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CEHD Community Counseling Services

The College of Education and Human Development's Community Counseling Services offers free counseling sessions for individuals, couples, and families. We also offer career counseling services. All services are provided by master's-level counselors-in-training under the supervision of fully licensed, doctoral-level counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists. 

Counselors meet with clients for six to twelve sessions of 50 minutes each. They are available to meet days, evenings, and weekends. Referrals are made for addiction issues and anger management issues. 

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We offer counseling sessions via tele-counseling (using video conferencing) as we as in-person sessions. Clients can choose their preference for counseling sessions. 

To start to the process to become a client, a phone intake will need to be completed by calling us at 708-534-4545. Our current hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Please leave a message with your name, number, and the best times to reach you. In addition, please let us know if you are seeking individual, vocational, family, or couples counseling. We will return your phone call as soon as possible. 

See below for additional information.

    Services Offered

    Community Counseling Services provides free counseling services for individuals, couples, and families, as well as career counseling services provided by master's-level counselors-in-training under the supervision of fully licenses, doctoral level counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists. 

    Couples

    • Child behavior
    • Couples/relationships
    • Separation/divorce conflicts
    • Parenting difficulties
    • Extended family problems
    • LGBTQIA+ issues

    Individuals

    • Depression
    • Stress reduction
    • Life transitions
    • Grief and mourning
    • Personal growth
    • Interpersonal issues

    Career

    • Career choices
    • Career transitions
    • Educational options
    • Workplace issues
    • Job dissatisfaction
    • Communication issues
    • Downsizing, layoffs, and outsourcing
    Counseling Service Guidelines

    The following guidelines apply:

    • Clients must be 18 years of age or older to receive individual counseling.
    • Clients must be 16 years of age (with initial involvement of a parent) or older to receive career counseling. 
    • Children are encouraged to participate in family counseling. 
    • There are no restrictions based on gender, race, sexual orientation, or financial situation. 
    • All counseling sessions are confidential. Counselors, however, are mandated by law to report a client who threatens to harm themselves or another, or any situation indicating physical or sexual abuse of minors. 
    • Sessions are taped for supervisory purposes. Clients remain anonymous to ensure confidentiality and privacy. 
    • Community Counseling Services does not accept DCFS or court mandated clients or families, clients with substance abuse problems, or severely mentally distressed clients. 
    Contact Us and Office Hours

    Counselors are available by appointment only. Call 708-534-4545 during office hours to make an appointment. 

    Please note that office hours are subject to change without notice. 

    Office hours, September through April
          Mondays through Thursdays: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
          Fridays: 10:00am through 1:00 pm

    Office hours, May through August
          Mondays through Thursdays: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

    The lab will be closed on the following dates:
          - Labor Day
          - Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday
          - The entire week of Christmas
          - The entire week of New Year's Eve
          - Presidents' Day
          - Memorial Day
          - Independence Day

    Driving Directions

    Driving Directions to GovState and the Community Counseling Services Lab

    From the North:
          - Take I-57 south to Exit 337, Stuenkel Road
          - At the exit stoplight, turn left onto Stuenkel Road
          - After approximately 2 1/2 miles, you will cross Governors Highway and then railroad tracks
          - After approximately 1/4 mile, you will see the entrance to GovState on your right

    From the South:
           - Take I-57 south to Exit 337, Stuenkel Road
           - At the exit stoplight, turn right onto Stuenkel Road
           - After approximately 2 1/2 miles, you will cross Governors Highway and then railroad tracks
           - After approximately 1/4 mile, you will see the entrance to GovState on your right    

    Parking and Walking Directions to the Community Counseling Services Lab
          - Turn into GovState and follow the access road for approximately one mile
          - Park in West Lot 1 or East Lot 1, the two lots closest to the main entrance; parking is free 
          - Enter through the main entrance, near the flagpoles
          - Walk straight, past the Welcome Desk, until you reach the main staircase and elevators
          - Take the stairs or elevator to the third floor
          - Walk straight ahead, through the double glass doors
          - Keep walking to the end of the hallway and turn left
          - Turn right at the first hallway you reach; the waiting room is the last door on your right
          - The room number is D34024; once inside, follow the instructions posted near the telephone 

    Student and Faculty Resources (Restricted)

    Faculty and current students, there are additional resources available in the GovState portal. Click here. Portal username and password will be required.