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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in West Dundee, IL
Northern Illinois Counseling Associates has provided exceptional mental health services since 1979, specializing in deep-structure psychotherapy for adults, couples, and seniors. Founded by Dr. Larry B. Gelman and Dr. Glenn B. Gelman, our practice combines over 80 years of combined clinical experience with a commitment to addressing the root causes of emotional and psychological challenges. We prioritize personalized care, focusing on contextualizing clients' concerns to develop tailored solutions that promote long-term healing and life fulfillment.Our services include individual counseling, couples therapy, senior mental health support, psychological assessments, and specialized mentoring programs. With a philosophy centered on authenticity and deep therapeutic engagement, we help clients navigate life transitions, trauma, chronic pain, and relationship issues. Our mission remains to deliver accessible, affordable, and client-centered mental health care that emphasizes dignity, self-discovery, and emotional resilience.
Services
Adult Counseling
Couples Therapy
Senior Mental Health
Psychological Assessments
Personal Mentoring
Opioid Risk Assessment
Trauma Recovery
Life Transitions Support
Chronic Pain Management
Relationship Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of clinical psychology experience from each practitioner
- Our deep-structure therapy addresses root causes of emotional distress
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual client needs
- Specialized services for couples therapy and senior mental health
- Comprehensive psychological assessments with actionable insights
Services
Adult Counseling
Our adult counseling services address life's complex challenges through personalized psychotherapy. We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions using evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs. With over four decades of clinical experience, our therapists help adults develop coping strategies, improve self-awareness, and achieve personal growth through a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts in relationships. We help partners develop healthier interaction patterns, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connections. Our approach addresses both immediate relationship crises and long-term compatibility issues through structured therapeutic interventions and practical relationship-building exercises.
Psychological Assessments
Comprehensive psychological assessments provide valuable insights into cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns. Our evaluations include diagnostic interviews and standardized testing to identify strengths, challenges, and treatment needs. These assessments inform personalized treatment plans and help clients understand their unique psychological profile for more effective therapy outcomes.
Senior Mental Health
Specialized mental health services for seniors address age-related challenges including grief, isolation, and life transitions. Our therapy focuses on maintaining dignity, improving quality of life, and addressing late-life depression or anxiety. We help older adults navigate end-of-life concerns while promoting emotional resilience and personal growth.
Opioid Risk Assessment
The NICA Opioid Risk Assessment (NORA) is a specialized evaluation for opioid use disorder risk. This structured clinical interview assesses biopsychosocial factors to determine addiction risk and inform safe pain management strategies. The assessment helps healthcare providers make informed decisions about opioid therapy while identifying potential substance use concerns.
People
Larry B. Gelman
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Larry Gelman has over 40 years of clinical psychology experience, specializing in deep-structure psychotherapy. He focuses on helping clients navigate life transitions, trauma, and chronic pain through a holistic mind-body-spirit approach.
Glenn B. Gelman
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Glenn Gelman brings four decades of mental health expertise to individual and couples therapy. His practice emphasizes authentic healing, personal responsibility, and transforming emotional pain into opportunities for growth and self-discovery.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide adult counseling, couples therapy, senior mental health services, psychological assessments, and specialized programs for opioid risk assessment and personal mentoring.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call us at 815-455-6736 to schedule an initial consultation. We offer in-person, phone, and Zoom session options for your convenience.
Do you accept insurance?
Our clinical services may be covered by insurance, while personal mentoring services are private pay. We provide documentation for potential reimbursement.
What makes your therapy approach unique?
We focus on deep-structure healing that addresses root causes rather than symptoms, combining decades of clinical experience with personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's needs.
Are emergency services available?
For urgent mental health needs, we offer emergency contact through our main phone line. For immediate crises, contact 911 or your local hospital emergency center.
