I owe my life to Kandace. She helped me to overcome obstacles during a time I felt I had no one I could turn to.”

I know I am now a better and happier person because of Kandace Golas. She surpassed my expectations as a therapist and as a human being.”

“Kandace is the smartest, friendliest, most informed, well read Therapist that I have encountered. She is highly educated, experienced and intelligent. Without her guidance, understanding and direction, I don’t know where I would be today.

“My daughter was having a very hard time prior to seeing Kandace, and very quickly had an improved perspective. I couldn’t believe how Kandace got her talking!”

“It is a relief to know that I can count on her to always be there for me when I need her the most. She is completely committed to helping me as long as it takes to find the best solution.

Whatever you are struggling with, Kandace is here to help.

With over 36 years of experience Kandace has all of the knowledge, skill and compassion to support you through your difficulties and help you find the tools you need to overcome them.

About Kandace

Kandace has accrued over 36 years of combined experience as a clinical social worker, counselor, and therapist. Throughout her career she has helped hundreds of adults and children to cope with the curveballs life has thrown and move forward with the tools to manage what comes next.

She holds her MSW and her LCSW. For her outstanding work she has received more than 8 awards in excellence from professional organizations as well as the city of Lombard.

What are you waiting for?

Wherever you’re at, Kandace is ready to meet you there and help you through.
Don’t wait another minute to meet your best champion in the journey.

Services

Family and Children Counseling

Kandace has a lifetime of experience working with children and families. She is naturally able to connect with individuals at all ages and meet them where they are. You can trust her to find a way to speak to the heart of the issues. Learn the tips and tools to improve communication, navigate parenting issues and enhance problem-solving skills. Discover how to create a strong family system that is based on love and unity.

Life Coaching

Struggling with focus and direction. Questioning your gifts and how you can find fulfillment and satisfaction in your work and life. Life coaching is the answer for you. Kandace will guide you through a process of discerning where life is leading you and how you can pursue and discover your unique gifts. She will lead you in developing resilience and confidence helping you to engage in life fully and find joy and meaning in the present day.

Individual Counseling

Do you find yourself repeating the same mistakes, struggling with relationships, questioning yourself and your lack of motivation? Are you experiencing sadness, loneliness or anger? Do you need someone who can hear your life story and understand your unique situation? Kandace will listen with her heart, be objective and caring and encourage you to take risks to find happiness and meaning in life. If you are tired of being stuck and want to be free to move forward, to become the person you have always wanted to be in life, individual counseling is for you. Kandace can give you the personal, individualized attention needed to gently dig deep and explore opportunities for growth and change.

Marriage Counseling

It is common in marriage to have times of struggle and discontentment. It actually is a sign that you are starting to experience the realities of life as a married couple. Facing these difficult times can be scary and unsettling but at the same time it can lead to amazing opportunities for growth and increased satisfaction. Two people joining lives together takes commitment, investment of time and hard work to keep your marriage on track but the outcome makes it worth all the effort. Kandace will teach you relationship-building tools to help you listen better to each other, understand each other more completely and find the ways to create greater intimacy and connection.

Team Building

Working with talented people but often experience conflict and discourse among your workers? Wonder how you can foster cohesiveness between individuals and develop teamwork to strengthened relationships between co-workers? Kandace can assist you in building a team of workers that function as a supportive unit, encouraging each other and enhancing creativity.

Divorce Recovery

Struggling with how to begin life again after divorce? Questioning yourself, your future, and your purpose? Kandace can help you get your feet back on the ground. She understands the trauma and uncertainty that arises after a life change such as a divorce and she can guide you in finding the path to joy and meaning.

Grief Counseling

Grief comes in many ways. Death is just one kind of grief. Loss of hopes and dreams, significant relationships that have ended, job changes, children leaving home; all these life experiences can leave one feeling sad and alone. Kandace can walk with you during this time of transition and give you the guidance and support needed to come out the other side feeling more hopeful and stronger.

Are you ready to take the next step toward happiness?

With Kandace’s help, you can navigate through your struggles and build a toolbox to manage whatever may come.