In Person Therapists in Saint Charles, IL
Therapy ( in person + remote) is conducted within a safe, kind, supportive and nonjudgmental environment wherein you always have the option to make choices best for you.
WHEN LIFE CHANGES OR NEEDS TO CHANGE, you want to figure out what this means for you and those around you - especially during times of crisis, when you simply feel stuck, or when overwhelmed by more than one problem. I work very successfully with adults and teens to tackle difficult problems - including LIFE TRANSITIONS AND RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES OF ALL TYPES whether partner, parent/teen, professional or personal - and help you gently move through any deeply felt emotions of loss, frustration, or anger. I help you navigate through tough periods of stress, sadness, depression, and/or crippling anxiety symptoms - and guide you to enjoy renewed hope.
Therapy ( in person + remote) is conducted within a safe, kind, supportive and nonjudgmental environment wherein you always have the option to make choices best for you.
WHEN LIFE CHANGES OR NEEDS TO CHANGE, you want to figure out what this means for you and those around you - especially during times of crisis, when you simply feel stuck, or when overwhelmed by more than one problem. I work very successfully with adults and teens to tackle difficult problems - including LIFE TRANSITIONS AND RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES OF ALL TYPES whether partner, parent/teen, professional or personal - and help you gently move through any deeply felt emotions of loss, frustration, or anger. I help you navigate through tough periods of stress, sadness, depression, and/or crippling anxiety symptoms - and guide you to enjoy renewed hope.
Jill Thorson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Charles, IL 60175
I see counseling as a space where we can collaborate towards your goals for therapy- whether that’s processing current challenges, recovering from past trauma, or exploring your future. I received my Master’s Degree in Social Work from Dominican University and for the past decade I have continued to discover new methods to assist my clients.
I see counseling as a space where we can collaborate towards your goals for therapy- whether that’s processing current challenges, recovering from past trauma, or exploring your future. I received my Master’s Degree in Social Work from Dominican University and for the past decade I have continued to discover new methods to assist my clients.
Alexa Nicole Talarico
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60174
I work with teenage, young adult, and adult clients looking to work on managing their symptoms related to depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, life transitions, and other mood and thought disorders.
I work with teenage, young adult, and adult clients looking to work on managing their symptoms related to depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, life transitions, and other mood and thought disorders.
David Efken @ St. Charles Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Charles, IL 60174
I enjoy working with clients who are dealing with the understandable stress, uncertainty and confusion (often anxiety and/depression) that often accompany major life changes and transitions. These can be related to normal developmental stages and life transitions, but often occur due to unexpected disruptions - serious medical issues, job loss, relationship distress and endings, and many others. I like to serve individuals who are experiencing an existential crisis of meaning and help them find solid footing for where they are at NOW in their lives. I provide marriage and couples therapy using both EFT and the Gottman method.
I enjoy working with clients who are dealing with the understandable stress, uncertainty and confusion (often anxiety and/depression) that often accompany major life changes and transitions. These can be related to normal developmental stages and life transitions, but often occur due to unexpected disruptions - serious medical issues, job loss, relationship distress and endings, and many others. I like to serve individuals who are experiencing an existential crisis of meaning and help them find solid footing for where they are at NOW in their lives. I provide marriage and couples therapy using both EFT and the Gottman method.
For over a decade I have worked with Adult and Adolescent Patients coping with various Life Challenges. I maintain a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship with my Patients as they negotiate their identified challenge areas. Specific areas of focus within my practice are Life Stage Challenges; Grief and Loss; Fertility and Postpartum; and Anxiety and Depression. Over the last five years, I have incorporated Animal Assisted Psychotherapy with my Canine Co-therapists. While not all sessions are appropriate for Animal Assisted Psychotherapy, the addition of Canine Co-therapists has been met with positive feedback.
