Life Counseling Institute
Counselor
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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.
We particular expertise in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—the gold-standard, evidence-based treatment for OCD. We are proud to be among the few providers in the area with advanced ERP expertise who also accept insurance!
In addition, we specialize in anxiety disorders, kids/teens, and couples counseling, helping clients build healthier coping skills, stronger relationships, and lasting change. We are committed to providing effective, compassionate care tailored to your unique needs. We can help you find the best therapist for your needs.
Call or Email Life Counseling Institute now for a free 15 minute consultation - (331) 272-5276
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Optum
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Life Counseling Institute
Counselor
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (331) 272-5276
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180006809 Marilee Feldman
- In Practice for 27 years
- Attended National Louis University, MA, Graduated 1999
Counselor: Marilee Feldman
Education and Years In Practice
Life Counseling Institute
Counselor
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Anxiety
- Marital and Premarital
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Caregivers
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Life Counseling Institute
Counselor
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Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Life Counseling Institute
Counselor
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (331) 272-5276
Location
Primary Location
Life Counseling Institute
535 Plainfield Rd
Suite H
Willowbrook, IL 60527
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Additional Location
Life Counseling Institute
444 N Northwest Hwy
Suite 220
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(331) 272-5276