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Chicago Compass Counseling, LLC

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Chicago Compass Counseling, LLC

Discover powerful change. Solution-focused online therapy in Chicago, IL. Our mission is to help our clients create the lives they want to live.

We are dedicated to helping people free themselves from the cycle of self-destructive behavior. We want our clients to feel purpose, meaning, and value in their daily experience. This means we reject any "one size fits all model" for behavior change. Our VIP-level service is tailored to each client at their current level of readiness to change. We believe that ALL people are capable of change. Whether our client is engaging problem behavior or is the loved one of someone who is struggling, we are here to provide evidence-based support, connection, and a path towards integrity for anyone who has suffered from the effects of problem behaviors. Sometimes our client is an individual, and at other times, our client is the family system. We practice harm reduction with clients who are ambivalent about changing. We believe that each one of our clients can achieve value-based living.

03/16/2026

Coping behaviors start for understandable reasons. And they're worth understanding.

Most people already know they're stressed. Knowing isn't usually the hard part. Having someone in your corner who can help you actually change and get your underlying needs met that's what makes the difference.

We offer trauma-informed therapy for a range of addictive behaviors substance use, emotional eating, and alcohol use in person in Chicago and virtually across Illinois.

Fill out our contact form to book your free Discovery Call.

03/11/2026

Do you feel caught in a cycle of emotional eating? You don't have to figure this out alone.

If food has become a way to cope with overwhelming emotions, that makes sense. It's available. It works. It's common for people who have had to carry too much.

Behavior change therapy starts with curiosity and care: what's underneath the behavior, and how can we find a way to meet that real need?

If you'd like to explore emotional eating through a trauma-informed lens, book a Discovery Call with our Intake Coordinator. We'll help you find the right fit.

03/09/2026

Rethinking your relationship with alcohol? That's exactly what moderate drinkers do.

A lot of us absorbed the idea that you have to hit a wall before you're "allowed" to take your drinking seriously. But most people who seek out moderation counseling aren't in crisis. They're just paying attention.

Sleep feels a little off. Anxiety lingers the next morning. Alcohol is taking up more space than you intended. You noticed and you're doing something about it.

Moderation counseling is for this exact place. The sober curious. The questioning. People who want more clarity and a healthier relationship with alcohol while they still have options.
Looking at it early means more flexibility, more autonomy, and real change that fits your actual life.

If you've been quietly rethinking your drinking, book a Discovery Call with our Intake Coordinator, we'll help you figure out the right next step.

03/04/2026

POV: You’re 47 minutes into session 5 and your brain says, “We have reached capacity.”

Therapist: deep nod
Also therapist internally: “What was the word I was about to use? Boundary? Attachment? Sandwich?”

Somewhere between validating, tracking patterns, and holding space, the vocabulary just… floats away.

We promise we know the theory.
We just need a sip of water and 12 seconds to reboot the nervous system.

Occupational hazard of caring for a living.

03/02/2026

If you're looking for a passive therapist, Leah's probably not for you. If you want someone direct, candid, and genuinely invested in figuring out what actually works for you, she might be exactly right.

This month we're spotlighting Leah Young, LCPC as part of our therapist spotlight series. She brings nearly 20 years of clinical experience across substance use, eating disorders, trauma, and relationship work. She's worked at every level of care, including IOP and PHP, and she understands what happens after treatment ends and real life begins.

Sessions with Leah are real conversations. She's interactive, warm, and will challenge your thinking and she knows when to slow down and meet you in a quieter moment.

People who connect with Leah are often managing a lot on the outside while feeling stuck underneath. Some are questioning their relationship with alcohol. Some are navigating relapse or long-term recovery. Others are working through body image, food concerns, burnout, or major life transitions.

She works at the deeper layer, what's actually driving the behavior, and what would it take to build something more sustainable.

Her approach draws on CBT, DBT, ACT, CPT, and Motivational Interviewing. And if you want her unfiltered take, she'll give it to you.

Leah offers in-person therapy in Chicago and virtual counseling across Illinois. Fill out our contact form to schedule a Discovery Call with our Intake Coordinator.

02/25/2026

Wellness check: are you doomscrolling?

Your body knows before your brain does.

Signs you might be overloaded:
Jaw clenched, shoulders tight
Scrolling but not actually reading
Can't focus on anything else
Feeling wired and exhausted at the same time
Harder to fall asleep
Short fuse with people around you
Numb or disconnected

If this is you right now, you're not alone. And noticing those signs is a really important step. And no - therapy can't solve the world's problems. But it can help you release the tension that reduces your capacity.

Therapy can help you stay grounded and clear in challenging times. Link in bio.

