I'm grateful for this place and for my therapist. She is the best, she has helped and taught me so much through my recovery process, and she always makes sure I feel comfortable when receiving therapy. Thank you Authentic Living for your support, I'm doing better because of ...
About Center For Authentic Living
Center For Authentic Living is a holistic outpatient program for adults or adolescents struggling with mental health issues and addiction services. Their treatment is based on a mindfulness model. Center For Authentic Living is located at Park Ridge, Illinois.
Center For Authentic Living offers a variety of treatments for adults and adolescents suffering from mental health or substance abuse issues. They utilize psychotherapy in combination with integrative modalities for health, wellness and recovery. Their treatment approach is based in mindfulness techniques. They believe in the importance to create an individualized treatment plan to address the needs of the individual.
They utilize a variety of modalities in order to address the different concerns of the individuals, the modalities include traditional psychotherapy, body-centered psychotherapy, Somatic Experience Therapy (SE), CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, Interventions, addiction counseling, existential psychotherapy and stress management.
They also utilize some Asian Body Work Therapies as part of their holistic approach, these include Acupuncture, Zen Shiatsu, Body/Mind Acupressure, Yoga Talk and meditation.
They also offer specialized group sessions including groups focusing on eating disorders, addictions, anxiety, mood disorders and trauma.
Latest Reviews
I feel so lucky to have found Dr. Mari and the Center For Authentic Living. I started seeing Dr. Mari during a very difficult time in my life and am so grateful for all of her kindness and support. She is a great listener and is always teaching me something new. The Center for Authentic Living has a calming atmosphere and makes you feel at ease. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a holistic approach to healing!
I would not recommend based on my experience just trying to set up an appointment. The owner preferred texting to talking which was fine at first but we kept going back and forth trying to find a time that would work. When I suggested it would be easier talk, all communication stopped. Giving her the benefit of the doubt, I reached out again a few days later. I received a very confusing response. When I questioned it, I was told the response was for someone else and I've heard nothing else. I'm disappointed because the reviews seemed good.
When I first into Mari s office, I had no hope in life. My whole life was flipped upside down and I had lost the things that meant the most to me and my life felt like it was in shambles. One thing that always helped brighten things when I walked into the office was her AMAZING Great Dane, Neela. Neela s presence is majestic and extremely human-like. The weight of her body, to the hellos walking in, she always brought a happy, calming presence that blankets the anxiety of my daily situational life. Her along with Mari, made me feel comfortable and that I could trust that I was in good hands and on a better path moving forward.Mari, just like Neela, has a very calming Aura that made me feel cared for and listened to. Within a few sessions, I felt as if she knew, and cared for my situation I was in by the compassion and understanding of different traumas that she holds. Just a few sessions in, I started getting a different perspective and outlook on my life. Like a new lease was starting. My negative thoughts and emotions seemed to be diminishing and lessening each session and each day. The sessions provided a different clarity, confidence and revitalization I needed. It gave me a different outlook on life and my trauma. I was no longer blaming myself for everything and started accepting things for what they were and to control what I can control.Within the last 6 months since starting, my life has changed dramatically in the sense having a new perspective on life. I m so beyond thankful for finding this option and having a great, calming therapist and therapy dog, to guide me through my experiences. It gave me hope, especially having a wonderful dog in the office for all my sessions weighing me down (in the best way). Thank you so much Mari and Neela!
Location
Location
Accepted Insurance
Other Forms of Payment
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Intervention Services Intervention services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. The ideal outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need.
Aftercare Support Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
Drug rehab in Illinois is designed to help people recover from addiction to a number of substances. The length of each program and its intensity tend to vary, and the plan of care is based on your individual needs.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Programs
Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Clinical Services
Animal therapy (aka pet therapy or animal-assisted therapy) can be very healing, as it allows patients to bond with animals, who give unconditional love. This is particularly useful for those who suffered trauma by the hands of people, who may be able to trust and form closer attachments to animals than humans at certain stages of rehabilitation. They have two loving therapy dogs.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. An eating disorder may also present as a co-occuring disorder or dual diagnosis alongside drug and alcohol addiction.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
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Accreditations
State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.
State License: Illinois
Contact Information
(847) 668-4869 
120 Main Street
Suite 200
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Get Help Now - 800-985-8516
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