Therapists in 60068
Life Counseling Institute is a trusted, community-based counseling practice serving Park Ridge and Willowbrook, Illinois, and surrounding areas. Since 2013, we have been honored to support individuals and families through life’s challenges and are well regarded in the communities we serve for our professionalism, warmth, and clinical excellence.
We provide counseling for adults, couples, teens, children, and families, serving the entire family. Whether you’re seeking help for anxiety, navigating relationship difficulties, supporting a child or teen, or wanting to strengthen family connections, our team is here to help.
Life Counseling Institute is a trusted, community-based counseling practice serving Park Ridge and Willowbrook, Illinois, and surrounding areas. Since 2013, we have been honored to support individuals and families through life’s challenges and are well regarded in the communities we serve for our professionalism, warmth, and clinical excellence.
We provide counseling for adults, couples, teens, children, and families, serving the entire family. Whether you’re seeking help for anxiety, navigating relationship difficulties, supporting a child or teen, or wanting to strengthen family connections, our team is here to help.
Dr. Beltramo is a life-long native of the Chicago area. He earned his B.S. from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a major in psychology. He went on to pursue his Masters and Doctoral degrees at Argosy University/Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Beltramo has worked in the behavioral health field in a variety of capacities since 1993, obtaining his doctoral degree in 2003. From multipally-diagnosed, residentially-placed adolescents to domestic violence offenders to private practice settings, the range of his experience is broad, varied, and comprehensive.
Dr. Beltramo is a life-long native of the Chicago area. He earned his B.S. from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a major in psychology. He went on to pursue his Masters and Doctoral degrees at Argosy University/Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Beltramo has worked in the behavioral health field in a variety of capacities since 1993, obtaining his doctoral degree in 2003. From multipally-diagnosed, residentially-placed adolescents to domestic violence offenders to private practice settings, the range of his experience is broad, varied, and comprehensive.
Currently providing in-person and/or virtual sessions for all Medicaid plans and Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) PPO. Offices located in Park Ridge and South Barrington. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you can feel truly seen and heard. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace, helping you build greater self-awareness, confidence, and practical tools for coping with life’s challenges. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply seeking more balance, we'll work through it together.
Currently providing in-person and/or virtual sessions for all Medicaid plans and Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) PPO. Offices located in Park Ridge and South Barrington. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you can feel truly seen and heard. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace, helping you build greater self-awareness, confidence, and practical tools for coping with life’s challenges. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply seeking more balance, we'll work through it together.
My top priority as your counselor is to understand you as a whole individual and then reflect that understanding back to you. By focusing on the many unique identities that make up who you are, I work with you to tailor specific interventions that work for each individual I see. I firmly believe that hope comes from the development of skills and it is my job to help the hopeless develop and strengthen their skill set to face the challenges that work, life, and relationships may bring.
My top priority as your counselor is to understand you as a whole individual and then reflect that understanding back to you. By focusing on the many unique identities that make up who you are, I work with you to tailor specific interventions that work for each individual I see. I firmly believe that hope comes from the development of skills and it is my job to help the hopeless develop and strengthen their skill set to face the challenges that work, life, and relationships may bring.
Therapy can be an awkward and nerve-wracking experience, but it is also a beautifully rewarding and fulfilling process to help you live the life you want. I am a licensed professional counselor and my goal is to help clients work towards their desired goals and lifestyle. With an empathetic and warm approach, I encourage clients to identify their ups and downs and provide them with empathy, compassion, and courage throughout the process. By using a strength-based approach, my goal is to help individuals work through distressing situations.
Therapy can be an awkward and nerve-wracking experience, but it is also a beautifully rewarding and fulfilling process to help you live the life you want. I am a licensed professional counselor and my goal is to help clients work towards their desired goals and lifestyle. With an empathetic and warm approach, I encourage clients to identify their ups and downs and provide them with empathy, compassion, and courage throughout the process. By using a strength-based approach, my goal is to help individuals work through distressing situations.
