Photo of Shannon M Underwood, Counselor in Saint Charles, IL
Shannon M Underwood
Counselor, MS, Ed, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Charles, IL 60174
In my practice, I provide individual, family, couples, and group counseling for ages 4-60 years of age. I have high levels of competence ranging from behavioral/conduct issues, adjustment disorders, high functioning Autism, blended family/divorce issues, ADHD, self esteem issues, relational aggression/bullying, anxiety, depression, Bipolar and other mood disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse, marital issues/relational issues, life transition and a myriad of other complex challenges.
In my practice, I provide individual, family, couples, and group counseling for ages 4-60 years of age. I have high levels of competence ranging from behavioral/conduct issues, adjustment disorders, high functioning Autism, blended family/divorce issues, ADHD, self esteem issues, relational aggression/bullying, anxiety, depression, Bipolar and other mood disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse, marital issues/relational issues, life transition and a myriad of other complex challenges.
(630) 504-2363 x103 View (630) 504-2363 x103
Michael Pica
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60175
I bring to the practice over ten years of working with adults, adolescents, and their families in outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings. For a period, I served as clinical director of a child and adolescent psychiatric unit. As a result, I frequently takes on adolescents with more significant emotional and behavioral disorders and families in crisis in which hospitalization may be required. Outside of working with adolescents, one of my particular interests is doing marital therapy. Additionally, my specialties with adults are anger management, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, borderline personality disorder, pain management, and men's issues.
I bring to the practice over ten years of working with adults, adolescents, and their families in outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings. For a period, I served as clinical director of a child and adolescent psychiatric unit. As a result, I frequently takes on adolescents with more significant emotional and behavioral disorders and families in crisis in which hospitalization may be required. Outside of working with adolescents, one of my particular interests is doing marital therapy. Additionally, my specialties with adults are anger management, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, borderline personality disorder, pain management, and men's issues.
(630) 318-4998 View (630) 318-4998
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Christine Anderson
Counselor, MSEd, LCPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Charles, IL 60175
Christine's areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, PTSD, Eating Disorders, Marital/Couples Issues, and Adjustment/Life Transitions.
Christine is an experienced therapist who engages clients in the therapeutic process by developing treatment goals based on clients' individual needs. She partners with clients to develop a treatment plan that utilizes the clients' support system which may include their family and other medical providers in order to ensure appropriate treatment goals are set and achieved. Christine enjoys engaging clients in the therapeutic process by giving value to each client's perspective through her client-centered approach. Christine has experience working with adolescents and adults.
Christine's areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, PTSD, Eating Disorders, Marital/Couples Issues, and Adjustment/Life Transitions.
Christine is an experienced therapist who engages clients in the therapeutic process by developing treatment goals based on clients' individual needs. She partners with clients to develop a treatment plan that utilizes the clients' support system which may include their family and other medical providers in order to ensure appropriate treatment goals are set and achieved. Christine enjoys engaging clients in the therapeutic process by giving value to each client's perspective through her client-centered approach. Christine has experience working with adolescents and adults.
(815) 600-7887 View (815) 600-7887
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Alexis Siegmann @ St. Charles Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, ALMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Charles, IL 60174
As a Marriage and Family therapist I serve couples, families and also individual needs. There are many different needs that I serve one of them being mental health disorders such as Anxiety and Depression. Other presenting issues that I have worked with include, low motivation levels, lack of self esteem, school concerns, marital/ couple concerns, parent/child concerns and I can help process past trauma.
As a Marriage and Family therapist I serve couples, families and also individual needs. There are many different needs that I serve one of them being mental health disorders such as Anxiety and Depression. Other presenting issues that I have worked with include, low motivation levels, lack of self esteem, school concerns, marital/ couple concerns, parent/child concerns and I can help process past trauma.
(630) 354-0795 View (630) 354-0795
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Owens Counseling
Counselor, LCPC, DSc
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Saint Charles, IL 60174
I can help you save your marriage! Change a behavior and you change your life.
I can help you save your marriage! Change a behavior and you change your life.
(847) 469-4306 View (847) 469-4306
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Amy MacDonald
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60174
I write and lead workshops on parenting, marriage, self-awareness, and effectiveness.
All good psychotherapy has these elements in common: the presence of empathy; a process for self-examination; tools for healing and change; and support during the process of change. Whether the focus of therapy is improving marriage, negotiating a family problem, facing addiction, healing trauma, or controlling anxiety or depression symptoms, clients deserve empathic, respectful support in increasing their self-understanding and in changing their lives. People seek therapy because they need understanding, help, and relief--the relief that comes from immediate attention to their suffering, and relief that comes from beginning to hope for a more peaceful, joyful life.
I write and lead workshops on parenting, marriage, self-awareness, and effectiveness.
