Therapists in Glen Ellyn, IL

Is fear, worry or nerves a problem for you? This can change. If you are an adolescent or adult, I will teach you how to eliminate anxiety that causes you distress. I am a licensed clinical social worker, who is passionate about helping adolescents and adults remove internal distress, so they can achieve mental wellness. I have over 20 years of experience helping others apply tools that empower them, and I use evidence-based, practice informed interventions to bring quick relief. Fears and worries are like a wild animal. Either you manage them, or they will manage you. Let me teach you how to tame them.

Hi there, my name is Felicity Dineen. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and I am so excited at the possibility of getting to work along side you. I have extensive experience working with adults and teens struggling with a wide array of life stressors including relationship struggles, anxiety/depression, acceptance of self, grief, trauma, parenting concerns, and perinatal issues. Together, you will overcome challenges both present and in the past to help bring out the strengths within yourself that are already in existence.

I believe that therapy can be an invaluable tool for growth, and I am honored when I can be a part of someone’s journey toward healing. Whether you are new to therapy or have tried it before, my aim is to help you identify and achieve your goals while also maintaining a compassionate and flexible perspective. I realize that everyone has their own pace for engaging in therapeutic work, and I hope to build a collaborative relationship around this.

Hello beautiful soul! I'm passionate about guiding my clients to connect with their inner selves, to find greater peace and fulfillment in their lives. My approach is rooted in a deep respect for the mind-body-spirit connection. I focus on creating a nurturing, holistic space for us to explore your challenges and opportunities for growth. I see you as a fellow traveler on this journey. Together, we will navigate the twists and turns towards self-awareness, insight, and clarity. Let's unlock hidden treasures, embrace the now and open possibilities for your future.

Joel is a therapist and a high school teacher. Joel specializes in working with teens, young adults and educational professionals. He uses a values-based counseling approach, which helps clients confidently assess their options and make choices as they navigate through life stressors and transitions. With educator, Joe focusses of issues such as burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and educator-student interactions. He understands and validates the increasingly heavy burdens faced by educators and utilizes tangible strategies and techniques that can be implemented both inside and outside the school setting.

My passion is understanding stored childhood trauma and the long-term effects it can have on adults; particularly as it relates to addiction issues. Unresolved traumatic experiences very often render a person with feelings of anxiety and depression; particularly for those who were never given the appropriate tools and support to process their trauma. These emotional states can lead to poor coping skills in our efforts to meet life’s challenges, and very often anxiety and depression can lead us to feeling incapable of helping ourselves or ever changing our circumstances and clearly seeing our potential.

A motivator and engaged clinician from the beginning, Miles is serious about helping his patients achieve high levels of functioning and emotional well-being. Hailing from Sacramento, California - Miles started his clinical career in early 2019 and has been working primarily with men, both young and old, since then. Miles' work is focused on helping men navigate relationship issues, understand and empower their masculinity and femininity, as well as understand their sexuality. Miles supports his patients in striving to be their authentic selves, no matter who it is that they love. Miles works mostly in cognitive psychology.

As a professional, and a parent I truly understand there is no greater joy than seeing your child happy and healthy. I also know there is no greater heartache than seeing your child unhappy. For adults: stress, anxiety, and depression can diminish time with families. For children: poor self-esteem, decreased confidence, bullying/ loss, academic struggles or a disability can impact friendships,family, and academics. I specialize in working with people who have experienced a twist in life that they were not expecting. I have 25 years of treating adults and children who want to reclaim control of their lives.

Your uniqueness is important. I want you to be able to come to session as your authentic self. I have history of working with clients of many backgrounds as they navigate life transitions and stressors, and view counseling as a collaborative process.

Hello, my name is Jessica- I am a licensed clinical professional counselor. I am passionate about assisting clients with many diverse presenting challenges, some of which include anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, self-injury, self-acceptance, relationship struggles, self-esteem, and identity formation. I enjoy working with clients ranging from teens to adults and have a broad range of experience working in school, hospital, PHP/IOP, and outpatient mental health settings.

At Dupage Counseling Associates, we provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space to allow clients to share their story. We have worked with several individuals who are struggling with a life transition, grief/loss, trauma, relationship difficulty, anxiety, or depression. The most difficult part of therapy is making that first call. We are available to answer any questions or concerns you might have before making the decision to start the therapy process.

Combining knowledge and skills acquired through education, a decade of professional experience, and my own lived experience with trauma and recovery, my mission is to facilitate hope and wellness using humor, empathy, validation, and unconditional positive regard. I am familiar with treating a variety of populations and needs from years of work with nonprofit and community mental health agencies, but my passion truly lies with providing therapy to individuals (children through adults), couples, and families. I specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, anger, emotional-dysregulation, self-esteem, and interpersonal struggles.

Life is full of vulnerabilities and stressors that we sometimes think we must overcome ourselves. However, emphasis on togetherness and collaboration within life and in therapy is a must. My goal is to engage with you in the difficult, vulnerable, and stressful aspects of life in a warm and empathetic manner while guiding you towards personal growth and fulfillment. My experience has allowed me to work with individuals as they triumph through their own challenges, such as anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, and life transitions. Please go to our website to fill out our Google Form if you want to schedule an appointment!

I am passionate about helping individuals navigate through life’s difficulties, transitions, and working collaboratively to discover more healing, peace, purpose, happiness, and empowerment. Many individuals can begin their therapy journey feeling overwhelmed with emotions, stuck, feeling frustrated, and could be experiencing anxiety, grieving, having interpersonal relationship struggles, and using ineffective coping skills. I believe that therapy can be a place of hope and possibility, by providing a safe, and supportive therapeutic space.

Utilizing a non-judgemental and collaborative approach I work with clients to increase self awareness, identify and express emotions, and seek out change in order to build a more positive relationship with themselves and those around them. Using a Relational approach I help clients process patterns of relationships throughout their lives while seeking out positive support systems to help them cope with feelings of depression, anxiety, trauma or relational issues.

Are you having difficulty coping with work, school, or life? Do you want to overcome trauma and reinvest in your life? Unique life experiences grew my passion for mental health. I am constantly learning and always willing to educate myself if it helps my clients. My therapeutic approach is creative and holistic (i.e., spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional). I constantly find strengths to move forward in a positive direction. Emphasizing a cognitive behavioral approach (CBT) to overcome thought patterns, behaviors, and emotions. Some essential tools that assist in developing a peaceful mind are meditation and mindfulness.

Hi there, I’m Rupa. Are you living the authentic life you envision for yourself? Does your dream match your reality? I help individuals of all ages to discover who they truly are. Together, we will explore your strengths and passions. We will also identify any obstacles which may be holding you back from reaching your full potential. I incorporate a variety of interventions into sessions to help process deep feelings- with the goal of building strength and resilience as you begin writing your next chapter.

Matthew specializes in working with clients with ADHD, autism, depression, and anxiety. Before becoming a counselor, Matthew worked in special education. This combination of experience in makes him a great fit for clients struggling with school stressors and families having difficulty with school-aged kids. He also understands that relationships and parenting can be challenging and is adept at working with husbands and dads. Matthew continues his work in education as a professor in the psychology department at COD. He works extremely well with clients interested in learning skills to flourish with ADHD or autism.

My therapeutic approach is warm, casual, authentic, encouraging, and collaborative and I believe in using a strength based approach to assist clients in overcoming obstacles. I'm committed to helping clients identify goals, and provide the tools and skills necessary to reach those goals.