Skip to content 
Autumn Wiborg, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor • Illinois LPC 178.019183
A grounded, honest place to find your next step. I help adults move through big transitions, from divorce or a career change to single parenthood, in person in Wheaton or online across Illinois.
When everything feels tangled
Maybe you are standing at a big fork in the road and you just need to know the next step to take. Or you are caught in the same loop of sadness, disappointment, or stress, and you are worn out from going around it again. It might even be hard to put what you are feeling into words, so the people closest to you do not always get it.
The people who tend to find me are right at that starting point, or starting over. They are curious and open to change, and they want life to feel more purposeful. They just are not sure yet which path to choose.
Most of the adults I see are going through big shifts, whether that is college challenges, a career change, single parenthood, divorce, or supporting a loved one through addiction in the family. A lot of what we work on together is anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career struggles, and parenting.
Think of your emotions like a tangled ball of yarn. Together we slow down and untangle it, so you can picture the life you actually want, then set goals that stretch you a little past your comfort zone but are still within reach.
Our sessions start easy, with a warm, casual check-in, and then the floor is yours. If you are not sure where to start, we look back at the goals we set and see how you are feeling. I draw on person-centered work, which gives you room to feel your emotions and reflect, and CBT when you want clear, practical things to practice between sessions. For couples, I turn to the Gottmans and emotion-focused therapy to look at how feelings shape what happens between you.
I will be honest with you, I can be fairly direct, always with warmth. Once we are clear on what you want, I am happy to share what I notice and point you toward a practical next step. A lot of people find that refreshing. And if a slower, quieter pace feels better to you, that is good to know going in so we can honor it.
What I know to be true is that change grows out of the relationship we build together. When it is honest and open, that is what makes healing possible. I believe anyone can get unstuck and make lasting change when they really want things to be different. It takes a little bravery to ask for help, and we go from there.
Outside of work, most of my time goes to my family and our dog, Arwen. We travel, build Legos, garden, and find adventures around town. I also love long rides on my bike, catching up with friends, and hunting for thrift-store treasures.
Wheaton is home base for in-person sessions, and telehealth reaches everywhere else in Illinois.
Starting is simpler than it might feel. Just schedule a free 15-minute call with our care coordinator to talk through my availability and book your first session.
What I help with
I work with adults, roughly 20 and up, across a range of concerns. Each area links to more on how that support works.
Anxiety & Stress
Ease the constant worry and tension so daily life feels manageable again.
Learn more →Depression
Find your way back to energy, motivation, and a sense of what matters.
Learn more →Life Transitions
Steady yourself through big shifts in work, family, or identity.
Learn more →Relationship Issues
Work through conflict and disconnection, on your own or as a couple.
Learn more →Divorce & Separation
Navigate the end of a relationship and rebuild what comes next.
Parenting Support
Get support through single parenting, co-parenting, and the daily load.
Other things people bring to me: college and career changes, supporting a loved one through addiction, burnout and work stress, self-esteem, and finding direction. Serving Wheaton, Naperville, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Downers Grove, and Carol Stream.
Tools I draw on
I tailor my approach to you. These are the methods I return to most often, for individuals and couples.
Person-Centered
A warm, nonjudgmental space to feel your emotions and reflect at your own pace.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for clear, practical tools you can use between sessions.
Read the article →Gottman Method
Research-based couples work that strengthens friendship, conflict, and connection.
Emotion-Focused
EFT to understand how emotions shape what happens between you and your partner.
Read the article →Whatever we use, I keep your history and what matters most to you at the center, so the work always feels like yours.
What getting started looks like
First-time therapy can feel like a big step. Here is how it tends to go.
A free 15-minute call
Talk with our care coordinator, ask questions, and check that we are a good fit. No pressure.
Your first session
You set the pace. I listen, learn what brought you in, and we map out what you want to work toward.
Steady work together
Regular sessions, in person or online, building tools and insight at a rhythm that feels right for you.
Questions, answered
Do you offer online therapy?
What ages do you work with?
Do you work with couples?
What happens in a first session?
Do you take my insurance?
What happens if we are not a good fit?
Ready to take the first step?
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation and find out if working with Autumn feels right for you.
Book Your Free ConsultationMeet our therapists
Not sure who is the right fit? Browse the full team and find the therapist who matches what you need.
View Our TeamFind Us
Find Me in Wheaton, IL
We're located just south of Manchester Rd on County Farm Rd, a few minutes from Downtown Wheaton, Cantigny Park, and the DuPage County Complex. Our space offers quiet, private therapy rooms and a calm waiting area. Many clients split sessions between in-person and telehealth depending on the week.
We offer both in-person sessions at our Wheaton office and online therapy to clients across Illinois, including throughout DuPage County and Kane County. Proudly serving Wheaton and the surrounding communities: Glen Ellyn, Winfield, Carol Stream, Warrenville, West Chicago, Naperville, Downers Grove, Lombard, Glendale Heights, Aurora, Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia, Elgin, and the western suburbs of Chicago.
Hours