Concentric Counseling & Consulting

12/19/2025

The holidays have a way of activating parts of us. The part that wants to keep everything together, the part that feels tender or grief-stricken, and the part that just wants to escape the discomfort can all show up at once around the holidays and family gatherings.

Through an Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens, none of these parts are wrong or problematic. They are trying to protect you. By approaching your parts with curiosity, calm, courage, and compassion, you can respond from a more grounded, Self-led place instead of reacting from old patterns. This season, you don’t need to fix your family dynamics, you can start by caring for your inner parts and world.

If this resonates, we invite you to read Mara Hundrieser-Acosta’s blog on IFS https://www.concentricchicago.com/blog/2023/9/13/what-are-your-internal-dialogues-trying-to-protect-you-from

Reach out to info@concentricchicago.com (email) to meet with one of our therapists to help explore how understanding your parts can support you through the holiday season and beyond.

12/12/2025

December marks Seasonal Depression Awareness Month. Shorter days, less sunlight, and the pressure of the holiday season can bring up complex emotions. If you’re noticing changes in your mood or energy, you’re not alone. We’re here to support you through what so many people experience this time of year. Call us at 312.725.3093 or email us at info@concentricchicago.com

12/05/2025

The end of 2025 can bring up a lot of mixed feelings, with harsh criticism coming from family or from yourself. Concentric invites you to learn the language of self-compassion, which does not negate struggles or avoid accountability but instead supports healing. As we mingle with family and friends and close out the year, let's practice giving ourselves the compassion, gratitude, and gentleness we offer to those around us. Check out our recent blog post titled “Immigrant Guilt: Learning Self-Compassion to Honor Heritage and Healing” to learn more about how practicing self-compassion can heal our inner critic.

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11/21/2025

It truly takes a community and a village! Big thanks to Alderman Samantha "Sam" Nugent’s 39th Ward office for connecting Concentric and Trilogy to better serve our community.

☕ Over breakfast and coffee at our office, we welcomed Trilogy, a mental health organization of 50+ years with a new Sauganash location. They offer services from outreach and mobile crisis response to therapy and employment support. Together, we explored ways to collaborate and strengthen resources for our neighbors. Growing this network helps us learn and provide the best care possible to our ward and community.

11/14/2025

This Native American Heritage Month, we honor the Chicago organizations creating space for culture, healing, and belonging every day. At Concentric, we recognize that connecting with your roots and learning from the cultures around you strengthens identity, community, and mental well-being.

11/07/2025

With the holidays coming up, setting boundaries can feel especially hard. But it’s also one of the most powerful ways to nurture connection and support healing. At Concentric, we understand that boundaries take practice, and now is a good time to start!

10/30/2025

Concentric eNews No.17: Counselor Spotlight | ACT Blog Post | Hispanic Heritage Month | Narrative Therapy Training -

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a therapeutic model that helps people be more present with whatever hardship or adventure comes in life. ACT guides us through a process of expanding our tolerance to difficult emotions without becoming overwhelmed by them. Last year, Concentric participat...

10/24/2025

We're thrilled to have Jane Chang, M.A., LPC*, a Northeastern Illinois University alum, as part of our full-time staff! Visit our page at https://www.concentricchicago.com/our-group to learn more about her and her work!

*Jane has completed all necessary requirements for her LPC license and is waiting to receive official issuance

10/17/2025

We’re always learning! This time, all the Therapists participated in a training and learned from the insightful work of Jenn Bean, LCSW, on Narrative Therapy. Every story holds the power to heal, and we’re grateful to grow in ways that help our clients tell theirs. Connect with one of our therapists to learn more about the services we offer to help you understand your story!

10/10/2025

October brings awareness to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Here at Concentric, we celebrate neurodiversity and the many ways our minds work. Whether you’re navigating ADHD, neurodiversity, or learning how to better support someone who is, our therapists are here to help with understanding and compassion.

Check out our Blog Post on Neurodiversity: https://www.concentricchicago.com/blog/2024/9/27/a-love-letter-to-neurodivergence-adhd-audhd

10/03/2025

Relationships take work, and one of the biggest challenges can be breaking unhelpful communication patterns. At Concentric Counseling & Consulting, one of the models we use with couples is The Gottman Method The Gottman Institute to help couples build healthier, stronger connections.

09/26/2025

Concentric’s own Petru Ilie, LPC, NCC, beautifully writes how we can anchor ourselves through life’s difficult waves. Blog Post: https://www.concentricchicago.com/blog/2025/9/17/how-dropping-the-anchor-can-help-you-reconnect-with-yourself

We are also grateful for the training we’ve received from Tom Parkes, LCSW, Certified ACT Therapist and host of the Mentally Flexible podcast, who has brought us more understanding of the ACT framework.

At Concentric, we remain committed to ongoing training so we can provide the highest level of support for our clients and their goals