Therapists in Downers Grove, IL
I welcome you to my practice site.
If you are here at this site I make the assumption that you are secure enough to know that you deserve to feel better and have good relationships.
With a comfortable match up of therapist and client, both of us work towards understanding the challenges you face, getting some clarity about what can be changed, and learning how to take action. Getting comfortable involves feeling listened to and understood by me and developing trust that I will be knowledgeable about your subject and I will be supportive and non judgmental in this therapeutic relationship.
I welcome you to my practice site.
If you are here at this site I make the assumption that you are secure enough to know that you deserve to feel better and have good relationships.
With a comfortable match up of therapist and client, both of us work towards understanding the challenges you face, getting some clarity about what can be changed, and learning how to take action. Getting comfortable involves feeling listened to and understood by me and developing trust that I will be knowledgeable about your subject and I will be supportive and non judgmental in this therapeutic relationship.
I have over a decade of experience working with adults who are navigating challenges
such as chronic illness, anxiety, depression, grief, and caregiver stress. With over a
decade of experience, I use evidence-based approaches like Acceptance and
Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief
Therapy to support clients in developing effective coping strategies and reconnecting
with what matters most to them. I am passionate about partnering with my clients to
create lives with hope, dignity, and agency.
I have over a decade of experience working with adults who are navigating challenges
such as chronic illness, anxiety, depression, grief, and caregiver stress. With over a
decade of experience, I use evidence-based approaches like Acceptance and
Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief
Therapy to support clients in developing effective coping strategies and reconnecting
with what matters most to them. I am passionate about partnering with my clients to
create lives with hope, dignity, and agency.
Joel Tornquist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, NCC
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.
If you’re feeling stuck in your relationship, thinking about divorce, or already going through it, I see you. It’s confusing, lonely, and often overwhelming. You may be spending every day trying to hold it together. Or maybe the decision is made, but now you're left trying to pick up the emotional pieces.
I work with adults who are facing tough relationship crossroads, those contemplating divorce, navigating the process, or figuring out how to move forward after it's over. I also help clients work through anxiety, especially when it feels like the weight of uncertainty, change, or pressure is just too much.
If you’re feeling stuck in your relationship, thinking about divorce, or already going through it, I see you. It’s confusing, lonely, and often overwhelming. You may be spending every day trying to hold it together. Or maybe the decision is made, but now you're left trying to pick up the emotional pieces.
I work with adults who are facing tough relationship crossroads, those contemplating divorce, navigating the process, or figuring out how to move forward after it's over. I also help clients work through anxiety, especially when it feels like the weight of uncertainty, change, or pressure is just too much.
I believe all people have a story to tell, and we all benefit when we have someone who listens and helps support us through this rocky narrative that is life. Through reflection and introspection into your unique story, we will work together to build skills, such as resiliency, self-esteem, self-advocacy, and work towards achieving your personal goals. I especially enjoy working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD symptoms, relationship difficulties, ADHD, and with new parents. I am currently working on completing my perinatal mental health certificate.
I believe all people have a story to tell, and we all benefit when we have someone who listens and helps support us through this rocky narrative that is life. Through reflection and introspection into your unique story, we will work together to build skills, such as resiliency, self-esteem, self-advocacy, and work towards achieving your personal goals. I especially enjoy working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD symptoms, relationship difficulties, ADHD, and with new parents. I am currently working on completing my perinatal mental health certificate.
Feeling stuck in a web of stress, frustration, anxiety, hurt, depression, and loneliness can be difficult and unsettling. Like a gas gauge, it is important to identify what empties us and what fuels us. With understanding, knowledge, and humor, I assist my clients in identifying what empties them, such as stresses, worries, roadblocks, and other means of "stuck-ness." We also explore what fuels us and fills us, such as change, self-care, acceptance, balance, empowerment, and new beginnings.
Feeling stuck in a web of stress, frustration, anxiety, hurt, depression, and loneliness can be difficult and unsettling. Like a gas gauge, it is important to identify what empties us and what fuels us. With understanding, knowledge, and humor, I assist my clients in identifying what empties them, such as stresses, worries, roadblocks, and other means of "stuck-ness." We also explore what fuels us and fills us, such as change, self-care, acceptance, balance, empowerment, and new beginnings.
I believe therapy should always be a collaborative effort between the client and therapist. Together, we can find a common starting ground and use your individual strengths to help you develop healthy boundaries & coping skills to create and maintain a healthy, productive lifestyle. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental environment for my clients to allow them to reach a level of vulnerability that allows for change. I utilize an integrative and holistic approach to help clients form treatment goals that best fit their needs.
