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Choosing a therapist is a very personal experience. Scrolling through bios is helpful, but there’s a lot you can’t tell just by reading on the internet. Our Therapist Matchmakers are here to help build your support team with the right professionals for your unique personality style, location and schedule.

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✨ Please join us in welcoming our newest Northwestern University Clinical Intern, Patrick “Pat” Cecil, MHP! ✨

Pat is currently completing his graduate training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University and brings a warm, thoughtful, and collaborative approach to his work. He enjoys supporting college students, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, OCD, depression, perfectionism, and questions around identity, relationships, and life direction.

Before pursuing counseling, Pat studied Microbiology and French at the University of Michigan and later lived in France, where he taught English to high school students. His experiences working with adolescents and exploring different cultures helped shape his passion for supporting others through growth, stress, and identity development.

Pat also holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Chicago and has conducted research at Northwestern University focused on cognitive aging. Through this work, he developed a deep appreciation for listening to people’s stories and creating space for meaningful reflection and understanding.

In therapy, Pat brings warmth, curiosity, humor, and honesty. He is passionate about creating an affirming space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and has a special interest in working with those experiencing OCD, including intrusive thoughts and compulsive patterns.

👫Serving: College Students, Young Adults, and Adults
📚Anxiety, OCD, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Intimacy and Sexuality, and Perfectionism
🏣 Working in Evanston (and virtual) 

Clients can expect a supportive, respectful environment where they feel heard and empowered to grow. 💛

We’re so excited to have him as part of the Inspire team!
#ClinicalInternship #MentalHealthCounseling #NorthwesternUniversity #AnxietySupport #OCDRecovery #LGBTQIAAffirming #YoungAdultTherapy #EvanstonTherapist #DepressionHelp #TherapyJourney
✨ Please join us in welcoming our new Northwestern University Clinical Intern, Liliana Salas, MHP! ✨

Liliana brings a deeply compassionate and personal approach to her work, supporting children, adolescents, young adults, parents, and families through life’s many transitions. She has a special passion for working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationship stress, and adoption-related experiences.

As an adoptee herself, Liliana offers a unique and meaningful perspective on identity, attachment, and belonging. Her own life experiences—combined with her clinical training at Northwestern University—allow her to connect with clients in a genuine, empathetic, and supportive way.

👫 Serving: Children, Adolescents, College Students, Young Adults, New Mothers, Adults, Parents, and Families. 

📚Specializing in: Anxiety, Depression, Women’s Issues, Relationship Stress, Trauma, Self-Esteem, Disordered Eating, Addictions, Stressful Life Transitions, Childhood Adversity, ADHD, and Adoption-Related Concerns, including Attachment and Bonding.

🏣 Working in Northbrook office 

Liliana integrates evidence-based approaches including CBT, person-centered therapy, trauma-informed care, and attachment-focused work. She also brings a holistic lens to therapy, emphasizing the connection between mind and body, shaped by her background in fitness and wellness.

Clients working with Liliana can expect warmth, authenticity, and a safe space to feel seen, heard, and supported. 💛

We’re so excited to have her as part of our Inspire team! 

#ClinicalIntern #NorthwesternUniversity #MentalHealthSupport #AnxietyHelp #TraumaInformed #AdoptionSupport #ChildAndFamilyTherapy #CBTTherapy #NorthbrookTherapist #WellnessJourney
🌸 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). 

#SpringTryouts #AthleteMentalHealth #SportsPsychology #StudentAthlete #MentalPerformance #ControlTheControllables #InspireCounselingCenter #ETHS
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 @corepoweryoga!! 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 

#TherapistSpotlight #MentalHealthMatters #Northbrook,IL  #InspireCounseling #MeetTheTeam #WomenSupportingWomen #CounselingServices #TherapistLife #WellnessJourney #Kenilworth #Local Business #LocalTherapist #FamilyOwned #BookASession #corepoweryoga
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