Existential Therapists in Lisle, IL
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Steve Eisenberg
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I incorporate this knowledge & experience into
existential
/ phenomenological counseling & therapy from a humanistic perspective.
Easy to talk to, I've been providing sex therapy for over thirty-five years, having extensive training from the Loyola Univ. Med. School, Sexual Dysfunction Clinic. Occasionally, I work with a co-therapist, with similar training & experience, my wife of many years. Together, we are an extremely dynamic & effective team. I have trained graduate students in sex therapy for over twenty years & have a long standing commitment to this area of counseling & therapy. For more information, please see our website: http://www.EisenbergCounseling.com.

Sarah Abbas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified
Verified
I work with emotional, psychological & interpersonal issues including anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship conflicts, and identity exploration utilizing Psychodynamic, Dialectical-Behavioral, Somatic and
Existential
approaches.
Hello beautiful soul! I'm passionate about guiding my clients to connect with their inner selves, to find greater peace and fulfillment in their lives. My approach is rooted in a deep respect for the mind-body-spirit connection. I focus on creating a nurturing, holistic space for us to explore your challenges and opportunities for growth. I see you as a fellow traveler on this journey. Together, we will navigate the twists and turns towards self-awareness, insight, and clarity. Let's unlock hidden treasures, embrace the now and open possibilities for your future.

Sang Meong Lee
Counselor, LCPC, BC-DMT, GLCMA
Verified
Verified
Comprehensive Treatment, Convenient Hours, and Responsive Care: As one of patients, you will receive an individually tailored treatment plan informed by both my understanding of your symptoms and your essential input. I offer a safe and confidential environment along with flexible office hours to cater to your ongoing treatment needs.
Waitlist for new clients

Merry F Walensa
Counselor, LPCC
Verified
Verified
For 16 years my work encompasses helping my clients to use their own coping skills to begin new ways of seeing themselves and learning how they would like to make changes in life from within themselves. Using an integrative approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Spirituality, Solution focused and Motivational Suggestive Therapy as a function of living your life fully and authentically, anyone can begin Positive Change Now. Learning to not be attached to past experiences and methods, you find your own new ways of experiencing your journey that is born of curiosity and wanting to learn more about yourself. Empowerment is the key.

Amy R Glinke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Have you had enough? Do you need to make a change? Are you hurting? I desire to help others who are on a journey of growth, healing and change. I will help guide you through your personal journey and together we will find the way. I work with individuals and couples who are dealing with a variety of life situations and struggles. Many of my clients experience anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, communication conflicts, abuse,and divorce. It is easy to isolate yourself and not talk about issues that are causing unease. I will help you discover your own answer.

Ryan Hesslau
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
As a Clinical Intern at Your Story Counseling, I am committed to providing clients with a calming and comfortable space to grow in emotional clarity, resilience, and fortitude. No matter what story a client is living, I believe they are inherently capable of positive growth and change. I look forward to serving a wide variety of clients, from children to adults navigating a spectrum of issues dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma. In addition, I am prepared to work with clients enduring other common hardships involving relationships, life transitions, managing stress, and burnout.

Spencer Schroeder
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe in the innate dignity of all people, and the work I do as a counselor is to encourage and empower people to live up to their personal values and embrace a more abundant life. When I work with a client I meet them where they are, without judgment, and enter into a working relationship built on trust, empathy, vulnerability, and communication. I have a person-centered approach to therapy, meaning that I respect the people who walk into my office enough to trust them to make decisions for themselves. I believe change is inevitable, but also, often painful, but that doesn't mean we can't work to find hope and grace.

Stacey J. Feuer
Psychologist, PsyD, MLD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Dr. Feuer is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Health Psychology at IPD/DMG. She completed the majority of her clinical training in medical hospitals and outpatient settings. She additionally works as an adjunct faculty member for the PsyD Clinical Psychology program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Feuer’s areas of expertise include adults (18+) living with chronic medical illnesses, and has particular experience with clients diagnosed with cancer, cardiovascular, and transplant-related diagnoses. She also has experience working with caregivers of individuals living with chronic illness.

Mark L Ramirez
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I enjoy treating individuals who feel "stuck" in their lives. There are many obstacles in life that create dismay and life dissatisfaction including phase of life issues, grief and loss, issues with intimacy and attachment, career dissatisfaction, unresolved family of origin issues and impulsive/compulsive coping behaviors to name a few. I enjoy helping people getting back to thriving and feeling generally content with themselves and their lives.
Waitlist for new clients

Dr. Sandra Carey
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, MS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
There is hope. There is help. At the Center for Vitality and Balance we hold ground and create space to help you heal, grow and become. Time is taken to hear your whole story and help create insight into how to release the pain of your current experience and move towards a more vital and balanced relationship with yourself, others, and the world around you.
Waitlist for new clients

Therese Giolas
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I believe it is a true privilege to be able to help others work through some of their most difficult times in life. I see each person as having unique needs, dreams, strengths and challenges, and I know that working collaboratively with a client requires that I first understand and honor who that individual is. People seek therapy for a variety of reasons, and it is often a daunting task to find a therapist who is the right fit. I would love the opportunity to talk with you, so that you may decide if I am the right counselor for you.

