find your balance.

 PROVIDING THE LOGAN SQUARE COMMUNITY A COMFORTING, SAFE SPACE TO HEAL AND GROW.

No matter where you find yourself in your life or personal relationships, you’ll find a therapist at Balanced Life Counseling available to support you in any way you need. Together, we’ll work to instill a sense of belonging and acceptance to provide a foundation for personal and relational growth.

Our therapists never have any preconceived assumptions of what you’re going through or who you are, nor will they ever offer a “one-size-fits-all” approach. We give every client the attention and compassion they deserve and need to heal in a way that’s right for them.

Open & Understanding Individual and RELATIONSHIP Therapy

Whether you’re experiencing depression, anxiety, a life transition, communication concerns, or have recently experienced a traumatic event, we’re here to help you work through any difficulty you’re facing in life.

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hear from our community

My words limit the actual value of what Rebecca bestowed to me when I needed a helping hand to work through my challenging concerns.

Rebecca has helped me deal with the loss of my mother and given me the additional tools to live a happy and sober life. Rebecca is the best!

What makes Rebecca stand apart from other therapists I have been to is her obvious investment and involvement in the details.

Really professional and I always feel comfortable when I come through these doors! I highly recommend Balanced Life!

Team

Our therapists have experience with a range of situations and relationship dynamics.

We place a priority on communication, affirmation, and comfort and work with you to help you move forward on your unique journey.

MEET OUR FULL TEAM →

REBECCA SLUSHER, MA, LCPC

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Founder, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

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Bailey Kraft, MS, LMFT

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Operations Director, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

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Joelle Spiegel, JD, LCSW

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Mike Connell, MA, LMFT

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Clinical Director, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

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Coral Serrano Bennitt, MS, LCPC

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Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

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Gideon Greene, ATR-BC, LPC

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Licensed Professional Counselor

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DeJa Survillion, MA, LPC

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Licensed Professional Counselor

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Mona Sterling, MS, ALMFT

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Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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Jennifer Kendler

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Client Intake & Billing Coordinator

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Meg Doster, ALMFT

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Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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Amanda G. Melendez, MSW, LSW

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Licensed Social Worker

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Julie Field, MSW, LCSW

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Olivia McLeod

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Psychotherapy Intern

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FAQ

What insurance providers do you work with?

Fee for services

Individual Intake/Initial Session — $165.00

Couples Intake/Initial Session — $175.00

Ongoing Individual Counseling Sessions — $145.00

Ongoing Couples Counseling Sessions -- $160.00

Balanced Life Counseling also offers therapy services with psychotherapy interns on a sliding fee scale

 

Balanced Life Counseling is in-network* for the following insurance providers:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice PPO

  • Aetna PPO

  • Cigna PPO

 

We are out-of-network for all other insurance carriers. Please contact your insurance to learn more about your out-of-network benefits. The most common coverage is a reimbursement of 50% of the full cost of the session. We will gladly submit out-of-network claims* to your insurance company.

 

If you have the following insurance plans, they will not cover therapy with us:

  • Medicare

  • Medicaid

  • an HMO plan

  • an accident plan like National General

 

* If you would like us to submit claims to your health insurance provider, our Client Intake Coordinator, Maya Glover, needs to verify your insurance before we can schedule an appointment. Please allow up to 24 hours or the next business day to receive a reply with the information from the client intake coordinator. ​If you would like to begin this process, please click here.

How long and how many times a week is a typical session?

Sessions are 55 minutes in length. Most clients are seen at least once a week in the beginning and then, as time goes on, less frequently. The number of sessions depends on what your current needs are. It is important that the you feel comfortable with your therapist, which may take a few sessions to determine.

Do you prescribe medication?

No. At Balanced Life Counseling, we do not prescribe medication. Typically, clients see a psychiatrist or physician in network with their health insurance or we can refer you to someone if you feel medication is needed.

LOCATION & HOURS

To Schedule An Appointment:
Simply fill out the form here or call (872)-588-1071


1748 N Kimball Ave Suite 206 Chicago, IL

 

Mon-Thurs: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, by appointment only
Fri-Sun: By appointment only

 

Getting Here:

The office is conveniently located at the Kimball / Bloomingdale #82 bus stop, and right off the 606 Bloomingdale Trail. We are 1.4 miles from both the California and Logan Square Blue Line stops.

 

Parking:

There is free street parking on Kimball avenue in front of and across from the office, as well as on Bloomingdale Ave around the corner.

Contact us today to meet our therapists and learn how our practice can help you cope with challenges and restore your sense of belonging.