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.

We are proud sponsors of  Kayla’s Hope Foundation believes community is the heart of healing. Through partnerships with ...
04/07/2026

We are proud sponsors of

Kayla’s Hope Foundation believes community is the heart of healing. Through partnerships with mental health providers, nonprofits, schools, and local leaders, they create connection, support, and a sense of belonging—so no one walks alone.

04/07/2026

✨ You’re Invited to EmpowerHer ✨

Join us this Friday at 6PM for a special gathering of women coming together to support, uplift, and connect 💛

EmpowerHer is all about creating a safe, welcoming space where women can build community, share experiences, and engage with beautiful horses.

There’s something powerful about connection—both with each other and with these incredible animals—and we’d love for you to be part of it.

🌿 Come as you are
🌿 Connect with like-minded women
🌿 Experience the healing presence of horses

🗓 Friday
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Stable Minds

Bring a friend or come solo—you’ll be welcomed either way. We can’t wait to see you there 💫
https://www.anchorcounseling.org/event-details-registration/empowerher-2026-04-10-19-00

Join us for sound healing this week! You can even attend virtually! Start by heading to our website to RSVP. Sound heali...
04/06/2026

Join us for sound healing this week! You can even attend virtually! Start by heading to our website to RSVP.

Sound healing offers a gentle, restorative way to calm the nervous system and reconnect with your body. Through soothing vibrations and tones, it helps release stress, improve focus, and support emotional balance. Step into stillness, let the sound wash over you, and give your mind the reset it deserves.

Don’t forget to save these future dates as well!

Happy Easter from everyone here at Anchor Counseling!
04/06/2026

Happy Easter from everyone here at Anchor Counseling!

Did you guess Lexie?! She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Clinical Trauma Professional-II certifica...
04/04/2026

Did you guess Lexie?!
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Clinical Trauma Professional-II certification. She is also an Equine Assisted Psychotherapist. She has experience working with adolescents who were committed to the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice.
Lexie works with individuals adapting to life transitions, experiencing current or past trauma, competing with mood and/or compulsive disorders, and those struggling to connect in therapy services. If you’re interested in working with Alexis, contact us at the link in our bio.

Join us for our April events! This Friday we will have Stable Ground, our teen group that builds confidence through equi...
04/03/2026

Join us for our April events! This Friday we will have Stable Ground, our teen group that builds confidence through equine-assisted therapy. Ages 12-18. 1st Friday of every month $30.
4/9/26 Sound Healing
4/10/26 EmpowerHer
4/22/26 Woven Wellness

Join us for our April events! This Friday we will have Stable Ground, our teen group that builds confidence through equi...
04/02/2026

Join us for our April events! This Friday we will have Stable Ground, our teen group that builds confidence through equine-assisted therapy. Ages 12-18. 1st Friday of every month $30.
4/9/26 Sound Healing
4/10/26 EmpowerHer
4/22/26 Woven Wellness

Spring is such a fun season to use as a grounding tool. Everywhere you look, tiny buds are forming and new leaves are be...
03/30/2026

Spring is such a fun season to use as a grounding tool. Everywhere you look, tiny buds are forming and new leaves are beginning to unfold. These fresh changes can help bring your attention back to the present moment. Next time you need to relax your body, go outside and try this simple exercise:

Find a budding plant or tree. Look closely at the small buds or newly opened leaves. Notice the color, shape, and texture. Are the leaves bright green? Soft? Curled? Smooth? Take slow breaths with each observation. With each inhale, imagine taking in fresh Spring air. With each exhale, release tension or stress.

Similar to these new leaves, growth often begins quietly and gradually. Small changes can lead to meaningful transformation over time. Find three signs of Spring around you. Can you hear the birds returning from Winter? Do you feel the warmer breeze? Are there new flowers or grass growing greener? Let each observation anchor you in the present moment.

It’s still birthday week so this “Name That Therapist” was our birthday girl Angel! More about her:•Founded Anchor Couns...
03/27/2026

It’s still birthday week so this “Name That Therapist” was our birthday girl Angel! More about her:
•Founded Anchor Counseling Inc in 2016.
•20+ years of experience
•Licensed Clinical Social Worker
•Certified in Perinatal Mental Health, EMDR, Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor, and Equine Assisted Psychotherapist.
•Works with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and life transitions.
•Specializes in Women’s Mental Health with training in Domestic Violence, Infertility and Perinatal Mood Disorders.

I believe healing happens in safe, nonjudgemental spaces where you can be seen and heard. I’m here to help you reconnect with your strengths and move forward with clarity.

03/25/2026

Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Angel! She is one of our favorite people and so happy to be a part of her team!

Fill the comments with birthday love ❤️🎉

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03/20/2026

Happy first day of Spring! We are enjoying beautiful weather here at Anchor Counseling and Stable Minds! Hope you have a wonderful day!

Did you know EmpowerHer meets the third Friday of each month? EmpowerHer is this Friday March 20th from 7-8:30pm, April ...
03/19/2026

Did you know EmpowerHer meets the third Friday of each month? EmpowerHer is this Friday March 20th from 7-8:30pm, April 10 from 6-7:30, May 15th from 6-7;30 and June 19th 6-7:30. Save the dates and enjoy a nice evening of support and community. More info on our website!

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2700 Keslinger Road
Geneva, IL
60134

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Our Story

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