Anger Management Therapists in Aurora, IL

Get out of your head and into the present! We help you cope with Anxiety and Depression so you can stop surviving and start thriving! We help clients who feel overwhelmed, stressed and like they never get enough done. Clients who experience tension, irritability, sleep issues and struggle with prioritizing their daily tasks. We offer a unique approach to health and wellness that allows the client to feel better and build resilience. Empowering the client to be productive and enjoy life more.

Hi! I’m a licensed therapist with over 6 years of experience helping individuals with issues such as anxiety, depression, women's issues, relationship issues, addiction, ADHD, stress, and more. I draw from modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dance/Movement Therapy, and the Gottman Method. If you’re feeling stuck in the same patterns that keep you from living your most meaningful life and reaching your goals, or your current strategies aren’t helping you to achieve your bigger goals, I can help.

Life is challenging. Within the context of supportive relationships and with sincere efforts, people can thrive. I am here to be part of that support. My goal is to provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore. Finding your true potential and living a fulfilled life is want I want for others. I work with a diverse clientele.

Elyse is an experienced clinician with a passion for helping children, teens, families, adults, and couples overcome life’s challenges. She has had the privilege of working with clients in various schools, private practice, and community mental health settings and she utilizes a variety of therapeutic techniques to meet the needs of each of her client’s. She acknowledges that therapy is hard work and is constantly humbled by the strength her clients demonstrate throughout the therapeutic process. Elyse approaches therapy with a warm and genuine care for others which allows her clients to grow in a meaningful and purposeful way.

Do you feel overwhelmed by day-to-day living? Is there something weighing heavily on your mind that is affecting your ability to function as well as you want to? Being able to talk about those feelings with someone can be a huge relief. I believe that establishing a good relationship between the therapist and the client is critical to the healing process. Using a non-judgmental approach, I work with my clients to explore and identify what is the root cause of the distress and together, we set goals for solutions to managing or overcoming the source of the issue.

I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both Illinois and Florida (telehealth only). I obtained my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Aurora University in 2006 and my Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work from Aurora University in 2010. I have been working in the field since 2006 in various settings including community mental health centers, residential/group homes, homeless shelters, and hospitals. I specializes in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues, parenting difficulties, crisis intervention, and LGBT issues. I work with clients across the life span in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

I understand how hard it is to take the first step to reach out to speak with someone about your inner most thoughts, feelings, and struggles. I will listen to you, help you learn tools to improve the way you feel, and provide a warm, supportive, non-judgmental environment for you to share. I look forward to building a therapeutic partnership with you to help you reach your goals, learn healthy coping skills, and empower you to make positive changes in your life. Please take the first step to finding the help that you need and deserve.

Therapy involves empathy, a nonjudgmental attitude and the creation of a safe space where you learn to break free of old ideas and patterns that are restricting your happiness. The relationship between the therapist and the client is the foundation for therapeutic change. I value the impact of one’s culture and life circumstances all the while recognizing the importance of one’s relationships and sense of belonging. I know the importance of needing to be acknowledged during life’s most difficult times. I strive to provide an atmosphere of warmth to foster unconditional regard and a deeper understanding of life’s problems.

I am offering both Clinical Supervision to Master's Prepared Therapists pursuing their LPC/LCPC and providing Clinical Consultation to fully licensed therapists. I am also accepting a small number of individual therapy clients. All services provided via telehealth. I only offer therapy services via Self Pay. For therapy clients, Super Bills are available upon request. Supervision fees and payment will be discussed.

It can often be a challenge to find a counselor to connect with, to feel comfortable sharing your experiences with and that seem to "get you". We also often want someone that cannot only understand and empathize but also to challenge behaviors/beliefs in a way that help create introspective thought, growth and change. I endeavor to join you on your journey, exploring what you seek, while also embracing the idea that sometimes you just need the ability to share safely and authentically in a supportive environment.

Whether its the pain of trauma or the onset of a new, overwhelming change in your life, it can become harder and harder for you to be at peace and feel empowered. You may know deep down that something feels wrong, but also feel lost when it comes to addressing these difficulties. Furthermore, these challenges can make you feel isolated from the very relationships you'd hope would sustain you through these difficult times.

Charisma S. Pryor, LCSW of Inspirations of Courage, PLLC, specializes in counseling individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, marital/partner problems, and more. Her treatment focuses on identifying tools to address the problem(s), improve coping skills, and positively recognize the client’s accomplishments! She brings over 21 years of experience as a Black female therapist, social worker, and counselor treating children, women, and men. Sessions are conducted virtually. I'm available to support you through your journey. Let's work together!

Maria Hollo is a Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor. She has experience doing assessment and counseling with individuals and groups. Maria can help people find the skills needed to improve coping with such as stress management, anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and addictions. Como terapeuta bicultural, entiendo cómo nuestras experiencias y la diferencia de cultura afecta a nuestra vida cotidiana . Haga su consulta telefónica gratuita de 15 minutos hoy, para poder escucharlo y explicarle a proceso terapeutico.

If someone waved a magic wand and all your problems disappeared, what would you be doing that you’re not doing now? What would you stop doing that you are doing now? My goal is help you to figure out what habits are helping you, and which ones are getting in your way. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, and other mood disorders.

Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals. As a psychotherapy group practice, we can see just about anyone no matter what you're dealing with.

I believe that each individual holds the key to their own healing. I am happy to assist anyone on their journey to find their inner strength to achieve this. I use a person-centered approach with each individual that offers a unique space for personal therapeutic growth as well as therapeutic processing.

I enjoy working with children, teens, and adults ages 6-50 in both individual and family therapy. I have experience working with anxiety disorders, ADHD, defiant behavior, eating disorders, mood disorders, and PTSD.

Everyone deals with a hardship at one point in their lives. During this time, it can be difficult to feel heard, understood, supported. You’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, and you don’t know how to manage everything. You feel like no one understands and it seems as though life keeps getting harder. It seems like you’ve tried everything and nothing is working. I am here to support and guide you in creating positive change. No matter what you’re dealing with or what age you are, I can help you with the difficulties you’re facing.

Nathan has a pursued a career of inviting others into safety, healing, and growth through counseling, chaplaincy, and mentoring. He is licensed in both Illinois (Telehealth) and Tennessee (in-person and telehealth). Experienced in working with multiple varieties of trauma, addiction, grief, and life transitions.