Centered Therapy Chicago

Centered Therapy Chicago Group therapy practice in Chicago that specializes in relational trauma-informed care and training.

Centered Therapy Chicago (CTC) is a small group psychology practice in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago. Our therapists are dedicated to working with clients to improve their quality of life and make important changes through individual, couples, and family therapy. We specialize in working with young children, tween, teens, and adults who experience anxiety, depression, or distressing fee

lings as a result of typical stressors related to their life satisfaction, work/life balance, career/school, relationships, parenthood, family difficulties, identity and spirituality. CTC views clients from a holistic perspective looking at all of the important areas of your life when working with you. We take a mind/body/spirit approach our work and are happy to colloborate with other wellness professionals to help you. We build upon traditonal evidence-based practices and also can integrate mindfulness, meditation, movement, creative/expressive therapies, and somatic approaches as needed. We work with the whole family to make important changes in difficult or stressful family dynamics. Our therapists work with very young children and their parents on issues related to potty training, sleeping, discipline, parental stressors, parenting, and behavior management. We work with tweens and teens on issues related to school struggles, peer relationships, bullying, self-esteem, and improving family relationships. We also provide couples therapy to improve communication, increase intimacy, and reduce stressors in the relationship. Our therapists also have expertise in working with clients who have experienced significant losses or who have a history of emotionally troubling or abusive relationships. We provide culturally competent therapeutic services and utilize a wide variety of treatment modalities including relational therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and solution-oriented approaches. Therapeutic services are available in English, Urdu, Hindi, and conversational Spanish.

🌿 Free Yoga Event for Therapists – Friday July 25 🌿You’re invited to Renewal & Restoration, a free yoga event for therap...
07/18/2025

🌿 Free Yoga Event for Therapists – Friday July 25 🌿
You’re invited to Renewal & Restoration, a free yoga event for therapists offered with care by Bianka Hardin, PsyD and Bridget Porterfield, RYT 500. This is our gift to those who hold space for others every day. Come Join us for a morning of deep rest, gentle movement, and heartfelt appreciation. Whether you're brand new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this event is designed to meet you exactly where you are. 💛
📅 Date: Friday, July 25
🕙 Time: 10:00–11:30 AM (Doors open at 9:45 AM)
📍 Location: Centered Studio for Yoga, 7009 N. Glenwood, Chicago IL 60626
👉 Register Here https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/mainclass?studioid=223527&tg=38&vt=170&lvl=&stype=-104&view=day&trn=100000256&page=&catid=&prodid=&date=07%2f25%2f25&classid=0&prodGroupId=&sSU=&optForwardingLink=&qParam=&justloggedin=&nLgIn=&pMode=0&loc=1

Tired of ethics trainings that feel dry and disconnected from the real world? Join us for “It Depends…” Exploring Ethics...
07/11/2025

Tired of ethics trainings that feel dry and disconnected from the real world? Join us for “It Depends…” Exploring Ethics, Morals, and Values in Therapy — a workshop led by Kelly George, LCPC, designed to explore the values that shape our work, the moments that make us pause, and the real-world dilemmas that don’t always have a clear answer.

Expect thoughtful discussion, clinical case examples, and a space to reflect on how you show up in your practice.

https://www.centeredtherapychicago.com/training/ethics-morals-values/

•Friday, August 22 | 10am-1pm Central
•Live on zoom | 3 Ethics CEs (IL- approved for LCSWs, LCPCs, and Clinical Psychologists)
• $100 (we’re offering a limited number of discounts to increase access to professional development. To access $15 dollars off, use code Ethics15off when registering.

We are SO excited about this special workshop for group practice owners!! 🌿 In-person Training, 6 CEs As therapists, we’...
05/16/2025

We are SO excited about this special workshop for group practice owners!! 🌿 In-person Training, 6 CEs

As therapists, we’re trained to care for others—but running a practice requires a different kind of skillset. This interactive, in-person workshop is designed to strengthen your financial literacy and address the emotional aspects of managing your practice’s finances, empowering you with the knowledge and tools needed to confidently handle the financial aspects of your business. Bring your laptop to participate in hands-on activities tailored to your own business.
📅 Friday, June 20, 2025, 10 AM – 5 PM
🏫 Presented by seasoned entrepreneurs Sarah Buino Head/Heart Business Therapy and Aggie Chydzinski Athena Advisory Collective
👉 Register here: https://www.centeredtherapychicago.com/training/knowthenumbers/

We are thrilled to have Francine Kelley, LCPC, SEP, ERYT, present her illuminating virtual workshop, “What Happens in th...
04/23/2025

We are thrilled to have Francine Kelley, LCPC, SEP, ERYT, present her illuminating virtual workshop, “What Happens in the Resonance? A Somatic Exploration of Connection and Activation.” Don’t miss this unique training that will dive into the complexity of relationships and the somatic experience of social engagement and activation.

