Depression Therapy

You deserve to be happy. Reignite Your Passion for Life.

Do you miss your smile? Don’t feel like your “old self” anymore? Everything seems grey and exhausting. You’re trying to push through, but you’re starting to feel like it’s not working.

You are a smart person. You know your feelings of depression, worthlessness, hopelessness impact everything in your life — your relationships, your work, your feelings about yourself, your sleeping, your physical health.

“That’s why you are here. The fact that you are looking for support, means there is hope! Hope for a happier, fuller, confident, free life!”

Depression Doesn’t Have to Be with You Forever. Give Us a Call Today to Get Started.


The benefits you’ll see from doing therapy at Inspire:

– You will feel heard and understood



– You will learn what “triggers” your depression and how to manage those “triggers”

– You will find motivation & energy
– You will create a clear plan for improving your mood
– You will begin to feel in control of your life
– You will start to feel freedom and peace
– You will feel confident in your decisions
– You will feel confident in yourself
– Your relationships will be more satisfying
– You will know you matter, just for being you
– You will be able to be present with the people you love
– You will be empowered to say no or speak up for yourself

What does the counseling process look like?

The counseling process is designed to help you understand your depression and empower you to live your best life, free of the things that hold you back. Together, with your therapist, you will learn how to address the things that “trigger” you, learn coping skills to do at home, and ways to reduce the physical symptoms of depression.

The first session will be approximately 60 minutes. There will be paperwork to complete and questions the therapist will ask to get to know you, your history, and your present situation. The second session is our unique formula for goal-setting. In this session, you will connect the desires of your goals with your heart and deeper desires in this life. The remainder of the sessions will then be working on skills to tackle the obstacles in the way of you living your best life. In order to see lasting results, a commitment to at least 8 weekly sessions is best. We are flexible and can work with different situations. However, to make an impact, it is important to recognize that change of any kind, requires attention and time. After your 8 sessions, you can work with your therapist to determine the next steps (reducing therapy to biweekly/monthly or terminating).

How much does therapy cost?

Counseling is a fee-for-service program. Inspire accepts insurance and offers in-network and out-of-network benefits. We are in-network with BCBS PPO, Humana, Aetna, and UnitedBehaviorHealthcare. We recommend at least an 8-week commitment to begin seeing lasting results.

All billing policies and information can be found by clicking this link to our Rates & Insurances page.

About Inspire Counseling Center

At Inspire, we don’t just focus on clinical symptoms–we focus on results. If you have something holding you back (anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship troubles, etc.), we have clinical tools to help. BUT, we don’t stop there. We want to INSPIRE you to live your best life. Our goal is that every client leaves a better person.

Why? We believe you are a gift to this world. We believe that inspiring one person to live their greatest life, will inspire another person. We believe the world will change with love, connection, and inspiration. One person at a time. Your role in this process is vital. When you get support for yourself or your family, you are doing your part in this community and world to spark change.

Take the next step. Start living your best life. Don’t wait any longer!

To book an appointment call (847) 919-9096 ext. 1 or email hello@inspirecounselingcenter.com.

How do I choose my Therapist?2024-01-24T17:27:07-06:00

You are welcome to search therapists by speciality type, location, service or insurance accepted by clicking here. 

We’re here to hold your hand! 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 find the right fit with the right professional for your unique situation and personality style.

To talk to a LIVE human (and part of our Inspire intake team!) just call us at (847) 919-9096 ext. 1 or email hello@inspirecounselingcenter.com

We can’t wait to help you find the right match and get you started!! It’s our favorite part.

What will the first session be like?2023-10-25T02:13:43-05:00

The first session lasts approximately 60 minutes. You’ll have paperwork to complete virtually before your session. The therapist will spend time introducing themselves and getting to know you, your story and your dreams. At the end, you’ll have the option to schedule your next session based upon your availability and goals. There is no pressure to book another session. We’re here for you to come and go as you need.
FOR MINORS UNDER 18: If the session is for a child 12 years or younger, the first session is just with the therapist and parent (s) or guardian. If the client is 12-18, we ask that a parent (or guardian) attend the first session for the first 10-15 minutes. The parent will be able to meet the therapist and help make the child feel comfortable.
PLEASE NOTE: Please share any concerns about your child with the therapist or Intake Team prior to the session— not in front of your child in the session. This is to protect your child and foster a positive start to therapy!

