“It’s easier to build strong children, than to repair broken men.”
— Frederick Douglas

Jenille Gunter-Harlan, LPC, NCC, PEL

Are you struggling to find your place in this world; a place where you feel you belong? Do you have overwhelming thoughts of not being good enough or not being worthy of love & acceptance?

Allow me to help

My name is Jenille Gunter-Harlan and I am so glad you’re here! I help youth, adults, couples and families navigate emotions, life adjustments, stress management, anxiety, and depression.

I help my clients find positivity, confidence, self-worth and a sense of belonging by equipping them with the tools they need to quiet overwhelming thoughts, face difficult life stages and lean into their internal strength.

Many of today's approaches to family therapy and anxiety & depression fail to address the individuality and unique circumstances of each client, leading people to feel unseen, unheard and disconnected from their values & needs.

First, we will explore the thoughts & circumstances that are causing you to feel stuck. We will dive into past relationships, address connections between attachment styles & communication patterns and focus on how your internal thoughts impact your sense of self. Through our work together, you will gain tools to help you grow through what you go through.

My training in education settings, family systems, communication, emotional intelligence, and several other areas, will allow me to walk along side you & provide the tools you need.

  • I actively work with clients to achieve desired results of whole health goals through approaches such as, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.  I believe it is important to use a client-centered focus to truly engage people in effective, positive, and responsive therapy to improve interpersonal relationships and allow long-term progress and sustainable results.

  • I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and hold a Professional Educator License (PEL). I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology at Northern Illinois University and my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling at National-Louis University.

    I have 25+ years of experience working with youth and families through the education system and in community settings. During which, I have administered Risk of Harm criteria to determine suicide risk, implemented interventions, addressed social-emotional needs, and promoted career and post-high school planning.

    • $160 per session

    • In network with BCBS PPO & Aetna PPO

    • Sliding scale available; inquire to discuss further

Are you ready to take the first step?