Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapists in Wheaton, IL
Aya Hassan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wheaton, IL 60187
I have experience in a variety of settings such as public schools, private practice, and also telehealth. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar, stress management, family issues, anger management, etc. The first step in the therapeutic journey can be a bit frightening for many individuals.
I have experience in a variety of settings such as public schools, private practice, and also telehealth. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar, stress management, family issues, anger management, etc. The first step in the therapeutic journey can be a bit frightening for many individuals.
Life has many difficulties, and having someone there to walk with you through them can be invaluable. Many of my clients are adolescent individuals diagnosed with a developmental disorder or struggling with emotional issues. They need help managing their work and improving their mood. They may want to develop stronger relationships, improve their grades and work through communication difficulties with the adults in their life. They might also be looking for their purpose and need help developing their personal values. I can treat a diverse group of individuals in many different circumstances.
Life has many difficulties, and having someone there to walk with you through them can be invaluable. Many of my clients are adolescent individuals diagnosed with a developmental disorder or struggling with emotional issues. They need help managing their work and improving their mood. They may want to develop stronger relationships, improve their grades and work through communication difficulties with the adults in their life. They might also be looking for their purpose and need help developing their personal values. I can treat a diverse group of individuals in many different circumstances.
I specialize in the treatment of behavioral health disorders for motivated clients who are interested in collaborating and working to attain their goals. We will work together, primarily focused on the current situation and its solution, rather than the past. Through scientifically- supported methods, we will concentrate on your views and beliefs about your life, and how they are tied to your behaviors and emotions.
I specialize in the treatment of behavioral health disorders for motivated clients who are interested in collaborating and working to attain their goals. We will work together, primarily focused on the current situation and its solution, rather than the past. Through scientifically- supported methods, we will concentrate on your views and beliefs about your life, and how they are tied to your behaviors and emotions.
Heather Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Wheaton, IL 60189
I graduated from Benedictine University in 2018 with a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology. Specializing in children and adolescent therapy, I have experience working with individuals experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, stress, grief, and trauma. I have recently developed an interest in working with couples and find that to be very meaningful. Whether it is topics of identity or communication, I am here to help!
I graduated from Benedictine University in 2018 with a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology. Specializing in children and adolescent therapy, I have experience working with individuals experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, stress, grief, and trauma. I have recently developed an interest in working with couples and find that to be very meaningful. Whether it is topics of identity or communication, I am here to help!
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The decision to come to therapy can be an intimidating one. You know your experiences and how they impacted you, but what’s next? Experiencing issues with self-worth, self-esteem, strained relationships, or questioning your identity can be overwhelming and exhausting, leading to lack of confidence, uncertainty, indecision, and feeling stuck. Traumatic events can cause you to feel like you aren't able to move forward in life. Feeling misunderstood can be isolating. Managing it all alone is brutal; however, you do not have to go through this alone! Therapy can be freeing and life-changing when working with the right therapist.
The decision to come to therapy can be an intimidating one. You know your experiences and how they impacted you, but what’s next? Experiencing issues with self-worth, self-esteem, strained relationships, or questioning your identity can be overwhelming and exhausting, leading to lack of confidence, uncertainty, indecision, and feeling stuck. Traumatic events can cause you to feel like you aren't able to move forward in life. Feeling misunderstood can be isolating. Managing it all alone is brutal; however, you do not have to go through this alone! Therapy can be freeing and life-changing when working with the right therapist.
Daniel Essenpreis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bartlett, IL 60103 (Online Only)
If you problem is like a mountain, I can't carry you up it. But I can walk with you every step of the journey. Hi, I’m Dan. I’m a licensed psychotherapist with experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. I have also worked as a school counselor and as a behavior therapist for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I believe in making therapy as easy as possible and creating a therapeutic environment in which my clients feel comfortable; sessions with my clients are always a safe space.
If you problem is like a mountain, I can't carry you up it. But I can walk with you every step of the journey. Hi, I’m Dan. I’m a licensed psychotherapist with experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. I have also worked as a school counselor and as a behavior therapist for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I believe in making therapy as easy as possible and creating a therapeutic environment in which my clients feel comfortable; sessions with my clients are always a safe space.
