Therapists in Glen Ellyn, IL
Karla Bonkowski Magnan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MA, CTTP, CDM
Verified Verified
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (Online Only)
TV Host. Licensed in Illinois, Florida, and Vermont! 2023-24 Marquis’ WHO’s WHO Globally Specialty in Trauma in adults and adolescents as a Certified Trauma Treatment Professional. For 20 years I specialized in divorce issues, both in families with high amounts of conflict and custody disagreements and provide support during this difficult transition. In addition, I have a strong background in Attachment, and I specialize in Attachment issues in children and adults and address the various challenges clients face in their current relationships. I use EMDR when appropriate and myriad Neuropsychological interventions.
TV Host. Licensed in Illinois, Florida, and Vermont! 2023-24 Marquis’ WHO’s WHO Globally Specialty in Trauma in adults and adolescents as a Certified Trauma Treatment Professional. For 20 years I specialized in divorce issues, both in families with high amounts of conflict and custody disagreements and provide support during this difficult transition. In addition, I have a strong background in Attachment, and I specialize in Attachment issues in children and adults and address the various challenges clients face in their current relationships. I use EMDR when appropriate and myriad Neuropsychological interventions.
Martha (Marty) Dennen
Counselor, MA, LCPC, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
I am passionate about working with you to develop freedom and resilience to deal with past childhood trauma and everyday stress of life. So often life experiences have been traumatic and contribute to struggles with depression, anxiety and inability to function. I work from a somatic and body centered and psycho-dynamic approaches that meets the needs of teens and women with childhood trauma, addictions, anxiety and eating disorders. My focus is to engage the whole person: mind, body, will, spirit and emotions. My intention is to bring hope, resilience and grace into all difficult life experiences.
I am passionate about working with you to develop freedom and resilience to deal with past childhood trauma and everyday stress of life. So often life experiences have been traumatic and contribute to struggles with depression, anxiety and inability to function. I work from a somatic and body centered and psycho-dynamic approaches that meets the needs of teens and women with childhood trauma, addictions, anxiety and eating disorders. My focus is to engage the whole person: mind, body, will, spirit and emotions. My intention is to bring hope, resilience and grace into all difficult life experiences.
Breanna Todd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Glen Ellyn, IL 60138
I have a passion for working with those struggling with incidents of domestic violence, incidents of sexual assault, anxiety, complex trauma/PTSD, relationship and attachment struggles, and sexual identity/expression struggles.
Hi! My name is Breanna Todd, and I am an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR practitioner, who wholeheartedly believes in therapy being a very human experience. I want to be a partner with you in this healing process, and I am passionate about meeting each and every client exactly where they are. I want clients to feel safe, respected, and authentically cared for in the presence of their therapist. I fully believe that healing is possible when the therapeutic process is tailored to you, and your mind, body, and soul are being honored.
I have a passion for working with those struggling with incidents of domestic violence, incidents of sexual assault, anxiety, complex trauma/PTSD, relationship and attachment struggles, and sexual identity/expression struggles.
Hi! My name is Breanna Todd, and I am an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR practitioner, who wholeheartedly believes in therapy being a very human experience. I want to be a partner with you in this healing process, and I am passionate about meeting each and every client exactly where they are. I want clients to feel safe, respected, and authentically cared for in the presence of their therapist. I fully believe that healing is possible when the therapeutic process is tailored to you, and your mind, body, and soul are being honored.
Mehrose Fidai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Everyone deserves a safe, compassionate, nonjudgmental space to work through the life's challenges. I value culturally competent and inclusive care in my practice. I help teens and adults working through issues with relationships, anxiety, depression, complex trauma, OCD/uncontrollable ruminative thoughts, mood disorders, life transitions, feelings of panic, or disordered eating patterns. My specialization lies in unraveling the roots of unhelpful patterns, addressing their symptoms, and working through barriers to create meaningful, lasting change.
