Womencare unequivocally stands against the violence, oppression, and injustice perpetrated on Black and Brown people by White individuals and institutions. The intergenerational infliction of trauma continues to do harm. Racism kills. Racism kills by the systems of oppression designed to keep Black and Brown people down. Read more.
We welcome people of all races, ethnic groups, religions, genders, sexual orientations and abilities. Womencare is located in an ADA accessible building.
Founded by Laurie Kahn (she/her), MFA, LCPC in 1978, Womencare Counseling & Training Center is committed to cultivating, encouraging and sustaining healthy relationships with self, others, family and community. Our skilled therapists offer individual, relationship and family counseling aimed at restoring life’s meaning and the capacity to form healthy relationships. Collaboration, mutuality and careful pacing are key to our relational approach. Whether you are a trauma survivor, or coming in for support around other life challenges, we understand that the decision to enter therapy is an important one. To inquire about our fees and services, or to schedule an initial appointment, please contact our intake counselor: scheduling@womencarecounseling.com.
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Check out this upcoming Mindfulness group from Priya Kapoor!
(Text in photo 1- This 6-week Mindfulness Group will teach the principles of DBT Mindfulness, with time to practice and discuss each of them. The focus will be on finding out how these skills can be most helpful to you, and how they can best fit into your day to day life. You will be using accessible, effective skills by the first week.
Please contact Priya directly for the starting date of the next group!
Priya Kapoor, LCSW has been a therapist for 20 years, and has taught DBT to groups and individuals for the past 8 years. She has practiced mindfulness for decades, and is especially skilled at demystifying Mindfulness and making it useful for average people in their daily lives.
Priya accepts several major insurance plans, and also offers a generous sliding scale. Interested clients can call her at 847-475-7003, extension 300, or email her at pkapoor@womencarecounseling.com.
Text in photo 2-About mindfulness
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a skills-based therapeutic model which helps us understand how our thoughts, emotions, physical responses, and behaviors are interconnected and affect each other. It blends evidence-based mental health treatment principles with traditional Buddhist concepts and practices. DBT helps people learn to manage their emotional responses, change problematic behavioral patterns, and improve their communication skills and relationships.
Mindfulness is a core concept within DBT. It includes effective skills for decreasing judgmental thinking, emotional reactivity, and avoidant behaviors. People who practice mindfulness skills experience lower anxiety, improved mood, increased self-compassion, and fewer unhelpful behavioral responses.) ... See MoreSee Less
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Be well, all, as we manage this heat wave together!
Please check out these tips from the city of Evanston around managing heat- as well as a list of local cooling centers.
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Weather can be unpredicatable. See the Red Cross severe storm safety tips to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your home. The City of Evanston encourages checking the National Weather Service for...Comment on Facebook
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Happy Juneteenth! Fur further info about this holiday, please check out some of these posts below!
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Juneteenth
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Juneteenth is a time to gather as a family, reflect on the past and look to the future. Discover ways to celebrate this African American cultural tradition of music, food and freedom.Comment on Facebook