About Us
Our Founder
Dr. Karina Bortnik is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of Integrative Psychological Solutions, with 20 years of experience in applied psychology and assessment. Her expertise lies in psychological testing, memory training, and neuro-emotional reprocessing of past events and symptoms. She works closely with medical doctors and wellness agencies, consulting for Chicagoland hospitals such as Advocate Condell Medical Center and NorthShore University Health Systems. Additionally, Dr. Bortnik provides training and coaching to doctoral students, colleagues, and paraprofessionals.
She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California (USC) and her Masters and Doctorate degrees from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Her training includes experiences at Northwestern University Counseling Center and Loyola University, where she completed her doctoral internship.
Throughout her career, Dr. Bortnik has worked in diverse settings such as hospitals, universities, community agencies, and schools. This has provided her with extensive experience working with various populations and a deep appreciation for diversity.
Dr. Bortnik values intersubjectivity in her work, approaching every person and encounter with mindfulness and empathy. Intersubjectivity recognizes that human behavior often stems from individuals striving for health and well-being. Symptoms and problems are viewed as attempts to adapt to complex internal and external systems. Our subjective experiences shape our perceptions, thoughts, and behaviors, creating a personalized psychological imprint that influences our outlook, relationships, and future. The goal of therapy, based on intersubjectivity, is to collaboratively make sense of these experiences and shed light on undesirable imprints, ultimately freeing the mind from self-defeating patterns.
Driven by her belief in the power of positive interpersonal connections and her commitment to empowering people, Dr. Bortnik cultivates meaningful therapeutic relationships with clients of all ages, cultures, and worldviews. These relationships serve as a foundation for transformative change.
Our Vision
Integrative Psychological Solutions is a private practice composed of highly skilled, licensed professionals dedicated to providing comprehensive diagnostic, treatment, coaching, and consultative services.
Our vision of CHANGE, reflected in our name "Integrative," recognizes the interconnectedness of people's feelings, thoughts, and behaviors with various aspects of their lives. Biological, neurological, chemical, nutritional, spiritual, religious, cultural, social, and interpersonal influences all play a role. To foster healing and positive transformation, we believe in thoroughly understanding individual differences and reactions to the interplay between internal and external realities.
Through individually selected, clinically validated approaches and the safety of a therapeutic relationship, psychotherapy aims to address inherent imbalances, conflicts, and tensions that hinder personal growth. This process fosters greater harmony within oneself and with the outside world. Collaborating with other specialists and fostering a team-based approach to support each client is integral to our effective and successful interventions.
Our clients come from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and age groups. Some seek professional help during critical times, while others seek resolution for long-standing issues. Many wish to optimize their mental and emotional potential to achieve their goals. Whatever the reason, at Integrative Psychological Solutions, we are highly trained to assist you in overcoming obstacles that hinder your progress. Over the past 15 years, we have helped thousands of individuals embark on their journey toward happiness and self-actualization.
Our Promise
At IPS, our commitment is to provide you with the most effective and personalized services. We approach each individual with respect and dignity, recognizing the uniqueness of their journey. Our goal is to support you until you have achieved your desired outcomes or until you feel confident in applying the newly acquired skills independently. We unwaveringly dedicate ourselves to your success and will persist in our efforts to help you reach your goals.