Create Balance Counseling

10/09/2026

🎨 We had a wonderful time at Portfolio Day at Hinsdale Central High School! 🎨

This week, our very own Margaret Engel, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist, was honored to join the artist career presentations and share what art therapy looks like as a career path!

For many students who love making art, it’s not always obvious that their creativity can also be a way to support others’ mental health and well-being. Margaret loved talking with them about how art therapy blends artistic practice with clinical training, and about the many ways a passion for art can turn into meaningful, helping-centered work.

Thank you to Aleksandra Zdun, art teacher at Hinsdale Central High School, for the invitation and for creating this opportunity for students. We’re so grateful to have been part of it, and we can’t wait to see how these young artists’ careers take shape. 💛

09/14/2026

09/14/2026

So many of the art supplies and artwork at Create Balance came from Zero Landfill Chicago! Their next giveaway is coming up in October - perfect for finding new-to-you supplies and creative inspiration!

Our fall event is THIS WEEK!! Come for the FREE STUFF

09/14/2026

Searching for a therapist who gets kids? Karina might be the perfect fit, she specializes in helping younger clients build emotional resilience and practical coping tools.

09/12/2026

New blog is up!

Pairing creative expression with the support of a trained art therapist, art therapy can open new ways to understand your experiences, work through emotions, and move toward greater well-being.

You do not need any artistic experience, talent, or supplies to take part. The focus is on the process, not the finished piece.

Schedule a consult here: https://createbalance.clientsecure.me/contact-widget

Art therapy in Hinsdale, IL and via telehealth at Create Balance Counseling — a creative, whole-person approach for kids, teens, and adults. No art experience needed.

09/04/2026

We’re kicking off our month by welcoming three wonderful new therapists to the Create Balance Counseling team! 💚

If you’ve been looking for the right therapist, we’d love to introduce you to Allison Massey, Karina Viktora, & Hannah Paschke!

✨ Karina Viktora
Karina works with adolescents, teens, and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Her warm, collaborative approach blends understanding the “why” behind emotions and patterns with skills-based strategies to build self-awareness, develop coping tools, and create meaningful change.

✨ Hannah Paschke
Hannah works with adolescents, teens, and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and family challenges, neurodiversity, q***r experiences, and life transitions. Her approach is warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental.

✨ Allison Massey
Allison works with adults and couples to explore how early life influences impact their current choices and relationships. By helping clients connect with their present-day needs and emotions, she guides them toward living a more fulfilling and authentic life. Allison collaborates closely with her clients, working at their pace to identify and overcome the obstacles blocking them from achieving their goals.

💙 Insurance & Payment Options:
Therapists are in network with BCBS and Aetna, as well as sliding-scale, out-of-network super bills, and private-pay options.

If you or someone you know could use a supportive space to work through life’s challenges, reach out to learn more or schedule a consultation.

📞 773-217-9117

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09/01/2026

🎉 Great News! 🎉

Karina Viktora is now accepting Aetna insurance at Create Balance Counseling!

If you've been looking for support and have Aetna coverage, now is a great time to connect. Karina also accepts BCBS, Private Pay and Sliding Scale. Karina provides therapy for adolescents, teens, and young adults navigating depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, and major life transitions. Her approach blends understanding the “why” behind feelings, reactions, and patterns with concrete, skills-based strategies so that you can build deeper awareness while simultaneously taking meaningful action.

She offers a warm, collaborative and goal-oriented approach where clients can move forward with more clarity and confidence.

Now accepting:
✔️ Aetna
✔️ BCBS
✔️ Private Pay
✔️ Sliding Scale Options Available
Ready to get started?
📞 773-217-9117
📧 [email protected]
🌐 Schedule a consultation: https://www.createbalancecounseling.com/contact-us
We look forward to supporting you on your mental health journey. 💙

08/04/2026

🌿 New faces at Create Balance! 🌿

Please welcome Allison Massey & Karina Viktora, our two newest therapists — booking now for September!

💚 Allison works with adults & couples in the LGBTQIA+ community and beyond, helping you reconnect with yourself and the relationships that matter most.

💗 Karina works with teens & young adults on anxiety, depression, and life transitions — blending insight with practical, creative strategies.

Book a free consult here!

https://www.createbalancecounseling.com/contact-us