Business Details
11 Years
experience
Expert Mental Health Therapy in Northbrook, IL
Lakeshore Psychology Group was founded in 2015 by Dr. Elissa Geier and Dr. Nicole Gerber, each with over 30 years of clinical experience. Our practice combines deep expertise in psychological treatment with compassionate care, serving adults, children, teens, and couples on Chicago's North Shore. We specialize in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relationship challenges through personalized therapeutic approaches. Our clinicians collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, and school personnel to provide comprehensive care tailored to individual needs. With offices in Northbrook, Illinois, we offer both in-person and telehealth appointments to serve a wide geographic area.Our team includes licensed psychologists and clinical social workers trained in evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic approaches. We prioritize client privacy, accessibility, and creating a supportive environment for meaningful therapeutic progress. Our specialties span life transitions, stress management, grief counseling, and perinatal mental health. As APIT-certified practitioners, we provide telepsychology services across PSYPACT participating states. Through decades of combined experience, we maintain a commitment to delivering high-quality mental health care grounded in best practices.
Services
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Therapy
Trauma Counseling
Couples Therapy
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Substance Abuse Counseling
Eating Disorder Treatment
Grief Counseling
Telehealth Services
Life Transitions Support
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of clinical experience from our co-founders in evidence-based therapies
- Our team includes APIT-certified psychologists qualified for telepsychology services
- We provide personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs
- Our clinicians collaborate with psychiatrists and medical professionals for comprehensive care
- We serve both in-office and telehealth patients across Chicago's North Shore
Services
Depression Treatment
Our clinicians specialize in treating depression and mood disorders using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic therapy. We address symptoms ranging from persistent sadness to loss of interest in daily activities. Our personalized treatment plans consider biological, psychological, and social factors affecting each client's mental health.
Anxiety Therapy
We provide comprehensive treatment for anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety. Our therapists use techniques like mindfulness, relaxation training, and cognitive restructuring to help clients manage symptoms. We also address work-related stress and life transitions contributing to anxiety.
Trauma Counseling
Specialized trauma-informed care addresses effects of abuse, accidents, and other traumatic experiences. Our clinicians use EMDR, exposure therapy, and somatic approaches to process traumatic memories. We help clients develop coping strategies for flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance associated with PTSD.
Couples Therapy
Our evidence-based couples therapy addresses communication issues, infidelity, and intimacy problems. We help partners develop conflict resolution skills and rebuild trust. The therapy focuses on improving emotional connection and creating healthier relationship patterns for long-term success.
Child & Adolescent Therapy
We provide age-appropriate mental health treatment for children and teens facing anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues. Our therapists work with families to address school challenges and social difficulties. We use play therapy, family systems approaches, and evidence-based interventions tailored to developmental needs.
People
Elissa Geier
Co-Founder & Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Geier has 25+ years of experience treating anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. She specializes in adolescent and adult therapy, family systems, and telepsychology services. Her approach combines clinical expertise with personalized care.
Nicole Gerber
Co-Founder & Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Gerber brings extensive experience in family systems and health psychology. She specializes in treating life transitions, women's health issues, and trauma. Her clinical background includes hospital fellowships and university teaching experience.
Martine Gorstein
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Gorstein specializes in trauma, grief, and behavioral issues across the lifespan. With 25+ years in mental health, she provides supervision to social workers and uses evidence-based approaches for anxiety and mood disorders.
Alicia Arkin
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Arkin focuses on anxiety, depression, and identity development in adolescents and adults. She utilizes cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches to address relationship difficulties and life transitions with a client-centered approach.
Mindy Waxman
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Waxman specializes in trauma, postpartum mental health, and school-related issues. With 25+ years of experience, she provides crisis support to schools and uses evidence-based therapies for anxiety, depression, and family conflict.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and more. Our services include individual, couples, child/adolescent therapy, and telehealth options for adults across PSYPACT states.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, we offer telehealth services for clients in PSYPACT participating states. Our APIT-certified psychologists can provide remote therapy sessions while maintaining the same quality of care as in-office visits.
What insurance do you accept?
We are in-network providers for BlueCross/BlueShield PPO plans. For other insurance plans, we provide documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Payment is due at time of service.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call our main line at 847-564-1800 extension 1 to schedule. Our intake coordinator will match you with the appropriate clinician based on your needs and availability for both in-office and telehealth sessions.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Chicago's North Shore communities including Northbrook, Glencoe, Deerfield, and Highland Park. Our telehealth services extend to clients in PSYPACT participating states across the United States.
What therapeutic approaches do your clinicians use?
Our team utilizes evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and EMDR. Treatment approaches are tailored to each client's specific needs and goals.
