Head Heart Therapy

Head Heart Therapy "The longest journey that a man must take in his lifetime is the 18 inches from his head to his heart." -Anonymous

Head/Heart Therapy is a group therapy practice specializing in the treatment of adults and adolescents struggling with shame, addiction, mood/anxiety disorders, and many other difficulties of life. We aim to increase our clients’ capacity for self-compassion, empowerment and efficacy by helping diminish unnecessary suffering. We use an eclectic variety of modalities to address the unique needs of

each person who seeks our support, whether they stem from psychological, emotional or spiritual dis-ease. Head/Heart Therapy provides a foundation of serenity, understanding and balance. Our therapists offer a unique set of skills to provide integrative, holistic care in a healing environment. Sarah Buino, LCSW, RDDP, CADC, CDWF is a speaker, teacher, therapist and the founder of Head/Heart Therapy in Chicago. She is a licensed clinical social worker, registered dual diagnosis professional, certified addictions counselor, NARM Therapist and a Certified Daring Way facilitator. She holds a masters degree from Loyola University in Chicago and specializes in shame, trauma, and substance use disorders. She has trained in a variety of therapy modalities including: NARM (neuro-affective relational model), sensorimotor psychotherapy, comprehensive energy psychology, psychodrama/experiential therapy, and shame-resilience. She uses these modalities as a framework to support resilience within her clients and create a space for self-knowledge and growth. Sarah is a member of the adjunct faculty at Loyola University Chicago, Fordham University and presents on topics such as shame, trauma and addiction to therapists all over the country. She’s also the host of two podcasts: Conversations With a Wounded Healer which examines the role of one’s own healing while being a care-giving professional. And Transforming Trauma, a podcast by the NARM Training Institute about thriving after trauma. Sarah integrates her knowledge of complementary healing modalities such as music, yoga, reiki, and the chakra system into her clinical practice to help clients enhance connection with their authentic selves. From an early age, Sarah began to share the stage with her mother who was a professional singer. She sings in a local Chicago band and has utilized her musical skills in therapy interventions at various addiction treatment centers in the city.

When your nervous system has been under chronic stress for a long time, urgency stops being about what’s actually happen...
06/17/2026

When your nervous system has been under chronic stress for a long time, urgency stops being about what’s actually happening and starts being about what your body has learned to expect.

This is what survival mode can feel like.
Everything pings as important. Everything feels time-sensitive. Even small things can carry a sense of pressure or threat.

For a lot of people navigating trauma, C-PTSD, identity-based stress, or relational strain, this isn’t an overreaction. It’s a well-trained system doing its job a little too well.

But living here is exhausting.

Therapy isn’t just about “calming down.” It’s about helping your body experience enough safety, over time, that it can start to sort what’s actually urgent from what just feels that way.

That’s where the shift happens, not just in your thoughts, but in your nervous system.

If this resonates, you don’t have to keep pushing through it alone. Reach out to explore therapy in Chicago.

Anger. Withdrawal. Overworking. Numbing out.These aren't character flaws. They're what happens when someone spends years...
06/15/2026

Anger. Withdrawal. Overworking. Numbing out.

These aren't character flaws. They're what happens when someone spends years with nowhere to put what they're feeling.

Men's mental health doesn't always look like sadness. Sometimes it looks like being fine for so long that fine stops meaning anything.

There's space for that here. Illinois therapy for men ready to go beneath the surface.

DM us or visit the link in bio.

06/11/2026

Burnout didn't kill your work ethic. It just made it completely unrecognizable.

Tag someone who has fully entered the "watching it burn with zero emotion" stage of burnout. 💀

Being triggered isn't a flaw in your wiring.It's your body saying "I remember this. I learned to be afraid of this. And ...
06/09/2026

Being triggered isn't a flaw in your wiring.

It's your body saying "I remember this. I learned to be afraid of this. And I'm not convinced it's safe yet."

You can't think your way out of that. You can't just decide to react differently.

But you can get curious about what your nervous system has been carrying. And that curiosity is where everything starts to shift.

Therapy in Illinois for people ready to actually understand what's underneath.

DM us when you're ready.

06/07/2026

We’ve all felt that pressure to show up "healed" just because the calendar says it’s a day for new beginnings.

It is incredibly easy to put on a brave face, dress up the part, and perform a version of ourselves that seems like we have it all figured out. But beneath the Sunday best, many of us are still navigating the heavy reality of C-PTSD or the slow crawl of addiction recovery. Real life doesn't always align with a holiday schedule, and forcing a sense of "renewal" before you’re actually ready just adds another layer of shame and guilt to an already full plate.

At Head Heart Therapy in Chicago, we are much more interested in the raw, messy practice of staying present than we are in the performance of being "fixed." Healing is a long-game strategy. It is what happens in the quiet moments on a random Tuesday when you choose to stay in your body instead of numbing out. We use somatic therapies, IFS, NARM, relational approaches to help you move away from the "all or nothing" mindset of recovery and into a rhythm that actually respects your unique pace.

You don’t have to rush your transformation just to meet a seasonal expectation. We provide an inclusive, liberation-focused space where your growth is allowed to be slow, imperfect, and entirely your own. If you’re ready to trade the performance for some genuine self-compassion, our healing village is here to support you throughout the entire year, not just the big days.

Connect with us via the link in our bio to learn about individual therapy in Illinois and how we help you bridge the gap between your head and your heart.

06/03/2026

Growth can feel like grief before it feels like freedom.

When survival required you to be a certain way, letting that go doesn't always feel like healing. It can feel like loss. Disorientation. Like you don't know who you are without the armor.

That's not a sign you're doing it wrong. That's what real change actually feels like from the inside.

Save this for the moments when healing feels harder than staying stuck.

If you're in Illinois and navigating that in-between place, we're here.

Surviving in spaces that weren't built for you leaves a mark.The hypervigilance. The code-switching. The version of your...
06/01/2026

Surviving in spaces that weren't built for you leaves a mark.

The hypervigilance. The code-switching. The version of yourself you performed for years just to feel safe enough.

That doesn't just disappear because things are better now.

Queer-affirming therapy in Illinois for LGBTQIA+ adults who are done shrinking.

DM us when you're ready. 🌈

Happy Birthday Laura 🤍 Wishing you a year that feels softer, more spacious, and rooted in what actually fulfills you. Ma...
05/29/2026

Happy Birthday Laura 🤍

Wishing you a year that feels softer, more spacious, and rooted in what actually fulfills you. May you keep moving toward what feels aligned, in ways that are gentle and true.

Happy Birthday, Anna ✨May this year feel a little softer, a little freer, and a lot more like you!
05/28/2026

Happy Birthday, Anna ✨
May this year feel a little softer, a little freer, and a lot more like you!

Exhausted but can't stop. Calm but not okay. Present for everyone except yourself.That's not just burnout. That's what h...
05/27/2026

Exhausted but can't stop. Calm but not okay. Present for everyone except yourself.

That's not just burnout. That's what happens when your body has been running on high alert for so long that rest stopped feeling like an option.

That experience has a name. And it deserves real support, not another wellness tip.

We're here in Illinois when you're ready. 🌿

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Chicago, IL

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 9pm
Tuesday 7am - 9pm
Wednesday 7am - 9pm
Thursday 7am - 9pm
Friday 7am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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