Therapists in Lisle, IL
Amber LeFevour, LMFT, Site Director, completed her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northern Illinois University. My focus has always been on children and families. My experiences working with foster care and international adoption clients has helped me learn to think on my feet and be flexible with whatever is brought into session. I have also had significant experience working with couples experiencing affairs. I use humor and playfulness to connect with clients, while being practical and down to earth. I also have a growing interest in spirituality, Transpersonal Psychology, and extra sensory experiences.
Amber LeFevour, LMFT, Site Director, completed her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northern Illinois University. My focus has always been on children and families. My experiences working with foster care and international adoption clients has helped me learn to think on my feet and be flexible with whatever is brought into session. I have also had significant experience working with couples experiencing affairs. I use humor and playfulness to connect with clients, while being practical and down to earth. I also have a growing interest in spirituality, Transpersonal Psychology, and extra sensory experiences.
Dr. Feuer is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Health Psychology at IPD/DMG. She completed the majority of her clinical training in medical hospitals and outpatient settings. She additionally works as an adjunct faculty member for the PsyD Clinical Psychology program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Feuer’s areas of expertise include adults (18+) living with chronic medical illnesses, and has particular experience with clients diagnosed with cancer, cardiovascular, and transplant-related diagnoses. She also has experience working with caregivers of individuals living with chronic illness.
Dr. Feuer is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Health Psychology at IPD/DMG. She completed the majority of her clinical training in medical hospitals and outpatient settings. She additionally works as an adjunct faculty member for the PsyD Clinical Psychology program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Feuer’s areas of expertise include adults (18+) living with chronic medical illnesses, and has particular experience with clients diagnosed with cancer, cardiovascular, and transplant-related diagnoses. She also has experience working with caregivers of individuals living with chronic illness.
Laura Hill, LMFT, empowers her clients to feel confident to create the change they want in their lives. Her therapy approach is empathetic, non-judgmental, collaborative, and catered to match specific needs. Laura received both an undergraduate degree and graduate degree from Northern Illinois University. She also earned a graduate certificate in trauma-informed counseling and is a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator, a premarital counseling program. In therapy, Laura uses Bowen Family Systems, Attachment Theory, and a trauma-informed approach in a safe and relaxing environment.
Laura Hill, LMFT, empowers her clients to feel confident to create the change they want in their lives. Her therapy approach is empathetic, non-judgmental, collaborative, and catered to match specific needs. Laura received both an undergraduate degree and graduate degree from Northern Illinois University. She also earned a graduate certificate in trauma-informed counseling and is a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator, a premarital counseling program. In therapy, Laura uses Bowen Family Systems, Attachment Theory, and a trauma-informed approach in a safe and relaxing environment.
As a therapist and Director of Angie's place, I look forward to working with the brave individuals I serve. From my personal and professional experience, I value what it means to offer my clients a safe space of discretion and compassion. One that allows them to say what they need to say, how they need to say it, and to trust that they can leave it here in absolute confidentiality. My goal is to provide first responders and veterans, a direct and client-centered environment that includes an open yet goal-oriented plan of direction for healing.
As a therapist and Director of Angie's place, I look forward to working with the brave individuals I serve. From my personal and professional experience, I value what it means to offer my clients a safe space of discretion and compassion. One that allows them to say what they need to say, how they need to say it, and to trust that they can leave it here in absolute confidentiality. My goal is to provide first responders and veterans, a direct and client-centered environment that includes an open yet goal-oriented plan of direction for healing.
Shannon believes the therapy process begins with providing a safe nonjudgmental environment to help people feel comfortable sharing their feelings, thoughts and experiences and through this an interactive, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship is developed. You learn to see your value and gain a greater sense of self to help add meaning and fulfillment to your life. Some days are hard, tearful even and some days, we find moments of laughter.
Shannon believes the therapy process begins with providing a safe nonjudgmental environment to help people feel comfortable sharing their feelings, thoughts and experiences and through this an interactive, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship is developed. You learn to see your value and gain a greater sense of self to help add meaning and fulfillment to your life. Some days are hard, tearful even and some days, we find moments of laughter.
Kristen Jopes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2020. She received her Master's Degree in Social Work from DePaul University and her B.S. in Psychology from Illinois State University. Kristen's clinical experience includes working with adolescents, young adults, and older adults as well as external experience working with children and adolescents through athletic coaching. Her clinical experience consists of working within the community environment as well as a behavioral health hospital.
Kristen Jopes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2020. She received her Master's Degree in Social Work from DePaul University and her B.S. in Psychology from Illinois State University. Kristen's clinical experience includes working with adolescents, young adults, and older adults as well as external experience working with children and adolescents through athletic coaching. Her clinical experience consists of working within the community environment as well as a behavioral health hospital.
