We are a full-service group practice on the North Shore of Chicago. We work with all members of the family from the littlest one to the elders. Because we are experienced therapists working in one practice, we can guarantee you continuation and coordination of care.

Together, we will find solutions to your challenges.

Now Offering Telehealth Appointments

Feeling Anxious or Depressed?

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Services

From time-to-time, each of us struggles with personal challenges and we feel distressed, or stuck. The hardest step to take is admitting to ourself that we can’t solve these problems alone. That’s when it’s time to seek professional help from a skilled therapist who has the experience to guide us through a troubling time.

Counseling

Individual, couples and family therapy.

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Specialities

Include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and trauma counseling.

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Couples Workshop

Proven workshop created by The Gottman Institute.

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Well-Trained. Personable. Supportive.

Our Therapists

Terri A.
Ammirati

Owner & Founder, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Terri specializes in empowering clients to strengthen their relationships. She works with all aspects of relational distress and provides solution-focused therapy.

Melanie
Brosnan

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Melanie works with children, teens, adults and families. She has specialized training in trauma, grief and loss, anxiety and mood disorders, women's issues, and self injurious behaviors.

Joan
McDonald

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Joan brings extensive experience individual and family therapy and group therapy for anxiety, bipolar, grief, trauma, life transitions, ADHD, parenting and executive functioning.

Jane
Sussman

Licensed Social Worker

Jane specializes in working with children ages 5-18, emerging adults and families. She has specialized training in anxiety & mood disorders, early childhood education, trauma, substance use disorder, faith-based counseling, and behavioral difficulties.

Testimonials

"I was feeling hopeless.... too many complications. Thank you, Ammirati Counseling for guiding me towards the light and out of this darkness."

"The anxiety I have lived with my entire life has been unbearable. Ammirati Counseling has given me the skills I have been searching for."

"I have found the staff at Ammirati Counseling to be highly professional and always acts with my best interest in mind."

"Great facility ! Warm and welcoming staff. Melanie exemplifies all the qualities of a great counselor. She is easy to talk to and truly displays a passion for helping others. Highly recommend."

"I highly recommend. Great amount of one on one time and attention to the needs."

"Anna is someone who embodies intellect, comfort, and an ultimate safety space. While talking with her, I truly feel that I am heard and feel like I am able to dig deeper when it comes to talking about certain things."

"I was very hesitant at first but she helped me expand my comfort zone."

Joan Mcdonald is the best therapists that I thought I never wanted. I was nervous to speak with someone about ANYTHING until I spoke with Joan. I am extremely grateful for her guidance and I can't wait to continue my sessions with her. Thank you, Joan!

Wish I could give 10 stars for this review. I've had nothing but great experiences here. The office is very welcoming, and I found all the therapists to be extremely helpful and professional. I really liked Melanie and look forward to visiting again.

My husband and I have been in counseling with Terri for about two years. She is an attentive listener, good coach, and she respectfully challenges us and offers viable solutions to our conflicts and issues using the Gottman Method.

"Melanie Brosan of Ammirati Counseling provided excellent services. She provided effective counseling during a difficult time in my life, and helped me worked through it."

"Thank you, Aida, for your intellect and compassion. I was able to work through a difficult time, when so many things in my life were changing. Highly recommend her!"

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"Thank you for moderating some great material. I thought that the way you presented the format and material was really good."

Couples Workshop participant

"I found the class enjoyable and it builds habits and accountability. I appreciate you for being in your business and being passionate."

Couples Workshop participant

No More Waiting For Things To Get Better

When To Seek Help

Are you feeling overwhelmed or ashamed and not sure where to begin?
Are looking for a place where you will feel comfortable as you work through personal struggles?
Do you have family members who would benefit from talking with a professional?
Do you have a distressed relationship with your spouse or child?
Are you in a relationship that is not struggling, but just “OK”? Do feel you are drifting apart?

Connect With Us

Free e-Book

Receive "Debunking 4 Myths on Love" when you contact us.

Free 15-Minute Consultations

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Client First

Our fees are reasonable and we accept most major insurance plans.

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"Debunking 4 Myths on Love"

Join the Hundreds of Thousands Worldwide Who Discovered the Secrets of the ‘Love Lab’

What is the Love Lab?

In the 1980s, Dr. John Gottman established the “Love Lab,” where researchers discovered groundbreaking behaviors on the “Masters” and “Disasters” of relationships.

Terri Ammirati was fortunate to be trained directly by Dr. Gottman and his wife, Dr. Julie Gottman.

Subscribe now to receive Terri’s free e-book with “Love Lab” findings.

Empowering Your Relationships