Downers Grove Counseling and Wellness

Downers Grove Counseling and Wellness A locally-owned group therapy practice helping people heal • grow • thrive.📍Downers Grove, IL. We provide in-person and virtual tele-health appointments.

A locally-owned group counseling practice, we are staffed by a dedicated team of skilled, licensed therapists with 75 years of collective experience. Our mission is to provide the best possible care: compassionate, authentic and effective. We understand the fit between therapist and client is essential to comfort and success as healing occurs within relationships. We practice from an evidence-base

d, insight-oriented and relationship-based approach. We offer an affirming, non-judgmental space for people from all stages and walks of life. We will partner with you to achieve your treatment goals and will help you move towards lasting change, healing and growth.

Little thought swaps to improve your day. 💭
04/25/2026

Little thought swaps to improve your day. 💭

Earth Day is a gentle reminder that care begins with awareness - and small, intentional choices add up. From how we trea...
04/22/2026

Earth Day is a gentle reminder that care begins with awareness - and small, intentional choices add up. From how we treat our environment to how we show up for one another, it all matters.

Today and every day, may we move with a little more mindfulness, gratitude, and responsibility. We all share this home - let’s protect it, nurture it, and leave it better for those who come after us. 🌍💚

Confidence isn’t thinking you’ll succeed, it’s knowing you’ll survive if you don’t. 📷 Photo cred:
04/21/2026

Confidence isn’t thinking you’ll succeed, it’s knowing you’ll survive if you don’t.

📷 Photo cred:

At Downers Grove Counseling and Wellness, the only comparison that matters is who you were then and who you are now. Gro...
04/20/2026

At Downers Grove Counseling and Wellness, the only comparison that matters is who you were then and who you are now. Growth isn’t measured against others - it’s reflected in your own progress.

Small things are the whole thing. The check-ins, the deep breaths, the texts you almost didn’t send. Healing, growth, co...
04/19/2026

Small things are the whole thing. The check-ins, the deep breaths, the texts you almost didn’t send. Healing, growth, connection - they live in these moments.

Don’t overlook what feels ordinary; it’s shaping your life in powerful ways, one small choice at a time. They matter more than you think, every day.

What we push down doesn’t disappear - it waits. It shows up in tension, in reactions, in the quiet moments we try to out...
04/19/2026

What we push down doesn’t disappear - it waits. It shows up in tension, in reactions, in the quiet moments we try to outrun.

But when we slow down and allow ourselves to feel, something shifts. Emotions move, soften, and make space for clarity. There’s strength in turning toward what’s uncomfortable. There’s freedom in letting it pass through.

You don’t have to carry it forever - just long enough to understand what it’s asking of you.

We’re looking forward to joining 50+ organizations on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.It’...
04/19/2026

We’re looking forward to joining 50+ organizations on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

It’s always meaningful to connect with our community, share more about our mission and values, and stand alongside so many respected colleagues doing important work.

Special heartfelt thanks to for inviting us all and putting immense effort into coordinating this exciting annual event.

We’re grateful to work alongside you! 💚

Our strength lies in the expertise and compassion of our dedicated team. At Downers Grove Counseling and Wellness, our l...
04/18/2026

Our strength lies in the expertise and compassion of our dedicated team. At Downers Grove Counseling and Wellness, our licensed therapists use deeply relational, highly effective approaches designed to help you process and address your concerns. We understand that a strong, secure therapeutic connection is essential to healing and growth, and are committed to authentically partnering with you to meet your goals.
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Our knowledgeable clinicians offer an empathic, nonjudgmental space where you can safely explore your experiences while developing the insights and tools needed to feel empowered in your everyday life. Whether you prefer in-person sessions or the convenience of secure virtual telehealth, we are here to meet you where you are and warmly welcome you into our practice.

