Yes! I currently have a few openings in my practice for new individual clients or relationship/couples clients. Reach out today to book a free consultation and see if working together is a good fit. ​ I do not accept insurance and these sessions are private pay. I have limited availability for new therapy or coaching clients, and give priority to trans and gender non conforming folks as well as care workers or individuals in the mental health field. ​ You can inquire about availability here. ​To stay up to date on my services, group offerings and newly released resources, please subscribe to my newsletter and follow @intentionstherapy on instagram.

I offer a range of fully virtual services*: ​Individual Therapy (for clients in FL & IL) Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)* Individual Coaching Relationship Therapy & Coaching Professional Consultations Current Groups *KAP is offered to clients in FL & IL, in home sessions available in the Chicagoland area. You can explore my current service offerings here.

I use an interdisciplinary and client-centered approach. Tailoring treatment plans to the unique needs of my clients, I pull from many modalities, theories, and wellness practices. I believe healing happens in connection, and my approach is identity-informed. All of my services are LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent affirming, trauma informed, and delivered through an ongoing process of informed consent. To read more about my therapeutic approach & training, click here.

I offer virtual therapy services to clients who live in the states of Florida and Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Therapy services address clinical concerns and are provided by mental health professionals who have completed graduate-level training programs in social work, marriage and family counseling or clinical psychology. Therapy is a regulated mental health service that may involve the diagnosis and treatment of a mental health condition. Coaching services can be provided to clients regardless of location. I offer individual coaching, relationship coaching, and professional consultations to folks worldwide. Coaching services do not involve therapeutic treatment, evaluation, and diagnostic assessment. If you are looking for support with treating a mental health concern, seeking diagnostic clarity, or clinical assessment, you are seeking therapeutic services. Individual coaching and relationship coaching may not be a good fit for individuals who need therapy, but could supplement outside therapeutic support. Coaching services accessed through Intentions Therapy are provided by Dani Sullivan, LCSW, a trained therapist and clinical social worker. If I assess that your needs are better suited for therapy, I will support you in finding local resources and getting connected with a therapist in your state. Reach out for services.

Intentions Therapy does not accept insurance at this time. All services provided by Intentions Therapy are private-pay. We accept all major credit cards as well as payment in the form of HSA/FSA cards. If you are covered by an insurance plan, it's likely your Out-of-Network benefits will cover part or all of the cost. To use your OON insurance benefits, we have a self-serve (DIY) option and a support service option: Do It Yourself: Reach out to your insurance company and ask about your out-of-network mental health benefits. Inquire with your insurance about the process to get reimbursed. Ask about the percentage of reimbursement you can expect for therapy sessions. If you do have out-of-network benefits, I can supply you (monthly or as needed) with completed forms called "superbills" that have all the information necessary to file a claim for out-of-network reimbursement yourself. Get Support: To make OON reimbursement as easy as possible for my clients, I have partnered with Mentaya. This is an online service that streamlines getting reimbursed for your therapy sessions through out-of-network benefits. Mentaya charges a 5% fee per claim, which includes handling any paperwork required, dealing with denials, and calling your insurance company. Clients who work with Mentaya get reimbursed 62% on average per session. Sign up for Mentaya here. Once you register, they will check your benefits and let you know your reimbursement percentage. I enter our sessions on their portal, Mentaya submits your claims and handles all insurance follow up, and you get reimbursed! ​ Please note: Superbills can not be provided for coaching or group services. Out-of-network reimbursement is for therapy services only and requires your therapist to share a DSM diagnosis with your insurance provider.

Intentions Therapy utilizes a managed sliding scale for therapy and coaching services that has 5 distinct tiers. Each tier has a range of prices for hourly services as well as a set number of available spots. I ask my clients to commit to paying the highest affordable rate at this time, and we reassess financial sustainability at 3 month intervals. I offer a wide sliding scale as an effort to distribute services and resources equitably among the population that I serve. I have limited sliding scale availability in my practice, and I prioritize trans and gender non-conforming BIPOC individuals as well as QTBIPOC therapists and care workers. Sliding scale spots are for clients who would not be able to afford my full price rates. Sliding Scale Rates for Therapy and Coaching Services: Redistribution - $225/hour Full Cost - $200/hour (8 spots available) Sustain - $175/hour (6 spots available) Solidarity - $150/hour (4 spots available) Reparations - $100-125/hour (4 spots available) Self Assessment & Determining Your Rate Respond to the following prompts with 'Yes' or 'No' Are you and/or your family homeowners or landowners? Have you (or could you have) attended college and/or graduate school? Are your bills or credit cards on autopay? Or are you able to make minimum payments on bills and credit cards? Do you have access to family money and resources in times of need? Do you have a safety net composed of “financially stable” or wealthy family and friends? Have you been able to easily access and afford healthcare or health insurance for you or your family members? Do you have zero to no debt and/or do you have disposable income? Do you pay other practitioners full price? Do you have U.S. Citizenship? Does your income only support you, and not other loved ones? Have you or do you expect to inherit money or property? Do you travel recreationally? Or regularly treat yourself to meals out, new clothes, and outings? Do you have high earning power (even if you aren't using it right now) from college degree(s), being able-bodied, or due to race, gender, social networks, and family connections. If you answered all yes - Redistribution If you answered almost all yes - Full Cost If you answered more yes than no - Sustain If you answered more no than yes - Solidarity If you answered almost all no - Reparations These reflection prompts are adapted and expanded from AORTA (Anti-Oppression Resource and Training Center). This self assessment is meant to be a guide, not a rule. This sliding scale relies on honesty, accountability, and respect for the multiple realities of economic access and privilege that exist in our communities. Please let me know if you have any questions when you reach out!

