Two Locations in Illinois

Visit Us in Northfield & Wilmette

Northfield Office

191 Waukegan Road

Suite 115, Northfield, IL 60093

Wilmette Office

1000 Skokie Blvd

Suite 250, Wilmette, IL 60091

Our Service Areas

Anxiety

Depression

Life Transitions

Adolescents

Grief

Trauma

Relationships

Dog Therapy

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Anxiety

Depression

Relationships

Play Therapy

Life Transitions

Adolescents

Grief

Trauma

Dog Therapy

View All Services

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Proudly Partnering With

Sound Mind Counseling is proud to serve as a clinical training site for Northwestern University’s Master’s in Counseling program. Recognized as one of the finest such programs in the country, participants come to Sound Mind for mentorship with Northwestern alum and SMC founder Erica Leibrandt, where they are provided with the insight and guidance needed to excel in their chosen profession. These students are available to work with clients who do not have insurance coverage or who are experiencing financial hardship for sliding scale fees.

Covenant Medical Group

The relationship between Covenant Medical Group and Sound Mind Counseling dates back to Sound Mind’s inception. As like-minded local businesses whose attention to their patients is both highly professional and truly personal, they work together to make sure the people who reach out to them don’t just have the best medical care, but the best mental health care too.

Catch is Community

Catch is Community founder Amy Oberholtzer is dedicated to raising awareness about adolescent mental health on the North Shore. Her tireless efforts include frequent educational programs, many of which she has invited Sound Mind Counseling to facilitate. Their mutual respect and drive to make optimal mental health available to teens has forged a strong bond.

Vi at the Glen

The gold standard for senior living in Glenview, Vi at the Glen has partnered with Sound Mind Counseling as the sole provider of mental health care for its residents. Sound Mind clinicians offer in-house, virtual, and in-office therapy to those at the Vi who need support for the unique challenges of aging.

Paws for Patrick

Another fantastic local non-profit, Paws for Patrick- in addition to raising awareness of adolescent mental health issues- helps teens in need do therapeutic work with trained service animals. Founded by Fronzie Heitman Roemer in memory of her son Patrick, this organization partners with volunteers to bring therapy dogs into the Sound Mind space. Though we have some of our own therapy dogs on “staff”, we are eternally grateful to Paws for Patrick for filling in the gaps.

Your opportunity for meaningful change

Reaching Out For Help Is Smart

If you’re here, something in your life isn’t quite right. Maybe it’s vague— you can’t relax and nothing much brings you pleasure anymore. Maybe it’s more specific— your job, your relationships, trauma, or chronic health issues.

At Sound Mind Counseling we are experts in unraveling what’s bothering you and finding real solutions. We’ll dig deep to root out old hurts, identify self-limiting beliefs, and pinpoint counterproductive behaviors to transform them into sources of personal strength.

Suzy C

Erica has an uncanny knack for understanding what you might be dealing with in your life. Furthermore, she has an even more uncanny knack for helping you figure out how you might amend your thinking and your actions. She doesn't do the work for you and she expects you to be fully invested in your own work. She is forthright but at the same time empathetic, calm and compassionate. I have known Erica for a long time. She brings a lot of life experience and wisdom to her practice. She can help you in your search for positive change to benefit how you live your life well.

Monica D

Everyone I spoke to was friendly, caring, and helpful. The therapist we selected got back to us promptly and the intake process was fast and easy. We were able to make an appointment with the therapist of our choice within a week. My son’s first session went smoothly and he found it helpful and is looking forward to continuing. Thank you for making the “getting started” process seamless.

Jennifer L

Sound Mind Counseling is a safe place mentally and physically. It’s very clean and comfortable as well as outstanding therapists who‘ve helped me work on myself and all my childhood traumas. Highly recommended for any therapy needs.

Kerianne S

Sound Mind Counseling changed my life! I have been in therapy for years but was never successful until I met Erica! She really helped fine-tune what I need to look at within myself and the best ways to help me. I have never felt so great about myself and where I’m going in my life and am so thankful that I found Erica. She is so wonderful and has amazing tools to help get you where you want to be. I am forever grateful for the work I got to do on myself with her guidance!

Hilary S

Erica’s counseling and guidance has seen my teenage son through many life changes and challenges. Erica has made her sessions a safe place for my son to share and express his feelings. She also guides parents on how to support their children and is willing to work with changing schedules to accommodate sessions. I recommend Erica’s services to all; children, teenagers and adults.

Michael L

I would highly recommend Erica Leibrandt and her practice. She helped me through what I thought was only a work stress related breakdown and uncovered deeper attachment issues from my early childhood. Initially, I was avoidant of our sessions. 2 years later, I look forward to them like visiting a best friend, one that supports you but also points out you nonsense. She's an intelligent, compassionate, well-read, prolific, professional, patient, and a passionate dog-loving person. Namaste!

Phoenix R

I love Erica. She is so nice and funny. I like that she doesn’t sugercoat things and tells you what you need to know. I love that she lets me bring my ESA with me because he helps me so mich. Erica has helped me a lot with writing and my mental health. Erica has definitely helped me in the few months we have been working with eachother.

MJ K

Erica is the 4th counselor I’ve seen over several years and can honestly say the last! I finally feel like I’m moving forward and healing! Her ability to make you understand and adjust our feelings and outlook is incredible. I’d highly recommend her and Sound Mind Counseling!

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