Teletherapy for Downers Grove, IL
Downers Grove Counseling and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515
A locally-owned group therapy practice, Downers Grove Counseling and Wellness is dedicated to helping people heal, grow and thrive. We provide compassionate, authentic and evidence-based counseling services for children and adolescents, adults, couples and families. Our highly-trained team of experienced, engaging and knowledgable therapists provides in-person therapy in beautiful downtown Downers Grove and virtual tele-health therapy appointments throughout Illinois. Our client-centered and insight-oriented clinical treatment approach is tailored to the unique needs of our valued clients.
A locally-owned group therapy practice, Downers Grove Counseling and Wellness is dedicated to helping people heal, grow and thrive. We provide compassionate, authentic and evidence-based counseling services for children and adolescents, adults, couples and families. Our highly-trained team of experienced, engaging and knowledgable therapists provides in-person therapy in beautiful downtown Downers Grove and virtual tele-health therapy appointments throughout Illinois. Our client-centered and insight-oriented clinical treatment approach is tailored to the unique needs of our valued clients.
My method is wholistic and compassionate counseling for individuals and couples. I try to create a safe harbor for change for adults dealing with life issues such as self-esteem, relationships, grief or loss, goal-setting and anxiety. I try to get people in touch with their own truth in a safe, non-judgmental, empathetic environment. I enjoy giving couples tools for resolving conflict and learning to fight fairly.
My method is wholistic and compassionate counseling for individuals and couples. I try to create a safe harbor for change for adults dealing with life issues such as self-esteem, relationships, grief or loss, goal-setting and anxiety. I try to get people in touch with their own truth in a safe, non-judgmental, empathetic environment. I enjoy giving couples tools for resolving conflict and learning to fight fairly.
You might be balancing work and family, navigating relationships, or embracing new life transitions. Perhaps you're a young woman exploring career paths, building your identity, or stepping into your power. Maybe you’re in high school or college, facing the pressures of finding your way. No matter where you are, life as a woman can feel overwhelming, and you’re seeking clarity, confidence, and a sense of balance. You want to be heard, understood, and supported in creating a life that feels authentic. I’m here to help you embrace your journey, overcome challenges, and thrive with purpose at every stage.
You might be balancing work and family, navigating relationships, or embracing new life transitions. Perhaps you're a young woman exploring career paths, building your identity, or stepping into your power. Maybe you’re in high school or college, facing the pressures of finding your way. No matter where you are, life as a woman can feel overwhelming, and you’re seeking clarity, confidence, and a sense of balance. You want to be heard, understood, and supported in creating a life that feels authentic. I’m here to help you embrace your journey, overcome challenges, and thrive with purpose at every stage.
Joel Tornquist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
In Dr. Primm's role of supportive professional, she employs a compassionate and sensitive approach to psychotherapy that emphasizes your strengths, self-curiosity, and spontaneity. She strives to create a safe, therapeutic space and collaborative process. Dr. Primm specializes in treating adults facing challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, social anxiety, and prenatal/postpartum mental health issues. Dr. Primm also works with children, adolescents, and their families. Her areas of specialty with this population include school and behavioral issues, exposure to trauma, and adjustment concerns.
In Dr. Primm's role of supportive professional, she employs a compassionate and sensitive approach to psychotherapy that emphasizes your strengths, self-curiosity, and spontaneity. She strives to create a safe, therapeutic space and collaborative process. Dr. Primm specializes in treating adults facing challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, social anxiety, and prenatal/postpartum mental health issues. Dr. Primm also works with children, adolescents, and their families. Her areas of specialty with this population include school and behavioral issues, exposure to trauma, and adjustment concerns.
Tabitha Jirsa
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515 (Online Only)
Your inner critic says things like "Why can't you just stop doing this to yourself? You know this is all your fault." It also slides in with comments like "Why even bother....you're never going to be good enough anyway." and "Look at yourself. Why would anyone want to be with someone like you?" Sometimes you want to scream, and other times you just want to cry. Often, you find yourself missing out on friendships and social events because they don't fit in with your latest eating plan, or you're too down on yourself to be around anyone else. You find yourself feeling angry, lonely, and, sometimes, scared. It's not who you want to be.