I require 48 hours notice for cancellations or rescheduled appointments. This policy applies to all services. Without 48 hours notice before a cancellation or rescheduled appointment, the session you booked will be billed in full at your agreed-upon rate ​ If an individual therapy or relationship coaching client is over 15 mins late for a session without notice, it is marked as a 'no show' and billed in full.

In Session Hours occur between 8:30am-5pm EST on weekdays (Monday-Thursday).​ I have very limited availability in the evenings and over the weekends. Please note, I do not provide 24-hour crisis services. If a life-threatening crisis should occur, contact a crisis hotline, call 911, or go to a hospital emergency room. As an individual provider who is not in a group practice, I am generally in a session during working hours and unavailable outside of working hours. If you are a current client of mine, the easiest way to connect with me is to book a session. If you are a new client, schedule a free consultation here.

Dani Sullivan, LCSW is a multiply neurodivergent, queer, and non-binary therapist with lived experience. Dani is dedicated to providing a nurturing therapeutic space for LGBTQIA+ folks, and Intentions Therapy's services are not only queer-friendly or LGBTQIA+ affirming, but offered with a centralized focus on this community. The vast majority of clients receiving care through Intentions Therapy - more than 90% - identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ community. About 80% of our case load identifies as trans, non-binary, or genderqueer. Dani has expertise in working with queer individuals, relationships, and families. They understand the layers of identity, minority stress, trauma and systemic oppression faced by the unique members of the LGBTQIA+community. Intentions Therapy offers an interdisciplinary and client-centered approach to healing. Dani has specialized training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for LGBTQ+ Individuals, the Neuro-Affective Relational Model, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. Learn more about the therapeutic approach. Before they became a therapist and licensed clinical social worker, Dani worked as a sex educator, community organizer, and youth advocate. Sullivan's approach to care is grounded in their professional history as a crisis responder with runaway and homeless youth in Chicago. Dani's passion for building integrative and accessible healing services is fueled by restorative justice, Explore our LGBTQIA+ affirming services Meet Dani Sullivan, LCSW (they/them)

Thank you for your interest in working together and for inquiring about more financially accessible sessions or offerings through my private practice, Intentions Therapy. Very reduced rates are extremely limited, and held for current clients. I share financial considerations below. For many individuals, it is more cost effective to access mental health services through their insurance provider. I am not paneled with insurance, but I do offer OON reimbursement (sliding scale and OON details can be found in previous FAQs). If you are seeking a therapist in network with your insurance provider, I recommend reaching out to your insurance provider directly or searching by insurance on Psychology Today, Therapy Den, or Inclusive Therapists. Financial Considerations for Individual & Relationship Services My sliding scale (outlined above) applies to individual and relationship services including Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. I offer further reduced cost sessions that are held for long-term clients, or for individuals already enrolled in services through Intentions Therapy. The rate for these reduced-cost sessions has a discount of up to 80% off my full price rates. These low-bono spots are held exclusively for current and previous clients who are unable to afford their sliding scale rate. The intention behind offering these low-bono spots is to offer ongoing support to clients who wish to continue working together while navigating financial limitations. In addition, this offering of mutual aid to long-standing clients is intended to reduce the harms associated with discontinuing an affirming therapeutic relationship, especially when alternative mental health treatment options have been difficult to access. Financial Accessibility of Groups Most of the groups that I run independently through Intentions Therapy are offered at a sliding scale. At times, group offerings include scholarships and pay-what-you-can financial structures. I strive to simultaneously invest in building affordable services, including in-person and virtual groups, occasional educational and experiential workshops, and trainings that are offered multiple times a year and announced via email newsletter and on Instagram @intentionstherapy. Make sure you are subscribed and following along so as not to miss any of my most financially accessible offerings. If you have questions or are interested in learning more about the financial accessibility of any of my services, workshops, or groups - please do not hesitate to fill out this contact form.

