The Juniper Center

11/18/2025

We want to thank The Harbour for inviting us to be part of their Light the Night 2025 event. We had such a great time speaking to members of the community and raising awareness of Youth Hope Month. May we continue to spread messages of hope and love together as a community.

11/17/2025

At The Juniper Center, we provide specialized therapy and support for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Our goal is to help each person thrive by building on their unique strengths, developing essential life and social skills, and supporting emotional well-being in a safe, affirming environment. https://www.thejunipercenter.com/services/autism-support-and-counseling/

Autism Support and Counseling Supporting Individuals and Families with Compassion and Understanding At The Juniper Center, we provide specialized therapy

11/14/2025

This week is also Transgender Awareness Week! This week raises visibility for the transgender community and addresses challenges like discrimination, violence, and stigma, which significantly impact mental health. Columbia Psychiatry goes more into detail about the importance of this week, and what can be done to continue raising awareness of this community, not just this week, but every day. https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org/news/affirming-trans-lives-and-experiences

Five self-care tips and resources for trans folx during challenging times.

11/12/2025

A new episode of the Consumer's Guide to Mental Health podcast is now live! In this episode, Dr. Margo sits with Dr. Anne Thatcher, a nurse practitioner specializing in psychiatry, to demystify the world of medication management. Together, they explore how psychiatric care can work hand in hand with therapy to create a balanced, personalized approach to mental health. Listeners will learn what to expect during a medication consultation, how medications are carefully chosen and monitored, and why open communication with your provider is key to finding the right fit. Be sure to take a listen! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRFv4MvsnRM

In this episode of The Consumer’s Guide to Mental Health podcast, Dr. Margo Jacquot sits down with Dr. Anne Thatcher, a nurse practitioner specializing in ps...

11/12/2025

On Friday, November 21st, Mo Deslandes from the Juniper Center will be giving a virtual CEU presentation! Suicidality and self-injury are among the most difficult topics a therapist faces. This course provides clinicians with a powerful, radical acceptance framework designed to shift the therapeutic relationship from one of control to one of open, non-judgmental exploration. Learn how viewing the concepts of death and dying through this lens can help clients safely discuss and process their suicidal ideation. https://ceu.thejunipercenter.com/courses/suicidality-and-radical-acceptance-a-new-clincial-framework

11/11/2025

Today is Veterans' Day! Every year on Veterans Day, we celebrate the brave individuals who have served our country. The mental health challenges that veterans face are both unique and profound. As they transition from service to civilian life, many carry the weight of experiences that significantly impact their well-being. Psychology Today has an article that talks more about the different solutions that veterans have utilized to help address mental and metabolic health simultaneously, which may lead to better outcomes. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/advancing-psychiatry/202311/the-crisis-in-veterans-mental-health-and-new-solutions

Our veterans are struggling. Suicides increased 10-fold from 2006 to 2020. Integrating mental health and metabolic treatment strategies offers hope.

11/11/2025

Next week, we will be a part of The Harbour's Light the Night event as part of Youth Hope Month! This month is a powerful opportunity to shine a light on youth homelessness, spark conversations, and take meaningful action to support youth in crisis. We cannot wait to support the Harbor and the messages that they are sharing at this sure-to-be amazing event!

These two great organizations will be at our Light The Night event on 11/17 providing resources and information on their programs! Make sure to stop by the event and check out their table!
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Para obtener más información sobre The Harbour, visite nuestro sitio web en www.theharbour.org

If you would like to learn more about our mission and how you can get involved, visit us at theharbour.org

11/10/2025

This past weekend, the Juniper Center got to attend the 2025 Illinois Psychological Association Conference in Naperville. We had the chance to speak with several mental health professionals and learn about different tools that can further benefit the mental health community.

11/10/2025

Meet Shelby Graves! As a BIPOC, body-positive, and LGBTQ+ affirming clinician, Shelby supports clients in embracing their cultural, spiritual, and intersectional identities. Her goal is to support clients in reflecting on challenges they face and exploring sustainable and meaningful paths forward. Some of her main clinical interests include cultural issues, life transitions, perfectionism, depression, anxiety, and trauma. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Art Therapist (ATR), with a Master’s in Art Therapy and Counseling from Adler University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Portland State University. https://www.thejunipercenter.com/our-staff/shelby-graves/

Shelby prioritizes building a safe, caring, and trusting therapeutic space. Her approach is eclectic and collaborative, tailored to meet each client’s unique needs and goals. As an art therapist, she believes in the power of art to deepen our insights and express ourselves. As a BIPOC, body-positi...

11/07/2025

Yesterday, our CCO, Mark Jacquot, represented the Juniper Center at the CHEST Health Fair in Glenview. He had the chance to speak to various organizations at the event and form great connections. Thanks, Mark, for all of your hard work!