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.

REBECCA SLUSHER, MA, LCPC

Founder, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

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Rebecca Slusher is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois (License number: 180.008376) and has been serving the Logan Square area for over 10 years. She earned her Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Professional Psychology at Roosevelt University. Additional training includes specialized work in the areas of trauma, emotional regulation/emotional wellness, nutritional/mental health, chronic mental illness, developmental disorders, depression, and anxiety disorders.

Rebecca has over 15 years of experience in the mental health field with various populations. She works from a mindfulness based perspective, focusing on the intrinsic drive toward wholeness, health, and connectedness present in each client and each situation, rather than focusing on disorders or labeling problems and people. She provides a safe and non-judgmental space in which you can develop awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and actions. She works towards strengthening your ability to mindfully act in ways that are in line with your beliefs and building healthier ways of navigating the world.

Rebecca is an EMDR trained therapist and is currently only taking new clients for EMDR treatment. She has extensive experience in the field of trauma, life transitions, and communication difficulties, and specializes in working with individuals who are struggling with trauma, transition, depression, and anxiety.

Please select a therapist below to learn more:

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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We are currently accepting applications for a Licensed Counselor.

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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.