For over a decade I have worked with Adult and Adolescent Patients coping with various Life Challenges. I maintain a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship with my Patients as they negotiate their identified challenge areas. Specific areas of focus within my practice are Life Stage Challenges; Grief and Loss; Fertility and Postpartum; and Anxiety and Depression. Over the last five years, I have incorporated Animal Assisted Psychotherapy with my Canine Co-therapists. While not all sessions are appropriate for Animal Assisted Psychotherapy, the addition of Canine Co-therapists has been met with positive feedback.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in a range of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, perinatal mental health, as well as general stress management, conflict resolution and adjustment disorders. I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families. I practice from a client-centered approach adding in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) skills based activities to create an individual and tailored approach to my clients.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in a range of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, perinatal mental health, as well as general stress management, conflict resolution and adjustment disorders. I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families. I practice from a client-centered approach adding in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) skills based activities to create an individual and tailored approach to my clients.
Courtney Van Acker @ St Charles Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Charles, IL 60174
Being able to discuss your current challenges and roadblocks to living as the best version of yourself in a safe, compassionate, comfortable environment is the basis of growth and success in therapy. As a counselor, I strive to provide a space where you are shown unconditional support, encouragement, and help as you navigate your own journey towards healing and restoration. I've worked with individuals struggling with many mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, eating disorders, and relationship problems. I utilize an eclectic approach when working with clients, choosing therapeutic
Being able to discuss your current challenges and roadblocks to living as the best version of yourself in a safe, compassionate, comfortable environment is the basis of growth and success in therapy. As a counselor, I strive to provide a space where you are shown unconditional support, encouragement, and help as you navigate your own journey towards healing and restoration. I've worked with individuals struggling with many mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, eating disorders, and relationship problems. I utilize an eclectic approach when working with clients, choosing therapeutic
I specialize in women's mental health, including but not limited to, anxiety, OCD and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health therapist, through Postpartum Support International. Providing therapy to women who are struggling during pregnancy, postpartum and infertility and loss is a main focus of my treatment. I also hold certifications in both domestic violence and sexual assault crisis intervention. Additionally, I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), effective for both anxiety and OCD.
I specialize in women's mental health, including but not limited to, anxiety, OCD and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health therapist, through Postpartum Support International. Providing therapy to women who are struggling during pregnancy, postpartum and infertility and loss is a main focus of my treatment. I also hold certifications in both domestic violence and sexual assault crisis intervention. Additionally, I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), effective for both anxiety and OCD.
I believe that therapy works best as a process of uncovering our truest selves. Oftentimes life hands us burdens of stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and pain that weigh us down and make it difficult to encounter the world in ways that we would like. I believe each individual has a unique and important story to tell, and I find joy in walking alongside clients as they begin to peel away the layers of life’s burdens to uncover the light of their authentic selves. I strive to offer a safe space for clients to author a personal narrative that feels genuine, and I operate from a gentle, trauma-informed, strengths-based perspective.
I believe that therapy works best as a process of uncovering our truest selves. Oftentimes life hands us burdens of stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and pain that weigh us down and make it difficult to encounter the world in ways that we would like. I believe each individual has a unique and important story to tell, and I find joy in walking alongside clients as they begin to peel away the layers of life’s burdens to uncover the light of their authentic selves. I strive to offer a safe space for clients to author a personal narrative that feels genuine, and I operate from a gentle, trauma-informed, strengths-based perspective.
My ideal client is someone navigating life's overwhelming demands, much like I've experienced myself. They might feel misunderstood, struggling to express emotions and communicate their needs effectively. I envision working with individuals or couples facing issues with depression, anxiety, or relationship challenges. They seek guidance to understand themselves better, manage their mental health, and improve communication for a more balanced life. Their goal, much like mine, is to achieve mental and emotional wellness, nurture healthier relationships, and gain empowerment in navigating life's complexities.
My ideal client is someone navigating life's overwhelming demands, much like I've experienced myself. They might feel misunderstood, struggling to express emotions and communicate their needs effectively. I envision working with individuals or couples facing issues with depression, anxiety, or relationship challenges. They seek guidance to understand themselves better, manage their mental health, and improve communication for a more balanced life. Their goal, much like mine, is to achieve mental and emotional wellness, nurture healthier relationships, and gain empowerment in navigating life's complexities.