I believe therapy should always be a collaborative effort between the client and therapist. Together, we can find a common starting ground and use your individual strengths to help you develop healthy boundaries & coping skills to create and maintain a healthy, productive lifestyle. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental environment for my clients to allow them to reach a level of vulnerability that allows for change. I utilize an integrative and holistic approach to help clients form treatment goals that best fit their needs.
The journey begins when you say yes to change—and realize you don’t have to do it alone. I would be honored to walk alongside you, offering empathic support and practical tools to help you become the confident, independent person you want to be.
The journey begins when you say yes to change—and realize you don’t have to do it alone. I would be honored to walk alongside you, offering empathic support and practical tools to help you become the confident, independent person you want to be.
As a licensed clinical professional counselor, I come with extensive clinical experience working with a diverse population.
As a licensed clinical professional counselor, I come with extensive clinical experience working with a diverse population.
Hi! I’m Sanjuana. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about providing culturally attuned and trauma informed therapy. I strive to create a comfortable space for you to share your thoughts, your feelings, and your experiences, without judgement ensuring you feel seen, heard, and valued. My approach to therapy is relational, holistic, and body centered.
Hi! I’m Sanjuana. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about providing culturally attuned and trauma informed therapy. I strive to create a comfortable space for you to share your thoughts, your feelings, and your experiences, without judgement ensuring you feel seen, heard, and valued. My approach to therapy is relational, holistic, and body centered.
Nicole Marie Wiesman
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515
I work with couples and families who are trying to communicate better, rebuild trust, or find their way through stressful seasons. A big part of my work includes parenting support, helping caregivers understand what’s underneath the conflict and create a more connected, balanced home. I also specialize in supporting adopted adolescents and adults, blending my clinical training with my own lived connection to adoption.
My clients never have to show up perfectly, just honestly. I bring warmth, dry humor, and practical tools to help people feel more connected in their relationships and more grounded in themselves.
I work with couples and families who are trying to communicate better, rebuild trust, or find their way through stressful seasons. A big part of my work includes parenting support, helping caregivers understand what’s underneath the conflict and create a more connected, balanced home. I also specialize in supporting adopted adolescents and adults, blending my clinical training with my own lived connection to adoption.
My clients never have to show up perfectly, just honestly. I bring warmth, dry humor, and practical tools to help people feel more connected in their relationships and more grounded in themselves.
Are you felling lonely, anxious, or depressed? Have you been in a “funk” and can’t find a way out? Do you feel uncomfortable in your own skin? You're not alone! Often, we settle for known or understood pain because the alternative seems impossible or frightening. Successful therapy results in finding the solutions within ourselves for a better, happier life. The best way to achieve this relies on the quality of the relationship between the client and the therapist. I meet my client's where they're at and talk to them like people and not "patients."
Are you felling lonely, anxious, or depressed? Have you been in a “funk” and can’t find a way out? Do you feel uncomfortable in your own skin? You're not alone! Often, we settle for known or understood pain because the alternative seems impossible or frightening. Successful therapy results in finding the solutions within ourselves for a better, happier life. The best way to achieve this relies on the quality of the relationship between the client and the therapist. I meet my client's where they're at and talk to them like people and not "patients."
Today you can be one step closer to realizing your greatest potential, achieving emotional and physical well-being and creating a life worth celebrating! Together we will develop a path toward healing and growth so you can achieve your personal goals, resolve the challenges that limit you and allow you to maintain strong and satisfying interpersonal relationships.
While we cannot change difficult experiences from the past, we can work together to understand and overcome any negative impact they may be currently having in your life which may include anxiety and panic, depression, low self-esteem, underachievement, weight problems, relationship issues and more.
Today you can be one step closer to realizing your greatest potential, achieving emotional and physical well-being and creating a life worth celebrating! Together we will develop a path toward healing and growth so you can achieve your personal goals, resolve the challenges that limit you and allow you to maintain strong and satisfying interpersonal relationships.
While we cannot change difficult experiences from the past, we can work together to understand and overcome any negative impact they may be currently having in your life which may include anxiety and panic, depression, low self-esteem, underachievement, weight problems, relationship issues and more.
I believe therapy is a collaborative experience with the intent to promote real change and liberation. I place great value in the therapeutic relationship fostered through honesty, warmth, and acceptance. Through the therapeutic relationship, I hope to establish a safe and non-judgmental environment that encourages vulnerability and change. Working together, we construct effective coping techniques, communication skills, healthy boundaries and behaviors, and improved life functioning.
I believe therapy is a collaborative experience with the intent to promote real change and liberation. I place great value in the therapeutic relationship fostered through honesty, warmth, and acceptance. Through the therapeutic relationship, I hope to establish a safe and non-judgmental environment that encourages vulnerability and change. Working together, we construct effective coping techniques, communication skills, healthy boundaries and behaviors, and improved life functioning.
Hi, I’m a master's-level counselor working toward full licensure, and I’ve had the privilege of growing professionally at Balanced Approach Counseling, where I also completed my internship. My experience here gave me the opportunity to work with clients with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and to develop a collaborative, supportive approach.
I believe that everyone has personal strengths and resources that can be supportive. My goal is to help you recognize and build on them. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore challenges, process emotions, and discover practical strategies to make meaningful changes.
Hi, I’m a master's-level counselor working toward full licensure, and I’ve had the privilege of growing professionally at Balanced Approach Counseling, where I also completed my internship. My experience here gave me the opportunity to work with clients with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and to develop a collaborative, supportive approach.
I believe that everyone has personal strengths and resources that can be supportive. My goal is to help you recognize and build on them. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore challenges, process emotions, and discover practical strategies to make meaningful changes.
Everyone could use a little extra support these days, and if you’re ready to take that next step into therapy, I’m here to help. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who’s passionate about helping people find growth, healing, and balance in their lives.
I work with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship challenges, and chronic illness.
Everyone could use a little extra support these days, and if you’re ready to take that next step into therapy, I’m here to help. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who’s passionate about helping people find growth, healing, and balance in their lives.
I work with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship challenges, and chronic illness.
I strive to create an empathetic, non-judgemental and caring environment, where individuals, families and couples are able to work through struggles and experience change and personal growth.
With over 18 years of experience, I specialize in helping clients with behavioral issues associated with attention deficient, parenting issues, anxiety, depression and addiction.
I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and person centered approaches to help client achieve their goals.
I earned my Masters Degree from National louis University and have worked with a wide range of clients to help them reach their goals.
I strive to create an empathetic, non-judgemental and caring environment, where individuals, families and couples are able to work through struggles and experience change and personal growth.
With over 18 years of experience, I specialize in helping clients with behavioral issues associated with attention deficient, parenting issues, anxiety, depression and addiction.
I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and person centered approaches to help client achieve their goals.
I earned my Masters Degree from National louis University and have worked with a wide range of clients to help them reach their goals.
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.
We are always growing and changing, trying to maneuver the daily challenges of life, and sometimes we need help. With over 18 years of experience as a psychotherapist and having served over 500 adolescents, adults, and families in school settings and in private practice, I will help you by quickly building rapport and trust and by using compassion, warmth, honesty, and humor, and action-oriented and goal-focused therapy. My qualifications: University of Notre Dame-Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa; University of Chicago-Master's Degree in Social Work, School Social Worker, the Chancellor's List.
We are always growing and changing, trying to maneuver the daily challenges of life, and sometimes we need help. With over 18 years of experience as a psychotherapist and having served over 500 adolescents, adults, and families in school settings and in private practice, I will help you by quickly building rapport and trust and by using compassion, warmth, honesty, and humor, and action-oriented and goal-focused therapy. My qualifications: University of Notre Dame-Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa; University of Chicago-Master's Degree in Social Work, School Social Worker, the Chancellor's List.
Seeking therapy is a brave step, and I honor the courage it takes to begin this process. My approach is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and respect for each person’s story. I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive space where you can reflect and discover new ways of approaching life’s challenges. In our work together, I focus on your strengths while helping you explore the patterns and barriers that keep you feeling stuck. I use a trauma-informed and person-centered approach, meaning I meet you exactly where you are without judgment or pressure.
Seeking therapy is a brave step, and I honor the courage it takes to begin this process. My approach is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and respect for each person’s story. I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive space where you can reflect and discover new ways of approaching life’s challenges. In our work together, I focus on your strengths while helping you explore the patterns and barriers that keep you feeling stuck. I use a trauma-informed and person-centered approach, meaning I meet you exactly where you are without judgment or pressure.
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Number of Therapists in Downers Grove, IL
400+
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in Downers Grove, IL who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 91% | Depression |
| 74% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 67% | Coping Skills |
| 67% | Stress |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 94% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 72% | Aetna |
| 58% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Downers Grove, IL see their clients
| 80% | In Person and Online | |
| 20% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 85% | Female | |
| 14% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |