Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Our therapists use CBT to help teens identify the thought patterns driving anxiety, depression, and avoidance, and replace them with tools that actually work in real situations at school and home.
📍 Lombard, IL · DuPage County
Teen Therapists
in Lombard, IL
Your teenager does not have to figure it out alone. Our licensed teen therapists in Lombard help adolescents ages 12 to 17 build emotional tools, navigate hard seasons, and feel like themselves again.
- ✓ Specialists in teen therapy
- ✓ Ages 12 to 17
- ✓ PPO insurance accepted
- ✓ In-person & online
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BCBS · UHC · AetnaPPO in-network
100% ConfidentialHIPAA compliant
Trusted by families across DuPage County
BlueCross BlueShield
United Healthcare
Aetna
Psychology Today Verified
TEAMS™ Care Model
Who we help in Lombard
Teen therapy that speaks
to both of you
Our therapists understand that parents and teens often arrive at therapy from very different places. Both experiences are valid. Both are welcome here.
For parents
Signs you might recognize
Signs you might recognize
in your teenager
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Withdrawing from family
Doors stay closed. Conversations go nowhere. You sense something is wrong but cannot get through.
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Mood swings and irritability
Explosive reactions to small things, or a flat, distant version of the teen you know. Neither feels normal.
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School struggles
Grades slipping, avoidance, refusal to go. You cannot tell if it is laziness, anxiety, or something deeper.
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Social anxiety or isolation
Dropping out of activities they used to love. Avoiding friends. Spending hours alone in their room.
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You have tried everything
Talking, consequences, ignoring it, waiting it out. Nothing has shifted and you are running out of ideas.
For teens
Things you might be
Things you might be
going through
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Nobody really gets it
You try to explain how you feel and it comes out wrong, or gets minimized. Therapy is a space where that changes.
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Pressure from every direction
School, social media, family expectations, figuring out who you are. It adds up faster than anyone admits.
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Anxiety that will not quiet down
Racing thoughts, dread about things that seem small, a constant background hum of worry you cannot turn off.
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Feeling low or empty
Not sad exactly. Just flat. Like things that used to matter do not anymore, and you cannot explain why.
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Not sure who you are
Identity, relationships, what you actually want. These years raise big questions and it can feel overwhelming alone.
Your care team in Lombard
Meet the teen therapists
who will work with your family
Our therapists specialize in adolescents. They know how to build trust with teenagers who are skeptical, and how to keep parents meaningfully involved without making the teen feel surveilled.
Jami Aitken, LCSW
Director of Clinical Services
Anxiety · Depression · Trauma
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.
Ray Chukwudi, LSW
Clinical Therapist
Anxiety · Depression · Trauma
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 Cornelio, LCSW
Clinical Therapist
Anxiety · Depression · Stress & Burnout
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.
Lauren Hughes, LSW
Clinical Therapist
Anxiety · OCD · Grief
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.
Cyndi Marquez, LPC
Clinical Therapist
Anxiety · ADHD
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 Pusateri, LPC, NCC
Clinical Therapist
Anxiety · Depression · ADHD
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 Rutz, LCSW
Clinical Therapist
Anxiety · Depression · Life Transitions
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.
Quentin Smith, MSW
Clinical Therapist
Depression · ADHD · Trauma
Quentin is a compassionate therapist who supports children, teens, and adults navigating trauma, ADHD, grief, and life challenges. Using a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach, he helps clients build coping skills, resilience, and hope for the future.
Becca Wagner, LCSW
Clinical Therapist
Anxiety · Depression · ADHD
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.
Chloe Zunkel, LSW
Clinical Therapist
Anxiety · Depression · ADHD
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.
Vanessa Segura, LSW
Clinical Therapist
Trauma · Mood Disorders · Identity
Vanessa is a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist passionate about making mental health care accessible for communities of color. She specializes in supporting teens, young adults, and young parents through trauma, mood disorders, identity, and life transitions using a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach.
