Treatment Centers in Oak Park, IL

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Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center Illinois
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Oak Park, IL 60301
Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center provides specialized treatment for mood and anxiety disorders in Chicago, IL and Austin, TX. Pathlight also works closely with Eating Recovery Center, the only national, vertically integrated healthcare system dedicated to treating eating and related disorders at any stage of the illness. Accredited by the Joint Commission and led by a nationally recognized team of experts across multiple behavioral healthcare disciplines, Insight leverages comprehensive, evidence-based treatment approaches to support adults, adolescents and families suffering from mood and anxiety disorders.
Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center provides specialized treatment for mood and anxiety disorders in Chicago, IL and Austin, TX. Pathlight also works closely with Eating Recovery Center, the only national, vertically integrated healthcare system dedicated to treating eating and related disorders at any stage of the illness. Accredited by the Joint Commission and led by a nationally recognized team of experts across multiple behavioral healthcare disciplines, Insight leverages comprehensive, evidence-based treatment approaches to support adults, adolescents and families suffering from mood and anxiety disorders.
(312) 273-6176 View (312) 273-6176
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Shared Vision Psychological Services, Inc
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Oak Park, IL 60301
When you or someone you love is hurting, we know how important it is to find the right place for therapeutic support—a place where you can feel comfortable, a therapist who will provide the personalized care you need to help you heal. The staff at Shared Vision Psychological Services is committed to providing individualized attention to every person, couple and family we see. It is our goal to help you, too. In everything we do—from individual psychotherapy, to group sessions, to our nature-inspired surroundings—we strive to make you feel comfortable, encouraged and understood. And, we will work side-by-side with you, your child or spouse, to help reach understanding, strengthen resilience and experience hope. Please see our services to see how our team of clinical psychologists can help you.
When you or someone you love is hurting, we know how important it is to find the right place for therapeutic support—a place where you can feel comfortable, a therapist who will provide the personalized care you need to help you heal. The staff at Shared Vision Psychological Services is committed to providing individualized attention to every person, couple and family we see. It is our goal to help you, too. In everything we do—from individual psychotherapy, to group sessions, to our nature-inspired surroundings—we strive to make you feel comfortable, encouraged and understood. And, we will work side-by-side with you, your child or spouse, to help reach understanding, strengthen resilience and experience hope. Please see our services to see how our team of clinical psychologists can help you.
(630) 882-3527 View (630) 882-3527
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Behavioral Services Center
Treatment Center, PhD, LCPC, CAADC, SAP, CPAIP
Verified Verified
Oak Park, IL 60302
Behavioral Services Center is a licensed mental health and substance abuse treatment facility in the Chicagoland area that offers unique integrative patient-centered treatment. Our Center specializes in outpatient detox and substance abuse and mental health disorders. The Center offers psychiatric, crisis, individual, and group care. The Center accepts a range of insurance plans and offers sliding scale payment options.
Behavioral Services Center is a licensed mental health and substance abuse treatment facility in the Chicagoland area that offers unique integrative patient-centered treatment. Our Center specializes in outpatient detox and substance abuse and mental health disorders. The Center offers psychiatric, crisis, individual, and group care. The Center accepts a range of insurance plans and offers sliding scale payment options.
(847) 416-2724 View (847) 416-2724
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Compass Health Center – Oak Brook
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Oak Park, IL 60301
When mental health gets in the way of living your best life, we’re here to help. Compass Health Center provides immediate access to specialized, comprehensive in-person and virtual mental health services. Our age-based Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs are designed for children, adolescents, young adults, and adults with mood, anxiety, trauma, and OCD symptoms that are impacting their daily functioning. Compass Health Center's clinicians use evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, ACT, and ERP, which have proven to be the gold standard for treating these conditions. In both PHP and IOP, you will work closely with your treatment team while participating in daily group therapy sessions focused on building skills and strategies to help manage symptoms.
When mental health gets in the way of living your best life, we’re here to help. Compass Health Center provides immediate access to specialized, comprehensive in-person and virtual mental health services. Our age-based Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs are designed for children, adolescents, young adults, and adults with mood, anxiety, trauma, and OCD symptoms that are impacting their daily functioning. Compass Health Center's clinicians use evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, ACT, and ERP, which have proven to be the gold standard for treating these conditions. In both PHP and IOP, you will work closely with your treatment team while participating in daily group therapy sessions focused on building skills and strategies to help manage symptoms.
(630) 333-1979 View (630) 333-1979

