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Grief counselors and therapists in Downers Grove, IL
Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Downers Grove, IL
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Welcome — I'm so glad you're here! With 23 years of experience as a school social worker, I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and families navigate life's challenges and build the skills needed to thrive at home, school and in their communities. I work with children and teens ages 3-17, as well as parents and caregivers who are seeking support, guidance, and practical strategies to strengthen family relationships and improve daily functioning.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent children and adolescents, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), social-communication challenges, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, and behavioral challenges. My approach is strength-based, collaborative and tailored to each child's unique needs.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist working since 2017 in community mental health and private practice. I have a masters degree specializing in couples and family therapy. I work to offer a space where clients can be seen and heard.
Thank you for taking the first step in sharing your story—your Mental Health Matters, and you deserve to be heard, supported, and understood.
Welcome to Integrated Family Behavioral Health & Counseling PLLC! I'm Mihaela Vladu, PMHNP-BC, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 16+ years of experience in healthcare, dedicated to helping individuals achieve lasting mental wellness and regain control of their lives.
I provide compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based care in a safe and supportive environment where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. My approach focuses on treating the whole person—not just symptoms—while working collaboratively with you to reach your goals.
I specialize in working with a diverse range of individuals, including younger/older adults, children aged 6 and up, women dealing specifically with trauma and abuse, and veterans, as well as active-duty personnel experiencing PTSD. As a certified ADHD specialist, I provide targeted, evidence-based interventions to help individuals improve focus and daily functioning. I also have extensive experience treating bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, panic disorder, OCD, and other complex mental health conditions.
Areas of Expertise:
• Dual-Diagnosis Care (SUD + mood/anxiety/psychotic disorders)
• MAT: Buprenorphine/Suboxone inductions & maintenance; relapse-prevention planning
• Alcohol/Opioid Withdrawal & Detox protocols (court order MAT program, inpatient, outpatient, and halfway houses)
• Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis
• Residential/PHP/IOP programmed care & step-down planning
• Trauma-informed care, veteran populations, and complex comorbidity
When things feel out of control, even making small decisions can seem impossible, and it’s hard to just be in the moment. You might find yourself stuck in a loop of overthinking while constantly worrying about what happened yesterday or stressing about what might happen tomorrow. In the end, you feel disconnected from yourself and the people who matter most.
Does it ever feel like you are going through the motions, watching your life from the sidelines instead of actually living it?
As a fellow Christian, I understand the unique intersection of faith and life’s challenges. My mission is to walk alongside you, offering support and tools so that you can flourish whether you are a parent, spouse, student, or young adult.
I have been a licensed clinical social worker for over 30 years bringing broad experience and perspective to my sessions. I believe that joining with a client is paramount to establishing trust. Trusting that your provider cares for you, has your best interest at heart and provides you with reasonable and doable solutions is key to growth. If we don’t connect, no harm/no foul. We agree to move on and I will assist with that process, if necessary.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Downers Grove, IL who help people navigate grief and loss
- 100%Grief or loss
- 97%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 86%Relationship issues
- 99%Aetna
- 95%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 89%Cigna
- 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 70%Ascension
- 95%English
- 10%Spanish
- 3%Polish
- 2%Portuguese
- 1%Arabic
- 98%In-person or online
- 2%In-person only
- 78%Woman
- 22%Man
- 41%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 39%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 9%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 6%Clinical Psychologist
- 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 99%Individual therapy
- 35%Family therapy
- 28%Couples therapy
- 27%Child or adolescent therapy
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