What will all the other sessions be like?2023-10-25T02:14:39-05:00

The second session is our unique formula for goal setting. In this session, your therapist will help you connect and understand what your heart really wants in this life. The remainder of the sessions will then be working on skills to tackle any obstacles in the way of you living your best life. In order to see lasting results, a commitment to at least 8 weekly sessions is recommended. However, we are flexible and can work with you to accommodate your schedule and goals.

FOR MINORS UNDER 18: Parents will not be required to attend the sessions but must be available for the last 10 minutes of the session in case the therapist would like to touch base with you or for any scheduling changes.

How much does therapy cost?2023-10-25T02:16:18-05:00

Counseling is a fee-for-service program. Inspire accepts insurance and offers in-network and out-of-network benefits. We are in-network with BCBS PPO, Humana, Aetna, and UnitedBehaviorHealthcare. All billing policies and information can be found by clicking this link to our Rates & Insurances page.

 

 

 

 

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✨ Meet Our New Therapist: Margaret Ingram, LCSW ✨

We’re honored to welcome Margaret Ingram, LCSW to the Inspire Counseling Center team! 💛

Margaret works with young adults, adults, and couples, bringing over 15 years of clinical experience in individual therapy, group therapy, and psychoeducation across outpatient and intensive treatment settings.

She supports clients navigating:
🌿 Anxiety disorders & OCD
🌿 Self-esteem and identity formation
🌿 Career difficulties & life transitions
🌿 Relationship and communication struggles
🌿 Couples therapy & specific phobias

Margaret blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and recovery principles to help clients identify and shift self-sabotaging beliefs and patterns—especially those impacting relationships, life goals, and overall well-being.

At the heart of her work is a commitment to creating safe, supportive, and energizing therapeutic spaces where clients can build insight, confidence, and meaningful change.

✨ Thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded, Margaret meets clients where they are while helping them move toward greater clarity and self-trust.

📍Now accepting new clients at our Evanston location
📲 call or TEXT (847) 919-9096 to schedule
✨ Meet Our New Therapist: Addie Nelson, LCSW ✨

We’re so excited to welcome Addie to the Inspire team! 💛

Addie works with adolescents, college students, young adults, adults, seniors, and couples, and brings a thoughtful, grounded approach to therapy that blends evidence-based care with genuine human connection.

She has extensive experience supporting clients with:
🌿 OCD & specific anxiety disorders
🌿 Phobias & perfectionism
🌿 ADHD & executive functioning
🌿 Chronic illness & life transitions
🌿 Grief & loss, mood disorders, and behavioral concerns

Addie’s passion for therapy is deeply personal. Having navigated anxiety, depression, and chronic illness herself, she understands how isolating it can feel to struggle internally while still trying to “function.” Her lived experience shapes how she shows up—with compassion, humility, and real understanding.

Her sessions are thoughtful but relaxed, structured without rigidity, and always centered on meeting you where you are. Addie incorporates CBT, DBT, ACT, and ERP for OCD and anxiety, while focusing just as much on practical tools and feeling truly seen.

✨ “I believe the bravest thing a person can do is ask for help.”

If you’re navigating anxiety, OCD, chronic illness, or a season of change, Addie would be honored to walk alongside you.

📍Now accepting new clients in our Northbrook location (or virtual) 
🔗 Call or TEXT (847) 919-9096 to schedule
January doesn’t have to be a reset.
It can be a gentle restart.

If this month feels heavy, slow, or emotionally loud—you’re not doing it wrong. January often brings reflection, pressure, and big feelings, even when the world expects “fresh starts.”

✨ It’s okay to:
• Move at your own pace
• Rebuild routines slowly
• Ask for help instead of pushing through

Your mental health matters just as much as your goals.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Our therapists and medication prescribers are here to support you—whether you’re looking for a place to talk, tools to cope, or help finding balance again.

💛 January is a great time to care for you—in whatever way you need.

📍Offices in Northbrook, Kenilworth, Evanston, Lake Forest & virtual
✅Insurances Accepted
📲(847)919-9096 call or text, to get started
Turning a new page in 2026 isn’t about becoming someone else.

It’s about coming back to yourself. 🌿

Counseling can help you rewrite the stories that say:
🌿“I’m too much.”
🌿“I’m not enough.”
🌿“It will never change.”

And for some people, medication can help too — not as a “fix,” but as support.
Sometimes it helps quiet the noise enough to do the deeper work.

For some people, it’s the bridge that makes healing possible.
✨ Healing is not a resolution.
✨It’s a relationship with yourself… and support can be part of that.

If you’re hoping to turn a new page in 2026, your next step doesn’t have to be perfect…

it just has to be yours.

💛 You deserve support.

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