Business Details
Compassionate Mental Health Therapy in Chicago
Flourishing Lives Counseling Center is dedicated to fostering holistic growth and emotional well-being through personalized therapeutic care. Our team of licensed clinicians combines evidence-based practices with compassionate support to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions across all age groups. With expertise in somatic experiencing, EMDR, and faith-based counseling, we prioritize creating safe spaces for clients to build resilience and reclaim their potential.Founded on principles of accessibility and client-centered care, we serve individuals, families, and communities facing complex mental health challenges. Our clinicians bring decades of combined experience in trauma treatment, child development, and emerging adulthood counseling. We maintain rigorous professional standards through continuous education and adherence to ethical therapeutic practices while emphasizing transparency in treatment planning and client collaboration.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Child Counseling
Teen Counseling
Adult Psychiatry
Family Therapy
Telehealth Services
Parent Coaching
EMDR Treatment
Somatic Experiencing
Mental Health Assessments
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed therapy using evidence-based methods like EMDR and Somatic Experiencing
- Our team includes licensed clinicians with specialized training in child and adolescent mental health
- We provide holistic treatment integrating mind-body-spirit connections in therapy sessions
- Our clinicians maintain active roles in mental health education and clinical supervision
- We offer flexible treatment plans tailored to individual client needs and developmental stages
Services
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma treatment addresses emotional and physical healing through evidence-based methods like EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Brainspotting. Our clinicians help clients process traumatic memories while developing grounding techniques to reduce symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance. Treatment integrates mind-body connections to restore emotional regulation and improve relationships.
Child Counseling
Developmentally appropriate counseling for children facing behavioral issues, anxiety, or trauma. We employ play therapy techniques and parent collaboration to address attachment concerns, school difficulties, and emotional regulation challenges while supporting healthy family dynamics through parental guidance sessions.
Teen Counseling
Targeted support for teenagers navigating identity formation, academic stress, and social challenges. Our therapists address anxiety, depression, and self-harm behaviors while respecting confidentiality boundaries. Treatment includes family systems work and skill-building for emotional regulation and healthy relationship development.
Adult Psychiatry
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management for adults with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions. Our nurse practitioner employs a holistic approach combining medication with lifestyle considerations and therapy coordination to address both immediate symptoms and long-term mental wellness.
Family Therapy
Systemic treatment addressing family communication patterns and relational dynamics. Sessions focus on improving conflict resolution, rebuilding trust, and creating supportive home environments through evidence-based interventions tailored to each family's unique structure and cultural background.
People
Mitchell Kordzikowski
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
DNP-prepared PMHNP with expertise in holistic mental health treatment across the lifespan, combining medication management with integrative wellness approaches for optimal patient outcomes.
Nancy M. Rivas
Clinical Psychologist
Licensed Clinical Psychologist and founder specializing in trauma recovery and family systems therapy, with over 20 years of experience developing individualized treatment plans for complex mental health concerns.
Martha Dennen
Clinical Counselor
Experienced LCPC providing evidence-based therapy for children and families, specializing in attachment issues and trauma-informed care using play therapy and parent-child interaction techniques.
Cathy Conway
Clinical Counselor
Trauma specialist with advanced training in Somatic Experiencing, offering body-centered therapy approaches for clients struggling with PTSD and developmental trauma across the lifespan.
Lexxie Gramke
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Board-certified PMHNP-BC with dual expertise in psychiatric care and primary health services, focusing on integrated treatment approaches that address both mental health and physical wellness needs.
Questions
What mental health services do you specialize in?
We specialize in trauma therapy, anxiety treatment, depression counseling, and family therapy for all ages using evidence-based approaches.
Do you accept insurance for counseling sessions?
We provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement and offer sliding scale fees based on financial need.
Can I choose between in-person and virtual therapy?
Yes, we offer both in-office sessions at our Chicago location and secure telehealth appointments for Illinois residents.
What credentials do your therapists hold?
Our team includes Licensed Clinical Psychologists, LCPCs, LSWs, and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with specialized trauma certifications.
How do you involve families in treatment?
We offer parent coaching, family therapy sessions, and age-appropriate treatment plans that consider family dynamics and support systems.
What if my child refuses therapy?
We recommend parents begin with individual sessions to develop strategies while our clinicians work to build trust with resistant adolescents.