How our therapists work
Evidence-based approaches
teenagers actually respond to
Our therapists do not talk at teenagers. They build real rapport first, then use structured, evidence-based approaches that meet adolescents where they are developmentally.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT gives teens concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Particularly effective for adolescents who feel things intensely and struggle to manage reactions.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT helps teens stop fighting their thoughts and feelings and start acting in line with their values, a powerful frame for identity work and the existential questions that come with adolescence.
Trauma-Informed Care
Many teens carry experiences they have never put words to. Our therapists are trained to recognize trauma responses in adolescents and create the safety needed to address them at the right pace.
Family Systems Work
Teen struggles rarely exist in isolation. Our therapists involve parents in a structured, collaborative way that strengthens the relationship at home without compromising the trust built with the teen.
Telehealth Sessions
Many teens find it easier to open up from their own space. Our therapists offer secure video sessions for all Illinois residents, with the same quality of care as in-person.
Getting started
Three steps to your teen's
first session
The first call is just for parents. Your teen does not need to be ready yet.
Parent consultation call
You talk to our Care Coordinator first. Share what you are observing, ask your questions, and get matched with the therapist best suited to your teenager. No commitment, and your teen does not need to be involved yet.
Your teen meets their therapist
The first session is low-pressure. The therapist focuses on building rapport and understanding your teenager, not jumping straight into hard topics. Parents receive a brief update on how to support progress at home.
Growth for the whole family
As your teen builds emotional skills and self-awareness, the whole family often shifts. Our therapists keep parents informed and involved at a level that supports the work without undermining it.
Why Dayrise Wellness
Teen therapists who earn
trust before they expect it
Teenagers are not small adults. They require a different kind of therapeutic presence, one that does not talk down, does not rush, and does not make them feel like a problem to be solved. That is what our Lombard therapists are trained to do.
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Carefully matched, not randomly assigned
The therapist relationship is everything with teenagers. Our Care Coordinator takes time to match your teen based on personality, concerns, and what kind of therapeutic presence they are most likely to connect with.
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Parents involved the right way
We keep parents informed and engaged without making the teen feel monitored. Our therapists set clear expectations with both sides so trust is protected on both ends.
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The TEAMS™ care model
The only center in Lombard with TEAMS™, combining Therapy, Education, care Coordination, and Lifestyle Support to address the full picture of an adolescent life.
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Insurance verified upfront
We are in-network with BCBS PPO, United Healthcare PPO, and Aetna PPO. We check your benefits before the first session so cost is one less thing to worry about.
500+
Clients helped
4.5★
Google rating
Ages 12+
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What families say
Real Google reviews from
families in Lombard
★★★★★"Dayrise Wellness has been an absolute blessing. The staff is incredibly kind, compassionate, and professional, and they truly make you feel heard and supported. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is welcoming and calming. The therapists genuinely care about your well-being and take the time to understand your needs and goals. I am so grateful for the guidance, encouragement, and positive impact they have had on my life. I highly recommend Dayrise Wellness to anyone looking for a safe, supportive, and uplifting place to heal and grow."
★★★★★"Dayrise Wellness deserves every bit of a 5-star rating. The team is professional and truly focused on patient care. Krystyna is excellent at her job. She is attentive, and genuinely caring. The level of service and attention to detail sets this place apart. I would absolutely recommend Dayrise Wellness to anyone looking for top-notch care."
★★★★★"Highly recommend Dayrise Wellness. As a representative for a treatment center, we truly value collaborative partnerships that are rooted in trust and lead to high-quality, individualized care. Dayrise Wellness consistently delivers substantial, thoughtful services to every individual who enters their program. I also want to recognize Krystyna, the Outreach Manager, for the excellent work she does; professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in building strong partnerships that benefit the people we serve."