Your inner critic says things like "Why can't you just stop doing this to yourself? You know this is all your fault." It also slides in with comments like "Why even bother....you're never going to be good enough anyway." and "Look at yourself. Why would anyone want to be with someone like you?" Sometimes you want to scream, and other times you just want to cry. Often, you find yourself missing out on friendships and social events because they don't fit in with your latest eating plan, or you're too down on yourself to be around anyone else. You find yourself feeling angry, lonely, and, sometimes, scared. It's not who you want to be.
Dr Tamara L Tencer & Associates, PC
Psychologist, PsyD, APIT, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Supervising since 2005, and a previous Director of Training with over 20 years of experience, I consider it a privilege to offer meaningful work for children, adolescents, adults, couples, parents, and families. Through a genuine caregiving, positive lens we provide support to others. Through the relationship-oriented, Inner Humanism approach, we offer an understanding of development across the lifespan. The care individuals receive is characterized by achieving an inner well-being and happiness that remains stable and conflict free regardless of life obstacles, family changes, and daily ups and downs.
Supervising since 2005, and a previous Director of Training with over 20 years of experience, I consider it a privilege to offer meaningful work for children, adolescents, adults, couples, parents, and families. Through a genuine caregiving, positive lens we provide support to others. Through the relationship-oriented, Inner Humanism approach, we offer an understanding of development across the lifespan. The care individuals receive is characterized by achieving an inner well-being and happiness that remains stable and conflict free regardless of life obstacles, family changes, and daily ups and downs.
My therapeutic approach is compassionate, validating, and empathic. I believe that everyone wants to feel heard, understood, valued, and validated and I work with you to gain an understanding of who you are and what you want. I believe therapy is a very personal journey and I strive to ensure every client feels incredible support. I believe that therapy is a healing process. We find the parts of ourselves that need healing to lead us to a better quality of life. I work with all races, sexual orientations, and genders. A favorite quote that I relate to therapy is, "Be messy and complicated and afraid and show up anyway."
My therapeutic approach is compassionate, validating, and empathic. I believe that everyone wants to feel heard, understood, valued, and validated and I work with you to gain an understanding of who you are and what you want. I believe therapy is a very personal journey and I strive to ensure every client feels incredible support. I believe that therapy is a healing process. We find the parts of ourselves that need healing to lead us to a better quality of life. I work with all races, sexual orientations, and genders. A favorite quote that I relate to therapy is, "Be messy and complicated and afraid and show up anyway."
Coping with life's challenges can be difficult. Working with someone who is compassionate and knowledgeable can help to navigate unfamiliar territory. I help clients to draw on their own resources in achieving their goals and assist clients in developing their full potential. 20+ years in working with couples has provided the needed background in helping couples learn new
ways of communicating with and relating to each other.
Certified in EMDR, I also bring expertise to those who have undergone trauma, abuse or neglect,
reprocessing negative beliefs and distressing emotions.
Coping with life's challenges can be difficult. Working with someone who is compassionate and knowledgeable can help to navigate unfamiliar territory. I help clients to draw on their own resources in achieving their goals and assist clients in developing their full potential. 20+ years in working with couples has provided the needed background in helping couples learn new
ways of communicating with and relating to each other.
Certified in EMDR, I also bring expertise to those who have undergone trauma, abuse or neglect,
reprocessing negative beliefs and distressing emotions.
Let's talk! Sessions are confidential, safe and non-judgmental. You can share your most personal concerns. Feeling helpless and stuck? We will get you moving again by talking, offering suggestions, helping you take advantage of your (and my) available resources, and also skills training. Contact me. Please leave a message so I know you're serious (I get many telemarketing calls). I will get back to you asap. I do in-person sessions in Evergreen Park, IL. I do phone sessions from Downers Grove, IL and welcome potential clients from all over the state.
Let's talk! Sessions are confidential, safe and non-judgmental. You can share your most personal concerns. Feeling helpless and stuck? We will get you moving again by talking, offering suggestions, helping you take advantage of your (and my) available resources, and also skills training. Contact me. Please leave a message so I know you're serious (I get many telemarketing calls). I will get back to you asap. I do in-person sessions in Evergreen Park, IL. I do phone sessions from Downers Grove, IL and welcome potential clients from all over the state.
