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Jay Alvarez

Jay Alvarez

Aurora, IL
Pre-licensed Professional
Jay Alvarez is a pre-licensed professional therapist dedicated to serving their community, particularly those who are marginalized and suffering. Understanding the collective trauma of a first-generation Latinx child of immigrants, Jay is deeply aware of the mental health challenges and accessibility issues faced by their community. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Jay has spent years supporting the adolescent LGBTQ+ population, recognizing the profound impact that discrimination and marginalization can have on individuals. With a trauma-informed approach, Jay specializes in addressing depression and anxiety-related conditions, viewing these symptoms as reflections of societal failings including homophobia, transphobia, misogyny, and racism. Jay believes that every individual is unique, deserving a therapeutic style tailored to their personality and experiences. By fostering a judgement-free environment, Jay warmly invites individuals seeking support to engage in conversations about their burdens, providing a safe space for healing and connection.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Teens
Cagney Cappelli

Cagney Cappelli

Aurora, IL
Counselor, LCPC
Cagney Cappelli, a seasoned Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor, has dedicated over 20 years to the field of mental health and addictions. Since 1993, Cagney has adeptly provided individual, family, and couples counseling, working with children, teens, adults, and elders to foster improvements across various aspects of their lives. Their expertise encompasses a wide array of issues, including depression, anxiety, and substance use, along with specialized knowledge in coping skills, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Cagney's warm, person-centered approach and strength-based therapy modalities ensure a supportive environment for clients. With a rich background in diverse treatment settings, Cagney is profoundly committed to helping clients navigate their journeys toward healing and growth.
Specialties
ADHD Addiction Alcohol/Drug Use Anxiety Bipolar Depression Family Stress General Mental Health Men's & Women's Issues Parenting Relationship Stress Student Life Work Stress
Terri Dalton

Terri Dalton

Aurora, IL
Clinical Social Work/therapist, PHD
Terri Dalton is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist who empowers individuals to reach their full potential through her strengths-based, practical, and holistic services. With a PhD, LCSW, and CADC certifications, she focuses on promoting long-lasting change in her clients' lives. Terri fosters an atmosphere of trust and authenticity, ensuring that those she works with feel supported and understood on their journey towards growth and healing.
Thomas Colley

Thomas Colley

Aurora, IL
Clinical Social Work/therapist, LCSW
Thomas Colley is a seasoned clinical social worker and therapist with over 25 years of experience in diverse areas of social work practice. He has worked extensively with individuals facing severe mental disorders, which has enriched his understanding of the common challenges that many experience. While Thomas primarily enjoys working with men, he also finds fulfillment in supporting women, often within the framework of key relationships. His expertise encompasses a range of issues including anger management, emotional expression, divorce, parenting, and relationship dynamics. As a certified Anger Management Specialist II, he is dedicated to guiding clients toward a more balanced emotional landscape. Couples seeking a mutually satisfying relationship will find in Thomas a dedicated partner in their journey. By focusing on the strengths of his clients, he empowers them to embrace the changes they seek. His personal experience raising six children adds a compassionate understanding to his work with parents, ex-parents, and those anticipating parenthood. Additionally, his own journey with a learning disability provides valuable insights, allowing him to effectively assist others navigating similar challenges.
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Specialties
Breakups Disabilities Managing Emotions Parenting Relationship Stress
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William Utz

William Utz

Aurora, IL
Counselor, MA
William Utz is a dedicated counselor, holding an MA and LCPC, who considers it a sacred privilege to meet individuals at any stage of their life journey and guide them toward health and wholeness. In his practice, William specializes in working with couples, young adults, and individuals in midlife. He addresses a variety of concerns, including relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and addiction, utilizing a holistic approach to tackle mental health challenges and life-negating behaviors. With extensive experience in trauma-focused therapy, attachment-based practices, and existential counseling, he focuses on relational trauma, men's issues, anxiety, life transitions, and spiritual growth. Known for his grounded and mindful presence, William brings a wealth of life and clinical experience to the therapy process. With authenticity and compassion, he respectfully companions his clients in creating the transformative change they seek.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Depression Men's & Women's Issues Relationship Stress Spirituality
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Louis Hutches

Louis Hutches

Aurora, IL
Counselor, MA
Louis Hutches, MA, LCPC, is an experienced counselor dedicated to guiding individuals of all ages—preteen, teen, adults, and elders—through their struggles with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. With over 30 years of experience in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), he harnesses its power to significantly enhance emotional and relational well-being. Louis takes joy in helping clients emerge from the depths of distress and is committed to supporting them in making their lives better from day one. Whether addressing complex marital challenges or personal development, Louis is ready to embark on this transformative journey with you.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Domestic Violence Family Stress General Mental Health Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Parenting Relationship Stress Spirituality
Marissa Happ

Marissa Happ

Aurora, IL
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Marissa Happ is a compassionate and experienced Clinical Social Worker/Therapist with an impressive array of credentials, including LCSW, DSW, C-SWHC, and PEL. With a deep commitment to serving elderly individuals, she specializes in providing support for those navigating grief, life transitions, and elderly persons disorders. Marissa employs a diverse range of therapeutic approaches, including Expressive Arts, Integrative and Culturally Sensitive therapies, Emotionally Focused methods, and Art Therapy, ensuring that her clients receive personalized and effective care. Her attachment-based and narrative techniques foster a safe environment where clients can explore their emotions and experiences. With her strength-based philosophy, Marissa helps individuals harness their inner resilience and find meaning in their journeys. Her warmth and genuine engagement create a nurturing space for healing and growth, making her a trusted partner in the therapeutic process.
Specialties
50+ Grief
Mary Pat Nagel

Mary Pat Nagel

Aurora, IL
LCSW
Mary Pat Nagel, LCSW, brings over 20 years of experience in counseling and therapy, specializing in working with teens, adults, and elders facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Known for her warmth, caring nature, and ease of communication, Mary Pat is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families cope with and overcome life's difficulties. By providing emotional support and professional guidance, she empowers her clients to move forward and grow. With a tailored approach that addresses each client's unique needs, she integrates methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, relational therapy, and solution-focused therapy, guiding her clients on their individual paths to achieving their goals.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Relationship Stress
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Kerry Odonnell

Kerry Odonnell

Aurora, IL
Counselor, MAPC
Kerry Odonnell is a compassionate counselor who offers a welcoming and respectful space for her clients to explore and understand themselves better. Recognizing that everyone goes through transitions, challenges, and relationship struggles, she empowers her clients toward greater self-awareness, believing that the answers to their questions exist within themselves. Utilizing an integrative approach to psychotherapy, Kerry is adept at incorporating spirituality when it is significant to the client, providing active listening as they journey toward integration, healing, and wholeness in mind, body, and spirit. She counsels individuals, couples, and families, with a strong focus on helping them develop effective communication skills in their relationships. Understanding that life unfolds in relationships, she emphasizes the importance of how individuals relate to one another. By fostering the growth of self and identity throughout the life cycle, Kerry plays a vital role in her clients' personal development. As a pastoral counselor, she cherishes the opportunity to listen to and honor each person's sacred story, affirming that every individual's story matters.
Specialties
Relationship Stress

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