Empowering individuals and families to find hope and healing
At New Life Counseling, our mission is to provide a safe, compassionate, and Christ-honoring environment where individuals, couples, and families can come to work through their challenges and find hope and healing. Our team is dedicated to helping our clients navigate life's difficulties and achieve their goals.
Our Services
We offer a range of counseling services, including individual counseling, family counseling, Christian counseling, and marital counseling. Our experienced and licensed professional counselor, Thomas Donovan, has over 21 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. He is a licensed clinical professional counselor, licensed sex offender treatment provider, and licensed sex offender evaluator.
We specialize in a variety of treatment approaches, including trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), structured psychotherapy for adolescents responding to chronic stress (SPARCS), and psychological first aid (PFA). Our therapist is also certified in multiple treatment modalities, including Theraplay, Adlerian play therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
Our Specialties
We have experience working with clients who are struggling with a variety of issues, including faith issues, trauma issues, attachment issues, grief and loss issues, anxiety and depression issues, marital issues, family relational issues, and foster and adoption issues. We also have expertise in working with sex offenders and providing sex offender treatment and evaluation.
Our Fees
Our psychotherapy session lengths are typically 50-55 minutes, and our fees are as follows: $175 for individual counseling sessions, with a sliding scale fee available for certain situations. The initial psychotherapy intake session fee is $250. For sex offender treatment and evaluation, the fee is $1000. We also offer group counseling and trained in multiple treatment modalities.
Insurance and Payment
We are a preferred provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois and accept various insurance plans. We also accept cash, check, and credit cards as forms of payment. Special arrangements can often be made upon request.
Contact Us
If you are struggling with a difficult situation, we invite you to reach out to us. Our experienced therapist is here to listen, guide, and support you on your journey towards healing and growth. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
Overall Experience
The reviewers praised the service, describing it as "the best" and expressing gratitude for the provider's patience, non-judgmental, and caring approach.
Key Takeaways
- The reviewer highlighted the provider's exceptional patience, which made her feel comfortable and secure.
- The provider's non-judgmental attitude allowed the reviewer to feel relaxed and opened up without fear of criticism.
- The reviewer was deeply moved by the provider's caring and compassionate nature.
Final Thoughts
A five-star rating from this reviewer emphasizes the remarkable experience she had with the service provider, making her a strong advocate for recommending this service to others.