Meghan Cepek
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Downers Grove, IL 60515
I received my Master of Counseling Psychology Degree from Trinity Christian College and continually work to keep myself familiar with new therapies and methods in the field. I will create interventions that are made specifically for a certain person, and are a combination of evidence-based strategies and creative interventions. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and have experience working with a wide range of ages, disorders, and cultural backgrounds.
I received my Master of Counseling Psychology Degree from Trinity Christian College and continually work to keep myself familiar with new therapies and methods in the field. I will create interventions that are made specifically for a certain person, and are a combination of evidence-based strategies and creative interventions. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and have experience working with a wide range of ages, disorders, and cultural backgrounds.
With over a decade of clinical experience, I emphasize the importance of psychoeducation, coping strategies, and mindfulness. I also try to bring an inherent authenticity, trust, directness, and a little bit of humor to foster a secure and welcoming environment to each and every client. Therapy is a challenging, yet warm process that entails self-reflection and honest conversation.
With over a decade of clinical experience, I emphasize the importance of psychoeducation, coping strategies, and mindfulness. I also try to bring an inherent authenticity, trust, directness, and a little bit of humor to foster a secure and welcoming environment to each and every client. Therapy is a challenging, yet warm process that entails self-reflection and honest conversation.
Consulting Psychological Services, PC
Psychologist, PhD, CADC, NLP
Verified Verified
Downers Grove, IL 60516
Valuing client uniqueness means utilizing advanced, empathic interventions for self-acceptance in working through anxiety, panic, depression, trauma and attaining emotional regulation. Rebalancing distorted beliefs assist clients' relief of anger, guilt, shame, self-sabotage. Differentiation & specifically designed working-through processes reflect maximizing unique client traits! Each client is identified as unique in their needs with subjective emotional experiences and cognitive structures requiring specific, individualized treatment plans and strategic interventions. These are tailored to facilitate optimum therapeutic progress.
Valuing client uniqueness means utilizing advanced, empathic interventions for self-acceptance in working through anxiety, panic, depression, trauma and attaining emotional regulation. Rebalancing distorted beliefs assist clients' relief of anger, guilt, shame, self-sabotage. Differentiation & specifically designed working-through processes reflect maximizing unique client traits! Each client is identified as unique in their needs with subjective emotional experiences and cognitive structures requiring specific, individualized treatment plans and strategic interventions. These are tailored to facilitate optimum therapeutic progress.
Solid Foundations Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Are you feeling trapped in a relationship that’s lost its spark? Perhaps what once brought joy now brings frustration and sadness. You’re not alone. Many couples find themselves in this situation, facing communication breakdowns, conflicts, loss of intimacy and a sense of disconnection. But here’s the good news: You don’t have to stay stuck in this cycle of discontent. You deserve a relationship that fulfills you, where your needs are understood and met. Our dedicated team of therapists specializes in guiding individuals and couples just like you toward greater satisfaction and harmony in their relationships.
Are you feeling trapped in a relationship that’s lost its spark? Perhaps what once brought joy now brings frustration and sadness. You’re not alone. Many couples find themselves in this situation, facing communication breakdowns, conflicts, loss of intimacy and a sense of disconnection. But here’s the good news: You don’t have to stay stuck in this cycle of discontent. You deserve a relationship that fulfills you, where your needs are understood and met. Our dedicated team of therapists specializes in guiding individuals and couples just like you toward greater satisfaction and harmony in their relationships.
In therapy, I enjoy collaborating with clients to increase their self-knowledge and utilize their strengths to facilitate change towards living a more rewarding and fulfilling life. I am committed to identifying and implementing an individualized approach for each client to support them in achieving their therapeutic goals. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults using an integrative therapeutic approach, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills.
In therapy, I enjoy collaborating with clients to increase their self-knowledge and utilize their strengths to facilitate change towards living a more rewarding and fulfilling life. I am committed to identifying and implementing an individualized approach for each client to support them in achieving their therapeutic goals. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults using an integrative therapeutic approach, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills.
