Female Therapists in Westmont, IL
You’re the one holding it all together—but inside, you feel like you're unraveling. Maybe motherhood (motherhood) hasn't looked the way you expected. Maybe the anxiety won’t stop, or you’ve started wondering who you even are anymore.
I help women (and men) who are exhausted from trying to do it all. Whether you’re navigating the intensity of postpartum, the identity shifts of matrescence, or the quiet burnout of everyday life, you don’t have to go through it alone.
As a perinatal mental health therapist and wellness coach, I combine evidence-based therapy with mindfulness, somatic work, and whole-person wellness.
You’re the one holding it all together—but inside, you feel like you're unraveling. Maybe motherhood (motherhood) hasn't looked the way you expected. Maybe the anxiety won’t stop, or you’ve started wondering who you even are anymore.
I help women (and men) who are exhausted from trying to do it all. Whether you’re navigating the intensity of postpartum, the identity shifts of matrescence, or the quiet burnout of everyday life, you don’t have to go through it alone.
As a perinatal mental health therapist and wellness coach, I combine evidence-based therapy with mindfulness, somatic work, and whole-person wellness.
You may be feeling disconnected from those around you, overwhelmed by negative patterns, or excessively worrying. Perhaps you struggle with vulnerability and have noticed changes in your mood. As a result, you feel hopeless and are unsure about where to start to heal. Together, we will work towards understanding the root of these problems and establish attainable goals.
You may be feeling disconnected from those around you, overwhelmed by negative patterns, or excessively worrying. Perhaps you struggle with vulnerability and have noticed changes in your mood. As a result, you feel hopeless and are unsure about where to start to heal. Together, we will work towards understanding the root of these problems and establish attainable goals.
Shame is a soul eating emotion.
Are you tired of feeling shame? Doing anything you can to avoid it? Are you tired of thoughts consuming your mind? Avoiding people, places, events? Working endlessly to be perfect or to hide your imperfections? Tired of using alcohol or drugs to manage your mood and numb your feelings of shame and worthlessness or of hiding your loved ones’ addiction? Tired of feeling worthless and shitty about yourself? Are you just fucking tired?
Shame is a soul eating emotion.
Are you tired of feeling shame? Doing anything you can to avoid it? Are you tired of thoughts consuming your mind? Avoiding people, places, events? Working endlessly to be perfect or to hide your imperfections? Tired of using alcohol or drugs to manage your mood and numb your feelings of shame and worthlessness or of hiding your loved ones’ addiction? Tired of feeling worthless and shitty about yourself? Are you just fucking tired?
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. I provide client-centered, integrative therapy that considers the whole person in a warm and empathetic environment. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, with a special interest in trauma recovery, attachment dynamics, and self-exploration. I’m passionate about helping clients process past experiences, build healthier relationships, and develop a stronger sense of self.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. I provide client-centered, integrative therapy that considers the whole person in a warm and empathetic environment. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, with a special interest in trauma recovery, attachment dynamics, and self-exploration. I’m passionate about helping clients process past experiences, build healthier relationships, and develop a stronger sense of self.
I specialize in working with teens, adults, and parents, addressing anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and mood disorders. I am passionate about helping people grow and thrive. Like any powerful transformation, the journey from 'before' to 'after' requires effort and perseverance. I understand the challenges of that in-between phase, but I remain hopeful and optimistic that you can achieve your personal best. With hard work and strength-based therapeutic support, your ‘after’ is within reach. My goal is to meet you where you are and to guide you toward where you want to be.
I specialize in working with teens, adults, and parents, addressing anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and mood disorders. I am passionate about helping people grow and thrive. Like any powerful transformation, the journey from 'before' to 'after' requires effort and perseverance. I understand the challenges of that in-between phase, but I remain hopeful and optimistic that you can achieve your personal best. With hard work and strength-based therapeutic support, your ‘after’ is within reach. My goal is to meet you where you are and to guide you toward where you want to be.
