The Juniper Center provides expert, individualized care by 30 therapists in five Chicagoland locations, specializing in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, diverse sexuality and gender identities, and relationship and family therapy.
Founded by Dr. Margo Jacquot in 1996, The Juniper Center provides counseling and psychotherapy, psychiatry and medication management, therapeutic yoga and movement therapy, nutrition consultation, and psychological testing services for all ages.
Trauma can come in the form of a life-threatening experience, exposure to threatening circumstances, or certain types of abuse.
Learn more about the individual counseling and therapy services provided here at The Juniper Center.
Couples, families, and other relationships come in every shape, variety and dynamic. The Juniper Center takes great care in approaching your needs in a flexible, compassionate and effective manner.
The Juniper Center is a long-time leader in providing appropriate and affirming therapy for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ).
We understand how complex and complicated addiction can be. We also understand that addiction is not a weakness.
We are here to help you or someone you love heal from symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, substance abuse, relationship issues and more, plus individual, family and group counseling and holistic health classes, all in a calm, inviting and peaceful atmosphere. And we work at the forefront of brain science for evidence-based results.
We’re here to help answer questions about insurance, appointment availability, and finding the right counselor.
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September is National Recovery Month. 2019 Marks the 30th year of this important initiative to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who recover. This year’s theme is theme is Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Are Stronger. The theme acknowledges the community impact of addiction…
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