Best of You Evanston
Therapy with Chad Kingsbury
Professional addiction and trauma counseling in Evanston. Your brave new chapter begins with your courageous next step.
PERSPECTIVE GAINED FROM THE PATH, GUIDANCE FROM THE JOURNEY
I don’t just practice recovery-It’s the pulse of my work.
After years in the corporate world, I realized my true passion wasn't in sales—my purpose was in the solutions that saved my own life. I’m an open book; I believe in transparency because recovery happens in connection, not isolation. In this space, we focus on your strengths as you navigate toward your true self. Together, we’ll find the courage to face the unknown and create a safe journey forward.
WHERE I STARTED
(Emotionless Chaos)
High-Stakes Environments:
Tech & Sales Management.
External Metrics:
Quotas, "Keeping up with the Joneses," and the 24/7 grind.
The Surface:
Constant accessibility and the pressure to be the "best."
The Disconnect:
Hitting numbers while losing sight of self.
The second Act
(PASSION DIRECTION AND HEALING)
Clinical Expertise:
LCSW, MSW
Internal Growth:
Sobriety, daily recovery, and living in solutions.
The Soul:
Finding kindness, connection and true purpose in service.
The Connection:
Realizing drinking was a symptom; therapy was the bridge.
“I pivoted mid-life because I saw a gap in the field for authentic, lived-experience therapy. Today, I bring a real-world perspective to the clinical space. I know what it feels like to be at my lowest, and I believe everyone deserves to be heard with genuine empathy and treated with unwavering integrity and dignity.”
AREAS OF FOCUS
Addiction Recovery
Specializing in substances, gambling, adult content, screen, and process addictions.
Trauma-Informed Care
Shifting the question from 'What is wrong with me?” to “What has happened to me?” and “How has this impacted me?”
PTSD & Abuse Recovery
Providing a safe journey through the complex landscape of post-traumatic stress and the aftermath of abuse. Together, we find the courage to face the past and reclaim your future.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
A practical, skills-based approach to help you navigate guilt, shame, and anxiety. DBT provides the tools to manage intense emotions and strengthen relationships, allowing you to face life’s challenges without relying on substances.
Emotion Regulation
Tools to identify, understand, and manage intense emotions. We focus on shifting from "reacting" to "responding," giving you the internal strength to navigate your feelings with clarity while maintaining your path forward.
“If you are looking for a therapist who is going to meet you where you are at in life, while simultaneously working with you to become your best self, Chad is the therapist for you! Chad’s knowledge, compassion and dedication to his clients is unmatched. After working with Chad for several years, it is clear how motivated he is to provide the best services to his clients which is why I highly recommend his services.“
Kelsey F. Co-Worker
The Viking Compass:
Courage to Face the Unknown
The Viking Compass is a spiritual tool symbolizing safe journeys and the courage to face the unknown. It is a testament to strength and adversity, carried so that the traveler would never lose their way, even in the fiercest weather.
In our sessions, we lead with a simple truth: you are more than what has happened to you. We work together to help you reclaim your footing and navigate even the most difficult seasons with confidence. Even when the destination isn't yet clear, we will work together to ensure you have the bearings to navigate forward safely, turning adversity into the foundation for the best version of yourself.