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Wings Recovery
Treatment Center, PhD
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60629
We use research-based therapy to treat conditions such as: PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depressive Disorders, suicidality, Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, Dissociative Disorders, Bereavement, Bipolar Disorder, eating disorders and more.
Wings Recovery is a residential treatment center for women located in San Diego. We offer intensive treatment in a small, private setting. We specialize in treating women with trauma, dissociative disorders, addiction issues, self harm and general mental health issues. Throughout the duration of treatment you will be living at our residential treatment center and receive 24 hour care. Wings Recovery was developed by a doctor and therapist to provide the highest level of care and healing. Wings Recovery emphasizes a safe and empowering community, fostering healing through individual therapy, group therapy, EMDR and other trauma-focused therapies, medication management, nutrition services, vocational support, yoga, creative arts groups, mindfulness and therapeutic outings.
We use research-based therapy to treat conditions such as: PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depressive Disorders, suicidality, Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, Dissociative Disorders, Bereavement, Bipolar Disorder, eating disorders and more.
Wings Recovery is a residential treatment center for women located in San Diego. We offer intensive treatment in a small, private setting. We specialize in treating women with trauma, dissociative disorders, addiction issues, self harm and general mental health issues. Throughout the duration of treatment you will be living at our residential treatment center and receive 24 hour care. Wings Recovery was developed by a doctor and therapist to provide the highest level of care and healing. Wings Recovery emphasizes a safe and empowering community, fostering healing through individual therapy, group therapy, EMDR and other trauma-focused therapies, medication management, nutrition services, vocational support, yoga, creative arts groups, mindfulness and therapeutic outings.
(760) 691-2653 View (760) 691-2653
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Rock Recovery Center
Treatment Center, MD
Not Verified Not Verified
Chicago, IL 60629
An Addiction Treatment Program using Adventure Therapy combined with Physical Fitness. Rock gets out of the group room and uses activity based treatment to help build community and lower defense mechanisms. We treat the underlying causes of addiction through several effective clinical methods. At Rock Recovery Center, clients receive expert medical, clinical and spiritual care individually designed for their needs. Our clients leave Rock Recovery with the foundation upon which they will build and grow for the rest of their lives. WWW.ROCKRECOVERYCENTER.COM
An Addiction Treatment Program using Adventure Therapy combined with Physical Fitness. Rock gets out of the group room and uses activity based treatment to help build community and lower defense mechanisms. We treat the underlying causes of addiction through several effective clinical methods. At Rock Recovery Center, clients receive expert medical, clinical and spiritual care individually designed for their needs. Our clients leave Rock Recovery with the foundation upon which they will build and grow for the rest of their lives. WWW.ROCKRECOVERYCENTER.COM
(561) 531-5709 View (561) 531-5709
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Arbor Wellness
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60603
The mission of Arbor Wellness is to provide high quality treatment to a population that is in dire need of being treated as equal through a multitude of treatment modalities, medication, and education. Our goal is to erase stigma for mental health patients, and to help them recover and lead happy, healthy, and productive lives. We offer a wide variety of therapies and ancillary services to ensure each clients needs are met and the presenting factors addressed. We believe that the mental health community is underserved and options limited. Our facility is new and creates a plush, comfortable, home-like environment so clients don't feel institutionalized. We are not a hospital setting. We create a safe, comfortable and theraputic environment so that each client can heal and improve their quality of life. We will use new and inventive treatments combined with evidence based modalities to help each client recover. Call us today for an assessment and let us explore how we can help you or a loved one recover!
The mission of Arbor Wellness is to provide high quality treatment to a population that is in dire need of being treated as equal through a multitude of treatment modalities, medication, and education. Our goal is to erase stigma for mental health patients, and to help them recover and lead happy, healthy, and productive lives. We offer a wide variety of therapies and ancillary services to ensure each clients needs are met and the presenting factors addressed. We believe that the mental health community is underserved and options limited. Our facility is new and creates a plush, comfortable, home-like environment so clients don't feel institutionalized. We are not a hospital setting. We create a safe, comfortable and theraputic environment so that each client can heal and improve their quality of life. We will use new and inventive treatments combined with evidence based modalities to help each client recover. Call us today for an assessment and let us explore how we can help you or a loved one recover!
(615) 805-6119 View (615) 805-6119
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Meier Clinics of Illinois
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60601
Our Catalyst Day Program in Wheaton is designed for adults 18 years and older. It is designed to be less restrictive than a hospital or residential program while providing a higher level of care than is available through outpatient counseling. This intensive treatment program may be the perfect answer for those who are not making satisfactory progress through outpatient counseling, need to move through an issue more quickly due to a life crisis, or as a step-down from hospital/residential care. The treatment plan is customized to meet the individual's unique needs, integrating psychological, physical and spiritual components. Many clients find comfort in the fact that we are Christian based so they have confidence the care they receive will not conflict with their beliefs. Whether or not clients are Christian, they receive equal respect and quality care in a safe environment. Our treatment team includes a psychiatrist, psychologists, a nurse, and master level counselors who work together to provide educational, life skills and problem-solving groups; individual counseling sessions; medication management; and other treatment interventions as needed. Visit our website at meierclinics.org to read comments from former clients who found the healing and hope they needed.
