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Chicago, IL 60601
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Accepting new virtual clients in IL, IN, MO, NJ & FL. Thrive for Life Counseling offers flexible video and phone therapy for couples, busy professionals, college students, parents, retirees, and adults seeking accessible mental health support. Our clients often come to us feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or navigating relationship concerns and life transitions. We offer a free consultation to help you decide if online therapy is the right fit. Many insurance plans accepted. Illinois clinicians: Marilyn Verbiscer (couples) and Emma Flores (adults). Both accept most major health plans. Wendy Galyen is private pay only.
Video and phone therapy offer flexible, effective alternatives to in-person counseling. Our team treats anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, college transitions, relationships, parenting, career stress, grief, and trauma. Wondering if online therapy is right for you? We’re happy to help you decide.
Marilyn Verbiscer and Emma Flores provide compassionate, client-centered therapy for adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions. Together, they offer a warm, supportive space using evidence-based approaches to help clients build resilience, clarity, and emotional well-being.
Call or Thrive for Life Counseling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (312) 300-2620

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Chicago, IL 60601

(312) 300-2620

Thrive for Life Counseling

Naperville, IL 60540

Website
I specialize in Anxiety, Stress and Marital and Premarital 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Accepting NEW clients. The team at Thrive for Life offers VIDEO, PHONE, & EMAIL-based counseling for individuals and couples.
Thrive for Life Counseling
Let's Connect (312) 300-2620
Photo of Wendy Galyen - Thrive for Life Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-TMH

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Chicago, IL 60601

(312) 300-2620

Thrive for Life Counseling

Naperville, IL 60540

Website
I specialize in Anxiety, Stress and Marital and Premarital 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Accepting NEW clients. The team at Thrive for Life offers VIDEO, PHONE, & EMAIL-based counseling for individuals and couples.
Thrive for Life Counseling

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $100
  • Couple Sessions $135

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Prior to your initial session, the front office administrator will verify your insurance benefits and provide you with a cost estimate.
Photo of Wendy Galyen - Thrive for Life Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-TMH
Thrive for Life Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-TMH
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (312) 300-2620
"
Prior to your initial session, the front office administrator will verify your insurance benefits and provide you with a cost estimate.
Photo of Wendy Galyen - Thrive for Life Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-TMH
Thrive for Life Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-TMH
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (312) 300-2620

Qualifications

    Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Wendy Galyen

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149.022272 Wendy Galyen
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 23 years
  • Attended Indiana University, Master of Social Worker, Graduated 2003
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Florida TPSW21 / 2019
  • License: Indiana 34005388A / 2007
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As board certified telemental health specialists (BC-TMH), the team at Thrive for Life Counseling is ready to work with you!
Photo of Wendy Galyen - Thrive for Life Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-TMH
Thrive for Life Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-TMH
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (312) 300-2620
"
As board certified telemental health specialists (BC-TMH), the team at Thrive for Life Counseling is ready to work with you!
Photo of Wendy Galyen - Thrive for Life Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-TMH
Thrive for Life Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-TMH
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (312) 300-2620

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Marital and Premarital

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • College Transitions
  • Coping Skills
  • Couples Counseling
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Sports Performance
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
Photo of Wendy Galyen - Thrive for Life Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-TMH
Thrive for Life Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-TMH
Do these issues align with your needs? or (312) 300-2620
Photo of Wendy Galyen - Thrive for Life Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-TMH
Thrive for Life Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-TMH
Do these issues align with your needs? or (312) 300-2620

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Family / Marital
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Wendy Galyen - Thrive for Life Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-TMH
Thrive for Life Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-TMH
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (312) 300-2620
Photo of Wendy Galyen - Thrive for Life Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-TMH
Thrive for Life Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-TMH
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (312) 300-2620

Location

Primary Location

Chicago, IL 60601

(312) 300-2620

Additional Location

Thrive for Life Counseling

Naperville, IL 60540

(312) 300-2620
Photo of Wendy Galyen - Thrive for Life Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-TMH
Thrive for Life Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-TMH
Call for a free consultation now - (312) 300-2620
Photo of Wendy Galyen - Thrive for Life Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-TMH
Thrive for Life Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-TMH
Call for a free consultation now - (312) 300-2620