Shift Counseling, PC

12/12/2025

Yes, we have been posting about Jazmin Morales quite a bit recently, because she has been BUSY! In addition to recently passing her LCSW exam, Jazmin also recently completed part 2 of her EMDR basic training. Jazmin is looking forward to using EMDR therapy to help teens and adults suffering from trauma related issues. Jazmin is in network with BCBS PPO, Aetna, and Cigna.

Jazmin is accepting new clients for online and in person appointments... click the link below to see if she has availability that works for your schedule.

https://www.therapyportal.com/p/Rebecca60402/

12/01/2025

Let's talk about family dyamics... We hope your Thanksgiving was peaceful, but if you noticed that being around family makes your depression or anxiety worse, it may be time to talk to a trauma informed therapist. This article explains some underlying family patterns that frequently contribute to depression and anxiety.

Working with a therapist often means showing up to do the emotional work with someone who is willing to listen, validate, and heal wounds that were caused by someone who is not willing or able to do that work. Therapy is not about blaming others, but in order to heal from relational trauma, people often need to feel seen and heard first.

The next phase of relational healing is recognizing what is in your control and what is not, and doing what you can with what is in your control.

From there, people often either decide: Yes, I am healed enough now to continue in a relationship with this other, and now I know how to have my own back and take good care of myself when others will not. Or, you may decide that the relationship is too dangerous and you must seek space.

No matter how your relationships with others change, effective trauma informed relational therapy can help you release things that you have been holding on to for far too long, and improve your relationship with yourself. That is the outcome we want for our clients!

Find relief with trauma therapy for family issues. Expert trauma counselors in North Riverside, IL specialize in PTSD treatment & childhood trauma counseling.

11/26/2025

Congratulations to Jazmin Morales Martinez for passing her LCSW exam this weekend! It will be a few more weeks until the license is officially upgraded by the state but we are going to go ahead and celebrate! 💃 🥳
Jazmin is a Bilingual, LGBTQ affirming Social Worker who helps teens and young adults suffering from depression, anxiety, and trauma related issues.
Jazmin is in network with BCBS PPO, MyBlue Choice, Cigna, and Aetna insurances. Check out her page on our website to learn more and see Jazmin's appointment availability.

Bilingual therapist in North Riverside, IL offering Spanish/English therapy for teens, young adults & LGBTQ+ clients. Accepting BCBS, Aetna, Cigna

11/21/2025

All of our therapists at Shift Counseling, PC have been working hard, learning about how to use PolyVagal theory to help our clients calm and regulate their nervous systems. To learn more about this service, check out our new page about PolyVagal Therapy.
More exciting news: we will be rolling out PolyVagal theory psychoeducational groups in early 2026. You can click the link at the bottom of the page if you want to be informed when we start with our groups!

Polyvagal therapy near Chicago, IL for anxiety, depression & trauma. Body-based nervous system healing beyond traditional talk therapy.

11/07/2025

While most of us are still enjoying the cool temperatures and beautiful colors of fall, winter is right around the corner. If you suffer from seasonal depression, out best advice is to STAY AHEAD OF IT!! You will have a much better winter season if you start working on a plan to manage your winter depression BEFORE it starts. Our professional depression counselors can help you work on a plan to have a better winter season this year. Check out our blog article for self-care tips and information about how therapy can help with seasonal depression.

Beat seasonal depression this winter with expert tips from Chicago depression therapists. Learn about SAD symptoms, coping strategies, and therapy for seasonal depression

10/27/2025

Vivian Estrada, LCPC has some Saturday openings for Individual Counseling at 9am and 3pm starting November 8, 2025. Vivian is a bilingual counselor who works with adults and teens suffering from depression, anxiety, or trauma related issues. Vivian is in network with BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, most commercial Aetna and Cigna plans. Check out Vivian's page to learn more about her. You can view her schedule and request an appointment right from the link embedded in her page!

Vivian Estrada, LCPC is a Spanish Speaking therapist who works with adults and teens who are suffering from depression, trauma, and anxiety disorders. Vivian sees clients online and in person in Illinois. Weekend appointments available!

10/27/2025

We just applied for a small business grant through Gusto! We think our dedication to providing quality mental health services in our unique community sets us apart! We hope Gusto thinks so, too!

10/20/2025

New blog post on EMDR therapy and what it is used for:
" EMDR is especially helpful for unblocking recurrent negative thoughts or memories that may be intrusive at times. Often, these negative thoughts started after a person had a traumatic experience that caused them to start questioning themselves. Many of my clients over the years have heard me say that EMDR therapy is the mental and emotional equivalent of removing a splinter.Your body cannot really heal well after an injury involving a foreign object until the object is removed. Sometimes healing can be done around a splinter, but often it will cause infection if it is not removed. Sometimes removing the splinter is painful, but often the healing effect of the removal of the foreign object is well worth the temporary discomfort of getting it out."

EMDR therapy for childhood trauma, anxiety, and PTSD in Chicago area. Bilingual services available. Serving La Grange Park, Broadview, Brookfield & surrounding IL communities. Insurance accepted.

10/15/2025

Expanding our EMDR services: We have fantastic news to share! One of our therapists, Jazmin Morales, LSW has completed the first part of her 2-part EMDR training. Jazmin has years of experience in working with teens and young adults who have suffered from traumatic experiences, but now she can start providing EMDR therapy to these populations as well.

Part of our mission here at Shift Counseling, PC is to be responsive to the needs of our community. Many of our neighbors are living in a state of constant stress or fear right now. They may also be mourning the loss of loved ones. While therapy cannot change the larger issues at play here, it can help individuals to cope better with stressors.

If you or someone you care about has been negatively affected by current events, especially if it is a struggle to eat, sleep, and function because of stress, EMDR therapy and other trauma informed treatments can help.

Jazmin is a bilingual (English/Spanish) counselor who works with teens and adults. She is accepting new clients and has some evening appointments available. Check out our page about EMDR therapy to learn more about what it is and how it can help.

Expert EMDR therapy and trauma treatment near Chicago, IL. PTSD counseling for teens & adults. EMDR in Spanish available. Online & in-person sessions.

09/26/2025

Open enrollment is right around the corner and it is time to select your healthcare coverage for next year. This blog post explains how to use your insurance to pay for mental health treatment.

At Shift Counseling, PC we have in network therapists with BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Cigna/Evernorth, Aetna, and Lyra.

09/02/2025

Big development here at Shift Counseling, PC... In an effort to make our services more accessible to the Spanish Speaking community, we have hired two new Bilingual (English/Spanish) therapists, and we have found a widget that translates our website into Spanish!

Thankfully, our EHR hashtag has also made some recent improvements in their Spanish language accessibility as well. We are now able to seamlessly onboard bilingual clients who are looking for therapy for depression, anxiety, and trauma related issues for adults and teens.

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Shift Counseling ofrece asesoramiento individual para adultos y adolescentes en Chicago, IL que sufren de depresión, ansiedad, estrés y problemas relacionados con el trauma.

08/06/2025

We have more wonderful news!! Vivian Estrada, LCPC has also joined our team!!Vivian is a bilingual counselor who works with adults and teens and has Saturday appointments available. View her page to learn more about Vivian!

Vivian Estrada, LCPC is a Spanish Speaking therapist who works with adults and teens who are suffering from depression, trauma, and anxiety disorders. Vivian sees clients online and in person in Illinois. Weekend appointments available!