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Counseling in Chicago, IL · TriQual Living Center

Substance use and addiction counseling in Chicago

Dr. Serena Wadhwa, LCPC, CADC, is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 20 years of experience. She offers compassionate, clinically informed counseling for adults in Chicago and throughout Illinois.

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How it works
SafeConfidentialLicensed in Illinois

You may be here because

On the outside you look fine. Inside, it is a different story.

You keep going by staying busy, distracting yourself, numbing, or avoiding. It works, until it does not. Many of the Chicago professionals, caregivers, and helpers Dr. Serena works with feel this way before they reach out.

Substance useProcess addictionStress and burnoutAnxietyOverwhelmCompassion fatigueMoral injuryLife transitions

Skills are different than process.

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)

Substance use counseling that looks at the whole you

Substance use is rarely just about the substance. Often it is a way of coping with stress, pain, or feeling out of alignment. Dr. Serena helps you look gently at what sits underneath, without shame or judgment.

Her work covers alcohol and drug use, as well as process addictions such as gambling, shopping, or work. Together, you build a path to change that fits your life and moves at your pace.

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How counseling with Dr. Serena works

Not fixing you. Reconnecting you with who you already are.

Collaborative

Never prescriptive. You decide together what comes next.

Sovereignty & choice

No judgment and no conditions. Your choices stay yours.

Process over skill

Going to the root, not just managing the surface.

At your pace

Slow, steady, sustainable change.

Why Dr. Serena

A different kind of support

grounded in science, guided by soul

What is included in counseling, from the clinical side and the human side.

Grounded in science

  1. Licensed in Illinois. Psy.D., LCPC, and CADC.
  2. Clinical services via TriQual Living Center. Founded in 2000.
  3. 20+ years in practice. Hundreds of clients supported.
  4. HIPAA compliant. Your privacy is protected.
  5. Clear next steps. You leave each session knowing what comes next.

Guided by soul

  • Individualized support. Sessions shaped around you.
  • A safe, reflective space. Nonjudgmental and unconditional.
  • Step-by-step experiments. Practical actions you design together.
  • Mind, body, and soul. An integrative approach to healing.
  • At your pace. Change that lasts.

Counseling is available to clients physically located in Illinois. Coaching, speaking, and workshops are available nationwide and internationally.

Is this right for you?

A good fit if you

  • Feel stuck, anxious, burned out, or overwhelmed
  • Want to change your relationship with alcohol, drugs, or a habit
  • Are open to reflection
  • Want to understand yourself more deeply
  • Are ready to move at your own pace

Maybe not the right fit if you

  • Are looking only for quick results
  • Are not ready to reflect
  • Need highly directive guidance
  • Need medical detox or crisis care right now

Questions

Common questions about counseling

Yes. As a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Dr. Serena supports adults in Chicago and across Illinois with substance use and process addictions.

Virtual sessions only.

Yes. Secure online sessions are available to anyone physically located in Illinois. [Confirm with Dr. Serena.]

Counseling is available to adults who are physically located in Illinois during their sessions. Coaching, speaking, and workshops are available nationwide and internationally.

Private pay.

It is a relaxed 20-minute call to talk about what brings you here and see if working together feels right. There is no pressure and no commitment.

If you need medical detox or are in crisis, call or text 988, or call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357. Both are free, confidential, and open 24/7.

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Pick a time that works for you. You will get an email confirmation, and scheduling is secure through Google Calendar.


You do not have to carry this alone.

Whether you are in Chicago or elsewhere in Illinois, support is one conversation away. No pressure. No commitment.

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