Our Approach

  • Foundation

    Clients show up with skills and it's important to recognize such. In the productive struggle towards joy, one must first take account of the skills and tools they do have, so that they may effectively plan for those which they hope to acquire. The encouragement of clients to show up as their full selves and know this is a safe space, supporting a myriad of learning styles, differences, and maturities always with the clients growth and best interest at the foundation.

  • Approach

    Once all these skills are learned, there are necessary steps to help promote habit formation. Knowing the only control is self control, this aims to support clients in their empowerment of the parts of them that do not often get a voice. The reminder that things are survivable, obtainable, and able to be made more manageable is deeply rooted in this program, and is driven by the fact that this internal encouragement is crucial in reciting efficient and effective standards. 

  • Standards

    1. The softening of the defenses and schemas that can distort our understanding and lead to unwanted behaviors, they are the things that lead to healing and learning how to feel various emotions without sacrificing the other needs that one desires to have met.

    2. Allow clients the chance to sit in the reality of not wanting to be wrong or having to remediate things and still having to do/meet that expectation. When avoidance is promoted in the mind, there is a litany of things that can justify "failure" (the only failure is the failure to actually attempt). 

    3. Encourage clients as they start to build this story, to be comfortable knowing they won't hit everything on the head perfectly and that the full creation is under their control and dominion.

Meet the Neuro Nurture Team

Sean McJunkins II | Founder

Sean McJunkins II has been a teacher for 8+ years, working in a variety of roles and managing a litany of responsibilities. He first obtained his English and Africana (an interdisciplinary study of the world from an African perspective) double major from Rutgers University, and his masters' of education, with a concentration in special education, from Grand Canyon University. This allows for Mr. McJunkins to provide a number of services and further apply his years of experience in general education, co-taught, and other varied environments for diverse learners.

Growing up in New Jersey, he long has enjoyed the season and outdoors, promoting his move to the Midwest to further serve students who historically have experienced disenfranchisement systemically. In this productive struggle, he found that the classroom was useful, but many students needed support in a more specific manner. Sean hopes to help close that gap through providing his services to families and believes that all work and progress begins with trust and relationships. He is excited to apply these virtues in his work with families and stakeholders.

A majority of his experience has been focused on high school aged children, but his ability is not limited to only older scholars. In his time as a lead teacher in the Chicagoland area, he has created, proliferated, and redressed in person SAT, ACT, and Core Curriculum standardized mastery assessments. Mr. McJunkins' deep understanding of standards and scaffolding of skills has served numerous communities well, and he brings that same tenacity to the needs of our scholars and clients. He enjoys playing various instruments like guitar, drums, and piano, as well sharing his deep understanding of all music genres. As a lifetime scholar himself, Sean McJunkins II is excited to learn from and teach those who are seeking guidance towards their best self and highest potential.

Testimonials

  • "This program I feel has molded me into a whole new person that I found within through doing this work! Sean is amazing with the way he has structured the program to cater to my needs and concerns. While being in this cool program it has given me tools I never knew I was capable of achieving all while improving everyday. Even the days we don't meet I still write prompts and look for areas that I need to work on. I am excited to see what comes next"

    -Max

  • “I am so glad that I was introduced to this program. It has been very beneficial for me mentally emotionally. I couldn’t ask for a better support system and highly recommend this program to anyone seeking therapy or improvement in how you are approaching life. My counselor Sean is very supportive, insightful and devoted to giving me the tools to empower myself and others. He makes time for me, challenges me and genuinely cares about my improvement. I have learned so much about emotions, executive functioning and my own mental processing. The program is very well constructed giving you a focus for each session. You receive informative documents that give you an overview of the day's topic and are valuable for review after sessions or when you are going through a difficult time. The conversations are meaningful, the lessons are impactful and the insights you gain are invaluable. This program will help uplift and empower yourself.”

    - Tunde

  • "This journey has truly unlocked a version of me I didn’t know existed. Through this work, I’ve learned how to recognize my patterns and shift them in a way that supports my growth. The way the program is laid out makes it feel like it was built just for me. Even on the days we don’t meet, I find myself reflecting, writing, and pushing forward with intention. I’m so proud of how far I’ve come and can’t wait to see what more is possible.

    -Alice

  • "A true blueprint for real change. From day one, I felt seen and supported. The way everything is designed makes it easy to stay connected to the work. It’s helped me tap into something deeper, and for the first time, I feel like I’m moving forward with purpose and direction"

    -Carl

  • “Joining this program was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my emotional and cognitive health. It gave me a consistent space to reflect, reset, and grow with purpose. Sean brings a rare combination of expertise and compassion that makes it easy to open up and take real steps forward."

    -Sofia

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