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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
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
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
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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
Katie Armon

Katie Armon

Bannockburn, IL
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Katie Armon, a licensed professional counselor with an MA and LPC, is dedicated to transforming her clients' relationship with food into one that is nourishing and empowering. She believes that it is possible to break free from the anxiety, frustration, and shame often associated with unhealthy eating habits. Katie provides a compassionate space for women who wish to overcome a toxic relationship with food, emphasizing that change is within reach. With experience from the Eating Recovery Center and leading an Overeaters support group, she skillfully assists clients in identifying and reshaping unhealthy thought patterns and beliefs surrounding food. Through the application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques, she empowers individuals to better manage their feelings, stress, and interpersonal connections. Additionally, she specializes in anxiety and offers faith-based therapy options. Katie understands the courage it takes to seek help, and she is committed to guiding clients through their journey towards healing and self-acceptance. Her excitement to support others in making real and tangible changes in their lives is palpable, and she welcomes those seeking a positive shift to explore the possibilities that lie ahead.
Specialties
Anxiety Eating Disorders
Melanie Brosnan

Melanie Brosnan

Bannockburn, IL
Counselor, MED
Melanie Brosnan is a dedicated Counselor with a Master’s in Education and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who provides a warm and compassionate environment for her clients. With significant experience working with preteens, children, teens, and adults, Melanie focuses on guiding individuals and families through life’s challenges. Her expertise encompasses a range of therapeutic approaches, including Compassion Focused therapy, Positive Psychology, and Traumatic Focused therapy. She is particularly skilled in addressing women's issues and anxiety, using methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Passionate about facilitating positive life transitions, Melanie believes in the power of a strength-based, person-centered approach to therapy, ensuring that each client feels valued and understood.
Specialties
Anxiety Men's & Women's Issues
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Daniel Dietrich

Daniel Dietrich

Bannockburn, IL
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Daniel Dietrich, a licensed professional counselor (MA, LPC), understands that asking for help can be a daunting step, especially during critical moments of life. He is dedicated to supporting individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and various other challenges. Daniel has a heartfelt commitment to those who feel trapped and yearn for a fresh perspective that can lead them toward a season of healing. Together with his clients, he works to identify roadblocks and develop a clear path toward their desired life. His approach is profoundly client-centered and embraces a psychodynamic perspective that aims to uncover unhealthy coping strategies that may hinder their greatest aspirations. Daniel believes in the intrinsic desire to connect with the world through mind, body, and spirit, and is prepared to meet clients right where they are in their journey. Through collaboration, they can explore effective ways to achieve lasting healing and fulfillment in life.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Getting Unstuck PTSD/Trauma
Aida Kaewwilai

Aida Kaewwilai

Bannockburn, IL
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, ALMFT
Aida Kaewwilai is a compassionate and dedicated Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who understands the overwhelming nature of depression and anxiety. She recognizes that sometimes, individuals need extra support to navigate through life's barriers. Aida creates a safe counseling environment where clients can explore the complex emotions that arise from various life challenges and gain the clarity necessary to move toward effective solutions. Her expertise also encompasses multi-cultural dynamics, acknowledging the societal issues that impact an individual’s functioning, particularly for those balancing multiple cultural identities. Aida knows that healing is a gradual process, and she offers both patience and strong support throughout this journey. As a specialist in resolving relational conflicts, she focuses on the unique experiences of each person, assisting couples and families in developing mutual understanding and improved communication, which fosters healthier relationships. Aida aims to provide a warm and supportive space for those grappling with feelings of fear, hurt, guilt, shame, confusion, and anger stemming from trauma, grief, and loss. By collaborating with her clients, Aida helps them explore these feelings and discover healthy coping mechanisms, guiding them toward achieving their personal goals.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Grief PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
Alex Kico

Alex Kico

Bannockburn, IL
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Alex Kico, LCSW, MSW, believes that everyone matters and that individual needs hold significant importance. Embracing change and pursuing self-improvement is seen not as a burden but as a natural opportunity in life. Each small step towards self-betterment has a profound ripple effect that goes beyond the individual. Regardless of where one is in their journey or what challenges they face, Alex is dedicated to providing the warmth, understanding, and supportive environment that clients deserve. Whether navigating strained relationships, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, or simply pursuing personal growth, Alex is committed to walking alongside clients on their paths. Change may bring excitement and apprehension, but with Alex's guidance, individuals can make this experience meaningful and enriching, ultimately leading them toward a brighter and more fulfilling future.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Getting Unstuck Grief PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
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Paul Nevin

Paul Nevin

Bannockburn, IL
Psychologist, PSYD
Dr. Paul Nevin is a compassionate Psychologist with a PsyD, dedicated to fostering mental wellness across a broad spectrum of age groups, including children, teenagers, adults, and elders. He specializes in addressing important issues such as Depression, Anxiety, and ADHD, employing an eclectic approach that combines Transpersonal, Coaching, Positive Psychology, and more. Dr. Nevin’s practice encompasses various modalities, providing tailored therapy for individuals, couples, and families. With his warm and humanistic style, he cultivates a safe environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, leading to meaningful growth and healing.
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Depression
Vicki Santos

Vicki Santos

Barrington, IL
Psychologist, PSYD
Vicki Santos, a dedicated psychologist with a PsyD, understands the crossroads faced by many individuals in their lives—whether it be struggles in relationships, job dissatisfaction, or feelings of low self-worth. Many of her clients express a sense of frustration with their current situation, often feeling that their efforts have not brought about the change they desire. Vicki's compassionate approach allows clients to explore new avenues for healing. She believes that it often just takes a few sessions for individuals to rediscover their path toward feeling better about themselves and their lives. Therapy is more than just a session; it is an investment in learning how to live more fully. For those who are ready to embark on this transformative journey, Vicki is committed to guiding them towards a brighter and more fulfilling future.

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