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Grounded in Solace, Illinois

You deserve aplace to land.

Considered, evidence based therapy across Illinois, shaped around who you are and what you carry.

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Before you are a client,
you are a person carrying
something the world
rarely sees.
Maybe it is grief you have not had time to feel. A success that arrived with exhaustion. A past that still visits without knocking. Whatever it is, you can set it down here.
Our philosophy

We do not rush
your story.

You are not a problem to be solved, and progress here is not a performance. We sit with what is difficult, make sense of it together, and slowly build a life that feels more like yours.

However you arrive, the work begins exactly where you are.

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Jenique Dean and Antanet Roberts, founders of Grounded in Solace
Held,
not
handled.
How we help

Care, shaped around you.

However you are arriving, there is a path here. Hover a focus to see where it leads, or simply reach out and we will guide you.

Our care team

One practice.
Two unique experiences.

Two distinct clinicians, each with their own strengths. When you reach out, we match you with the one whose approach fits your story.

Jenique Dean, PhD, LCSW, CADC
Founder and Therapist

Jenique Dean

PhD, LCSW, CADC
Clarity, depth, and steady direction.

Jenique turns what feels overwhelming into something clear and steady. A founder, therapist, and international psychologist with deep trauma expertise, she brings structure and calm in equal measure, walking with high-achieving adults through anxiety, pressure, trauma, identity, and the kind of change that reshapes a life.

Anxiety and overthinkingTrauma and EMDRHigh achievement and burnoutLife transitionsIdentity and culture
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Antanet Roberts, LCSW
Founder and Therapist

Antanet Roberts

LCSW
Warmth, honesty, and real momentum.

Antanet meets you with warmth, honesty, and real momentum. A founder, therapist, and community mental health leader shaped by years in family systems, she helps individuals and families move from confusion to clarity, holding space with care while gently guiding them back to themselves.

Traumatic experiencesDepressionInterpersonal relationshipsLife transitionsStress and overwhelm
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The right fit matters

You are matched,
never just assigned.

Why Grounded in Solace

Exceptional care,
made to feel
like home.

The standards of a world class practice. The warmth of a place that was waiting for you.

01

Clinically rigorous

Doctoral and master's level clinicians, trauma trained and EMDR informed. Calm is built on real expertise.

02

Deeply human

Warm, unhurried, and honest. We meet you as a whole person, never a diagnosis on a chart.

03

Genuinely accessible

Most major insurance accepted, with in person and online options. Care this considered should still be within reach.

04

Intentionally elevated

Every detail considered, so your inner life receives the same care you give to everything else.

You are welcome here

Whatever you are carrying, you do not have to carry it alone.

Some who come to us hold everything together for everyone but themselves. Others are quietly rebuilding, or simply ready for something to feel different.

You do not need the right words, or a reason that sounds serious enough. You only need to begin the conversation.

In their words
I knew as soon as my consultation was over with Antanet that she was the one. I have hope again and I am stabilizing. I feel so seen, and I love how personable and kind she is. I can tell she is actually invested in guiding me and helping me process this chapter of my life. She is a natural, and she is in the right field.
T.J.
Jenique has been so supportive and helpful to me. So happy to have found her.
T.G.
Insurance and access

Care that is within reach.

We accept most major carriers and verify your benefits before your first session, so you can focus on showing up.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of IllinoisAetnaCignaAnthemCarelon Behavioral HealthIndependence Blue CrossHorizon BCBS of New JerseyAscension Personalized CareQuest Behavioral HealthAnthem EAP

Cash, HSA, and FSA are warmly welcomed.

The Journal

Something grounding
to read.

Explore the Journal →
Burnout

On rest without guilt

Why slowing down feels so hard for the people who do the most, and a gentler way through.

Trauma

What healing actually looks like

Relationships

Coming back to each other

Identity

Permission to take up space

Beyond the therapy room

A platform for
wellbeing.

Grounded in Solace is growing. We bring our expertise to organizations, audiences, and fellow clinicians, and we are building toward something larger than a practice.

Speaking

Keynotes and workshops on trauma, resilience, and wellbeing.

Corporate wellness

Thoughtful mental wellness programs for teams and organizations.

Consulting

Strategic guidance for leaders building healthier cultures.

Clinical supervision

Supportive supervision and consultation for fellow clinicians.

On the horizon: retreats, books and journals, courses, membership, and a podcast. Designed in from the very first line of code.

An invitation

Let's begin together.

Beginning therapy can feel like a large step. We have made it a gentle one.

01

Reach out

Share a little about what brings you in. No pressure, and no perfect words required.

02

Get matched

We thoughtfully pair you with the therapist who fits your needs and goals.

03

Begin at your pace

Start your first session when you feel ready, in person or online.

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In person in Streeterville, on Lake Shore Drive, and online across Illinois.