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Top family therapists in Aurora, IL

Aurora families deserve support that fits their lives. Headway connects you with warm, solution-oriented providers who understand family communication and conflict resolution, with sessions starting as soon as tomorrow.

Saira Khan

Saira Khan

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is centered on helping clients uncover their truth, connect with their core emotions, and shape their own narratives to embrace their authentic selves.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Farrah Stephen

Farrah Stephen

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work with women, teens, and families who feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, anxious, or stuck in unhealthy patterns.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ashley Wilkinson

Ashley Wilkinson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe therapy should feel like a safe place to land, where you feel understood, supported, and not alone.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kathleen Jones

Kathleen Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Clients describe me as caring, creative, engaged, and resourceful. I strive to be culturally humble, always learning something new from every person I serve.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
David Vaccaro

David Vaccaro

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“A warm psychotherapeutic approach creates a space where you can feel genuinely seen, heard, and accepted.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Don Feeney

Don Feeney

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“I invest the great deal of energy, empathizing, exploring, and seeking to capture the unique person with the presenting problem...”
Anxiety, Depression
Energetic, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mandi Hageline

Mandi Hageline

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I SPECIALIZE IN CHILD and ADOLESCENT populations but have many adult patients and am very familiar with adult ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and treatment resistant depression.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Raquel Cameron

Raquel Cameron

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is compassionate, direct, and collaborative, creating a space where clients can openly explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Katonia Goods

Katonia Goods

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe every day is a gift to improve ourselves and to have opportunity to live our lives to the fullest potential.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Felicia Wallace

Felicia Wallace

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear or judgement.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Julie Brannen

Julie Brannen

Therapist

Virtual • Evanston, IL


“My greatest joy comes from guiding folks into an organic + compassionate practice of fiercely approaching vulnerability + embodying whole-hearted living.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tanya Johnson

Tanya Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I utilize evidence-based tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Brief Solution-Focused Therapy (bSFT) to assist individuals in overcoming trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Eshana Watson-Gholar

Eshana Watson-Gholar

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My therapeutic style is grounded in empathy and empowering clients to explore their strengths and embrace personal growth.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shana Mehta

Shana Mehta

Psychologist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“Dr. Mehta views therapy as a collaborative process. She works with her client to gain a deeper understanding of past struggles and tendencies, assist in managing current challenges, and develop achievable goals.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michelle Brazil

Michelle Brazil

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm not only a licensed clinical therapist for the past 25 years, but I specialize in these struggles- because I've lived them.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, Infertility
Energetic, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Abby Heitzig

Abby Heitzig

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Highland, IL


“My style in therapy is warm, collaborative, and real. I'll sit with you in the hard stuff, help you untangle patterns, and gently challenge you when you're ready.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ryan Shuda

Ryan Shuda

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As your therapist, I am going to meet you where you are. One day that may be me listening, being objective, challenging, supportive, empowering, and validating.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Megan Prior

Megan Prior

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My therapy approach is supportive, engaging and compassionate. I modify my theoretical orientations specifically to fit each of my clients...”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Grisel Gerena

Grisel Gerena

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe we all have the strength to get through life's toughest battles—sometimes we just need support in reconnecting with our inner resilience and grit.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chelsea Hopson

Chelsea Hopson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As a black woman who grew up in urban contexts, I aim to help people thrive, especially those who belong to marginalized communities.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Latrece Madison

Latrece Madison

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to empower youth to feel more in control of their lives and to equip them with tools they can carry forward long after therapy ends.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Candace Chavers

Candace Chavers

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I aim to create a calm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their experiences and build insight, coping skills, and healthier boundaries.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Hilda Ramos

Hilda Ramos

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is to help you not dwell in the past but to process it to the extent that it's impacting your present.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Flor Eldridge

Flor Eldridge

Therapist

Virtual • Johnston City, IL


My name is Flor Eldridge. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I can help equip you with techniques necessary to cope with your life challenges. I’ve been in the helping field for over 15 years. I have experience working with all ages and all walks of life.