Insurance & payment
Teen therapy your
insurance may cover
Our teen therapists are in-network with PPO plans from major Illinois insurance providers. Our Care Coordinator verifies your benefits before the first session so you know exactly what to expect.
- BlueCross BlueShield
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
Don't see your insurance? Call us at (331) 425-8625. We will check your specific plan before your first session.
Not sure if you are covered?
Tell us your insurance and we will verify your teen's mental health benefits, free, before you book anything.
Call to verify coverage →Frequently asked questions
Questions parents ask about
teen therapy in Lombard
The fit between a teenager and their therapist is the single most important factor in whether therapy works. At Dayrise, our Care Coordinator talks with you first to understand your teen, what you are observing, and what kind of presence they are most likely to connect with. We then hand-match them with the therapist best suited to their personality and situation. Call (331) 425-8625 or book a free parent consultation online.
This is one of the most common concerns parents bring to us. Our recommendation is to start with a parent consultation call first, without involving your teen yet. We can help you understand what might be driving the resistance and suggest ways to introduce the idea that reduce pushback. Sometimes just knowing the first session is low-pressure and does not involve anyone reporting back to parents is enough to get a reluctant teen in the door.
Our teen therapists work with adolescents from age 12 through 17. We also work with young adults 18 and older through our adult therapy services. If your child is younger than 12, contact us and we will help you find the right resource.
Confidentiality is essential to building trust with teenagers. In general, what your teen shares in sessions stays between them and their therapist. There are legal exceptions: if your teen discloses a risk of harm to themselves or others, the therapist is required to act. Outside of those situations, parents receive general updates on themes and progress, not session-by-session content. Our therapists set these expectations clearly with both the teen and the parents at the start.
In most cases, yes. Our therapists are in-network with BlueCross BlueShield PPO, United Healthcare PPO, and Aetna PPO. Mental health parity laws require most insurance plans to cover adolescent therapy at the same level as medical care. Our Care Coordinator verifies your specific benefits before the first session. Call (331) 425-8625 or reach out online.
Our therapists work with adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, identity challenges, social anxiety, academic stress, family conflict, grief, self-esteem issues, and the general emotional overwhelm that comes with navigating adolescence. If you are not sure whether your teen needs therapy, our Care Coordinator can help you think it through on a free consultation call.
It is a fair question and there is no single answer. Therapy is worth considering when the struggles are affecting multiple areas of your teenager's life, have persisted for more than a few weeks, or when your teen is expressing that they are not okay. You do not need certainty before reaching out. A consultation call costs nothing and can help you decide whether therapy is the right next step.
Yes. All of our therapists offer secure video sessions for Illinois residents. Many teenagers find it easier to open up from the privacy of their own room, and telehealth removes the logistical barriers that can make consistent attendance difficult for busy families.
School counselors provide important support, but they typically work with large caseloads and are focused on academic and immediate crisis needs. Our therapists work one-on-one with your teen in a confidential, clinical setting, using evidence-based approaches for the full range of emotional and mental health challenges adolescents face. Sessions are not connected to the school system, and nothing is shared with teachers or administrators.
Where to find us
Teen therapists in
Lombard, IL
Address
500 Waters Edge, Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148
Phone
Getting here
Located on Waters Edge Lane, easily accessible from I-88 and I-355 in the heart of DuPage County. On-site parking available.
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Nearby areas our therapists serve
Free parent consultation
Talk to us about
your teenager today
The first call is just for you. No obligation, no pressure. Our Care Coordinator will listen, answer your questions, and help you figure out the right next step for your teen and your family.
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100% confidential
Your information is private and HIPAA-compliant. We never share it.
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Parents first
Your teen does not need to be ready yet. The first call is just for you.
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Flexible scheduling
Weekday and weekend slots available. In-person or telehealth, your choice.
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Insurance verified first
We check your benefits before the first session. No surprise bills.
Book a free consult
Pick a day and time that works for you. No commitment.
Schedule a free consult
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