Kristen Melchiori has a wealth of experience working with clients in a variety of levels of care. Having worked in foster care, therapeutic day school, substance abuse residential, and community mental health, she is able to help clients navigate complex external systems. She is adept at handling crisis situations and helping clients manage the most difficult times in their lives. She uses a trauma informed approach to help individuals make new meaning in their lives and find their personal path to success.
Kristen Melchiori has a wealth of experience working with clients in a variety of levels of care. Having worked in foster care, therapeutic day school, substance abuse residential, and community mental health, she is able to help clients navigate complex external systems. She is adept at handling crisis situations and helping clients manage the most difficult times in their lives. She uses a trauma informed approach to help individuals make new meaning in their lives and find their personal path to success.
Kayla Pape, LPC, teaches clients how to adapt, cope, and manage symptoms. She knows not everyone responds to every approach or intervention, so she's flexible in her sessions and focuses on finding the best treatment plan for results. Kayla supports both children and adults, but she especially enjoys play and art therapy for kids. She provides treatment for anxiety, behavioral issues, attention issues, trauma, grief, and more. In therapy, Kayla does not treat clients like they are broken and need to be fixed. She focuses on adaptive styles of coping and symptom management and teaches clients what to do when feeling their feelings.
Kayla Pape, LPC, teaches clients how to adapt, cope, and manage symptoms. She knows not everyone responds to every approach or intervention, so she's flexible in her sessions and focuses on finding the best treatment plan for results. Kayla supports both children and adults, but she especially enjoys play and art therapy for kids. She provides treatment for anxiety, behavioral issues, attention issues, trauma, grief, and more. In therapy, Kayla does not treat clients like they are broken and need to be fixed. She focuses on adaptive styles of coping and symptom management and teaches clients what to do when feeling their feelings.
Danielle Pincente, LCPC, believes creating a safe and comfortable environment for clients is the most important aspect of counseling. She first focuses on making sure clients feel heard, understood and accepted, and then works to challenge the struggles they are facing. She finds building a strong rapport with clients creates a therapeutic alliance that makes significant progress. Danielle earned both an undergraduate and graduate degree from Eastern Illinois University, and she is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Adler University.
Danielle Pincente, LCPC, believes creating a safe and comfortable environment for clients is the most important aspect of counseling. She first focuses on making sure clients feel heard, understood and accepted, and then works to challenge the struggles they are facing. She finds building a strong rapport with clients creates a therapeutic alliance that makes significant progress. Danielle earned both an undergraduate and graduate degree from Eastern Illinois University, and she is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Adler University.
Camille Ellimac-Raheem is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. She graduated from Seton Hall University with an M. A. in Professional Counseling and is currently pursuing her Ph. D in Counseling & Psychological Studies. Camille is passionate about helping clients create goals and action plans to navigate life's challenges. In order to have an effective therapeutic relationship with clients, it is imperative that the client and Camille work collaboratively in order for the client to achieve their therapeutic goals.
Camille Ellimac-Raheem is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. She graduated from Seton Hall University with an M. A. in Professional Counseling and is currently pursuing her Ph. D in Counseling & Psychological Studies. Camille is passionate about helping clients create goals and action plans to navigate life's challenges. In order to have an effective therapeutic relationship with clients, it is imperative that the client and Camille work collaboratively in order for the client to achieve their therapeutic goals.
James Hutto IV is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. He earned a Master's in Clinical Psychology at Benedictine University. James works to use a client-centered therapeutic approach as a basis for working with clients, but also employs other techniques from approaches like cognitive-behavior therapy and positive psychotherapy. James works to be a culturally competent counselor and enjoys working with individuals from a variety of different backgrounds. He looks forward to collaborating with clients in the future. In his free time, James enjoys reading, playing board games with his family, and bowling.
James Hutto IV is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. He earned a Master's in Clinical Psychology at Benedictine University. James works to use a client-centered therapeutic approach as a basis for working with clients, but also employs other techniques from approaches like cognitive-behavior therapy and positive psychotherapy. James works to be a culturally competent counselor and enjoys working with individuals from a variety of different backgrounds. He looks forward to collaborating with clients in the future. In his free time, James enjoys reading, playing board games with his family, and bowling.
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Dr. Rachel Hughes is a Psychologist in Illinois who has been practicing since 2016. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from California Baptist University, a Master’s Degree from Azusa Pacific University, and a Doctorate Degree from Azusa Pacific University. Dr. Hughes has experience working with a range of people from diverse backgrounds. She typically works with children, adolescents, and young adults. Most of her experience comes from a trauma background, specifically child abuse and sexual assault, but also with a wide range of childhood and adolescent diagnoses and symptoms. Dr.
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Cecilia Davis's approach is to develop a partnership based on trust, non-judgement and genuineness with each person. Cecilia believes that natural conversations where validation and encouragement are provided can lead to meaningful and long-lasting growth. She is very personable and enjoys providing psychoeducation, sharing useful skills and, when needed, challenging perspectives. Cecilia enjoys working with teens, adults and a multicultural population and believes it's important that each person takes charge of their treatment and an active role in their own journey.
