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Top couples therapists in Downers Grove, IL

Navigate relationship challenges with compassionate couples therapy in Downers Grove. Our providers specialize in conflict resolution, communication improvement, and rebuilding trust using proven therapeutic methods. Access care virtually or in-person, with many sessions covered by insurance and providers available within two weeks.

DeSonta Tillman

DeSonta Tillman

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“DeSonta is a humanistic, person-centered therapist. Her theory is that when people are determined, have the information and resources they can learn to consider other's perspectives and challenge their former thinking; therefore, experiencing change.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 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.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Naji Al-Najjar

Naji Al-Najjar

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I use an integrated approach to see the person in front of me as an individual who has their own experiences, all of which help to answer the question, "What happened to you?" versus "What's wrong with you?"”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rasheca Jackson

Rasheca Jackson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach to care is warm, affirming, and holistic. I take time to truly listen so you feel heard and understood without judgment.”
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Myles McGhee

Myles McGhee

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and patterns so they can develop healthier ways of coping and create meaningful change.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Marcy Kirkland

Marcy Kirkland

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have a person-centered approach to therapy which means I support and guide client's with attaining their personal goals as an active participant in their treatment.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Musediq Ismail

Musediq Ismail

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is collaborative and patient-centered. I strive to meet people where they are, guide them with evidence-based interventions, and empower them to take an active role in their mental wellness.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Camelle Burlock, MS, Lcpc, Crc

Camelle Burlock, MS, Lcpc, Crc

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“In our first session, you can expect a warm, compassionate space where you are truly heard and respected.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julianna Sliger

Julianna Sliger

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in helping adults just like you reclaim their well-being, build lasting self-esteem, manage anxiety and depression, and process all forms of grief.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Twitchell

Jessica Twitchell

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My therapeutic approach is to help individuals follow this inner wisdom to a more fulfilling future.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ada Kentris-Larkin

Ada Kentris-Larkin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Therapy is not about becoming a different person—it's about learning how to work with yourself instead of against yourself.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Najm Zaman

Najm Zaman

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


My name is Najm Zaman, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, heal from trauma, and build lasting resilience!

My professional journey spans over 15 years across clinical practice, healthcare operations, and community leadership. I hold both a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Adelphi University. Throughout my career, I have served in diverse roles—from supervising foster care programs to leading community-based non-profit organizations and wellness initiatives. This background allows me to understand my clients not just in isolation, but within the broader context of their environments, families, and communities.

While I work with a wide range of individuals, my primary areas of specialization include:

  • Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders
  • Anxiety and Mood Management
  • Life Transitions and Identity Development
  • Youth, Young Adult, and Family Dynamics
  • Relationships and Breakups
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Akya Gossitt

Akya Gossitt

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have a strong background working with youth in care and adolescents facing behavioral, emotional, and environmental stressors.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Creative, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ken Markovic

Ken Markovic

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Marina Lisjonok

Marina Lisjonok

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is gentle, holistic, and solution-focused. I primarily use Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) to help clear emotional disturbances and release mental blocks quickly and effectively.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Karyn Warford

Karyn Warford

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I offer a safe space to explore new perspectives and tools so that we can find deeper healing and help you reconnect with what's most important to you and get you moving forward again.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Tanisha Horne

Tanisha Horne

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I foster a supportive environment that allows clients to be themselves. Clients can expect to have a decrease in symptoms and feel motivated to work toward reaching their goals.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kayce Bragg

Kayce Bragg

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I tend to use a person-centered and solution-focused model as I believe in focusing on your current problems and working together to develop effective strategies for improving overall life satisfaction.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Megan Connors

Megan Connors

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I focus on creating a comfortable and safe environment to help you reach your goals. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, panic disorder, relationship issues, stress management and adjustment disorders with both individuals and couples.

Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Christopher Nora

Christopher Nora

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“I place a strong emphasis on creating an environment that fosters comfortable conversation, safety, and openness between us as partners in the therapeutic process.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Danielle Zavala

Danielle Zavala

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I help clients understand their patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and build a more stable and meaningful quality of life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jasmine Turner

Jasmine Turner

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to help you develop emotional awareness, build distress tolerance, strengthen resilience, and learn practical coping strategies that support long-term well-being.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Eleanor Windle

Eleanor Windle

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe the therapeutic space should provide a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere to minimize shame and allow for authentic reflection and self-discovery.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Patricia Gomez

Patricia Gomez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Illinois with over 8 years of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. I began my career as an Early Childhood Teacher which sparked my passion for helping others and transitioned to social work. I believe prioritizing mental health is essential to overall stability and well-being. I have experience working with children, adolescents adults and older adults who are managing PTSD, grief depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Vaca

Jacqueline Vaca

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe healing begins when you feel truly heard, but it grows through insight, self-compassion, and practical tools that help you move differently in your daily life.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jasmine Menser-Lust

Jasmine Menser-Lust

Therapist

Virtual • Bloomingdale, IL


“My passion is working with individuals who are fed up and know that something has to change but are not quite sure how to change it.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
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.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Cecilia Davis

Cecilia Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is real, down-to-earth, and compassionate. I truly believe each of us has the power to create our own happiness...”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Robin Shannon

Robin Shannon

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


My clients seek to understand and accept themselves and their life experiences. Together we will explore how your past is impacting your present, so you can ultimately move toward a better future.


I work with individuals, couples and families from an attachment and systems perspective, knowing we experience many wounds through relationships but through the right relationships we can also experience healing.


It is important in my work that I allow the client's cultural context inform my treatment.

Relationship issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christian Brown

Christian Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
John Michael Quinn

John Michael Quinn

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative—I focus on helping you understand what's keeping you stuck and building the tools to move forward.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Pamela Brown

Pamela Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and tailored to your unique experiences and goals.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ruslana Menasce

Ruslana Menasce

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that therapy works best when clients feel comfortable being themselves, while also feeling supported and challenged.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Anthony Hughes

Anthony Hughes

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I relate to your struggle, having personally overcome trauma and discovered ways to make ADHD work for me.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Burton Krain

Dr. Burton Krain

Psychologist

Virtual • Northbrook, IL


“I utilize an eclectic approach to therapies and treatments. I am not bound by the conventions of dated treatment modalities...”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Reylla Cristina Freire Do Vale Santos

Dr. Reylla Cristina Freire Do Vale Santos

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have been working with marginalized populations and people struggling with addictions for over a decade.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jayla Harrison

Jayla Harrison

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in working with high-achieving Black women, neurodivergent adults, individuals navigating mood and personality disorders, and couples of color seeking greater connection, communication, and healing.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lauren Wagner

Lauren Wagner

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe therapy should be collaborative and grounded in trust, creating a safe space where you can express yourself without judgment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Gladys Larsen

Gladys Larsen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tinley Park, IL


“My style is warm, collaborative, and empowering. I take time to truly listen to my clients, educate them about their diagnoses and treatment options, and engage them as active participants in their healing journey.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Arielle Miree

Arielle Miree

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I view therapy as a safe judgment free zone where clients can process, explore, and gain insights about themselves, others, and the world.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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