All good psychotherapy has these elements in common: the presence of empathy; a process for self-examination; tools for healing and change; and support during the process of change. Whether the focus of therapy is improving marriage, negotiating a family problem, facing addiction, healing trauma, or controlling anxiety or depression symptoms, clients deserve empathic, respectful support in increasing their self-understanding and in changing their lives. People seek therapy because they need understanding, help, and relief--the relief that comes from immediate attention to their suffering, and relief that comes from beginning to hope for a more peaceful, joyful life.
(630) 883-4933 View (630) 883-4933
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Kari Hunter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCPC
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60174
How can you be sure about divorce? If your marriage is tipping toward divorce, contact me for a consultation service that will help you both decide.
Therapist-client rapport is a primary determinant of success. Clients say my positive, warm, coaching style resonates with them, making them feel positive and hopeful while tackling deep core issues. My sense of humor adds a touch of comfort and ease They like the privacy my office location provides. My extensive experience allows me to diagnose rapidly and choose reliable, research-backed strategies to help individuals struggling with anxiety or depression; families coping with a diagnosis of ADHD, or couples navigating relationship challenges, like infidelity, divorce, communication, and conflict.
How can you be sure about divorce? If your marriage is tipping toward divorce, contact me for a consultation service that will help you both decide.
Therapist-client rapport is a primary determinant of success. Clients say my positive, warm, coaching style resonates with them, making them feel positive and hopeful while tackling deep core issues. My sense of humor adds a touch of comfort and ease They like the privacy my office location provides. My extensive experience allows me to diagnose rapidly and choose reliable, research-backed strategies to help individuals struggling with anxiety or depression; families coping with a diagnosis of ADHD, or couples navigating relationship challenges, like infidelity, divorce, communication, and conflict.
(630) 733-1360 View (630) 733-1360
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Melissa Kozlowski
Counselor, PsyD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60174
My educational degrees and experience in both marriage and family therapy and clinical psychology helps me blend together many strategies that can assist you in significantly improving your personal functioning and interpersonal relationships.
When you make the choice to seek counseling, you are no longer alone in your struggles. Time is too precious to spend it feeling lost, hopeless, and frustrated. My goal is to help you find hope and healing by developing new skills to cope with personal, emotional, and relationship difficulties. You deserve a healthier, balanced, more fulfilling life. Working together in a safe relationship that meets your needs can help you to stop struggling and start living a more satisfying life. I look forward to helping you.
My educational degrees and experience in both marriage and family therapy and clinical psychology helps me blend together many strategies that can assist you in significantly improving your personal functioning and interpersonal relationships.
When you make the choice to seek counseling, you are no longer alone in your struggles. Time is too precious to spend it feeling lost, hopeless, and frustrated. My goal is to help you find hope and healing by developing new skills to cope with personal, emotional, and relationship difficulties. You deserve a healthier, balanced, more fulfilling life. Working together in a safe relationship that meets your needs can help you to stop struggling and start living a more satisfying life. I look forward to helping you.
(815) 923-0020 View (815) 923-0020
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Amanda Kelleghan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MSIR
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60174  (Online Only)
I also have extensive experience in trauma-related issues, addictive behavior/substance abuse issues, marriage and family therapy, grief and loss, and dementia.
The constant pressures of daily life, particularly during a pandemic, can leave us feeling overwhelmed, scared, and alone. As we try to navigate our way through issues involving school, work, relationships, life transitions, and grief and loss, we may feel so hopeless that we feel as if we cannot go on like this anymore. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I will provide support and guidance to help you identify unhealthy thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so that you can make positive and sustainable changes to improve your quality of life.
I also have extensive experience in trauma-related issues, addictive behavior/substance abuse issues, marriage and family therapy, grief and loss, and dementia.
The constant pressures of daily life, particularly during a pandemic, can leave us feeling overwhelmed, scared, and alone. As we try to navigate our way through issues involving school, work, relationships, life transitions, and grief and loss, we may feel so hopeless that we feel as if we cannot go on like this anymore. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I will provide support and guidance to help you identify unhealthy thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so that you can make positive and sustainable changes to improve your quality of life.
(331) 214-8021 View (331) 214-8021
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Buffy Cramer-Hammann
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60174
For over a decade I have worked with Adult and Adolescent Patients coping with various Life Challenges. I maintain a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship with my Patients as they negotiate their identified challenge areas. Specific areas of focus within my practice are Life Stage Challenges; Grief and Loss; Fertility and Postpartum; and Anxiety and Depression. Over the last five years, I have incorporated Animal Assisted Psychotherapy with my Canine Co-therapists. While not all sessions are appropriate for Animal Assisted Psychotherapy, the addition of Canine Co-therapists has been met with positive feedback.