I work with people who are ready for change—even if they’re not sure how to begin. Many of my clients are thoughtful, caring, and often a bit hard on themselves. They may find themselves caught in patterns of overthinking, worry, or self-doubt, or feel stretched thin from putting others’ needs ahead of their own.
The people I work with aren’t looking for “just talk.” They want tools they can use in real life. They’re curious about how their mind and body work and open to trying new approaches. My clients want to feel calmer, more confident, and more grounded—not by forcing positivity, but by learning practical skills that help.
I work with people who are ready for change—even if they’re not sure how to begin. Many of my clients are thoughtful, caring, and often a bit hard on themselves. They may find themselves caught in patterns of overthinking, worry, or self-doubt, or feel stretched thin from putting others’ needs ahead of their own.
The people I work with aren’t looking for “just talk.” They want tools they can use in real life. They’re curious about how their mind and body work and open to trying new approaches. My clients want to feel calmer, more confident, and more grounded—not by forcing positivity, but by learning practical skills that help.
I work with high performers and the people that love them. Anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and negative self talk can impact your happiness, relationships and work life. Together, we process difficult emotions and experiences, so that you can feel more self-confidence and self-acceptance. Grow healthy resources so you can stop relying on dysfunctional coping skills that adversely impact your life. I will not shame you for your behaviors and past experiences. Instead, I am curious about you and will teach you to be self validating. I role model validation and accept clients of all political leanings. I am nonjudgemental of your beliefs.
I work with high performers and the people that love them. Anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and negative self talk can impact your happiness, relationships and work life. Together, we process difficult emotions and experiences, so that you can feel more self-confidence and self-acceptance. Grow healthy resources so you can stop relying on dysfunctional coping skills that adversely impact your life. I will not shame you for your behaviors and past experiences. Instead, I am curious about you and will teach you to be self validating. I role model validation and accept clients of all political leanings. I am nonjudgemental of your beliefs.
Welcome! I have experience with a wide range of diagnoses, backgrounds, and ages across the entire lifespan. I see clients of all ages (0-65+) individually and as couples, as well as provide family counseling and parent guidance. With substantial experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, I continue to help them improve self-esteem, adjust to life transitions, grieve losses, and establish healthy relationships. I have a special interest in helping process past and current traumas, building healthy sustainable relationships, and play therapy. I am highly motivated to help all clients find their true inner happiness.
Welcome! I have experience with a wide range of diagnoses, backgrounds, and ages across the entire lifespan. I see clients of all ages (0-65+) individually and as couples, as well as provide family counseling and parent guidance. With substantial experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, I continue to help them improve self-esteem, adjust to life transitions, grieve losses, and establish healthy relationships. I have a special interest in helping process past and current traumas, building healthy sustainable relationships, and play therapy. I am highly motivated to help all clients find their true inner happiness.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who offers professional yet warm and caring help to those struggling with life's challenges. I have devoted my clinical work to assisting adult individuals with a broad spectrum of concerns. Specifically, I enjoy working with individuals in the following areas: depression and anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, low self-esteem, communication and relationship concerns.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who offers professional yet warm and caring help to those struggling with life's challenges. I have devoted my clinical work to assisting adult individuals with a broad spectrum of concerns. Specifically, I enjoy working with individuals in the following areas: depression and anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, low self-esteem, communication and relationship concerns.
Supervising since 2005, and a previous Director of Training with over 20 years of experience, we consider it a privilege to offer meaningful work to children, adolescents, adults, couples, parents, and families. Through a genuine caregiving, positive lens we provide support to others. Through the relationship-oriented, Inner Humanism approach, we offer an understanding of development across the lifespan. The care individuals receive is characterized by achieving an inner well-being and happiness that remains stable and conflict free regardless of life obstacles, family changes, and daily ups and downs.
Supervising since 2005, and a previous Director of Training with over 20 years of experience, we consider it a privilege to offer meaningful work to children, adolescents, adults, couples, parents, and families. Through a genuine caregiving, positive lens we provide support to others. Through the relationship-oriented, Inner Humanism approach, we offer an understanding of development across the lifespan. The care individuals receive is characterized by achieving an inner well-being and happiness that remains stable and conflict free regardless of life obstacles, family changes, and daily ups and downs.