Together in therapy, I strive to foster a warm and collaborative relationship that empowers clients to embrace their authentic selves, investigate complex emotions, and face challenges with both courage and self-compassion. We will work towards lasting change that aligns with your principles - in pursuit of building a life full of meaning. As a clinician, my specializations include supporting clients through anxiety, depression, eating disorders, identity concerns, life transitions, neurodivergence, and relational issues. Across sessions, I implement a person-centered approach combined with strategies based in ACT, CBT, & DBT.
Together in therapy, I strive to foster a warm and collaborative relationship that empowers clients to embrace their authentic selves, investigate complex emotions, and face challenges with both courage and self-compassion. We will work towards lasting change that aligns with your principles - in pursuit of building a life full of meaning. As a clinician, my specializations include supporting clients through anxiety, depression, eating disorders, identity concerns, life transitions, neurodivergence, and relational issues. Across sessions, I implement a person-centered approach combined with strategies based in ACT, CBT, & DBT.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in the addiction and mental health field for 25+ years. I offer Counseling and Coaching Services to individuals and couples who are interested in personal growth. I believe in treating the whole person because integrating the mind, the body, and the community is essential in optimizing a person's quality of life. From complex trauma and addiction to learning everyday life skills, I try to help individuals find the strength and acceptance to overcome painful emotions. I strive for each client to leave sessions feeling empowered and confident in their abilities.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in the addiction and mental health field for 25+ years. I offer Counseling and Coaching Services to individuals and couples who are interested in personal growth. I believe in treating the whole person because integrating the mind, the body, and the community is essential in optimizing a person's quality of life. From complex trauma and addiction to learning everyday life skills, I try to help individuals find the strength and acceptance to overcome painful emotions. I strive for each client to leave sessions feeling empowered and confident in their abilities.
Hi, I’m Gia Hill, a master’s level therapist at Life Counseling Institute. Reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable, and I truly respect the courage it takes to begin. My hope is to offer you a welcoming, supportive space where you can slow down, feel heard, and explore what’s been weighing on you, without judgment. You don’t have to have everything figured out to start; we’ll take things one step at a time, together.
Hi, I’m Gia Hill, a master’s level therapist at Life Counseling Institute. Reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable, and I truly respect the courage it takes to begin. My hope is to offer you a welcoming, supportive space where you can slow down, feel heard, and explore what’s been weighing on you, without judgment. You don’t have to have everything figured out to start; we’ll take things one step at a time, together.
I utilize several approaches to best meet the goals of my clients, including a strong focus on Narrative therapy, CBT, and DBT approaches. My goal is to build a strong therapeutic relationship with a foundation of trust. I believe in guiding my clients at a pace that you’re comfortable with to get you where you want to be.
I utilize several approaches to best meet the goals of my clients, including a strong focus on Narrative therapy, CBT, and DBT approaches. My goal is to build a strong therapeutic relationship with a foundation of trust. I believe in guiding my clients at a pace that you’re comfortable with to get you where you want to be.
Garrett R. Pluhar-Schaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
We come to understand ourselves through our relationships—with partners, friends, family, and even with our therapist. These relationships shape how we see ourselves and how we move through the world. In therapy, I offer a space to slow down and reflect on these patterns—how they’ve formed, what they protect, and where they may be limiting growth.
My approach is rooted in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, which means I’m interested in the deeper emotional layers of your experience, including unconscious dynamics and the way our therapeutic relationship itself can illuminate longstanding patterns.
We come to understand ourselves through our relationships—with partners, friends, family, and even with our therapist. These relationships shape how we see ourselves and how we move through the world. In therapy, I offer a space to slow down and reflect on these patterns—how they’ve formed, what they protect, and where they may be limiting growth.
My approach is rooted in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, which means I’m interested in the deeper emotional layers of your experience, including unconscious dynamics and the way our therapeutic relationship itself can illuminate longstanding patterns.
