North Aurora Therapists specializing in Parenting

Karen Foreman

I enjoy creating a safe and open environment in which collaboration, empathy, and honesty are essential. I also realize that everyone is wired differently, so I tailor my treatment approach based on each individual's needs and personality. In addition, In order to form a genuine connection with each client, I bring my own personality (including sarcasm and tough love) into each and every session.

Bonnie McDaniel

While trained in a relational/psychodynamic approach, I incorporate many other strategies such as cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT)and apply my deep understanding of attachment research and neuropsychology into treatment.

Bonnie McDaniel

While trained in a relational/psychodynamic approach, I incorporate many other strategies such as cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT)and apply my deep understanding of attachment research and neuropsychology into treatment.

Ednalice Pagan-Romney

My therapeutic approach can best be described as integrative with a particular focus on attachment-relational issues to help patients understand the root, triggers, and the dynamics most likely maintaining the individual’s distress. I incorporate evidence-informed care, such as, Mindfulness Practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Family Therapy to provide individualized interventions that best fit the needs of the patient. Additionally, I strive to promote positive change using strength-based and person-centered approaches. I'm fluent in Spanish and English; embraces diversity and culture as a strong foundation for self-actualization.

Matthew Lonski

I practice a gender affirmative trauma informed approach to counseling by offering a safe space for you to explore your gender, sexuality, and expression. I can help you along the path of your transition by providing letters of support for hormone therapy and gender affirmation surgery. I follow the WPATH Standards of Care 7th Ed. in my practice.

Kate Fish

I have a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as a Master of Arts in Theology from Luther Seminary. I utilize attachment theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness approaches to help my clients achieve symptom relief and relationship wellness. I am competent in providing couples counseling, individual counseling, parent coaching, and spiritual direction.

Amber Mitchell

Amber has worked with male and female clients of all ages from 4-70 years old. Amber is also currently attending Aurora University to gain her PEL certificate to work in the education field as a School Social Worker next fall. Feel free to reach out and schedule an appointment with Amber today!

Nelicia Butler

I also work to uncover and remind individuals of their strengths and use them to cultivate a renewed sense of hope and life purpose. I work to help support individuals in untangling the complexities of the mind, traumatic experiences and daily stressors of human life. It is my goal to partner with clients to move toward increasing personal and body awareness, developing productive ways of thinking and moving toward positive social adjustment and healing. I promote and support the worth, dignity, potential, culture, beliefs, and uniqueness of each individual in the treatment process. I utilize client-centered therapy, CBT, mindfulness, brainspotting, and relaxation training to help clients reduce intrapersonal turmoil and journey toward healthy and individualized goals.

Seida Hood, LCSW

Anna Hammond

I have over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in variety of settings including private practice, hospitals, and schools. I am a child and adolescent specialist with years of dedicated training. I value using evidenced-based CBT and ACT interventions to build internal resources. Simultaneously, I value building a strong relationship focused on deeply understanding my clients and their struggles, in order to promote greater personal insight. I was previously the Lead Clinical Psychologist for GlenOaks Therapeutic Day School for ten years, where I provided clinical supervision and support to staff, students and families. After years of building strong relationships with school district staff, I consult closely with local school districts, and provide psychological assessments for their high-risk students.

Alina Keegan

Our sessions are warm, conversational, and filled with encouragement. I work to create a safe space for my clients where they feel they are not alone. Together, we will work to develop their inner ability to create the changes they want. As an EMDR trained therapist I collaborate with my clients to reprocess and move forward from those moments in life that were confusing, painful, angering, traumatic, and life-changing in a safe, encouraging environment. My expertise includes helping people gain a greater self-awareness, achieve a deeper understanding of their past and present, get relief from emotional pain, heal trauma, overcome anxiety and depression, and move toward the future with confidence and hope. If any of this could be helpful to you, please reach out today. I look forward to connecting with you.

