Karen Liebold, M.A., L.C.P.C.

My name is Karen Liebold and I am the owner of The Oaks Counseling Center. I have a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology and I am a LCPC, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. My passion is helping others live through challenging times. My hope is for clients to feel heard, supported, learn new ways of coping and thriving, to find healing and strength. I started my counselor's journey working in hospice as a Bereavement Coordinator in the suburbs and then in downtown Chicago. My job took me all over the city, visiting clients from all backgrounds and beliefs, helping them live life with their dying loved one and then helping them as they grieved their death. I organized, implemented and facilitated Bereavement conferences, memorial services, grief support groups, training programs for medical residents, volunteer program, 5K runs and much more. I own and operate Help4grief.com which is a website to help the bereaved find local support in the Chicagoland area. I worked for a local family grief center as the Suicide Program Clinical Site Coordinator and General Grief Site Coordinator. I facilitated suicide support groups, parent groups grieving the death of a child and children/teen grief groups and groups for professional caregivers. As a mom with children who have special needs, I understand the complexities, rewards and weariness that comes with parenting them. It is rare to find support groups for parents and my hope is to create a safe space for them to process the immense responsibility of raising these kids. I have created an Allergy Group for Kids, a first of it's kind, to support and educate children with life-threatening food allergies. I also have a desire to serve professional caregivers, first responders and military families. I have created and facilitated process groups for professional caregivers to help them process compassion fatigue, secondary trauma and create care plans for themselves. The Oaks Counseling Center seeks to serve: + the grieving + the traumatized + the weary + the lonely + the suffering + the young + the old + the caregivers + the chronically ill + the dying + the first responders and their families + the military and their families + the special needs parents and families I offer individual counseling sessions and group therapy I work with children and adults. Click on Request Appointment: Free phone consultation for us to get started or call me at 224-318-7554. Open Path Therapist: If you are uninsured or need a flexible fee, consider joining Open Path. I believe all people are entitled to mental health services regardless of ability to pay. My link is: https://openpathcollective.org/open-path-therapists/application-full/?ref=34972 ******************************************************************** Programs: In-person & Telehealth Support Groups: Telehealth Parent groups: * Parents with children who have life-threatening allergies * Parents with special needs children Grief Support Groups: * Grief Group for Adults: Suicide/Homicide/Overdose death * Grief Group for Adults: Spousal/Partner Loss * Grief Group for Adults: Death of a Parent/Caregiver * Grief Group: Miscarriage *Grief Group for Bereaved Parents: Death of an adult child * Grief Group for Adults: Death of a friend, sibling, relative, co-worker Caregiver Support Group: * For those caregiving or loving someone with chronic illness, life-limiting illness and need encouragement and support. Telehealth Ongoing Groups: $30 per session, + One-Time Registration fee: $25 Call Karen for intake/registration: 224-318-7554 See Details and Dates Below ******************************************************************** Parents with Special Needs Children-Tuesdays 9am-10am Telehealth This is a process group for parents who have special needs children/youth/adults who need to talk with others who understand. Medical Advice will not be given during group. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Parents with Food Allergic Children-Tuesdays 11 am-12noon Telehealth This is a process group for parents with children who have life-threatening food allergies. Medical Advice will not be given during group. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Grief Group for Adults: Suicide/Homicide/Overdose death Wednesdays 7pm-8:00pm -telehealth This therapy group is for adults who are grieving the death of a loved one due to a suicide, homicide or overdose death. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Grief Group: Bereaved Parents: Death of an Adult Child Thursdays 10am-11am-telehealth This process-ongoing therapeutic support group is for parents who are grieving the death of an adult child (age 17+) ******************************************************************** Grief Group: Death of a Parent/Caregiver Mondays 6:30pm-7:30pm-telehealth This process group is for adults who are grieving the death of a parent, parent-figure, guardian or caregiver. ******************************************************************** Grief Group: Miscarriage Mondays 5:30-6:30pm-telehealth This process group is for individuals, parents or couples who are grieving due to having experienced a miscarriage. Medical advice will not be given during group. ******************************************************************** Grief Group: Death of a friend, sibling, relative, co-worker. Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm-telehealth This process group is for adults who are grieving the death of a friend, sibling, relative or co-worker. ******************************************************************** Grief Group: Death of a Spouse/Partner Saturdays 9:30am-10:30am This process group is for adults who are grieving the death of a partner or spouse. ******************************************************************** Caregiver Support Group Mondays, 10am-11am-telehealth This process, support group is for caregivers to talk with other caregivers to find encouragement and support. Medical advice will not be given in group. ******************************************************************** In-person Group Programs Meet at 820 S. Bartlett Road, Ste 106B,Streamwood, IL $35 per session/ $25 Registration fee (non-refundable) 90 Minutes each session, 6-week group Free phone consultation required before registration. For children's group, phone/video consultation with parent & child required before registration. Call Karen at 224-318-7554 ******************************************************************** ******************************************************************** The Mighty Oaks Allergy Program Monthly Support Group: Free! This is a FARE Approved Support Group. Meets monthly in Streamwood Office. For those living with food allergies or those who are taking care of someone with food allergies. Monthly topics vary. Find support, education and encouragement. Please email Karen for more information: oakscounselingcenter@gmail.com Times: 6:30-7:30pm, In-person January 22, 2024 Feb. 12, 2024 March 18, 2024 April 15, 2024 ****************************************************************** Mighty Oaks: Group for Food Allergic Children, Ages 8-11 Camp Sessions Session A: Call for upcoming dates A psychoeducational group for children who live with life-threatening food allergies. Our group will be active using games, art activities, skill building and role play. A great safe place for kids to be with other kids who get it! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Acorn Grief Program Acorn Grief Groups: For Children, Ages 8-11. Camp Sessions Level 1: Call for upcoming dates Level 2: Call if interested Level 1: This entry-level grief support group is for children who are grieving the death of a loved one. The death must have occurred within the past year. Level 2: This is for children who are beyond the 1rst year and may be facing different challenges in their grief process. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Roots Program: For those who are working or have worked in service to others. Our Roots are community members who are sacrificing their lives for freedom, health, safety and the well-being of others. Roots include: first responder, dispatcher, EMT, crisis response team, crisis line worker, National Guard, active/retired military, clergy, professional health caregiver-CNA, doctor, nurse, hospice worker, funeral home staff, coroner office staff. If you would like to be a part of the Roots Program but your occupation is not listed: Call Karen at 224-318-7554 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Roots Coffee Talks: Join us for coffee, bring your lunch and rest for awhile. Unwind, recharge & chat with others. Free First Responders Coffee Talks: 2nd Wednesday of the month: 12:15-1pm Feb. 14, 2024 Valentines Day Coffee and Goodies March 13, 2024 April 10, 2024 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Professional Caregivers Coffee Talks: This is for clergy and all professional caregivers. 3rd Wednesday of the month: 12:15-1pm Feb. 21, 2024 March 20, 2024 April 17, 2024 Future Process Groups for the Roots are coming, please contact Karen if you would be interested in a telehealth support group with other Roots or an in-person support group. We would process the pressure, stress and weariness that comes with being a Root. Group would be a safe, confidential place to talk with others about your work life, find support and build self-care plans.