Elena Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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I believe therapy is first and foremost a space centered around you—your voice, your pace, and the parts of your story you’re ready to explore. My priority is creating a therapeutic environment where you feel safe enough to be vulnerable, supported enough to take risks, and valued enough to bring forward the experiences that have been difficult to hold alone. It’s a privilege to sit with people as they unpack what feels heavy, confusing, or unfinished, and to witness the strength that emerges when they feel truly seen.
I’m especially drawn to supporting individuals moving through life transitions—whether they’re unfolding now or rooted in past experiences that still influence how they feel, relate, and navigate the world. I work with people processing trauma, shifts in identity, relationship changes, and unexpected events that have unsettled their sense of stability.
With curiosity and respect, I consider the biological, psychological, and social layers that shape your experiences. My role is to walk alongside you as you explore your inner world, deepen insight, and move toward meaningful change—at a pace that feels right for you, using approaches that honor who you are.
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Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Meridian
- Meritain Health
- Molina Healthcare
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Elena Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Illinois / 150.116527 Supervised by Ciara Ward (Illinois / 149.022211) Elena Gonzalez
- In Practice for 2 years
- Attended Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, MSW, Graduated 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Elena Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (630) 426-6733
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Substance Use
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Dual Diagnosis
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Elena Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (630) 426-6733
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Schema Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Elena Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (630) 426-6733
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
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Elena Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Call for a free consultation now - (630) 426-6733