The Juniper Center

10/22/2026

Our next CEU presentation will be taking place on Friday, October 30th! Most professionals can recognize obvious sexual harassment, but the more challenging situations often exist in the gray areas. Designed specifically for therapists and behavioral health professionals, this engaging 90-minute training explores the intersection of sexual harassment, professional boundaries, power dynamics, ethics, and workplace culture through realistic scenarios and discussion. Participants will leave with practical strategies to recognize concerns earlier, navigate difficult situations with greater confidence, and respond appropriately when issues arise. Be sure to register today! https://ceu.thejunipercenter.com/courses/advanced-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-for-therapists-clinical-boundaries-and-workplace-risk

This engaging 90-minute training explores the intersection of sexual harassment, professional boundaries, power dynamics, ethics, and workplace culture through realistic scenarios and discussion (1.5 CEUs).

10/21/2026

The Juniper Center is hiring! Experience the joy of working where you can bring your authentic self to work. Check out current openings! https://www.thejunipercenter.com/about-us/jobs/

Job OpeningsAt The Juniper Center we provide care we would want for ourselves or a loved one. Here you will find independence to build a practice that

10/20/2026

Meet Tony Kern! Tony is especially passionate about working with individuals navigating substance use, trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. He believes that every person’s story is unique and that healing comes through understanding, self-compassion, and meaningful connection. Drawing from both professional training and lived experience, Tony understands that growth is rarely linear and believes every individual has the capacity to build resilience, overcome obstacles, and create lasting change. https://www.thejunipercenter.com/our-staff/tony-kern/

Tony (he/him) is a counselor who holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University. His approach is grounded in authenticity, compassion, and the belief that meaningful change begins within a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Tony strives to create a nonj...

10/19/2026

As the vibrant colors of summer give way to the golden hues of autumn, many of us feel a natural pull toward pumpkin spice lattes and cozy sweaters. But for some, the change in season can bring more than just a new wardrobe. Mind Above Matter discusses more about Seasonal Affective Disorder during the autumn season and what are some of the common ways someone can turn sadness into joy around this time of year. https://www.mindabovematter.com/post/navigating-fall-mental-health-a-guide-to-the-season-of-change

Explore tips for maintaining mental health during fall and navigating seasonal changes for a balanced, positive mindset.

10/14/2026

A new episode of the Mental Health Business Mentor podcast is now live! You are more than your job title! Join us with Alexandria Theo as we explore redefining your identity, recognizing the value of your skills, and building a future that aligns with your purpose and financial goals. Your next chapter can be meaningful, sustainable, and true to who you are becoming. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1359934/episodes/19914266

In this episode, we explore the difference between renting and owning your visibility as a private practice owner. While referrals, networking, and social media can be powerful tools for attracting clients, they are ultimately platforms and relati...

10/14/2026

Today is National Stop Bullying Day! When bullying happens, everyone who is involved or witnesses it can have lasting impacts on their mental health and well-being. Bullying is linked to many negative outcomes, including increased risks of depression and anxiety, substance use, and su***de. Stopbullying.gov goes more in depth about the long term effects of bullying and what we can do as a community to stand up to bullies and how to grow stronger together. https://www.stopbullying.gov/bullying/effects

Bullying can negatively impact mental health and well-being.

10/14/2026

Join us for the next Chicago LGBTQ Networking Group! Connect with local behavioral health professionals over breakfast and hear Emily DuBach, PhD, LCPC, ATR-BC, lead an informal discussion on mental health literacy, social media, and practical ways to support well-being and authentic connection.

🗓 Thursday, October 22 | 8:30–9:30 a.m.
📍 Hazelden Betty Ford Outpatient Clinic, 867 N. Dearborn St., Chicago

We hope to see you there!

10/13/2026

Meet Becca Gonet, one of our fabulous interns, whom we are more than happy to welcome here at the Juniper Center! Becca (she/her) is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling student at Adler University in Chicago, Illinois. She sees therapy as a place where people can learn to reconnect with themselves, find their authenticity, and seek support through all of the complicated parts of being human. Above all, Becca believes there is no single way to live a life or to exist in a human body. She works within a Health at Every Size framework and is committed to creating a body-positive, LGBTQ+ and BIPOC-affirming, trauma-informed space where people can feel safe enough to rest and begin to heal. https://www.thejunipercenter.com/our-staff/becca-gonet/

Becca (she/her) is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling student at Adler University in Chicago, Illinois. She sees therapy as a place where people can learn to reconnect with themselves, find their authenticity, and seek support through all of the complicated parts of being human. Above all, Becca be...

10/12/2026

This week is the start of OCD Awareness Week! We’ve all been there from time to time. Perhaps we double-check our locks or call our friends and family to ensure they are safe and healthy. We may even replay a conversation in our head to see how it could have gone better. However, for people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), these actions and thoughts can become compulsions and/or obsessions that interfere with their mental health, quality of life, relationships, and health. If you or a loved one struggles with the effects of OCD, you don’t have to face this battle alone. With the right tools and solutions, you can develop strong coping skills to conquer your OCD – free of excess anxiety, panic, worry, and fear. At The Juniper Center, our mental health professionals are here to help you through challenging times. https://www.thejunipercenter.com/services/ocd-therapy/

Find Life Beyond Your OCD We’ve all been there from time to time. Perhaps we double-check our locks or call our friends and family to ensure they are safe