I have created a supportive environment that services clients that struggle with all facets of eating disorders that include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, emotional eating and pre and post bariatric clients while addressing the mood components that co-occur with disordered eating. When struggling with disordered eating it is difficult to find treatment that will fit your needs wherever you are on your journey. If you are new to treatment, or continuing on your treatment journey I offer individual and group services to meet you where you are at. Additional treatment is offered for sleep disorders that include insomnia.
I have created a supportive environment that services clients that struggle with all facets of eating disorders that include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, emotional eating and pre and post bariatric clients while addressing the mood components that co-occur with disordered eating. When struggling with disordered eating it is difficult to find treatment that will fit your needs wherever you are on your journey. If you are new to treatment, or continuing on your treatment journey I offer individual and group services to meet you where you are at. Additional treatment is offered for sleep disorders that include insomnia.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Saint Charles, IL 60174
Quite honestly, life can suck. You have all these problems and no space or time to breathe. Therapy is not just solving those immediate problems, but working to create lifelong stability through coping skills and tools. Whether you have relational stress with a loved one, or just general life stress and anxiety, therapy can be a great way to work through all that. I work with clients to create healthy, lifelong coping skills and release unwanted burdens from their lives. My goal is to support clients where they are while challenging them through therapy to grow into who they want to be.
Quite honestly, life can suck. You have all these problems and no space or time to breathe. Therapy is not just solving those immediate problems, but working to create lifelong stability through coping skills and tools. Whether you have relational stress with a loved one, or just general life stress and anxiety, therapy can be a great way to work through all that. I work with clients to create healthy, lifelong coping skills and release unwanted burdens from their lives. My goal is to support clients where they are while challenging them through therapy to grow into who they want to be.
Andrea Canlas
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60174
I help clients experience emotions without feeling controlled by them so clients can make decisions with more ease, be productive and enjoy life. Understanding how to live better in our bodies, helps us live better in our lives and relationships. Anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, attachment ruptures, mood disorders, relationship struggles, and generally just growing up, all impact our nervous system and our thoughts. Being human is hard, and sometimes we need extra support.
I help clients experience emotions without feeling controlled by them so clients can make decisions with more ease, be productive and enjoy life. Understanding how to live better in our bodies, helps us live better in our lives and relationships. Anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, attachment ruptures, mood disorders, relationship struggles, and generally just growing up, all impact our nervous system and our thoughts. Being human is hard, and sometimes we need extra support.
Sarah has extensive experience treating binge eating/disordered eating, addiction, anxiety, depression and PTSD. Sarah's biggest passion is helping client's affected by narcissism in childhood or in adult relationships that involve gas lighting, scapegoating or avoidant patterns of the narcissist's enabler that keep an individual stuck or apologizing for reasons thought to be out of one's control. Sarah is focused on those who are motivated for change by teaching the importance of boundaries w/out guilt and refocusing on items such as lifestyle choices, expectations, non negotiables and consequences.
Sarah has extensive experience treating binge eating/disordered eating, addiction, anxiety, depression and PTSD. Sarah's biggest passion is helping client's affected by narcissism in childhood or in adult relationships that involve gas lighting, scapegoating or avoidant patterns of the narcissist's enabler that keep an individual stuck or apologizing for reasons thought to be out of one's control. Sarah is focused on those who are motivated for change by teaching the importance of boundaries w/out guilt and refocusing on items such as lifestyle choices, expectations, non negotiables and consequences.
I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and families in outpatient, residential, and school settings. I provide psychotherapy as well as psychological testing if needed. I completed my post-doctoral training working with children and adolescents on the Autistic Spectrum including those with sensory integration issues, co-morbid ADHD, and learning disorders. What makes me unique is that I have also worked with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders (e.g., anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ODD, OCD, ADHD, conduct disorder, and PTSD). I am particularly interested in women's issues and family therapy. I am also fluent in Polish.