Dr. Christine McGrath
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Dr. McGrath is an experienced clinician with over a decade of successfully working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of concerns. Her clinical experience is expansive. She has led social skills groups for pre-adolescent and adolescent boys and girls; conducted ADHD assessments and psychological evaluations; administered intelligence screenings for gifted children, and has led grief and bereavement groups for adolescents in private and public schools. In addition, she has taught undergraduate courses at Wheaton College.

Priscilla E Dean
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Deciding you need therapy can be a tough process. I want you to feel safe to explore emotional issues that feel overwhelming to you. I believe the counseling relationship should be one where you and I form real connection-and that this connection is where the foundation of healing can begin. If you're not feeling the connection with me, please don't give up finding therapeutic help! A good fit is out there.

Kenneth R Miyake
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CADC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My ideal client would be someone who comes into therapy struggling with life's problems. It could be mental health issues, addiction, relationship problems, family problems, low self-esteem, guilt and shame, or spiritual emptiness. These clients want to be able to function in their life and find some measure of meaning and purpose in order to obtain peace, serenity, and satisfaction.

Rhonda G LaPoint
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello and welcome! I am glad that you came to see if my experience and approach will match your needs. We all need support at different times in our lives as we deal with the struggles in life, relationships, personal issues, difficult transitions and traumatic events. I have always loved being with others as they navigate changes in their lives whether it is a difficult change or challenging decision. I provide a warm, caring and inviting environment for those of you who would come to me for help and support. Whether you want to learn and understand yourself better or to learn to create the life that you desire.

Dr. Andrew Ansell
Counselor, MBA, MA, LCPC, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Dr. Ansell approaches counseling with humility, compassion, and reverence for his clients. Dr. Ansell provides a uniquely open and nonjudgmental atmosphere that allows his clients the freedom to express themselves and grow as individuals. Dr. Ansell has a diverse history of life experiences that affords him the ability to engage empathically with his clients. He has extensive experience with people of many faiths, backgrounds, and concerns. Dr. Ansell enjoys working with a variety of clients.

Anna Lustyk
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified
Verified
Taking steps to get counseling takes a lot of courage. I believe that everyone has their own unique experience and challenges, and that you don't have to go through it on your own. It is my goal to guide you closer to a balanced and happy life. I typically work with adults and adolescents ages 11-17 with anxiety, depression, body image, self-esteem, and coping skills. I am passionate about working with people who are marginalized (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Women etc.).

Suzanne W Keenon
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Suzanne is a skilled therapist experienced in helping individuals, couples and families navigate through challenging periods in their lives. Suzanne’s warm, accepting and interactive approach provides a safe place for growth and change. She draws on her genuine empathy, compassion, education and life experiences to make progress with her clients.
Not accepting new clients

Daniel Eck
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I see a wide range of clients from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of presenting concerns. I have had much experience with families, marriage therapy, children and adolescents, trauma, depression, anxiety, bereavement counseling, and stress management. I only offer video counseling or telephonic counseling.

Christine Carlsson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Sometimes we need help to gently untangle complicated situations, thoughts and emotions that are causing us pain and frustration. I walk alongside individuals, couples and families on their journeys of hope and growth. Together we can understand where the pain is coming from, set healthy boundaries, reduce conflict, regulate emotions and take committed concrete steps to a more joyful, satisfying life.
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Existential Therapists
How does existential therapy work?
Existential therapy focuses on a patient’s inner experiences. The therapist tries to help the individual comprehend and alleviate symptoms by exploring their interior life. By confronting negative disquiet and emotions, the individual will hopefully become more open to finding meaning and purpose. This therapy can be administered to individuals or groups.
Is existential therapy evidence-based?
Existential therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has determined that existential therapy can lead to significant improvement in the mental health of patients, and for some people it can be just as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of existential therapy are enduring, even long after treatment has ended.
How long does existential therapy last?
The goal of existential therapy is to understand a person’s internal experiences, which may sound like a lengthy process, but it does not have to be so in-depth. However, sessions are not short-term, and therapy can continue for months or up to a year. And because patients learn the theory behind existential therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is existential therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with existential therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in improving feelings of isolation, feelings of purposelessness, as well as conditions such as anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can persist even after the end of existential therapy, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve developed during treatment.