​Our trusted team proudly serves the western suburbs of Chicago - including Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Naperville, Lisle, Woodridge, Westmont, and surrounding areas in DuPage, Cook, Will, and Kane counties - with in-person care, as well as offers HIPAA-compliant online therapy for all Illinois residents. Connect with one of our expert therapists today to take the next step towards lasting fulfillment and purpose, and find the perfect fit for your mental health journey.

I hope you know there are people rooting for you, even on the days it feels quiet, heavy, or uncertain. You are not doin...
04/11/2026

I hope you know there are people rooting for you, even on the days it feels quiet, heavy, or uncertain. You are not doing this alone. Someone believes in your growth, your healing, your resilience, and your ability to keep going. Let this be your reminder to take one more step forward, to trust yourself a little more, and to keep showing up exactly as you are today. You’ve got this, more than you know.

💡 Therapist Spotlight 💡 Sherry Zhang, LSWTherapistSherry views therapy as a true partnership and a powerful act of self-...
04/11/2026

💡 Therapist Spotlight 💡

Sherry Zhang, LSW
Therapist

Sherry views therapy as a true partnership and a powerful act of self-trust. Guided by curiosity, empathy, and a strong belief in the human capacity for healing, she helps children, teens, adults, and families transform challenges into sources of strength. She recognizes that therapies grounded in depth, insight, and meaning are uniquely effective in supporting the whole person and creating lasting, real-world change.

Through attentive listening and gentle guidance, Sherry is devoted to helping individuals ease emotional distress while developing skills for growth, resilience, and overall well-being. Her integrative approach blends expressive arts with psychodynamic and cognitive therapy techniques, offering practical tools to navigate emotions, reconnect with purpose and identity, and reclaim a sense of direction.

Sherry is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Relational-Cultural Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), solution-focused therapy, and somatic practices. She provides attuned, respectful, and deeply affirming care for students, parents, couples, LGBTQ+ individuals, and anyone navigating acculturative stress, career challenges, relationship dynamics, or major life transitions.​

Beyond the therapy room, Sherry leads restorative justice and gender-based violence prevention initiatives. She is also the Founder and Co-President of I-Planet International Center, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering international professionals. Sherry holds degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the University of Pennsylvania and offers therapy in English and Mandarin.

Sherry is accepting new clients for daytime and evening appointments.

Schedule Appointment
• Call (630) 426-9719
• Complete our Appointment Request Form via our website at www.downersgrovecounseling.com
• Book online at https://downersgrovecounseling.clientsecure.me

Downers Grove Counseling and Wellness
4910 Main Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 426-9719

At times, the bravest thing we can do is let go of control. ☀️
04/11/2026

At times, the bravest thing we can do is let go of control. ☀️

💡 Therapist Spotlight 💡 Nadia Hallak, LPCTherapist | EMDR PractitionerWith over a decade of clinical and teaching experi...
04/11/2026

💡 Therapist Spotlight 💡

Nadia Hallak, LPC
Therapist | EMDR Practitioner

With over a decade of clinical and teaching experience, Nadia works collaboratively with individuals and couples to problem-solve effectively, deepen insight, and create positive, sustainable change across family, social life, career, and romantic relationships.
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With a warm, approachable, and intentional style, she fosters a supportive, action-oriented space where your voice is valued and your goals guide the process. Whether processing difficult emotions or building effective coping skills, she offers steady, thoughtful guidance grounded in a strengths-based, compassionate, whole-person approach.
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Nadia specializes in guiding you as you navigate dating, relationships, marriage and divorce, grief and loss, anxiety, reproductive challenges - including IVF, infertility, and pregnancy loss - and identity in the workplace. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and the Gottman Method for couples, creating a personalized, attuned experience tailored to your needs and pace.
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Her doctoral dissertation focused on effective communication and marital satisfaction among couples. She is especially skilled at helping couples strengthen emotional connection, improve communication, and build resilient, fulfilling partnerships. Nadia offers therapy in English, Arabic, and Hebrew.

Nadia has immediate openings and looks forward to providing you empathic, effective and deeply relational care.

Address

4910 Main Street
Downers Grove, IL
60515

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+16304269719

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