Business Details
We are Forest Bluff Counseling, a dedicated mental health practice serving Lake Bluff and surrounding communities. Our team brings extensive clinical experience gained from reputable community mental health facilities and hospital settings. We specialize in evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure with Response Prevention for anxiety disorders and OCD. Our lead counselor, Diana Flores, LCPC, holds advanced degrees from the University of Illinois and the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has accumulated six years at a pediatric hospital and specialized training in a hospital Anxiety and OCD department. We provide individual therapy and child psychotherapy tailored to clients of all ages and backgrounds.
Our therapeutic approach is engaging, solution-focused, and results-oriented to ensure measurable progress. We are proud recipients of the Best of Lake Bluff Award, reflecting our commitment to clinical excellence. We offer both in-person and telehealth appointments to maximize accessibility and convenience. Our office staff ensures seamless scheduling, billing, and insurance coordination for a stress-free experience. We prioritize creating a safe, confidential environment where clients can develop coping skills for lasting fulfillment. We look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward improved mental health and well-being.
Our therapeutic approach is engaging, solution-focused, and results-oriented to ensure measurable progress. We are proud recipients of the Best of Lake Bluff Award, reflecting our commitment to clinical excellence. We offer both in-person and telehealth appointments to maximize accessibility and convenience. Our office staff ensures seamless scheduling, billing, and insurance coordination for a stress-free experience. We prioritize creating a safe, confidential environment where clients can develop coping skills for lasting fulfillment. We look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward improved mental health and well-being.
Highlights and features
- We have extensive experience from community mental health facilities.
- Our lead counselor holds advanced degrees from University of Illinois.
- We specialize in evidence-based CBT and ERP for anxiety disorders.
- Our counselor has six years of pediatric hospital experience.
- We are recipients of the Best of Lake Bluff Award.
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy provides one-on-one sessions with a trained therapist in a confidential setting to explore emotions, beliefs, and behaviors. We utilize evidence-based CBT techniques to help clients develop coping strategies and achieve measurable progress. This service addresses anxiety, depression, and life challenges for adults and adolescents seeking lasting relief.
Child Psychotherapy
Child psychotherapy offers specialized counseling for children and teenagers using age-appropriate CBT and ERP techniques. We create a safe, engaging environment to address anxiety, OCD, and behavioral challenges through solution-focused interventions. Parents receive guidance to support their child's progress and foster long-term emotional resilience.
Anxiety Disorders
We treat anxiety disorders including panic, social, generalized, and specific phobias using evidence-based CBT and exposure techniques. Our approach targets maladaptive thought patterns and avoidance behaviors to reduce symptoms and restore daily functioning. Clients gain practical tools to manage worry, physical arousal, and feared situations with confidence.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Our OCD treatment program delivers intensive Exposure with Response Prevention therapy tailored to each client's unique symptom profile. We leverage advanced training from a hospital Anxiety and OCD department to address obsessions, compulsions, and related avoidance. Clients experience systematic symptom reduction and learn lifelong skills to maintain recovery and prevent relapse.
