# Life Counseling Institute > Life Counseling Institute (LCI) is a licensed mental health counseling practice serving individuals, couples, and families in the Chicago, Illinois area. Founded by Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC, LCI offers both in-person and teletherapy services using evidence-based approaches. 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Is that normal?** A: Yes, it's completely normal to feel uncertain. Considering therapy can be scary, and LCI encourages prospective clients to call and ask questions. They welcome the opportunity to explain how they work and help you decide if it's a good fit. **Q: What happens in the first session?** A: In the first few sessions, the therapist and client discuss the issues that led the client to seek counseling and get acquainted. The quality of the therapist-client relationship is considered the most important factor in successful therapy. Clients are encouraged to use the first few sessions to evaluate whether their therapist feels like a good fit. **Q: Will counseling actually help me?** A: Many clients report feeling better within a few sessions and gaining insights and coping strategies that last a lifetime. **Q: What are your hours?** A: LCI offers day, late afternoon, evening, and weekend appointments. **Q: Do you accept insurance?** A: Yes. LCI is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Blue Choice, United Health, and Aetna. For in-network plans, LCI files the claim and clients pay their copay at the time of the visit. Clients with out-of-network insurance pay in full at the session and seek reimbursement from their insurer. Clients without insurance have the right to request a Good Faith Estimate of costs before services begin. For billing rights information, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises. **Q: Where are you located?** A: LCI has two locations: - Willowbrook: 535 Plainfield Rd Suite H, Willowbrook, IL 60527 - Park Ridge: 444 N Northwest Hwy Suite 220, Park Ridge, IL 60068 **Q: Can I ask more questions before booking?** A: Yes. Call +1 630-269-2886 or use the contact form at https://lifecounselinginstitute.com/contact/ --- ## Blog & Recent Articles - Blog (all articles): https://lifecounselinginstitute.com/news/ - Is It Time to Return to Counseling? — https://lifecounselinginstitute.com/how-to-know-if-its-time-to-return-to-counseling/ - Shame and Anxiety: Why They Show Up Together — https://lifecounselinginstitute.com/shame-and-anxiety-why-they-show-up-together-and-why-youre-not-broken/ - What Is Play Therapy and How Can It Help My Child? — https://lifecounselinginstitute.com/what-is-play-therapy-and-how-can-it-help-my-child/