Inspire Counseling Center

Inspire Counseling Center Counseling & Psychiatry for kids, adolescents, adults. Accepts several insurances. Many locations!

INSPIRE Counseling Center provides world-class counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, and couples to the Kenilworth, IL area.

03/02/2026

🌸 Spring Tryouts Are Here — Let’s Talk Mental Strength 🌸

Tryouts can bring excitement… and a LOT of pressure. As a former collegiate athlete and now a therapist, working with students at ETHS (Evanston Township High School )and Inspire, Taylor Gardner has seen how powerful mindset can be during this season.

Here are 3 tips to stay mentally strong during spring tryouts:

1️⃣ Take a deep breath.
It sounds simple, but it matters. When we slow down and take a full breath in, we give our brain the oxygen it needs to think clearly and stay grounded. Before drills, before your name is called — pause and breathe.

2️⃣ Enjoy the process.
It’s so easy to fixate on the outcome — Will I make it? What if I don’t?
Shift your focus to the effort you’re putting in. The growth. The reps. The small improvements. That’s where confidence is built.

3️⃣ Focus on what’s in your control.
I always say: control the controllables.
You can’t control every outcome, but you can control your attitude, your effort, and how you show up.

No matter what happens at tryouts, your worth is not defined by a roster. 💛

You’ve got this.

Taylor Gardner, Collegiate Athlete & Inspire Mental Health Professional, Clinical Intern is accepting new appointments in Evanston (or virtual).

02/27/2026

Hi there, today we're shining a spotlight one of our Northbrook therapists. Meet Ally Fein, MSW ✨💛✨

Beyond her clinical skills, get to know more about Ally as a person. Watch the reel to get to know Ally!

In addition to being a top therapist, Ally is an elite yoga instructor, earning a spot in the top 1% instructors across the nation, 2 years in a row !! Her commitment to the mind + body connection is powerful and is no wonder why her clients love working with her!

🛋️ Ally's favorite clients to work with are kids, teens, college students and young adults, navigating of anxiety, depression, substance use, body image, grief, trauma, and friendship or relationship struggles.

Ally is accepting new clients in Northbrook (or virtual). To book a session, call or text (847) 919-9096 or hello@inspirecounselingcenter.com

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02/25/2026

Hi there, today we're shining a spotlight one of our Kenilworth therapists. Meet Emily Mituka, MA, LPC. ✨💛✨

Beyond her clinical skills, get to know more about Emily as a person. Watch the reel to get to know Emily!

Emily is a gentle, kind talented therapist with a warm smile wherever she goes.

🛋️ Emily's favorite clients to work with are Middle School (Jr High) and High School students managing anxiety.

Emily is accepting new clients in Kenilworth (or virtual). To book a session, call or text (847) 919-9096 or hello@inspirecounselingcenter.com

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02/24/2026

✨ Welcome to Inspire, Tait Goodwin, MA, ALMFT! ✨

We’re excited to introduce the newest member of our team, Tait Goodwin, a Marriage & Family Therapist serving adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and families.

Tait specializes in supporting clients navigating:
🍃 Anxiety• Depression • OCD • ADHD • Trauma
🍃 Relationship & Family Conflict • Parenting
🍃 Grief • Anger Management • Panic Attacks

As a Lake Forest native, and proud alumni, Tait is honored to return to the community that shaped her. Having personally experienced the impact of counseling during her own adolescence — including navigating grief and blended family dynamics — she understands firsthand the power of compassionate, supportive relationships.

Her approach integrates:

🧠 Narrative & Solution-Focused Therapy (Individuals)
💛 Emotionally Focused Therapy (Couples)
🏡 Bowenian & Structural Family Therapy (Families)

She is especially passionate about helping adolescents navigate today’s unique stressors — from social media pressure to academic demands — while building confidence, emotional awareness, and resilience.

Tait holds a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and trained at Richstone Family Center, where she worked with diverse individuals, couples, and families.

When she’s not in session, you can find her exploring the outdoors, traveling, discovering new music, or adding to her vinyl collection (and learning to sew!).

If you’re seeking support, we’d love to connect you with Tait. Taking that first step matters. 💙

📞 Call or Text (847) 919-9096 to schedule an appointment.

02/13/2026

Hi! Today we're shining a spotlight one of our Northbrook therapists, Anthony Signa, MA, LPC.

Beyond his clinical skills, get to know more about Anthony as a person.

