Therapists in Downers Grove, IL

Mary Roberta Seal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Downers Grove, IL 60515 (Online Only)
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.
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.

Patricia Yadgir
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CHT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515
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.
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.

Emily Weber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified
Downers Grove, IL 60515
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.
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.

Dr. Molly Wickenhauser
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515 (Online Only)
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.
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.

Rachel Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515
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.
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.

Joel Tornquist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, NCC
Verified
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.

Sanjuana Gutierrez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515
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.
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.

Theresa Hefner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515
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.
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.

Michaela Zoppa
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515
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.
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.

R&B Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515
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.
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.

C Meghan Jacobson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515 (Online Only)
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.
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.
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Meghan Cepek
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Downers Grove, IL 60515
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 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.

Robert Scott
LPC Intern
Verified
1 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515
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.
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.

Kelly Combs
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515
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.
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.

Shannon Spethman
Pre-Licensed Professional, ALMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515 (Online Only)
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.
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.

Abigail Lynch
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, MS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
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.
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.

Meredith Entler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Downers Grove, IL 60515
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.
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.

Benjamin Cowell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Downers Grove, IL 60515
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.
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.

Emma Bonilla
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
6 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.

Dr. Jenna Gidman-Dutta
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Are you feeling stuck, alone, or overwhelmed? Are you distressed by emotions of sadness, anxiety, or loneliness? Are you feeling unsupported or lost in your current relationship? I aim to provide a safe space to release your thoughts, process your emotions and behaviors, and heal. For whatever reason, you ended up here—and I am so glad you did! I'm here to help you by providing a warm and welcoming environment for you to be your most authentic you. I provide couples and family counseling, as well as individual psychotherapy.
Are you feeling stuck, alone, or overwhelmed? Are you distressed by emotions of sadness, anxiety, or loneliness? Are you feeling unsupported or lost in your current relationship? I aim to provide a safe space to release your thoughts, process your emotions and behaviors, and heal. For whatever reason, you ended up here—and I am so glad you did! I'm here to help you by providing a warm and welcoming environment for you to be your most authentic you. I provide couples and family counseling, as well as individual psychotherapy.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.