Therapists in Downers Grove, IL
Men's lives are undergoing a remarkable evolution. Only a generation ago to become a strong man generally meant learning to avoid being tripped up or held back by what you felt. Now men are encouraged and even expected to "know themselves" and be more emotionally present in their marriages and other important relationships. The advantages of greater emotional self-awareness include: (1) greater depth of connection with your spouse, children and close male friends, (2) better access to your own emotional strengths including your stress tolerance and resilience, and (3) an enhanced sense of purpose and personal meaning.
Men's lives are undergoing a remarkable evolution. Only a generation ago to become a strong man generally meant learning to avoid being tripped up or held back by what you felt. Now men are encouraged and even expected to "know themselves" and be more emotionally present in their marriages and other important relationships. The advantages of greater emotional self-awareness include: (1) greater depth of connection with your spouse, children and close male friends, (2) better access to your own emotional strengths including your stress tolerance and resilience, and (3) an enhanced sense of purpose and personal meaning.
Dr. Linda M Heying
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515
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.
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.
Carmen Lynas - Advanced Therapeutic Solutions
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Downers Grove, IL 60515
We provide evidence-based CBT/Exposure Therapy for anxiety disorders, specializing in social anxiety, selective mutism, separation anxiety, panic disorder, & related issues. The goal is to live a valued life in the presence of anxiety and, to do this, we treat the anxious-avoidance cycle you may find yourself in. Anxious avoidance is when a person avoids something that makes them anxious (which is normal and expected). However, when avoidance interferes with your life and keeps you from living out your goals, that’s when avoidance (not anxiety) becomes problematic. We are specialists who can help you learn how to approach vs avoid.
We provide evidence-based CBT/Exposure Therapy for anxiety disorders, specializing in social anxiety, selective mutism, separation anxiety, panic disorder, & related issues. The goal is to live a valued life in the presence of anxiety and, to do this, we treat the anxious-avoidance cycle you may find yourself in. Anxious avoidance is when a person avoids something that makes them anxious (which is normal and expected). However, when avoidance interferes with your life and keeps you from living out your goals, that’s when avoidance (not anxiety) becomes problematic. We are specialists who can help you learn how to approach vs avoid.
Grace Counseling of Dupage
Counselor, LCPC, CADC, MS, CEDS
Verified Verified
Downers Grove, IL 60515
I AM A LICENSED CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR CERTIFIED IN TREATMENT OF ADDICTIONS, TRAUMA AND FAMILY COUNSELING RELATED TO PAST TRAUMA AND DIVORCE. CLIENTS WHO ARE SEEKING UNDERSTANDING AND TREATMENT OF PAST CHILDHOOD TRAUMA WHICH CONTRIBUTES AND RELATES TO CURRENT RELATIONAL STRUGGLES ARE MY SPECIALTY. I STRONGLY BELIEVE COUNSELING IS A PARTNERSHIP FORMED THROUGH INSIGHT BASED ON TRUST OVER THE COURSE OF TIME. ULTIMATELY PERSONAL LIBERTY AND RELATIONAL RESTORATION IS THE END GOAL OF THE THERAPEUTIC PROCESS.
I AM A LICENSED CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR CERTIFIED IN TREATMENT OF ADDICTIONS, TRAUMA AND FAMILY COUNSELING RELATED TO PAST TRAUMA AND DIVORCE. CLIENTS WHO ARE SEEKING UNDERSTANDING AND TREATMENT OF PAST CHILDHOOD TRAUMA WHICH CONTRIBUTES AND RELATES TO CURRENT RELATIONAL STRUGGLES ARE MY SPECIALTY. I STRONGLY BELIEVE COUNSELING IS A PARTNERSHIP FORMED THROUGH INSIGHT BASED ON TRUST OVER THE COURSE OF TIME. ULTIMATELY PERSONAL LIBERTY AND RELATIONAL RESTORATION IS THE END GOAL OF THE THERAPEUTIC PROCESS.
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.
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.
I love working with clients who want to fully participate in their healing process. It may be uncomfortable at times, but as you move forward it is worth the effort. I will be honored to join you on your journey to a more balanced and joyful life. I will work collaboratively with you, providing you with tools to help you overcome the struggles that you are facing. As you begin utilizing these tools to help you regulate your nervous system and feeling a greater sense of wellness, you will feel empowered and able to fully embrace life.
