Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Counseling Services
The Onward Counseling Center has dedicated itself to empowering individuals to overcome life's challenges through personalized mental health support. Since our founding, we have specialized in delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions for adolescents, adults, and families navigating emotional, behavioral, and social difficulties. Our team of licensed professionals brings extensive clinical experience across diverse settings, including community mental health and correctional facilities, to provide compassionate care tailored to each client's unique needs.We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress-related conditions while maintaining a client-centered approach that emphasizes collaboration and practical problem-solving. Our evening appointment availability demonstrates our commitment to accessible care for working individuals. As in-network providers for major insurance plans like BlueCross BlueShield and United Healthcare, we strive to make quality mental health services financially accessible to our community.
Services
Individual Counseling
Group Counseling
Family Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Treatment
Trauma Counseling
Grief Counseling
Relationship Counseling
Anger Management
Stress Management
Highlights and features
- Experienced counselors with expertise in anxiety, depression, and stress management
- Offering individual, group, and family counseling sessions
- Evening appointments available for client convenience
- In-network providers for major insurance plans
- Specialized in evidence-based therapies like MBCT
Services
Individual Counseling
Personalized mental health treatment for adolescents and adults addressing anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges. Our licensed therapists use evidence-based approaches to develop customized treatment plans. Sessions focus on building coping skills and improving emotional regulation through collaborative therapeutic relationships.
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Eight-week structured program combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive therapy techniques. Designed to prevent depression relapse and manage anxiety disorders through weekly two-hour sessions. Includes home practice assignments and experiential learning components to develop new thought patterns and coping strategies.
Family Counseling
Specialized treatment addressing relationship dynamics and communication issues within families. Helps resolve conflicts and improve understanding through structured therapeutic interventions. Focuses on creating healthier family systems and supporting individual members' mental health needs.
Anxiety Treatment
Comprehensive treatment programs for various anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety and panic attacks. Utilizes cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to develop effective coping mechanisms. Tailored interventions help clients regain control over anxiety symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Depression Treatment
Specialized care for individuals struggling with depressive disorders using evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Focuses on identifying negative thought patterns and developing practical strategies for mood improvement. Combines traditional talk therapy with behavioral activation techniques to promote emotional recovery.
People
Ronald Bristow
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Since 2010, Ronald has provided counseling services across diverse settings including correctional facilities and community mental health. He specializes in helping adults overcome emotional challenges using collaborative, solution-focused approaches that incorporate humor and practical problem-solving techniques.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual counseling, family therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) groups for anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral issues affecting adolescents and adults.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we are in-network providers for BlueCross BlueShield and United Healthcare/United Behavioral Health. We do not accept Medicaid or Medicare insurance plans.
Are evening appointments available?
Yes, counseling appointments are available Monday-Thursday from 2:00pm-9:00pm to accommodate working individuals' schedules.
What is your MBCT group program like?
Our MBCT program consists of eight weekly 2-hour sessions focusing on mindfulness practices and cognitive therapy techniques to prevent depression relapse and manage anxiety disorders.
How can I schedule an appointment?
You can schedule appointments by calling us at 847-924-0261 or using the Schedule Appointment button on our website to select available meeting times.
Is prior mindfulness experience required for MBCT groups?
No prior mindfulness experience is necessary. Our MBCT program teaches all required techniques from the beginning with no prerequisites for participation.
