Counseling Practice – Empowered and Authentic Living, PLLC
Empowered and Authentic Living, PLLC is a counseling practice based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, with a stated mission of “providing healing and support to transform your life into one of passion, meaning, purpose and joy.” The practice operates under a multi-clinician model with five licensed providers on staff.
Clinicians at the practice include Lisa Aranas, JD, LCPC; Sarah Armsey, LCPC, CADC; Kay Davis, LPC, NCC; Monica Van Duyne, LCPC, NCC; and Nisha Patel, LCSW. The team holds credentials spanning Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker designations, along with National Certified Counselor recognition for two clinicians.
Clinical services include individual counseling, couples and marriage counseling, family therapy, and counseling for teens and children. Areas of focus listed on the site include depression, anxiety, post-trauma counseling, relationship concerns, and low self-esteem. The practice states it addresses “many situations” beyond those commonly listed.
In addition to clinical counseling, Empowered and Authentic Living offers a range of complementary modalities described as supplemental services. These include mindfulness practices, yoga, reiki, somatic therapy, spiritual coaching and guidance, and facilitated workshops, classes, and groups. These are presented as complementary to clinical services rather than standalone clinical interventions.
Scheduling is available through Therapy Appointment, an external scheduling platform linked from the practice website. A blog, recommended books and videos, hotline and social services resources, and an events page are also accessible through the site. The specific year of establishment is not stated on the page. Details regarding insurance acceptance, telehealth availability, and fee schedules are not provided on the homepage.