Marriage Counselor
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
Evanston, Illinois 60201 | 1-877-606-6161
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Marriage Counselor
Of Vineyards and Canopies Therapy Services, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Available for Online Therapy
The idea that marriage takes a lot of work can be an understatement. Two individual people learn to grow together, adapt, and adjust to life's obstacles. In marriage and family counseling, we sit as an objective facilitator and challenger in strengthening your marriage.
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There is a park in Evanston, IL which literally stands tall whenever parks are talked about. That is the Lighthouse Park in Evanston, IL, where families can go look at lighthouses next to Lake Michigan. For a historical perspective, you can pay a visit to the Mitchell Museum, which houses an American Indian exhibit called A Mother's Touch. All different types of cradleboards---wooden boards that are either solid wood or woven, suspended from the mother's shoulders by straps or hung on a saddle to carry a baby---are on display. There is also an exhibit that explores the issues that Native Americans face today.1 There are many fascinating museums in this beautiful town. Most of them offer tours to schools, so children can be sure and get in to see the exhibits.
Marriage and Family Mental Health in Evanston
The Lilac Tree is a local non-profit organization that seeks to provide support for women who are contemplating divorce or who have already undergone the process. Individual assistance to discuss what to expect, how to hire attorneys, and how to handle custody issues is available. Support groups are also offered for women who need guidance as they work through grief, anger, anxiety, and sadness. Workshops on successful co-parenting are also available. Call the Lilac Tree at 847-328-0313 for further details.2
The essential goal of You Evanston is to provide positive adult role models who meet the social, emotional and mental health needs of the city's youth. Staff members serve as mentors, academic tutors, life skills coaches, and listeners in times of need. They also work with the child's teachers, parents and other stakeholders to solve problems and act as intermediaries to ensure the best interests of the child are being met. Contact You Evanston at 847-866-1200 to find out more.3
Family Services and Assistance Programs
Various agencies in Evanston offer support and assistance programs to strengthen family bonds. Metropolitan Family Services offers prevention programs that educate parents and children about making positive choices to improve mental health. School-based services teach children and teachers about conflict resolution and violence intervention. Prevention programs help reduce alcohol use among teens as well.4 Families that need help promoting nurturing and caring relationships with one another can take part in services provided by Infant Welfare Society of Evanston. Parenting classes facilitate the development of positive parenting techniques. Educational programs discuss developmental milestones and offer insight into guiding children through their teenage years and into adulthood with a good sense of self. Services are provided in English as well as Spanish. For more detailed information, call Metropolitan Family Services at 312-986-4000 or Infant Welfare Society of Evanston at 847-563-8344.5
References
1. Mitchell Museum of the American Indian. (2010). Exhibits. Retrieved from http://www.mitchellmuseum.org/exhibits/index.html2. The Lilac Tree. (2017). How We Can Help. Retrieved from http://www.thelilactree.org/how_we_can_help.htm
3. You Evanston. (2016). About Us. Retrieved from http://www.youevanston.org/index.php/staff.html
4. Metropolitan Family Services. (2017). Programs and Services. Retrieved from http://www.metrofamily.org/community-centers/evanston-skokie/programs-and-services.aspx
5. Infant Welfare Society of Evanston. (2017). Family Support Program. Retrieved from http://www.iwse.org/programs/family-support-program/
Evanston is located in Cook County, Illinois. It has a land area of 7.77 square miles and a water area of 0.02 square miles. The population of Evanston is 64,821 people with 29,263 households and a median annual income of $70,041. .
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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Evanston for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Evanston public health department.