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Starks Therapy Group

We are a counseling practice serving teens and adults. We offer individual and family therapy with a

12/03/2025

🌿 Psychedelics are getting a lot of attention lately, but what are we really talking about?

A recent piece from the Petrie-Flom Center reminds us that “psychedelics” isn’t a single story. People use these substances for many different reasons—healing, spirituality, creativity, curiosity—and those differences matter when we talk about safety, research, and policy.

Just like in nature, not everything fits neatly into one category. Slowing down and understanding the full landscape helps us make more grounded, compassionate decisions. 🌱

See Harvard Law's article "What We Talk About When We Talk About Psychedelics"

11/27/2025

In a society that tries to tell us what we have isn’t enough, who we are isn’t enough, what we do isn’t enough… we stop today in a quiet act of defiance and Give Thanks. For what we have. For who we are. Believing, against all hope, that what we do will be enough… and when those moments come when it’s time to say enough is enough, may our voices find strength and our hearts ring true.

May you find peace in the places and postures you call home today.

And if no one tells you today, your one wild and precious life matters. We’re rooting for you.

11/26/2025

This time of the year can be hard... a cozy spot to sit with a chunky knit blanket can help. Our office (and our therapists) are here and ready to welcome your weary soul.

Special note: We have a soft spot for therapists who need therapy... come let us hold space for you.

11/06/2025

“Life can bring its heavy challenges, and sometimes we end up carrying that emotional weight for far longer than we realize—you don’t have to hold it all on your own anymore. Through our work together, I believe you can get to a place where you feel lighter, more grounded, and in control of your life again.”
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10/10/2025

TAKING FINAL APPLICATIONS NOW for our Middle School Skills Group beginning mid-October!

Our skills group offers to help build confidence and social skills with neurodiversity in mind. Led by Mandy Ross, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP and local school social worker.

Details:
- 9 Weeks ($450)
- All Genders
- Neuro-inclusive
- Sunday Evenings 6pm
- In Person, Oak Park

Individual consultations are required before joining to tailor the experience for each participant and ensure a good fit for the group. Email Mandy@StarksTherapyGroup.com now to register: intake consultations are happening now. We’d love to have your student with us this semester.

Need more information? Not sure if this is a good fit for your child? Any other questions? Email Mandy!

10/03/2025

The Ketamine Collective is a monthly gathering for therapists to experience ketamine for themselves in a safe, legal and supported environment.

Autumn Starks , LCSW and Richard Clark, CRNA, APRN will be hosting informational sessions over Zoom in the upcoming weeks to answer your questions:
- Monday, Oct 6, 10am (online)
- Thursday, Oct 16, 7pm (online)

To register for these sessions, please email: kc@starkstherapygroup.com

09/26/2025

OCTOBER GATHERING [for mental health providers]
*non-ketamine event*

Sound Meditation experience / Oct 14, 7-9p

Are you a therapist who’s curious about experiential healing? Have you been hearing about the healing power of ketamine and other altered state work?

In October, we’re hosting a Sound Meditation experience as one form of (lightly) altered state experience. This gathering is for therapists only, hosted by Autumn Starks, LCSW and Richard Clark, CRNA, APRN, who also host the Ketamine Collective, a monthly safe and legal psychedelic group, plus integration for therapists to do their own healing work.

We know talk therapy alone can only take healing so far and the growing opportunities for adding holistic experiences can make our jobs and personal journeys easier.

If you are a therapist/prescriber who’s curious about psychedelic work, a soundbath is a low stakes way to try a light altered state experience with a short discussion time after. Autumn and Richard will also be there to answer any questions about ketamine therapy and the Ketamine Collective.

Held at Fulton Street (art) Collective 1821 W. Hubbard St Chicago IL

REGISTER by Oct 13, Email: starkstherapygroup@gmail.com

Optional Donation: goes toward Ketamine Collective scholarships for therapists / Send $$ via Zelle ("starkstherapygroup@gmail.com")

09/19/2025

Join Our Middle School Skills Group beginning in October!

Our skills group offers to help build confidence and social skills with neurodiversity in mind. Led by Mandy Ross, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP and local school social worker.

Details:
- 9 Weeks ($450)
- All Genders
- Neuro-inclusive
- Sunday Evenings 6pm
- In Person, Oak Park

Individual consultations are required before joining to tailor the experience for each participant and ensure a good fit for the group. Reach out now to register: intake consultations are happening now. We'd love to have your student with us this semester.

StarksTherapyGroup.com/contact for more information and to register!

Need more information? Not sure if this is a good fit for your child? Any other questions?

09/10/2025

We love holding this space for therapists who are ready to do their own inner work in community. Fall is a natural time to turn inward, and we’d be glad to have you with us.

✨ Steps to Join:

1. Complete Payment for Med Eval and Prep - First, pay for your medical assessment ($150) and prep sessions ($160). Your payment reserves your spot.

2. Schedule with Autumn - Book a 20-minute check-in to talk through your intentions and ask any questions.

3. Review Consent Forms - We'll send over your consent and medical forms. These are simple and straightforward.

4. Meet with Rick, Our Medical Provider - Set up your appointment to make sure you're medically cleared.

5. Start Prep Sessions – Once you're through the steps above, you're all set to begin. Final payment (flexible pricing) due before Experiential day on September 27.

That’s it. Just a few steps between you and a transformative group experience.

[LINK IN BIO /ketamine-collective] Let us know if you have questions or want to talk more about whether this is the right time for you.

09/05/2025

Autumn’s friend and fellow KAP therapists are co-facilitating a ketamine group for q***r folks! The group number is being kept small to allow for exceptional levels of support. This is not a therapist-only group, but therapists are welcome to join! Please reach out to Jessica at RootedJourneyWell@gmail.com or text 561.425.8647 for more information.

Address

1040 North Boulevard
Oak Park, IL
60301

Telephone

+17086893055

Website

http://www.starkstherapygroup.com/

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