Change Starts Here
Bergen Counseling Collective is a mental health practice serving individuals, couples, and families throughout Chicago and Illinois. Our licensed therapists provide evidence based treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Located in Ravenswood with telehealth available statewide, we offer compassionate care in a supportive environment. We accept BCBS PPO and Aetna PPO insurance.
Why Bergen Counseling Collective
Our therapists bring extensive clinical experience to their work with clients. We use evidence based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and Gottman Method for couples. Every client receives personalized treatment designed around their specific needs and goals.
We offer flexible scheduling including evening and weekend appointments. Choose between in person sessions at our Ravenswood office or telehealth from anywhere in Illinois. We accept BCBS PPO and Aetna PPO insurance, and provide superbills for out of network reimbursement.
Meet our therapists or book your first session to get started.
Visit Our Chicago Office
Bergen Counseling Collective is located in the Ravenswood neighborhood at 4525 North Ravenswood Avenue, Suite 202, Chicago, Illinois 60640. Free street parking is available. We are accessible by CTA Brown Line at Damen Station.
Telehealth therapy is available for clients throughout Illinois.
Have Questions?
You can now self-schedule a free 15-minute online therapy consultations with one of our therapists to ask questions and learn how therapy can help.
Therapy Services in Chicago
Our therapists specialize in evidence based treatment for a range of mental health concerns. Whether you are navigating anxiety, working through past trauma, strengthening your relationship, or seeking personal growth, we can help.
Individual Therapy
One on one therapy for personal growth, life transitions, identity exploration, and mental health concerns. Build insight, develop coping skills, and work toward meaningful change.
Couples Counseling
Strengthen your relationship through improved communication, conflict resolution, and deeper connection. We help partners rebuild trust, increase intimacy, and navigate challenges together.
Anxiety Therapy
Treatment for generalized anxiety, panic attacks, worry, and stress using cognitive behavioral therapy and evidence based approaches.
Depression Counseling
Support for persistent low mood, loss of motivation, hopelessness, and difficulty functioning. Develop strategies to reclaim your energy and engagement with life.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized treatment for PTSD, complex trauma, childhood trauma, and abuse. Process difficult experiences safely and reduce trauma’s impact on your daily life.
Grief Counseling
Support for loss of a loved one, relationship endings, job loss, and other significant life changes. Navigate grief at your own pace with compassionate guidance.
Divorce and Separation Therapy
Individual support for those navigating the end of a marriage or long term relationship. Process emotions, make decisions, and rebuild your life.
Social Anxiety Therapy
Overcome fear of judgment, social avoidance, and performance anxiety. Build confidence and engage more fully in work, relationships, and daily life.
Gender Affirming Therapy
Supportive care for LGBTQ+ individuals exploring identity, navigating coming out, or seeking affirmation. Our practice is a safe space for all identities.
Unsure Where to Start?
Send us a message! One of our therapists will personally reach out to answer your questions, listen to your needs and help schedule an inital session or free 15 minute phone consultation to learn more about how we can help and see if therapy is right for you.
Individual Therapy & Couples Counseling in Chicago
You've smiled through conversations you weren't really present for.
You've researched whether what you're feeling or what is happening in your relationship is normal, then closed the tab.
You keep telling yourself you'll deal with it later.
We Are Here to Help.
Whatever brought you to this page, a fight with your partner, a week you barely got through, a feeling you can't name but can't shake, you don't have to sort it out alone. Bergen Counseling Collective is a therapy practice in Chicago's Ravenswood neighborhood. We work with individuals and couples who are done waiting for things to get better on their own.
You don't need a label. Just see yourself here.
- Anxiety that won't quiet down, no matter what you try
- The same argument on repeat with your partner
- Carrying something from your past that still shows up uninvited
- Feeling stuck, unmotivated, or disconnected from yourself
- Going through a transition that's bigger than you expected
- Wondering if you should have started therapy a long time ago
You're not too late. And you don't need to have it figured out before your first session.
This isn't therapy from a script.
Our Therapists

Jeremiah Bergen, MS, LCPC
Founder / Psychotherapist

Morgan Eslinger, MA, LCPC
Psychotherapist

Sophia Villenas, MA, LPC
Psychotherapist
Starting is the hardest part. We know.
Most of our clients tell us they thought about therapy for months before they actually reached out. If that's you, you're in good company. You don't have to be in crisis. You don't need a referral. You just have to be willing to try.
We work with people navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, burnout, life transitions, relationship issues, identity questions, and the general feeling that something needs to change. Whatever brought you to this page, we're here to help you figure out the next step.
Visit Our Office
4525 N Ravenswood Ave, Suite 202
Chicago, IL 60640
Hours
Mon–Fri 9am–9pm
Sat–Sun 9am–5pm
Transit
Brown Line
Montrose Station
Ready to Start?
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to find the right therapist for you.
Book Free ConsultationOr call (312) 870-0500
