--- title: "Growth & Guidance Counseling — Culturally-affirming therapy in GA, IL & FL" description: "The Collective at Growth & Guidance Counseling — culturally-affirming therapy for individuals, couples, and families. In-person in Oak Lawn IL, Marietta GA, and telehealth across GA, IL, and FL." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Growth & Guidance Counseling", "alternateName": "Growth & Guidance Counseling, LLC", "url": "https://growthguidancecounselingservices.com/" }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "MedicalClinic", "name": "Growth & Guidance Counseling", "alternateName": "Growth & Guidance Counseling, LLC", "areaServed": [ { "@type": "State", "name": "Illinois" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "Georgia" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "Florida" } ], "medicalSpecialty": [ "Psychiatric", "Psychological" ], "address": [ { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "5569 W 95th St", "addressLocality": "Oak Lawn", "addressRegion": "IL", "postalCode": "60453", "addressCountry": "US" }, { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "2551 Roswell Rd, Suite 410", "addressLocality": "Marietta", "addressRegion": "GA", "postalCode": "30062", "addressCountry": "US" } ] } ] --- [Skip to content](#main) [(888) 464-6177](tel:+18884646177) - [](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063627036414 "Facebook") - [](https://www.instagram.com/growthguidancecounseling/ "Instagram") - [](https://www.twitter.com/growthguidance "X (Twitter)") - [](https://www.tiktok.com/@growthandguidance "TikTok") - [](https://www.youtube.com/@GrowthguidancecounselingTV "YouTube") [![Growth & Guidance Counseling](/__l5e/assets-v1/a7f9bddf-11a8-4d71-acf1-d0ff012f22e2/gg-logo.webp)](/) [About](/about-us) [About Us](/about-us)[Mission & Vision](/mission-vision)[The Collective](/our-team)[Reviews](/reviews)[Join Our Team](/join-our-team)[FAQs](/frequently-asked-questions)[Contact](/contact-us) [Services](/our-services) [Individual Counseling](/service/individual-counseling)[Behavioral Health / Coaching](/service/behavioral-health)[Couples Counseling](/service/couple-counseling)[Family Counseling](/service/family-counseling)[Group Counseling](/service/group-counseling)[Telehealth / Online Counseling](/service/telehealth-online-counseling)[Life Coaching](/service/life-coaching) [All services →](/our-services) [Specialties](/specialties) [Anxiety Therapy](/specialties/anxiety-therapy)[Depression Therapy](/specialties/depression-therapy)[Trauma & PTSD](/specialties/trauma-ptsd-therapy)[Grief & Loss](/specialties/grief-loss-counseling)[Teens & Adolescents](/specialties/teen-adolescent-therapy)[Women's Mental Health](/specialties/womens-mental-health)[Spanish-Speaking Therapy](/specialties/spanish-speaking-therapy)[Child Therapy](/specialties/child-therapy) [View all specialties →](/specialties) [Locations](/illinois-location) [Illinois — Oak Lawn](/illinois-location)[Georgia — Marietta](/georgia-location)[Florida — Telehealth](/florida-location) [Rates & Insurance](/rates)[Blog](/blog) [CLIENT PORTAL](https://www.therapyportal.com/p/growthguidance1/login/)[Book a Consult](/book) ![A warm modern counseling office with morning light streaming through large windows, soft seating, plants, and warm wood — an inviting space for therapy](/assets/hero-office-1280-BcdllLAF.webp) Counseling · Consulting · Community # Start Your Healing Journey With Us You don't have to carry it alone The road to healing and growth are intertwined and taking that critical first step can be really hard. But you need not worry, because our team of caring experts will be with you throughout the journey. There is no better time for you to make this decision than now. Take that first step and begin the journey that will improve every aspect of your life. [Book a Free 10-Min Consultation](https://calendly.com/growthguidancecounseling/free-consultation)[Meet the Collective](/our-team) Online booking is a request, please contact our office by phone to confirm your exact time. [(888) 464-6177](tel:+18884646177) Servicios disponibles en español Save the date **Women’s Mindset Mastery Workshop** · October 10 · Hilton Hotel, Oak