Everyone deserves a safe, compassionate, nonjudgmental space to work through the life's challenges. I value culturally competent and inclusive care in my practice. I help teens and adults working through issues with relationships, anxiety, depression, complex trauma, OCD/uncontrollable ruminative thoughts, mood disorders, life transitions, feelings of panic, or disordered eating patterns. My specialization lies in unraveling the roots of unhelpful patterns, addressing their symptoms, and working through barriers to create meaningful, lasting change.
Beth Halterman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
My areas of clinical interest include: anxiety, depression, eating disorders/body image issues, grief & loss, couples counseling, and trauma.
We are all complex beings filled with unique experiences, emotions, and our own ways of handling stressful and unpredictable situations. From time to time when we don’t fully understand how to handle events that are going on in our lives, we need someone to walk with us through those tough times. As a mental health counselor, I want to walk with you as you navigate through your journey and help you find your way to the answers you are looking for.
My areas of clinical interest include: anxiety, depression, eating disorders/body image issues, grief & loss, couples counseling, and trauma.
We are all complex beings filled with unique experiences, emotions, and our own ways of handling stressful and unpredictable situations. From time to time when we don’t fully understand how to handle events that are going on in our lives, we need someone to walk with us through those tough times. As a mental health counselor, I want to walk with you as you navigate through your journey and help you find your way to the answers you are looking for.
Meghan Ware
Counselor, LCPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Glen Ellyn, IL 60138
I work with a multitude of clients to identify and express their emotions in a healthy manner, teaching them various coping skills. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have worked with those suffering from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief and loss, addiction and those having a hard time finding themselves. I believe in the importance of building rapport using empathy and compassion to reach clients of all ages.
I work with a multitude of clients to identify and express their emotions in a healthy manner, teaching them various coping skills. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have worked with those suffering from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief and loss, addiction and those having a hard time finding themselves. I believe in the importance of building rapport using empathy and compassion to reach clients of all ages.
Jennifer L Polizzi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
I understand that it can be difficult to seek help and I strive to create an environment that is safe, where trust has been established so that difficult issues can be discussed. Are you struggling to communicate with a loved one or family member? Have you recently faced significant changes or losses? Is there a thought pattern or behavior that you cannot control? I can offer a place to be heard, to tell your story, to understand how and why you get stuck, and to have the tools you need to move forward in life.
I understand that it can be difficult to seek help and I strive to create an environment that is safe, where trust has been established so that difficult issues can be discussed. Are you struggling to communicate with a loved one or family member? Have you recently faced significant changes or losses? Is there a thought pattern or behavior that you cannot control? I can offer a place to be heard, to tell your story, to understand how and why you get stuck, and to have the tools you need to move forward in life.
Jennifer Waitkus
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
My therapeutic approach is warm, casual, authentic, encouraging, and collaborative and I believe in using a strength based approach to assist clients in overcoming obstacles. I'm committed to helping clients identify goals, and provide the tools and skills necessary to reach those goals.
My therapeutic approach is warm, casual, authentic, encouraging, and collaborative and I believe in using a strength based approach to assist clients in overcoming obstacles. I'm committed to helping clients identify goals, and provide the tools and skills necessary to reach those goals.
Jordan Spinazzola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, ACSW, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients- Walking through the doors is the first and most important step in one’s journey of therapy. I am passionate about helping and supporting you through difficult times. I know that each client is their own person, so I meet each client where they are emotionally and mentally, modifying my treatment approach to best aid each client in achieving their goals.
Accepting New Clients- Walking through the doors is the first and most important step in one’s journey of therapy. I am passionate about helping and supporting you through difficult times. I know that each client is their own person, so I meet each client where they are emotionally and mentally, modifying my treatment approach to best aid each client in achieving their goals.
Betty A Riley
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
When life gets tough and everything is piling up, people wonder where they can turn and with whom they can talk. My patients often comment that they feel comfortable with me and that they find me "easy to talk to."
However, people often postpone making an appointment with a therapist for various reasons. But most problems can get better faster when you are working with a competent professional. So why not make that call today to set up an appointment?
