Hi! We’re so grateful that you have found your way here!
Journey to Present was founded by Dr. Melissa Mahon as an alternative path to healing, one that honors the deep intelligence of the mind, the wisdom of the body, and the guidance of the spirit.
We believe healing is not about “fixing” what’s broken. It’s about remembering who you were before survival became your primary language.
In a world that often separates mental health from spirituality, and psychology from embodiment, Journey to Present exists to reunite them. True transformation happens when we address the nervous system, process trauma at its roots, and reconnect to the parts of ourselves that were silenced, fragmented, or forgotten.
At the core of our work is the understanding that trauma is not just a story in the mind; it is an imprint in the body and nervous system. Lasting change requires more than insight. It requires regulation, safety, integration, and compassion.
Our work integrates evidence-based therapeutic modalities with intuitive and spiritual practices, creating a deeply personalized healing experience.
We offer:
• Individual psychotherapy
• Hypnotherapy
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• EFT Tapping
• Matrix Reimprinting
• Tarot in therapy
• Angelic Reiki (*This service is not covered by insurance.*)
• Confidence & business coaching (*This service is not covered by insurance.*)
• Private healing intensives (*This service is not covered by insurance.*)
Beyond individual sessions, Journey to Present also hosts:
• Retreats
• Workshops and community events
Healing is multidimensional.
We work with the cognitive mind, the somatic body, and the energetic field because all three shape your lived experience.
Journey to Present offers in-person sessions for clients located in the state of Illinois, as well as virtual sessions for those seeking support from afar. Retreats and in-person events are held throughout the year.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity shifts, spiritual awakening, or simply feeling called to go deeper, you are welcome here.
Your healing does not have to fit into a single box.
Neither do you.
Dr. Melissa Mahon is PSYPACT certified, which means she is authorized to provide telehealth services in 42 states across the U.S. This allows her to work virtually with clients almost anywhere in the country (with the exception of Alaska, California, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oregon, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). https://psypact.gov/page/psypactmap