Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Counseling Partner in Homewood, IL
Family Strategies Counseling & Mediation has been guiding clients through life's challenges since 2002, providing a supportive and nonjudgmental environment for individuals, couples, and families. We specialize in child therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, and mental health counseling, addressing behavioral issues, life transitions, and traumatic event recovery. Our team includes licensed professionals and interns offering affordable $10 sessions under licensed supervision. We serve Homewood, IL, and surrounding areas with both in-person and online therapy options.Our holistic approach focuses on uncovering root causes of challenges while emphasizing accessibility through flexible scheduling and low-cost intern services. With expertise in anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship issues, and more, we empower clients to build resilience, improve communication, and achieve personal growth. Our commitment to community education ensures ongoing support for new counselors entering the field.
Services
Child Therapy
Family Therapy
Couples Counseling
Mental Health Counseling
Individual Counseling
Online Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Anger Management
Life Transitions Support
Behavioral Issues Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer $10 counseling sessions with supervised interns for accessible mental health care
- Our team includes licensed professionals with expertise in trauma, relationships, and child therapy
- We provide both in-person and online therapy options for flexibility
- Our holistic approach addresses root causes of behavioral and emotional challenges
- We maintain a nonjudgmental environment for all clients regardless of background
Services
Child Therapy
Our child therapy services address behavioral issues, anxiety, and developmental challenges through age-appropriate techniques. Certified therapists use play therapy and cognitive behavioral approaches to help children build emotional resilience and coping skills. We work closely with parents to create supportive home environments that reinforce therapeutic progress.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening emotional connections. We employ evidence-based methods like the Gottman Approach and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address relationship challenges. Sessions help partners develop mutual understanding and create sustainable relationship improvements through structured guidance.
Mental Health Counseling
Our mental health counseling addresses anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, and mood disorders through personalized treatment plans. Licensed therapists use cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-informed approaches to develop coping strategies. We emphasize holistic care that integrates emotional wellness with practical life skills development for lasting mental health improvements.
Family Therapy
Family therapy sessions focus on improving communication patterns and resolving intergenerational conflicts. We use strategic family therapy techniques to address behavioral issues and relationship dynamics. Our approach helps families develop healthier interaction patterns while addressing specific challenges like divorce transitions or adolescent behavioral concerns.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma recovery services address PTSD and complex trauma through evidence-based interventions. Our therapists use exposure therapy and EMDR techniques to process traumatic experiences. We create safe therapeutic environments for clients to develop coping mechanisms and gradually rebuild emotional stability through structured trauma-informed care.
People
Kimanne Foraker-Koons
Owner & Founder
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in family systems therapy. Specializes in relationship dynamics and trauma-informed care. Supervises clinical staff and oversees training programs for new counselors.
Marceia Scruggs
Licensed Professional Counselor
Experienced LPC specializing in anxiety disorders and life transitions. Provides both in-person and online therapy with a focus on cognitive behavioral techniques. Accepting new clients with evening appointment availability.
Daniel Kirby
Licensed Professional Counselor
Counselor with expertise in men's mental health and relationship issues. Combines traditional therapy with practical problem-solving approaches. Offers flexible scheduling including weekend appointments for working professionals.
Christine Madden
Marriage & Family Therapist
Dual-licensed therapist specializing in couples counseling and family mediation. Focuses on communication improvement and conflict resolution strategies. Works with both in-person and virtual clients across Chicagoland.
Melinda Moreno
Licensed Professional Counselor
Therapist with specialization in women's mental health and self-esteem issues. Uses integrative approaches combining mindfulness with cognitive restructuring techniques. Provides both individual and group therapy sessions.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide child therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, mental health counseling, and individual therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
Are your counseling sessions affordable?
Yes, we offer $10 sessions with supervised interns while maintaining quality care through licensed professional supervision.
Do you offer online therapy options?
Yes, we provide both in-person and online therapy sessions to accommodate client preferences and schedules.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Homewood, IL and the Chicagoland Southland area with both physical and virtual counseling options.