Stephen A Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aurora, IL 60502
Having issues with anxiety, past traumas, or just not feeling like yourself? Let us work together on a path to heal restoratively. I believe in the power of restorative practices and that each and every one of us has a story and I believe in the power of having our stories heard. I also believe that we all deserve a space where that story can be heard without judgment, fear or trepidation. I want to hear yours and walk beside you as you share your story and work through your journey of healing and restoration. I won't ever perceive to be the expert in your life but I will always be honest, receptive and give you my best.
Having issues with anxiety, past traumas, or just not feeling like yourself? Let us work together on a path to heal restoratively. I believe in the power of restorative practices and that each and every one of us has a story and I believe in the power of having our stories heard. I also believe that we all deserve a space where that story can be heard without judgment, fear or trepidation. I want to hear yours and walk beside you as you share your story and work through your journey of healing and restoration. I won't ever perceive to be the expert in your life but I will always be honest, receptive and give you my best.
Healing begins when we rediscover balance between mind, body and spirit. I am a clinical mental health counselor and certified Pilates instructor. I am passionate about supporting individuals on their journey towards holistic well-being and personal growth. I provide compassionate and evidence-based therapy to help clients navigate through life's challenges. The experience I have developed since my time working with clients has been depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, neurodivergence, play therapy, career, couples counseling, family issues, men's issues, self-esteem, and abuse.
Healing begins when we rediscover balance between mind, body and spirit. I am a clinical mental health counselor and certified Pilates instructor. I am passionate about supporting individuals on their journey towards holistic well-being and personal growth. I provide compassionate and evidence-based therapy to help clients navigate through life's challenges. The experience I have developed since my time working with clients has been depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, neurodivergence, play therapy, career, couples counseling, family issues, men's issues, self-esteem, and abuse.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois, I'm dedicated to helping individuals of all ages navigate life's challenges and find greater meaning and purpose. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or the stress of life transitions, I offer a supportive and compassionate space to explore your concerns and discover solutions.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois, I'm dedicated to helping individuals of all ages navigate life's challenges and find greater meaning and purpose. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or the stress of life transitions, I offer a supportive and compassionate space to explore your concerns and discover solutions.
I offer individual and family sessions for concerns such as trauma, depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, ADHD, Autism, family and relationship conflict, and grief/loss.
I offer individual and family sessions for concerns such as trauma, depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, ADHD, Autism, family and relationship conflict, and grief/loss.
I work with a wide variety of young children, adolescents, and families who are in need of support due to behavioral concerns, social skills deficits, anxiety symptomology, attention deficits, autism spectrum disorder, adjustment to divorce, and parent training. I practices from a collaborative approach, emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships with both the child and family to generalize skills outside of the therapeutic environment. Further, I work diligently with schools, physicians and other members of the child’s community to provide consistency of support to the child and family.
I work with a wide variety of young children, adolescents, and families who are in need of support due to behavioral concerns, social skills deficits, anxiety symptomology, attention deficits, autism spectrum disorder, adjustment to divorce, and parent training. I practices from a collaborative approach, emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships with both the child and family to generalize skills outside of the therapeutic environment. Further, I work diligently with schools, physicians and other members of the child’s community to provide consistency of support to the child and family.
At Willis CC, our guests are encouraged to challenge themselves & find new ways to cope with life’s challenges. We believe to be human is to experience pain. We believe suffering, while part of the human experience, is not the identity of our humanity. Therefore, helping you hold pain lightly & with compassion while taking action to change your life is essentially what therapy is all about. We are dedicated to offering support & nurturance to those seeking a new direction while holding onto their values. You don’t have to see a therapist for the rest of your life, in fact, the sooner you need us less, the better for everyone!
At Willis CC, our guests are encouraged to challenge themselves & find new ways to cope with life’s challenges. We believe to be human is to experience pain. We believe suffering, while part of the human experience, is not the identity of our humanity. Therefore, helping you hold pain lightly & with compassion while taking action to change your life is essentially what therapy is all about. We are dedicated to offering support & nurturance to those seeking a new direction while holding onto their values. You don’t have to see a therapist for the rest of your life, in fact, the sooner you need us less, the better for everyone!
