About Bergen Counseling Collective

Bergen Counseling Collective is a therapy practice in Chicago's Ravenswood neighborhood providing individual therapy, couples counseling, and specialized treatment for trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges. Founded by Jeremiah Bergen, MS, LCPC, the practice has been serving the Chicago community since 2010. We are in-network with BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, UBH PPO, and Cigna PPO and offer both in-person sessions at our Ravenswood office and telehealth throughout Illinois.

Our Approach to Therapy

We believe therapy works best when it is both evidence-based and genuinely personal. Our clinicians use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) depending on what each client needs. We do not apply a one-size-fits-all approach. Treatment is tailored to your goals, your history, and the way you process the world.

Our practice takes a holistic and systemic view of mental health. Individual well-being is shaped by relationships, family history, work, culture, and community. Whether you are working through anxiety that has built up over years, navigating a difficult transition in your marriage, or processing trauma that still affects your daily life, we help you understand the patterns underneath the symptoms and build a path toward real change.

We also recognize that asking for help is not easy. Many of our clients are high-functioning, successful people who have pushed through challenges on their own for a long time. Therapy at Bergen Counseling Collective is not about being broken. It is about gaining clarity, building skills, and creating space for the kind of growth that is hard to do alone.

Our Therapists

Our clinical team brings over 20 years of combined experience in individual and couples therapy. Each therapist is independently licensed in the state of Illinois and brings specialized training in evidence-based modalities.

Jeremiah Bergen, MS, LCPC is the founder of Bergen Counseling Collective and has over 20 years of experience working with individuals and couples. He specializes in couples therapy using the Gottman Method, trauma treatment, depression, anxiety, and relationship conflict. Jeremiah is a member of the American Counseling Association and has been featured on ABC 7 Chicago as a clinical expert on grief and social media. He also provides executive coaching for leaders and professionals navigating career challenges.

Morgan Eslinger, MA, LCPC works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, and relational concerns. Morgan brings warmth and direct engagement to her therapeutic work and uses a blend of CBT, person-centered, and relational approaches.

Sophia Villenas, M.Ed, LPC works with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, identity exploration, cultural adjustment, and relationship dynamics. Sophia brings a multicultural lens to therapy and is committed to creating an inclusive, affirming therapeutic space.

Learn more about our team and find the right fit for you on our therapists page.

What We Treat

Bergen Counseling Collective provides treatment across a range of mental health concerns. Our primary areas of focus include anxiety and worry that interferes with daily life, depression and low mood, trauma and PTSD (including complex trauma, childhood trauma, and single-incident trauma), couples and marriage counseling for communication breakdowns, emotional disconnection, and conflict, grief and loss, social anxiety, divorce and separation, identity and gender affirming therapy, life transitions, self-esteem, burnout, and relationship patterns that feel stuck.

We also offer the Reclaimed group, a therapy group for adults healing from the effects of purity culture on their relationships, sexuality, and sense of self.

For a full list of concerns we treat, visit our services page or review our frequently asked questions.

Our Location and Availability

Our office is located at 4525 N Ravenswood Ave, Suite 202, Chicago, IL 60640 in the Ravenswood neighborhood, steps from both the CTA Brown Line and the Metra Ravenswood station. Free street parking is available. We serve clients from Ravenswood, Lincoln Square, North Center, Andersonville, Uptown, Lakeview, and across Chicago's North Side.

We are open Monday through Friday from 9am to 9pm and Saturday from 9am to 5pm. We offer telehealth therapy for clients located anywhere in the state of Illinois.

Insurance and Cost

Bergen Counseling Collective is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna PPO, United Behavioral Health (UBH) PPO, and Cigna PPO. We also offer self-pay rates, accept HSA and FSA payments, and provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Visit our insurance and fees page for details on coverage, costs, and how we verify your benefits before your first session.

Community Involvement

Bergen Counseling Collective is an active member of the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, the Uptown Chamber of Commerce, and the North Center Chamber of Commerce. We are committed to supporting the neighborhoods we serve and to making quality mental health care accessible to Chicago's North Side communities.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a therapeutic space that is welcoming and affirming for people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Our practice is LGBTQ+ affirming and our clinicians approach each client with cultural humility and respect for the unique factors that shape their lives. Read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Schedule a Free Consultation

If you are considering therapy, we offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to answer your questions, discuss what you are looking for, and help you decide if Bergen Counseling Collective is the right fit. Call (312) 870-0500 or book online.