Welcome to
Astute Counseling & Wellness Services!
“A One-Stop-Shop for Mental Health and Wellness.”
Our Mission: Comprehensive Care
Astute Counseling & Wellness Services
Welcome to Astute Counseling and Wellness Services, a comprehensive practice that combines both clinical services and a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. Taking care of yourself and your mental health is crucial for a happy and fulfilling life. It’s important to remember that optimal mental health is just as imperative as physical health. We believe at Astute Counseling and Wellness Services that there MUST to be a comprehensive approach to well-being incorporating many aspects of care in our treatment planning. In addition to having over 20 therapists who specialize in a variety of mental health concerns for individual, couple and group therapy, we have expanded our services into a full wellness center to incorporate more options to live a healthy and happy life. We are proudly the first to pioneer the idea of a “One-Stop-Shop” for mental and physical wellness which, Owner and Head Clinician Rebecca E Tenzer, truly believes is the recipe for success when it comes to overall wellness.
Our expansion into a full wellness center now includes services as massage therapy, acupuncture, cupping, sound, immersion therapy, vibrational sound therapy, yoga, meditation, mindfulness classes, workshops and reiki, all performed by professions with a background in behavioral health. Whether you’re looking to focus on treating a mental health concern, primarily looking to unwind and distress or if you’re interested in just becoming your best self possible, Astute Counseling and Wellness Services is your “One-Stop-Shop” for all things mental health and wellness.
Come and relax, rejuvenate and head over the the retail store to purchase recommended enhancements to your services (see our online retail store in the menu bar or stop on in to purchase journals, planners, targeted supplemental work for therapy, our “couples corner” with sex, intimacy and communication products, candles, beauty items, bath and essential oils, organic teas, self care routines, vision boards, sleep routines, daily affirmations and yoga necessities. Stop by and grab a freshly pressed juice to enjoy in our beautiful outdoor green space as you self reflect upon your journey with us!
Therapies & Treatments
Anxiety, Panic and Depression Therapy
Family Therapy
Trauma Therapy
Couples Therapy
Grief Therapy
LGBTQIA+ Therapy
Disordered Eating
Autism Spectrum
Disorder
ADHD
Life Transitions and Career Stress
Astute Counseling & Wellness Services Can Help!
Have you ever found yourself:
- Feeling anxious about COVID and the uncertainty of the future?
- Worrying about employment and finances?
- Noticing more medical symptoms related to anxiety?
- Feeling the “Quarantine Blues” or other symptoms of depression?
- Anxious or overwhelmed about life post-pandemic?
- Unhappy or lonely?
- Not feeling like yourself but unable to pinpoint the exact reason?
- Having trouble concentrating or focusing on daily tasks?
- Unable to sleep at night due to "racing thoughts" that are difficult to turn off?
- Unable to find happiness in previously enjoyable tasks?
- Struggling with eating disorders, body image or self esteem?
- A clinical or self diagnosis relating to neurodiversity?
- Experiencing issues with LGBTQIA+ and sexual health, including gender identity and affirming needs
- New to Chicago and unsure how to make the city your new home?
- Feeling stressed and overwhelmed with the demands of work or school?
- Unsure of your career path, family planning or future goals in general?
- Struggling with Substance Use Disorder issues (alcohol, drugs)
- Dealing with recent life changes and or transitions that are difficult to cope with?
- Challenged by your relationships with friends, co-workers, peers, significant others and or marriage?
- Having a difficult time making friends, being social or unsure where to start the process?
- Lacking in self care, fitness and or health motivation?
- Experiencing grief after losing a loved one or failed relationship?
- Unable to complete daily tasks, maintain relationships and or preform at work due to a change in mood?
- Unable to effectively cope with the unique challenges of managing a blended family?
- Experiencing panic attacks causing a disruption in your daily life?
- Considering gender reassignment surgery?
- Unsure what is wrong but know that you are unhappy and feeling unfulfilled in life?
- Struggling with societal or systemic concerns?
- Anxiety or depression with regards to politics or the future of our country?
Why Choose Us?
Asking for help is actually a sign of strength.
Don’t go through the motions of your days, wondering if things will eventually get better. Seeking professional help, like the customized therapeutic approaches offered at Astute Counseling Services, can help you understand your feelings of helplessness, formulate a plan for dealing with challenges, and start a journey to a happier, more fulfilling life.
It takes strength to change your life. I’m here to help you to process your emotions, manage difficult situations, and cope with circumstances that may seem beyond your control.
