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Evelyn C. Chenier, Phd, LPC, MS, NCC, NBCC

Director of Mental Health Services/Founder Family First Center of Lake County
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Child or Adolescent, Addiction,
In network with Medicaid, Medicaid of Illinois, Blue Choice Medicaid, Meridian Health Plan Illinois

Introduction

Welcome to Family First Center of Lake County. We are a women-led, people of color-led behavioral health practice built on the belief that healing happens in community — and that every person who walks through our doors deserves to be met with warmth, dignity, and unwavering compassion. Our team reflects the communities we serve, and we understand firsthand the strength it takes to seek support, the weight of navigating systems not designed with you in mind, and the beauty of reclaiming your own story. We offer therapy, case management, and wraparound family support services for children, adults, and families, all rooted in cultural humility and a deep respect for your lived experience. We proudly accept Medicaid because we believe that access to quality mental health care is a right, not a privilege — and that cost should never stand between you and the care you deserve. At Family First Center, you are not a case number or a diagnosis. You are a whole person with a whole story, and we are honored to walk alongside you with open hearts, steady guidance, and a genuine commitment to your well-being. Here, you are seen. You are valued. You are family.

PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LPC #178003211 (IL)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Classes
  • Coaching

Communities

  • Military/Veterans
  • People with Disabilities
  • Recovery

Age groups

  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Evelyn C. Chenier, Phd, LPC, MS, NCC, NBCC accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid of Illinois
  • Blue Choice Medicaid
  • Meridian Health Plan Illinois

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Case Management $25
  • Individual Counseling $50

Locations

In Person Family First Center of Lake County
2504 Washington St suite 603
Waukegan, IL 60085-4983
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Family First Center of Lake County

FAQ

Is Evelyn C. Chenier, Phd, LPC, MS, NCC, NBCC accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Evelyn C. Chenier, Phd, LPC, MS, NCC, NBCC is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Evelyn C. Chenier, Phd, LPC, MS, NCC, NBCC offer telehealth appointments? Evelyn C. Chenier, Phd, LPC, MS, NCC, NBCC does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Evelyn C. Chenier, Phd, LPC, MS, NCC, NBCC specialize in? Evelyn C. Chenier, Phd, LPC, MS, NCC, NBCC specializes in the following areas: Addiction, Alcohol Use, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Families, Child or Adolescent, Dementia, Depression, Diabetes, Fears/Phobias, Life Transitions, Loneliness, Marital and Premarital, Military/Veteran's Issues, Mindfulness, Mood Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorders, Parenting, Perfectionism, PTSD, Racial Identity, and Trauma.
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