For over a decade I have worked with Adult and Adolescent Patients coping with various Life Challenges. I maintain a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship with my Patients as they negotiate their identified challenge areas. Specific areas of focus within my practice are Life Stage Challenges; Grief and Loss; Fertility and Postpartum; and Anxiety and Depression. Over the last five years, I have incorporated Animal Assisted Psychotherapy with my Canine Co-therapists. While not all sessions are appropriate for Animal Assisted Psychotherapy, the addition of Canine Co-therapists has been met with positive feedback.
(630) 560-6740 View (630) 560-6740
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Benjamin Pyykkonen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60174  (Online Only)
At Hesed Psychological Services we provide excellent neuropsychological assessment and therapy services across the lifespan. We strive to help each client understand the implications of the neuropsychological test data in each particular life situation (work, school, home). We have years of experience not only in the work of clinical neuropsychology but also in the training of others in this work. Our areas of competence/specialization include learning disability, autism, dyslexia, ADHD, academic concerns, memory concerns, dementia (including Alzheimer's disease), stroke, epilepsy, TBI, depression, and anxiety.
At Hesed Psychological Services we provide excellent neuropsychological assessment and therapy services across the lifespan. We strive to help each client understand the implications of the neuropsychological test data in each particular life situation (work, school, home). We have years of experience not only in the work of clinical neuropsychology but also in the training of others in this work. Our areas of competence/specialization include learning disability, autism, dyslexia, ADHD, academic concerns, memory concerns, dementia (including Alzheimer's disease), stroke, epilepsy, TBI, depression, and anxiety.
(331) 210-9029 View (331) 210-9029
Photo of David Alan Niekamp, Psychologist in Saint Charles, IL
David Alan Niekamp
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60175
Emotional and psychological well being rests on numerous factors. These factors are both historical and concurrent. Additionally, each person carries various coping skills and resources that need to be utilized, enhanced and incorporated to establish an effective protocal when contending with life's innate struggles and challenges. Healthy relationships, personal and professional, are the antidote to many of life's difficulties. Removing barriers that limit our relationships is key to establishing a balanced and enjoyable lifestyle.
Emotional and psychological well being rests on numerous factors. These factors are both historical and concurrent. Additionally, each person carries various coping skills and resources that need to be utilized, enhanced and incorporated to establish an effective protocal when contending with life's innate struggles and challenges. Healthy relationships, personal and professional, are the antidote to many of life's difficulties. Removing barriers that limit our relationships is key to establishing a balanced and enjoyable lifestyle.
(630) 446-0341 View (630) 446-0341
Photo of Deanna J Chrones, Licensed Professional Counselor in Saint Charles, IL
Deanna J Chrones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CH
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60174
BCBS ppo/self-pay. Licensed in IL and FL. Telehealth only. You're a motivated adult or couple dealing with issues of trauma-related anxiety/depression. Maybe things have happened to you; maybe you do things even you don't understand. But there are reasons why. Let's figure it out together, looking at your patterns and attachment styles and resolve it with EMDR and newer techniques, including fast, simple polyvagal exercises that reduce anxiety and depression. You deserve empathy and the innovative techniques, so you can create your own feelings of self-esteem, security and wellness.
BCBS ppo/self-pay. Licensed in IL and FL. Telehealth only. You're a motivated adult or couple dealing with issues of trauma-related anxiety/depression. Maybe things have happened to you; maybe you do things even you don't understand. But there are reasons why. Let's figure it out together, looking at your patterns and attachment styles and resolve it with EMDR and newer techniques, including fast, simple polyvagal exercises that reduce anxiety and depression. You deserve empathy and the innovative techniques, so you can create your own feelings of self-esteem, security and wellness.
(630) 333-4331 View (630) 333-4331
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Katelyn Lukensmeyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60174
Katie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in adults and adolescents with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, survivors of personality disordered abuse, and couples therapy. Katie graduated from DePaul University with her BA in psychology in 2008 and Loyola University of Chicago, School of Social work in 2012 with her MSW. Katie has experience with a wide variety of clients including: Military Veterans/families, inpatient and outpatient hospitalization, and clients with legal involvement. Katie assists her clients move toward healing and reaching personal goals to improve overall quality of life.
Katie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in adults and adolescents with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, survivors of personality disordered abuse, and couples therapy. Katie graduated from DePaul University with her BA in psychology in 2008 and Loyola University of Chicago, School of Social work in 2012 with her MSW. Katie has experience with a wide variety of clients including: Military Veterans/families, inpatient and outpatient hospitalization, and clients with legal involvement. Katie assists her clients move toward healing and reaching personal goals to improve overall quality of life.
