Life can feel overwhelming, but change is possible. At Life Counseling Institute, we’ll help you process what’s weighing on your heart, develop practical tools for everyday life, and build stronger connections with yourself and the people you love.
All inquiries are answered within one business day, helping you take the next step without unnecessary delay.
To ask questions or set up an appointment, you may
Call us at (630) 269-2886, text us at (630) 206-4491 or fill out the form.
We are on Plainfield Rd about ½ mile east of Rt. 83, near the intersection of Plainfield Rd. and Madison Street, in the Woodland Park office complex. We’re the building just west of the Walgreens. Look for the label 535-H at the rear of the first building and walk to our suite on the sidewalk behind the building. There are two tall blue planters at our entrance.
We are about a mile south of Hinsdale Central High School.
Transform your relationship with worry. Anxiety therapy helps you soothe physical stress, quiet inner noise, and reclaim the freedom to fully engage in the moments that matter most.
Take back your life from OCD. With compassionate, evidence-based OCD therapy, you can learn to quiet the mental noise, tolerate distress, and re-engage in the life you truly want.
Move past repeated arguments or distance and feel like a team again. Our evidence-based couples counseling can help you create a happy, more harmonious home.
Help your teen feel understood and supported. Counseling helps teens with anxiety, social pressure, and mood swings, so they can thrive at home, school, and beyond.
Give your child the support they need to feel calm and happy. Counseling helps children work through behavioral challenges, anxiety, and life transitions, bringing joy back into your home.
You don’t have to carry the heaviness alone. Depression therapy helps you process difficult feelings, quiet self-criticism, and rebuild a life that feels lighter, meaningful, and bright.
You are more than what happened to you. Trauma counseling offers a gentle, compassionate space to quiet the nervous system, release stored stress, and reclaim your inner strength.
Ready to take the next step? If you’re ready to move beyond surviving and begin truly thriving, we’re here to help.
Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to face it alone. Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, but our team is here to provide a safe, supportive space where healing can begin.
We focus here on forms of therapy that are evidence-based…that is, there is research demonstrating that the forms of therapy we use actually work. Examples include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and emotion-focused therapy (EFT). If you have never been in counseling before–or conversely, you have and it didn’t work–we think you’ll be happy with your progress here.
Yes, we are in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO (not the HMO), United Health, and Aetna. Our team is happy to help you understand your benefits before your first appointment. If we’re not in-network with your insurance, we can also discuss private-pay options.
Your first session is an opportunity to get to know your therapist and share what brings you to counseling. Together, you’ll discuss your concerns, explore your goals, and begin creating a plan that fits your needs. There’s no pressure to have everything figured out; your therapist will guide the conversation at a pace that feels comfortable.
Every person’s journey is different. Some clients find relief in just a few sessions focused on a specific concern, while others choose longer-term therapy to explore deeper patterns and create lasting growth. Your therapist will regularly review your goals with you and adjust your treatment as your needs evolve.
Yes. Your privacy is very important to us. Counseling sessions are confidential, with a few legal and ethical exceptions related to safety that your therapist will review with you during your first appointment.
That’s completely normal. Taking the first step can feel intimidating, especially if you’ve never been to therapy before. Our goal is to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where you can feel comfortable being yourself. We’ll guide you through the process at a pace that feels right for you.