Lawn, IL · Contact the office to reserve your seat. 12 years in practice 3 states — GA · IL · FL <2 wks to your first session Growing wide selection of clinicians & growing Ways we work with you ## Care shaped around your life. [All services](/our-services) [ ### Individual Counseling One-on-one therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Learn more ](/service/individual-counseling)[ ### Couple Counseling Rebuild trust, communication, and intimacy — together. Learn more ](/service/couple-counseling)[ ### Family Counseling Sessions for siblings, or a parent and child — repairing patterns and strengthening the bonds that hold your family together. Learn more ](/service/family-counseling)[ ### Group Counseling Heal in community with people who share your experience. Learn more ](/service/group-counseling)[ ### Behavioral Health / Coaching Integrated care for mind, body, and long-term wellbeing. Learn more ](/service/behavioral-health)[ ### Telehealth Secure video sessions across Georgia, Illinois, and Florida. Learn more ](/service/telehealth-online-counseling) Growth & Guidance Counseling ## Here For Mental Health and Behavioral Issues To bring more awareness towards the significance of mental health in living healthier lifestyles by providing therapeutic counseling, educational and wellness services, which instills a sense of confidence, hope, and support to people while taking Mental Health to the next level. One mission, your growth and healing. Our Purpose is to help people heal and grow while working to improve their personal development. We believe it is one thing to heal and be stagnant but it is another thing to heal and grow while getting to the next level. Are you ready for your next level? [Book a Free Consultation Call](https://calendly.com/growthguidancecounseling/free-consultation)[Read our mission & vision](/mission-vision) The Collective ## A wide selection of clinicians — and growing. A team that reflects the community it serves — across Chicagoland, Atlanta & Miami. [ ![Portrait of Jalinia Logan](/__l5e/assets-v1/ede500d5-6168-4330-a0cb-99b5ab8b4368/jalinia.webp) Jalinia Logan MSW, LCSW, CCATP, LPN Illinois ](/team-member/jalinia-logan)[ ![Portrait of Nancy Martinez](/__l5e/assets-v1/7f42321f-2337-43f8-903b-48ba21e24f01/nancy.webp) Nancy Martinez MSW, LCSW Illinois ](/team-member/nancy-martinez)[ ![Portrait of Serafin Guerrero](/__l5e/assets-v1/336df4ef-13ad-4ee9-9b99-6aefdd8485c7/serafin.webp) Serafin Guerrero MSW, LSW Illinois ](/team-member/serafin-guerrero)[ ![Portrait of Symone Latham-Dior](/__l5e/assets-v1/d19f189e-4138-440f-a9c3-6f120277388d/symone.webp) Symone Latham-Dior MA, LPC Illinois ](/team-member/symone-latham-dior)[ ![Portrait of Anna Aranda](/__l5e/assets-v1/4ca89392-15cf-4537-810d-3b011fbe4441/anna.webp) Anna Aranda MSW, LSW Illinois ](/team-member/anna-aranda)[ ![Portrait of Joanne Sainvilier](/__l5e/assets-v1/20d2fbc7-f9e3-46ce-a530-528e97edbbda/joanne.webp) Joanne Sainvilier MA, LPC Illinois ](/team-member/joanne-sainvilier)[ ![Portrait of Sybria Davis](/__l5e/assets-v1/d689e0f4-6de4-488d-853f-8a11e440d635/sybria.webp) Sybria Davis MSW, LSW Illinois ](/team-member/sybria-davis)[ ![Portrait of Freddie Williams](/__l5e/assets-v1/060a1d2f-030c-41e4-bce1-fb4c41b28f65/freddie-framed.webp) Freddie Williams MSW, LSW Illinois ](/team-member/freddie-williams)[ ![Portrait of Kaylah Keitt](/__l5e/assets-v1/49cb948f-bda5-4ded-b283-9bbcbf04a47f/kaylah.webp) Kaylah Keitt APC, NCC Georgia ](/team-member/kaylah-keitt)[ ![Portrait of Majorie Bonheur](/__l5e/assets-v1/2a60f397-ef27-4394-8356-08a9363652f0/majorie.webp) Majorie Bonheur MSW, LMSW Georgia ](/team-member/majorie-bonheur)[ ![Portrait of Yerre’Elle Patton](/__l5e/assets-v1/70410b57-b02d-4f38-9fc0-e2c8e4f9000d/yerreelle.webp) Yerre’Elle Patton MSW, LCSW Illinois ](/team-member/yerreelle-patton)[ ![Portrait of Shanita Sievels](/__l5e/assets-v1/83827067-aecd-49ca-af8c-99e409fdc5fd/shanita.webp) Shanita Sievels LSW Georgia ](/team-member/shanita-sievels) [Meet the full collective](/our-team) Whatever you're carrying ## There's a place for you here — and the weight of it all. Anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, the quiet unraveling nobody