Next Step Counseling, Inc
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
70 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601
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Life can be hard and having a counselor who truly hears you is life changing. You deserve to feel amazing and we're experts at making that a reality. As a niche based practice we have counselors that can help you navigate challenges in life & love. We have expertise in break-ups/divorce recovery, anxiety/stress, grief & loss, post-college transitions, trauma, relational discord, self-esteem, ADHD, non-traditional relationships and LGBTQ+. Our strength lies in walking with you through difficult transitions quicker and with more ease, insight and coping. We love supporting our clients because our life's work is to improve yours.
Our process includes taking the time to understand what's bringing you in so we can pair you with the best fitting clinician so that you can work productively together where growth and change can occur. We are highly-trained and warm clinicians that love to help our clients feel their best and achieve their goals.
We custom tailor treatment to fit your strengths, life experiences and needs. You'll walk away with more insight, clarity, and resolution and be equip to handle life's challenges. We have 5 star reviews on Google + Yelp. Email/call and we'll respond before the end of the business day. We also offer free phone consults and have sliding scales as low as $60.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $60
- Couple Sessions $170
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Optum
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Next Step Counseling, Inc
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Qualifications
- Counselor: Ilene Kastel
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180007705 Ilene Kastel
- In Practice for 13 Years
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (773) 365-9378
Next Step Counseling, Inc
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
Expertise
- ADHD
- Bisexual
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Couples counseling, Kink, and Poly affirming
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Pre-marital Counseling
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Stress
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
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Next Step Counseling, Inc
Counselor, MA, LCPC
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Integrative, holistic & POC affirmative counseling
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
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Next Step Counseling, Inc
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Groups
Virtual Grief Support Group
Virtual 6 Week Grief Group: Weds at 7PM starting 5/15. Our expert-led group therapy sessions will delve into topics like coping, finding meaning, and identity after loss. Engage in supportive discussions, activities, and personalized self-growth exercises designed to nurture healing and resilience. Demographic: We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life, fostering an environment of inclusivity & acceptance. We strive to create a safe space where everyone's voice is valued and respected, regardless of their differences. Fee: $25 per meeting, BCBS PPO & sliding scales offered. Register: Hello@NextStepCounselingChicago.com or Text/Call 312-796-9507
Expertise
Grief
Age
Adults
Group Meets
Every Wed 7 P.M. - 8:15 P.M.
Location
70 East Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60601
Email Ilene Kastel about this group or call - (773) 365-9378
Location
Additional Location
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Chicago, IL 60601
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Next Step Counseling, Inc
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Last Modified: 9 Apr 2024