Our Catalyst Day Program in Wheaton is designed for adults 18 years and older. It is designed to be less restrictive than a hospital or residential program while providing a higher level of care than is available through outpatient counseling. This intensive treatment program may be the perfect answer for those who are not making satisfactory progress through outpatient counseling, need to move through an issue more quickly due to a life crisis, or as a step-down from hospital/residential care. The treatment plan is customized to meet the individual's unique needs, integrating psychological, physical and spiritual components. Many clients find comfort in the fact that we are Christian based so they have confidence the care they receive will not conflict with their beliefs. Whether or not clients are Christian, they receive equal respect and quality care in a safe environment. Our treatment team includes a psychiatrist, psychologists, a nurse, and master level counselors who work together to provide educational, life skills and problem-solving groups; individual counseling sessions; medication management; and other treatment interventions as needed. Visit our website at meierclinics.org to read comments from former clients who found the healing and hope they needed.
(630) 653-1717 View (630) 653-1717
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Zaks House
Treatment Center, JCAHO
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60606
Our mission is to help men and women overcome addiction by providing community, connection, and purpose. Zak’s House is dedicated to providing addiction treatment, rehab, detox, and sober living to patients and assist families, restore health and well-being as well as bring hope to their lives. The goal is to empower persons served by Zak’s House to end their use of alcohol and other drugs. It is our commitment to provide clients with affordable, individualized, best practice, and effective rehab, and detox treatment while staying grounded in the principles of 12-Step recovery. We believe this can bring about the necessary change to go on and experience a sober, productive life.
Our mission is to help men and women overcome addiction by providing community, connection, and purpose. Zak’s House is dedicated to providing addiction treatment, rehab, detox, and sober living to patients and assist families, restore health and well-being as well as bring hope to their lives. The goal is to empower persons served by Zak’s House to end their use of alcohol and other drugs. It is our commitment to provide clients with affordable, individualized, best practice, and effective rehab, and detox treatment while staying grounded in the principles of 12-Step recovery. We believe this can bring about the necessary change to go on and experience a sober, productive life.
(442) 239-4408 View (442) 239-4408
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Compass Health Center – Chicago
Treatment Center, MD, PhD, MA, LCSW, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60618
When mental health gets in the way of living your best life, we’re here to help. Compass Health Center provides immediate access to specialized, comprehensive in-person and virtual mental health services. Our age-based Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs are designed for children, adolescents, young adults, and adults with mood, anxiety, trauma, and OCD symptoms that are impacting their daily functioning. Compass Health Center's clinicians use evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, ACT, and ERP, which have proven to be the gold standard for treating these conditions. In both PHP and IOP, you will work closely with your treatment team while participating in daily group therapy sessions focused on building skills and strategies to help manage symptoms.
When mental health gets in the way of living your best life, we’re here to help. Compass Health Center provides immediate access to specialized, comprehensive in-person and virtual mental health services. Our age-based Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs are designed for children, adolescents, young adults, and adults with mood, anxiety, trauma, and OCD symptoms that are impacting their daily functioning. Compass Health Center's clinicians use evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, ACT, and ERP, which have proven to be the gold standard for treating these conditions. In both PHP and IOP, you will work closely with your treatment team while participating in daily group therapy sessions focused on building skills and strategies to help manage symptoms.
(773) 862-8796 View (773) 862-8796
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Guided Path Psychological Services, LLC
Treatment Center, PsyD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Hinsdale, IL 60521
For close to 20 years, the therapists at Guided Path have provided comprehensive and effective treatment for all who walk through our door. Lives are changed, people start believing in themselves, goals are obtained and relationships enhanced. Our client's needs vary as does our treatment approach. See for yourself what can happen when you reach out and make that first call on your journey toward wellness.
For close to 20 years, the therapists at Guided Path have provided comprehensive and effective treatment for all who walk through our door. Lives are changed, people start believing in themselves, goals are obtained and relationships enhanced. Our client's needs vary as does our treatment approach. See for yourself what can happen when you reach out and make that first call on your journey toward wellness.
(847) 241-1957 View (847) 241-1957
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Advanced Behavioral Centers of Dupage
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Elmhurst, IL 60126
We are a group of behavioral health providers with advanced degrees in our respective fields with offices in Dupage County. We have centers in Hinsdale and in Oakbrook Terrace. We have providers with the following credentials: Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Clinical and Professional Counselors.
We are a group of behavioral health providers with advanced degrees in our respective fields with offices in Dupage County. We have centers in Hinsdale and in Oakbrook Terrace. We have providers with the following credentials: Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Clinical and Professional Counselors.
(708) 294-7286 View (708) 294-7286
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Ascension - Behavioral Health, Downtown Chicago
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60602
The behavioral health team at Ascension Illinois, listens to understand you and deliver personalized care for your mental health and substance use recovery. Our services include outpatient psychiatry and outpatient therapy for mental health, and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Continuing Care (CCG) groups for substance use. Our providers work with individuals experiencing a range of behavioral health challenges to ensure that all behavioral health needs are addressed in a compassionate and holistic manner. No matter what your needs are, we are here for you and your family.
The behavioral health team at Ascension Illinois, listens to understand you and deliver personalized care for your mental health and substance use recovery. Our services include outpatient psychiatry and outpatient therapy for mental health, and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Continuing Care (CCG) groups for substance use. Our providers work with individuals experiencing a range of behavioral health challenges to ensure that all behavioral health needs are addressed in a compassionate and holistic manner. No matter what your needs are, we are here for you and your family.
