Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in Naperville, IL
At Providence Counseling Associates, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered mental health care for individuals across all stages of life. Our team of licensed clinicians brings decades of combined experience in addressing emotional, behavioral, and clinically significant challenges through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. We prioritize creating safe, nonjudgmental spaces where clients can explore their concerns and develop personalized strategies for healing and growth. Our practice integrates diverse modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and trauma-informed care, to meet the unique needs of each client.With expertise in areas such as anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, and life transitions, we empower clients to build resilience and achieve meaningful progress toward their mental health goals. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our ongoing professional development, community engagement through mental health education, and collaborative approach to treatment planning.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Parenting Support
Life Transition Coaching
EMDR Therapy
Mental Health First Aid Training
Highlights and features
- We offer client-centered therapy with experienced licensed clinicians
- Specialized treatment programs for anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery
- Integrates evidence-based modalities like CBT and mindfulness techniques
- Provides evening and weekend appointment availability for working professionals
- Offers sliding scale fees based on financial need assessment
What people say
Compassionate care
Experienced clinicians
Effective treatment
Safe environment
Personalized approach
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions provide personalized mental health treatment tailored to each client's unique needs. Experienced clinicians use evidence-based approaches to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Sessions focus on building coping skills, improving emotional regulation, and fostering personal growth through a supportive therapeutic relationship.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma recovery programs utilize EMDR therapy and other evidence-based techniques to process distressing experiences. Our clinicians help clients develop grounding strategies, rebuild emotional stability, and restore healthy relationships while addressing symptoms of PTSD and complex trauma in a safe therapeutic environment.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling services focus on improving communication patterns, resolving conflicts, and rebuilding trust in relationships. Therapists work with partners to address intimacy issues, navigate life transitions, and develop healthier relational dynamics through structured, goal-oriented therapy sessions.
Mental Health First Aid
Certified instructors provide Mental Health First Aid training to recognize and respond to mental health crises. The program equips participants with practical skills to support individuals experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or acute mental health emergencies.
Parenting Support
Parenting support services address child behavioral issues, adolescent challenges, and family communication patterns. Therapists help parents develop effective discipline strategies, navigate developmental transitions, and strengthen family relationships through both individual and family therapy sessions.
People
Amy Barth
Therapist
MSW, LCSW with expertise in adolescent and adult mental health, offering client-centered therapy for anxiety, depression, and life transitions through evidence-based approaches.
Emily Boothe
Therapist
MA, LCPC specializing in individual and couples therapy, utilizing cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques to treat substance use, anxiety, and relationship issues with personalized care.
Pam Borgeson
Founding Partner
MA, LCPC with 40+ years experience in mental health, providing consultation and referral support after retiring from direct clinical practice, founder of Providence Counseling Associates.
April Carlson
Therapist
MSW, LCSW offering therapy for depression, anxiety, and family challenges, with extensive school mental health experience addressing academic and social-emotional concerns.
Therese Giolas
Therapist
MA, LCPC specializing in adolescent and adult therapy, utilizing EMDR for trauma recovery and addressing anxiety, depression, and relationship issues through holistic treatment approaches.
Questions
Do you offer telehealth therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide HIPAA-compliant video sessions while maintaining in-person options. Contact our office for scheduling details.
What are typical session lengths?
Standard psychotherapy sessions last approximately 60 minutes to ensure thorough therapeutic engagement and progress.
How often should therapy occur?
Weekly sessions are recommended initially, with frequency adjusted as treatment goals progress and stabilize.
Do therapists accept insurance?
We are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO. Many providers offer out-of-network benefits for mental health services.
Are sliding scale fees available?
Some therapists offer reduced fees based on financial need assessment and specific eligibility criteria.
Can medications be prescribed?
We provide referrals for medication evaluation and coordinate care with prescribing professionals when needed.