Michaline Rutkowski

My clinical focus and expertise includes working with adults and adolescents in addressing anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, addiction and relationship concerns. I am also an EMDR trained therapist, helping clients process and recover from trauma, as well as a certified alcohol and drug counselor. I have expertise in the treatment of addiction and supporting those in recovery as well as their loved ones. I use an accepting, honest and collaborative approach supporting clients in finding greater understanding and meaning while navigating life’s transitions.

Theresa Joyce

I use a range of modalities that compliment a holistic approach (mind/body/spirit). I am a certified in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and have training in NLP (neuro-linguistic programming). I integrate the hemispheres of the brain to balance language with emotions. As a relational psychotherapist I value the relationship with our whole selves and how we express ourselves to others and our world.

Sue English

As a mother, wife, therapist, educator, and human who makes mistakes, I have walked through my own pain to gain insight into personal power and freedom. I know what it’s like to let anxiety, past struggles, and insecurities discourage and paralyze even the strongest individuals. My style is compassionate, energetic, empowering, and sometimes entertaining. I have extensive experience working with teens, adults, couples, and families through counseling, teaching, and training in outpatient and inpatient mental health settings, including; psychiatric units, detox centers, and a residential treatment facility for women. Acceptance and Empowerment are vital goals in working alongside clients, utilizing components obtained through my Trauma-Focused and Informed Care, Addictions, CBT, and DBT clinical certifications. Let me professionally guide you to learn how to build dynamic relationships, relate to stress and anxiety differently, and find direction personally or professionally.

Amber Mitchell

Amber has worked with male and female clients of all ages from 4-70 years old. Amber is also currently attending Aurora University to gain her PEL certificate to work in the education field as a School Social Worker next fall. Feel free to reach out and schedule an appointment with Amber today!

Cora Mills

I am a licensed clinical social worker. I tend to be described as warm and engaging and use education and humor in my sessions as well. I work with people who struggle with depression, anxiety and changes in their lives. I also have been specially trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused-CBT, Expressive arts therapies and a number of different models to address trauma, attachment and grief work. I also have completed training in peripartum and post partum mood disorders, which means I can help people looking to begin a family or navigate the feelings around shifts in roles/relationships as your family grows. Adjusting to parenthood can be a challenge and it definitely can impact your relationship with your self and your partner. I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples as well as the Gottman Method, so I do a lot of work with couples - helping them deepen their intimacy, rebuild trust and learn how to communicate and resolve conflicts.

Allison Cotton

I have been a therapist for over 30 years and view my role to be both a privilege and an honor: I am very sensitive to the courage it takes to share ones innermost feelings, thoughts and life journeys. I utilize a practical and empowering approach that combines insight with cognitive-behavioral modalities to promote healthier solutions to life's challenges. Sessions are client centered and address issues on the continuum from everyday stress to mental health and behavioral challenges.

Jill Scott-Trainer

My approach to therapy is primarily systemic. Systems theory seeks to address people not at an individual level, as is often the focus of other forms of therapy, but as people in relationship, dealing with the interactions of groups, their patterns and dynamics. Generally some disruption within your personal system, such as an illness, loss or death, brings you to therapy. Examining the relationships that are in your everyday life—friends, family, co-workers and communities—help determine what you would like to work on to give you better coping strategies. I also use psychodynamic methods to help determine how you learned to deal with everyday life. Most of our adult behaviors are rooted in how we grew up and values we were taught as children. By discussing the past, we can understand the present and how to make changes in our thinking and behaviors for the future.

Kristen Barlow

So glad you’re here. Taking steps to take care of ourselves can be difficult when we have so many demands on our time and energy. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have over 14 years of experience providing therapy to adolescents, teens, adults, and couples. I provide a non-judgmental space for my clients to be their real selves and work on the issues that are important to them. Using humor and empathy, I help my clients master self-compassion as part of their therapeutic journey. I primarily use Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help my clients. We are all unique,

Bionca Martin

I began my career with internships with the Boys & Girls Club and in a school counseling setting. I have later worked in the domestic violence and family counseling department for the military before transitioning to inpatient work. I later worked for community mental health, gaining experience with those who are dually diagnosed, severely mentally ill and cognitively or develomentally impaired. I currently work part time in an intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization program in addition to my private practice.