I am a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience providing individual therapy and couples counseling to adults. My nonjudgmental approach, which entails kindness, empathy, and support coupled with honest and direct feedback, leads my clients to feel safe and understood - vital to successful therapy. In addition to depression and anxiety, relationship issues are a primary focus of mine, whether that involves dissatisfaction with a current relationship, frustration with establishing relationships, or trauma-related experiences with others.
I am a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience providing individual therapy and couples counseling to adults. My nonjudgmental approach, which entails kindness, empathy, and support coupled with honest and direct feedback, leads my clients to feel safe and understood - vital to successful therapy. In addition to depression and anxiety, relationship issues are a primary focus of mine, whether that involves dissatisfaction with a current relationship, frustration with establishing relationships, or trauma-related experiences with others.
My name is Stacie Carr, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. I have had my clinical license for 13 years and I have experience working with children, adults, and adolescents in a clinical setting. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
My name is Stacie Carr, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. I have had my clinical license for 13 years and I have experience working with children, adults, and adolescents in a clinical setting. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
My work focuses on adults and couples exploring intimacy, sexuality, relationship dynamics, anxiety, body image, communication challenges, and feelings of disconnection from themselves or others. These areas of life are deeply personal and often carry vulnerability, uncertainty, and longstanding relational patterns that can feel difficult to navigate alone. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, make sense of what's happening, and move toward the life and relationships you want. Many clients come to therapy seeking greater clarity, emotional awareness, and a stronger sense of alignment in their relationships and daily lives.
My work focuses on adults and couples exploring intimacy, sexuality, relationship dynamics, anxiety, body image, communication challenges, and feelings of disconnection from themselves or others. These areas of life are deeply personal and often carry vulnerability, uncertainty, and longstanding relational patterns that can feel difficult to navigate alone. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, make sense of what's happening, and move toward the life and relationships you want. Many clients come to therapy seeking greater clarity, emotional awareness, and a stronger sense of alignment in their relationships and daily lives.
The Learning Assessment Center
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
The Learning Assessment Center provides comprehensive evaluations for school aged-children, adolescents, college students and adults that help to reveal an individual’s pattern of strengths and weaknesses, identify learning and attentional disorders, autism and differentiate normal stressors that foster the development and resiliency, from anxiety and mood disorders that impede healthy development. Assessments provide a comprehensive picture of an individual’s functioning that can be used to guide parents, teachers, therapists, and other professionals in providing targeted research-supported interventions and accommodations.
The Learning Assessment Center provides comprehensive evaluations for school aged-children, adolescents, college students and adults that help to reveal an individual’s pattern of strengths and weaknesses, identify learning and attentional disorders, autism and differentiate normal stressors that foster the development and resiliency, from anxiety and mood disorders that impede healthy development. Assessments provide a comprehensive picture of an individual’s functioning that can be used to guide parents, teachers, therapists, and other professionals in providing targeted research-supported interventions and accommodations.
It is my goal to provide a safe and collaborative space where you can fully express your thoughts, feelings, doubts, and desires. I deeply respect all people and their unique identities and experiences. I listen carefully to make sure I fully understand and then work in partnership and support to develop goals and plans. It is my hope that everyone I meet with feels accepted and comfortable throughout our journey together.
It is my goal to provide a safe and collaborative space where you can fully express your thoughts, feelings, doubts, and desires. I deeply respect all people and their unique identities and experiences. I listen carefully to make sure I fully understand and then work in partnership and support to develop goals and plans. It is my hope that everyone I meet with feels accepted and comfortable throughout our journey together.
I work with people of all ages with depression, anxiety, relationship/family concerns and life transitions. I support clients with practicing self-compassion, identifying and working through shame, addressing areas in life that are causing challenges and developing strategies to live a more peaceful, manageable, fulfilling life.
I am passionate about women's issues, perinatal and postpartum mental health and supporting parents as they navigate the joys and challenges of raising children. I have a clinical interest in working with young adults in their postsecondary paths, educators, and athletes.
