Anchor Counseling Inc.

Anchor Counseling Inc. Anchor Counseling Inc. provides individual and family therapy to children and adults in a private practice setting.

Specializing in trauma, Postpartum, pregnancy, grief, anxiety and depression.

New blog just posted! Here’s a sneak peek:Spring is just around the corner! Longer days, warmer air and Spring flowers! ...
03/16/2026

New blog just posted! Here’s a sneak peek:
Spring is just around the corner! Longer days, warmer air and Spring flowers! Also with Spring, comes Spring cleaning. Opening windows, organizing closets, and finally tackling that messy drawer. But what if we took some time to also Spring clean our minds?
Over the winter months, it’s easy for stress, worries, and emotional clutter to build up. Just like our homes, our minds benefit from an occasional reset. Here’s how you can Spring Clean your mind: (Read on at the link in bio!)

03/14/2026

Join us for an evening of equine-assisted psychotherapy, gentle sound healing, and meaningful time spent in reflection with our herd. Horses offer a unique, intuitive mirror—inviting us to slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with our authentic selves in a supportive and nurturing space.

EmpowerHer this Friday 3/20/26 from 6-7:30

Name that Therapist! Did you guess Jessie? She provides equine-assisted psychotherapy, and specializes in working with w...
03/14/2026

Name that Therapist!

Did you guess Jessie? She provides equine-assisted psychotherapy, and specializes in working with women, the elderly population, and people & families affected by addiction. She used to present at some American Academy of Addictions Psychiatry conferences in Florida and was a bone marrow donor (twice!) for a little boy, while in graduate school.
More about her:
•Licensed Clinical Social Worker
•Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
•Equine-Assisted Psychotherapist
•Over 25 years of experience providing Therapeutic services
•Works with adults, first responders, veterans at the Elburn location
•General mental health concerns, women’s issues, life transitions, grief/loss, and first responder mental health.
•Non-denominational Christian counseling or can utilize a Christian counseling approach for individuals seeking this.

New blog!Recently I watched a video of a full-grown man screaming in delight over completing a miniature series of groce...
03/11/2026

New blog!
Recently I watched a video of a full-grown man screaming in delight over completing a miniature series of grocery items. When we think of self-love, we often think of expensive spa dates, massages and trips. But self-love doesn’t have to mean luxury. Sometimes whimsy is much less expensive and much more meaningful.

03/09/2026

Happy International Women’s Day from our team of women! (Minus Blue and Nacho 🤣)

Time for your favorite game…. Name 👏That 👏 Therapist!👏 Swipe to play!Did you guess Baby Ruth? Baby Ruth is a 9 year old,...
03/07/2026

Time for your favorite game…. Name 👏That 👏 Therapist!👏 Swipe to play!

Did you guess Baby Ruth? Baby Ruth is a 9 year old, Miniature Horse who joined the Stable Minds Herd in 2024. She is a Pinto, with brown and white color. She is pint-sized, and very sweet and sassy.

Join us for our fun teen group this Friday from 6-7pm. Stable Ground is our teen group that builds confidence through eq...
03/04/2026

Join us for our fun teen group this Friday from 6-7pm. Stable Ground is our teen group that builds confidence through equine-assisted therapy. Ages 12-18

RSVP on our website, link in bio!

Join us for these events in March! RSVP on our websiteLink in bio!
03/02/2026

Join us for these events in March! RSVP on our website
Link in bio!

Did you guess correctly? Rachel is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counselin...
02/28/2026

Did you guess correctly?

Rachel is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She works with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, Shame, Self-Esteem, Body Image, Relationship Issues, Life Transitions, Disordered Eating.
Rachel understands that taking the first step towards seeking help can be a courageous act and she is here to provide unwavering support every step of the way.

We're hiring for two positions at Anchor Counseling! An office-based therapist in St. Charles and a therapist interested...
02/26/2026

We're hiring for two positions at Anchor Counseling! An office-based therapist in St. Charles and a therapist interested in a mix of equine and office-based sessions.
Prefer full-time employees but would consider part time of 10 or more sessions per week.
Details:
• Work with adolescents and adults
• Office locations in Geneva or St. Charles
• Equine sessions at our horse facility in Elburn
• Evening and/or weekend availability required
Qualifications:
• Illinois licensed or license-eligible therapist (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.). Will also consider therapists close to licensure.

Benefits:
• Competitive pay
• Full-time includes health insurance and paid time off
Flexible schedule and telehealth day possible
Collaborative team with supervision, consultation and team meetings.

Please message or email for more information,
www.anchorcounseling.org
angel@anchorcounseling.org

Anchor Counseling Inc. offers individual and family therapy for children, adolescents and adults. Counseling is available in the St. Charles, Batavia, Geneva and Elburn, Illinois area. Accepts insurance

02/25/2026

Just in case. Thanks for the cuddles Dixie ❤️
Give us a call if you want some horse hugs 💕

02/18/2026

Happy Lunar New Year! The year of Shiloh, Dixie, Blue, Baby-or as everyone else calls it-the year of the Fire Horse

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2700 Keslinger Road
Geneva, IL
60134

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Angel Hernandez Ianakiev is a Licensed Professional Social Worker, Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor and Certified in Perinatal Mental Health. With 15 years of experience in social services, her passion for helping others led her to found Anchor Counseling Inc. Conveniently located in the Western suburbs of Chicago, Anchor Counseling provides hope and guidance to individuals and families through expert therapy services. Angel specializes in women’s mental health needs and has completed training in Domestic Violence, Infertility, and Perinatal Mood Disorders. She works with children, adolescents and adults, personally and compassionately addressing their unique needs. Her therapy techniques and services treat many concerns including:

Depression

Anxiety

Mood disorders