In-person therapy in Palatine, IL & Online Therapy in 40+ States

1-847-701-4452 | 579 N. First Bank Dr. – Suite 150,  Palatine, IL

Meet Our Team

The beautiful journey of today can only
begin when we learn to let go
of yesterday.

–Steve Maraboli

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The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday.

–Steve Maraboli

Evidence based practices + cutting edge neuroscience

Healthy Living Counseling Center

Whether you are looking to enhance your performance as an athlete, student, professional or you need help to address a mental health concern, HLCC will have a pathway that fits you and will produce results. 

ABOUT HLCC
Clinicians

integrative treatment model

Our Services

Therapy Services

Trauma Recovery Clinic

Chronic Pain Care

Biofeedback Services

Virtual Reality Therapy

iRest Yoga Nidra

Hanna Somatics

Women’s Specialized Health & Reproductive Care

Trauma-Informed Yoga

Media & Press

Dr. Kukla and her team enjoy an esteemed reputation as a leading clinical and forensic authority frequently featured on national television, films/documentaries, radio broadcasts, podcasts, and in magazines.

With a rich blend of studio and live media expertise, she stands as a seasoned media professional, often pursued for her insights and knowledge.

 

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Is clinical VR the new CBT?

Using CBT along-side a more immersive treatment, one where the therapist can work through issues in a real-life setting, can give the treatment more relevance to the individual, especially amongst young men who struggle to relate to traditional therapy.

The application of immersive virtual reality (VR) as a treatment medium for mental health disorders is increasing, but what makes it a potential candidate for therapy? It may have something to do with the similarity between VR and how the human brain functions. This new popular hypothesis is known as predictive coding.
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HLCC has teamed up with Psious a Spanish company that offers Virtual Reality (VR) environments to therapists to improve mental health.  Their innovative services for mental health is improving the way we deliver mental health care.  Psious is one of the pioneering companies in the development of Virtual Reality for therapeutic purposes. READ MORE

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Testimonials

What Our Clients and Partners Say

Dr. Kukla is doing amazing work for survivors of trauma. I love the support she has given to "Erin's Law." Her Empower Hour program shows you just how dedicated she is to her clients by providing services.
Erin Merryn
Author of three books, Activist, National Speaker, the force behind Erin's Law and Glamour Magazine 2012 Woman of the Year.
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Dr. Kukla is doing amazing work for survivors of trauma.  I love the support she has given to "Erin's Law."  Her Empower Hour program shows you just how dedicated she is to her clients by providing services.
Erin Merryn
Author of three books, Activist, National Speaker, the force behind Erin's Law and Glamour Magazine 2012 Woman of the Year.
Dr. Michelle Kukla is a beacon of light and hope. As the Founder of the national nonprofit Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment (PAVE), I've had the good fortune to work with her as she has graciously donated her time to our mission of helping survivors to thrive after trauma by serving on our Board of Directors. She has introduced me, PAVE's leadership, and countless survivors to groundbreaking and innovative holistic healing modalities.
Angela Rose
Founder of PAVE (Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment), author & seasoned media guest
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Dr. Michelle Kukla is a beacon of light and hope. As the Founder of the national nonprofit Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment (PAVE), I've had the good fortune to work with her as she has graciously donated her time to our mission of helping survivors to thrive after trauma by serving on our Board of Directors. She has introduced me, PAVE's leadership, and countless survivors to groundbreaking and innovative holistic healing modalities.
Angela Rose
Founder of PAVE (Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment), author & seasoned media guest
I have known Dr. Michelle Kukla for 5 years, and as a colleague, have been so impressed by her. We have shared a number of clients during this time, and they always have nothing but praise for her. She is known as someone who builds trust, and provides lots of tools and techniques for clients to learn so that they can help themselves and learn more about how they can manage their own health. I have referred many clients to her over the years, and will continue to do so..
Kathi Wotal, L.Ac., MSOM, Dipl. OM
Prairie Spring Acupuncture Clinic
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I have known Dr. Michelle Kukla for 5 years, and as a colleague, have been so impressed by her. We have shared a number of clients during this time, and they always have nothing but praise for her. She is known as someone who builds trust, and provides lots of tools and techniques for clients to learn so that they can help themselves and learn more about how they can manage their own health. I have referred many clients to her over the years, and will continue to do so..
Kathi Wotal, L.Ac., MSOM, Dipl. OM
Prairie Spring Acupuncture Clinic

PAVE

shattering the silence of sexual violence

Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment (PAVE) works nationally and internationally to prevent sexual violence and help survivors heal. PAVE empowers survivors of sexual assault to thrive after trauma and galvanizes communities to end sexual violence. PAVE’s work has been seen on many national media outlets including Today Show, CNN, Fox News and Good Morning America.

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