Jodi R Metcalf
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, ACHT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lisle, IL 60532
Individuals/Couples/Families Experiencing Challenges with: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Interpersonal Relationships, Behavioral Issues, Professional/Career Challenges, the Family System, Self-Esteem/Identity Issues and Life Transitions. Ages: Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors. Clients consistently find Jodi to be supportive, understanding, accepting, and tremendously easy to talk to.
Individuals/Couples/Families Experiencing Challenges with: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Interpersonal Relationships, Behavioral Issues, Professional/Career Challenges, the Family System, Self-Esteem/Identity Issues and Life Transitions. Ages: Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors. Clients consistently find Jodi to be supportive, understanding, accepting, and tremendously easy to talk to.
I really enjoy working with all clients. I specialize in working with couples and children, adolescents, teenagers, and young adults. I like combining wellness and mental health. I will incorporate mind and body techniques in my sessions when I feel they would be beneficial. I help couples work on any relationship issues. I help couples effectively communicate with each other. I incorporate art therapy and play therapy when working with kids if needed. Counseling is my passion. I really enjoy helping clients through their struggles.of life. I believe everyone can benefit from counseling.
I really enjoy working with all clients. I specialize in working with couples and children, adolescents, teenagers, and young adults. I like combining wellness and mental health. I will incorporate mind and body techniques in my sessions when I feel they would be beneficial. I help couples work on any relationship issues. I help couples effectively communicate with each other. I incorporate art therapy and play therapy when working with kids if needed. Counseling is my passion. I really enjoy helping clients through their struggles.of life. I believe everyone can benefit from counseling.
“The mind is everything. What you think you become.” - Buddha. Are your thoughts racing constantly? Do you often find yourself believing the negative thoughts? Many people find it difficult to escape their inner negative dialogue, which often become a part of our behavioral patterns. I am a clinical psychologist who has over 14 years experience working with individuals, couples, and families struggling to quiet their thoughts, change unproductive behavioral patterns, and determine the best direction forward in their lives.
“The mind is everything. What you think you become.” - Buddha. Are your thoughts racing constantly? Do you often find yourself believing the negative thoughts? Many people find it difficult to escape their inner negative dialogue, which often become a part of our behavioral patterns. I am a clinical psychologist who has over 14 years experience working with individuals, couples, and families struggling to quiet their thoughts, change unproductive behavioral patterns, and determine the best direction forward in their lives.
Were happy to help with complex differential diagnoses associated with development in early childhood, adolescent and adults. We assist with understanding the complexity to guide medication management and future treatment in regards to developmental factors, traumatic brain injuries, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder and Asperger's disorder. An appropriate evaluation can help decrease stress in one's life, and will help an individual meet future goals by understanding personal strength and weaknesses.
Were happy to help with complex differential diagnoses associated with development in early childhood, adolescent and adults. We assist with understanding the complexity to guide medication management and future treatment in regards to developmental factors, traumatic brain injuries, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder and Asperger's disorder. An appropriate evaluation can help decrease stress in one's life, and will help an individual meet future goals by understanding personal strength and weaknesses.
Ruth S Babcock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Elmhurst, IL 60126 (Online Only)
Does anxiety, frustration, anger, self-doubt, or feelings of sadness prevent you from getting what you want out of life? Are you dissatisfied with your relationships or feel overwhelmed with problems? Therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental, supportive, and confidential space to talk about your feelings and receive professional feedback to help you sort out your problems.
Does anxiety, frustration, anger, self-doubt, or feelings of sadness prevent you from getting what you want out of life? Are you dissatisfied with your relationships or feel overwhelmed with problems? Therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental, supportive, and confidential space to talk about your feelings and receive professional feedback to help you sort out your problems.
Diana DiMeo Lpc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MATD, EMDR, NCC, RYT200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Are you feeling anxious or depressed from relationship or work challenges? Is life starting to feel overwhelming or meaningless with little time for what’s truly important? If so, Diana will help you regain control & get unstuck with empowering coping skills and strategies to create a life worth living. Counseling can help people get further faster —and Diana gets you there as she provides relief from stress, anxiety or depression with her warm compassionate style and deeply listens to understand YOU. Then she partners with you to break through barriers so you can be your best self and start to love your life.