(630) 761-5979 View (630) 761-5979
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Prem Nikoniuk
Counselor, LCPC, LPC, NCC, NCMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60175  (Online Only)
What's on your mind? Are you experiencing relationship problems, family troubles, money issues, health concerns? Do you feel anxious, scared, sad or stressed? Whatever it may be - it is, likely, consuming you; you are feeling out of touch, lost; as if your entire world is spinning out of control! What if you were to, for a moment, forget the destination you believe your life is headed and instead, focus on your journey? For only in the process of living your life completely and meaningfully, will you come to find its true purpose, joy, and fulfillment.
What's on your mind? Are you experiencing relationship problems, family troubles, money issues, health concerns? Do you feel anxious, scared, sad or stressed? Whatever it may be - it is, likely, consuming you; you are feeling out of touch, lost; as if your entire world is spinning out of control! What if you were to, for a moment, forget the destination you believe your life is headed and instead, focus on your journey? For only in the process of living your life completely and meaningfully, will you come to find its true purpose, joy, and fulfillment.
(331) 259-8465 View (331) 259-8465
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Stephanie Polan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Charles, IL 60174  (Online Only)
I am AuDHD and a Queer and ND affirming therapist. I work with neurodivergent adults from a strength’s perspective, focusing on individual goals and improving quality of life as defined by my clients. I work on unmasking, neurodivergent burnout, interoception, emotional regulation, self-advocacy, executive functioning, and navigating living in a neurotypical society. I work with parents to address the transition to parenthood, postpartum disorders, low demand/gentle parenting, managing the mental load, and breaking generational cycles. When working with helping professionals, I focus on addressing compassion fatigue and burnout.
I am AuDHD and a Queer and ND affirming therapist. I work with neurodivergent adults from a strength’s perspective, focusing on individual goals and improving quality of life as defined by my clients. I work on unmasking, neurodivergent burnout, interoception, emotional regulation, self-advocacy, executive functioning, and navigating living in a neurotypical society. I work with parents to address the transition to parenthood, postpartum disorders, low demand/gentle parenting, managing the mental load, and breaking generational cycles. When working with helping professionals, I focus on addressing compassion fatigue and burnout.
(224) 352-0210 View (224) 352-0210
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Zachary Devore
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Charles, IL 60174
I specialize in working with couples navigating their relationships. As well as individuals who have experienced trauma. Helping to give these clients the tools and skills to improve the quality of their lives. I also enjoy working with clients who struggle with anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, alternative lifestyles, and sexual health problems. Working to help clients find a life that makes them happy and feel content with their lives. Therapy is work and so clients should expect to be given tools and skills to practice.
I specialize in working with couples navigating their relationships. As well as individuals who have experienced trauma. Helping to give these clients the tools and skills to improve the quality of their lives. I also enjoy working with clients who struggle with anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, alternative lifestyles, and sexual health problems. Working to help clients find a life that makes them happy and feel content with their lives. Therapy is work and so clients should expect to be given tools and skills to practice.
(630) 547-3470 View (630) 547-3470
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Paul R Sather
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60175
For 3 decades I have been privileged to help clients find meaning in their lives. Perhaps you are overwhelmed with sadness, worry, fear or hopelessness. Perhaps there is a relationship where you feel stuck, or out of control. I am committed to help you find peace and manage life's challenges. There is no greater honor than helping you move through the difficult times in your life. With a solid background of training other therapists and working with people from all kinds of life circumstances, I offer evidence based therapy for a wide range of concerns.
For 3 decades I have been privileged to help clients find meaning in their lives. Perhaps you are overwhelmed with sadness, worry, fear or hopelessness. Perhaps there is a relationship where you feel stuck, or out of control. I am committed to help you find peace and manage life's challenges. There is no greater honor than helping you move through the difficult times in your life. With a solid background of training other therapists and working with people from all kinds of life circumstances, I offer evidence based therapy for a wide range of concerns.
(630) 338-0759 View (630) 338-0759
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Marko Tunic
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60174
My commitment to my clients is reflected in the way I become immersed in their stories and life circumstances. Ideally my role is one of a genuine fellow human on their path to self awareness, insight, and creativity.
My commitment to my clients is reflected in the way I become immersed in their stories and life circumstances. Ideally my role is one of a genuine fellow human on their path to self awareness, insight, and creativity.
(630) 315-0530 View (630) 315-0530
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Dr. Nicole Maronde
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, DSW
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60174  (Online Only)
I emphasize guidance over control, utilizing therapeutic techniques to foster healing and self-discovery. I encourage individuals to unearth insights themselves, with humor and perspective easing the journey. Central to this approach is empowering self-determination, viewing the speaker as a fellow traveler, journeying alongside with empathy and solidarity.
I emphasize guidance over control, utilizing therapeutic techniques to foster healing and self-discovery. I encourage individuals to unearth insights themselves, with humor and perspective easing the journey. Central to this approach is empowering self-determination, viewing the speaker as a fellow traveler, journeying alongside with empathy and solidarity.
(331) 246-0194 View (331) 246-0194

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Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.