sees. Whatever brought you to this page, one of us knows the terrain. [ ### Anxiety Racing thoughts, panic, the loop that won't quiet. Learn more ](/specialties/anxiety-therapy)[ ### Depression Low mood, low motivation, the weight that won't lift. Explore ](/specialties/depression-therapy)[ ### Trauma & PTSD Trauma-informed care that respects your pace. Explore ](/specialties/trauma-ptsd-therapy)[ ### Relationships Communication, trust, and the patterns you keep hitting. Learn more ](/service/couple-counseling)[ ### Grief & loss Room for the weight — no timeline, no right way. Explore ](/specialties/grief-loss-counseling)[ ### Life transitions New chapters, hard pivots, and the in-between. Explore ](/service/individual-counseling)[ ### Stress & burnout When 'I'm fine' has been doing a lot of heavy lifting. Learn more ](/specialties/womens-mental-health)[ ### Chronic medical conditions The mental load of a body that needs more from you. Explore ](/service/behavioral-health)[ ### Faith & spirituality Care that makes room for what grounds you. Explore ](/service/individual-counseling) [Explore all specialties](/specialties) In their words ## Real stories from real clients. > Due to Jalinia's help, I was able to get back on track with my education. She helped me to make goals and to develop a plan to hold myself accountable. She is amazing to be around and never fails to make me smile. — M. Martinez > My experience with Growth and Guidance Counseling has been a rewarding one! The journey has not been easy but Ms. Logan's approach to help me improve mind and body has unlocked levels of confidence I did not know I had. I've attempted counseling before but this experience has been the best one yet! Thanks so much for all of your help! I appreciate you greatly! — Chanel D. > Jalinia Logan is probably the best therapist I've ever had. She is very relatable and a good listener. If it wasn't for her, I don't think I would've made it through this pandemic. — Nadjeda Smith > Gradually by practicing and bringing some changes, I'm observing things — I found a new me. Now I can express myself. — Elianna Edward > I was having discipline problems with my children. They helped me develop & implement an effective discipline strategy. — Damien Cristian [Read more reviews →](/reviews) Steps toward mental health ## Where Healing Starts and Growth Begins ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jvirBKlVRUM/hqdefault.jpg)Where Healing Starts and Growth Begins Where we are ## Three cities. One collective. In-person in Chicagoland and Atlanta metro — plus secure telehealth across Georgia, Illinois, and Florida. [ ![Our Oak Lawn, Illinois office](/assets/illinois-office-D56Latj0.webp) ### Oak Lawn, IL 5569 W 95th St Visit location ](/illinois-location)[ ![Our Marietta, Georgia office](/assets/georgia-office-KPgLfrRG.webp) ### Marietta, GA 2551 Roswell Rd, Suite 410 Visit location ](/georgia-location)[ ![Telehealth serving Florida](/assets/florida-telehealth-rf9v5hRw.webp) ### Miami, FL Telehealth across Florida Visit location ](/florida-location) Take the work with you ## Tools between sessions. [ ![Journal Your Journey cover](/__l5e/assets-v1/1719b2c3-efdb-4701-b318-cc2f576fb209/journal-your-journey.webp) Journal ### Journal Your Journey A self-help guide to supplement your therapy — continuity of care between sessions. Learn more ](/shop-events)[ ![24/7 Mental Health Online Course cover](/__l5e/assets-v1/e20f61fe-0c16-46cf-abf1-48c806ac23f8/mental-health-247-course.webp) Online course ### 24/7 Mental Health Self-paced videos and worksheets — anxiety, coping, communication, confidence. 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Find your strength. Chicagoland (Oak Lawn) · Atlanta metro (Marietta) · Miami — plus secure telehealth across GA, IL & FL. [Book a free 10-minute consultation](/book)[Contact us](/contact-us) ![Growth & Guidance Counseling logo](/__l5e/assets-v1/35271702-3c7d-4122-a155-f087812270e6/gg-logo-white.webp) Start Your Healing Journey With Us Counseling · Consulting · Community. A Black-owned group therapy practice serving Georgia, Illinois, and Florida — in person and via telehealth. 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