Grant Barlow, LCPC, LPCC

Grant Barlow is a licensed counselor based in the Illinois / Chicago-land area with six years of experience in the mental health field. He holds LCPC and LPCC credentials - licenses that authorize him to practice as a professional counselor in the states where those credentials apply. Throughout his career he has worked with a wide range of people and presenting concerns, including many individuals with limited external resources, and this experience has sharpened his focus on identifying and building clients' internal strengths.

He uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes a collaborative, trusting relationship while keeping sessions oriented toward practical solutions. His clinical work draws heavily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and also incorporates techniques from Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy as appropriate. He has training in integrating different modes of spirituality into counseling when that aligns with a client's interests and values.

Grant commonly supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, sleep difficulties, career questions, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. He also works with related areas such as codependency, feelings of emptiness, men's issues, mood disorders, and panic attacks. Across these themes his practice emphasizes helping clients clarify goals, access their own expertise, and develop practical strategies to restore a sense of purpose and vitality.

Beginning therapy can feel intimidating, and he acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out for help. He aims to create a respectful, solution-focused space where clients can explore challenges and build on their capacities to move forward.