Optum Therapists in Downers Grove, IL

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, anxious or depressed? Are you ready to make a change? Whether your problem is due to a current situation or a long-standing issue, therapy can help you make the changes to get you to start feeling like yourself again. I help people find their inner strengths, learn how to be true to themselves in identifying wants, needs, and desires and figuring out a way to achieve these dreams.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are suffering from anxiety, depression or PTSD? Are you ready to make a positive change in your life? What change would you like to see happen in yourself and your life and how would you feel different as a result? Life can sometimes feel overwhelming and counseling can help. We can discover long-standing patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more meaningful life. Whether you are looking for extra support and guidance through a difficult situation or you are just ready to move to a new direction in life, I look forward to working with you.

I work compassionately and collaboratively with my clients. Together we will find the most effective routes to healing your pain and ending the struggle. You will understand how your past effects your present and what gets in the way of your best future. Truly realizing the connection between thoughts, feelings and actions will be a catalyst toward you becoming your best or higher self more consistently. Individuals will heal and grow and couples will understand the dynamic of their relationship and change conflict into harmony. I am confident I will help you.

I am a trauma focused therapist and have over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. I operate from a holistic and not a medical model and have experience with depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and helping with managing narcissistic abuse.

When life is overwhelming, I want to give you tools that can bring immediate relief. My approach is to tailor our work to your needs. Although I have worked with many clients with varying issues of all ages, my specialties include issues of grief/loss, chronic medical illnesses (cancer, diabetes), depression, anxiety, relationship issues, LGBTQ and fertility issues. I strive to help you concentrate on the present, focus on the future and explore the past to understand current behaviors and coping. I create a safe place where you can share and acquire more coping tools to adjust to life changes.

You've realized something isn't right in your life, but aren't sure what to do about it. You try to keep it together and just deal with it, but that's not working so well anymore. Whether it is an issue in your relationships, your job, or school, you find yourself looking for ways to cope that aren't really helping. Maybe you struggle with taking care of yourself and are overwhelmed or exhausted at the end of every day. After trying to be everything to everyone and get it all done, you still feel as if you're failing somehow. We can change what's happening and help get you back on track.

Feeling stuck? Feeling like you have lost control of your life? Your relationships? Let me help you get unstuck and regain control! Individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and self-esteem and couples facing a variety of life situations and/or reconfiguring as step-families have created success stories as a result of our work together. These 20+ years of success stories stem from collaborating with clients to create realistic therapeutic goals and unique plans to attain them.

When unforeseen circumstances present themselves in life, everyone can benefit from extra support. The opportunity to change and improve your life starts when you seek out professional support and guidance. I am a practical, effective and compassionate therapist. I work with adults and adolescents clients to help improve the quality of life by dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, self esteem, phase of life issues, substance abuse, anger, relationship issues and grief.

I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, families, and individuals and am committed to collaborating with each person to provide a non-judgmental, personalized therapeutic experience. I am dedicated to helping others to understand their difficulties and to create healthy ways to value themselves and others.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Ordained Minister of the United Church of Christ. I am also certified as a Sexual Addictions Therapist and Therapist Supervisor through the International Institute for Trauma and Addictions Professionals.

As the founder and president of Eunoia Counseling, I embrace working with many different types of clients. I am versatile and customized in the individual, couples, teen, and family psychotherapy approach I use. It is my calling, my passion and my purpose to help people move forward. I enjoy meeting different people from all walks of life and different philosophies. I meet my clients where they are and we take the next steps towards their goals together.

When you feel safe and supported, then and only then are you able to let your guard down and get in touch with your core issues and feelings. The most important measure of whether therapy will have a positive outcome is the connection between you and your therapist. For this reason, my goal is to create a warm and supportive environment in which you will be respectfully heard, cared about and not judged in any way. My overall approach is conversational, non-judgemental and solution focused with humor and laughter always welcome :)

Accepting Clients for In-Person & Telehealth (M, T, W 12:15 - 4:30 pm): Are you looking to find peace, perseverance, and resilience through everyday struggles? Imagine what it would feel like to not worry all the time or do the “what-if” dance in your mind. Whether your struggles are about a life transition, a relationship issue, experiencing stress, physical & emotional changes such as peri-menopause and menopause, or anything else that feels like "something's not quite right," finding a safe outlet to express yourself, understand your anxiety, build your coping skills, and find solutions is where your transformation begins.

Do you find yourself thinking that those around you seem to be happier, more carefree, easier motivated, or are more confident? Does life seem difficult and full of unattainable goals? Maybe you are hoping to make changes in how your family or romantic relationships are functioning. Or, you are hoping to find a judgment-free space to process hurtful experiences or stuck patterns in your life that have proven difficult to sort out on your own. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist dedicated to helping adults and teens accomplish these goals. My treatment style matches your personality and symptoms, with my quick sense of humor

Making the decision to work on your life takes so much courage. My passion involves working with individuals who want to pursue personal growth. My approach is open, honest and with a dash of humor. I believe the core of this work is developing a relationship of trust and honesty. Whatever you are facing in your life- whether it be relationships difficulties, self-esteem, depression, anxiety or anything that is challenging your wellbeing, we can work together to help you have the life you want based on your values.

Life today can be VERY tough to navigate, but can seem overwhelming when you constantly feel stressed out, discouraged, or simply "not enough." Or, maybe you didn’t get off to a good start in life and believe that your chances for something better are slim…or you feel so worn down by the challenges of painful emotions, chronic illness, or addiction--or more than one of these--that you wonder “Is this all there is?” Well, the good news is that your best life is waiting for you, and as a therapist it is my honor to support you in taking the steps to reclaim your dreams, heal your past, grow your strength, and build your future!

I take a holistic approach to clients. I work with clients using an integrated approach focusing on symptom management and working towards goals to help clients reach their full potential. I provide neuropsychological assessment and provide neuropsychological services when needed. Please contact me by email for more information regarding my approach to clients and how I can help you.

Welcome to my profile! I believe that forming a strong and meaningful therapeutic relationship is essential. My role as a therapist is to guide you in maximizing your emotional growth, creating positive change and provide a space for compassion and healing. I treat adolescents, adults and couples. My purpose is to guide you in identifying and challenging emotions, behaviors and beliefs that are no longer serving you. We will set specific, manageable treatment goals and work together as a team to expand personal strength and resiliency.

Welcome to a therapeutic space designed just for you! I specialize in working with families and individuals of all ages facing a variety of life's challenges. My therapeutic approach is as diverse as the human experience itself. Through an eclectic blend of art-based, person-centered, and empathetic therapy, I tailor each session to the uniqueness of the individual. I firmly believe that the complexity of the human journey deserves a personalized and compassionate approach. In my role as a therapist, I hold space for social justice and human rights and I believe everyone is an expert in their own life.