Counseling at &Rise
FREE counseling services available to women in Illinois!
What is Counseling?
Counseling involves working with a mental health counselor or clinical mental health counselor on a specific issue for a limited amount of time.
Counseling can help you identify stressors and provide practical tools you can use to manage stress.
Counselors are legally prohibited by licensing guidelines to discuss their personal experiences with trauma and abuse, as well as their faith and spirituality, with their clients.
How does counseling help you with general issues like anxiety and depression?
Our licensed counselors help you manage general issues such as anxiety and depression. They also specialize in mindfulness and holistic practices.
Extra support as you step into your healing journey
Learn skills to regulate your nervous system
Provide a nonjudgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors
Promotes an atmosphere of healthy change
Who benefits from Counseling?
You might benefit from counseling if you…
Feel stuck in negative thoughts and actions
Repeat unhealthy relationship patterns
Have a sense that something is “off” in your life but can’t pinpoint the cause
Gravitate towards toxic people and choices
Sacrifice your own needs for others wants
Have a history of abuse and trauma
Frequently Asked Questions
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1:1 mindfulness-based counseling sessions through &Rise are 50 minutes long and is short-term. We offer women 10 free sessions to get them started.
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All sessions will occur virtually via a secure online portal.
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Due to licensing guidelines, currently &Rise only offers free counseling to residents of the U.S. state of Illinois. If you do not live in Illinois, please consider joining one of our support groups, which are not bound by the same licensing restrictions.
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&Rise offers FREE mindfulness-based counseling through a third-party provider.
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Cost should not be a barrier to receiving support and information to help you escape and recover from trauma and abuse. &Rise is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. As such, support groups, counseling, and other services are supported by donor donations and fundraising efforts.
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If you are interested and able, we would be grateful for your contributions – donations can be made when securing your spot ticket on Eventbrite. You could also support our organization by becoming a volunteer, donating money or free services, or sharing our social media posts.
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Signing up for free counseling through &Rise is easy! Simply complete this confidential online form, and &Rise staff will contact you within 2-3 days to get you started on your healing journey.
