Concentric Counseling & Consulting

Concentric Counseling & Consulting Concentric Counseling & Consulting is a psychotherapy and consulting group practice located in downtown and Far North/NW Chicago.

Concentric Counseling & Consulting is a psychotherapy and consulting group practice located in downtown Chicago. We are dedicated to our clients’ mental health and well-being drawing from a variety of therapeutic approaches. We serve individuals, couples and families in the city of Chicago and throughout Illinois. The therapists at Concentric are experts in relationship problems, marriage, couple and family issues, mood and anxiety disorders, and compulsive and addictive behaviors. We are proud to offer services both in-person and through teletherapy which is online, video sessions.

Valentine’s Day may be over, but strong relationships are built in the small moments. The Gottman Method The Gottman Ins...
02/19/2026

Valentine’s Day may be over, but strong relationships are built in the small moments. The Gottman Method The Gottman Institute reminds us that expressing admiration, appreciation, and affection in everyday ways creates lasting connections. It is not grand gestures that sustain a partnership, but consistent acts of kindness, warmth, and intentional care. Small actions that occur often and over time can strengthen, repair, and deepen satisfaction.

If you are looking for support in building a more connected and resilient relationship, reach out to info@concentriccounseling.com to learn more about our Gottman-trained couples therapists or explore our couples intensives.

At Concentric, we celebrate Black History Month by honoring the legacy of healing, resilience, and innovation led by the...
02/05/2026

At Concentric, we celebrate Black History Month by honoring the legacy of healing, resilience, and innovation led by the Black community, while continuing to name and challenge the systemic barriers that limit access to mental health care. We recognize over 100 years of advocacy that has shaped policy, expanded health care, and protected the rights of all people. Therapy must be a space where culture is centered, experiences are believed, and Black mental health is supported every day.

With MIRAC - Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉
02/04/2026

With MIRAC - Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

Over the weekend, we bid farewell and had one last hurrah at Alarmist Brewing & Taproom. It’s tough to see a local busin...
02/04/2026

Over the weekend, we bid farewell and had one last hurrah at Alarmist Brewing & Taproom. It’s tough to see a local business close its doors. Wishing nothing but the best for the owner and people who worked there.

In light of the current events occurring in Minnesota, Concentric wants to highlight ACLU of Minnesota, MIRAC - Minnesot...
01/30/2026

In light of the current events occurring in Minnesota, Concentric wants to highlight ACLU of Minnesota, MIRAC - Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee, and the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota who work tirelessly to protect, uplift, and unite their communities.

We're keeping our neighbors close in our hearts right now and hoping for peace, comfort, and strength for everyone around us.

When the world feels heavy and helplessness starts to settle in, taking action can offer a way forward. Community care i...
01/29/2026

When the world feels heavy and helplessness starts to settle in, taking action can offer a way forward. Community care is one of the most powerful ways we create safety and support for one another.

In late December, Jennifer Karolak Larson, the Founder of Concentric attended a fundraising event to support three wonderful organizations. This event was hosted by Two Fields Over and Van Lawless with food provided by La Principal. The gathering was deeply inspiring, and as a result, Concentric also chose to make additional donations to the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, the Greater Chicago Food Depository, and Connections for the Homeless.

We believe in stepping toward care, especially when pain feels overwhelming. Concentric Counseling & Consulting is here to hold space for your grief, your fear, and your hope.

We expect grief to arrive only with death. But it can show up in moments that didn't happen. As Dr. Edith Eger says, "Al...
01/22/2026

We expect grief to arrive only with death. But it can show up in moments that didn't happen. As Dr. Edith Eger says, "All therapy is grief work." Therapy makes room for what didn’t happen and helps us learn how to live with what is. Concentric's own Christian Younginer, LCPC, NCC, beautifully writes about his personal experience with therapy and losses that shape all of us. To read more, visit https://www.concentricchicago.com/blog/2026/1/13/all-therapy-grief-loss-work or click the link in our bio and 'Blog Posts' highlights reel.

Connect with us through our website or email us at info@concentricchicago.com to help navigate whatever grief or losses you are experiencing.

Sometimes anxiety, grief, or overwhelm can pull us out of our bodies and make it hard to access our thoughts or emotions...
01/15/2026

Sometimes anxiety, grief, or overwhelm can pull us out of our bodies and make it hard to access our thoughts or emotions. Somatic grounding practices help gently bring us back to the present moment by reconnecting with physical sensations.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, disconnected, or on edge, you’re not alone. These simple practices can be a starting point. And if you’d like support going deeper, understanding what’s beneath the anxiety or grief, and learning how to process it, our therapists are here to help.

Email us: info@concentricchicago.com

Many of us feel pressure to start the new year “right.” This is your gentle reminder that New Year’s resolutions do not ...
01/08/2026

Many of us feel pressure to start the new year “right.” This is your gentle reminder that New Year’s resolutions do not need a price tag or drastic change attached to them. Sometimes, it is the small, intentional steps that make the biggest difference. Investing in your mental health is always priceless. If you missed our Founder's blog, we wanted to share again as a reminder that meaningful change does not have to be drastic; sometimes it begins with small steps like leaning into honesty, reflection, and sharing our stories.

https://www.concentricchicago.com/blog/2017/12/28/a-therapists-new-years-resolution

🌟 We would love to hear in the comments: what are your favorite ways to practice self-care? 🌟

A few days ago, we referenced Lori Gottlieb's, MFT, work from her interview on about how to approach New Year's resolut...
01/02/2026

A few days ago, we referenced Lori Gottlieb's, MFT, work from her interview on about how to approach New Year's resolutions. Concentric Founder, Jennifer Larson's, LCPC, NCC blog, “A Therapist’s New Year’s Resolution: Therapist Self-Disclosure and Mental Health Advocacy,” we are invited to consider how talking openly about mental health can create a ripple effect in reducing shame, increasing connection, and making help more accessible. This blog post also reminds us that growth does not require an all-at-once leap. It is often a gradual leaning in while taking baby steps and navigating the tension between safety and vulnerability while using our voices for ourselves and in service of others. https://www.concentricchicago.com/blog/2017/12/28/a-therapists-new-years-resolution

In a recent conversation on Mel Robbins’ podcast, psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb shared why New Year’s resolutions so oft...
12/30/2025

In a recent conversation on Mel Robbins’ podcast, psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb shared why New Year’s resolutions so often fall apart. It’s not due to a lack of motivation, but rather it can stem from a lack of taking baby steps and overlooking the losses that come with change, she shares, "Change and loss travel together." To learn more, you can listen to episode 345 (https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-345/).

In the next few days, we will be posting another piece on New Year's resolutions, a blog post written by Concentric's Founder, Jennifer Larson, LCPC. NCC. Stay tuned for that one!

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30 N Michigan Avenue, Ste 1217
Chicago, IL
60602

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 8:30pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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+13127253093

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