I work with people of all ages with depression, anxiety, relationship/family concerns and life transitions. I support clients with practicing self-compassion, identifying and working through shame, addressing areas in life that are causing challenges and developing strategies to live a more peaceful, manageable, fulfilling life.
I am passionate about women's issues, perinatal and postpartum mental health and supporting parents as they navigate the joys and challenges of raising children. I have a clinical interest in working with young adults in their postsecondary paths, educators, and athletes.
I believe in the importance of building a therapeutic relationship and comfortable environment and therefore believe in being authentic and realistic with clients. I find this to be especially important in working with adolescents, young adults, families, and those who hav experienced trauma. I enjoy getting to understand their prospective and being able to advocate for them as well as to teach them to advocate for themselves and learn the skills that they need to communicate more effectively with others. I also believe that working with families and parents creates more success for everyone and therefore facilitate more change.
I believe in the importance of building a therapeutic relationship and comfortable environment and therefore believe in being authentic and realistic with clients. I find this to be especially important in working with adolescents, young adults, families, and those who hav experienced trauma. I enjoy getting to understand their prospective and being able to advocate for them as well as to teach them to advocate for themselves and learn the skills that they need to communicate more effectively with others. I also believe that working with families and parents creates more success for everyone and therefore facilitate more change.
My philosophy of psychology is to "give it away" – meaning I equip my clients with the skills and understanding they need to maintain their own wellness beyond our work together. I work with children, adolescents, college students, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, or need clarity about learning differences. Maybe you need testing to understand why focus and learning have always been harder than they should be—and to get accommodations that actually help. Or you're dealing with mental health challenges that are affecting work or relationships, and surface-level coping isn't enough.
My philosophy of psychology is to "give it away" – meaning I equip my clients with the skills and understanding they need to maintain their own wellness beyond our work together. I work with children, adolescents, college students, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, or need clarity about learning differences. Maybe you need testing to understand why focus and learning have always been harder than they should be—and to get accommodations that actually help. Or you're dealing with mental health challenges that are affecting work or relationships, and surface-level coping isn't enough.
I work with individuals navigating grief, change, and life transitions. Times when the ground beneath you feels unsteady. My clients often come to therapy feeling lost, anxious, or uncertain about the future, struggling to adjust to loss whether of a loved one, a relationship, a career, or even a sense of identity. Together, we make space to explore not only personal pain and transition but also the uncertainty that comes from living in a rapidly changing world. Through this process, we work toward resilience, clarity, and a renewed sense of purp
I work with individuals navigating grief, change, and life transitions. Times when the ground beneath you feels unsteady. My clients often come to therapy feeling lost, anxious, or uncertain about the future, struggling to adjust to loss whether of a loved one, a relationship, a career, or even a sense of identity. Together, we make space to explore not only personal pain and transition but also the uncertainty that comes from living in a rapidly changing world. Through this process, we work toward resilience, clarity, and a renewed sense of purp
I work with outpatients, mostly children but some adults. We have treated both Adults and children with a specialty intervention called neurofeedback. Our target clients are neurodevelopmentally delayed such as autism, learning disabilities, and other neurologically impaired clientele. We have been highly successful treating attention deficit disorder without medication with a 90% success rate. We have also treated with success those with cognitive impairment due to head injuries, stroke, and have been particularly effective in treating anxiety disorder.
I work with outpatients, mostly children but some adults. We have treated both Adults and children with a specialty intervention called neurofeedback. Our target clients are neurodevelopmentally delayed such as autism, learning disabilities, and other neurologically impaired clientele. We have been highly successful treating attention deficit disorder without medication with a 90% success rate. We have also treated with success those with cognitive impairment due to head injuries, stroke, and have been particularly effective in treating anxiety disorder.
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Number of Therapists in 60068
200+
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in 60068 who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 94% | Social Anxiety |
| 94% | Health Anxiety |
| 94% | Driving Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 75% | Relationship Issues |
| 75% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 95% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 73% | Aetna |
| 56% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 60068 see their clients
| 81% | In Person and Online | |
| 19% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 84% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |