Therapists in Downers Grove, IL

I am Christopher Holloway, a licensed mental health therapist. I began my career as an actor, but I eventually found my passion in helping others through therapy. I am passionate about working with people who are going through life's transitions, such as families with special needs, people who are changing careers, or those who are struggling with anxiety.

There are countless methods for healing & moving forward. Commitment to my clients begins with a firmly held belief in the ability of individuals to advocate for themselves & choose their own path. Emotions & feelings are a gift; they are the natural barometer for navigating our lives. Often we fear or misinterpret those emotions & fall into a holding pattern as to how to move forward. The best work is done when we are honest and open about who we are, and where we want to be. Interventions are guided through your ideals & values.

Mallory Jones specializes in working with adolescents, young adults, and athletes, including: anxiety and mood disorders, relationship difficulties, LGBTQ+ concerns, athletic performance struggles, body image, identity struggles, and life transitions. She gained mental performance consulting experience working with youth and college athletes on struggles including attentional focus, energy management, anxiety, self-confidence, leadership development, and the mental impacts of the injury.

Everyone could use more support these days, if you're ready to make the decision to start therapy then I am here to help. As a licensed clinical social worker, it's my passion to help you facilitate growth, healing and progress. I specialize in anxiety, depression, loss and grief, life transitions, relationship issues and chronic illness.

My therapeutic purpose is committed to helping people suffering from everyday life-stressors such as relationship problems, family conflicts, work issues, behavior problems in children and adolescents as well as more complex mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders. My goal is to help others find empowerment and self-determination through solutions such as self-care, self-acceptance and effective modalities for change to help resolve problems. My services are aimed at meeting each individual where they are currently at in their process of changing and growing towards self-improvement.

I treat a broad range of issues among children through adults. I believe it is important to match a treatment approach with each individual's goals, personality, learning style, available supports, and core values. I also have a broad-based understanding of spirituality and contemplative approaches and am comfortable with integrating this into treatment when clients would like and as appropriate.

Life can present several challenges and at times we do not know how to cope with these challenges. Having someone to talk to and confide in can help with navigating these challenges. Healing and coping is a very important factor in addressing challenges and acquiring healthy copings skills can decrease stressors and improve mental health.

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.

While not everyone needs therapy, I believe that almost everyone can benefit from it. As a therapist, my greatest reward is to be a part of the process in which my clients discover their own resources, wisdom, and integrity as they overcome obstacles and move toward healing. My areas of specialty include treating anxiety, depression, eating disorders, PTSD, and life transitions.

As the founder of Downers Grove Counseling and Wellness, I have dedicated myself to helping people heal, grow and thrive. With twelve years experience, I have learned that an interactive and personalized approach to treatment is most effective. I provide an empathic, non-judgmental and solutions-focused experience that promotes clarity and goal-setting, encourages introspection and creates strategies to identify and overcome life's challenges.

Is your relationship MIA? Have you lost track of who you are or wondering what is going on with that person sleeping beside you? You have come to the right place if you are sick and tired of facing the same old unhelpful patterns and problems. Whatever you are dealing with, I will create an environment of safety for you to explore a new way of approaching your pain. Be courageous and take the first step forward.

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.

Valuing client uniqueness means utilizing advanced, empathic interventions for self-acceptance in working through anxiety, panic, depression, trauma and attaining emotional regulation. Rebalancing distorted beliefs assist clients' relief of anger, guilt, shame, self-sabotage. Differentiation & specifically designed working-through processes reflect maximizing unique client traits! Each client is identified as unique in their needs with subjective emotional experiences and cognitive structures requiring specific, individualized treatment plans and strategic interventions. These are tailored to facilitate optimum therapeutic progress.

Brianne Collins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and a minor in child and family studies. She then graduated with a Master of Social Work with a specialization in children and youth services from Louisiana State University. She understands that issues that are experienced at any point in an individual’s life can cause significant distress both psychologically and emotionally. She believes in meeting each individual where they are and focuses on their strengths to empower them along their journey.

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.

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.

Peace of mind and contentment are achievable goals. I have helped people with emotional struggles for over 30 years, empowering their ability to attain greater acceptance and compassion for oneself as well as the people in their life and family. I take a mindful approach to therapy which encourages peace of mind and an appreciation for one's own uniqueness and strength. By listening to a patient's life story from a compassionate, non-judgmental stance, I have witnessed the development of strength, confidence, and courage necessary to gracefully weather the storms that are an inevitable part of life.