We’ve been waiting for you!
Hi there! We’ve been waiting for you! Whether you are 3 years old, or 103 years old–we are excited to meet you.
Not sure how this works? Not sure which therapist would be best? No worries–we will personally walk you through the process. Either the Office Manager (Jackie), or Owner (Lauren) will make sure you are comfortable to get started.
Taking this next step, brings you closer to feeling freedom, joy & living your very best in this one-and-only life. Don’t wait any longer!
Lauren Schifferdecker, MA, LCPC
Owner, Speaker, Therapist
You are in good hands at Inspire. Lauren will personally see to it! She’s obsessed with excellence for each client. Lauren founded Inspire as part of her mission to help people live their best life. She’s also a Northbrook-native and is deeply dedicated to the North Shore community.
Read more about Lauren here.
Becky Freeman-Murray, MA LCPC, Clinical Director
Children (4-13 years), Autism, Parenting, Couples, Men, Adults (35 + years) , Lyme Disease, Auto-Immune Disease, Health issues
Do you need some direction? Guidance? Not sure if what you’re doing is right or not? Becky is highly-effective at helping clients determine what works for them, and their game-plan for moving forward.
Read more about Becky here.
Gretchen Zagzebski, MEd, LPC
Children (4-12), Adolescents (13-19), Adults (20-30s), Families, Parents, Young Couples, Pre-Marital Counseling
Do you want to be understood? Respected? Gently guided with clear activities and exercises to create a concrete plan? Gretchen is highly-regarded by both children, adolescents AND their parents–which is no small feat! She grew up in the North Shore and “gets” it.
Read more about Gretchen here.
Pam Matos, MS, LCPC
Children (5-12), Adolescents (13-19), Adults (20-75), Couples, Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Grief & Loss
Do you feel like you’re in crisis? Are you feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start? Whether it’s for you, your child, or your relationship, Pam has the experience and encouragement to help you feel confident and back on track. She brings crisis experience from hospitals, medical centers, Autism centers as well as private counseling centers. She’s got you!
Read more about Pam here.
Cyndi Benner, MA, LPC
Women, Moms, Parenting, Trauma, Faith-Based Christian Counseling, Health Concerns
Are you struggling with difficult or traumatic memories? Challenged in parenting? Or maybe you’re looking for a therapist who can provide a Christian perspective (Note: faith-based counseling is only offered upon the client’s request, we respect and serve all faiths).
Cyndi is “trauma certified” with real-life experience to bring a gentle and safe space for clients to heal and thrive.
Read more about Cyndi here.
Dana Spehlmann, MS, RN, LPC, Health & Wellness Consultant
Postpartum, Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Parenting, Autoimmune, Prenatal, Postnatal, Grief & Loss
Struggling with your health, weight, or medication management? Are you a new mom challenged with nursing, hormonal changes, or self-care? Dana offers a highly-coveted combo of medial + mental health knowledge, as a Registered Nurse at Northwestern and a therapist at Inspire.
Read more about Dana here.
Jackie Roberts, Office Manager
Need help picking a therapist, verifying your insurance, or want some pricing info? Jackie has your answer. We call her the cruise director! She is a big part of our team. She meets weekly with the therapists and knows them very well, to help you choose the right fit.
You’ll get a kind, helpful, caring professional–who is part of our community and team — dedicated to help make your experience the best we can!
Reach her directly at info@inspirecounselingcenter.com (847) 919-9096 ext. 1
Don’t waste any more of your precious life, get started today!