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The following is a list of individual therapists and counseling agencies in our area. The inclusion of any names does not constitute an endorsement of the counselor or agency. These are names suggested by staff at the College of Lake County

Individual Therapists
Counseling Agencies

Baker, Robert S., MD

1800 Hollister Dr. - Suite 201

Libertyville IL 60048

847-549-0944

Psychotherapy, Medication Management, Hypnotherapy.
Licensed Physician and Board Certified Psychiatrist for Adolesents and Adults. Special interest and services for African Americans.

ABC Counseling, P.C.

25283 W. Timber Lane

Lake Villa IL 60046-7372

847-587-2222

Contact: Dave Mitchell.

abcc_drm@comcast.net

Professional, licensed counseling, coaching, consultation, seminars and training for personal, marital, parent-child and family concerns involving all ages. ABC specializes in court-approved mediation, parenting coordination, supervised visitation and Christian counseling services. Issues/Concerns commonly addressed include: Stress, Relationships, Addiction, Depression, Behavioral Disorders, Grief-Loss, Adjustment Disorders, Parenting, Adolescence, Anxiety, Attention-Deficit, Substance Abuse. ABC Counseling offers ‘A Better Choice' for improving lives and relationships for generations.

Will conduct a free phone intake.

11/09

Block, Felice

4160 Route 83 Suite 206

Long Grove IL 60047

felice.block@gmail.com

www.feliceblock.com

Individual and family counseling, specializing in working with families affected by substance abuse or trauma. Trained in EMDR. Telephone intake. 11/09

Arden Shore Child and Family Services

935 Lakeview Parkway - Suite 105

Vernon Hills, IL 60061

(847) 549-1730 (Vernon Hills)

2504 Washington Street # 200 Waukegan, IL 60085

(847) 662-4464 (Waukegan)

Children and families are served from Lake and northern Cook County in our group homes and foster homes. In-home counseling is available to Lake County residents by DCFS referral only. Out patient counseling primarily at the Waukegan office.

Carr, Constance

P.O. Box 603

Zion IL 60099

847-746-0400

Individual, family and marital counseling. Deal with issues of depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, PTSD, school problems, social relationships. (03/07)

Bradley Counseling Center

420 W. Grand Ave P.O. Box 1088

Lake Villa IL 60046

847-356-3322

allendale4kids.org

Counseling for children, families, individual adults and couples. Other services provided: parent groups, anger management groups, psychological and psychiatric assessments, community education, consultation, and critical incident stress debriefing.

Sliding scale fees available.

Cole, Jon, PhD

205 Commerce Dr. Suite C

Grayslake IL 60030

847-548-5678

jcole@poschange.com

www.poschange.com

Licensed clinical psychologist providing individual and couples counseling for adults for issues including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety and panic attacks, stress management, coping with losses and life changes, relationship problems, and gay, lesbian & bisexual issues.

Free phone intake and consultation.

11/09

Community Youth Network

18640 W. Belvidere Rd.

Grayslake IL 60030

847-548-6000 x20

soctts@cyngrayslake.org

www.cyngrayslake.org

Outpatient counseling agency serving a diverse range of clientele. We specialize in treating trauma, providing individual, marital/couples, and family therapy. Our licensed staff has a diverse background of clinical experience to suit the theraputic needs of many.

11/09

Courtney, Alisa

222 Wisconsin Ave-Suite203B

Lake Forest IL 60045

847-624-9712

acourtneylcpc@comcast.net

Adolescent, individual and couple psychotherapy. Hypnotherapy for sleep, weight loss, anxiety, depression and relaxation. (03/07)

 

Family Service: Prevention, Education & Counseling
(Formerly Family Service Agency of South Lake County)
777 Central Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035
847-432-4981

www.fsslc.org

Individual, couple and family therapy; Group counseling; In-Home Family guidance; Community Education programs; Senior Services; Family Resource Center. (03/07)

Ferkin, Monica

1800 Nations Drive, Suite 202

Gurnee IL 60031

847-361-1671

www.mferkin.com

LCSW. Calls practice, "Balanced Life Transitions" to emphasize focus of practice. A general practice with particular experience with grief and losses, assisting parents of children with special needs or adoptions. Will do a brief intake at no charge.

