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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Downers Grove, IL
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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Downers Grove, IL
Recovery from addiction takes professional support tailored to your needs. In Downers Grove, Headway provides access to 835 providers trained in relapse prevention, dual diagnosis treatment, and community reinforcement approaches. Providers offer free consultations and are often available within two weeks.
“My approach is collaborative—I take time to understand your full story and create a treatment plan that fits your life, not just your symptoms.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is direct, practical, and focused on real change. I'm not the type of therapist who simply listens and nods.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Men's issues, OCD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“As an integrative provider, I see medication as one helpful tool among several, not the only answer.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
I am an LCSW, and have been since 2014, and a LMSW for 2 years prior to that. I have a masters degree in Clinical Social work and work with individuals, couples and families. I work with those with anxiety, depression, communication issues, and most issues that we are going through currently.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I have worked extensively with alcoholics and adult children of alcoholics and run groups for the adult children of alcoholic population.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“Helping each individual to regulate their emotions and feel at ease in speaking freely about personal concerns.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I approach therapy like a warm comfortable blanket. I listen to what you feel is important to you, then help you process your experience.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a direct communicator, but use humor often to help clarify issues and to create an intervention that is easy to remember and implement for my clients.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal as a therapist is to be client-centered, focusing on tailoring therapy to meet the individual needs of each client.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, OCD
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I actively listen to client's feelings, thoughts, and desires and help them to find ways to make changes in their lives that are effective and realistic for each individual.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I approach therapy from a strength-based perspective, believing that every person carries an innate capacity for growth, resilience, and healing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based. I tailor treatment to your unique needs...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I use a warm, collaborative, and eclectic approach, drawing from cognitive behavioral and client-centered therapy to tailor treatment to your needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I believe every person has strengths to build upon, and I am committed to helping you discover yours while working toward meaningful and lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic approach is culturally grounded, emotionally attuned and rooted in connection, meeting clients exactly where they are without judgement.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to figure things out alone. I’m Tamara Whittleton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. I focus on creating a supportive environment where clients feel comfortable talking openly while developing practical strategies for growth and healing
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“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.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their treatment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe increasing self-awareness and understanding can empower individuals to develop healthier perspectives, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting changes in their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My approach to counseling is that it's a learning process where respect and trust are built to develop a partnership between the therapist and client.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My 30+ years of experience and training includes a wide variety of attachment, trauma, and cognitive behavioral interventions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe in a person's inherent healing potential. My goal is to create a safe space where your story will be heard with the utmost compassion.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I bring an energetic, warm, and direct approach to therapy. I believe meaningful change happens when you feel supported while also feeling empowered to grow.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“With a compassionate and gentle approach, I help you discover and develop a healthier relationship with internal parts of yourself...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I deeply understand the challenges of major life transitions, identity struggles, and relationship dynamics.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My clients typically comment on feeling seen and heard. They appreciate the feedback and collaborative approach.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I strive to understand my clients lived experiences from an empathic and non-judgemental perspective.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that meaningful change happens when individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered, so I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I strive to create an emotionally supportive, non-judgmental and safe environment while providing clinical insight.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
“I hope to guide clients down a path of empowerment, increased functioning in their daily life, and achievement towards their goals, whatever that looks like for them.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up as your whole self, with every part of you—the confident and organized parts, the confused and embarrassed parts, and the wounded or scared parts, too.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
With more than 30 years of experience, I've helped individuals navigate anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and life's many transitions with compassion, understanding, and practical support.
I know reaching out for help isn't always easy. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to move toward greater confidence, healing, and peace of mind.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe meaningful progress comes from not only understanding patterns that shape our lives, but also developing the confidence and practical tools to change them.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I believe that the most important element of therapy is the relationship between the provider and the client.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about discussing more than medication as treatment as I feel it takes more than medicine to develop a balanced, comfortable lifestyle.”
Substance use / addiction, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“Life brings disappointment, despair, and trauma. Hurt people often hurt others, but healed people can nurture healing in those around them.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Rather than a one-size-fits-all model, he takes the approach of adapting to the unique needs of each person he works with while collaborating with them to achieve their goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“Direct, down-to-earth, and deeply human. I blend trauma-informed care with practical tools, curiosity, and a good dose of humor.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I bring 17 years of experience supporting people from a wide variety of backgrounds and identities, with a specialty in helping folks process trauma, addiction, life shifts, and shame.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use located within 20 miles of Downers Grove, IL
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Downers Grove, IL
43+
Average years in practice
11 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 98%Depression
- 95%Anxiety
- 84%Stress management
- 81%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
- 100%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 98%Aetna
- 93%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 88%Cigna
- 70%Ascension
Languages spoken
- 98%English
- 14%Spanish
- 7%Polish
- 5%French
- 5%German
How they see their clients
- 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 63%Woman
- 37%Man
License types
- 35%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 33%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 16%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 9%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 7%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 37%Family therapy
- 28%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
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