About Our

Therapy/Counseling

Do you accept insurance?

Absolutely. Please ask about your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.

(Did you know? In order to use your health care benefits, any counselor will have to diagnose you with a mental illness. This means if you seek help for a life crisis such as relationship difficulties, empty nest issues, job loss, etc. your record will indicate a mental illness diagnosis for the rest of your life. Your benefits may also be very limited and not allow you the neccessary time to work through your issues.)

What if I don’t have insurance?

NOVO: Renewing Joy in Life offers adult, adolescent and child sessions at reduced fees and payment plans!

Get more details by calling the NOVO information line at 630-297-3617. Reduced fee space is limited so don’t delay!

What is your expertise?

Our counseling team has a broad range of experience. All counselors have advanced education and expertise in adult, adolescent, and/or child therapy. Each counselor specializes in areas that range from individual, couple, family, and group therapy.

What is your philosophy on counseling those with relationship problems?

Although we provide traditional couple therapy, our philosophy is that individual issues are at the root of relationship problems. We believe that by allowing both individuals in the relationship to experience the necessary healing and counseling on their own, they will be more equipped to restore the relationship. Periodic joint sessions allow the couple to address indentified individual issues that impact their couple dynamic.

About Our

Therapists/Counselors

Who are Clinical Social Workers?

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) provide mental health services for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders in individuals, couples, families, and groups. They are committed to delivering quality mental health services and making them available to everyone.

What kinds of services do Clinical Social Workers provide?

Their services include; psychotherapy, counseling, consultation, supervision and training, administration of mental health agencies and clinics, and private practice settings.

Who do Clinical Social Workers work with?

Clinical Social Work services are provided to children and adults of all ages from all parts of society and from all income brackets.

What are the qualifications of Clinical Social Workers?

Clinical Social Workers have a Masters Degree (MSW or MA) or a Doctorate (Ph.D. or DSW) from an accredited graduate school of social work. To be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois, one must have obtained a masters or doctoral degree from an accredited school of social work, document 3,000 hours of clinical practice supervised by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and pass the state LCSW exam.

About our Group

Experiences

What are Group Experiences?

NOVO’s group experiences include; interactive workshops and roundtable discussion groups that are led by dynamic professional facilitators.

What is a Workshop?

Workshops are activity-focused groups that include many handouts and group activities. Workshops are a really fun way to learn, grow, and renew joy in life.

What is a Roundtable?

Roundtables are discussion groups that focus on a specific issue/experience shared by all participants within the group. For example, Men in Divorce is a roundtable specifically for men who are struggling with issues in their divorce.

What is My Time Committment?

Time committments for any of these groups can range from one session, multiple sessions, or an entire weekend session. These groups are developed to fit your lifestyle and can be very flexible.

What is the Cost?

Cost varies depending on the topic of the group session and also the length of time these group sessions will meet.