(773) 832-5619 View (773) 832-5619
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Irving & Associates in Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
La Grange, IL 60525
As a multi-specialty group practice, our goal is to provide an individual approach to treatment based on each client's needs. We work from a strength-based approach, and provide a variety of services ranging from individual therapy to family work. We will do our best to pair you with a therapist that best fits your needs and goals for therapy.
As a multi-specialty group practice, our goal is to provide an individual approach to treatment based on each client's needs. We work from a strength-based approach, and provide a variety of services ranging from individual therapy to family work. We will do our best to pair you with a therapist that best fits your needs and goals for therapy.
(630) 473-6996 View (630) 473-6996
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Peachtree Wellness Solutions
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60608
At Peachtree Wellness, we know how to help you turn your life around. Our mental health treatment center in Atlanta makes you feel welcome and comfortable from the first day. We get to know you and your needs, which helps us design a treatment plan that fits your specific goals. We use evidence-based therapies that identify the root cause of mental illness.
At Peachtree Wellness, we know how to help you turn your life around. Our mental health treatment center in Atlanta makes you feel welcome and comfortable from the first day. We get to know you and your needs, which helps us design a treatment plan that fits your specific goals. We use evidence-based therapies that identify the root cause of mental illness.
(678) 679-6726 View (678) 679-6726
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SunCloud Health Residential Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Our Residential Treatment Center is now open, with 21 residential beds for adults 18 and over in our all new overnight facility in Northbrook. Our model will be the exact same, integrated, and comprehensive with a laser like focus on treating those who struggle with complex co-occurring eating disorders, substance use disorder, process addictions, mood disorders and related trauma. Residential level of care is for those who need 24/7 support. Patients enter residential treatment voluntarily and generally step up from IOP or PHP or down from in patient hospitalization.
Our Residential Treatment Center is now open, with 21 residential beds for adults 18 and over in our all new overnight facility in Northbrook. Our model will be the exact same, integrated, and comprehensive with a laser like focus on treating those who struggle with complex co-occurring eating disorders, substance use disorder, process addictions, mood disorders and related trauma. Residential level of care is for those who need 24/7 support. Patients enter residential treatment voluntarily and generally step up from IOP or PHP or down from in patient hospitalization.
(224) 212-1158 View (224) 212-1158
Behavioral Services Center
Treatment Center, PhD, LCPC, CAADC, SAP
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60601
Behavioral Services Center is a licensed mental health and substance abuse treatment facility in the Chicagoland area. Our practitioners and therapists specialize in mental health and substance abuse treatments such as outpatient detox, medication management, individual therapy, domestic violence, parenting skills/coaching, anger management, and harm reduction. Our goal as a facility is to provide up-to-date, effective, and affordable integrative treatment.
Behavioral Services Center is a licensed mental health and substance abuse treatment facility in the Chicagoland area. Our practitioners and therapists specialize in mental health and substance abuse treatments such as outpatient detox, medication management, individual therapy, domestic violence, parenting skills/coaching, anger management, and harm reduction. Our goal as a facility is to provide up-to-date, effective, and affordable integrative treatment.
(847) 960-3255 View (847) 960-3255
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Amethyst Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60657
Amethyst Recovery Center accepts most major insurances and prides ourselves in offering a sliding scale for individuals without insurance. We pride ourselves in providing affordable care as there is no price tag on a human life.
Amethyst Recovery Center accepts most major insurances and prides ourselves in offering a sliding scale for individuals without insurance. We pride ourselves in providing affordable care as there is no price tag on a human life.
(856) 316-4042 View (856) 316-4042
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Ascension Center for Mental Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
The Ascension Center for Mental Health (formerly Alexian Brothers) in Arlington Heights, offers an array of outpatient services.Individual therapy is available for children, adolescents and adults, including couples and family therapy. Other services include medication management with a psychiatrist, case management services, vocational rehabilitation, supported education and transitional and supportive living arrangements. In addition, for those whose symptoms are increasing, we offer an alternative to an in-patient hospitalization. Our Partial Hospitalization Program/Intensive Outpatient Program consists of a small group program daily from 9-3 for approximately three weeks, individual therapy and medication evaluation and monitoring. There is no waiting list. Call now for an initial screening! This program teaches coping skills in a safe environment, helps to reduce negative thinking, and offers therapy with others who are struggling with similar conditions. This program allows individuals to receive treatment without being too far removed from their support network and responsibilities. The time in PHP allows those to make substantial progress in their mental health issues.
The Ascension Center for Mental Health (formerly Alexian Brothers) in Arlington Heights, offers an array of outpatient services.Individual therapy is available for children, adolescents and adults, including couples and family therapy. Other services include medication management with a psychiatrist, case management services, vocational rehabilitation, supported education and transitional and supportive living arrangements. In addition, for those whose symptoms are increasing, we offer an alternative to an in-patient hospitalization. Our Partial Hospitalization Program/Intensive Outpatient Program consists of a small group program daily from 9-3 for approximately three weeks, individual therapy and medication evaluation and monitoring. There is no waiting list. Call now for an initial screening! This program teaches coping skills in a safe environment, helps to reduce negative thinking, and offers therapy with others who are struggling with similar conditions. This program allows individuals to receive treatment without being too far removed from their support network and responsibilities. The time in PHP allows those to make substantial progress in their mental health issues.
(224) 374-1914 View (224) 374-1914

