The Juniper Center is here to help you or someone you love to heal from symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, substance abuse, relationship issues and more.
Find individual, family and group counseling and holistic health classes, all in a calm, inviting and peaceful atmosphere.
We work at the forefront of brain science to provide evidence-based results for you.
Trauma changes your brain. For some, talking about a past trauma is retraumatizing. Find a treatment approach that’s right for you.
Couples, families, and other relationships come in every shape and dynamic. You can trust us to approach your needs in a flexible, compassionate and effective manner.
Whether what’s troubling you is related to your sexuality or gendering or not, here you’ll find therapists who fully understand the LGBTQ+ communities.
Addiction is not a weakness. It does not need to define or ruin your life or that of a loved one.
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.
Finding the right counselor is a key to your success. Learn more about our therapists to find a good fit for you.
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