Our Practitioners

 Susan Auman, LCSW is a body-centered psychotherapist. Her experience successfully helping trauma survivors using a holistic approach that includes mind and body has made her passionate about sharing this approach with others. Susan is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with extensive training in other body-centered therapies including Hakomi, EMDR and Neuroaffective Relational Model. 

About Us

The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.

Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.

Who We Are

Chicago Bodymind Wellness Studio is a community of psychotherapists and teachers dedicated to providing a healing environment for those seeking a whole-person approach to healing. We provide counseling services including body-centered psychotherapy, yoga, therapeutic groups, workshops and classes. We also host networking events and professional training for clinicians who want to learn more about incorporating mind body practices into their work.  

The Guest House - Jalaluddin Rumi

This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
As an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.