11/09

Family Service Div. of Arden Shore Child/Fam Srv

2504 Washington St. Suite 200

Waukegan IL 60085

Individual, parent-child, couple and family counseling are provided by experienced professional counselors in Waukegan and Lake Villa by appointment, Monday-Saturday. Counselors are Masters Degreed and licensed in Illinois . Some Spanish Language counselors.

Frings-Raftery, Suzanne

2031 E. Grand Ave. Suite 300

Lindenhurst IL 60046

847-356-7333

Billing address: 593 Crosswind Ln, Lindenhurst 60046

suzannefr10@aol.com

Therapy with couples, families, women . (04/07)

Gurnee Counseling Center

4212 Old Grand Ave

Gurnee IL 60031

847-336-5621

GurneeCounselingCenter.com

Individual, marital, family, child specialist. Groups for adolescents. Yoga & Meditation. (03/07)

Gates, David and Associates

501 N. Riverside Dr.-Suite 111

Gurnee IL 60031

847-625-0606

david@davidgates.com

www.davidgates.com

General family therapy practice. Specialities: domestic violence, anger management, addictions Christian counseling, children's issues. Spanish language staff. (03/07)

Hawthorn Counseling Group

An interdisciplinary mental health group practice serving Northern Lake County.

977 Lakeview Parkway - Suite 102

Vernon Hills, IL 60061

or

100 S. Atkinson Road - Suite 203

Grayslake IL 60030

847-680-0755

www.hawthorncounseling.com

(11/07)

Heigert, Alan

c/o Counseling Connections

31480 Highway 45

Libertyville IL 60048

847-680-2715 x230

aheigert@counselingconnections.net

www.counselingconnections.net

Works with individual, couples, and families to promote life/school/work development and success. Extensive experience with anger management. (03/07)

Independence Center

2025 Washington St .

Waukegan IL 60085

847-360-1020

www.icwaukegan.org

The Independence Center is a psychosocial, vocational rehabilitation program for persons with psychiatric disabilities, ages 18 and up. The Center offers subsidized housing and case management services, as well.

Hoffman, Andrew, PsyD

128 Newberry Ave

Libertyville IL 60048

847-522-7521

ahoffman@poschange.com

www.poschange.com

Secondary office and primary mailing address - 205 Commerce Drive, Suite C, Grayslake, Il 60030

Licensed clinical psychologist providing individual, couples and family counseling for adults and some older adolescents for issues including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety and panic attacks, stress management, coping with losses and life changes, relationship problems, and gay, lesbian & bisexual issues.

Initial free phone consultation.

11/09

Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center

( formerly LaCasa)

4275 Old Grand Ave

Gurnee IL 60031

847-244-1187

www.zcenter.org

24 Hour Hotline: 847-872-7799 Zacharias Sexual Abuse Centerprovides services to victims (and their families) who have been sexually assaulted/abused. Individual and group counseling, crisis intervention. Medical and court advocacy available. (04/08)

Kellogg, Joan

202 S. Cook St. Suite 210

Barrington IL 60010-4354

847-382-2286

MSJKellogg@aol.

General counseling, special emphasis on women returning to work/school, gifted population, children, adolescents and their families. Training in relaxation, guided imagery, spiritual counseling. Also extensive hospice/bereavement counseling experience.

Lake County Health Department - Outpatient Mental Health Services.

