News & Events
Check in to learn more about what Concentric and our Therapists are doing in the community.
NEWS
What: Concentric is thrilled to partner up with Northwestern University’s The Family Institute Counseling Master’s Program serving as an Internship site for their graduate students!
When: Feb 2024
What: We are so grateful and fortunate to have been in business for 10 years. What a ride and dream that has come true! We could not be who we are without our incredible group of dedicated Therapists and Business Manager. As the Founder, I continue to be inspired by everyone in the group - I have learned so much from everyone. We look forward to growing and serving others!
When: April 2023
What: Concentric is thrilled to partner up with Northeastern Illinois University's (NEIU)'s Clinical Mental Health Counseling master's degree program! We are excited to welcome our first counseling intern, Mara. She is also bilingual in English and Spanish.
When: August 2022
What: Jennifer Larson’s, LCPC, NCC written-article on how to adapt to Coronavirus is published in the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association (IMHCA), a division of Illinois Counseling Association (ICA), News Update. To view article in the publication, click here.
When: Summer 2020 IMHCA Newletter
What: Concentric Counseling & Consulting is offering crisis, short-term virtual video counseling and telehealth mental health services to Essential Workers during these challenging times due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). We are all incredibly grateful for all that you do and we want to give back! You can use your health insurance for teletherapy. Also, we are offering sliding fee and pro bono to a limited number of Essential Workers who have endured financial hardship due to the impact of COVID.
When: April - May 2020
What: Jennifer Larson, LCPC, NCC and David Larson, BA - Concentric Owner and Business Operations Manager/Intake Coordinator and wife and husband continue to take their relationships seriously (and with fun!) by participating in another Couples Retreat. We attended The Art & Science of Love Workshops (Gottman-based) led by Michael ‘Mike’ McNulty, Ph.D. & Tom Ryan, LCPC, Certified Gottman Therapist and Master Trainers.
When: September 21-22, 2019
What: Voyage Chicago's The Trailblazers series features Jennifer Larson, LCPC, NCC, Owner & Psychotherapist of Concentric, specifically the Northwest Chicago location. The Trailblazers series feature & celebrate female role models in the Chicago community. Read the entire interview Life and Work with Jennifer Larson here.
When: February 19, 2019
What: Jennifer Larson, LCPC, NCC and David Larson, BA - Concentric Owner and Business Operations Manager/Intake Coordinator and wife and husband take their relationships seriously! We attended a wonderful Hold Me Tight Workshop led by Joshua Marder, LMFT, Certified Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapist.
When: December 18, 2018
What: Concentric Counseling & Consulting is excited to announce our expansion to the North / Northwest side of Chicago! We are pleased to expand to the Sauganash neighborhood where we will be serving children, adolescents, adults and families in Sauganash and the surrounding city neighborhoods (Edgebrook, Forest Glen, Wildwood, Edison Park, Peterson Park, North Park, Lincoln Square, and Andersonville) and nearby suburbs (Lincolnwood, Skokie, Evanston, and The North Shore).
When: November 1, 2017
What: Jennifer Larson, LCPC, NCC, Owner and Psychotherapist, is featured as one of Chicago's Most Inspiring Stories. Read the entire interview at Voyage Chicago Magazine Downtown's Rising Stars.
When: September 6, 2017
What: Concentric was one of the recipients to be selected by The Kennedy Forum and The Chicago Community Trust for leading a thoughtful and well-organized #OnTheTable Discussion. Concentric was invited to On The Table Review at The Chicago Community Trust. It was a true honor to be there with other organizations to provide feedback and brainstorm ideas for future discussions in the State of Illinois.
When: June 20, 2017
Where: The Chicago Community Trust, 225 N. Michigan Ave., 22nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60601
We are excited to kick off the New Year by partnering up again with NPN! Concentric therapists will be writing monthly blogs on various topics involving parenting, self-care, couples and marriage challenges, and mental health. Check them out at the top of the month at Neighborhood Parents Network Blog.
What: We are excited to kick off the New Year by partnering up again with NPN! Concentric therapists will be writing monthly blogs on various topics involving parenting, self-care, couples and marriage challenges, and mental health. Check them out at the top of the month at Neighborhood Parents Network Blog.
When: January - June 2017
What: Check out Neighborhood Parents Network (NPN) Blog -- 10 THINGS TO DO WHEN YOUR PARTNER'S HAD AN AFFAIR written by Jennifer Larson.
When: March 2016
What: We are excited to announce that providing counseling services to students at Sauganash School has gone well, that we are expanding donated services to include direct psycho-education and support services to teachers who may benefit from learning how social, emotional, and behavioral needs of children impact academics and well-being in their classrooms.
When: January - June 2016 Location: Sauganash Elementary School
What: We know not every child or family needs therapy to address their concerns, so we are now offering an additional service to help those families out. We are offering short-term solutions with 20-, 40- and 60-minute sessions over the phone, video online, or in person to address a variety of concerns related to childhood and adolescents. For more information, visit Consulting for Parents. When: Effective December 2015
What: Due to the perpetual CPS budget cuts (including social work and psychological services), we wanted to assist in some way. We will begin to donate our counseling services directly to students at neighborhood Chicago Public School (CPS). When: September 2015 Location: Sauganash Elementary School
What: We are pleased to announce our new name Concentric Counseling & Consulting to better reflect our counseling philosophy, mission, and services. We were formerly Larson Counseling & Consultation, P.C. When: April 2015
What: We introduce offering compassion, empathy, guidance and options during your journey with infertility. Review the flyer for more information. When: June 2014
What: Jennifer Larson, LCPC, NCC, is passionate about helping people to create and maintain a good self-care regimen! For tips and pointers on how to get started, please read her article published in Neighborhood Parents Network's (NPN) Parent-to-Parent Newsletter. When: January 2014
What: Larson Counseling & Consultation, P.C. becomes a group practice by expanding to include another therapist and additional services to include counseling and therapy to children and families, and supervision and consultation services. When: August 2013
EVENTS
What: Book Club at The Green Post.
