Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Services in Frankfort, IL
Frankfort Counseling Associates is a collective of independent, state-licensed counseling professionals united by a shared vision of delivering compassionate and comprehensive mental health services. Our team brings decades of combined experience across diverse settings, including private practice, community mental health agencies, and educational institutions. We specialize in individual, couple, family, and group therapy, addressing a wide spectrum of mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. Our therapists employ evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each client's unique needs, fostering personal growth and emotional resilience.Located in Frankfort, Illinois, we serve clients from surrounding communities like Mokena, New Lenox, and Tinley Park, offering flexible appointment times to accommodate diverse schedules. We prioritize matching clients with the most suitable therapist to optimize therapeutic outcomes, ensuring a personalized approach to mental wellness. Our office environment is designed to promote comfort and relaxation, creating a safe space for clients to explore their challenges. We accept multiple insurance plans and offer sliding fee options to ensure accessibility for all individuals seeking support.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Family Counseling
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Trauma Treatment
Anxiety Management
Depression Counseling
Addiction Recovery
Grief & Loss Support
Life Transitions Coaching
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized therapist-client matching for optimal treatment outcomes.
- Our team includes specialists in trauma, addiction, and relationship counseling.
- Flexible appointment times available including evenings and Saturdays.
- Accepts major insurance plans and offers sliding fee options.
- Therapists have decades of combined experience across diverse clinical settings.
Services
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling sessions provide a safe, confidential space for clients to explore personal challenges and develop coping strategies. Therapists work collaboratively with clients to address depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions using evidence-based approaches tailored to each person's unique needs and goals. This service supports emotional growth and improved mental well-being through structured, goal-oriented therapy.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts in romantic relationships. Our therapists help partners develop stronger emotional connections, address trust issues, and navigate life transitions together. This service provides tools for conflict resolution and fosters mutual understanding through structured sessions that promote healthy relationship dynamics and long-term partnership satisfaction.
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Specialized therapy services for children and teens address developmental challenges, behavioral issues, and emotional difficulties. Using play, art, and age-appropriate techniques, our therapists help young clients process trauma, manage anxiety, and improve social skills while involving parents in the therapeutic process to ensure comprehensive support and positive outcomes.
Trauma Treatment
Our trauma specialists employ evidence-based modalities to help clients process and heal from traumatic experiences. This service addresses PTSD symptoms, anxiety, and emotional distress resulting from abuse, accidents, or other traumatic events through personalized treatment plans that promote resilience and restore emotional stability in a supportive therapeutic environment.
Addiction Recovery
Comprehensive addiction treatment programs address substance abuse and behavioral addictions through individual and group therapy sessions. Our counselors help clients understand addiction patterns, develop relapse prevention strategies, and rebuild their lives through structured recovery plans that incorporate cognitive-behavioral techniques and support network development for sustained sobriety.
People
Sharon Burge
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Specializing in depression, anxiety, addictions, and chronic health issues, Sharon Burge provides therapy for adolescents, adults, couples, and families with over 20 years of clinical experience.
Ann Polodna
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Ann Polodna focuses on depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues, offering counseling for adolescents, adults, families, and couples with expertise in spiritual/faith integration.
D. Frank Elam
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Frank Elam specializes in men's issues, ADHD, and addictions, providing therapy for children, adults, couples, and families with extensive experience in behavioral health treatment.
Christina M. Reed
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Christina Reed offers trauma counseling and play therapy for children, with expertise in anxiety, family relational issues, and child educational concerns across all age groups.
Gale Nienhuis
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Gale Nienhuis treats depression, anxiety, and chronic illness coping strategies, providing therapy for grade school children through adults with a focus on life transitions and grief support.
Questions
What can I expect during my first counseling session?
Your first session will focus on discussing your concerns, personal history, and treatment goals while establishing a comfortable therapist-client relationship through open dialogue and initial assessment.
How do I choose the right therapist?
Review our therapists' specialized areas and experience on our website, or contact our office to discuss your needs and receive personalized recommendations for the best match.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, our therapists accept various insurance plans. Contact your chosen therapist directly to verify coverage details and discuss billing procedures.
Are evening and weekend appointments available?
We offer evening appointments Monday through Friday until 9 PM and Saturday sessions from 9 AM to 5 PM for client convenience.
What if I need counseling but don't have insurance?
We provide sliding fee scale options based on income to ensure accessible mental health care for uninsured clients. Discuss financial arrangements with your therapist before starting treatment.
Can parents be involved in their child's therapy?
Yes, parental involvement is encouraged for minors. Therapists will schedule periodic parent meetings to discuss progress while maintaining appropriate confidentiality boundaries.
