Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Our therapists use CBT to identify and reframe the thought patterns fueling anxiety. An evidence-based standard, and what most of our clients respond to fastest.
📍 Lombard, IL · DuPage County
Real therapists. Real results. Our licensed clinicians in Lombard specialize in anxiety, offering personalized care that goes beyond the 50-minute hour.
Your care team in Lombard
Every therapist at our Lombard center is licensed, experienced in anxiety, and committed to building a plan around your life, not a generic protocol. You'll meet your therapist before committing to anything.
With a Master’s in Social Work and formal training in CBT, Jami Aitken leads our team with expertise in depression, anxiety, trauma, and family therapy. Jami’s goal is to foster open communication and build strategies for strong relationships among her clients.
A former collegiate athlete and experienced counselor, Megan specializes in sport and health psychology. She helps clients facing co-occurring mental health challenges, guiding them to gain insight and awareness to live fulfilling, meaningful lives.
Ray is a dedicated therapist with a passion for supporting individuals and families through trauma, anxiety, and life challenges. She creates a safe, collaborative space where clients can explore their experiences, build coping skills, and move toward healing with confidence and clarity.
Rayven is a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker who creates a warm, authentic space where clients feel comfortable being themselves. She supports people through anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
Rhealee takes a trauma-informed approach and helps clients work through difficult past experiences and recognize their own resilience. She draws on DBT, ACT, CBT, Prolonged Exposure, and queer-affirming therapy.
Colleen is a compassionate therapist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She creates a safe, supportive space for healing and personal growth.
Lauren is a compassionate therapist with expertise in OCD, phobias, anxiety spectrum disorders, and grief counseling. With training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), ACT, and DBT, and a Master’s from Aurora University, she equips clients with tools to face challenges and align with their values.
Mariam is a compassionate therapist with 10 years of experience supporting individuals through complex trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life challenges. She creates a safe, collaborative space where clients feel empowered to do the difficult work and build lasting skills for the future.
Cyndi is a compassionate therapist who supports adolescents and young adults through anxiety, life changes, and relationship issues. She creates a warm space where clients from all backgrounds can build coping skills, set goals, and grow into the version of themselves they want to be.
Liz is a warm and collaborative therapist who supports children, teens, and adults through challenges like anxiety, OCD, trauma, and family stress. She uses evidence-based tools, art and play, and an individualized approach to help clients grow with confidence and clarity.
Cameren is a direct, empathetic, and solution-focused therapist who supports teens, college-age clients, and adults. She specializes in anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, and interpersonal challenges.
Becca is a warm, strengths-based therapist specializing in teens and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions. She draws from CBT, DBT, and attachment-based approaches to help clients build self-awareness and grow.
Barbara is a compassionate, client-centered therapist who supports adults and older adults through grief and loss, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and stress. She is a Certified Grief Educator and provides affirming care to the LGBTQ+ community.
Atavia is a collaborative, strengths-based therapist who supports youth and adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, stress, and emotional regulation challenges, using evidence-based approaches to help clients build coping skills and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Chloe is a warm, strengths-based therapist who specializes in supporting adolescents and young adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. She creates a safe, judgment-free space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow.
Who our therapists help
Most of our Lombard clients aren't in crisis. They're high-functioning on the outside, exhausted on the inside. Our therapists specialize in exactly that gap.
Anxiety shows up as constant worry, a racing mind, and a body that will not relax. Our therapists help you understand what drives it and give you skills that work in daily life. If low mood is the bigger concern, see our depression therapists in Lombard.
Want to understand more first? Read about anxiety, its symptoms, causes, and treatment options, or just reach out and we'll help you sort out what's actually going on.
Find a therapist for me →Anxious even when things are "going well." The worry never turns off.
Waking up already tired. Getting through the day takes everything.
Mind racing at night, replaying conversations or dreading what's next.
Things that used to bring joy feel empty. Just going through the motions.
Canceling plans feels like relief, even when you're lonely.
