Skip to content 
Our Therapists › Autumn Wiborg
Autumn Wiborg, LPCTherapist for adults and couples in Wheaton, Illinois
I help adults and couples work through big transitions, from divorce or a career change to single parenthood, along with anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles, in person in Wheaton or online across Illinois.
Licensed Professional Counselor · Illinois LPC 178.019183
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.
From there we set goals that stretch you a little past your comfort zone but stay within reach, because a goal you cannot get to is just another thing to feel behind on.
Our sessions start easy, with a warm, casual check-in, and then the floor is yours. If you arrive not knowing where to start, we look back at the goals we set and check how you are feeling about them, and that usually gets us going. When something needs to be said, I will say it, warmly and without making a production of it, and you can always tell me to slow down.
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 gives change room to happen. It takes a little bravery to ask for help, and we go from there.
Outside the office
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.
What I help with
I work with adults, roughly 20 and up, and with couples.
Individual
Couples & family
Also
Ages & format
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 work
A warm, nonjudgmental space to feel your emotions and reflect at your own pace.
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Clear, practical tools you can use between sessions.
Gottman Method
Research-based couples work that strengthens friendship, conflict, and connection.
Emotion-focused therapy
Understand how emotions shape what happens between you and your partner.
Whatever we use, I keep your history and what matters most to you at the center, so the work always feels like yours.
Questions, answered
What happens in a first session?
We start easy. I will ask what brought you in and what you are hoping changes, and we begin sketching out what you want to work toward. You do not need to arrive with it organised, and there is no pressure to cover everything on day one.
I am in the middle of a divorce. Is it too soon to start?
No. Plenty of people come in while things are still unresolved, not after. We can work on steadying you through it rather than waiting for the dust to settle, and figuring out what you want on the other side is often part of getting through it.
Do you work with couples?
Yes. I see couples alongside individual clients, and I use the Gottman Method and emotion-focused therapy to look at how feelings shape what happens between you. You can read more on our couples therapy page.
What health insurance are you accepting?
Our practice is in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna PPO, and Cigna PPO. Our intake team will verify your benefits before your first session so you know what to expect. You can also use an HSA card or pay out of pocket. Visit our Fees & Insurance page for details.
What happens if we are not a good fit?
That happens sometimes, and it is completely okay. If we are not the right match, we will work it out together and help you find another therapist, whether that is someone here at the practice or outside it. What matters most is that you get the right support.
Do I need to take medication to be in therapy?
No. You do not need medication to work with me. If it ever seems like it could help, that is a collaborative decision, and ultimately it is your decision.
More of our team
Not sure Autumn is the right fit? These therapists work in similar areas. Our care coordinator can help you compare, and there is no awkwardness in asking.
