Everyone has problems. Everyone feels stress and strain. But sometimes, things can build up: Past difficulties. Bad circumstances. Learned behaviors. Learned responses.
Often, you don’t even realize the layers that have formed and how they influence your ability to function.
At Restorative Counseling, we offer a safe space to explore areas that may be causing distress. As your partners, we’ll combine our wide-ranging counseling services to tailor an approach specifically for you – to maximize your strengths and use them to overcome the challenges you face.
Wellness. Success. Fulfillment.
Amanda Herman, LCPC | Courtney Vogt, LCSW | Jordan Meehan, LCSW | Katie Jackson-Griffin, LCPC | Stephanie Grunewald, PhD
At this point, nothing has seemed to help. You feel defeated. Exhausted. You think, “Why even try anymore?”
It’s time for clarity. Peace. Confidence.
The first step toward change is insight. It may seem like one thing is the cause of your feelings, but all of the layers that built up go unnoticed. Now is the time to notice those unhelpful, faulty, and negative thoughts that are not serving you. Individual therapy offers a space to explore your situation and restore an enlightened view of yourself and your life.
You’ve made a brave choice. Your commitment to seek counseling is the first step toward personal growth and fulfillment.
Counseling doesn’t represent a personal failure or weakness; it’s a healthy and self-caring way to work on yourself and learn better ways to handle life’s disruptions, difficulties, and stressors.
You can’t change your past. But you can change your present and future. You don’t need to feel stuck any longer. You can learn to determine how your life experiences will affect you. You can be in control.
We’ll forge a strong, supportive, and collaborative working relationship. Our therapeutic alliance will prove instrumental in helping you achieve your goals.
You’ll learn how to process and express your emotions, deal with others, and cope with circumstances outside your control. In individual counseling, you’ll uncover your strengths and overcome life’s challenges.
Together, we can help you achieve lasting, positive outcomes.
You couldn’t wait to be together. Hours passed like seconds. There was spark. There was chemistry.
You finished each other’s sentences. You were on the same page. There was connection.
Then, something happened. Stress. Money. Time. Kids. Family. In-laws. Just about anything can interfere with that closeness – that partnership you’ve formed. Conflict inevitably rears its ugly head.
Every couple faces challenges – whether you just started dating or have been married for 20 years or more. It’s important to explore the obstacles that may be interfering with your connection to your partner.
Seeking couples counseling doesn’t mean your relationship has serious problems or that you’re on the verge of a breakup or separation.
We believe all couples can benefit from counseling to help mitigate stress, conflicts, and other negative factors influencing the relationship.
Together, you’ll learn how to decrease unnecessary and unhelpful conflict while also incorporating tools and techniques to foster healthy conflict when it does arise.
Our goal is to remind you that you’ll learn how to work together against the issue, not each other.
Everyone has bad habits.
Couples therapy provides you with a safe, non-judgmental space to share thoughts and fears openly – a place where you and your partner will hear and be heard to better understand one another. Once we clear away the obstacles, you’ll once again see the partner with whom you fell in love.
You’ll strengthen your mutual trust, respect, and compassion.
You’ll emerge knowing you can handle even the toughest situation – together.
Amanda Herman, LCPC | Jordan Meehan, LCSW | Katie Jackson-Griffin, LCPC
Families go through phases. Having a baby. Raising children. Blending families. Children becoming adults.
With each phase, challenges arise. Learning how to effectively communicate with one another is key. Determining and setting healthy boundaries is a challenging, yet necessary task. The foundation of family therapy is to learn how to work as a team – a functioning system that supports each person.
A family has a personality – and each member of the family has a personality. Blending these varied personalities is a daily juggling act.
When should parents be stern and rules unbendable?
When should children be given more freedom?
What happens when life events shake up your family’s stability?
Life transitions like moving, a new baby, a major health diagnosis, or a mental health condition — each change is challenging in its’ own way. Whether you plan for the changes or not, they affect each member of the family.
Divorce or separation – the end of a relationship brings on so many emotions for all family members. Even if you’re the one making the decision, traversing the transition is never easy.
When working with your family, we’ll address each family member’s individual needs. Each of you brings your own unique personality, perspective, and outlook – we respect that.
We’ll foster a safe space to explore what’s not working well and how you can all work together toward a united goal.
You’ll learn how to set boundaries, communicate effectively, and resolve conflict in healthy ways.
Jordan Meehan, LCSW | Katie Jackson-Griffin, LCPC | Stephanie Grunewald, PhD
Every experience is a first — milestone, after milestone, after milestone.
At the same time, youth must navigate the difficult waters of discovering their personal identities, forming relationships, and learning how to handle competing demands.
You feel helpless – maybe even heartbroken – watching your child struggle. But don’t be discouraged
While being faced with similar emotional challenges as adults, children do not have the same ability to verbally express what they are feeling. They may not know how to make sense of what is happening to them. We can navigate these barriers with your child and offer support so your child can learn how to manage their emotions. They can learn skills and gain tools to help them cope.
The signs of mental health difficulties are not always as obvious in teens. They may not know how to effectively ask for help. Teens learning how to advocate for themselves and communicate their needs and concerns is critical to their success. We understand the emotional and social difficulties that teens face today.
First, we’ll validate and help your child normalize his or her emotions during this trying time.
We feel strongly about encouraging your child to accept his or her own unique journey and the challenges it may present. Everyone faces many obstacles in life, and exploring barriers that prevent success is essential. All the while, we’ll focus on how to process and respond to the emotional responses and reactions that your child experiences in order to promote healing and emotional well-being.
We know you want your child to live a happy and healthy life. That’s why we work with you, as well, to help you understand your child’s unique needs and how you can assist your child to reach his or her goals.
Amanda Herman, LCPC | Courtney Vogt, LCSW | Jordan Meehan, LCSW | Katie Jackson-Griffin, LCPC | Stephanie Grunewald, PhD
But you’ve made a commitment. And, yes. It’s worth it. You deserve to have the care you need.
Tele-mental health, teletherapy, and so on – it goes by many names, but virtual counseling allows you to meet directly and securely with your therapist through live and interactive video and audio conferencing.
Busy Schedule? No problem. You can schedule your session on your lunch break, after the kids are asleep, whenever it’s convenient for you. No more wasted travel time.
Transportation or mobility issues? Again, no fuss. You can schedule your session no matter where you are if you have privacy and an Internet connection.
Distance concerns? No longer. If you live outside Chicago and don’t think that in-person therapy would work for you, think again. You can now receive services from the comfort of your own home.
You’ll meet with your therapist through real-time video and audio over a secure online connection.
Yes. We use a HIPAA-secure video platform to protect your privacy and confidentiality.
Many insurance companies cover online counseling just the same as an office visit. If your insurance does not cover this service, we offer convenient self-pay options.
Under the guidance of therapeutic group/workshop facilitators, individuals gain valuable life skills and, as a result of the setting, may develop valuable social connections through the process.
Most importantly, we cover a variety of topics impacting individuals of all ages.
Do you know a teenager who is struggling to cope with their parents’ divorce or separation?
This group will provide an opportunity for high school students to discuss divorce-related topics that are not easily explored elsewhere.
Who: High school students
Where: 155 N Michigan Ave, Suite 608, Chicago, IL 60601
When: Groups will be held weekly on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM for 8 weeks, but the start date of the group is TBD. But, additional days and times may be available based on interest and availability.
Cost: $40 per session
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