PREMIER THERAPY & COUNSELING

For Growth, Clarity, and Direction

Elmhurst Counseling offers an interdisciplinary approach to
therapy, counseling, and coaching to support you & your family.

We are glad you are here! Our team offers therapy, counseling, and coaching for adults, children, couples, and families.

Are you ready to help your family gain the tools it needs to thrive?

Are you ready to enjoy more fulfillment and balance in your life?

Let us help you navigate challenges, promote your family’s wellness, and support your child’s development.

It is time to partner with a therapist, counselor, or coach.

CHILD & FAMILY THERAPY

Improve the relationships among members of the family and support your child’s development.

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INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING

Client-centered counseling empowers self-determination, clarity, and personal growth.

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COUPLES & MARRIAGE COUNSELING

Sustain long lasting relationships, resolve conflict, and improve your life satisfaction.

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CAREER COUNSELING

Career Transitions: Gain clarity, confidence and discover good fit careers.

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FEATURED BOOKS

Widen the Lens

Gain deeper insight into your child’s behavior and development while discovering new ways of understanding your family’s and child’s circumstances.

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Elevating Your Kids Growth

Identify key influences on your child’s development with a simple tool designed to help you quickly address problem spots and capture growth opportunities.

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Useful Pain

Embrace life’s challenges as a path to stronger, more rewarding and more enjoyable relationships with all the people in your life – from boardroom to bedroom.

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Willow's Whisper

Willow’s Whisper is a children’s book designed to assist parents, caregivers, and clinicians help kids discover the coping skills within.

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Dawn & Dusk's Discovery

Dawn & Dusk have big feelings. Despite their similarities, they see the world differently. While one is confident, the other is shy. When one is proud, the other is embarrassed.

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MEET THE CLINICAL TEAM

Steve Ritter, LCSW

Executive Director

Kerry Galarza, MS OTR/L

Clinical Director & Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Cara Milianti, LCSW

Therapist & Coach

Sally Weld, LCSW

Therapist

Nicole Francen, Psy. D.

Psychologist

Darcy Josephson, M.S. CCC-SLP/L

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Rachel Morris, M.Ed

Learning Behavioral Specialist

Julianne PEDI, LCSW

Therapist

Barkley

Emotional Support Dog

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Location

We are conveniently located downtown Elmhurst, IL, and serve Chicago western suburbs. We are just minutes from the city of Chicago, and accessible by Metra train. Our Elmhurst therapy office offers a safe and comfortable setting for counseling, coaching, and therapy.

For organizations, we provide executive coaching services on our site or yours.

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OUR MISSION

Elmhurst Counseling is a premier therapy, counseling, and coaching firm located in Elmhurst, IL, serving adults, children, families & companies interested in optimizing health. Providing developmental therapies, wellness services, & career counseling, we help clients in Elmhurst, Oakbrook, Hinsdale, Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, and Chicago communities.