Assessment & Counseling

We BUILD A Plan
Around YOUR STORY

We Accept

What's Included?

Finding the right solution, means understanding the problem.

One comprehensive assessment, a plan built around your goals, and counseling that meets you where you are, in person or virtual.

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  • Mental Health & Substance Use Assessment

    A comprehensive intake session (60–90 minutes) to understand your history, concerns, and goals, whether the focus is mental health, substance use, or both.

  • DUI & Risk Assessment

    Court-ordered or voluntary evaluations, including DUI risk assessments and risk education, accepted for court-ordered clients.

  • Individual, Group & Family Counseling

    Ongoing ~53-minute sessions using CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care, one-on-one, with family, or in a group setting.

  • In-Person or Telehealth, Your Choice

    Available at our Chicago office or virtually, with most clients seen within 1–2 days of reaching out.

  • Reports, Referrals & Documentation

    Court reports, disability and FMLA assessments, and referrals to an independent psychiatric provider when medication management is needed.

Meet Our Counselors

Care Led by Licensed Clinicians, Rooted in Evidence-Based Practice

Dr. Paulette R. Eason-Williams
Rhonda Shelley (placeholder photo)
Adrienne Gross (placeholder photo)
Jeanette Perkins (placeholder photo)

Dr. Paulette R. Eason-Williams

Executive Director of Heuristic Quest Foundation
PhD, LCPC, CADC

Every treatment plan at HQ2 is built around an integrative, evidence-based approach, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care to meet each client where they are.

"Our vision is to create a spiritually, physically, emotionally, and mentally safe environment of self-aware individuals, educated about themselves and their choices, so that they may become more happy, healthy, and prosperous."

Rhonda Shelley

Mental Health & Substance Use Counselor

Rhonda brings a warm, client-centered approach to every session, helping individuals and families build practical coping skills through CBT and motivational interviewing.

"Our vision is to create a spiritually, physically, emotionally, and mentally safe environment of self-aware individuals, educated about themselves and their choices, so that they may become more happy, healthy, and prosperous."

Adrienne Gross

Mental Health & Substance Use Counselor

Adrienne focuses on creating a supportive, judgment-free space where clients can work through mental health and substance use concerns at their own pace.

"Our vision is to create a spiritually, physically, emotionally, and mentally safe environment of self-aware individuals, educated about themselves and their choices, so that they may become more happy, healthy, and prosperous."

Jeanette Perkins

Mental Health & Substance Use Counselor
CADC

Jeanette combines trauma-informed care with substance use expertise to help clients build lasting recovery and emotional resilience.

"Our vision is to create a spiritually, physically, emotionally, and mentally safe environment of self-aware individuals, educated about themselves and their choices, so that they may become more happy, healthy, and prosperous."

Why HQ2?

The care we provide is built around the information you share with us, so we encourage you to be honest, thorough, and open during the assessment process. The more accurate the information, the better we can understand your needs and develop a treatment plan that truly supports you.

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    Personalized, Client-Centered Care

    Your treatment is built around you. Together, we create an individualized plan based on your strengths, goals, and life circumstances. You help decide what to work on and in what order.

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    Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Care

    Our clinicians use an integrative approach: CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care. It's tailored to mental health, substance use, and co-occurring conditions alike.

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    Accessible, Compassionate Care

    Most major insurance accepted, self-pay and sliding-scale options available, and in-person or telehealth appointments. We never deny care solely for inability to pay.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? We've got answers.

From your first appointment to what happens after, here's what our clients ask most, so you know exactly what to expect before you reach out.

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The help you need, right here.

Confidential mental health and substance use care for Chicago's southwest side. Medicaid, Medicare, and uninsured welcome — appointments within 24–48 hours.