NEW TEMPORARY LOCATION: 265 EXCHANGE DRIVE, SUITE 108, CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014
*Please note, we have combined our Cary and Crystal Lake locations together to forge a stronger service team and offerings. We can't wait to serve you in our new space.
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PERMANENT LOCATION OPENING IN AUGUST: We are excited to share our permanent location with all of you once renovations are completed, coming soon by end of summer 2025.
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Who Benefits from Counseling?
Anyone ready to make changes in their own lives; Anyone willing to trust the helping process, to identify goals/plans and to take action in their own journey; this will lead to better tomorrows.
We believe that by
Faith, Courage and Connection, Anyone can face painful circumstances and
Live Brave and Free.
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The change process begins with motivation for personal change, self-healing within the control of each individual client; we help clients identify what's getting in the way of their happiness; we help foster a plan for change in connection with others so clients never feel alone in their journey.
An environment of empathy, understanding, honesty and support create a foundation so clients can meet therapy goals for better tomorrows.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE CENTER FOR COURAGEOUS LIVING
We are glad you're here. You can expect responsive, sensitive care for your counseling needs, from beginnings to endings. Our Intake, and administrative team, along with highly efficient and simple systems make the process easy and painless for you; this is an important part of our mission, vision and values.
You will be placed with a great-fit, highly trained and compassionate therapist who will foster safety, compassion, understanding and insight to help you meet your therapy goals.
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It is our mission to guide each person to truly believe and experience hope in healing and restoration. You are not alone; we will walk with you and help you find courage, heal hurts, move from places of being stuck, to places of
movement, peace, confidence and contentment.
How does the process work?
Step I: Take first steps by calling or emailing our intake department and scheduling a first session.
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Step II: Meet with a compassionate, highly trained counselor who will foster building a safe alliance, and helping relationship.
Step III: Complete Assessment process with your therapist and establish personalized
Treatment Plan and Goals.
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Step IV: Get comfortable, relax and trust the healing journey. Your therapist will help you identify barriers to healing, learn healthy coping strategies, build a supportive and collaborative support team to foster desired changes in your story that bring rest, contentment and safety.
Accepting New Clients
Office Hours
Monday through Friday: 8am-8pm
Saturday: 8am-12pm
Sunday: Closed
We Are Moving
​Please visit us at these addresses through June 8, 2025:
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Crystal Lake Office
The Oaks Professional Center
475 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Suite E
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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Cary Office
1005 Alexander Court, Suite E
Cary, IL 60013
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As of June 9, our temporary address will be
265 Exchange Drive, Suite 108, Crystal Lake IL
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This will replace both the Cary and Crystal offices. A new permanent location will be announced this summer!
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(815) 707-4806
(815) 977-8715 fax
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Please be advised that electronic communication is not secure. However, we use the highest HIPAA compliant/w BAA standard of communication to ensure the greatest degree of security.