Are you feeling anxious or depressed from relationship or work challenges? Is life starting to feel overwhelming or meaningless with little time for what’s truly important? If so, Diana will help you regain control & get unstuck with empowering coping skills and strategies to create a life worth living. Counseling can help people get further faster —and Diana gets you there as she provides relief from stress, anxiety or depression with her warm compassionate style and deeply listens to understand YOU. Then she partners with you to break through barriers so you can be your best self and start to love your life.
In life, there's not always a "right place right time" but rather a "I'm making this the right place and time." Life is all about decisions good or bad, but how you deal with the outcome is up to you. I believe in helping people reach their best outcome despite the circumstances. Life can be difficult, and when you are unsure how to navigate it, things can add up quickly. For the past 10 years, I have worked with troubled teens assisting them in transforming their life for the better. I have had experience working with adults in different areas of depression and anxiety, and have helped them discover the light they were missing.
In life, there's not always a "right place right time" but rather a "I'm making this the right place and time." Life is all about decisions good or bad, but how you deal with the outcome is up to you. I believe in helping people reach their best outcome despite the circumstances. Life can be difficult, and when you are unsure how to navigate it, things can add up quickly. For the past 10 years, I have worked with troubled teens assisting them in transforming their life for the better. I have had experience working with adults in different areas of depression and anxiety, and have helped them discover the light they were missing.
Tamela Burton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60540 (Online Only)
We all need help from time to time. I envision my practice as a mental health community where all people are capable of change. Far too often, people are seen as deficient and lacking what it takes to be healthy and happy. I understand that everyone is unique and different and that people are shaped by their experiences and circumstances. You are the expert in your life and I am just here to assist you. You have the answers within you. Sometimes we just need a little help to eliminate negative thoughts and destructive behavior that can become an obstacle in our lives.
We all need help from time to time. I envision my practice as a mental health community where all people are capable of change. Far too often, people are seen as deficient and lacking what it takes to be healthy and happy. I understand that everyone is unique and different and that people are shaped by their experiences and circumstances. You are the expert in your life and I am just here to assist you. You have the answers within you. Sometimes we just need a little help to eliminate negative thoughts and destructive behavior that can become an obstacle in our lives.
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Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapists
Who is ABA therapy for?
ABA therapy is most widely applied to teach basic behavioral, communication, and social skills to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disorders. It may also be used to help people undergoing rehabilitation following brain injury. It uses reward-based learning techniques to impart essential life skills. ABA is also used in the treatment of some other conditions. One is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) , to help children overcome difficulties with concentration and controlling impulsive behaviors. For people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, it is sometimes used to help them overcome compulsive behavior. ABA therapy is also sometimes used in cases of PTSD, to help people turn to positive behaviours when they have experiences that trigger distressing memories.
Why do people need ABA?
Children with autism and other developmental disorders need ABA therapy as a way to learn how to communicate and engage with others, improve their general ability to function and lead fulfilling lives, and diminish dangerous behaviors. The techniques used in ABA therapy are based on established principles of learning, and positive reinforcement—supplying earned rewards—is an important strategy for motivating positive behaviour change.
What happens in ABA therapy?
The first thing that happens in ABA therapy is an evaluation of the child in service of developing a treatment plan. The therapist meets with the child’s parent(s) in order to learn about the family and the child, assesses the child’s behavior and ability level, and then creates a plan tailored to the specific needs of that person. Once the treatment goals are established, the skills to be learned are broken down into small, component steps. Treatment sessions focus on learning and practicing each step, and furnishing meaningful rewards as steps are learned, behaviors are spontaneously implemented, and goals are accomplished. ABA therapists also train caregivers and families so that behavioral progress occurs beyond the clinical setting.
What problems does ABA therapy treat?
One of the primary goals of ABA therapy is to decrease the outbursts and other nonproductive behaviors of children with autism. At the same time, ABA aims to remedy language deficits and help such children learn how to communicate successfully. ABA therapy helps children learn age-appropriate social skills and gain skills, such as attention and focus, that are necessary for school.