Meet Our Team
Professional Therapists
REBECCA E TENZER
MAT, MA, LCSW, CCTP, CGCS, CCATP, CCFT OWNER AND HEAD CLINICIAN
trauma, depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, grief, women’s issues, fertility/infertility, sexual dysfunction, life/college/career transitions, stress management, family planning, parenting and couple/family therapy.
*Currently not accepting new patients.
KARINA TOVAR
MSW, LCSW
Depression, Anxiety, Those seeking therapy services for the first time, Trauma, Family Dynamics, Cultural sensitivity, Spirituality, Work/life balance, Life transitions, Managing stress, Couples counseling and interpersonal relationships .
KIMBERLY THOMAS
MA, LPC, RBT, CCTP I, CCTP II CERTIFIED
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Life transitions, and Interpersonal issues.
AMI GOETZ
MA, TIC, PEL
depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, sexual assault, life transitions, grief, disabilities, and relationships.
Jenna Cronin
MA, LCSW
Depression (competent with suicidal ideation and self harm), trauma and anxiety, personality disorders, life transitions and interpersonal struggles.
NAHIME G. AGUIRRE
MA, LSW, ASDCS
anxiety, depression, panic disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Cognitive delays, Tourette’s, OCD, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI).
ZACH MCCARTHY
MA, LPC
Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal ideation, Autism, ADHD, Life transitions and with clients of different cultural and socio-economic background, Couples counseling and interpersonal relationships.
GREGORY ERICKSON
LCSW, CDMDTP
depression, anxiety, grief, problem substance use, insomnia, relationship distress and difficulties adjusting to stressful life circumstances in work and home life, trauma, abuse, or domestic violence, couples counseling and interpersonal relationships.
MARGARET ANNUNZIATA
MA, CCATP
depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, life transitions, societal concerns, couples counseling and interpersonal relationships, grief.
MARCELLE KARWOWSKI
MA, LPC
anxiety, depression, panic, grief, trauma, life transitions, stress and coping.
ALEXI PETERS
MA, LCPC, CST (IN TRAINING)
depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, eating disorders, body image, LGBTQIA+ and sexual health, including gender identity and affirming needs.
JOSH FRACCARO
MSW
Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Eating disorders, Trauma, ADHD, Life-transitions, Relationships, Low self-esteem, College/grad school adjustment, Communication issues and athletic and performance psychology, couples counseling and interpersonal relationships.
ALLIE CETINA
CCTP, CCFP, CGCS, CAGCS
Trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, social stressors, relationship difficulties, college/life after college stressors, job dissatisfaction and those questioning their identity.
JENNA JABLONSKI
MA, LPC, CCTP, CCFP, CADC
Depression (competent with suicidal ideation and self harm), trauma and anxiety, personality disorders, life transitions and interpersonal struggles.
DAVE SATTERWHITE
MA, CADC THERAPIST
Anxiety, Depression, Grief and loss, Trauma and Addictions.
EMILY HENDRICKS
MA, LCSW, CCTP, CCFP
Anxiety, Panic, Complex trauma, Depression, Grief, Stress, Low self-esteem, and life/college/career transitions, couples counseling and interpersonal relationships, lack of connection, disrupted family dynamics, infidelity, communication and sexual issues.
ANNIE DOLAN
MA LPC
Complex grief/bereavement, couple counseling (complex couples) and interpersonal relationshups, parenting, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, women’s and men’s issues and family or work-life imbalances.
MONICA SMILEY
MA, LCSW, BCBA
Anxiety, Depression, Panic, Adjustment disorders, Life transitions, Societal/systemic concerns and interpersonal relationships.
CHELSEA ALARCON
MA, LPC, CCFP
depression, anxiety, panic, couples therapy and interpersonal relationships, fertility/infertility, family planning, women’s health issues, adjusting to parenthood, career dissatisfaction, trauma, domestic violence etc
*Currently not accepting new patients.
Astute Counseling & Wellness Services Can Help!
Our Psychotherapy Objective
When you’re feeling emotionally challenged, even the simplest of tasks can be overwhelming. Asking for help can bring up feelings of shame, anxiety and depression. It’s important to understand that asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness.
Astute Counseling Services offers targeted psychotherapy methods and research based cognitive behavioral therapy to guide individuals, couples and families on a self-discovery journey to feeling better and learning effective ways of coping with diverse situations. Head clinician and owner of the practice, Rebecca E. Tenzer M.A.T., M.A., L.C.S.W., CCTP, CGCS uses her more than 16 years of education and therapeutic experience to help individuals take the first step toward healing.
