neuro-Emotional Techniques Basics
Working with Complex Trauma, Attachment Wounds, and Dissociation in the Play Room
Filial Therapy with Challenging Families: Skills for Working Effectively with Parents in Play Therapy
Trauma and Emotion Focused Therapy with Couples

Katie Atkins

I approach counseling from a wellness perspective and view people along a continuum of health rather than through a lens of deficits or illness. I help individuals gain greater awareness and control over their emotions and relationships, recognizing that everyone is on a healing journey toward growth. People reach their highest potential when they feel connected and able to be vulnerable in a safe, supportive space. Together, we co-create this space, with me serving as both a collaborator and facilitator in the growth process.

My work with adults and couples focuses on strengths identification, communication, boundary setting, and conflict resolution, particularly for those challenged by the pace of life and the complexity of relationships. I take a holistic, present-focused approach that honors the mind-body connection and explores how early experiences, relationships, and internal struggles shape current patterns of thinking, feeling, and behavior. Change is a powerful process that takes time and involves both self-reflection and meaningful action, supporting new ways of living that align with your values and the most resourceful parts of who you are.

Licensure and Certifications:

Licensed Professional Counselor
Nationally Certified Counselor
Approved Clinical Supervisor
Professional Educator License: School Counseling
Past Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist.

Specialized trainings:

Advanced Enneagram Spectrum Training and Certification Program
Gottman Couples - level I
Trauma and Emotion Focused Therapy with Couples
Neuro-Emotional Techniques Basics
Eating Disorder Prevention Initiative
Safe Zone Ally
Military Culture
Marine Corps Recruit Depo San Diego’s Educators Workshop

Further Details

Telehealth-Only Services

All psychotherapy services are provided via secure telehealth.
We do not offer in-person counseling at this time.

Clients must be physically located in a state where their clinician is licensed at the time of sessions.

Licensure & Availability

Katie Atkins, PhD, LCPC
Licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin
Sonya Lorelle, PhD, LCPC
Licensed in Illinois

Fees & Payment

Individual psychotherapy (50 minutes): $200 per session
Services are private pay only. We do not bill insurance, though clients may seek out-of-network reimbursement independently if their insurance plan allows.
Payment is due at the time of service and is processed through our secure client portal. Clients who are self-pay or uninsured will receive a Good Faith Estimate in accordance with federal law.

Cancellation Policy

Appointments are reserved exclusively for you.
48 hours’ notice is required for cancellations or rescheduling

Getting Started

If you are interested in counseling services, we invite you to schedule a brief consultation to determine fit and availability. Psychotherapy services are limited, and we are unable to accommodate all inquiries.

Important Clarification

Blooming Life Institute provides both educational programming and psychotherapy, which are separate services. Educational offerings, including trainings, workshops, webinars, and publications, are not therapy and do not establish a therapeutic relationship.