Office Location

911 Church St., Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 919-9096

Parking

There is plenty of street parking and access to public transportation. Street parking is metered. There are also several nearby parking garages.

Entrance

When you arrive, you can enter the main door. There is a spacious waiting room. Have a seat, make yourself at home and your therapists will come greet you!

Peek Inside

Before going somewhere new, we know it can help to see where you are going! Take a look around. Make yourself at home. We want you to feel at home, safe, cared for, and loved at Inspire. Hopefully, our fresh office space reflects the appreciation we feel for you! We have comfortable, relaxing, private offices for you with tons of natural light.

It's 4:45 and it's dark. And somehow you're already thinking about bed. If your energy or mood dropped when the clocks changed, you're not imagining it! Shorter days can affect how we sleep, feel and function. Small things can help: morning light, a steady wake time, a little movement and one plan on the calendar with someone you like. If the heaviness lasts two weeks or more, or gets in the way of daily life, it's worth talking to someone. We're here. 💛 Call or text (847) 919-9096. #SeasonalAffectiveDisorder #SleepHealth #MoodSupport #SelfCareTips #MentalWellness #ChicagoCommunity #YouAreNotAlone #WinterBlues #MentalHealth #NorthShoreChicago
As we wrap up the fall season, we know there are a lot of unexpected injuries and set-backs. When you’re used to giving your all on the field, sitting on the sidelines can be hard. An injury can leave you missing your routine, your teammates, and something you love. You’re allowed to feel disappointed—and you deserve support through it. Brian Navitsky, a clinical intern at Inspire Counseling Center’s Evanston office, brings personal experience with high school and college football, including the challenges of a college sports injury. Those experiences inform his connection with athletes navigating pressure, setbacks, and change. 💚 Your worth reaches far beyond your sport. Contact Inspire Counseling Center to learn more about working with Brian. #AthleteMentalHealth #SportsInjury #StudentAthletes #Evanston #InspireCounselingCenter
🎃 Halloween is supposed to be FUN... but what if your child's brain experiences it differently? 👻 Masks. 🔔 Doorbells. 😱 Screaming. 🎨 Face paint. 🍬 Crowds. 🧙 Scratchy costumes. For some neurodivergent children, Halloween can feel like a sensory nightmare disguised as fun. Children with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing differences may experience sights, sounds, textures, and unexpected changes more intensely than other kids. And when their nervous systems become overwhelmed, it may look like refusal, irritability, withdrawal, or a full-blown meltdown. ❤️ Here's what we want parents to remember: Your child isn't necessarily trying to be difficult. They may be communicating that something feels difficult. So instead of insisting they wear the costume, stay out longer, or participate like everyone else, get curious. ✨ What feels uncomfortable? ✨ What would make this easier? ✨ How can we help them participate in a way that feels manageable? Maybe Halloween means three houses instead of thirty. Maybe it's a soft costume, noise-canceling headphones, or handing out candy from the comfort of home. And that's okay! Building resilience doesn't mean forcing children to tolerate overwhelming experiences. It means helping them understand their needs, practice coping skills, and gradually build confidence with our support. At Inspire Counseling Center, we help children and families navigate sensory sensitivities, emotional regulation, and the unique challenges of neurodivergence. 🧡 Because Halloween should be about making memories—not meeting expectations. 🎃 Save this post for Halloween night and share it with a parent who might need the reminder. #NeurodivergentKids #SensoryOverload #AutismParenting #ADHDParenting #SensoryFriendlyHalloween #HalloweenWithKids #Neurodiversity #ParentingTips #ChildMentalHealth #InspireCounselingCenter
🎃 ADHD + a bucket full of Halloween candy + no routine = WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?! 🍬👻 If you're parenting a child with ADHD, you know Halloween can be equal parts magical... and meltdown-inducing. 😅 But here's something that might surprise you: 🧠 It's not necessarily the sugar! Research hasn't found convincing evidence that sugar causes ADHD or consistently increases hyperactivity. The bigger challenge? EVERYTHING ELSE happening on Halloween! 🎃 Sensory overload from costumes, crowds, and noise 🍬 Excitement and difficulty controlling impulses ⏰ Disrupted routines and later bedtimes 👻 Big feelings when it's time to stop trick-or-treating ❤️ Difficulty transitioning from FUN to DONE! For kids with ADHD, that's a LOT for their brains to manage. So before you blame the candy or assume your child is misbehaving, consider whether they're simply overwhelmed. A little preparation, predictable boundaries, and plenty of patience can make a big difference. And remember: The goal isn't a perfect Halloween. It's helping our kids learn to navigate excitement, disappointment, and big emotions with our support. At Inspire Counseling Center, we help children with ADHD and their families develop tools for emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience. 💜 Because sometimes the sweetest thing you can give your child isn't another piece of candy. It's your understanding. 📲 Call or Text (847) 919-9096 #ADHDParenting #ADHDKids #HalloweenWithKids #ADHDAwareness #ParentingTips #EmotionalRegulation #NeurodivergentKids #ChildTherapy #InspireCounselingCenter