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Downers Grove, IL

Downers Grove, IL

Downers Grove, Illinois, offers a vibrant suburban atmosphere with a blend of community engagement and proximity to metropolitan amenities. This locale features diverse housing options and a robust job market, particularly in healthcare and education, contributing to its residents' socioeconomic stability. However, with these advantages come social challenges, including varying income levels and access to essential services, which can impact overall well-being. Consequently, mental health issues such as anxiety and depression are increasingly relevant, especially among youth navigating the pressures of modern life. Thankfully, Downers Grove boasts an array of mental health resources, including counseling services, crisis support options, and community organizations. These resources are designed to address the complex interplay between social determinants and mental health needs, fostering resilience and recovery. Residents are encouraged to explore the local directory of services to find the support that best meets their needs.

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Lori Andrews

Lori Andrews

Downers Grove, IL
Counselor, MS
Lori Andrews is a compassionate and skilled Counselor with a Master’s degree in Counseling (MS, LCPC), having graduated from George Williams College in 1983. With a wealth of experience working with diverse populations including teens, adults, and elders, she specializes in addressing a variety of mental health challenges. Her expertise encompasses trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, infertility, and life coaching, alongside complex conditions such as OCD, ADHD, and various personality disorders. Lori integrates a range of effective therapy types, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, clinical hypnosis, and family/marital therapy, to provide tailored support to couples, individuals, and families. She is dedicated to fostering healing, resilience, and personal growth, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for her clients to explore their challenges and cultivate a deeper sense of well-being.
Specialties
50+ ADHD Anxiety Depression Domestic Violence Eating Disorders Grief Obsessive Compulsive Disorder PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship Stress Sleeping Well Spirituality
Asma Afridi

Asma Afridi

Downers Grove, IL
Counselor, MED
Asma Afridi is a culturally skilled LCPC and Professional School Counselor dedicated to working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds in a person-centered and collaborative environment. She believes that recognizing and accepting emotional needs is a significant first step, while confronting those needs is essential for healing. Her goal is to empower her clients with the courage to face their challenges as she guides them on their journey toward happiness. With extensive experience supporting pre-teens, teens, adults, couples, and families dealing with issues such as anxiety, mood disorders, adjustment challenges, anger, bereavement, depression, self-actualization, and relationship conflicts, Asma emphasizes the importance of genuine connections in successful therapy. Her holistic approach integrates various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness practices, allowing her to draw from her significant training and life experiences to help clients achieve their desired goals.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression General Mental Health Grief Mindfulness Parenting Relationship Stress
Sabrina Albert

Sabrina Albert

Downers Grove, IL
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sabrina Albert, LCSW, is a compassionate and skilled clinical social worker dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges with hope and resilience. She creates a safe, supportive environment where clients can address their vulnerabilities, develop effective coping skills, and embark on a journey of healing. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in understanding the unconscious mind, exploring therapeutic interpretation, and reflecting on early childhood experiences, all aimed at fostering self-awareness and personal growth. Sabrina specializes in issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders, and possesses extensive experience working with teens, adults, couples, and families. She is particularly noted for her innovative use of psychedelic therapy, including certification in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, believing strongly in its potential to transform lives. In her practice, she works collaboratively with clients to identify maladaptive coping strategies and uncover the underlying conflicts that contribute to their struggles, guiding them towards long-term healing and personal development.
Specialties
ADHD Addiction Alcohol/Drug Use Anxiety Bipolar Borderline (BPD) Depression Eating Disorders Family Stress General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ Managing Emotions PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress Spirituality Student Life

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