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Ilyssa (Hoffman) Marks

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Available both in-person and online
340 W Butterfield Road Suite 4B Elmhurst, IL 60126
Adulting is hard. Life doesn’t always go the way we imagined. Maybe you’re feeling anxious all the time, or overwhelmed by the pressure to have it all together. You may be questioning yourself…why do things that once felt manageable suddenly feel impossible? Maybe you’re going through a big life change, struggling in your relationships, or feeling burnt out at work. Therapy helps you to understand what's keeping you stuck and build the skills you need to cope with the hard stuff. Together, we will work to create meaningful changes that will allow you to feel more confident, connected, and like yourself again.
Effective therapy happens when you feel safe, understood, and genuinely connected with your therapist. My approach is casual and collaborative - grounded in compassion, curiosity, warmth and humor. I tailor our sessions to your needs; and blend relational and trauma-informed care with tangible, evidence-based tools to support lasting change.
Whatever brought you here, you don't have to figure it all out on your own. You are the expert on your life, and I am honored to help you get to where you’d like to be. Let’s set up a 15-minute phone consult and see if we’d be a good fit!
Call or Ilyssa (Hoffman) Marks now for a free 15 minute consultation - (708) 866-1386

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Thoughtflow Therapy PLLC

340 W Butterfield Road

Suite 4B

Elmhurst, IL 60126 map

(708) 866-1386
My website
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Life Transitions 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (708) 866-1386
Photo of Ilyssa (Hoffman) Marks, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Thoughtflow Therapy PLLC

340 W Butterfield Road

Suite 4B

Elmhurst, IL 60126 map

(708) 866-1386
My website
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Life Transitions 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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If your insurance plan is not covered in-network, you may still be eligible for out-of-network reimbursement through your insurance company. Please reach out with any questions - I'm happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable!
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Ilyssa (Hoffman) Marks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 866-1386
"
If your insurance plan is not covered in-network, you may still be eligible for out-of-network reimbursement through your insurance company. Please reach out with any questions - I'm happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable!
Photo of Ilyssa (Hoffman) Marks, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Ilyssa (Hoffman) Marks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 866-1386

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149020872 Ilyssa (Hoffman) Marks
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 12 years
  • Attended University of Chicago, Graduated 2014
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Illinois Board of Education 2290338 / 2014
  • Certificate from Illinois 149.020872 / 2019
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In addition to private practice, I worked as a high school social worker in the Chicago suburbs from 2014 - 2022.
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Ilyssa (Hoffman) Marks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 866-1386
"
In addition to private practice, I worked as a high school social worker in the Chicago suburbs from 2014 - 2022.
Photo of Ilyssa (Hoffman) Marks, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Ilyssa (Hoffman) Marks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 866-1386

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Burnout
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
Photo of Ilyssa (Hoffman) Marks, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Ilyssa (Hoffman) Marks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (708) 866-1386
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Ilyssa (Hoffman) Marks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (708) 866-1386


Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Immuno-disorders , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Immuno-disorders , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Integrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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My approach is casual and collaborative - grounded in compassion, curiosity, warmth and humor. I tailor therapy to your needs, blending relational and trauma-informed care with tangible, evidence-based tools to support lasting change. I draw from various modalities, including DBT, ACT, and CBT.
Photo of Ilyssa (Hoffman) Marks, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Ilyssa (Hoffman) Marks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 866-1386
"
My approach is casual and collaborative - grounded in compassion, curiosity, warmth and humor. I tailor therapy to your needs, blending relational and trauma-informed care with tangible, evidence-based tools to support lasting change. I draw from various modalities, including DBT, ACT, and CBT.
Photo of Ilyssa (Hoffman) Marks, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Ilyssa (Hoffman) Marks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 866-1386

Location

Primary Location

Thoughtflow Therapy PLLC

340 W Butterfield Road

Suite 4B

Elmhurst, IL 60126

(708) 866-1386
Photo of Ilyssa (Hoffman) Marks, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Ilyssa (Hoffman) Marks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (708) 866-1386
Photo of Ilyssa (Hoffman) Marks, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Ilyssa (Hoffman) Marks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (708) 866-1386