Modern & Upscale Office in Illinois

“1) HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE STYLE OF YOUR THERAPY OFFICE?

I’d describe the style of my office as modern industrial. My office building was built in the late 1800s with Romanesque architecture, and I wanted to keep some of that theme in my office. I plan to take photographs of some of the architecture in the building and frame them as wall art soon.

My Office–Suite 928

2) WHAT VIBE DO YOU HOPE YOUR THERAPY OFFICE IN ILLINOIS GIVES YOUR THERAPY CLIENTS?

I am hoping my office gives clients a soothing but interesting vibe.

I feel most at ease when offices are free of clutter, so I try to keep that to a minimum by having a paperless office and lots of storage.

My old office space was very dark, so I hope my office also gives clients a light and energized feeling.

3) DO YOU HAVE ANY CREATURE COMFORTS IN YOUR OFFICE FOR CLIENTS?

I offer clients coffee, water, and tea, and have a blanket for clients to use if they get cold. I also have a Tangle ‘fidget’ for those clients who need something to play with to stay focused.

There is a charging station for clients to charge their cell phones as well.

Since I often give clients worksheets or writing prompts, I have clipboards and pens as well. I also have a mini fridge for snacks/drinks, but that’s just for me.

4) WHO DESIGNED AND DECORATED YOUR THERAPY OFFICE IN ILLINOIS? DID YOU GET HELP FROM PROFESSIONALS, COLLEAGUES, FRIENDS, OR FAMILY?

Initially, I asked other therapists on Facebook to show me pictures of their offices for inspiration, but I quickly got overwhelmed. I normally am against hiring outside help, but I recognized early on that decorating was not my strength.

I hired a local designer who was able to help me come up with a vision, scoured the internet, and provided me with 4 or so options for each piece that I ultimately picked out and bought myself.

In addition, I hired a painter/someone to put together my furniture. This saved me lots of time since I did not want to stop seeing clients in my other office while I was decorating.”

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