Business Details
10 Years
experience
Mental Health Counseling Services in Elburn, IL
Founded in 2016, Anchor Counseling is led by Angel Ianakiev, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in mental health. Our team of licensed professionals specializes in anxiety, trauma, postpartum depression, divorce recovery, and grief counseling, utilizing evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and EMDR. We offer in-office, telehealth, and equine-assisted therapy options to serve teens and adults across Geneva, St. Charles, and Elburn. Our mission is to create safe, nonjudgmental spaces where clients can reconnect with their strengths and achieve lasting healing through personalized care. 
Services
Anxiety Counseling
Trauma Therapy
Postpartum Depression Counseling
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Grief and Loss Counseling
Divorce Recovery Counseling
LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy
Christian Counseling
Telehealth Sessions
First Responders Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of combined clinical expertise in trauma and perinatal mental health.
- Our team includes certified equine-assisted psychotherapists and EMDR specialists.
- We provide personalized treatment plans using evidence-based modalities like CBT and DBT.
- We serve clients through flexible in-office, telehealth, and equine therapy options.
- Our clinicians hold specialized certifications in perinatal mental health and addiction counseling.
Services
Anxiety Counseling
Specialized treatment for anxiety disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Therapy, and mindfulness techniques. Our clinicians help clients manage symptoms like chronic worry, panic attacks, and sleep disturbances. We create personalized plans to restore daily functioning and improve quality of life through evidence-based interventions.
Trauma Counseling
Comprehensive care for trauma survivors using EMDR and trauma-informed approaches. We address PTSD, complex trauma, and acute stress disorders across adolescence and adulthood. Our therapists create safe environments for processing traumatic experiences and developing coping strategies for long-term recovery.
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Ground-based therapeutic interactions with horses for clients aged 10+. Addresses anxiety, depression, and trauma through experiential learning. Sessions focus on emotional regulation, trust-building, and nonverbal communication with specially trained therapy horses in a structured clinical setting.
Postpartum Depression Counseling
Specialized support for women experiencing postpartum depression, including perinatal mood disorders and infant bonding challenges. Our certified clinicians use evidence-based interventions to address emotional numbness, identity changes, and maternal stress during pregnancy and postpartum periods.
Divorce Recovery Counseling
Guided emotional support through all divorce stages, addressing grief, identity redefinition, and co-parenting challenges. We help clients navigate practical and emotional transitions using cognitive-behavioral techniques and strength-based approaches to rebuild post-divorce life.
People
Angel Ianakiev
Owner, LCSW, CADC, PMH-C
Founder with 25+ years in mental health. Specializes in women's issues, trauma, and equine therapy. Certified in perinatal mental health and EMDR. Provides clinical supervision and direct client care.
Cheri Bennett
LPC, CAMSII
Licensed therapist supporting clients with depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Specializes in women's issues during divorce and recovery from partner addiction using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Olivia Espinosa
LCSW, PMH-C
Perinatal mental health specialist using CBT and DBT for trauma recovery. Certified in EMDR treatment for PTSD and complex trauma in adolescent and adult populations.
Alexis Czarnecki
LCPC, CCTP-II
Trauma specialist with experience in juvenile justice systems. Provides equine-assisted therapy for life transitions, mood disorders, and therapy-resistant clients using clinical trauma interventions.
Colleen Eberle
LCPC
Former juvenile justice counselor specializing in trauma and mood disorders. Focuses on therapeutic relationships and client-centered approaches for at-risk youth and adults.
Questions
What counseling services does Anchor Counseling offer?
We specialize in anxiety, trauma, postpartum depression, divorce recovery, and grief counseling using evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and EMDR for teens and adults.
Do you provide telehealth counseling options?
Yes, we offer virtual therapy sessions for clients who prefer remote access to mental health services across Illinois.
What is equine-assisted psychotherapy?
This ground-based therapy with horses helps clients aged 10+ address anxiety, trauma, and mood disorders through experiential learning and emotional regulation.
Are your therapists licensed and certified?
All clinicians hold state licenses and specialized certifications in areas like perinatal mental health, addiction counseling, and equine-assisted therapy.
How do I schedule my first counseling session?
Contact us via phone or email to discuss your needs and schedule an initial consultation with a licensed therapist at our Elburn location or virtually.
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