I like to think that my approach to healing is relational and deeply focused on emotionally nurturing attunement. I believe we heal in connection and in the present moment. Many of my clients suffer from complex and intersecting experiences of complex trauma, minority stress, relational misattunement or attachment wounding that significantly impacts their mental, physical, relational, and spiritual wellbeing. If you’d like to hear directly from past clients, the reflection that follows is shared with consent: 'After years of believing that I could manage the problems I had been struggling with for decades on my own and without therapy, I finally took the advice of a friend and reached out to Dani for therapy. It was the best decision I could have made for myself. Intentions Therapy has offered me a safe place of feeling seen, understood, and validated for my life experiences. They offer an abundance of incredibly helpful resources, knowledge, and expertise to aid in your healing. I would absolutely recommend Dani if you are looking to make a positive change in your life.' -A Seeing folks shift out of fight or flight by learning to befriend the sensations inside and around their bodies with curiosity and vigor is my deepest pleasure and what keeps me doing this work. Sometimes it takes a great deal of patience and care and a certain level of containment, warmth, and discipline to build trust after such intense trauma and abuse. Traumatic wounding doesn't always go away, or heal without lasting psycho-spiritual scars. It’s not my intention to fix or cure or solve anything about you. In my work, it is my deepest hope and greatest pleasure to simply accompany you as you grow and change and move through so much more than just pain. Find more about my therapeutic approach on this page and read my blog if you want to get a better sense for my voice and how I process.

If you would like to explore the possibility of working together, please reach out directly using this contact form to discuss eligibility and next steps. I offer free 30 minute consultations to discuss your needs & my approach. Book your free consult here.

Ketamine is a legal, safe and effective medicine used to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety and PTSD. Ketamine has rapidly-acting antidepressant and mood-enhancing effects, which can begin to take effect within 1-2 hours after treatment and last for up to 2 weeks. It works by blocking the brain’s NMDA receptors as well as by stimulating AMPA receptors, which are thought to help form new synaptic connections and boost neural circuits that regulate stress and mood. Ketamine has also been shown to enhance overall neuroplasticity for lasting symptom improvement. Ketamine can be administered in a variety of ways, including IV infusion, intramuscular injection, via nasal spray and using sublingual lozenges. In my work we most commonly use the sublingual lozenge form.

The acute effects of ketamine, which most patients find pleasant, last for approximately 45-65 minutes. These effects can make you feel “far from” your body, and facilitate shifts in perception that can often feel expansive in nature. Your motor and verbal abilities will be reduced, so you’ll be lying down in a comfortable position during the experience. Once these acute effects subside, we’ll spend the remainder of our appointment giving you space to process and discuss your experience, this is called the initial integration period. While it may feel hard to articulate what happened during the experience, patients feel like the insights gained are none-the-less clear. Studies have shown that the benefits to mood and neurological growth can last up to two weeks after the Ketamine experience. In KAP, we partner with this unique psychedelic medicine in the therapy work. Using the period of enhanced neuroplasticity to reinforce positive habits, access greater ease and self compassion, and interrupt beliefs and behaviors that may be keeping you stuck in survival-mode. You can learn more about the benefits of KAP in this blog post, "Slow Down, Sense Inward & Find Healing with Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy"

At Intentions Therapy, we offer both in-person and virtual (Remote KAP) sessions to best suit your needs. In-person KAP sessions are available within the Chicagoland area. I provide services in the comfort of your home, with an additional $50 fee for transportation. Virtual KAP sessions require an in-person chaperone to ensure your safety and provide a supportive environment during the therapy. This flexibility allows me to provide personalized and accessible care to my clients in both Florida and Illinois. I encourage clients to choose the most convenient and comfortable option for your KAP journey.

You can review the chaperone guidelines on Journey Clinical’s website to learn more about the support needed to engage in virtual (or remote) KAP sessions.

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is an affordable, accessible modality. Although the medical intake and follow ups are not covered by insurance, they are eligible for out-of-network reimbursement. Journey Clinical Medical Costs: First-time patients: - Initial medical consultation with Journey Clinical: $250 - Cost of medication: $88 (enough for 2 dosing sessions) Ongoing treatment: - Follow-up medical consultation with Journey Clinical $150 (at least 1X per quarter) - Cost of medication: $148 (enough for up to 6 sessions) Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Costs: Preparation and Integration Sessions are scheduled for an hour. These sessions are billed at my typical hourly rate of $200/hour Dosing Sessions are scheduled for 3 hours. My hourly rate for dosing sessions is $150/hour In-home sessions are available in the Chicagoland area, if you are pursuing KAP and would like to meet in person within your home, there is an additional fee of $50 for my time spent commuting.