Mental health services are available to all Lake County residents, regardless of race, national origin, age, sex, disability or sexual orientation. Depending on the office location, hours are generally Monday through Thursday, either 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM or 8:30 AM to 5 PM; and Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, or by special arrangement, at the following locations:

3012 Grand Avenue
Waukegan
847.377.8180
(North side of the street, approximately 1/4 mile east of Green Bay Road)

Avon Township Offices
423 E. Washington Street
Round Lake Park
847.546.0080
(Just west of Hainesville Road, on the south side)

400 Winchester Road
Libertyville
847.984.5090
Closed Fridays
(Approximately 2 blocks west of Milwaukee Ave. - Rte. 21, on the north side)

Pinkwater, Dr. Stuart

1866 Sheridan Rd #216

Highland Park IL 60035

847-433-0800

sleepink@aol.com

Individual, couples and family therapy for all ages. 20+ years of working with children and adolescents. Special interest in cancer patients and their families. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. (03/07)

Myers Counseling Group

501 N. Riverside Dr. - Suite 208

Gurnee IL 60031

847-263-1269

markm@myerscounseling.com

www.myerscounseling.com

Outpatient mental health services for children, teenagers, adults, families, and couples. Spanish and Russian speaking staff. (03/07)

Quast, Rachel

111 E. Seeboth St. Suite 111

Milwaukee, WI 53204

414-303-1134

SHED - Self Healing through Education.

Specialist in Eating Disorders, Emotional Eating and Obiesity. She offers individual counseling and group counseling. Phone counseling and consultations are available to those who are not local. Presentations and a 9-step recovery book are also available in the same areas of expertise. Christian perspective is available only upon request. Call for a brief phone consultation prior to beginning.

www.9shed.com

11/09

Neuropsych

977 Lakeview Parkway #170

Vernon Hills IL 60061

847-367-1611

Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology. Social Work and counseling services. For Children, Adolescents, Families and Adults. (03/07)

Rey, Toni

18 E. Harbor Dr.

Lake Zurich IL 60047

847-847-7644

tonirey@comcast.net

GLBT counseling. Also couples, individuals, children, family counseling. Flexible fee schedule, and insurance accepted. 11/09

North Shore Wellness Services, Ltd.

3000 Dundee Rd #411-4112

Northbrook IL 60062

847-205-0371

info@northshorewellness.com

www.northshorewellness.com

Individual, couples and family counseling. (03/07)

Schab, Lisa

1590 S. Milwaukee Ave - Suite 303

Libertyville IL 60048

847-782-1722

lmslcsw@comcast.net

Lisa works with individuals, couples and families on general life issues such as relationships, stress and anxiety management, life transitions, and loss.  She also specializes in treating all types of eating problems and disorders from yo-yo dieting to compulsive overeating to anorexia and bulimia.  Please call for a free initial phone consultation. 11/09

Omni Youth Services

1111 W. Lake Cook Rd

Buffalo Grove IL 60089

847-353-1778

www.omniyouth.org

Counseling: 11-18 year olds. Outpatient individual, family, group; substance abuse, outdoor experiential wilderness therapy, juvenile justice programs. Prevention: Youth mentor program, community service, drug/alochol prevention programs, parent aid program.

Senkpeil, Edward

100 S. Atkinson Road - Suite 207

Grayslake IL 60030

ed@whitestoneresources.com

WhitestoneResources.com

847-651-8489

Provide individual, couples, family counseling. Work with a variety of issues, including: anxiety, depression, anger management, sexual addiction. Provide Christian counseling. Sliding scale fees available. Will spend time on phone with individual prior to intake. 11/09

P.H.D. Women's Counseling Center

37 N. Plum Grove Rd.

Palatine IL 60067

847-359-4919

www.sphd.org

The Society for the Preservation of Human Dignity is a counseling center for pregnancy help and education. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing professional counseling, support services and education to anyone facing decisions relating to pregnancy and its challenges. Services for women who are pregnant or parenting a child 3 years old or younger. We do free pregnancy testing, though we are not a clinic. We do not refer for abortion, but see clients pre and post abortion. We have both professional level counselors and trained paraprofessionals. Spanish speaking counselor two days a week.

