Therapists in Westmont, IL
There are times of life when emotional pain is overwhelming. During those times, working with a therapist brings relief, and helps those struggling to reach their potential. I specialize in providing that kind of help. For more than a decade I've counseled people of all ages, helping empower them to rely on personal strengths, discover a sense of purpose, and appreciate a greater sense of self worth. It's humbling to witness people demonstrate resilience when overcoming difficult issues. In my practice I guide clients as they discern how to be and feel their best.
There are times of life when emotional pain is overwhelming. During those times, working with a therapist brings relief, and helps those struggling to reach their potential. I specialize in providing that kind of help. For more than a decade I've counseled people of all ages, helping empower them to rely on personal strengths, discover a sense of purpose, and appreciate a greater sense of self worth. It's humbling to witness people demonstrate resilience when overcoming difficult issues. In my practice I guide clients as they discern how to be and feel their best.
Megan R Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westmont, IL 60559
My clinical experience has focused on serving those who experience anxiety, depression, family and marriage/relationship struggles, PTSD (veterans, military active duty, first responders). Most clients I see are striving to understand what they are feeling and sometimes why they are having certain symptoms. Therapeutic intervention can help guide a client to finding some of those answers and creating goals to help them live with more peace and happiness.
My clinical experience has focused on serving those who experience anxiety, depression, family and marriage/relationship struggles, PTSD (veterans, military active duty, first responders). Most clients I see are striving to understand what they are feeling and sometimes why they are having certain symptoms. Therapeutic intervention can help guide a client to finding some of those answers and creating goals to help them live with more peace and happiness.
I look forward to working with you to help you heal! As a specialist in treating trauma, I am passionate about helping clients strengthen resilience & improve relationships. I teach you to better handle difficult emotions and feel more self-confidence and self-acceptance. I help clients with relationship issues (ineffective patterns of communicating, intimacy/attachment issues, invalidation, shame, defense mechanisms) to heal and grow. I integrate wellness, interpersonal neurobiology, somatic psychology, and cognitive behavioral therapy in my work. I accept clients of all political leanings and am nonjudgemental of your beliefs.
I look forward to working with you to help you heal! As a specialist in treating trauma, I am passionate about helping clients strengthen resilience & improve relationships. I teach you to better handle difficult emotions and feel more self-confidence and self-acceptance. I help clients with relationship issues (ineffective patterns of communicating, intimacy/attachment issues, invalidation, shame, defense mechanisms) to heal and grow. I integrate wellness, interpersonal neurobiology, somatic psychology, and cognitive behavioral therapy in my work. I accept clients of all political leanings and am nonjudgemental of your beliefs.
Resilience & Transformation Psychotherapy Center is a group psychotherapy practice that offers trauma-focused psychotherapy for adults and adolescents via telehealth. One main goal of our work is to allow you process traumatic experiences so that you are no longer as effected by past painful events. Our work seeks to improve your sleep to be more restful. Our therapy strives to help you make your live to become more meaningful and worth living. We aim to reduce your PTSD symptoms, such as nightmares, high anxiety, intrusive thoughts, depression, and irritability.
Resilience & Transformation Psychotherapy Center is a group psychotherapy practice that offers trauma-focused psychotherapy for adults and adolescents via telehealth. One main goal of our work is to allow you process traumatic experiences so that you are no longer as effected by past painful events. Our work seeks to improve your sleep to be more restful. Our therapy strives to help you make your live to become more meaningful and worth living. We aim to reduce your PTSD symptoms, such as nightmares, high anxiety, intrusive thoughts, depression, and irritability.
Every person has a story that makes them unique. One thing I know for sure is that you are a capable individual and there is a beautiful story inside you waiting to be told. I want to hear your story so that we can work together to build a life you proud of and happy with. Whether you are struggling with your marriage, dealing with depression or anxiety, or simply ready to make some simple changes, I am ready to help you achieve your goals.
