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Specialties: Child, Teen/Adolescent, Adult, Individual, Family Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD and Trauma, Alcohol abuse, Anger management, Emotional and Behavioral Issues, ADHD, Self-Esteem, Coping Skills, Family Conflict, Relationship Issues, Oppositional Defiance, Impulse Control, Parenting Issues, Spirituality No matter what difficulties we all face, what pain we go through, or what our age group and background is, we all experience a longing for acceptance and connection, to feel empowered and have a meaningful life (yes, even our kiddos!). If you are searching for assistance, I believe that you are aware of this longing and understand that there is something you can do about it! I believe the best place to start the process toward well-being is accepting where we are in the here and now, while also learning to listen to our longings of where we want to be. I view my role as a counselor to foster an accepting and grace-filled environment while empowering individuals of all ages and families to take steps toward healing and growth. Based on your specific needs and personality, I take a holistic approach drawing from various evidence-based therapeutic approaches, recognizing that all people are individuals and all difficulties are unique. I draw from the following theories and interventions: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)/Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Play Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, Reality Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), Narrative Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Ana holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, from Wheaton College Graduate School, and has earned Illinois Licensure as a Professional Counselor. Ana has experience working in community mental health centers providing therapy for children, adolescents, and adults struggling with symptoms deriving from trauma, mood and behavioral disorders, family conflicts, and substance abuse.