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Valley Road
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Walking with people amidst life's valleys and helping them discover the greater story they were made for.

Helping individuals, adolescents, and couples realign themselves with who they were created to become through narrative-focused integrative counseling.

Mountain Road Sunrise

Counseling Services
in McHenry County

Abide in Courage provides professional mental health counseling for adolescents, adults, and couples in Crystal Lake, IL, and greater McHenry County. We specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and marital challenges, offering a welcoming and supportive space for healing and growth. We proudly serve clients in Crystal Lake, Cary, Lake in the Hills, Algonquin, Huntley, Woodstock, and surrounding McHenry County communities.​

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1. Inquire

Complete the contact form through our website to help us better understand your current needs.

2. Connect

The therapist you request in the contact form will reach out by phone or email within 2 business days.

3. Schedule

If the therapist has availability and able to meet your current needs, they will schedule an initial intake session.

OUR TEAM

Abide in Courage was founded by Ryan and Maddy Hesslau, both licensed mental health professionals in Illinois. Get to know them by clicking below.

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The information on this website is for informational and educational purposes only; it is deemed accurate but not guaranteed and does not constitute professional counseling. Visiting this site or contacting Abide in Courage does not create a therapist–client relationship. Testimonials are not a guarantee, warranty, or prediction of what your experience with us will be. By providing your contact information through this website, you expressly authorize Abide in Courage to contact you via the communication methods you provide. If you are in crisis or experiencing an emergency, do not use this website. Call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for immediate assistance.​

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