As a culturally skilled LCPC and Professional School Counselor, I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families from all walks of life in a person-centered and collaborative environment. I believe that simply accepting that you have emotional needs that you require help with is half the battle won, and the other half is confronting them. It's my goal to work with my clients and give them the courage to address the challenges that face them - and to guide them on a path to happiness.
As a culturally skilled LCPC and Professional School Counselor, I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families from all walks of life in a person-centered and collaborative environment. I believe that simply accepting that you have emotional needs that you require help with is half the battle won, and the other half is confronting them. It's my goal to work with my clients and give them the courage to address the challenges that face them - and to guide them on a path to happiness.
You’re a woman or teen who feels stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-criticism, or people-pleasing. Maybe you’re carrying generational trauma, navigating motherhood, or figuring out how ADHD or OCD shape your life. You want more than coping — you want to understand yourself, heal old wounds, set boundaries, and feel balanced. You’re ready for a therapist who blends compassion with practical tools, helping you build confidence, calm, and deeper connection so you can live a life that truly feels like your own.
You’re a woman or teen who feels stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-criticism, or people-pleasing. Maybe you’re carrying generational trauma, navigating motherhood, or figuring out how ADHD or OCD shape your life. You want more than coping — you want to understand yourself, heal old wounds, set boundaries, and feel balanced. You’re ready for a therapist who blends compassion with practical tools, helping you build confidence, calm, and deeper connection so you can live a life that truly feels like your own.
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to consider me as your therapist. My name is Katlyn Cizek and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I graduated with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology in 2018 and since then I have been providing counseling services in various settings to a diverse population with a range of presenting concerns. I understand the importance of creating a safe space free of stigma and judgment in order to build a rapport before any deep therapeutic work takes place. I use a person-centered approach, which allows you to share personal experiences and process emotions at your own pace.
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to consider me as your therapist. My name is Katlyn Cizek and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I graduated with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology in 2018 and since then I have been providing counseling services in various settings to a diverse population with a range of presenting concerns. I understand the importance of creating a safe space free of stigma and judgment in order to build a rapport before any deep therapeutic work takes place. I use a person-centered approach, which allows you to share personal experiences and process emotions at your own pace.
I am so glad you are here! You've taken a meaningful step toward growth. If you desire stronger relationships with others or yourself, want to learn healthy communication skills, feel overwhelmed with daily life, wish to have a new perspective, or are simply curious about therapy, this is the place for you. Whether you're seeking support as an individual, a couple, or a family, my goal is to create a safe, warm, and welcoming space where you can feel heard, understood and empowered to create the changes you want in your life.
I am so glad you are here! You've taken a meaningful step toward growth. If you desire stronger relationships with others or yourself, want to learn healthy communication skills, feel overwhelmed with daily life, wish to have a new perspective, or are simply curious about therapy, this is the place for you. Whether you're seeking support as an individual, a couple, or a family, my goal is to create a safe, warm, and welcoming space where you can feel heard, understood and empowered to create the changes you want in your life.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. I specialize in working with teens & young adults. My specialties include stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, emotional regulation, procrastination/motivation, & relationship issues. I also have a great deal of experience working with individuals who have experienced traumatic events in their lives. I use various strategies such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Direct Feedback, Trauma Informed Care, Exposure Therapy, Skills Based Approach, Stages of Change, & Motivational Interviewing.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. I specialize in working with teens & young adults. My specialties include stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, emotional regulation, procrastination/motivation, & relationship issues. I also have a great deal of experience working with individuals who have experienced traumatic events in their lives. I use various strategies such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Direct Feedback, Trauma Informed Care, Exposure Therapy, Skills Based Approach, Stages of Change, & Motivational Interviewing.