02/24/2026

Feeling 'behind' in life? (The rules you were raised with might not match the reality you're living in)
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You spent years trying to follow the rules: get good grades, work hard, measure up. But now those standards don't translate to the messy reality of adulthood, and you might feel lost or like you're navigating without a clear map.

Evangeline Wu, an intern on our team, works with young adults navigating the non-stop pressures of meritocracy, perfectionism, and societal expectations that drown out your own voice. She offers therapy in Mandarin and English, and understands the tension between honoring family expectations and finding your own path.

In therapy, you'll slow down to look at the 'invisible yardstick' you've been using to measure your worth. You'll sort through what is truly yours and what you've been carrying for others, moving from a life of performing to a life of authentic choice.

If you're ready to listen to your own wisdom, reach out. Link in bio.

02/23/2026

We’re excited to welcome Leah Young, LCPC, to Chicago Compass Counseling.

Leah brings nearly 20 years of experience helping people build lives they’re actually proud of.

She works across substance use, alcohol moderation, body image and food concerns, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, and life transitions. Whether someone is fresh out of IOP, questioning their relationship with substances, or tired of repeating old patterns, Leah meets them exactly where they are.

Her style is interactive, candid, and warm. If you’re looking for a passive therapist, she’ll tell you she’s probably not it. If you want someone who will challenge your thinking, offer honest feedback, and help you untangle what’s working and what isn’t, you’ll likely feel at home with her.

Leah offers both in-person sessions in Chicago and virtual therapy across Illinois.

We’re grateful to have her on our team and excited for the depth, clarity, and energy she brings to this work.

Welcome, Leah.

If you’d like to work with her, fill out our contact form to schedule a Discovery Call with our Intake Coordinator.

02/18/2026

When you’ve been holding it in all week and now it’s finally time.
Save this for session day energy.

02/16/2026

Will Gen Z ever get to experience leadership that isn't gaslighting them constantly?

Your entire adult life has been this: being told what you see isn't real, that your concerns don't matter.

They do matter.

Gaslighting twists reality and shuts out people who speak truth to power. It's exhausting, and you deserve more than this constant loop of lies.

Therapy can't stop leadership from lying, but it can help you find clarity and agency when the world is on fire. You deserve care where you can take up space, where someone actually attunes to you.

We're here for that kind of connection. Link in bio.

02/11/2026

Wanting to do something heroic but feeling helpless instead?

You're not alone in that tension right now.

These are not normal times. If you're feeling agitated, frozen, or caught between urgency and exhaustion, that makes sense.

Here's what can help: pause. Ground yourself in what's actually happening around you in your community, beyond the doom scroll. Heroism comes from clarity and connection.

Real heroism is often humble. It looks like noticing what's needed and responding. Saying yes to simple actions. Joining work that's already happening. Asking "what does my community actually need right now?" Letting others carry some of the weight.

You can care deeply and show up without trying to carry everything alone. Start with what you can see: Who's already doing work you respect? What's one realistic way you could plug in?

Grounded people create grounded change.

02/09/2026

Feeling a little wilted? These are not easy times, and if you're feeling run down, crispy, or stressed, we get it.
A little nurturing goes a long way. Therapy can help. And while therapy can't solve the world's biggest problems, it can help you find your way through. Link in bio for therapy in Chicago and telehealth counseling across Illinois.

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333 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL
60601

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	8am - 8pm

Website

https://chicagocompasscounseling.com/

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Our Story

We are behavior change counselors helping adults and loved ones coping with self-destructive behaviors. Here are some reasons you may want to work with us:

We are passionate about helping you create immediate and lasting change.

We help you find solutions that lead to the life you desire. Through our research-based methods you will get tools to help you transform your behavior starting from the very first session. Together we collaborate with you to find solutions that lead to relief from the cycle of self-destructive behavior.

We use data-driven strategies to help you get the life you desire. We stay up to date on the latest research on behavior change as it emerges in the areas of both human behavior and neuroscience. To create a plan tailored to your goals, we are referencing the most recent information and techniques as they relate to helping with the challenges of problem drinking and e and addictions.

We focus on possibilities, not labels.

Good people often struggle with bad behaviors. Most people who struggle with problem drinking are riddled with shame and worry about being labeled an alcoholic. Research shows that shame does not heal. We don’t work with “alcoholics” or “addicts” - we work with people who are trying their very best while struggling with self-destructive behaviors like alcohol abuse and addiction. Your counselor will provide a judgement-free space and work closely with you towards the life you want.

We support the family system.

If you are not the one struggling with problem drinking or addictive behavior, we are here to provide support and guidance while you navigate the challenges of loving someone who is struggling. . We are here to help you understand the “why” of your loved one’s behavior while designing a path forward. We offer strategies that WORK for parents and significant others who are worried about someone they love.

The bottom line is: We are committed to serving you.

Book your complimentary phone consultation.

We’re here for you.