
Maria S. Ritchey
Counselor, LCPC, CCATPCA
Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
620 W Roosevelt Rd, Suite C-2, Wheaton, IL 60187
Let's Connect (630) 454-9238

Everyone hits highs and lows in their lives. We all wish to be heard, understood, and accepted, which is why I value each and every experience shared. I believe in the notion of “putting yourself in ones’ shoes” to fully accept and understand others exactly how they are and what they are experiencing. I am passionate about giving voice to those who struggle making theirs heard and encouraging them to make positive changes in their lives. Each and every individual, child and adult, has the internal power to be the person they wish to be, through understanding, acceptance, and creating their unique meaning and purpose in life.
I work towards providing a space for children to express their emotions, feelings, and experiences in ways they can understand: through play. I strive to foster a space of understanding and acceptance when working with adolescents and adults. I incorporate client strengths within the process, to build on those strengths and encourage positive change.
If you are looking for a therapist specialized in working with children and adolescents, or someone who will listen and understand what you are going through and provide support and coping skills to get through difficult experiences, please reach out with any questions you have and I'd be happy to connect with you. I am accepting new clients.
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Maria S. Ritchey
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Pay by Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem | Elevance
- BCBS-PPO
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Meritain Health
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Maria S. Ritchey
Counselor,
LCPC,
CCATPCA
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180.013487
- Certificate from CCATP-CA (Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional- Children & Adolescents) 899727 / 2020
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Stress
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10)
,
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied
,
Body Positivity
,
Gay Allied
,
Lesbian Allied
,
Non-Binary Allied
,
Queer Allied
,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10)
,
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied
,
Body Positivity
,
Gay Allied
,
Lesbian Allied
,
Non-Binary Allied
,
Queer Allied
,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Cherry Hill Counseling
620 W Roosevelt Rd
Suite C-2
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 454-9238Email me
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Take the first step to help. Call now - (630) 454-9238

Maria S. Ritchey
Counselor,
LCPC,
CCATPCA
Last Modified: 21 Sep 2023