OUR TEAM
At Balanced Life Counseling, our compassionate and open-minded counselors strive to create an inviting, friendly, and understanding environment.
Our team has experience helping our unique clients work through a diverse range of challenges. Every therapist at Balanced Life Counseling places a priority on communication, affirmation, and comfort, and will help you move forward on your unique journey towards acceptance.
Please select a therapist below to learn more:
Amanda G. Melendez, MSW, LCSW
SHE/THEY
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Gideon Greene, ATR-BC, LPC
HE/HIM
Licensed Professional Counselor
Grettel Romero, MS, ALMFT
SHE/HER
Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Jade Riedel, MSW, LSW
THEY/THEM
Licensed Counselor
Jennifer Kendler
SHE/HER
Client Intake & Billing Coordinator
Julie Field, MSW, LCSW
SHE/HER
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Meg Doster, LMFT
SHE/HER
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Mona Sterling, MS, LMFT
SHE/HER
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Monica Turewicz, M.Ed., LPC
SHE/HER
Licensed Professional Counselor
Olivia McLeod, MS
SHE/THEY
Pre-licensed Counselor
REBECCA SLUSHER, MA, LCPC
SHE/HER
Founder, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Stephen Oelke, LCPC, ATR
HE/HIM
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Join our Friendly, Compassionate, & Open-Minded Team of Therapists
We are currently accepting applications for a Licensed Counselor.
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.