Collaborative, trauma-informed mental health care for adults navigating chronic illness, anxiety, and the long-term impact of stress and trauma.

Lumara Integrative Health provides depth-oriented psychotherapy for adults across Illinois, specializing in the intersection of mental health and complex medical concerns.

Our care integrates somatic and culturally responsive approaches for whole-person care, with thoughtful communication and warm handoffs to ensure smooth coordination with referring providers.

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When to Refer

Referrals are appropriate for adults (18+) experiencing:

  • Chronic health conditions or complex medical needs — autoimmune, inflammatory, post-viral, endocrine, gastrointestinal, environmentally linked illnesses (e.g., mold illness or MCS), and pain-related concerns.
  • Anxiety, panic, or persistent health-related stress — including illness anxiety or medical-procedure stress.
  • Functional somatic symptoms or ADHD.
  • Stress-related or trauma concerns, including complex PTSD or dissociation.
  • Grief, burnout, or identity-related life transitions.
  • Mood or emotional concerns (e.g., depression, adjustment stress).

How to Refer

Providers must confirm that the client has consented to share their information prior to referral.

Practical Details

  • Availability: Tuesday – Thursday, 9 am – 5 pm
  • Insurance: BCBS PPO in-network
  • Private Pay: Superbills available for other insurers
  • Location: Telehealth statewide in Illinois (future in-person expansion planned

Collaborative Care Philosophy

I work from the belief that mental and physical health are deeply interconnected. Many clients navigating chronic illness and medical complexity benefit most from coordinated care across disciplines.

This often looks like:

  • Thoughtful handoffs and mutual updates (with client consent)
  • Acknowledging how medical experiences intersect with identity, stress, and trauma
  • Prioritizing psychological care that complements medical treatment, rather than competing with it

Referring providers can expect clear communication, respect for your clinical role, and a focus on patient autonomy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Once a referral is received, I reach out directly to the client to schedule a brief consultation or intake. If they decide to move forward, we begin care within my availability window. I also confirm receipt of the referral with the referring provider (if appropriate and with client consent), ensuring a clear handoff. If the client does not respond to outreach attempts, I may follow up once more after 7–10 days. If there is still no response, the referral will be considered closed. Referring providers can request updates at any point.

Brief clinical summaries or coordination notes may be provided when appropriate and with the client’s written authorization. These typically include presenting concerns, focus of treatment, relevant progress updates, and coordination recommendations.
I do not provide formal forensic evaluations, FMLA/disability determinations, or legal documentation. If clients require these services, I refer them to appropriate specialists.

My practice focuses on outpatient psychotherapy for adults. We are not a crisis stabilization or higher level of care setting. Clients needing more intensive support—such as IOP/POP, inpatient stabilization, or medical-legal evaluations—may be referred to alternate services. Additionally, I do not provide acute emergency support, medication management, or primary care services.

Yes—I collaborate with PCPs, specialists, functional/integrative clinicians, and other providers to support cohesive treatment planning. Coordination typically occurs through secure messaging, brief update calls, or shared documentation. My goal is to complement—not replace—medical care, and to ensure our treatment plans are aligned for the client’s overall wellbeing.

About Lumara & Founder

Founded by Joel T. Muller, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Lumara Integrative Health blends trauma-informed, integrative, and depth-oriented psychotherapy to support meaningful, whole-person growth.