COVID-19 might have changed the way we "do business," but it hasn't put us out of business! Please join our free weekly Community Zoom! virtual mental health sessions. We still offer individual counseling, using innovative tele-medicine. Email Cherie to learn more. We have a generous sliding scale, and Medicaid participants are welcome!

Community Zooms are Thursdays at 12:00 pm
All you need is a laptop, desk top, tablet, or smart phone
Just click here to join the meeting!
Here's some additional info about using Zoom for the first time.

There is a growing need for mental health services in our community. LEAF's Mental Wellness & Addiction Recovery services can be a game-changer for many who have been unable to access or afford services elsewhere.

Growing mental wellness in Lyons and the surrounding communities will have a positive ripple effect: Individuals become more secure. Families become stronger. Children experience greater safety and stability. Friendships grow in healthy ways. People find greater success in their jobs. Finances stabilize. Communities change for the better. This is LEAF's vision.​
This game changing, this life-changing program, requires our community's commitment and support. 

Meet our Therapist

Cherie Maureaux hails from New Orleans, Louisiana, but her Lyons roots grow deep. While working as a police detective in Chicago, she purchased a small property in Lyons and has been spending time in our community for over 25 years. She moved to Lyons full-time in 2018 and started volunteering at LEAF in 2019. 

She holds a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a specialization in Addictions Counseling. She says, "Mental wellness is not only for times of crisis, but is also about growth and creating a meaningful life worth living. Therapy and education can offer a significant outlet for guidance, goal setting, and navigating life transitions." Cherie is thrilled to help create a dynamic, healthy, and fun environment for development and learning in Lyons. Email Cherie with questions or to learn more.
Cherie Maureaux