Not Sure What to Do Next? We Help You Break It Down and Move Forward
Not Sure What to Do Next? We Help You Break It Down and Move Forward
We help you understand what's going on — and what to do next.
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Professional Foundations & Training
This statement reflects professional training and mentorship and does not imply clinical treatment or endorsement of specific outcomes.
I have known Ms. Gardner for over five years. We originally met as co-workers at The Above/Beyond Family Treatment Center in Chicago. I am the resident Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy expert that trains staff members and leads REBT group therapy sessions. LeNita was stellar at developing her REBT clinical skills at the numerous REBT professional training seminars conducted by the Chicago Institute for REBT for Above/Beyond staff members. Without a doubt in my mind, she is one of the compassionate, caring, thoughtful individuals towards all clients/staff members that I have experienced in my 50 year career. Therefore, whoever she would provide any therapeutic services to will receive a great and positive influence because of her personality and therapeutic skills.
Terry London M.S. Director of the Chicago Institute for REBT Board member/Staff member at The Above/Beyond Family Treatment
The Gardner Recovery Engagement Model (GREM)
Our Vision
We envision a future where individuals and communities feel heard, supported, respected, and empowered to move forward with purpose, dignity, and lasting impact.
Every life leaves a fingerprint-and we help make yours leave a mark that matters.
Our Core Values
Recovery-Oriented Support
We believe in empowering individuals and communities through recovery-focused support that honors personal strengths, choice, and capacity for growth at every stage of life.
Person-Centered & Trauma-Informed Support
We approach each individual with compassion, respect, and sensitivity to lived experience, recognizing the impact of trauma on emotional wellness and behavior.
Evidence-Informed Practice
Our non-clinical support draws on REBT-informed educational tools to encourage reflection, practical coping skills, and personal growth. The Gardner Recovery Engagement Model (GREM) combines these tools with faith in a higher power while respecting each person’s beliefs, choices, and goals.
Connection & Engagement
We build trust through consistent outreach, active listening, and lived-experience peer support. We help individuals identify barriers, strengthen supportive relationships, and connect with community resources. Engagement centers each person’s choices, goals, and readiness to take their next steps.
Collaboration & Integrity
We work alongside individuals, families, care managers, interdisciplinary teams, and community partners to coordinate practical, person-centered support. We uphold professionalism, confidentiality, and clear communication, respect each person’s choices, and remain accountable to our non-clinical role. Needs outside our scope are referred to the appropriate provider or care team.
Behavioral Health & Recovery
Next Steps Outreach provides structured, non-clinical support focused on emotional wellness, recovery, and everyday skill-building. We offer one-on-one peer support and recovery-oriented group facilitation grounded in lived experience and each person’s goals.
Through the Gardner Recovery Engagement Model (GREM), we use REBT-informed educational tools, reflection, and supportive conversations to help individuals examine unhelpful beliefs, practice coping skills, and take meaningful next steps.
We work alongside care managers, interdisciplinary teams, and community organizations to support engagement, resource connections, and community stability.