Concentric Counseling & Consulting

Concentric Counseling & Consulting Concentric Counseling & Consulting is a psychotherapy and consulting group practice located in downtown and Far North/NW Chicago.

Concentric Counseling & Consulting is a psychotherapy and consulting group practice located in downtown Chicago. We are dedicated to our clients’ mental health and well-being drawing from a variety of therapeutic approaches. We serve individuals, couples and families in the city of Chicago and throughout Illinois. The therapists at Concentric are experts in relationship problems, marriage, couple

and family issues, mood and anxiety disorders, and compulsive and addictive behaviors. We are proud to offer services both in-person and through teletherapy which is online, video sessions.

Connection and community are a vital part of self-care. From time in session to time outside the office, we believe in n...
05/21/2026

Connection and community are a vital part of self-care.

From time in session to time outside the office, we believe in nurturing relationships, slowing down, and staying grounded in what keeps us well. Recently, our Founder Jennifer Larson, LCPC, NCC and Concentric's Mara Hundrieser-Acosta, LPC, NCC met up for lunch in San Diego. As therapists, we also prioritize connection and community, which are integral to healthy relationships and a big part of self-care.

Finding time to connect with our partner can feel less like a priority or daunting. Sometimes we priorititze other thing...
05/14/2026

Finding time to connect with our partner can feel less like a priority or daunting. Sometimes we priorititze other things or it’s hard to know where to begin. Often, complacency in a relationship doesn’t arrive all at once. It can slowly show up through increased arguments, loneliness despite spending time together, or moments of asking ourselves, “How did we get here?”

Concentric’s own Anna Perna, LMFT, MBA has written a thoughtful piece exploring how complacency can quietly erode connection over time, and how couples can begin rebuilding emotional closeness through small, intentional moments of connection.

Read on https://www.concentricchicago.com/blog/2026/4/27/the-near-enemy-of-love-how-complacency-erodes-connection to better understand how complacency may be showing up in your relationship and what it can look like to reconnect with one another.

“Mother” is a word that carries so many different meanings, images, and can often feel like it holds the weight of the w...
05/07/2026

“Mother” is a word that carries so many different meanings, images, and can often feel like it holds the weight of the world.

Social media can intensify the pressure to do more, be more, and enjoy every moment of motherhood perfectly.

As Mother’s Day approaches, Concentric wants to remind you that motherhood looks different for everyone, and you are enough. Whether you are navigating postpartum stressors, the emotional and mental load of parenting, the unpredictability of motherhood, and juggling additional responsibilities and stressors, we are here to walk alongside you through it all.

We also want to say you are enough, you deserve to be held and nurtured, and to be taken care of and celebrated.

Concentric offers grief support and other types of counseling. In recent months, Concentric has partnered again with Lab...
04/16/2026

Concentric offers grief support and other types of counseling. In recent months, Concentric has partnered again with Labelmaster to provide in-house grief support following the loss of a beloved employee. Beyond serving individuals locally and statewide, we aim to collaborate with organizations to meet broader mental health and well-being needs within their communities.

Change can feel scary, even when we know it might be good for us.At Concentric, we offer support not only through our te...
04/09/2026

Change can feel scary, even when we know it might be good for us.

At Concentric, we offer support not only through our team of therapists, who are here to meet you wherever you are, but also through our Intake Team, who can help answer your questions and guide you through the process.

We understand that starting therapy can feel intimidating. Your healing is a journey that deserves to be heard, met with compassion, and supported with tailored care.

If you’re interested in learning more about what to expect, check out our blog post, written by Concentric's own psychotherapist, Michelle Mannino Purkey, LMFT, “What to Expect at Your First Individual Therapy Session,” on our website.

You can also reach out to us at contact@concentricchicago.com

Blog Post: https://www.concentricchicago.com/blog/2026/3/21/what-to-expect-at-your-first-individual-therapy-session

So often, neurodivergence is framed as a deficit, when in reality it reflects a difference in processing and the unique ...
04/02/2026

So often, neurodivergence is framed as a deficit, when in reality it reflects a difference in processing and the unique ways each of us can experience the world. What you were told is a flaw might actually be a different way of processing the world. Concentric celebrates these differences and aims to bring awareness to how what is commonly labeled as a deficit is, instead, simply a difference.

If you are a loved one is looking to explore these differences in therapy, reach out to us at contact@concentricchicago.com

This past week, Concentric spent time together getting out of our heads and into our hands being creative together at In...
03/19/2026

This past week, Concentric spent time together getting out of our heads and into our hands being creative together at Indigo & Violet Studio - . We’re so grateful to their team for hosting us and love supporting local Chicago businesses.

Beyond the work we do to care for our clients, we also make space for connection, creativity, and community as a group.

Hormonal life stages can have real effects on mental health.Conditions like PMDD, postpartum depression, and mood change...
03/13/2026

Hormonal life stages can have real effects on mental health.
Conditions like PMDD, postpartum depression, and mood changes during perimenopause and menopause affect millions of people. Yet these experiences are often misunderstood, minimized, or dismissed.

These experiences are real.

If you or someone you love is struggling, inquire about our services through info@concentriccounseling.com

Concentric proudly celebrates National Women’s History Month and honors the many contributions women have made to shapin...
03/05/2026

Concentric proudly celebrates National Women’s History Month and honors the many contributions women have made to shaping the field of mental health. Mental health care is a space for everyone, and we are grateful for the growth, advocacy, and research led by the many women whose work has helped transform and advance the field.

Healing isn’t about “getting over it.” It’s about understanding your patterns with compassion and learning new ways to f...
02/26/2026

Healing isn’t about “getting over it.” It’s about understanding your patterns with compassion and learning new ways to feel safe. Concentric therapists utilize many different models like IFS, ACT, NARM, inner child work, and somatic work, to help address trauma responses. Contact us at info@concentricchicago.com to schedule your next session!

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30 N Michigan Avenue, Ste 1217
Chicago, IL
60602

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 8:30pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+13127253093

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