Inspire

Hi there! Choosing a therapist is a personal experience. Below you can "meet" each therapist. You'll see their experience, but more importantly their personality and style. While each therapist brings unique gifts and style, you can rest assured we all have the same mission: to help you live your best life. At Inspire, we don’t just focus on clinical symptoms–we focus on results. If you have something holding you back (anxiety, … Read more

Take your team or group to the next level Want to improve your group? Personally or professionally-take it to the next level with a motivational speaker. Empower your group with fresh ideas, renewed enthusiasm and clear steps to take. Professional & entertaining speakers are affordable and passionate about your group seeing results -- effectively and quickly. What kind of groups use motivational speakers? Businesses & Entrepreneurs Spark enthusiasm with your team to improve your business. With specific support for positive communication (live and electronic), staff development, working from home efficiently, networking skills, sales, motivation, grit, morale, setting goals, work-life balance for parents, empowering women in the workplace or simply bring your group closer together. Places we've spoken: TEDx, Northwestern Mutual , GCG Financial's Women's Networking, Northbrook Public Library  ***   Moms & Parents  Equip yourself with research & tools to handle "hot topics" with your kids. How to handle screen time, … Read more

Inspire Counseling Center's owner, Lauren Schifferdecker and therapists are trusted clinical resources for news publications. As part of Inspire's mission to spread love, connection and inspiration to change the word, Lauren shares content, expert articles and interviews in the media. Lauren especially likes inspiring "Women Who Want It All" to have amazing careers, loving partners, health, families, businesses and have fun along the way!! When women are empowered, with love, connection and inspiration, the world changes. Also, when one woman lives her best life, she inspires another woman to do the same--and the world becomes a more beautiful place. Lauren Schifferdecker, MA, LCPC is interviewed prior to her TEDx talk and shares some of her tips about handling arguments in relationships. Just for fun, Lauren Schifferdecker was featured in TLC's "Take Home Chef" with Curtis Stone. In this episode, Lauren surprises her husband, John, with a gourmet meal to show her gratitude … Read More