Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Yorkville
Joi Counseling has dedicated itself to advancing mental health for individuals, families, and communities since 1998. Our team of licensed clinicians employs evidence-based therapeutic modalities tailored to meet the unique needs of children, adolescents, adults, and families. Grounded in a psychodynamic, strengths-based approach, we prioritize client-centered goals such as enhancing problem-solving abilities, improving communication, and fostering personal growth through individual, couples, group, and family therapies. With expertise in clinical social work, addiction counseling, and trauma-informed care, our practitioners deliver personalized treatment plans while maintaining strict adherence to Illinois state licensure standards.We empower clients to practice new skills outside sessions, ensuring sustainable progress. Our commitment to excellence extends to community education through parenting classes and collaboration with local institutions, including Yorkville School District. By emphasizing transparency about fees, insurance navigation, and accessible care, we strive to remove barriers to mental wellness. As a Telehealth provider serving Florida residents and Illinois-based practice, we combine decades of collective experience with a compassionate, client-focused ethos to support emotional and psychological resilience.
Services
Individual Therapy
Family Counseling
Group Sessions
Parenting Classes
Trauma Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have 25+ years of collective experience in mental health counseling.
- Our team holds advanced degrees and specialized certifications in social work and psychology.
- We implement evidence-based therapeutic approaches grounded in psychodynamic theory.
- Our clinicians maintain strict adherence to Illinois state licensure standards.
- We offer personalized treatment plans with flexible service delivery options.
Associations and certifications
- Illinois Department of Professional Regulations
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized mental health treatment tailored to individual needs. Our licensed clinicians address anxiety, depression, and life challenges through evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies and promoting emotional growth.
Family Counseling
Structured sessions addressing family dynamics and communication issues. We help resolve conflicts, improve relationships, and strengthen family bonds using systemic approaches. Services include parent-child interaction therapy and multi-generational counseling.
Parenting Classes
Skill-building workshops for caregivers addressing modern parenting challenges. Topics include behavior management, developmental milestones, and effective communication strategies. Classes combine theoretical knowledge with practical application to support family well-being.
People
Dr. Brenda J. Barnwell
Executive Director
Doctorate in Social Work with 25+ years in mental health. Specializes in addiction counseling and trauma-informed care. Provides clinical supervision and leadership for Yorkville-based practice.
Dr. Cathy Obordo
Clinical Social Worker
Dual Doctorate in Social Work and MBA professional with expertise in telehealth counseling. Specializes in addiction treatment and trauma recovery. Also serves as USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach.
Monica Smiley
BCBA Therapist
Board Certified Behavior Analyst with specialization in autism spectrum disorders. Combines social work and applied behavior analysis expertise to support children and families in educational and clinical settings.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, group, and family therapy. Additional services include parenting classes and trauma-specific treatment for children and adults.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide billing information for clients to submit to their insurance providers. Payment responsibility remains with the client.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us at 630-553-9686 to speak with our staff about scheduling options and therapist availability.
Are your counselors licensed?
All clinicians hold active Illinois state licenses in social work, counseling, or related fields.
Reviews (1)
Isabelle Griffin
Jun 14, 2020
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Joi Councling center has been helping me with issues Ive been going through for over 2 years now. I have really seen a change, and everyone who works there is so nice and open! Would 100% recommend this to anyone!