Pushing harder hoping it clicks, but the emptiness grows instead.
How our therapists work
Our therapists don't apply one method to everyone. They draw from multiple proven approaches based on what's actually driving your anxiety.
Our therapists use CBT to identify and reframe the thought patterns fueling anxiety. An evidence-based standard, and what most of our clients respond to fastest.
When emotions feel overwhelming, our DBT-trained therapists teach concrete regulation skills, particularly effective for emotional intensity and relationship stress.
Our ACT-trained therapists help you stop fighting your thoughts and start living in line with your values, moving forward even when anxiety is present.
Many of our therapists are trained in trauma-informed approaches. Anxiety often have roots deeper than the present. We address them gently and at your pace.
Our therapists treat the relational system around you, not just the individual. When anxiety affects one person, it ripples through the whole family.
Can't make it to Lombard? Our therapists offer secure video sessions for all Illinois residents, same quality, from anywhere.
Who our therapists see in Lombard
Our therapists give teens real tools, not lectures, to manage anxiety, low mood, and the pressure that comes with school, identity, and growing up.
Successful on paper, depleted inside. Our therapists specialize in helping high-functioning adults break the anxiety-burnout cycle before it takes everything.
Our family therapists help families communicate better and support each other through anxiety, treating the system, not just the individual.
Getting started
Our Care Coordinator listens, answers your questions, and hand-matches you with the therapist whose background and style fits what you're going through. No commitment required.
Your therapist takes time to understand your specific anxiety triggers, history, and goals, then builds a care plan around your actual life, not a standard protocol.
Work with your therapist to develop real emotional tools so you can handle stress, setbacks, and uncertainty with the calm and confidence that comes from genuine growth.
Why Dayrise Wellness
There are other therapy practices in Lombard. What makes Dayrise different is the depth of support our therapists provide, before, during, and between sessions.
You're not assigned to whoever's available. Our Care Coordinator hand-matches you based on your specific situation, personality, and goals.
The only center in Lombard with TEAMS™: our therapists work within a multidisciplinary model combining Therapy, Education, care Coordination, and Lifestyle Support.
Our therapists help you build emotional strength before anxiety escalate, not just after a crisis hits.
Our team verifies your benefits before your first session. No surprise bills. We are in-network with BCBS PPO, United Healthcare PPO, and Aetna PPO.
What clients say
★★★★★"Every human that makes up this team has proven to be collaborative, compassionate, and lead with integrity. Jamie does, and has always, fought for the best interest of her clients and Krystyna has made such a big impact on this community, she has been a great bridge for helping people find care. Thanks for what you all do!"
★★★★★"I have had nothing but a positive experience working with Dayrise. Krystyna is incredibly knowledgeable and always responsive and available to answer any questions. I truly appreciate her support and professionalism."
★★★★★"Dayrise Wellness is top-tier. The staff is professional, caring, and focused on providing excellent patient care. Krystyna, their Outreach Manager, is fantastic to work with. She's attentive, knowledgeable, and truly invested in her work. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dayrise Wellness to others."
Insurance & payment
Our therapists are in-network with PPO plans from the major insurance providers in Illinois. Our Care Coordinator handles the verification. You focus on finding the right therapist.
Don't see your insurance? Call us at (331) 425-8625 . We'll check your specific plan before your first session.
Tell us your insurance and we'll verify your mental health benefits, free before you book anything.
Call to verify coverage →Frequently asked questions
Where to find us
500 Waters Edge, Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148
Located on Waters Edge Lane, easily accessible from I-88 and I-355 in the heart of DuPage County. On-site parking available.
Free consultation
You don't need to have all the answers before reaching out. Our Care Coordinator will listen, match you with the right therapist, and get you started, completely free, no commitment.
Your information is private and HIPAA-compliant. We never share it.
The consultation is just to talk. You decide whether to move forward.
Weekday and weekend slots available. In-person or telehealth, your choice.
We check your benefits before your first session. No surprise bills.
Pick a day and time that works for you. No commitment.
Schedule a free consult
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