Gabrielle Monreal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515 (Online Only)
Through my personal journey of seeking relief from my own mental and physical health challenges, I discovered alternative healing approaches that have greatly influenced my work as a clinician. I particularly excel in working with individuals who are motivated and curious about uncovering the root causes of their self-sabotaging behaviors. I also have experience supporting individuals with various forms of anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder and related conditions.
Through my personal journey of seeking relief from my own mental and physical health challenges, I discovered alternative healing approaches that have greatly influenced my work as a clinician. I particularly excel in working with individuals who are motivated and curious about uncovering the root causes of their self-sabotaging behaviors. I also have experience supporting individuals with various forms of anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder and related conditions.
Kaitlyn “Kat” Evans (She They)
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC , Intern
Verified Verified
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Do you feel like you are just barely surviving in life? Does your child show some signs of anxiety and struggle to socialize with others? Or maybe you have gone through a traumatic experience in your past that lingers in the present and keeps you from feeling like yourself. If you resonate with any of these and don’t know what to do, I could be the therapist for you. I like to think that the bravest thing a person can do is ask for help. Although life inevitably comes with its hardships, it does not have to be an endless experience consisting of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and past traumas constantly coming to the surface.
Do you feel like you are just barely surviving in life? Does your child show some signs of anxiety and struggle to socialize with others? Or maybe you have gone through a traumatic experience in your past that lingers in the present and keeps you from feeling like yourself. If you resonate with any of these and don’t know what to do, I could be the therapist for you. I like to think that the bravest thing a person can do is ask for help. Although life inevitably comes with its hardships, it does not have to be an endless experience consisting of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and past traumas constantly coming to the surface.
As human beings we learn, develop meaning, and create a sense of purpose through each other and the relationships we form. In the same spirit I believe the therapeutic process is driven by the relationship formed between the client and the therapist. This is why my approach in therapy is guided by the question - "How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for their personal growth?" I strive to create an empathic, nonjudgmental atmosphere where you feel safe and empowered to work toward personal growth and creating lasting change; forming trust and leaning toward vulnerability.
As human beings we learn, develop meaning, and create a sense of purpose through each other and the relationships we form. In the same spirit I believe the therapeutic process is driven by the relationship formed between the client and the therapist. This is why my approach in therapy is guided by the question - "How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for their personal growth?" I strive to create an empathic, nonjudgmental atmosphere where you feel safe and empowered to work toward personal growth and creating lasting change; forming trust and leaning toward vulnerability.
Sarah L Oberholz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downers Grove, IL 60515 (Online Only)
I love working with clients who may be experiencing anxiety or depression but are looking to make a positive change. My clients are eager to learn new techniques or strategies that will help them improve in these areas. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed, and anxious about what has happened in their lives. With the right tools and support from a therapist, their goal of living a more balanced life can be achieved.
I love working with clients who may be experiencing anxiety or depression but are looking to make a positive change. My clients are eager to learn new techniques or strategies that will help them improve in these areas. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed, and anxious about what has happened in their lives. With the right tools and support from a therapist, their goal of living a more balanced life can be achieved.
Sabrina Albert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Although there are times when we feel broken, hopeless, and unsure of the future, there is hope. As a therapist, I provide a safe environment for you to process your vulnerabilities, expand your coping skills and begin to heal. As a psychodynamic therapist, my approach emphasizes the unconscious mind, therapeutic interpretation and early childhood experiences. I help you better understand the unconscious forces which impact your current thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I'm an Internal Family Systems informed clinician and can help you identify your protective inner parts. I practice from an anti-racist & anti-oppressive lens.
Although there are times when we feel broken, hopeless, and unsure of the future, there is hope. As a therapist, I provide a safe environment for you to process your vulnerabilities, expand your coping skills and begin to heal. As a psychodynamic therapist, my approach emphasizes the unconscious mind, therapeutic interpretation and early childhood experiences. I help you better understand the unconscious forces which impact your current thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I'm an Internal Family Systems informed clinician and can help you identify your protective inner parts. I practice from an anti-racist & anti-oppressive lens.
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