Steiner, Dana

1800 Nations Drive - Suite 222

Gurnee IL 60031

847-668-6290

www.danasteiner.com

General counseling practice, in a group with a very diverse group of therapists. Dana will do an intake on phone or briefly in person for no charge and refer to most appropriate staff member. Work with children through adults. In addition to general practice will deal with the following: eating disorders, GLBT, ADD/ADHD, PTSD, sexual abuse, sexual identity, substance abuse.

11/09

 

Rockland Professional Group, LLC

114 W. Rockland Rd.

Libertyville IL 60048

847-816-9180

Individual psychotherapists and psychiatrist. Specializes in issues of anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and grief. Some Spanish Language services.

Weil, Gail

117 E. Cook Ave

Libertyville IL 60048

847-573-8490

gweil@midwestequisense.com

Adolescent, Adult, Couple, Family and group psychotherapy in a warm and friendly, confidential atmosphere. Specializing in women's issues and addictions. Equine assisted leadership development and team building. Equine assisted psychotherapy groups. (03/07)

Safe Harbor Christian Counseling

2280 Ashbrook Ln

Grayslake IL 60030

847-223-2538

robjanb@earthlink.net

Christian counseling, individual, marital, family, addictions, anxiety, depression, ADHD, LD. Robert Bennett, clinical director is an LCPC and a certified school psychologist. Evelyn Chesiner and James Hesaver are LPCs being supervised by Mr. Bennett. Safe Harbor is a Christian counseling agency, we have partnered with churches to provide counseling.

Wennerdahl, Curt

1180 Sherwood Rd

Highland Park IL 60035

(847)831-5925

curt@wennerdahl.com
www.wennerdahl.com

Services for Adults, Depression, Anxiety, Motivational Issues, Relationships, Marriage. LCSW Christian perspective.

Above address is the billing and contact source. Primary location for service is: 34930 North Highway 45, Lake Villa .

Safe Place/ Lake Co. Crisis Center

2710 17th Street

Zion IL 60099

847-731-7165

24 hour Help Line: 847-249-4450

www.asafeplaceforhelp.org

Comprehensive domestic violence services, including: emergency shelter; court advocacy; group, individual, children's counseling; non-legal advocacy; abuser services; professional, prevention and community education. Bilingual, bicultural staff available.

All services free to victims and their children, sliding scale for abuser treatment program.

Phone intakes.

11/09

Zachar, Dr. Jerry

391 N. Pondview

Palatine IL 60067

847-945-3120

gzachar@comcast.net

Individual, Marital/couples, family therapy. M.Div (former priest), LCSW, PsyD. Integration of sprituality with psychotherapy for those intereste (Judaeo-Christian); grief/loss, career assessments, life transition

Warren Township Youth Services

(open only to residents of Warren Township)

The mission of Youth Services is to support and strengthen the youth and families of the township by providing counseling and other programs which foster personal, family and community well being. Licensed master's level counselors provide individual, marital and family counseling.

Services are provided free-of-charge unless otherwise noted.  We serve families with youth ages 8-18.

(847) 244-1101  EXT. 4

http://www.warrentownship.net/youth-and-family-services

 

Womencare Counseling Center

www.womencarecounseling.com

1740 Ridge Ave. , Evanston IL 60201  

847/475-7003   

karditti@womencarecounseling.com

Womencare uses a relational model of therapy to offer individual, couple, family and group therapy services for adults, teens, and children. Specialities include trauma, sexuality and sex therapy, grief and loss, relationship issues.

Some sliding scale fees available. Intake counselor will speak with all clients on the phone to determine needs and match to clinician.

11/09

 

Youth and Family Counseling

1113 S Milwaukee Ave. #104

Libertyville IL 60089

847-367-5991

www.YFC-Libertyville.com

We work with individuals, couples and families at an unhurried pace. We offer quality counseling and psycholtherapy to residents of Lake County , regardless of ability to pay. Free Intake. 11/09

 

Counseling Connections

31480 Highway 45

Libertyville IL 60048

847-680-2715

www.counselingconnections.net

A large group of therapists that provide a variety of clinical services, including: Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Couples Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprogramming), and Medication Management.

11/09

Updated, November 2009

 

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