Cherry Hill Counseling

Cherry Hill Counseling Cherry Hill Counseling provides services to people of all ages and needs for individual, family, group, and couples counseling.

We have locations in Lake Zurich, McHenry, Vernon Hills, Grayslake, and Wheaton.

04/30/2026

There's a version of courage nobody talks about enough.
It's not the dramatic kind. It's the quiet decision to stop pretending you have it all figured out and ask for help from someone who actually knows how to give it.
That's what Luke Brushchuk does at Cherry Hill Counseling. He meets people in the middle of the hard stuff and walks through it with them.
If something has been weighing on you, you don't have to keep carrying it alone. We're here.

04/29/2026

This month we gave you tools. Breathing techniques, body-based resets, the science behind why stress feels the way it does.
Now we're pulling back the curtain.
We asked our Cherry Hill therapists how they personally handle stress.
Watch the video and tell us in the comments: What's been your most useful tool this month?

04/28/2026

At some point, a lot of us quietly stopped letting people in.
Not because anything went wrong. Just because life got full and it started feeling easier to handle things alone.
But there's a difference between managing and actually feeling okay. And most people who are "fine" are just very good at managing.
Real connection, one person who genuinely knows you, changes the baseline. Not just emotionally. Physically. Your body responds to being known.
If that feels far away right now, Cherry Hill is a good place to start.

04/23/2026

There's a version of you that isn't exhausted by your own thoughts.
Therapy doesn't create that version. It helps you stop burying it.
If you've been putting it off, waiting for the right time or a good enough reason, this is a reminder that the wait rarely makes it easier. It usually just makes it longer.
Cherry Hill would love to help you take that first step.

Looking for a therapist? Here are a few questions you’re allowed to ask.What question would you add to the list? ...
04/22/2026

Looking for a therapist? Here are a few questions you’re allowed to ask.

What question would you add to the list?

04/21/2026

If you've ever gone to bed exhausted but still felt tense, this is worth two minutes of your time.
Progressive muscle relaxation is a research-backed technique that helps your body physically release stress. You tense each muscle group, hold it, then let go. That simple contrast teaches your nervous system what calm actually feels like.
Lara Ali from Cherry Hill Counseling walks you through the full sequence in this week's Tip Tuesday video. No equipment. No experience needed. Just your body and a few slow breaths.
Watch it. Then share it with someone who hasn't slept well in a while.

04/16/2026

You don't need a crisis to start therapy. Curiosity is enough. Julie at Cherry Hill Counseling breaks down 3 myths keeping you away.

04/14/2026

Have you ever felt stuck in anxiety even when nothing was "wrong"?

Your vagus nerve might be part of the answer.

This week's Tip Tuesday video explains what the vagus nerve does, why it matters for mental health, and one simple way to start supporting it today.

No jargon. No overwhelm. Just something practical you can use.

Watch and share with someone who needs a reset this week.

Wondering what a first counseling session is actually like? Save this for when “maybe I should start therapy” becomes “m...
04/13/2026

Wondering what a first counseling session is actually like?

Save this for when “maybe I should start therapy” becomes “maybe I’m ready.”

04/13/2026

Stress is one of the most common things people bring into therapy. It's also one of the most misunderstood.

Before you try to manage it, it helps to know what you're actually dealing with.

This week's Tip Tuesday video from Cherry Hill Counseling walks through what stress is, where it comes from, and why your body responds the way it does.

Two minutes. Worth it.

Watch and share with someone who could use a little clarity this week.

For the person who has been therapy-curious for a while now…
04/08/2026

For the person who has been therapy-curious for a while now…

04/07/2026

Taking a break is not falling behind. It’s part of how you keep going.

A lot of us were taught to push through, stay productive, and keep giving, even when our minds and bodies are asking for pause. But small breaks taken consistently can support your focus, energy, and capacity far more than waiting until you’re completely drained.

Today’s Tip Tuesday reminder: plan your breaks with the same care you give your responsibilities.

What helps you reset during the day?

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61 S Old Rand Road
Lake Zurich, IL
60047

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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