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As a woman who has dealt with life in this stress-filled world, I understand the demands that are put upon people....
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As a woman who has dealt with life in this stress-filled world, I understand the demands that are put upon people.
Michelle Klobnak is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 26 years of professional work experience in the mental health field. She specializes in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, and self-esteem concerns.
Michelle believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. As a patient and understanding therapist, she will build a treatment plan that aligns with your goals and specific needs in an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared with compassion and understanding without fear of judgment.
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As a social worker for over 25 years, I have gained experience and knowledge working with a variety of people....
As a social worker for over 25 years, I have gained experience and knowledge working with a variety of people.
Sally Kapela is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience. She specializes in working with individuals and couples experiencing stress, anxiety, and relationship problems. Sally also assists in conflict resolution and improving communication for a more fulfilling outcome.
Sally earned a Master’s in Social Work from Loyola University. She will meet you where you are and builds a compassionate, empathic relationship. Sally uses internal family systems, cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and parent-child interaction.
Sally looks forward to meeting you and working with you to help you get where you want to be, whether it be less stressed, less anxious, or happier in your relationships. Book an appointment today!
Are you struggling with emotions, relationships, behaviors, or life circumstances that are interfering with living the life you dr...
Are you struggling with emotions, relationships, behaviors, or life circumstances that are interfering with living the life you dream of, or once had?
Dawn Vance is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with over 20 years of experience. She has extensive experience helping clients, couples, and families with a variety of different life challenges and mental health difficulties. Dawn specializes in treating depression, anxiety, feelings of overwhelm, guilt, grief, ADHD, and anger-related issues.
Dawn completed her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology at Lewis University. She has worked in a variety of healthcare settings with multiple populations of clients. Dawn combination of different treatment styles to best fit her clients. She knows that life is full of challenges and struggles which can leave us feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or angry. It takes courage to look at the areas of your life that you are dissatisfied with and share your thoughts and feelings.
Dawn provides a safe, non-judgmental space where you have the opportunity to tell your unique story, gain insight, and make positive lasting change. Work together to alleviate your distress. Dawn's focus is to guide you to take the necessary steps toward improving your relationships, yourself, and your overall sense of well-being.
Guided by trauma-informed principles and personal insight into the immigrant experience, I strive to cultivate a therapeutic envir...
Guided by trauma-informed principles and personal insight into the immigrant experience, I strive to cultivate a therapeutic environment rooted in empathy and cultural humility.
Rucha Patel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 4 years of experience and a background in trauma-informed care, somatic processing, and mindfulness skills. She specializes in supporting adults, especially people of color and clients of Asian descent, facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, family issues, and emotional dysregulation. Rucha’s ideal client seeks guidance and support to manage their mental health, build coping skills, and develop healthier responses to stress. She empowers clients to process trauma, build self-awareness, improve social skills, and set goals for personal growth and emotional stability.
Rucha earned a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Illinois. She specializes in trauma-informed care, eye movement desensitization reprocessing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy, helping clients process stressors, strengthen somatic grounding, explore the mind-body connection, and connect with supportive networks.
Rucha honors the idea that healing has no set timeline and supports growth at your own pace. Using a trauma-informed, body-centered approach, she helps clients rediscover safety, connection, and hope. If you need a compassionate, listening ear on your journey, Rucha warmly invites you to reach out when you’re ready.
I believe your feelings are valid, your voice deserves to be heard, and you are allowed to take up space....
I believe your feelings are valid, your voice deserves to be heard, and you are allowed to take up space.
Marissa Hatcher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in mental health. She specializes in treating adults and adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, and trauma. Marissa has worked in a variety of settings including both inpatient and outpatient care. Throughout her experience, Marissa has found her role in supporting her clients as they work through what led them to seek therapy. She aids individuals in understanding the underlying causes of issues while building effective coping strategies to deal with stress and other difficult emotions.
Marissa has her Master's in Social Work from Aurora University and is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She is well-versed in dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy and provides person-centered treatment that is solution- and goals-focused.
Marissa has seen firsthand the power of therapy to improve the quality of people's lives. Mindful introspection is a wonderful way to empower yourself, and Marissa looks forward to working with you to build the strategies to become the best version of you.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My go-to approach for helping kids in child therapy is through play therapy, particularly with younger children. I find the best benefit in play therapy because it helps children strengthen their self-awareness, improve their social skills, and develop problem-solving skills.
I teach the following tools in child therapy:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in child therapy when the parents report a decrease in the unwanted behaviors that initially brought the child to therapy.
Clients can supplement their time in child therapy by participating in outdoor play, playing board games, and engaging in storytelling. These activities can help children develop skills and explore emotions.
To prepare for their first child therapy session, the parent(s) can encourage the child to write down any questions, explain the purpose of therapy in a way the child can understand, and ease any worries the child may experience.
Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks Woodridge.
Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in Woodridge, IL have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.
Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.
It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.
Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Woodridge, IL is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.
Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Woodridge is located near Janes Ave and 75th St, off I-355. It is near the Woodridge Public Library and close to Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park.
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