When life gets tough and everything is piling up, people wonder where they can turn and with whom they can talk. My patients often comment that they feel comfortable with me and that they find me "easy to talk to."
However, people often postpone making an appointment with a therapist for various reasons. But most problems can get better faster when you are working with a competent professional. So why not make that call today to set up an appointment?
Claudia J Haas
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
I work with individuals, couples, and families who are seeking help for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, parenting, eating disorders, and codependency. I tend to combine treatment approaches (i.e. cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, psychodynamic) to fit the need of the client. I see my role as coming alongside each individual on their walk of life, and feel privileged to be invited into the personal space of my clients.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who are seeking help for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, parenting, eating disorders, and codependency. I tend to combine treatment approaches (i.e. cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, psychodynamic) to fit the need of the client. I see my role as coming alongside each individual on their walk of life, and feel privileged to be invited into the personal space of my clients.
GreenPath Clinic
Psychologist, PhD, LCP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
We provide excellent psychological and holistic care for patients struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, weight loss, infertility, and other psychological and medical problems. We prioritize medication-free approaches to treat patients' psychological and physical ailments. With collaborative efforts of psychologists, chiropractors, and a naturopathic physician, we get to the root of your mind and body problems naturally. As a multi-disciplinary team of holistically-oriented healthcare providers, we work together to create an effective, comprehensive treatment to provide lasting health optimizing solutions.
We provide excellent psychological and holistic care for patients struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, weight loss, infertility, and other psychological and medical problems. We prioritize medication-free approaches to treat patients' psychological and physical ailments. With collaborative efforts of psychologists, chiropractors, and a naturopathic physician, we get to the root of your mind and body problems naturally. As a multi-disciplinary team of holistically-oriented healthcare providers, we work together to create an effective, comprehensive treatment to provide lasting health optimizing solutions.
Laura Jaramillo
Counselor, MS, LCPC, RYT-200
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Glen Ellyn, IL 60138
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling lost, stressed or overwhelmed with your life's challenges? Finding a therapist who can truly understand and help you navigate through the complexities of life can be truly life-changing. That's where I come in. With my expertise in Psychology and Counseling, and my 20 years of experience in making a lasting difference in people's lives, I am committed to helping you achieve a life filled with purpose, grace, freedom and ease. Starting from our very first session, I will take the time to understand your unique needs and goals, and tailor our sessions accordingly.
Are you feeling lost, stressed or overwhelmed with your life's challenges? Finding a therapist who can truly understand and help you navigate through the complexities of life can be truly life-changing. That's where I come in. With my expertise in Psychology and Counseling, and my 20 years of experience in making a lasting difference in people's lives, I am committed to helping you achieve a life filled with purpose, grace, freedom and ease. Starting from our very first session, I will take the time to understand your unique needs and goals, and tailor our sessions accordingly.
Downers Grove Counseling and Wellness PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
As the founder of DGCW, I have dedicated myself to helping people heal, grow and thrive for almost 15 years. Through work with individuals and couples, I have learned that an interactive, client-centered and collaborative treatment approach is most effective. I provide an empathic, non-judgmental and solutions-focused experience that promotes clarity and goal-setting, encourages introspection and creates strategies to rapidly identify and overcome life's challenges.
As the founder of DGCW, I have dedicated myself to helping people heal, grow and thrive for almost 15 years. Through work with individuals and couples, I have learned that an interactive, client-centered and collaborative treatment approach is most effective. I provide an empathic, non-judgmental and solutions-focused experience that promotes clarity and goal-setting, encourages introspection and creates strategies to rapidly identify and overcome life's challenges.
Caitlin McNamara
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
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Danielle Slyder
Counselor, LCPC, ATR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wheaton, IL 60189
Waitlist for new clients
Danielle is here to empower families and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma reactions, ADHD, behavioral issues, and many other struggles. Danielle supports individuals with whom need support surrounding gender and sexual orientation (LGBTQ+ community). She also has experience working with individuals whom are in foster care or have been adopted.