Every person has a story that makes them unique. One thing I know for sure is that you are a capable individual and there is a beautiful story inside you waiting to be told. I want to hear your story so that we can work together to build a life you proud of and happy with. Whether you are struggling with your marriage, dealing with depression or anxiety, or simply ready to make some simple changes, I am ready to help you achieve your goals.
Are Anxiety, OCD, or Depression symptoms limiting your life? Do you or a loved one have daily struggles with unwanted thoughts & worries, social anxiety, perfectionism or panic attacks? Over time, anxiety, trauma, emotions, and physical symptoms build & everyday stress can be debilitating. Symptoms are difficult to control, making going to school, performing at work and keeping up with relationships & responsibilities feel impossible. Seeking mental health treatment can be overwhelming and it's normal to feel worried or unsure. It takes tremendous strength to acknowledge that anxiety, fear & emotions are a barrier to enjoying life.
Are Anxiety, OCD, or Depression symptoms limiting your life? Do you or a loved one have daily struggles with unwanted thoughts & worries, social anxiety, perfectionism or panic attacks? Over time, anxiety, trauma, emotions, and physical symptoms build & everyday stress can be debilitating. Symptoms are difficult to control, making going to school, performing at work and keeping up with relationships & responsibilities feel impossible. Seeking mental health treatment can be overwhelming and it's normal to feel worried or unsure. It takes tremendous strength to acknowledge that anxiety, fear & emotions are a barrier to enjoying life.
Counseling for Empowering Change, Ltd, Ann Carlson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westmont, IL 60559
Thank you for visiting here. I'm a therapist with over 25 years experience helping people create change in their lives. Sometimes the change occurs in learning how to manage mood disorders, like anxiety, panic or depression. Other times the change occurs in learning new skills to improve relationships as a partner, parent or employee.
Thank you for visiting here. I'm a therapist with over 25 years experience helping people create change in their lives. Sometimes the change occurs in learning how to manage mood disorders, like anxiety, panic or depression. Other times the change occurs in learning new skills to improve relationships as a partner, parent or employee.
Jenna Elizabeth Kiermas
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westmont, IL 60559
I have several years of experience directly helping clients with a wide range of diagnoses, ages (0-65+) and diverse backgrounds to address and improve their mental health by meeting them where they are at and providing a supportive, safe and compassionate environment. I help clients adjust to life transitions, find inner-happiness, improve self-confidence, establish healthy relationships and processes losses and grief. My passions lie in my clients feeling seen and heard and assisting them on their journey of self-growth.
I have several years of experience directly helping clients with a wide range of diagnoses, ages (0-65+) and diverse backgrounds to address and improve their mental health by meeting them where they are at and providing a supportive, safe and compassionate environment. I help clients adjust to life transitions, find inner-happiness, improve self-confidence, establish healthy relationships and processes losses and grief. My passions lie in my clients feeling seen and heard and assisting them on their journey of self-growth.
Donna C. Bredrup
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, DSW, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Loss is an underlying reason many of my clients seek counseling. Some have lost a part of who they were before overwhelming life events occurred. Some are helping professionals who give so much in their work or life they are experiencing traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, burnout, or vicarious trauma. Some are experiencing the loss of a family structure they were familiar with. Others have experienced an unexpected traumatic loss of a loved one to suicide, homicide, or sudden death.
Loss is an underlying reason many of my clients seek counseling. Some have lost a part of who they were before overwhelming life events occurred. Some are helping professionals who give so much in their work or life they are experiencing traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, burnout, or vicarious trauma. Some are experiencing the loss of a family structure they were familiar with. Others have experienced an unexpected traumatic loss of a loved one to suicide, homicide, or sudden death.
A Worthy Journey Therapy and Coaching
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPC
Verified Verified
Westmont, IL 60559
You feel like you will never be good enough. You try so hard to make everyone else happy and if you're honest they're your kryptonite. You just want to be understood and for people to love you for you. But this love feels conditional. You secretly wonder if other people like you or just what you can do for them. If you’re being honest you feel so weak and hate that you are affected by the thought of people judging you, criticizing you, or downright leaving. To make them stay you try to please everyone in your life but you’re pissed off because what you want seems not to matter and you always get the short end of the stick.
