Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted Mental Health Counseling in Homewood, IL
Family Strategies Counseling & Mediation has been guiding clients through life's challenges since 2002. Our practice is built on the principle that proper support enables individuals and families to overcome obstacles and thrive. We provide a positive, trusting, and nonjudgmental environment for clients seeking counseling services. Our team includes licensed professionals and supervised interns offering affordable therapy options. We specialize in child therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, and mental health counseling, with both in-person and online sessions available.Our commitment to education and training ensures a continuous influx of new counselors dedicated to serving the community. Located in Homewood, Illinois, we serve local clients as well as those seeking remote therapy options. Our approach combines evidence-based methodologies with personalized care to address behavioral issues, mental health concerns, life transitions, and traumatic event recovery.
Services
Child Therapy
Family Therapy
Couples Counseling
Mental Health Counseling
Online Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- Experienced team of licensed therapists and supervised interns
- Affordable $10 sessions with trained counseling interns
- Flexible in-person and online therapy options available
- Specialized services for children, families, and couples
- Evidence-based approaches for mental health and relationship issues
What people say
Supportive environment
Affordable intern sessions
Experienced licensed therapists
Flexible online options
Effective relationship counseling
Services
Child Therapy
Our child therapy services address behavioral issues, mental health concerns, and traumatic experiences through age-appropriate techniques. Certified therapists use play therapy and cognitive behavioral approaches to help children develop coping skills and emotional resilience. Sessions focus on improving communication, managing anxiety, and navigating life transitions in a supportive environment.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling helps partners improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen emotional connections. Using evidence-based methods like the Gottman Approach and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, our counselors address marital challenges, premarital preparation, and relationship rebuilding after infidelity or life transitions, fostering healthier relationship patterns.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses intergenerational patterns and improves household dynamics through strategic interventions. Our therapists facilitate communication between family members to resolve conflicts, address behavioral issues in children, and navigate major life changes while creating healthier interaction patterns and strengthening family bonds.
Mental Health Counseling
Individual mental health counseling provides personalized treatment for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other psychological conditions. Our licensed therapists use cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-based approaches to help clients develop coping strategies, manage stress, and achieve personal growth through one-on-one therapeutic sessions.
Online Therapy
Online therapy offers convenient access to mental health services through secure video platforms. This option provides flexibility for clients seeking child therapy, couples counseling, or individual sessions while maintaining the same quality of care as in-person appointments with licensed professionals.
People
Tishawn Mitchell
Clinical Intern
Tishawn Mitchell is a clinical intern providing counseling services under licensed supervision. With training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, Tishawn offers affordable sessions for clients seeking mental health support and personal growth opportunities in both online and in-person formats.
Kimberly Demetrio
Clinical Intern
Kimberly Demetrio serves as a clinical intern offering counseling services under professional supervision. Trained in contemporary therapeutic methods, Kimberly provides accessible mental health support through both online and in-person sessions for individuals seeking personal development and emotional wellness.
Marceia Scruggs
Licensed Professional Counselor
Marceia Scruggs is a licensed professional counselor with extensive experience in mental health therapy. As a National Certified Counselor, she provides expert guidance for clients dealing with relationship issues, life transitions, and emotional challenges through both in-person and virtual counseling sessions.
Daniel Kirby
Licensed Professional Counselor
Daniel Kirby offers professional counseling services with expertise in relationship dynamics and personal development. As a licensed professional counselor and national certified counselor, he provides therapeutic support for individuals and couples through flexible online and in-person appointment options.
Kimanne Foraker-Koons
Founder & Licensed Therapist
Kimanne Foraker-Koons is the owner and founder of Family Strategies Counseling. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, she brings decades of experience in relationship counseling and therapist training, establishing the practice's foundation for accessible, quality mental health services.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide child therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, mental health counseling, and online therapy sessions with licensed professionals and supervised interns.
Are your therapy sessions affordable?
Yes, we offer $10 sessions with trained counseling interns under licensed supervision, along with standard rate appointments with experienced therapists.
Do you offer online counseling options?
Yes, we provide virtual counseling sessions for most services, offering flexibility for clients who prefer remote therapy appointments.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can schedule with available counselors through our website or contact us directly at (708) 798-5433 for assistance with booking.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Homewood, Illinois and the surrounding Chicagoland area, with both in-person and online therapy options available.
Are your counselors licensed?
Yes, all our therapists are licensed professionals or supervised interns working toward certification under experienced mental health practitioners.