Danielle is here to empower families and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma reactions, ADHD, behavioral issues, and many other struggles. Danielle supports individuals with whom need support surrounding gender and sexual orientation (LGBTQ+ community). She also has experience working with individuals whom are in foster care or have been adopted.
Jennifer Eileen Hassler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Lombard, IL 60148
I specialize in developmental issues for children, as well as child and adult survivors of abuse, neglect and trauma.
As a social worker in private practice for 25 years, I provide family and individual therapy that allows all clients to feel safe and supported in a therapeutic environment. I work with schools and employers to support and strengthen the individual as well as the family. My diverse professional skills allow me to provide resources in multiple areas of mental health. My areas of concentration are children and adolescents, mood disorders in all ages, developmental delays including Autism Spectrum Disorder, eating disorders, clinical assessment and evaluation. I provide clinical support for ages 3 and up.
I specialize in developmental issues for children, as well as child and adult survivors of abuse, neglect and trauma.
As a social worker in private practice for 25 years, I provide family and individual therapy that allows all clients to feel safe and supported in a therapeutic environment. I work with schools and employers to support and strengthen the individual as well as the family. My diverse professional skills allow me to provide resources in multiple areas of mental health. My areas of concentration are children and adolescents, mood disorders in all ages, developmental delays including Autism Spectrum Disorder, eating disorders, clinical assessment and evaluation. I provide clinical support for ages 3 and up.
Elizabeth Johansson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NPT-C
Verified Verified
Wheaton, IL 60189
As a therapist certified in neuropsychotherapy and trauma, I bring specialized training and a profound interest in supporting clients impacted by trauma, addiction, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. With a focus on employing EMDR therapy as an effective tool, I guide individuals through their healing journey, recognizing the inherent complexities of trauma recovery.
As a therapist certified in neuropsychotherapy and trauma, I bring specialized training and a profound interest in supporting clients impacted by trauma, addiction, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. With a focus on employing EMDR therapy as an effective tool, I guide individuals through their healing journey, recognizing the inherent complexities of trauma recovery.
Michelle Rogers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wheaton, IL 60187
Alone, terrified, and worried that your life will never change? Ready for a change but apprehensive about the process? Sometimes getting help extends beyond family/friends. Addiction counseling includes addressing co-existing issues such as family, relationships, employment, education, spirituality, physical/mental health and legal concerns. Healing and growth begins with a collaborative, compassionate, yet direct approach to change. I walk with you as you work to gain self-awareness, self-esteem, and empowerment. I assist clients in finding hidden strengths, so they can overcome their challenges. My specialty includes addictions, co-occurring disorders - depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, etc.
Alone, terrified, and worried that your life will never change? Ready for a change but apprehensive about the process? Sometimes getting help extends beyond family/friends. Addiction counseling includes addressing co-existing issues such as family, relationships, employment, education, spirituality, physical/mental health and legal concerns. Healing and growth begins with a collaborative, compassionate, yet direct approach to change. I walk with you as you work to gain self-awareness, self-esteem, and empowerment. I assist clients in finding hidden strengths, so they can overcome their challenges. My specialty includes addictions, co-occurring disorders - depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, etc.
Jennifer Jasso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wheaton, IL 60189
I specialize in and help treat anxiety, depression, self-destructive behavior, abuse, trauma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other disorders.
I believe therapy to be collaborative and distinctive to every individual’s specific needs. My goal is to help you heal and become increasingly empowered to be a stronger, happier and more content human being. I utilize a variety of techniques, including mindfulness, solution-focused brief therapy, strengths-based and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
I specialize in and help treat anxiety, depression, self-destructive behavior, abuse, trauma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other disorders.
I believe therapy to be collaborative and distinctive to every individual’s specific needs. My goal is to help you heal and become increasingly empowered to be a stronger, happier and more content human being. I utilize a variety of techniques, including mindfulness, solution-focused brief therapy, strengths-based and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.