Our Mission
Welcome to Balance Counseling and Wellness. We are a group of professional counselors who offer compassionate psychological services in a non-judgmental environment. We strive to meet you where you are and work with you to develop a plan to solve problems, discover your personal strengths, and help you achieve balance in your life.
Your wellness is our passion.
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Dr. Deb Majewski
LCPC, NCC
Deb is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who has been in practice since 2004. She is the owner of Balance Counseling & Wellness and is currently employed as a professor of Counselor Education at a local university.
She believes people have inherent value and the ability to be well. Her goal is to help you regain your equilibrium. She does this by working with you to understand the process that brought you to this place in order to identify areas that if changed, will lead to greater life satifaction.
To schedule an appointment with Deb:
Call: (708) 794-0270 or
Email: debzenergy@gmail.com
Deb currently accepts clients with BCBS, Magellan, and Cigna insurance.
Payment plans and sliding scale can be arranged.
Nancy Panzica
LCPC
Nancy is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Previously, she worked as a registered nurse for over 20 years, while receiving training in Healing Touch and Reiki.
Nancy approaches counseling from a client-centered and holistic (mind, body, spirit) perspective. She holds special interest in post-traumatic stress and issues related to chronic pain and medical concerns.
She is understanding, compassionate, and will assist clients in working through the therapeutic process, believing that therapy can assist in experiencing positive change during difficult life circumstances.
To schedule an appointment with Nancy:
Call: (708) 820-8250
Nancy accepts BCBS, self-pay, and sliding scale clients.
Patti Ahern
LPC
Patti is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Previously, Patti worked as a newspaper and magazine freelance writer, a career that taught her the value of listening carefully.
Patti blends person-centered counseling with cognitive behavior therapy, and is interested in depression, anxiety, addiction, and the LGBTQ community, including family members.
She cares deeply about her clients, and listens carefully. She truly wants to know the issues and thoughts that you choose to share with her.
To schedule an appointment with Patti:
Call: (773) 234-4773
*Telehealth Available
Patti accepts BCBS PPO clients.
Gigi Sappenfield
LPC
Gigi is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has a progressive client-centered approach that is blended with a variety of techniques used to uncover the root of problems, and how these issues are affecting your life and relationships.
She has experienced assisting clients with: anxiety, depression, addictions, relationships, couples, and family dynamics.
She has a genuine, comfortable approach which allows her clients to feel safe and connected.
To schedule an appointment with Gigi:
Call: (708) 762-0960
Gigi accepts BCBS, self-paying, and sliding scale clients.