Chicago Holistic Counseling

Introduction: Experience The Next Level of Counseling This is not your average counseling. Though we are trained and degreed in psychological techniques, we tailor your work to your specific goals and needs. We are trained in Mindfulness Meditation and holistic techniques that will assist you in getting to the root of the patterns to heal and change them. We create a safe and compassionate environment for you to discover what will help you to lead a happier and more relaxed life. You can have the life that you want and we are here to support you along the way. We work with a variety of roadblocks; stress, relationship help, sadness, anxiety, loss, career improvement, depression, addictions, improving self esteem, parenting, life transitions and much more. Celeste Ballard, MA, LCPC, LMT With 20 years of experience, Celeste practices as a body-centered psychotherapist and works with the philosophy that events effect our whole being - physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual. Because of this philosophy, she works to help one understand how their history impacts them on a variety of levels. Celeste combines traditional counseling psychology with Mindfulness Based psychotherapy for a more complete approach to change Celeste is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, has a BS in Human Services, and Master in Psychology with a Counseling Specialty. She has been in the field of counseling since 1994. In addition to being a Licensed Massage Therapist, Celeste has completed a two-year body-centered psychotherapy training called Hakomi. Included in Celeste’s areas of work are concerns with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, spirituality, sexuality, chronic pain, and parenting. She works with the awareness of cultural, gender, and diversity issues. Watching people grow, change, and lead a happier life. Working with people who are motivated to change. Teaching people the gifts that come with learning to be conscious.