Thought-provoking discussions about Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan.
When: Feb 2024
What: Holiday Gathering at Farm Bar - Ravenswood
When: December 2023
What: Ribbon-Cutting to celebrate 10 years in business with Alderman Samantha Nugent of the 39th Ward of Chicago, Kathy Fern of Edgebrook-Sauganash Chamber of Commerce (ESCC) and Concentric team
When: November 14, 2023
What: Concentric Outing playing games as teams at Game Night Out along with dinner and outing afterwards. Good times!
When: October 7, 2023
What: Concentric Outing at Metropolitan Brewing located on the beautiful Chicago River. Enjoyed a variety of Mexican tacos offered by Arigato Market.
When: October 22, 2022
What: Concentric's 3rd Annual Outing. Our group interacted with and watched the Therapy Players, a group of psychotherapists who perform improv, at Prop Thtr. Truth be told, none of us expected to directly interact with the troupe — as yes, we learned some of us have social and stage anxiety. Some of us faced our anxieties and went along while others provided moral support! Afterwards we had a lovely dinner in the area.
When: February 10, 2019
What: Concentric's 2nd Annual Outing. There are many things that set us apart from our group practices. One of them is we get together to engage in an activity that is related to our field and have a nice dinner afterwards for discussion and connection. This year we saw You Got Older at Steppenwolf Theater followed by dinner in the area. The story is about a woman Mae, whose life is filled with awkwardness, grief and loss, and fantasy which takes her on paths filled with twists and turns.
When: January 27, 2018
What: Jennifer Larson, LCPC, NCC of Concentric attended NPN's Working Moms Happy Hour featuring Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune's Balancing Act Columnist. Some topics included how to balance wearing many hats required of working moms, how to advocate and voice your needs to your spouse and work as a team, and how to care less about things that carry little value. Great event!
When: November 9, 2017 Location: Leo Burnett, Downtown
What: We are partnering with The Kennedy Forum and The Chicago Community Trust to combat stigma against mental health and addiction disorders by encouraging open and honest conversations - On The Table 2017.
Your Voice Matters: Mental Health and Addiction. Honest Discussion About Why More People Don't Seek Out Help.
When: May 16, 2017 5:00-7:00pm Location: Millennium Park
What: Concentric's 1st Annual Outing. Our group celebrated the New Year with some good laughs watching the Therapy Players, a group of mental health professionals who regularly perform improv in the Chicago area, perform sketch at The Chicago Sketch Comedy Fest. Afterwards we had a lovely dinner in the area. We had such a good time -- A reminder to all that "Laughter is really good medicine."
When: January 2017
What: NPN Silent Auction
When: April 27-May 8, 2016
Location: Online
We are donating 4 of our services to NPN's Silent Auction, listed under Education and Support.
What: Sauganash Small Business & Eco Fair - Open to the Public
When: April 2, 2016 9:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Sauganash Elementary School
Concentric Counseling & Consulting will be one of the vendors at this event! Come meet us, ask questions related to yourself, your marriage or partnership, your child or family! Don't feel comfortable asking us directly, no problem! You can write an anyonmous question and throw it in our bowl -- answers will be posted on our Facebook page. There will be a variety of vendors at this event, including artists and photographers, martial arts studios, Working Bikes and Chicago Bike Ambassadors.
What: NPN Silent Auction
When: April 27-May 3, 2015
Location: Online
We are donating two of our services to NPN's Silent Auction, listed under Education and Support. For additional information, please click below:
1 Individual or Couples (Adult) Assessment
1 Child Assessment for Counseling and Therapy
What: NPN #asktheexpert
When: Feb-March 2015
Location: Online via www.npnparents.org
Ashley Allis of Concentric Counseling and Consulting answers questions about child's behaviors on NPN's Ask The Expert. This event is only open to NPN members. If you are a member, sign in and ask your questions!
What: Tired of Feeling Tired? Workshop to All Working Moms
When: April 23, 2012 12:00pm-1:30pm
Location: Country Financial, 55 W. Monroe, Ste 3150, Chicago, IL 60603
Free workshop on how to set up boundaries and create a self-care plan to avoid feeling tired and burnout.
What: Tired of Feeling Tired? Speaking Engagement with NPN Working Moms
When: March 30, 2011 12:00pm-1:30pm
Location: Country Financial, 55 W. Monroe, Ste 3150, Chicago, IL 60603
Speaking Engagement with Working Moms Group of Neighborhood Parents Network (NPN). Obtain pointers on how you can increase your self-care and decrease burnout by establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries within the workplace and other areas of your life. In this discussion workshop, you will learn about the purpose and function of boundaries and the value of prioritizing your needs and wants in order to achieve a more balanced and fulfilling life.