You feel like you will never be good enough. You try so hard to make everyone else happy and if you're honest they're your kryptonite. You just want to be understood and for people to love you for you. But this love feels conditional. You secretly wonder if other people like you or just what you can do for them. If you’re being honest you feel so weak and hate that you are affected by the thought of people judging you, criticizing you, or downright leaving. To make them stay you try to please everyone in your life but you’re pissed off because what you want seems not to matter and you always get the short end of the stick.
Hi, my name is Manasa! I am glad you found my profile! I know starting therapy is a big step, and I commend you for wanting to engage in the therapy process, which is not always an easy one! My goal is to provide you with a safe, warm and confidential space which will allow you to process through the issues that are leading you to seek out help. I want to help you understand what is maintaining your undesired thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and find ways to work through them in a way that allows you to live the life you are striving for.
Hi, my name is Manasa! I am glad you found my profile! I know starting therapy is a big step, and I commend you for wanting to engage in the therapy process, which is not always an easy one! My goal is to provide you with a safe, warm and confidential space which will allow you to process through the issues that are leading you to seek out help. I want to help you understand what is maintaining your undesired thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and find ways to work through them in a way that allows you to live the life you are striving for.
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Every person deserves to have a safe space where they can unload the heavy stuff, explore new possibilities, and begin to heal their life. Therapy can be those things and more. I’m here to help bring clarity to the things that you value most and work beside you to cultivate the change and life you desire. I’ll meet you with acceptance and warmth throughout the process because I recognize the strength and courage it takes for you to be here.
Every person deserves to have a safe space where they can unload the heavy stuff, explore new possibilities, and begin to heal their life. Therapy can be those things and more. I’m here to help bring clarity to the things that you value most and work beside you to cultivate the change and life you desire. I’ll meet you with acceptance and warmth throughout the process because I recognize the strength and courage it takes for you to be here.
I am dedicated to supporting adolescents and emerging adults on their journey toward mental well-being. My practice is inclusive and adaptable, welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds. With a wealth of experience addressing a variety of concerns—including anxiety, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, behavioral challenges, cognitive issues, and social difficulties—I tailor my approach to meet each client's unique needs.
I am dedicated to supporting adolescents and emerging adults on their journey toward mental well-being. My practice is inclusive and adaptable, welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds. With a wealth of experience addressing a variety of concerns—including anxiety, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, behavioral challenges, cognitive issues, and social difficulties—I tailor my approach to meet each client's unique needs.
Beth L Emmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westmont, IL 60559
I specialize in helping older teens, young adults, and young professionals struggling with perfectionism and anxiety. If you are "successful" but unhappy, feel unsure of your path in life or are struggling with having healthy relationships, I can help. Through our work you will learn to identify your own values and personal goals, set reasonable expectations for yourself, set limits with those around you, manage intense emotions, and create the relationships you want.
I specialize in helping older teens, young adults, and young professionals struggling with perfectionism and anxiety. If you are "successful" but unhappy, feel unsure of your path in life or are struggling with having healthy relationships, I can help. Through our work you will learn to identify your own values and personal goals, set reasonable expectations for yourself, set limits with those around you, manage intense emotions, and create the relationships you want.
Eryn Smith-Moeller, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, CDVP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westmont, IL 60559
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I believe that getting to the root of the problem--not just managing symptoms-- is key to transformation. I enjoy being part of the healing process; empowering people to discover their own capacity for growth and change. I believe each of us already holds the keys to our highest good. I have helped a range of people, men, women, teens, and members of the LGBTQ community, examine their lives from new perspectives and discover new solutions. I would love to help YOU blossom! My passion is helping people navigate a path to safety, wholeness & healing.
I believe that getting to the root of the problem--not just managing symptoms-- is key to transformation. I enjoy being part of the healing process; empowering people to discover their own capacity for growth and change. I believe each of us already holds the keys to our highest good. I have helped a range of people, men, women, teens, and members of the LGBTQ community, examine their lives from new perspectives and discover new solutions. I would love to help YOU blossom! My passion is helping people navigate a path to safety, wholeness & healing.
