Business Details
Your Trusted Grief Counselor in Oak Brook, IL
As a licensed clinical professional counselor with over 30 years of experience, I specialize in guiding individuals through grief, loss, and life transitions. My practice integrates emotional, psychological, and spiritual approaches to support healing and personal growth. Holding advanced degrees in Professional Counseling and Organizational Behavior, along with certification in thanatology, I bring expertise in navigating complex grief, trauma, and relationship challenges.My work with individuals, couples, and groups emphasizes creating a safe space for emotional exploration and resilience-building. Located in Oak Brook, Illinois, my practice combines compassionate care with evidence-based methods to help clients rediscover purpose and joy after loss.
Services
Grief Counseling
Individual Therapy
Group Workshops
Trauma Counseling
Life Transition Support
Couples Therapy
Family Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized experience in grief and trauma counseling.
- Our holistic approach integrates emotional, psychological, and spiritual healing.
- We provide personalized support for complex grief and life transitions.
- Our practice combines clinical expertise with compassionate, client-centered care.
- We maintain a fully accessible office with flexible appointment availability.
Associations and certifications
- Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC)
Services
Grief Counseling
Specialized therapy for individuals navigating grief from death, divorce, or life transitions. Our approach validates complex emotions while fostering resilience through evidence-based techniques. Clients learn to process carried grief and rebuild meaningful lives while maintaining connections to lost loved ones.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions addressing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and trauma. We employ holistic methods to explore self-esteem, life purpose, and coping strategies. Sessions focus on creating safe spaces for emotional expression and developing personalized growth plans.
Group Workshops
Facilitated group experiences for grief and life transitions. These sessions provide communal support while exploring shared emotional patterns. Participants gain perspective through collective storytelling while maintaining individual privacy and therapeutic boundaries.
Trauma Counseling
Specialized treatment for trauma from abuse, neglect, or sudden loss. We address complex PTSD symptoms through somatic and cognitive approaches. The therapy focuses on restoring emotional regulation and rebuilding trust in personal relationships.
Life Transition Support
Guidance through major life changes including career shifts, parenthood, and retirement. We address emotional challenges associated with transitions while developing practical coping strategies. The process emphasizes self-discovery and future planning.
People
Cindy Thelen
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
LCPC with 30+ years of experience in grief counseling and organizational behavior. Certified in Thanatology by ADEC. Specializes in complex grief, trauma recovery, and life transitions. Combines clinical expertise with compassionate care in private practice.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide grief counseling, individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, trauma recovery, and group workshops for life transitions.
How can grief counseling help me?
Grief counseling helps process complex emotions, address carried grief, and develop coping strategies. We focus on rebuilding life purpose while maintaining connections to lost loved ones.
Are sessions available for couples and families?
Yes, we offer specialized counseling for couples navigating loss together and family therapy sessions to address shared grief experiences.
What makes your approach unique?
Our holistic approach integrates emotional, psychological, and spiritual healing with 30+ years of specialized experience in grief and trauma recovery.
Is your office accessible?
Yes, our Oak Brook office is fully handicapped-accessible with ample parking available near the Oak Brook Shopping Center.
Reviews (1)
Yolanda Stoffregen
Jun 26, 2019
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She helped me deal with losing my 14 year old grandson in a tragic car accident. I didnt know how to manage my sorrow and I benefited from her gentle support and guidance.
