Not Sure What to Do Next? We Help You Break It Down and Move Forward
Not Sure What to Do Next? We Help You Break It Down and Move Forward
We help you understand what's going on — and what to do next.
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Professional Foundations & Training
This statement reflects professional training and mentorship and does not imply clinical treatment or endorsement of specific outcomes.
I have known Ms. Gardner for over five years. We originally met as co-workers at The Above/Beyond Family Treatment Center in Chicago. I am the resident Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy expert that trains staff members and leads REBT group therapy sessions. LeNita was stellar at developing her REBT clinical skills at the numerous REBT professional training seminars conducted by the Chicago Institute for REBT for Above/Beyond staff members. Without a doubt in my mind, she is one of the compassionate, caring, thoughtful individuals towards all clients/staff members that I have experienced in my 50 year career. Therefore, whoever she would provide any therapeutic services to will receive a great and positive influence because of her personality and therapeutic skills.
Terry London M.S. Director of the Chicago Institute for REBT Board member/Staff member at The Above/Beyond Family Treatment
Recovery-Oriented Behavioral Support Services for Individual
Our Vision
We envision a future where individuals and communities feel heard, supported, respected, and empowered to move forward with purpose, dignity, and lasting impact.
Every life leaves a fingerprint-and we help make yours leave a mark that matters.
Our Core Values
Recovery-Oriented Support
We believe in empowering individuals and communities through recovery-focused support that honors personal strengths, choice, and capacity for growth at every stage of life.
Person-Centered & Trauma-Informed Care
We approach each individual with compassion, respect, and sensitivity to lived experience, recognizing the impact of trauma on emotional wellness and behavior.
Evidence-Informed Practice
Our work is guided by evidence-informed approaches, including SMART Recovery principles and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), to promote practical coping skills and emotional regulation.
Connection & Engagement
We value meaningful connection and peer engagement as essential components of emotional wellness, fostering supportive environments where individuals feel heard, understood and connected.
Collaboration & Integrity
We collaborate with individuals, families, organizations, and care providers, maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
Behavioral Health & Recovery
Next Steps Outreach provides structured, non-clinical behavioral health and recovery services for individuals, communities, and organizations.
Our work focuses on emotional wellness, skill-building, and meaningful engagement through recovery-oriented group facilitation, one-on-one support, and program development.
We partner with organizations and care providers to deliver practical, person-centered support that strengthens outcomes, enhances engagement, and complements existing care systems.