Counseling Services
For More Than 50 Years, CJE Has Been at the Forefront of Providing Mental Health Counseling Services to Older Adults, Their Families, and Caregivers
On the Forefront of Providing Services
Since its inception in the early 1970s
CJE Counseling Services is staffed by a team of highly-skilled Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) who are specialists in the field of mental health services for seniors.
Services are available on telehealth with a video connection, in our offices and some limited home visits. Call 773.508.1000 to learn about counseling, support groups and group psychotherapy.
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Adult Day Services Care Partner Support Group
A support group for ADS Evanston care partners only.
Led by Jordyn Cohen, LSW. Cost Free.
Aging Together—Virtual Support Group
SECOND & FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH, 3:00PM – 4:00PM CT
Adults who live alone, do not have spouses, partners, or children, and do not have other family actively involved in their lives (sometimes referred to as “solo agers”) make up about 12% of people aged 50 and older in the United States, according to AARP. While aging alone comes with certain challenges, evidence also suggests that there is hope. Feeling connected with others can improve physical, emotional, and mental health. This support group offers a space for solo agers to join together to discuss openly their experiences with aging alone and to forge new connections.
Facilitators Kate Maley, LCSW
This is a zoom program and requires advanced screening and registration. Call 773.508.1327
Building Caregiver Resilience—Virtual Support Group
THURSDAYS, 10: 30AM – 11:30AM
An 8-week series led by Lisa Andrews, LCSW
This group is designed to address issues impacting emotional well-being for caregivers.
Caring for a loved one can be both a rewarding and stressful experience. In caring for others, we often struggle to find time to care for ourselves. This therapeutic group will meet weekly and provide a safe space for caregivers aged 55+ to explore issues related to caregiving, better understand how prior life experiences can impact relationships in the present, enhance coping skills through mutual support, and build resilience.
Group members can expect to:
- Share experiences with others who are dealing with similar situations
- Increase insight and understanding of self and others
- Identify stressors related to caregiving
- Address caregiver burnout
- Strengthen coping skills
- Focus on self-care
- Build resilience
Participation requires advance screening and evaluation to be billable to Medicare and other insurance.
Call for more information and to register for the 8-week series: 773.508.4742
Building Self-Compassion Through Mindfullness
MONDAYS, FEBRUARY 12 – MARCH 18, 2024, 10 – 11AM CT
Group members will learn about, practice, and discuss mindfulness meditation in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Led by Kate Maley, LCSW
Virtual Meeting. Pre-screening is required: kate.maley@cje.net or call 773.508.132
Caring Conversations—Virtual Support Group
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH, 4:00PM – 5:30PM CT
A support group for family caregivers of Holocaust survivors.
Led by Yonit Hoffman, PhD and Anna Dominov, LCSW, Holocaust Community Services.
Cost Free. Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004
Coffee & Conversation
MONDAYS, 1:00PM – 2:30PM
A support group for Holocaust survivors.
Led by Yonit Hoffman, PhD, and Iliana Vayman, MEd., Holocaust Community Services.
Alternating in-person and virtual.
Call to confirm dates and location: 773.508.1004
Family Caregivers—Virtual Support Group
FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 4–5 PM, THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 10–11 AM
Led by Carrie Cutler, MSW, LCSW & Catherine “Cat” Miller, BC-DMT, LCPC Come spend time with other caregivers who are coping with similar challenges and concerns. This Zoom support group will provide opportunities to enhance coping strategies in a supportive environment. Support group for all family members who are providing care for someone with dementia.
Cost Free. Registration Required. Email carrie.cutler@cje.net or call 847.236.7826
Zoom Virtual Meeting with video and telephone dial-in options
Program to Encourage Active Rewarding LiveS
What is PEARLS?
PEARLS is an evidence-based program proven to help depression over the course of only eight sessions. It also helps individuals become more socially and physically active—within their level of ability—so they can get back to enjoying life!
How does PEARLS work?
PEARLS Counselors meet individually with older adults to help them identify and solve problems—problems that can cause them to feel down or depressed. PEARLS is billable to insurance, or if you are uninsured, to our grant. This program is available in our Rogers Park and Deerfield offices, or via telehealth.
Who is PEARLS for?
PEARLS is for adults age 60 and older who are experiencing symptoms of depression or have lost interest in doing things.
To learn more, contact CJE SeniorLife 773.508.1000 and mention PEARLS Counseling.
Live Better with Chronic Pain—Wednesdays Telehealth Sessions
WEDNESDAYS, 3:00PM – 4:15PM
Group Leaders : Peter Tsurkis, LCSW & Carolyn Woodruff
If you are living with chronic pain (lasting more than three months), then this telehealth counseling group will give you the skills to improve your quality of life! The group leader will guide group members as they learn proven strategies to interrupt the cycle of pain and reclaim the ability to engage in activities that matter to them. Sessions will draw from cognitive behavioral therapy and chronic pain reprocessing techniques and cover topics such as:
- The Stress–Judging–Pain Connection
- Identifying Automatic Thoughts and Creating New Ones
- Muscle Relaxation and Coping Self Statements
- Observing and Letting Go
Participation requires advance screening and evaluation to be billable to Medicare and other insurance.
Contact: 773.508.1041
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Whether you’re not sure where to start or have specific questions for our team of professionals, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Call to talk with a team member immediately at 773.508.1000 or submit the contact form to the right and someone from CJE will be in touch shortly.