Online Treatment Centers

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Courage To Connect Mental Health Center
Treatment Center, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
At Courage to Connect we offer clinical services for clients of all ages, supporting a wide range of specialties, not limited to; ADD/ADHD, Asperger's, Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Women's & Men's Issues, Parenting Support, Divorce and much more.
At Courage to Connect, we know that success is a powerful agent of change. That's why Dr. Clatch and his clinical staff take a strength-based approach to their therapy sessions. By helping clients identify the positive aspects of their lives and achievements both large and small, they aim to cultivate hope and revive their outlooks on life. By working as a team they bring extensive experience working with individuals and families to each session and balance each client's needs with a case-appropriate treatment plan.
At Courage to Connect we offer clinical services for clients of all ages, supporting a wide range of specialties, not limited to; ADD/ADHD, Asperger's, Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Women's & Men's Issues, Parenting Support, Divorce and much more.
At Courage to Connect, we know that success is a powerful agent of change. That's why Dr. Clatch and his clinical staff take a strength-based approach to their therapy sessions. By helping clients identify the positive aspects of their lives and achievements both large and small, they aim to cultivate hope and revive their outlooks on life. By working as a team they bring extensive experience working with individuals and families to each session and balance each client's needs with a case-appropriate treatment plan.
(847) 565-2199 View (847) 565-2199

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Grief Treatment Centers

How long does therapy take for grief?

There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.

When should you seek therapy for grief?

Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.

Can grief be managed without therapy?

Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.

What happens if grief is left untreated?

Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.