Eating disorder recovery requires an approach that addresses emotional, medical, and nutritional needs. A vital part of one’s treatment team includes a Registered Dietitian. Midwest’s Hannah Gruenewald sheds some light on one issue that shows up constantly in our work with clients: difficulties with digestion. Author: Hannah Gruenwald, MS, RD, LD Disordered or chaotic eating […]
Warmth. Integrity. Humor.
Composed of exceptional, compassionate, and highly trained therapists, Midwest Counseling & Diagnostics is an outpatient group mental health practice dedicated to providing the most current research-backed techniques and treatment in a safe, accepting environment. With every client, we bring warmth, humor, and integrity to counseling and treatment. Working collaboratively with clients and other healthcare providers, our clinicians offer specialized, streamlined care with consistency and follow-through. We focus on resilience, strengths, and an ongoing process of growth for both our clients and ourselves. Midwest Counseling is committed to empowering you.
Individual Therapy
We work with you in individual therapy to identify your goals for treatment. We use an evidence-based approach to help you move closer to the life you would like to live and see a path to get there.
Group Therapy & Skills Training
Psychological Testing
We provide psychological testing for children, adolescents, and adults, including cognitive assessments, learning disorder assessments,
and many more.
Nutritional Counseling
Our nutritional counseling embraces a philosophy of balance, variety, and moderation to guide people from fear-based food choices to freedom-based food choices.
Consultation & Training
Ongoing learning and diverse perspectives provide the best opportunity for therapists to grow personally and professionally.
Our Team
Our therapists are among the most experienced and highly trained in the Chicagoland area, with expertise in many areas of treatment. More importantly, we combine that expertise with a mission to be an empathetic, non-judgmental partner to you on your path—wherever it may lead.
We work with you to develop skills to cope, gain higher levels of self-understanding, and take steps toward the life you want. It is within your reach.
What We Treat
Addiction
- Alcohol & substance abuse
- Process addiction
- Sex addiction
- Gambling addiction
- Shopping addiction
Eating Disorders
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Emotional/mindless eating
- Night eating
- Nutritional rehabilitation
Trauma and Grief/Loss
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Abuse/violence
- Accidents and illnesses
- Death
- Military
- First Responders
Anxiety and Depression
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Bipolar disorders
- Personality disorders
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Relationships
- Work/Life balance
- Couples counseling
- Family therapy
- Relationship conflicts
- LGBTQAI+ issues
Transition
- Marriage
- Divorce
- Career change
- Young adulthood
- Relocation
- Parenthood
- Caregiving
How We Treat
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6 Fun & Easy Dorm Room Snacks!
Back to school can be a particularly stressful time of year! Students are going off to college for the first time, living in dorms, meeting new people, finding the dining hall, figuring out schedules, or deciding what clubs to join. To keep energy up and ensure bodies are getting what they need, sometimes the need […]