Inspire

Hello! You are a welcomed guest. Make yourself at home. We will do everything we can to make you feel comfortable. Before we get to know you, we'll tell you a little bit about ourselves. At Inspire, we're not just “therapists” helping “clients.” We are people supporting people. We believe every person is whole and complete. You're not meant to do life on your own. You deserve support, connection, love and guidance. We are … 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 … 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. … Read More