About us

We have a number of medical doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, family therapists, educational and learning disability specialists and alternative holistic medical practitioners who are all part of the Ardent Center team. They are available for consultations depending on your location. Email us for more information via info@ardentcenter.com.

Director and primary therapist:

Scott Terry, Ed.D., LMFT, LCPC, Ch.T.

Hi, my name is Scott Terry. I have a doctorate in Educational Psychology so you can call me Dr. Terry if you want, but most people just call me Scott. That is part of my whole approach to therapy. I believe in making it less formal so that we can communicate in a direct, honest and natural way.

To foster that, sometimes I like to meet with clients outside of the office. So we might go for a walk by the lake, play a game – whatever it takes to make you more at ease, so that we can discuss the real issues.

We call this environmental psychotherapy. The purpose of our talking is not just to talk, but to make life better, really better, soon.

I am on the board of three mental health organizations. I also lecture at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology on couples therapy and on other topics.

I am a licenced marriage and family therapist and I have been practicing for over 15 years and I have had experience with a wide range of individual clients, couples and families. I have also provided counseling services to businesses. More...

Associates:

Jennifer Filicky Psychotherapist

Jennifer is a graduate of the Chicago School of Professional Psychology with a Masters degree in Clinical Counseling. Jennifer has experience in working with a variety of anxiety and depressive disorders. She has worked extensively with the Latino population and has interests in working with adolescents and acculturation. Jennifer has experience working with individuals, couples, and families of all age groups. More...

Andrea Schrage Body-centered psychotherapist

Andrea has been counseling since 1994 and has been in private practice for 9 years. She has a Master in Psychology with a Counseling Specialty. In addition to being a certified massage therapist, Andrea is trained in body-centered psychotherapy called "Hakomi". She often uses mindfulness techniques to cultivate moment-to-moment awareness. Andrea helps her clients to take an active role in creating a life that they desire, which may include more fulfilling relationships, increased abundance, and greater joy. More...

Nutashia Baynes Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist

Nutashia specializes in treating post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), couples therapy and the confidential treatment of sexual issues. Her practice is centered on guiding clients in the creation of the most fulfilling relationships and lives possible. Nutashia has also spent over a decade in the Social Service field working with both children and their families helping them to address their desire to better cope with personal and professional stress, acute or chronic illness, anxiety, depression, family conflicts  trauma and life transitions. More...

What should I do next?

Call us to arrange for individual, couple or family therapy in the Chicago, Evanston or Schaumburg Illinois areas by phoning 847-338-7533 or by emailing info@ardentcenter.com.