Therapists in Glen Ellyn, IL

Joel is a therapist and a high school teacher. Joel specializes in working with teens, young adults and educational professionals. He uses a values-based counseling approach, which helps clients confidently assess their options and make choices as they navigate through life stressors and transitions. With educator, Joe focusses of issues such as burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and educator-student interactions. He understands and validates the increasingly heavy burdens faced by educators and utilizes tangible strategies and techniques that can be implemented both inside and outside the school setting.

Matthew specializes in working with clients with ADHD, autism, depression, and anxiety. Before becoming a counselor, Matthew worked in special education. This combination of experience in makes him a great fit for clients struggling with school stressors and families having difficulty with school-aged kids. He also understands that relationships and parenting can be challenging and is adept at working with husbands and dads. Matthew continues his work in education as a professor in the psychology department at COD. He works extremely well with clients interested in learning skills to flourish with ADHD or autism.

You are feeling disorganized, distracted, or confused about life direction and struggling to anchor to a sense of self or personal values. Maybe you are struggling to acknowledge, feel, and express your emotions, and experience yourself shutting down. Or perhaps you are feeling stuck in negative self-talk, often struggling with perfectionistic tendencies and cycles of shame.

Brian has been in the addiction/mental health field since 1993. He has been described as practical, realistic, and down-to-earth therapist who is naturally inquisitive and goal oriented. He brings his warm and light hearted sense of humor to the therapy process, as he has learned that the best way to lead a person toward wellbeing and happiness is to make the psychotherapy process relaxed, enjoyable and non-judgmental. But when necessary, Brian has a serious side, as addictions are for many, can be a life or death problem.

Your healing and restoration are my priority. My passion is the empowerment of others within their lives. I believe the counseling relationship is sacred, and through it, individuals experience growth by gaining self-awareness regarding the strengths they hold within. It is a privilege to work alongside individuals who desire growth, along with healing and restoration within themselves. My role is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to empower individuals as they write their own stories, tailoring my therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs of each client.

I'm an Individual, Couples, Marriage, and Family Therapist. That means I know how to listen deeply to what's most important to you. I won't just be talking at you or mechanically smiling and nodding with intermittent outbursts of cheerleading. I'm a Strength Coach and a Holistic Health Coach. That means I have an integrated approach and I care about your nutrition, fitness, relationships, career, mind, body, and spirit. As a Therapist and Strength Coach, barbells, kettlebells, relationships, and the most intimate matters of the heart are the tools of my trade. When used properly, they all promote growth.

I approach the therapeutic relationship from a client-centered lens with an integrative treatment approach. This means that I work with each client to develop a unique treatment plan to address their specific needs. I do not utilize a one size fits all approach and I believe that the client is just as important in this process as the therapist is. I examine all aspects of a client’s perspective including the systems that impact them. Treating the whole person is an important aspect for me in my therapeutic engagement with clients. I believe that every person has value and is worthy of kindness.

Many of us recognize that “something” in our lives needs to change for us to become happier and to improve the quality of our lives. Often times we feel either stuck or become ambivalent about taking steps because of the fear of what change will lead to. My style is active collaboration that aligns the behaviors with the values of the individual I am working with in a nonjudgmental and respectful environment. I believe it is very important to have the individual set the goals they would like to accomplish in therapy. My role in the therapeutic process is to help you recognize and maximize those internal and interpersonal skills th

I believe counseling can be a life changing experience that can improve all aspects of your life. However, I understand that taking that first step toward counseling can feel overwhelming. That's why I'm here to make it as comfortable and welcoming as possible for you. In our sessions, we'll work together to uncover your strengths and use them to build a happier, healthier life. My goal is to help you gain personal insights, learn new skills, and ultimately improve your overall well-being. I like to approach our work with a mix of problem-solving and humor, using relatable examples and fresh ideas to enrich your experience.

We understand how difficult it can be to seek help for mental health issues. That is why our team at Panahi Counseling is committed to meeting you where you are and encouraging you. We never use shame as a motivator because we believe in providing a safe, nonjudgmental environment that supports healing. Each of our therapists has their own specialties and interests. Our shared commitment to walking alongside our clients on their path to healing is what brings us together.

I believe that the meaning, or sometimes “lack of meaning,” we apply to our situations, experiences, people, and ourselves is often the root of much discomfort and suffering. In meeting with individuals, I hope to learn, understand, and share your experiences to explore what meaning is being applied and if perspective and approaches need to be adjusted.

Hello, my name is Greg Mahoney and I have been a Professional Counselor for over 30 years. I have a M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor licensed by the State of Illinois. I have worked in numerous settings: Inpatient, Outpatient, a Substance Abuse Clinic, and in Churches. I have wide-ranging experience both professionally and personally. I have been married to my wife for 32 years and we have raised three daughters. I feel it is the calling of my life to help others and it has been the Joy of my life to do so. Let me help you today.