“If you feel lost, disappointed, hesitant, or weak, return to yourself, to who you are, here and now and when you get there, you will discover yourself, like a lotus flower in full bloom, even in a muddy pond, beautiful and strong.” – Masaru Emoto

Lotus Integrative Behavioral Health specializes in comprehensive counseling services for individuals and their families in the Oswego, Illinois area. Using an integrated therapeutic approach, Lotus Integrative Behavioral Health strives to help clients navigate their journey through difficult times. I value each individual’s life experience and aim to guide them through the therapeutic process in a collaborative, thoughtful and compassionate manner.

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About

My name is Nicole McDonald Martinez and I have over 20 years of clinical experience assisting children, adolescents, and adults through difficult times, emotional crisis, or painful life transitions. I strive to provide each client/family with a warm, secure, and nurturing environment to promote healing in their lives. Using an integrative approach, I aim to offer clients/families the necessary tools and strategies to facilitate change in their life in a compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative way.

I obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Illinois State University and a Master of Social Work Degree at Dominican University. As a member of the National Association of Social Work, I continuously stay abreast with current trends and research in the areas of social work.

I have a diverse background of experience, as a school social worker and providing individual, group, and family therapies in an array of settings including inpatient and outpatient programs and group practice. I have also obtained certification as a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist through Evergreen Certifications. I enjoy utilizing my training and knowledge to assist in helping clients build healthy interpersonal and emotional regulation skills. Using a collaborative and relational approach, it is my goal to help individuals, couples, and families establish and maintain healthy relationships, as well as their ability to cope with painful life events.

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Services

Embarking on the journey towards improved mental health for yourself or a loved one can be challenging. Whether you struggle with worry, feelings of sadness and hopelessness, loneliness and relationship difficulties, or are having difficulty coping with life stressors, counseling can help.

In addition to general mental health issues such as anxiety and
depression, I specialize in treating:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder & Executive Functioning Deficits
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Chronic Pain and Health Issues
  • Difficult Life Transitions

If there is a particular problem or issue and you are wondering if Nicole can help, please do not hesitate to ask her.

I provide the following services:

  • Individual Therapy
  • Child/Adolescent Therapy (ages 3 and up)
  • Family Therapy
  • Case Management
  • Telehealth
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Insurance

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I encourage clients to contact their insurance company to verify
benefits. If you choose to begin treatment at Lotus Integrative Behavioral
Health and are not covered by one of the in-network plans, you will
need to utilize out-of-network benefits and submit claims directly to
your insurance company. Insurance companies vary a great deal
when it comes to out-of-network benefits. Full payment is expected at
the time of service.

I am an in-network provider with the following insurance companies:

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
United Behavioral Health
Medicare
Cigna
Aetna
Tricare