When I am not working, I enjoy time with family and friends, and traveling.

Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kathryn Weber

Kathryn Weber

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I firmly believe that every individual is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution to the challenges we face.”
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Substance use / addiction, Women's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Rodriguez

Mary Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe everyone has a story that needs to be heard and worked through so they can be the best version of themselves.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Matthew Fetrow

Matthew Fetrow

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am trained in a variety of evidence based therapies including Gottman, EMDR, ACT, Motivational interviewing, and harm reduction.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Panic disorders
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nada Shalash

Nada Shalash

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is not only to help you understand yourself better, but to make sustainable changes that allow you to live a life aligned with your purpose.”
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma, Women's issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jessica Carrasquillo

Jessica Carrasquillo

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I specialize in working with teens and adults navigating things like school refusal, emotional dysregulation, anger, self harm, anxiety, depression, OCD, life transitions, and personal growth. I work with teens ages 13 to 18 as well as adults, and my goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and not alone in what you are going through.

Outside of my work, I enjoy being creative, staying organized, and spending time with my husband, our dog, and our two daughters, which helps me stay grounded and connected in my own life as well.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Edie Sue Sutker

Edie Sue Sutker

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am known for my empathic approach and my skill for "meeting clients where they are" and helping them to achieve their goals.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Emma Kunin

Emma Kunin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I provide a safe, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where you feel accepted, empowered, and supported.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Guy Washington

Dr. Guy Washington

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am an honorably discharged and retired Army veteran who can relate to the military culture, lifestyle, and way of life.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Georgianna Olivieri

Georgianna Olivieri

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My collaborative therapeutic approach focuses on helping clients to identify and fuel the power of their unique strengths to manage and overcome mental health and substance use challenges.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Rudesta Edwards-Ugiomoh

Rudesta Edwards-Ugiomoh

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that healing and growth happen when we feel seen, safe, and supported—and my goal is to walk alongside you as you navigate both challenges and change.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kim Nygaard

Kim Nygaard

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have extensive experience supporting clients with concerns such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, addiction, dual diagnosis, and intellectual disabilities.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Katharine McCormick

Katharine McCormick

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“You don't have to perform wellness for me. You don't have to pretend you're okay. You get to bring all of you—messy, magnificent, uncertain, sacred.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Minnella

Michael Minnella

Therapist

Virtual • Hometown, IL


“As a mental health counselor for more than two decades I have helped people through their dilemmas of trauma, depression, anxiety including ADHD, bipolar management, family relationships, and other life stressors.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Misty Spencer

Misty Spencer

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I utilize primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. My approach is supportive, strengths-based, and goal-oriented.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Gina Weber

Gina Weber

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens through a strong therapeutic relationship.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Tawana Edgeson-Steiner

Dr. Tawana Edgeson-Steiner

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to create a safe therapeutic alliance where you feel heard and understood; and through our partnership you develop an increased capacity to move towards the person you want to become.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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Find the right counselor for your family

Headway makes it easier to find family-focused support — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Family Therapist in Aurora, IL

Finding family therapists in Aurora starts with understanding what your family wants to work on together. Family therapy can support concerns like parenting conflict, adolescent challenges, blended family dynamics, and communication breakdowns across generations. Family therapists are trained to work with the relational system, not only one person. As you compare Aurora therapists, look for training and listed specialties that match your needs, such as family systems therapy, structural family therapy, parent-child work, or support for couples and families.

In Aurora, your search may include therapists with offices near home, school, or work, along with virtual options that make it easier to involve more family members. Session attendance can vary based on your goals — a therapist may meet with the full family, a parent and child, partners, or individual family members at different points. Before booking, review each therapist’s bio for details on session structure, scheduling flexibility, and communication style. A free phone consultation can also help you ask how they approach family counseling services in Aurora, IL.

Therapy in Aurora can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs, and Headway helps you see estimated costs before you book. You can search for therapists in Aurora, IL who accept a wide range of insurance plans, review detailed bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

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