Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Chicago
Midwest Center for Hope & Healing is a psychotherapy practice founded by Jennifer Knox, MA, LCPC, offering comprehensive counseling services for individuals, families, and couples. Our team of licensed therapists specializes in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions through evidence-based approaches like CBT, EMDR, and person-centered therapy. We prioritize creating a non-judgmental environment where clients develop personalized strategies for mental wellness.With over 20 years of combined experience, our clinicians provide both Christian-based and community counseling while maintaining insurance-friendly affordability. Our telehealth services and multiple suburban Chicago locations ensure accessible care tailored to diverse client needs.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Family Counseling
Telehealth Services
Trauma Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Christian Counseling
Grief Support
Highlights and features
- Our therapists have 10-25 years of specialized experience in mental health counseling
- We offer both in-person and telehealth therapy sessions for flexibility
- Insurance-friendly practice with direct billing capabilities
- Personalized treatment plans combining evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- Christian-based counseling options available alongside secular community services
What people say
Properly cope with struggles
Awesome support system
Quick appointment scheduling
Compassionate understanding
Strong community support
Services
Individual Counseling
Tailored mental health treatment for adults, adolescents, and children addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches like CBT and person-centered therapy to develop coping strategies. Sessions focus on improving emotional regulation, building resilience, and achieving personal growth goals through structured, goal-oriented counseling.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for romantic partners seeking to improve communication and resolve conflicts. Our clinicians address infidelity, intimacy issues, and premarital counseling using emotionally focused techniques. Sessions help couples develop healthier interaction patterns, rebuild trust, and create mutually satisfying relationship dynamics through structured therapeutic interventions.
Telehealth Therapy
Secure virtual therapy sessions accessible from any location. Available for individual, couples, and family counseling, this service maintains the same therapeutic quality as in-person visits. Telehealth appointments offer flexibility for clients with scheduling challenges or mobility limitations while ensuring continuity of care through encrypted video conferencing platforms.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma-informed care using EMDR and trauma-focused CBT techniques. Our therapists help clients process traumatic experiences, reduce flashbacks, and develop grounding strategies. Treatment addresses both single-incident trauma and complex PTSD resulting from ongoing stressors, incorporating somatic approaches to heal mind-body connections affected by traumatic events.
Christian Counseling
Integrates psychological principles with Christian values for clients seeking spiritually aligned treatment. Available for individual and family sessions, this approach addresses moral dilemmas, spiritual crises, and faith development alongside mental health concerns. Therapists respect diverse denominational backgrounds while offering scripture-informed guidance for emotional and spiritual healing.
People
Jennifer Knox
Founder & Clinical Director
Board-certified LCPC with 20+ years experience in individual, couple, and family therapy. Specializes in anxiety, depression, and trauma treatment using person-centered and CBT approaches. Holds MA from Concordia University Chicago with honors.
Keith Dirl
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
23+ years experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. Uses eclectic approach combining CBT, mindfulness, and narrative therapy. Specializes in working with veterans and individuals in recovery through person-centered therapeutic relationships.
Andrea Calvert
Licensed Professional Counselor
20-year mental health professional with expertise in anger management, trauma, and grief counseling. Utilizes CBT, REBT, and solution-focused therapy. Experienced in child protection and residential youth care settings across diverse clinical environments.
Donna Loza
Addiction Specialist Counselor
Certified alcohol and drug counselor with 5+ years experience in dual diagnosis treatment. Integrates holistic approaches with CBT for clients facing trauma, domestic violence, and co-occurring disorders through both Christian and community-based counseling frameworks.
Kaylin Thompson
Trauma Specialist Counselor
Trauma-certified therapist providing EMDR and ACT treatments for PTSD and complex trauma. Combines existential and person-centered approaches to address anxiety, depression, and sexual abuse recovery through evidence-based, client-tailored therapeutic interventions.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and telehealth counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions using evidence-based therapies like CBT and EMDR.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and United Healthcare. We also accept out-of-network benefits and can verify your specific coverage before treatment begins.
How do I choose the right therapist?
Review our therapists' profiles to find specialists matching your needs. Consider their experience areas, therapeutic approaches, and availability for in-person or telehealth sessions that fit your schedule.
What are your session fees?
Intake appointments cost $175, couples/family sessions $175, and individual sessions $150. We offer insurance billing and accept cash, check, and major credit cards for payment.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
We offer appointments Monday through Saturday by request. Specific availability depends on therapist schedules, with some evening slots available at our suburban Chicago locations.
Do you provide emergency mental health services?
We do not offer crisis intervention services. For emergencies, please contact local emergency services or visit the nearest hospital emergency department for immediate mental health support.
