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Molly Wollenweber, LCSW, CADC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CADC • Illinois LCSW 149.022890
I work with couples and adults 20 and up, and I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, self-esteem, and big life changes. I also support new and expecting parents and families navigating a loved one's addiction.
Meeting you where you are
You've been holding it together on the outside, but underneath, things feel shakier than anyone realizes. Maybe you're anxious, a little disconnected, second-guessing yourself, or stuck in patterns you can't quite make sense of, and lately things feel off in your relationships too. You don't have to wait until you can explain it all before you reach out for help.
I work with couples and with adults 20 and up, and I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, low self-esteem, body image worries, the weight of shame and guilt, codependency and setting boundaries, and big life changes. I also support moms through new parenthood, including the mood shifts that can come with it, along with family planning and pregnancy, and I work closely with families navigating a loved one's addiction, and the strain that dependency puts on everyone who loves them.
When we're in session together, I stay engaged and right there with you, and yes, there's room for a little humor too. I value authenticity here, from me and from you, and you'll never be judged for anything you share. Together we'll look at where your patterns came from and build simple, useful tools, so you can feel more sure of yourself and closer to the people you love.
I most often use cognitive behavioral therapy, Gottman's work for couples, and emotion-focused therapy, and I pay special attention to attachment, because the ways we learned to connect early in life often show up in how we connect now.
What I've seen, again and again, is that change starts to happen when you feel understood rather than evaluated, and when you stop pressuring yourself to already have the answers. From there, a lot can shift.
When I have downtime, I'm usually baking cookies with my kids, working on a crochet project, curled up with a good book, or just enjoying time with family.
I split my time between our Wheaton office and telehealth sessions with clients across Illinois.
If any of this sounds familiar, I'd be glad to work with you. The first step would be to book a free 15-minute call with our care coordinator, who can tell you about my availability and book your first session.
What I help with
I work with couples and adults 20 and up across a range of concerns. Each area links to more on how that support works.
Anxiety & Depression
Ease the anxious spin and find your way back to energy and connection.
Learn more →Trauma & PTSD
Process what happened at a pace that feels safe, so it loosens its grip.
Learn more →Grief & Loss
Carry what you have lost in a way that still leaves room to live.
Learn more →Couples Therapy
Rebuild trust, communication, and closeness with Gottman-based work.
Learn more →Postpartum & Perinatal
Steady support for new and expecting parents, mood shifts included.
Learn more →Codependency & Boundaries
Find your footing when a loved one's addiction has strained everyone.
Learn more →Other things people bring to me: big life changes, self-esteem, body image, shame and guilt, and family planning and pregnancy. Serving Wheaton, Naperville, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Downers Grove, and Carol Stream.
Tools I draw on
I tailor my approach to you. These are the evidence-based methods I return to most often.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift the thought patterns behind anxiety and low mood.
Read the article →Gottman Method
Research-based couples work to rebuild friendship, manage conflict, and reconnect.
Emotion-Focused
Emotion-Focused Therapy to understand what your feelings are pointing you toward.
Read the article →Attachment-Focused
Working with the early bonds that shape how you connect with people today.
Read the article →Alongside these, I also draw on existential and humanistic therapy, mindfulness and acceptance, and, when it is meaningful to you, faith-integrated work.
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?
Do you take my insurance?
What happens if we are not a good fit?
Do I need to take medication to be in therapy?
Ready to take the first step?
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation and find out if working with Molly feels right for you.
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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.
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