"My life was in shambles. My childhood had been spent in a really dysfunctional family.  I was physically and emotionally abused by my parents. In adulthood, I proved to be the failure I had always been told I was. I really don't know what I would have done without the help of Dr. Alden. She saved my life."

COUNSELING/PSYCHOTHERAPY

 

NOVO: Renewing Joy in Life counselors and therapists have attained advanced degrees (MA, MSW, and/or Ph.D.) and are state of Illinois licensed professionals (LCSW or LCPC). Each professional provider has the expertise and experience to assist you in working through your life’s challenges and difficulties.  We help you grow as a person, identify & reach your ambitions, and renew joy in your life.  Joy in life is, of course, a necessity not a luxury!  

 

Our services include individual, couple, family, and group counseling/therapy.  Each counselor/therapist specializes in specific populations from children through older adults, from varying lifestyles and socioeconomic situations.

 

Each provider utilizes specific treatment modalities that range from cognitive/behavioral, psychodynamic, family systems, and strengths perspective to name just some of our modalities.  We have expertise in DBT, EMDR, and many other specific techniques that help you succeed in your sessions at NOVO and in your life. 

 

Please go to our website page ‘About Us’ to view our counselor/therapist biographies and their specialties.

 

DID YOU KNOW? 

• Data from the AMA shows that psychotherapy/counseling increases life satisfaction and job performance.  Further, it reduces overall use of medical services!

• Psychotherapy/counseling is relatively inexpensive.  For over three decades, the cost of our services has remained at 3-4 cents of each healthcare dollar spent.

• We actually cut the many ‘costs’ to individuals, families, and society when we deal with the peoples’ hurts – which in turn means increased worker productivity, less violence, and fewer accidents.

• When we lessen psychological and emotional pain, we become healthier, happier, and more successful in life – we experience joy in living!