I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and families in outpatient, residential, and school settings. I provide psychotherapy as well as psychological testing if needed. I completed my post-doctoral training working with children and adolescents on the Autistic Spectrum including those with sensory integration issues, co-morbid ADHD, and learning disorders. What makes me unique is that I have also worked with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders (e.g., anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ODD, OCD, ADHD, conduct disorder, and PTSD). I am particularly interested in women's issues and family therapy. I am also fluent in Polish.
Joel Filmore
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Charles, IL 60175
Finding the right therapist can transform your life. As a dedicated mental health professional, I believe in the power of counseling because I've experienced its profound impact firsthand. My journey wasn't easy, but through dedication and change, I discovered a path to personal growth and fulfillment. I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.
Finding the right therapist can transform your life. As a dedicated mental health professional, I believe in the power of counseling because I've experienced its profound impact firsthand. My journey wasn't easy, but through dedication and change, I discovered a path to personal growth and fulfillment. I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.
Alison Aschenbach @ St Charles Counseling
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP, LP, APIT
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60174
Looking for a nonjudgmental therapist who can help you heal and grow in a safe space? I can help you replace old thought patterns and coping mechanisms with ones that will be more effective in your current circumstances, leading to a more fulfilling life. I see each therapy or testing session as an act of great trust by the client to let me into your world. I approach therapy from a Relational-Cultural model, integrating your values, history, personality, and strengths with what we learn from our time together. Let's work together to take those next steps toward a life worth living.
Looking for a nonjudgmental therapist who can help you heal and grow in a safe space? I can help you replace old thought patterns and coping mechanisms with ones that will be more effective in your current circumstances, leading to a more fulfilling life. I see each therapy or testing session as an act of great trust by the client to let me into your world. I approach therapy from a Relational-Cultural model, integrating your values, history, personality, and strengths with what we learn from our time together. Let's work together to take those next steps toward a life worth living.
Hello! My name is Crystal Villegas (she/her/hers). I began my career in Phoenix, Arizona soon after graduating and took a huge leap of faith in 2020 and moved to the amazing city of Chicago where I have continued my career as a bilingual Spanish-speaking counselor. I have a background in social work, where I have worked primarily in child protective services, foster care, and adoptions. I also received my Crisis Intervention and Victimology Certifications in 2013, which allowed me the opportunity to work alongside law enforcement in the victim services department in Tucson, Arizona.
Hello! My name is Crystal Villegas (she/her/hers). I began my career in Phoenix, Arizona soon after graduating and took a huge leap of faith in 2020 and moved to the amazing city of Chicago where I have continued my career as a bilingual Spanish-speaking counselor. I have a background in social work, where I have worked primarily in child protective services, foster care, and adoptions. I also received my Crisis Intervention and Victimology Certifications in 2013, which allowed me the opportunity to work alongside law enforcement in the victim services department in Tucson, Arizona.
Taking the first step takes a lot of courage. Wherever you are on your journey to a more authentic, healthy you, I can help. My warm, caring approach combines compassion, trust, and strength-based practices to provide a safe, judgment-free environment for individuals and families to learn and grow. Together, we can set short/long term goals, identify negative thought and behavior patterns, develop a variety of coping skills, and gain new insight with each session. I provide services to children, adolescents, and adults. I also offer group sessions. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, mood disorders etc.
Taking the first step takes a lot of courage. Wherever you are on your journey to a more authentic, healthy you, I can help. My warm, caring approach combines compassion, trust, and strength-based practices to provide a safe, judgment-free environment for individuals and families to learn and grow. Together, we can set short/long term goals, identify negative thought and behavior patterns, develop a variety of coping skills, and gain new insight with each session. I provide services to children, adolescents, and adults. I also offer group sessions. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, mood disorders etc.
Hello, I am glad you are reaching out for help. I am currently taking clients and have experience with the following: anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, parenting struggles, childhood academic struggles. My goal is to help clients feel heard, understood, and like they have someone in their corner. I want to help clients find ways to manage their mental health in a healthy way.
Hello, I am glad you are reaching out for help. I am currently taking clients and have experience with the following: anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, parenting struggles, childhood academic struggles. My goal is to help clients feel heard, understood, and like they have someone in their corner. I want to help clients find ways to manage their mental health in a healthy way.
