Business Details
21 Years
experience
Trusted Counseling Services in Chicago
Millennium Counseling Center has been dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized mental health support since 2005. Our mission focuses on helping individuals overcome challenges related to mental health, addiction, relationships, and trauma through tailored treatment plans. With a diverse team of experienced professionals, we offer individual, couples, group, and intensive counseling programs, alongside specialized athlete wellness services.Our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive environment ensures clients receive care aligned with their unique needs. We have maintained continuous operations using telehealth services to ensure accessibility during challenging times, emphasizing proven methods for recovery and personal growth.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Counseling
Group Counseling
Intensive Treatment Program
Athlete Wellness
Mental Health Counseling
Addiction Counseling
Telehealth Services
Sports Performance Counseling
Relationship Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs
- Our team includes experienced clinicians with specialized expertise in mental health and addiction
- We provide accessible telehealth counseling services
- Our Athlete Wellness Division addresses unique mental health needs for athletes
- We utilize evidence-based approaches in individual, group, and intensive counseling programs
Services
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling sessions provide personalized mental health support tailored to each client's unique needs. This approach effectively addresses a wide range of challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse. Our licensed therapists work collaboratively with clients to develop coping strategies and promote long-term healing through evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling helps partners improve communication and resolve conflicts in romantic or other close relationships. Our therapists address issues like pre-marital preparation, infidelity recovery, and communication challenges. The program focuses on building stronger connections through structured sessions that promote mutual understanding and healthier relationship patterns.
Intensive Treatment Program
The 3A Intensive Treatment Program combines attention, accountability, and acceptance in a comprehensive recovery approach. This program integrates group therapy, individual counseling, and 12-step principles to support clients in maintaining long-term recovery. It emphasizes developing personal support networks and establishing sustainable lifestyle changes for sustained wellness.
Athlete Wellness
Our Athlete Wellness program addresses mental health needs for athletes at all levels through specialized counseling services. The program includes performance enhancement techniques, injury recovery support, and transition assistance from competitive sports. Our team combines clinical expertise with firsthand athletic experience to provide relevant, effective mental health care for athletes.
Group Counseling
Group counseling sessions create supportive environments for clients sharing similar challenges. These sessions facilitate peer support while addressing specific issues like sex addiction recovery, chemical dependency, and trauma healing. The program emphasizes shared experiences and collective growth as complementary components to individual treatment plans.
People
Ann Foster
Founder
Ann Foster founded Millennium Counseling Center with a vision to create accessible, compassionate mental health care. With decades of experience in addiction recovery, she has built a comprehensive treatment center that combines traditional therapies with innovative approaches to support lasting healing.
Derek Bylsma
President / Executive Director
Derek Bylsma leads as President and Executive Director, bringing extensive clinical and administrative expertise. A former Division I athlete, he combines personal experience with professional knowledge to develop programs that address both mental health and performance needs for diverse client populations.
Oren Matteson
Vice President / Clinical Director
Oren Matteson oversees clinical operations as Vice President and Clinical Director. With specialized training in addiction and mental health counseling, he develops evidence-based treatment protocols and leads professional development initiatives to maintain high standards of care across all programs.
DeVona Alleyne
Clinical Director
DeVona Alleyne serves as Clinical Director, bringing expertise in trauma-informed care and multicultural counseling. Her leadership focuses on creating inclusive treatment environments that address the complex needs of diverse client populations through both clinical and spiritual perspectives.
Sarah Meister
Athlete Wellness Director
Sarah Meister directs the Athlete Wellness program, combining her experience as a former Division I volleyball player with clinical expertise. She specializes in addressing mental health challenges specific to athletes, including performance anxiety, injury recovery, and transition from competitive sports.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, and group counseling for depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health conditions through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Do you offer telehealth counseling options?
Yes, we provide HIPAA-compliant telehealth counseling services including individual therapy, group sessions, and intensive recovery programs.
What addiction treatment programs are available?
Our addiction treatment includes individual counseling, group therapy, and the 3A Intensive Treatment Program addressing chemical dependency, sex addiction, and co-occurring disorders.
Do you specialize in athlete mental health?
Yes, our Athlete Wellness Division offers specialized counseling for performance enhancement, injury recovery, and mental health challenges specific to athletes.
What makes your counseling approach unique?
We combine personalized treatment plans with diverse therapeutic modalities, including evidence-based practices and holistic approaches tailored to each client's needs.
Reviews (3)
Allison K.
Feb 07, 2014
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I have worked with Ms. Scanlon since 2005. I have had many different therapists over the years since I've suffered from different addictions. My masters degree is in counseling psychology from Loyola Chicago. I believe that I'm a good judge of professional mental health practitioners. Many fine characteristics stand out with Ms. Scanlon... I call her Jenny. She's truly dedicated, completely empathic, and recommends action to me with an eye on heuristic research. She is up to date on the best treatments for me. I also trust her intuition & know that she is committed to
Allison K.
Mar 06, 2012
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Working with Jenny and EMDR has changed my life. I just finished a stint of 12 sessions with Ms. Jenny in mid-July. I came to Jenny because she was recommended as am EMDR therapist. I had no idea of the benefits of EMDR, but I was not making leeway with talk therapy and still felt depressed after being on anti depressants. After 3 sessions I began to get why talk therapy didn't work for me. I immediately began to feel like a new self was emerging and my vision felt clearer.
Today, I am able to make decisions based on my self love and the self hate has disappeared. Life is worth living
Today, I am able to make decisions based on my self love and the self hate has disappeared. Life is worth living
Jo W.
Oct 10, 2008
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I've often said that finding a shrink that's a good fit is harder than finding a spouse. I think it's important to note up front that my experience with Jenny is not necessarily indicative of an experience someone else would have. Sometimes it's just not a good fit between two people, and I think that was the case here. After going through some pretty major things last year, I sought out professional help but I didn't have any luck in finding someone who was a good fit, so I just kind of gave up and decided to ignore my problems... Yeah, that didn't really work
