Kristin Hunt, MSW, MAT, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker/Therapist
At Lemon Tree Counseling Services, you can expect a welcoming, warm, non-judgmental atmosphere.
I am part of a military family and have a special place in my heart for military personnel and their families —THANK YOU ALL for your service and sacrifices!
About Kristin Hunt
I attended Libertyville High School, Hope College, and then NIU, where I met the love of my life, Jason. In 2005, I obtained a Master of Arts in Teaching (K–9) from Dominican University in River Forest. I have taught in several schools in Lake County. If you were my student, please reach out and tell me how you are and what you are doing! Teaching was wonderful, especially French and working with gifted students, but the demands of being a parent and the stress of being an Army wife won out somewhere during the 3rd deployment. By 2010, I needed a change. I worked at St. Joseph’s Church in religious education and tried working as a bank teller (my parents, Deb and Bob Marrs, were both bankers for decades in Lake County), but I was not finding what was right for me.
In 2015, at a yellow ribbon Army post-deployment marriage retreat, I had my “ah-ha moment.” I realized that I wanted to be a counselor/therapist. I was completely drawn in by the thought of helping others by working closely with people. This is were the ripple effect begins. This is the ripple effect goes like this: Someone learns a coping skill from me. They go and share it with someone else, who shares it with another person and so on. The possibilities are endless and I just love that! This is what led me to pursue a master’s in social work!
Lemon Tree Counseling Services is a long-time dream come true! Following the death of my parents, I wanted to honor them somehow. They were HUGE Peter, Paul, and Mary fans and took us to Ravinia to hear them sing years ago. It is a cherished memory of mine. One of my favorite songs was called “Lemon Tree.” Lemon Tree evokes warm and safe memories for me. Now, it is my mission to spread the same to others in our community.
About Lemon Tree Counseling Services
Insurance Plans – current
Cash pay
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice
Blue Cross Blue Shield Community Health Plan
Cigna/Evernorth
Meritain
OPTUM
United Healthcare
Youthcare
* We just signed with Meridian and will be taking Meridian clients soon!
Facility Information
The Lemon Tree Counseling Services office building in Grayslake, IL is handicap accessible, with both stairs and an elevator to the 2nd floor office. We have several office spaces, suitable for various types of therapy, including offices with games and toys to help children tell their stories and interact with their therapist.
Please note: Our policy is to see a child of divorce only if
1) the parent requesting services has 100% custody and/or medical decision making rights or 2) both bio/original parents sign BOTH our Parents’ Financial Agreement (stipulating consent and agreeing in advance as to who will pay any fees) and the Therapist and Parents Child Safe Harbor Agreement. In the case of joint custody/medical decision making, services cannot begin until this document has been completed.
All therapists at Lemon Tree Counseling Services are mandated reporters in the state of Illinois. The safety of anyone who walks through our door is of utmost importance. Therefore, please be aware that all reports of abuse or intention to harm others are taken very seriously and will be reported to the proper authorities. For more information, please click here