Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in Oak Park, IL
Since 2004, LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services has been dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized mental health care in Oak Park, Illinois. Our team of licensed psychologists, clinical social workers, and therapists specializes in creating personalized treatment plans that address the unique needs of each client. We prioritize cultural responsiveness and diversity, ensuring our services adapt to life's evolving challenges. With expertise in child, adolescent, and adult therapy, couples counseling, psychological testing, and career assessments, we help clients build resilience and achieve emotional well-being.Our client-centered approach combines evidence-based practices with tailored strategies to manage anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. We maintain flexible scheduling with evening and weekend appointments to accommodate diverse needs. Our practice reflects the community's diversity, fostering trust through specialized care in a supportive environment. We offer free consultations to help clients find the right therapist for their journey toward authentic living.
Services
Child Therapy
Adolescent Counseling
Couples Therapy
Psychological Testing
Career Assessments
Trauma Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Parent Training
Gender Identity Support
Grief Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to individual life stages and cultural backgrounds
- Our diverse team includes specialists in trauma, anxiety, relationship counseling, and psychological testing
- We provide flexible scheduling with evening and weekend appointments
- Founders have over 20 years combined experience in clinical psychology and social work
- We integrate evidence-based practices with innovative approaches like Ancestral Lineage Healing
Services
Child Therapy
Specialized play and art-based interventions for children's emotional concerns. Therapists collaborate with parents to develop home strategies. Services address behavioral issues, anxiety, and developmental challenges while maintaining a child-friendly therapeutic environment.
Psychological Testing
Comprehensive evaluations administered by doctoral-level clinicians. Services include ADHD, learning disability, and personality disorder assessments. Provides academic recommendations and diagnostic clarity through evidence-based testing protocols for children and adults.
Couples Therapy
Specialized treatment for relationship dynamics and communication challenges. Addresses conflict resolution, pre-marital preparation, and post-infidelity recovery. Utilizes evidence-based approaches to improve partner understanding and strengthen relational bonds through structured therapeutic interventions.
Career Assessments
Career development services combining formal assessments with personalized counseling. Helps clients navigate career transitions and educational planning. Provides actionable insights for professional growth at all career stages from high school through retirement.
Trauma Counseling
Specialized treatment for trauma survivors using evidence-based modalities. Services address PTSD, generational trauma, and acute stress reactions. Integrates somatic approaches and cognitive-behavioral techniques to promote healing and resilience in a safe therapeutic environment.
People
Orson Morrison
Founder & Clinical Psychologist
Licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise in trauma, multicultural psychology, and psychological testing. Former Associate Director at DePaul University Counseling Services. Specializes in multi-generational trauma and Ancestral Lineage Healing.
Keri Morrison
Founder & Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in child/adolescent therapy, anxiety disorders, and women's issues. Former child welfare specialist with extensive crisis intervention experience. Co-founder of LifeSpan Counseling since 2004.
Mark Radel
Clinical Psychologist
Licensed Psychologist with specialization in trauma recovery and personality disorders. Combines psychodynamic and CBT approaches. Experienced in treating PTSD, grief, and relationship issues through evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Caitlin Wurster
Clinical Psychologist
Child and family specialist with expertise in psychodynamic therapy. Experienced in LGBT support and trauma-informed care. Provides comprehensive treatment for developmental disorders and family relationship challenges.
Brittany Adams Yee
Clinical Psychologist
Culturally sensitive therapist specializing in existential-phenomenological approaches. Focuses on disability issues, autism support, and parent coaching. Integrates CBT and attachment theory for comprehensive client-centered care.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide child, adolescent, and adult therapy; couples counseling; psychological testing; career assessments; and specialized treatment for trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues.
How do you personalize treatment plans?
Our therapists create customized approaches based on individual goals, cultural background, and specific mental health needs through comprehensive initial assessments and ongoing evaluation.
Are your therapists specialized in specific areas?
Yes, our team includes specialists in trauma recovery, psychological testing, child development, career counseling, and culturally responsive care for diverse populations.
Do you offer evening or weekend appointments?
We provide flexible scheduling with evening appointments Monday-Thursday until 9pm and Saturday sessions available from 9am-3pm.
How can I choose the right therapist?
We offer free consultations to help match clients with appropriate specialists. Our diverse team ensures multiple expertise areas for finding the best therapeutic fit.