Intentions Therapy operates using an anti-oppressive sliding scale fee structure with several different fee tiers for therapy sessions with me. I offer a wide sliding scale as an effort to distribute services and resources equitably among the population that I serve. I have limited sliding scale availability in my practice, and I prioritize trans and gender non-conforming BIPOC individuals as well as QTBIPOC therapists and care workers. Sliding scale spots are for clients who would not be able to afford my full price rates. Sliding Scale Rates for Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Services: Redistribution - $225/hour for prep & integration sessions $180/hour for medicine sessions Full Cost - $200/hour for prep & integration sessions $150/hour for medicine sessions Sustain - $175 for prep & integration sessions $125/hour for medicine sessions Solidarity - $150 for prep & integration sessions $105/hour for medicine sessions Reparations - $100-125 for prep & integration sessions $75-90/hour for medicine sessions Self Assessment & Determining Your Rate Respond to the following prompts with 'Yes' or 'No', and count the number of times that you answered 'Yes'. Use the guide below to locate your fee on my sliding scale. Are you and/or your family homeowners or landowners? Have you (or could you have) attended college and/or graduate school? Are your bills or credit cards on autopay? Or are you able to make minimum payments on bills and credit cards? Do you have access to family money and resources in times of need? Do you have a safety net composed of “financially stable” or wealthy family and friends? Have you been able to easily access and afford healthcare or health insurance for you or your family members? Do you have zero to no debt and/or do you have disposable income? Do you pay other practitioners full price? Do you have U.S. Citizenship? Does your income only support you, and not other loved ones? Have you or do you expect to inherit money or property? Do you travel recreationally? Or regularly treat yourself to meals out, new clothes, and outings? Do you have high earning power (even if you aren't using it right now) from college degree(s), being able-bodied, or due to race, gender, social networks, and family connections. If you answered all yes - Redistribution If you answered almost all yes - Full Cost If you answered more yes than no - Sustain If you answered more no than yes - Solidarity If you answered almost all no - Reparations These reflection prompts are adapted and expanded from AORTA (Anti-Oppression Resource and Training Center). This self assessment is meant to be a guide, not a rule.

A great place to get started: Read my blog "Slow Down, Sense Inward & Find Healing with Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy" Journey Clinical offers a KAP 101 webpage with tons of introductory information. Here are a few introductory resources: What is ketamine-assisted psychotherapy? (article) Science behind ketamine and the brain (video) The impact KAP has had in real people's lives (video) Further Listening about Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy: Andrew Huberman's 90 minute podcast into how KAP works (podcast & video) Interview with Lauren Taus on how psychedelics are changing therapy (video) Further personal experiences of some who tried ketamine (video playlist) Here are a few resources to explore the research and clinical benefits of KAP: Paradigms of Ketamine Treatment by Raquel Bennett, Psy.D. for MAPS Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP): Patient Demographics, Clinical Data and Outcomes in Three Large Practices Administering Ketamine with Psychotherapy - research study by Jennifer Dore et al, 2018 Ketamine for Depression and Mood Disorders by Erica Zelfand, ND for Townsend Letter Ketamine-Facilitated Psychotherapy for Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression by goop Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy with Jonathan Sabbagh of Journey Clinical - Psychology Talk Podcast

If you would like to explore the possibility of working with me on KAP, please reach out directly using this contact form to discuss eligibility and next steps.

I am currently enrolling/running a Group KAP offering for the LGBTQIA+ Community. No virtual groups are currently enrolling. I hope to develop and sustain group spaces in the future, so please subscribe to my newsletter to stay up to date with launches of new offerings and services. This page shares details about past groups. Follow @intentionstherapy on Instagram

Neuroqueer Connections is a group that I co-facilitate with Kim Konopka, LCSW of Yungmee Psychotherapy. This group is hosted bi-weekly and has flexible payment and commitment options. This group meets for 90 minutes every other Wednesday evening and has open, ongoing enrollment. This means you can join at any time for a single group, multiple groups or every group in this years cycle. This group offering seeks to build an emotionally nurturing, curious virtual community for those navigating the intersection of neurodivergence, queer identities and race. Neuroqueer Connections is facilitated by ​Kim Konopka, LCSW​ and ​Dani Sullivan, LCSW​. Connect with neurodivergent and queer kin, gain social support, perspective and resources to navigate your world and relationships. Once you apply to join our group, we will follow up with information on registration and scheduling.

If you are a neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ adult who is looking to share time and space within intentional healing community, this group is for you. ​ Virtual Support groups can be helpful by provide a safe space to share your growth, learn coping strategies, and find comfort in community. Neuroqueer Connections is accepting applications from clients who reside in CA, FL, IL, NJ, and NY.

Join our community by submitting your application here. The group facilitators will follow up with next steps within 5 business days. If you would like to sign up for updates and resources, subscribe to our Neuroqueer Newsletter. All are welcome to sign up for newsletter updates, you do not need to be an active group member or client. This email newsletter is our way of sharing free resources and updates with the community.