Jennifer Klein
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, NBC-HWC
Verified Verified
Westmont, IL 60559
Life can be challenging and we all have innate ways that we try to cope but sometimes we reach a point where we need help. Maybe there’s a specific event that has happened, perhaps you’re noticing patterns in your life you don’t understand, or sometimes our physical health may be a clue that something more is going on. We so often feel alone in our struggles and my role is to walk alongside you as we work together to better understand what’s going on and how to address it. This work may involve an exploration of past experiences, as well as building an appreciation for your uniqueness and ways to create a life to best support you.
Life can be challenging and we all have innate ways that we try to cope but sometimes we reach a point where we need help. Maybe there’s a specific event that has happened, perhaps you’re noticing patterns in your life you don’t understand, or sometimes our physical health may be a clue that something more is going on. We so often feel alone in our struggles and my role is to walk alongside you as we work together to better understand what’s going on and how to address it. This work may involve an exploration of past experiences, as well as building an appreciation for your uniqueness and ways to create a life to best support you.
I am licensed in Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, mental illness, and many more areas. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
I am licensed in Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, mental illness, and many more areas. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Welcome! I am a licensed therapist with a extensive experience working with teenagers, adults and couples. I appreciate the courage and personal investment that seeking therapy involves, and I commend you for taking the steps in pursuing therapy today. I firmly believe in the personal rewards of therapy - in investing in ourselves, understanding ourselves and creating the life we want. Navigating life's ebbs and flows, and experiencing new chapters, losses and transitions can often be challenging and overwhelming. I want you to know that you are not alone in navigating this. Seeking support is a great first step!
Welcome! I am a licensed therapist with a extensive experience working with teenagers, adults and couples. I appreciate the courage and personal investment that seeking therapy involves, and I commend you for taking the steps in pursuing therapy today. I firmly believe in the personal rewards of therapy - in investing in ourselves, understanding ourselves and creating the life we want. Navigating life's ebbs and flows, and experiencing new chapters, losses and transitions can often be challenging and overwhelming. I want you to know that you are not alone in navigating this. Seeking support is a great first step!
Monika Breidenbach
Counselor, LCPC, NPT-C, CIMHP, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westmont, IL 60559
Are you feeling stuck, emotionally drained, or overwhelmed? Anxiety, depression, or burnout can make managing daily responsibilities feel impossible. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and there’s support. I help clients like you understand their emotions, build resilience, and regain a sense of control and calm. Together, we’ll work on practical tools to manage stress, break unhelpful patterns, and create strategies that fit your life. Let’s work toward a more balanced, fulfilling future—one where you feel grounded and empowered. Book a session today.
Are you feeling stuck, emotionally drained, or overwhelmed? Anxiety, depression, or burnout can make managing daily responsibilities feel impossible. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and there’s support. I help clients like you understand their emotions, build resilience, and regain a sense of control and calm. Together, we’ll work on practical tools to manage stress, break unhelpful patterns, and create strategies that fit your life. Let’s work toward a more balanced, fulfilling future—one where you feel grounded and empowered. Book a session today.
You are worthy of the best life has to offer. It can be challenging to navigate barriers to change alone. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression or relationship struggles let’s tackle those hurdles together to work towards what you want out of life. I strive to create a space that feels warm, empathetic and safe to explore the reasons for which you seek therapy.
You are worthy of the best life has to offer. It can be challenging to navigate barriers to change alone. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression or relationship struggles let’s tackle those hurdles together to work towards what you want out of life. I strive to create a space that feels warm, empathetic and safe to explore the reasons for which you seek therapy.
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Number of Therapists in Westmont, IL
100+
Average cost per session
$155
Therapists in Westmont, IL who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 92% | Depression |
| 78% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 72% | Relationship Issues |
| 71% | Life Transitions |
| 62% | Self Esteem |
| 60% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 92% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 79% | Aetna |
| 64% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Westmont, IL see their clients
| 89% | In Person and Online | |
| 11% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 85% | Female | |
| 14% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |