Karen Liebold, M.A., L.C.P.C.

My name is Karen Liebold and I am the owner of The Oaks Counseling Center. I have a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology and I am a LCPC, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. My passion is helping others live through challenging times. My hope is for clients to feel heard, supported, learn new ways of coping and thriving, to find healing and strength. I started my counselor's journey working in hospice as a Bereavement Coordinator in the suburbs and then in downtown Chicago. My job took me all over the city, visiting clients from all backgrounds and beliefs, helping them live life with their dying loved one and then helping them as they grieved their death. I organized, implemented and facilitated Bereavement conferences, memorial services, grief support groups, training programs for medical residents, volunteer program, 5K runs and much more. I own and operate Help4grief.com which is a website to help the bereaved find local support in the Chicagoland area. I worked for a local family grief center as the Suicide Program Clinical Site Coordinator and General Grief Site Coordinator. I facilitated suicide support groups, parent groups grieving the death of a child and children/teen grief groups and groups for professional caregivers. As a mom with children who have disabilities, I understand the complexities, rewards and weariness that comes with parenting them. It is rare to find support groups for parents and my hope is to create a safe space for them to process the immense responsibility of raising these kids. I have created an Allergy Group for Kids, a first of it's kind, to support and educate children with life-threatening food allergies. I also have a desire to serve professional caregivers, first responders and military families. I have created and facilitated process groups for professional caregivers to help them process compassion fatigue, secondary trauma and create care plans for themselves. The Oaks Counseling Center seeks to serve: + the grieving + the traumatized + the weary + the lonely + the suffering + the young + the old + the caregivers + the chronically ill + the dying + the first responders and their families + the military and their families + the parents who have children with disabilities I offer individual counseling sessions and group therapy I work with children and adults. Click on Request Appointment: Free phone consultation for us to get started or call me at 224-318-7554. I do not take insurance, but am considered an Out-of-Network Provider, check with your insurance company and ask about your plan's mental health benefits and out-of-network providers on your reimbursement policy and how to submit superbills for reimbursement. I will provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance provider. I provide a flexible fee and can work with you on fee. Open Path Therapist: If you are uninsured or need a flexible fee, consider joining Open Path. I believe all people are entitled to mental health services regardless of ability to pay. My link is: https://openpathcollective.org/open-path-therapists/application-full/?ref=34972 My Open Path fee is: $40-70. ******************************************************************** Programs: In-person & Telehealth Support Groups: Telehealth Parent groups: * Parents with children who have life-threatening allergies * Parents with children with disabilities Grief Support Groups: * Grief Group for Adults: Suicide/Homicide/Overdose death * Grief Group for Adults: Spousal/Partner Loss * Grief Group for Adults: Death of a Parent/Caregiver * Grief Group: Miscarriage *Grief Group for Bereaved Parents: Death of an adult child * Grief Group for Adults: Death of a friend, sibling, relative, co-worker Caregiver Support Group: * For those caregiving or loving someone with chronic illness, life-limiting illness and need encouragement and support. Telehealth Ongoing Groups: $10 per session, + One-Time Registration fee: $10 Call Karen for intake/registration: 224-318-7554 See Details and Dates Below ******************************************************************** Parents with Children who have Disabilities Telehealth This is a process group for parents who have children with a variety of disabilities and who need to talk with others who understand. Medical Advice will not be given during group. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Parents with Food Allergic Children Telehealth This is a process group for parents with children who have life-threatening food allergies. Medical Advice will not be given during group. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Grief Group for Adults: Suicide/Homicide/Overdose death This therapy group is for adults who are grieving the death of a loved one due to a suicide, homicide or overdose death. ******************************************************************** Grief Group: Miscarriage This process group is for individuals, parents or couples who are grieving due to having experienced a miscarriage. Medical advice will not be given during group. ******************************************************************** Grief Group: Death of a friend, sibling, relative, co-worker. This process group is for adults who are grieving the death of a friend, sibling, relative or co-worker. ******************************************************************** Caregiver Support Group This process, support group is for caregivers to talk with other caregivers to find encouragement and support. Medical advice will not be given in group. ******************************************************************** In-person Grief Support Group Programs Spouse or Partner Loss Saturdays 9:30am-10:30am This process group is for adults who are grieving the death of a partner or spouse. Parent or Caregiver Loss Wednesdays 7pm-8pm This process group is for adults who are grieving the death of a parent, parent-figure, guardian or caregiver. Bereaved Parents: Death of an Adult Child Saturdays 11am-12noon This process therapeutic support group is for parents who are grieving the death of an adult child (age 17+) Meet at 820 S. Bartlett Road, Ste 106B,Streamwood, IL $10 per session/ $10 Registration fee (non-refundable) 60 Minutes each session, 6-week group Free phone consultation required before registration. For children's group, phone/video consultation with parent & child required before registration. Call Karen at 224-318-7554 ******************************************************************** ******************************************************************** The Mighty Oaks Allergy Program Monthly Support Group: Free! This is a FARE Approved Support Group. Meets monthly in Streamwood Office. For those living with food allergies or those who are taking care of someone with food allergies. Monthly topics vary. Find support, education and encouragement. Please email Karen for more information: oakscounselingcenter@gmail.com Times: 6:30-7:30pm, In-person August 19, 2024 September 16, 2024 October 21, 2024 November 18, 2024 ****************************************************************** Mighty Oaks: Group for Food Allergic Children, Ages 8-11 Camp Sessions Session A: Call for upcoming dates A psychoeducational group for children who live with life-threatening food allergies. Our group will be active using games, art activities, skill building and role play. A great safe place for kids to be with other kids who get it! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Acorn Grief Program Acorn Grief Groups: For Children, Ages 8-11. Camp Sessions Level 1: Call for upcoming dates Level 2: Call if interested Level 1: This entry-level grief support group is for children who are grieving the death of a loved one. The death must have occurred within the past year. Level 2: This is for children who are beyond the 1rst year and may be facing different challenges in their grief process. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Roots Program: For those who are working or have worked in service to others. Our Roots are community members who are sacrificing their lives for freedom, health, safety and the well-being of others. Roots include: first responder, dispatcher, EMT, crisis response team, crisis line worker, National Guard, active/retired military, clergy, professional health caregiver-CNA, doctor, nurse, hospice worker, funeral home staff, coroner office staff. If you would like to be a part of the Roots Program but your occupation is not listed: Call Karen at 224-318-7554 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Roots Coffee Talks: Join us for coffee, bring your lunch and rest for awhile. Unwind, recharge & chat with others. Free First Responders Coffee Talks: 2nd Wednesday of the month: 12:15-1pm TBD ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Professional Caregivers Coffee Talks: This is for clergy and all professional caregivers. 3rd Wednesday of the month: 12:15-1pm TBD Future Process Groups for the Roots are coming, please contact Karen if you would be interested in a telehealth support group with other Roots or an in-person support group. We would process the pressure, stress and weariness that comes with being a Root. Group would be a safe, confidential place to talk with others about your work life, find support and build self-care plans.