The Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute (OCCI) is a professional network of Orthodox psychologists, counselors, and marriage and family therapists. It was founded in 2004 by Dr. Ary Christofidis as a referral resource for Orthodox Christians in the Chicago metropolitan area, including Northwest Indiana.
in-office & Telehealth services
- Anxiety and Depression
- Marital & Relationship Issues
- Parent - Child Conflict
- Grief, Separation & Loss
- Family & Extended Family Conflicts
OCCI has been supported in the past by grants from the Fr. George Scoulas Memorial Fund and the Novak Family Foundation.
Experience
Our clinicians have worked in psychiatric hospitals, out-patient clinics, university counseling centers, residential treatment facilities to name a few.
High Quality
Our clinicians have trained and received their state licensing certifications.
faith Based
All our clinicians are in good standing with their respective Orthodox Christian Church.
Consulting
Feel free to contact one of our clinicians if you are interested.
what we do
Create a safe environment for individuals, couples and families to share their personal struggles with professionals who share their cultural and religious backgrounds.
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