Therapists in Downers Grove, IL

Marc Darlene Mezidor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MD
Verified
Verified
We could all use encouragement to unapologetically embrace our unique journeys while simultaneously striving to evolve into healthier and more fulfilled versions of ourselves. As a therapist, I provide a client-centered approach to collaboratively design and guide the therapeutic experience. Highly driven by sincerity and humor, I strive to create a climate that is safe, supportive, and culturally inclusive for all to pursue change. Therapy will be treated as an individualized experience in an empathetic, genuine, and non-judgmental manner.

Judith Fawell
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Working from a strengths-based, collaborative approach to counseling, I use a variety of techniques in assisting clients find solutions and reach their goals. My belief is that clients very often have the answers they are seeking already within themselves. Sorting through their hopes, fears, beliefs etc. is useful in identifying what may be preventing them from recognizing those answers and keeping them stuck.

Jessica Lowery
Counselor, LCPC, MS
Verified
Verified
Currently accepting new clients at my practice Livin' Free Therapy! Check out more about myself & my practice by clicking the website link found on this page! I'm a laid-back, real-as-it-gets kind of human. Looking to connect with other humans, and if I may be of any assistance in the cultivation of whatever changes and goodness you're seeking in your life, well that would be quite an honor!
Downers Grove, IL 60515
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Katelyn Traxler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Katelyn earned her Masters of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lock Haven University in 2013. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked in the mental health field for over five years. Katelyn has experience working with individuals in inpatient and outpatient settings. She has helped individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, various traumas, loss and grief, body image, life transitions, and more.

Heather Blanck
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CADC, NCC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Are you considering making changes in your life but aren't sure where to begin? Do you feel anxious about things going on in the world around you? Do you think you or a loved one might have a problem with alcohol or drugs? Whether this is your first time visiting a therapist or you've done this before, my initial goal is to help create a safe space where you feel comfortable talking with me about any issue. I want to help you find hope and develop new skills to manage life's challenges. We will work collaboratively so that you can take small steps toward meeting your goals and making changes to live a more fulfilling life.

Zanne Stevens
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Zanne Stevens is an LMSW with over five years of experience. Her methods are holistic and integrative, and she views every facet of one’s healing as interrelated. Zanne likes to establish a safe and sacred space for the client, free of judgment and criticism. Her style is influenced by modalities such as Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Shadow Work, Trauma-Informed Care, and various arts-based approaches. She firmly believes that while the past does inform the present, it does not determine the future.
Waitlist for new clients

Jennifer Logston Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
My approach to therapy is that of a guide, helping people discover their own inner strength so they can make positive changes. Clients say that my laid back demeanor and calming presence allow a safe, relaxing place to talk openly and work through concerns together. While both direct and supportive, I tailor my approach based on the individual needs of each client. Whether child, teen or adult, I feel it is a privilege to help clients find healing and happiness.
Not accepting new clients

Kate Nemchausky
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
A therapist allows you the space to safely speak your truth, explore your identity and what that means to you, and learn how to approach life with that knowledge. You might be going through life transitions and adjustments such as changes in relationships, living situations, or career. You might be a mother trying to navigate through your new or continuing role, experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety, or trying to recover from loss. You might want to heal wounds left from past traumas and gain insight into how you can move forward. Together we can embark on a journey of healing, knowledge, and self-discovery.

Whitney Bruni
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. Using a client centered approach I work with the client helping them reach both their short and long term goals. A majority of my clients suffer with anxiety and depression but I work with other diagnoses as well. I am solution focused and like to see improvements and an increase in self esteem.

Jeffrey Wapner
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My practice specialties are: child therapy, and adult therapy, including couples. My child therapy practice is devoted to treating children with a variety of emotional and developmental challenges, is respectful of children, valuing highly the views of parents. It uses techniques from Siegel's Interpersonal Neurobiology such as "name it to tame it" and the four S's that create a secure parent child attachment: feeling safe, seen, soothed, and secure. It also draws from Greenspan's DIR Floortime model, with key goals being to increase calmness, attention, and engagement, strengthen the ability to communicate, and develop higher level thinking.

Mary Roberta Seal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.
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Kathryn Berry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My ideal client is anyone who experiences overwhelming emotions. I continue to work with clients living with mental illness and substance abuse, especially those who want to engage in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and those that are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community. I believe that we are all doing the best we can in any given moment, and I hope to help clients to become better equipped to improve the moment through learning new skills.

Claudia Mellott
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Emotional pain will drain you of the energy needed to enjoy life. Whether symptoms are situational or involve pervasive life-long pain, I would like to help. I believe in the resilience of the human spirit and an individual's right to make their life happier. You are hoping to see positive change in your life, which is a reasonable goal. I am a licensed, experienced therapist working with adults and adolescents. Anxiety, depression, bipolar, relationships, communication, substance abuse aftercare and life transitions are areas of expertise. Anxiety and worry are debilitating and unproductive. Depression negatively impacts your physical health .

Sara Reed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you navigating through personal or relationship issues that are holding you back from living the life you want? Perhaps you are seeking to learn tools and strategies to feel less anxious or depressed. Maybe you seek a space to tackle the barriers that are keeping you stuck and preventing you from achieving your goals. You may have tried on your own to fix what is troubling you but it has been difficult to find relief. I know starting therapy can seem intimidating, but sometimes the healing process simply starts by showing up and investing in yourself.

Konstandinos (Kosta) Papazoglou
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Kosta graduated from Roosevelt University with a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is working towards his LPC. Kosta has experience working with adolescents, adults, and the elderly, treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, personality disorders and psychosis using cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, along with narrative approach. Kosta develops therapeutic relationships based on trust and non-judgment, developing holistic and non-blaming solutions to problems with clients as the authority in their life.

Katie Berry
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
My therapeutic approach is compassionate, validating, and empathic. I believe that everyone wants to feel heard, understood, valued, and validated and I work with you to gain an understanding of who you are and what you want. I believe therapy is a very personal journey and I strive to ensure every client feels incredible support. I believe that therapy is a healing process. We find the parts of ourselves that need healing to lead us to a better quality of life. I work with all races, sexual orientations, and genders. A favorite quote that I relate to therapy is, "Be messy and complicated and afraid and show up anyway."
Not accepting new clients

Janet Mullen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Every person considering therapy is unique - you might be a parent looking for ways to manage your child's behavior, or a child with low self-esteem, someone trying to put a difficult past to rest, or struggling with anxiety and depression. What's important is that you feel a warm, safe and accepting atmosphere to begin sorting out your life, finding balance and a way forward. It's my goal to provide that place of safety and acceptance, then offer you choices of therapy models. There are many paths to change; we'll find the right fit for you.
Waitlist for new clients

Meghan Ware
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I work with a multitude of clients to identify and express their emotions in a healthy manner, teaching them various coping skills. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have worked with those suffering from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief and loss, addiction and those having a hard time finding themselves. I believe in the importance of building rapport using empathy and compassion to reach clients of all ages.

Infinite Within Counseling & Divorce Mediation
Counselor, MEd, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I feel that the most important component of every successful therapy outcome is the therapeutic relationship between therapist and client. Trust, safety, empathy, and authenticity should be experienced within the relationship. These relationship qualities create an environment conducive to working on life’s issues and feeling comfortable throughout the process of change. I take a collaborative approach to therapy to meet the goals presented by my clients. My style is interactive and my treatment orientation is tailored to each individual client to meet their individual needs and to fit with their unique personalities.
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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.