We help you understand what's going on — and what to do next.
Call or text: 708-960-2348
We help you understand what's going on — and what to do next.
Call or text: 708-960-2348

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
Next Steps Outreach was created to help individuals and families navigate life challenges with clarity, support, and direction. We meeting people where they are and helping them take meaningful next steps forward.
At Next Steps Outreach, we provide non-clinical, recovery-oriented support focused on emotional wellness, personal growth, and life navigation.
Our approach is rooted in compassion, structure, and practical guidance.
We provide:
Our services are designed to complement — not replace — clinical care when applicable
We do not provide clinical therapy or case management services.

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.
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.
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.
This episode introduces the concept of the "committee in my head" to help individuals recognize how internal thought patterns influence emotions and behavior, and part of an ongoing series designed to provide practical use of the A-B-C model of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), we break down how activating events, beliefs, and consequences are connected.This approach supports greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and development of healthier, more effective thinking patterns.
Consultations are scheduled in advance to ensure thoughtful, focused conversations that respect your time and priorities. Our approach supports individuals, communities, and organizations in developing meaningful, recovery-oriented solutions.
By appointment only.
Closed on major holidays.
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