I love working with clients who want to fully participate in their healing process. It may be uncomfortable at times, but as you move forward it is worth the effort. I will be honored to join you on your journey to a more balanced and joyful life. I will work collaboratively with you, providing you with tools to help you overcome the struggles that you are facing. As you begin utilizing these tools to help you regulate your nervous system and feeling a greater sense of wellness, you will feel empowered and able to fully embrace life.
Are your feelings of sadness and anxiety preventing you from enjoying life? Are you struggling with relationship difficulties or life transitions? Do you feel stuck? Do you desire closeness and greater intimacy with your partner/spouse? Do you want to improve your communications? You are not alone. Seeking therapy is the 1st step toward achieving a more satisfying life and/or relief from suffering. The decision to seek therapy can be difficult but helpful when we are overwhelmed by life experiences and unhappy with relationships in our lives. Treatment is confidential. My office is located in a private, safe & comfortable setting.
Are your feelings of sadness and anxiety preventing you from enjoying life? Are you struggling with relationship difficulties or life transitions? Do you feel stuck? Do you desire closeness and greater intimacy with your partner/spouse? Do you want to improve your communications? You are not alone. Seeking therapy is the 1st step toward achieving a more satisfying life and/or relief from suffering. The decision to seek therapy can be difficult but helpful when we are overwhelmed by life experiences and unhappy with relationships in our lives. Treatment is confidential. My office is located in a private, safe & comfortable setting.
As a solution focused and person-centered counselor, my goal is to help you feel better as soon as possible. I teach my clients practical skills to combat negative thoughts and feelings. My passion lies in helping individuals learn ways of coping with their depression and anxiety, as well as life's many obstacles that are affected by these common conditions. Helping individuals and couples who are suffering from infertility has become another area of focus I am devoted to. My knowledge of the causes, testing and treatments for infertility serves my clients well as they navigate the overwhelming, and sometimes isolating, process.
As a solution focused and person-centered counselor, my goal is to help you feel better as soon as possible. I teach my clients practical skills to combat negative thoughts and feelings. My passion lies in helping individuals learn ways of coping with their depression and anxiety, as well as life's many obstacles that are affected by these common conditions. Helping individuals and couples who are suffering from infertility has become another area of focus I am devoted to. My knowledge of the causes, testing and treatments for infertility serves my clients well as they navigate the overwhelming, and sometimes isolating, process.
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.
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.
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.
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 specialize in the treatment of behavioral health disorders for motivated clients who are interested in collaborating and working to attain their goals. We will work together, primarily focused on the current situation and its solution, rather than the past. Through scientifically- supported methods, we will concentrate on your views and beliefs about your life, and how they are tied to your behaviors and emotions.
I specialize in the treatment of behavioral health disorders for motivated clients who are interested in collaborating and working to attain their goals. We will work together, primarily focused on the current situation and its solution, rather than the past. Through scientifically- supported methods, we will concentrate on your views and beliefs about your life, and how they are tied to your behaviors and emotions.
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Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515
I have over 20 years of clinical experience helping individuals with a variety of life challenges. Some of the issues that I specialize in are: anxiety, depression, addiction, substance abuse, life transitions, and grief and loss. I strive to work from a place of non-judgement, creating support and emotional safety within the therapeutic relationship. I believe that emotional wellness and change in therapy are only possible when people feel encouraged and safe. One of my primary goals is to help my patients find a deeper connection to their authentic selves.
I have over 20 years of clinical experience helping individuals with a variety of life challenges. Some of the issues that I specialize in are: anxiety, depression, addiction, substance abuse, life transitions, and grief and loss. I strive to work from a place of non-judgement, creating support and emotional safety within the therapeutic relationship. I believe that emotional wellness and change in therapy are only possible when people feel encouraged and safe. One of my primary goals is to help my patients find a deeper connection to their authentic selves.
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.
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.
An Invitation to come as you are...Sometimes it's easy to forget or move away from who you are and your story. There are many life circumstances that may impact and influence how you feel about and perceive yourself as well as others. Shame, guilt, fear, anxiety, anger, disappointment, sadness, illness, grief, loss and broken relationships are a part of many peoples' life stories yet sometimes it can be difficult to accept those parts of one's journey. I invite you to come with all the pieces of who you are and share your story.