Dr. Bugno's goal with evaluations is to identify areas of difficulty as well as highlight each individual's unique abilities and strengths to help families gain clarity, develop a clear roadmap for treatment/planning, and connect with appropriate resources for support, growth, and success. Outside of her professional work, Dr. Bugno enjoys spending time with her family, trying new recipes, and listening to podcasts and audiobooks.
Lindsey Bugno provides services with supervision.
Dr. Bugno's goal with evaluations is to identify areas of difficulty as well as highlight each individual's unique abilities and strengths to help families gain clarity, develop a clear roadmap for treatment/planning, and connect with appropriate resources for support, growth, and success. Outside of her professional work, Dr. Bugno enjoys spending time with her family, trying new recipes, and listening to podcasts and audiobooks.
Lindsey Bugno provides services with supervision.
Welcome! I am Hanan. I work with teens and adults navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life stress. I offer a warm, collaborative, and culturally informed approach, grounded in empathy and respect for your unique story. I have extensive training in domestic violence and have experience supporting and treating survivors of gender-based violence. This work has deepened my understanding of trauma and how it affects the body, mind, and relationships. I draw on this knowledge to help clients process painful experiences and rebuild a sense of safety and self-trust.
Welcome! I am Hanan. I work with teens and adults navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life stress. I offer a warm, collaborative, and culturally informed approach, grounded in empathy and respect for your unique story. I have extensive training in domestic violence and have experience supporting and treating survivors of gender-based violence. This work has deepened my understanding of trauma and how it affects the body, mind, and relationships. I draw on this knowledge to help clients process painful experiences and rebuild a sense of safety and self-trust.
Emily Spaargaren, a compassionate Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois, creates a safe and welcoming space for clients seeking support and understanding. Emily received an undergraduate degree from Emmaus Bible college in Biblical Studies and Counseling Psychology. Emily received her graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Indiana Wesleyan University. With a background in Christian counseling, Emily is open to incorporating faith-based perspectives into therapy. Emily would like to help guide her clients through their spiritual exploration. Allowing a safe space for her clients to ask questions.
Emily Spaargaren, a compassionate Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois, creates a safe and welcoming space for clients seeking support and understanding. Emily received an undergraduate degree from Emmaus Bible college in Biblical Studies and Counseling Psychology. Emily received her graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Indiana Wesleyan University. With a background in Christian counseling, Emily is open to incorporating faith-based perspectives into therapy. Emily would like to help guide her clients through their spiritual exploration. Allowing a safe space for her clients to ask questions.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, a major life transition or simply stuck, unmotivated, and unsure of your next steps. If you're seeking clarity, emotional relief, and a deeper connection to your strengths, you're not alone. Whether you're a child, teen, or adult, you deserve to feel seen, supported, and empowered. My goal is to meet you where you are and help you understand how current experiences are affecting your well-being so you can move forward with greater resilience, insight, and confidence.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, a major life transition or simply stuck, unmotivated, and unsure of your next steps. If you're seeking clarity, emotional relief, and a deeper connection to your strengths, you're not alone. Whether you're a child, teen, or adult, you deserve to feel seen, supported, and empowered. My goal is to meet you where you are and help you understand how current experiences are affecting your well-being so you can move forward with greater resilience, insight, and confidence.
Dr. Taylor Bonno, PsyD is dedicated to helping you navigate through the challenges and uncertainties of life. Practicing in Illinois, she understands that reaching out for mental health treatment often comes after feeling stuck for a prolonged period. Dr. Bonno uses a combination of evidencebased approaches to understand your personal lived experiences and guide treatment. She believes that each client is the expert on their own life and uses this invaluable perspective to tailor the therapy process.
Dr. Taylor Bonno, PsyD is dedicated to helping you navigate through the challenges and uncertainties of life. Practicing in Illinois, she understands that reaching out for mental health treatment often comes after feeling stuck for a prolonged period. Dr. Bonno uses a combination of evidencebased approaches to understand your personal lived experiences and guide treatment. She believes that each client is the expert on their own life and uses this invaluable perspective to tailor the therapy process.
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