Therapists in Downers Grove, IL

As a seasoned therapist, I strongly believe that every individual has the potential to change, grow and experience joy if he/she/they are invested in the process. I work with children, adolescents, adults and couples and I am accepting new clients.

Taking the first step to get therapy can be hard, and finding the perfect client/therapist fit can be worrisome. But, over my 25-years in practice, I have never met anyone who wasn't glad they took that initial step! Sometime life gets overwhelming, Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression or trauma, or a struggling with relationships and/or communication, often the help of an experienced professional is what you need to start making change happen. I am goal-oriented and client-centered. My goal is for individuals and couples who come to therapy is to leave with the changes that you came in looking for.

Anxiety, depression, and other symptoms can cause you to feel alone in your journey. Life can be stressful, overwhelming and difficult at time and it takes a lot of courage and strength to take the initial steps to seek help. As a licensed social worker, I would like to welcome the opportunity to work with you in making the changes. I will provide insight,guidance, a safe environment where you can feel empowered to find clarity and self-awareness to make the needed and wanted changes.

I specialize in treating adults with emotional difficulties involving anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, and more. My goal is to create a nonjudgmental environment where you feel safe to process your emotions and work towards the meaningful life that you want. I’m particularly passionate about applying my expertise to women’s reproductive health issues, such as pregnancy, postpartum, pregnancy loss, infertility, transitioning into motherhood, and sexual difficulties. Additionally, integrating diversity and intersectionality into our work together is incredibly important to me.

Trying to heal and work through trauma can be overwhelming and difficult to begin. Going through major life transitions can cause unwanted stress. Asking for help can be hard, but taking that step shows strength and resilience. My goal is to help you feel empowered, validated, and supported along your healing journey.

Your healing and restoration are my priority. My passion is the empowerment of others within their lives. I believe the counseling relationship is sacred, and through it, individuals experience growth by gaining self-awareness regarding the strengths they hold within. It is a privilege to work alongside individuals who desire growth, along with healing and restoration within themselves. My role is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to empower individuals as they write their own stories, tailoring my therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs of each client.

I’m passionate about providing a culturally sensitive and comfortable space for you to share your thoughts, your feelings, and your experiences, without judgement. I work from an evidenced-based framework, which means I implement techniques that have been scientifically proven to work. I believe it’s important to understand how our bodies respond to stressors and how that can impact our quality of life. I help individuals who are presenting with anxiety, depression, trauma, issues with identity development, family conflict, life transitions, and challenges with acculturation.

When it becomes difficult to cope, therapy can provide a new path forward. Having a nonjudgmental space to explore, validate, and experience your feelings in a healthy way can help you manage anxiety, depression, and other life stressors. I would like to provide that space for you to process your emotions, develop new methods of coping, identify and clarify your goals and values.

Smart, driven teen girls and women are often praised for keeping it all together - even if it means secretly falling apart behind the scenes. There's a lot of pressure to be the best at everything you do, which means there is no room for mistakes, and definitely no room for self-care. You wind up feeling panicked, overwhelmed, frustrated, or depressed. You often worry about what others think of you, and wish you could turn off that little voice that is always telling you what a failure you are. You wonder if anyone else ever feels like this. You know this isn't exactly normal...but you're not sure what to do about it.

We envision a world where people from minority groups are able to heal from the emotional scars inflicted by systemic discrimination, poverty, unjust persecution, and marginalization. Healing from intergenerational trauma is a crucial step toward achieving individual and collective wellness. We resonate with author Akshay Dubey that the path to healing doesn't erase the experiences that caused us harm, but rather allows us to move beyond them and live with newfound strength and purpose. At R&B Counseling, we believe in your strength, resilience, and ability to heal and thrive.

Are you having a hard time connecting with your child or watching them struggle? The challenges youth have to navigate today are unique and complicated. Many of my clients are between the ages of 6-18, or parents of kids this age. Many suffer from anxiety, depression, family divorce, thoughts of self harm, oppositional defiant disorder, social/educational concerns at school, etc. Typically I meet with the child and then bring in the parent for the end of session to review and talk action plans/next steps. By working collaboratively with youth and their parents, we can work together to repair relationships and develop strong bonds.

I received my Master of Counseling Psychology Degree from Trinity Christian College and continually work to keep myself familiar with new therapies and methods in the field. I will create interventions that are made specifically for a certain person, and are a combination of evidence-based strategies and creative interventions. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and have experience working with a wide range of ages, disorders, and cultural backgrounds.

I work primarily with teens, men's issues, and couples, but if you are a person in need of help, I'm here for that. I want to help you overcome whatever challenges you are facing, and that will happen as we work together. I am currently working with a team of therapists through Unbroken Family Counseling, under the supervision of a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). When necessary, I work with schools, psychiatrists, and other community resources necessary to help my clients.

Are you experiencing a significant life event? Do you feel like you need to make a change? Life can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. My role as a psychologist is to offer a warm and supportive environment to explore these challenges and help you find a meaningful way forward. I work from an evidence-based framework, and I place a high value on empathic listening. I want you to feel understood, gaining insight into what’s going on.

I believe therapy is a great tool to explore ourselves and heal emotional wounds. I have a welcoming personality and work to create a safe space, so clients feel comfortable exploring different areas of their lives and any emotions that come up. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, it is my focus to help clients identify ways their family history, culture, and community have impacted their view of the world and relationships. I believe the way we are raised impacts the way we show up with our partners. My goal as a therapist is to empower my clients and work collaboratively to achieve their goals.

100%Virtual appointments available for residents of IL and WI. I specialize in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, and more. The treatment approaches I utilize are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Activation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Exposure Response Prevention. While all of the approaches I use are empirically validated for the treatment of Anxiety disorders, I also adapt treatment to meet all clients where they are at. Your goals are my goals and it is possible to experience relief from the symptoms that are keeping you from what you value most in life.

I am a licensed professional counselor with a passion for serving others. With five years experience working in mental health care at varying levels of need, as well as 20 years of experience in the fintech industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my work. In addition, I am constantly seeking to improve upon my knowledge and understanding, in order to increase my capacity to be of service to my clients.

In therapy, I enjoy collaborating with clients to increase their self-knowledge and utilize their strengths to facilitate change towards living a more rewarding and fulfilling life. I am committed to identifying and implementing an individualized approach for each client to support them in achieving their therapeutic goals. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults using an integrative therapeutic approach, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills.

I am a compassionate, warm, and authentic therapist who brings a unique blend of warmth, empathy, and understanding to my work with clients. I understand that everyone's journey is different, and I am committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I specialize in working with caregivers, parents, people who want to be parents, and high achievers. I understand the challenges that come with these roles, and I'm here to help you find balance, build confidence, and create healthy relationships.