Fun Facts:
🇮🇹 Anthony speaks Italian fluently (his first language) but has never traveled outside of the country.
🧩 Anthony loves Legos! He collects and builds sets and minifigures!
🏋🏼‍♀️Interests: Working out, reading, video games, exploring new restaurants, spending time with friends and family, learning new languages, and cooking!
🎵 "Walk-Up" Song: Eye of the Tiger
📺Watching: One Piece
📚Reading: Different books on Stoicism

Anthony's favorite clients he works with are kids (6+), adolescents, young adults, adults and families. He loves helping people who are struggling with anxiety, OCD, trauma, emotion regulation, executive functioning, ADHD, depression, managing stress with healthy coping skills, family therapy, developing a growth mindset.

Anthony is accepting new clients in Northbrook (or virtually!). To schedule, call or text (847) 919-9096, or hello@inspirecounselingcenter.com

02/10/2026

💘 Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romantic love.
It’s about all the ways we give and receive care—especially with ourselves and each other.

✨ A few gentle (and science-backed) reminders this Valentine’s Day:

❤️ Practice self-love without conditions.
Talk to yourself the way you would a close friend. You don’t have to “earn” rest, kindness, or compassion.

🧠 Kindness changes your brain.
Acts of love—like offering support, expressing gratitude, or doing something kind for someone else—can trigger the release of feel-good chemicals like endorphins and oxytocin, which help boost mood and reduce stress.

💌 You don’t have to wait to be chosen to feel good.
You don’t need a partner—or anyone’s permission—to show love, give kindness, or experience those positive emotional benefits. Love is something you can practice, not something you have to wait for.

🪞 Notice your inner dialogue.
If it’s harsh or critical, pause and ask: What would be more supportive right now?

🌱 Connection is a protective factor for mental health.
Letting others matter to you—and letting yourself matter to yourself—can be deeply healing.

Whether today brings joy, grief, loneliness, or something in between, your feelings are valid.
You are worthy of love exactly as you are—today and every day.

💗 How are you practicing self-love or sharing kindness this week?

02/06/2026

Parents — if your child is in therapy, did you know, there's a simple way to maximize their success?

Meet with their therapist for a daytime parenting session!

💬 If your child is comfortable with you meeting with their therapist, these sessions can be a powerful way to align support at home and maximize your child’s progress.

Daytime parent sessions (while kids are in school) are designed to help you:
🌱Get support directly from your child’s therapist
🌱Learn practical tools for home
🌱Better understand your child’s needs, behaviors, and emotions
🌱Strengthen the progress your child is already making
🌱Feel more confident in how you’re supporting their growth

✨ Most insurance plans cover parent sessions
✨ You do not need to be a therapy client yourself
✨ These appointments are focused entirely on your child’s success
✨ Many therapists have time open during the day for parenting sessions

You don’t have to figure this out alone. Supporting the parent supports the child.

You want the best for your kids. We do, too. We're stronger when we work together!

If you're interested in scheduling your daytime parenting session, call or text (847) 919-9096.

02/03/2026

Ever wish you could hit “reset” before the day is over?

Consider booking a "lunch date" with your therapist!

✨ Lunchtime or daytime therapy appointments can make it easier to care for your mental health in real time — not just after the day has already taken everything out of you.

🕛 Lunchtime and daytime therapy sessions can help you:
🌿 Take a pause in the middle of the day
🌿Process stress while it’s happening
🌿Head back to work feeling clearer, lighter, and more grounded
🌿Talk through stress as it comes up
🌿Avoid carrying emotional weight all day
🌿Use your lunch break for actual self-care
🌿Protect your evenings for rest, family, or fun

Therapy doesn’t have to live at the end of your day. Sometimes, the most powerful reset happens right in the middle.

In-Person and Virtual sessions available! Book your "lunch date" now 😉

01/30/2026

🌿 Living With Chronic Illness Is More Than Physical 🌿

Chronic health conditions don’t just affect your body.
They touch your emotions, identity, relationships, and sense of safety—especially during the winter months.

You might be carrying:
• Grief for the life you imagined
• Anxiety about flares, illness, or uncertainty
• Guilt for needing rest or accommodations
• Frustration when others don’t understand
• Exhaustion from simply trying to keep going

Working with a therapist can help you:
🌿 Process the grief that often goes unspoken
🌿 Separate self-worth from productivity
🌿 Cope with anxiety, depression, and medical trauma
🌿 Build tools for pain, fatigue, and unpredictability
🌿 Reconnect with who you are beyond your diagnosis

Therapy isn’t about “giving up.”
It’s about receiving support in a reality that already asks a lot of you.

✨ We recently shared a blog with gentle tips for navigating chronic illness—especially during cold and flu season.

💛 Read more through the link in our bio.
📲 Call (847) 919-9096 to schedule

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400 Green Bay Road
Kenilworth, IL
60043

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Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm

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