📅 Friday, May 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (CT)
💻 Virtual Event
🎓 Earn 3 CEs
👉 Register here: https://www.ctctrainingcenter.com/courses/ResonanceConnectionActivition2025

Friday, May 9 | 10am–1pm CST |  via  Zoom |  3 CEs | $100🧡💚Becky Carter,LCPC, invites us to examine how traditional trau...
04/17/2025

Friday, May 9 | 10am–1pm CST | via Zoom | 3 CEs | $100
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Becky Carter,LCPC, invites us to examine how traditional trauma care often falls short for clients of color. In this interactive training, we’ll explore approaches rooted in rest, relationship, and community. Together, we’ll consider how to decolonize our work, challenge internalized capitalism, and shift away from oppressive frameworks toward more liberated, embodied practices.
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This training is open to all clinicians committed to practicing from a more liberatory and embodied framework. We are looking forward to seeing you there!
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Want more details? This event is in our linktree linked in our bio.
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04/15/2025

We are thrilled to have Becky Carter, LCPC, return to offer a powerful training on decolonizing approaches for racial trauma. Traditional trauma models often fail to meet the needs of people of color and other oppressed communities. In this workshop, Becky will introduce a decolonizing, embodied approach to therapy—one that fosters liberation and moves beyond oppressive frameworks.
📅 Friday, May 9, 2025 | 10 AM – 1 PM
💻 Virtual
🎓 3 CEs
✨ Register here: https://www.centeredtherapychicago.com/training/decolonizingtraumatherapy/

🌈 Advance Your Gender-Affirmative Care Skills – 3 CEsSupporting transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) clients requires nu...
03/11/2025

🌈 Advance Your Gender-Affirmative Care Skills – 3 CEs

Supporting transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) clients requires nuanced clinical skills, up-to-date knowledge, and a deep understanding of each client’s unique needs. Join us for an interactive, in-person training designed for experienced clinicians who want to refine their approach and navigate the complexities of gender-affirming care.

🔹 Join us for Beyond the Basics: Clinical Applications and Advanced Strategies in Gender Affirmative Care led by Melisa Bailey, PsyD – specialist in LGBTQ+ & TGD-affirming care
🔹 Earn 3 CEs on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Centered Therapy Chicago | 1507 W. Lawrence, Chicago

This advanced training offers real-world strategies, case consultation, and applied learning, helping you deepen your clinical expertise in both medical transitions and mental health care. Spots are limited—register now!

learn more & save your spot here: https://www.ctctrainingcenter.com/courses/Beyondbasics2025

We have openings for new clients 💫💜Veronica Miller, LCPC, provides a warm, authentic space for healing—offering teleheal...
03/06/2025

We have openings for new clients 💫
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Veronica Miller, LCPC, provides a warm, authentic space for healing—offering telehealth sessions for those navigating life’s challenges. She specializes in trauma-informed care, anxiety, depression, life transitions, infertility, perinatal and postpartum mental health, and LGBTQ+ affirmative care. With training in Gottman Couples Therapy and Emotion-Focused
Therapy, Veronica supports clients in fostering deeper self-understanding and connection.
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Learn more & get started today: https://www.centeredtherapychicago.com/get-started/

We'd love for you to stay connected to Centered Therapy Chicago though our newsletter! Keep up to date on our openings, ...
02/06/2025

We'd love for you to stay connected to Centered Therapy Chicago though our newsletter! Keep up to date on our openings, training center, and networking events! Follow the link below to sign up!

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In the realm of helping professions, the concept of power often carries negative connotations, stemming from personal ex...
01/02/2025

In the realm of helping professions, the concept of power often carries negative connotations, stemming from personal experiences of abuse and oppression. However, what if our aversion to power inadvertently limits our ability to facilitate positive change, both for ourselves and our clients? Imagine if we were to redefine power as a force for ethical good and collective well-being.
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We are looking forward to offering “Embracing Ethical Power: Right Use of Power in Therapy,” an immersive in-person workshop that explores the intricacies of power dynamics in therapeutic practice, presented by the wonderful Sarah Buino, LCSW, CADC, therapist, speaker, adjunct faculty member at Loyola University Chicago, and host of the podcast Conversations with a Wounded Healer.
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This event will take place in person at Centered Therapy Chicago on Friday, February 21st from 12 - 3pm CST. We can't wait for this event and are excited to see you there!
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For registration and more information, click here: https://www.ctctrainingcenter.com/courses/ethicalpower2025

We’re delighted to welcome Shauna back to our team! Shauna is a relational and body-oriented therapist who believes deep...
12/09/2024

We’re delighted to welcome Shauna back to our team! Shauna is a relational and body-oriented therapist who believes deeply in the innate wisdom we all possess to cultivate health and healing. She recognizes that this wisdom is held within the body and utilizes the connection between body, mind, and breath to guide the healing process. Shauna works with children, teens, young adults, and adults, helping them reconnect with their inner power. She finds particular joy in supporting new parents and their partners and is honored to be alongside them in their journey toward greater connection and well-being.

Shauna’s human-to-human approach is at the heart of her work, as she strives to create an authentic, supportive space for her clients. She brings a warm presence and a gentle curiosity that fosters emotional growth and healing for those navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.

“Therapy is about finding your voice and reclaiming your story. I’m here to walk alongside you in that journey.”

We’re so excited to have Shauna back with us! If someone in your community might benefit from connecting with her, feel free to share this post.

Appointments are now open with Shauna and many of our other wonderful therapists. Our new client form is linked in our bio.

We’re excited to introduce Samara, a therapist-in-training who brings kindness, humor, and empathy to her work with clie...
12/03/2024

We’re excited to introduce Samara, a therapist-in-training who brings kindness, humor, and empathy to her work with clients. Samara creates a supportive space for those navigating life transitions and identity exploration, especially within the adolescent, emerging adult, and family communities. She is also passionate about supporting individuals dealing with eating disorders as they work toward healing and self-acceptance. As a first-generation Iraqi-Canadian, Samara uses a culturally informed approach to help clients tap into their resilience and move toward growth.

“Witnessing others’ growth fuels my own. I believe everyone has resilience; it’s just a matter of unlocking it.”

Samara is ready to support you on your path to self-discovery. If someone in your community might benefit from connecting with Samara, feel free to share this post.

Appointments are now open with Samara and many of our other wonderful therapists. Visit our new client form here if you are ready to begin with a new therapist: https://www.centeredtherapychicago.com/get-started/

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