About Us
AFS Counseling Services provides mental health counseling across Illinois through secure online sessions for teens and adults. Our counseling services are compassionate, practical, and tailored to your concerns, goals, and everyday life.
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem concerns, or a major life transition, our expert-led therapy gives you space to understand what you’re experiencing and figure out ways to cope with it.
Virtual sessions allow you to meet with your therapist from a private, comfortable space without adding a commute to your schedule.
Our Story
Built Around People, Not a One-Size-Fits-All Approach
AFS Counseling Services was founded by Alice Solis, LCPC, after more than two decades working in the mental health field.
Alice earned her Master's degree in Clinical Counseling from Roosevelt University and has practiced psychotherapy since 2013. Her experience working with teens, adults, and families shaped a simple belief: people deserve mental health care where they feel genuinely heard and understood. That belief became the foundation of AFS Counseling Services
What We Believe
Mental health counseling isn't about changing who you are. It's about understanding what you're experiencing and finding ways to respond that work better for you. Our work is guided by 5 core principles:
Listen first
Your experiences, concerns, and goals shape the work.
Make therapy practical
Insight matters, but so do the tools you can use outside of therapy.
Meet you where you are
There is no single right way to begin therapy or one approach that works for everyone.
Focus on the whole person
Your emotions, relationships, experiences, environment, and goals all matter.
Build skills for real life
Therapy can help you develop healthier ways to cope with challenges and navigate what comes next.
Meet your therapists
Our therapists bring different backgrounds, specialties, and perspectives to their work. What they share is a commitment to creating a supportive space where you can be heard, understood, and involved in your own care.
Alice Solis, LCPC
Alice Solis, LCPC
Our Mental Health Counseling Approach
Evidence-Based. Collaborative. Personalized.
Our therapists draw from evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, depending on your needs and goals.
What you can expect:
- Collaborative sessions rather than prescriptive.
- Our therapists work to understand what is going on.
- Our therapists identify patterns to find what’s getting in the way.
- Develop practical strategies applicable in daily life.
Counseling Services for Teens & Adults to Tackle Many Issues
Our secure online mental health counseling throughout Illinois for teens and adults ensures accessible and personalized well-being. Our mental health services cover a wide range of concerns, including:
- Anxiety and persistent worry
- Depression and low mood
- Stress and burnout
- Self-esteem and confidence
- Life transitions
- Identity and personal growth
- ADHD and related challenges
- Trauma-related concerns
Looking for support specifically for a teenager? Explore our Teen Therapy services. You can also learn more about Online Therapy and Anxiety Therapy in Illinois.
Ready When You Are
Starting therapy can feel like a big decision. Take your time, explore your options, and choose the support that feels right for you. When you're ready, AFS Counseling Services is here to help.