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Mental Health Services

Mental Health Services

Mental Health Services

We offer individual, couple, and group/family therapy to help you through any issues impacting your mental health. Our approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and motivational interviewing. 

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Yoga Classes

Mental Health Services

Mental Health Services

Our office is open to anyone interested in taking yoga classes, taking that time to focus on relaxation and wellness. And with our travel yoga program, we can take our yoga classes where they're needed. 


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Wellness Circle

Mental Health Services

Wellness Circle

Learn about our six-week Wellness Circle program, a supportive space where we can focus on personal growth and goal setting. We can provide this program for youths, organizations, and more. 


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Mental Health Services

Collaborative, caring, and nonjudgmental support

Greetings from Dr. Chenier

If you are having feelings of sadness, irritability, hopelessness or are currently experiencing a life stressor, we can help. In addition to being a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am a Community Psychologist who has considerable experience working with many different populations. I am licensed and certified to meet the growing needs of the world we live in. I am committed to developing a caring and compassionate relationship with the individuals I serve.


I have over 16 years of experience and expertise in issues dealing with children, teens, and adults. I offer individual, group and family therapy. Some of my areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, and relationship issues.


My goal is "To meet you where you are." I utilize evidence-based approaches to treatment including Cognitive Behavior Treatment (CBT), Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing and Play Therapy. My style is collaborative, caring and nonjudgmental allowing me to support, empower, and challenge you, to encourage confidence and growth. 

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Our Approaches to Trauma-Informed Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Play Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Family/Marital Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Family/Marital Therapy

Breathwork

Motivational Interviewing

Family/Marital Therapy

Art Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing

We help you through anything you need and meet you where you are

We can help you work through any issues impacting your mental health, helping you gain the tools necessary when facing tough times and reach your highest potential. We can cover a number of issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, marital issues, and more. 


Additionally, we work with clients of all ages and offer individual, couples, and group/family therapy sessions. 

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare

In-Office and Travel Yoga Classes

Providing Yoga Classes for All

We offer in-office and travel yoga classes to help you nurture your mind, body, and soul. Join us on this journey to better self-care, relaxation, and growth!


We provide...

  • Mommy and Me Classes
  • Classes for Organizations
  • Classes for Students
  • Classes for Individuals
  • And more!

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Office Hours

Travel Yoga Classes

Travel Yoga Classes

Our office is open to anyone interested in taking yoga classes with us, whether as one-on-ones or as a group. No registration necessary - just stop by and enjoy some relaxation with us!


Location: 

2504 Washington Street Suite 603, Waukegan, IL 60085


Hours:

Wednesdays at 1 PM

Travel Yoga Classes

Travel Yoga Classes

Travel Yoga Classes

With our travel yoga program, we can take our yoga classes wherever they're needed. Book us and we can bring our yoga classes to local schools, community parks, hotel shelter sites, and more!


Our classes are FREE and open to everyone!


Contact Us:

rachel@familyfirstcenter.org


(224) 421-0948

Benefits of Yoga

Travel Yoga Classes

Benefits of Yoga

There are many benefits to practicing yoga, especially when it comes to practicing yoga as a family. Yoga is known for fostering physical and mental well-being, but when practiced together, it's also a great way to strengthen family bonds.


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Yoga in Schools

Starting January 2025, Senate Bill 2872 would allow students in Illinois to partake in yoga and other relaxation activities at school.  With this bill, school districts will be able to partner with local community organizations to provide activities such as yoga classes, meditation, and breathing exercises.

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Wellness Circle Program

Walking Toward Wellness Together

Finding whole-person wellness is a process that takes time and intention, and it can often be difficult knowing where to start. With the Wellness Circle program, you can focus on walking toward wellness with the help of community support and a structured process for goal setting.


Using the Wellness Compass, this program addresses all the aspects of a person's being: Relationships, Emotions, Spirituality, Rest and Play, Stress Resilience, Care for the Body, Vocation, and Organization. By addressing how these aspects of wellness connect and how to best nurture them, this program can help you be intentional about how you live your life. 


Through six sessions, participants will choose goals they want to focus on and take steps toward them. Change can't happen all at once—it takes small, deliberate choices. This program can provide you with the tools to make positive changes little by little, tools you can use long after you've completed the program. 

Great Things Are Possible Through Community

This program is designed to bring the community together in spaces where participants can have open conversations about the important things going on in their lives. You won't be alone on your wellness journey, because you will be surrounded by community members going through similar journeys and ready to support you through yours. 


We offer programs for different age groups in both English and Spanish, tailoring the program to the needs of the community. We provide Wellness Circles for...

  • Adults
  • Teenagers
  • Parents
  • Kids
  • And more

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We would be happy to bring the Wellness Circle program to your school, office, community center, local library—wherever this program could be useful.


Simply contact us, and we can discuss how to bring the Wellness Circle program to you!

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Learn More About The Wellness Compass Initiative

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Prioritizing Mental Health In & Out of the Office

MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA BELL SEAL FOR WORKPLACE MENTAL HEALTH

The Family First Center of Lake County is a proud 2024 recipient of Mental Health America's Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, showcasing our commitment to promoting positive mental health—not just for our clients but also for our FFC team. 

 

The Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health certification recognizes employers committed to creating mentally healthy workplaces. Led by Mental Health America's rich history in research and advocacy, the Bell Seal's holistic evaluation of employer practices considers the entire employee experience.


Only 1 in 4 employers meet the standards for Bell Seal certification. Bell Seal recipients, representing a combined workforce of 3 million workers, understand that time, intention, investment, and collaboration at all organizational levels are needed to support workers’ mental health and well-being.

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2504 Washington Street Suite 603, Waukegan IL 60085

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