Cecilia Davis's approach is to develop a partnership based on trust, non-judgement and genuineness with each person. Cecilia believes that natural conversations where validation and encouragement are provided can lead to meaningful and long-lasting growth. She is very personable and enjoys providing psychoeducation, sharing useful skills and, when needed, challenging perspectives. Cecilia enjoys working with teens, adults and a multicultural population and believes it's important that each person takes charge of their treatment and an active role in their own journey.
Who Are You? Have you been living your life as if everyone's opinion of you matters more than your own? Are you influenced or pressured to "go along to get along" by others who use bully-like tactics and manipulations to get their own way? Or do you wear so many masks for other people that one day you find that you have lost your own identity? The time for living your life for others is over! With nurturance & support free from judgment, I help women realize and tell their truths so that they can discover & embrace their true authentic selves.
Who Are You? Have you been living your life as if everyone's opinion of you matters more than your own? Are you influenced or pressured to "go along to get along" by others who use bully-like tactics and manipulations to get their own way? Or do you wear so many masks for other people that one day you find that you have lost your own identity? The time for living your life for others is over! With nurturance & support free from judgment, I help women realize and tell their truths so that they can discover & embrace their true authentic selves.
Life is complex. It may seem more complicated and terrifying than we might like, but it does not have to feel overwhelming. I want to help you find the skills and insight for you to thrive. Each person is unique and it is important to me to work collaboratively with you to develop a plan that will best fit your needs. I want to help you feel more in control and grounded.
Life is complex. It may seem more complicated and terrifying than we might like, but it does not have to feel overwhelming. I want to help you find the skills and insight for you to thrive. Each person is unique and it is important to me to work collaboratively with you to develop a plan that will best fit your needs. I want to help you feel more in control and grounded.
Counseling research studies consistently state that one of the biggest factors for growth and healing are strongly connected to the relationship between you and your therapist. I take a compassionate and collaborative approach with my clients as we work through the life struggles and circumstances while drawing upon your unique strengths with multi-faceted, evidence-based practices. I firmly believe that we do the best we can even when we don't do or act how we wish. My relationship with clients is one of trust, collaboration and building insights and skills that lead to new, life-enhancing experiences.
Counseling research studies consistently state that one of the biggest factors for growth and healing are strongly connected to the relationship between you and your therapist. I take a compassionate and collaborative approach with my clients as we work through the life struggles and circumstances while drawing upon your unique strengths with multi-faceted, evidence-based practices. I firmly believe that we do the best we can even when we don't do or act how we wish. My relationship with clients is one of trust, collaboration and building insights and skills that lead to new, life-enhancing experiences.
Life sometimes gives us lemons. It is up to us to turn it into lemonade. While change is good, it certainly can be hard. The journey toward self-fulfillment is best done with someone who can provide you with support and guidance. It would be a pleasure and a privilege to go on this journey with you. My aim is to collaborate with you to find solutions to problems, and to help you make the changes that are necessary to allow you to live a fulfilling life.
Life sometimes gives us lemons. It is up to us to turn it into lemonade. While change is good, it certainly can be hard. The journey toward self-fulfillment is best done with someone who can provide you with support and guidance. It would be a pleasure and a privilege to go on this journey with you. My aim is to collaborate with you to find solutions to problems, and to help you make the changes that are necessary to allow you to live a fulfilling life.
I focus on issues including, relationships, marriage, divorce, parenting, anxiety, depression, and a variety of addictions. I also specialize in working with parents of teenagers and adolescents. I often use sports analogies and lessons to address issues such as self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and school performance. In addition to working with adults and teenagers, I work with couples focusing on conflict resolution, effective communication, parenting and other life transitions.
I focus on issues including, relationships, marriage, divorce, parenting, anxiety, depression, and a variety of addictions. I also specialize in working with parents of teenagers and adolescents. I often use sports analogies and lessons to address issues such as self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and school performance. In addition to working with adults and teenagers, I work with couples focusing on conflict resolution, effective communication, parenting and other life transitions.
Dr. Sandra Carey
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lisle, IL 60532
Not accepting new clients
There is hope. There is help. At the Center for Vitality and Balance we hold ground and create space to help you heal, grow and become. Time is taken to hear your whole story and help create insight into how to release the pain of your current experience and move towards a more vital and balanced relationship with yourself, others, and the world around you.
There is hope. There is help. At the Center for Vitality and Balance we hold ground and create space to help you heal, grow and become. Time is taken to hear your whole story and help create insight into how to release the pain of your current experience and move towards a more vital and balanced relationship with yourself, others, and the world around you.
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.
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Number of Therapists in Lisle, IL
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Lisle, IL who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 93% | Depression |
| 76% | Relationship Issues |
| 72% | Grief |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 67% | Self Esteem |
| 65% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 98% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 73% | Aetna |
| 73% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Lisle, IL see their clients
| 91% | In Person and Online | |
| 9% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 18% | Male |