An Invitation to come as you are...Sometimes it's easy to forget or move away from who you are and your story. There are many life circumstances that may impact and influence how you feel about and perceive yourself as well as others. Shame, guilt, fear, anxiety, anger, disappointment, sadness, illness, grief, loss and broken relationships are a part of many peoples' life stories yet sometimes it can be difficult to accept those parts of one's journey. I invite you to come with all the pieces of who you are and share your story.
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.
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.
CounselCare Connection - Anger Management Inst.
Counselor, NCC, LCPC, CAMS-V, CCTP
Verified Verified
Downers Grove, IL 60515
At CounselCare Connection, P.C. we serve people in personal, emotional, mental or relational crisis. We provide helpful guidance to people struggling with depression, anger, anxiety, stress, addictions, abuse, grief, marriage, family, relationship or spiritual issues. Mrs. Hoy is a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Lynette is credentialed by the National Anger Management Association as an Anger Management Specialist-V, Diplomate, Supervisor and Consultant. She is the author of What's Good About Anger? books, resources/courses and the founder and President of the Anger Management Institute.
At CounselCare Connection, P.C. we serve people in personal, emotional, mental or relational crisis. We provide helpful guidance to people struggling with depression, anger, anxiety, stress, addictions, abuse, grief, marriage, family, relationship or spiritual issues. Mrs. Hoy is a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Lynette is credentialed by the National Anger Management Association as an Anger Management Specialist-V, Diplomate, Supervisor and Consultant. She is the author of What's Good About Anger? books, resources/courses and the founder and President of the Anger Management Institute.
Intimate relationships can be our greatest source of joy or pain. Unfortunately, many find their relationships slipping toward the second option. It is very unpleasant to feel lonely when in a relationship. And walking around on eggshells is exhausting and can make you miserable. It is possible to restore the connection you want with your partner and go forward in life feeling like a team. That is my purpose and the focus of my practice. Our society tells us relationships are supposed to be easy if they are right. Healthy relationships are some work but are also worth it.
Intimate relationships can be our greatest source of joy or pain. Unfortunately, many find their relationships slipping toward the second option. It is very unpleasant to feel lonely when in a relationship. And walking around on eggshells is exhausting and can make you miserable. It is possible to restore the connection you want with your partner and go forward in life feeling like a team. That is my purpose and the focus of my practice. Our society tells us relationships are supposed to be easy if they are right. Healthy relationships are some work but are also worth it.
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 :)
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 :)
I offer caring, insightful, professional help in navigating through experiences of grief, loss & life transitions. Maybe you’re facing acute grief brought on by a recent loss. Or perhaps you’re living with the cumulative effects of losses long past yet still painfully present. These experiences can be catalysts for profound growth. It would be my privilege to assist you in identifying and gently letting go of the obstacles to more satisfying, full and authentic living.
I offer caring, insightful, professional help in navigating through experiences of grief, loss & life transitions. Maybe you’re facing acute grief brought on by a recent loss. Or perhaps you’re living with the cumulative effects of losses long past yet still painfully present. These experiences can be catalysts for profound growth. It would be my privilege to assist you in identifying and gently letting go of the obstacles to more satisfying, full and authentic living.
How often do you find yourself saying, "I want to live to my fullest potential and nothing is going to stop me." Now you, more than likely, think "If I can just get through the day, I'm good." When was the last time you felt you could make positive change for good. It's painful to feel stuck, indecisive and overwhelmed. You long for the quality of life you believe you deserve but, often, are not sure what to do next. I have over 20 years experience in helping clients address life issues related to depression, anxiety, substance use and trauma.
How often do you find yourself saying, "I want to live to my fullest potential and nothing is going to stop me." Now you, more than likely, think "If I can just get through the day, I'm good." When was the last time you felt you could make positive change for good. It's painful to feel stuck, indecisive and overwhelmed. You long for the quality of life you believe you deserve but, often, are not sure what to do next. I have over 20 years experience in helping clients address life issues related to depression, anxiety, substance use and trauma.
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Number of Therapists in Downers Grove, IL
300+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Downers Grove, IL who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 89% | Depression |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 75% | Self Esteem |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Coping Skills |
| 66% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 96% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 68% | Aetna |
| 57% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Downers Grove, IL see their clients
| 83% | In Person and Online | |
| 17% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 84% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |