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Tina Villis, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor • Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional • Illinois LCPC 180.007247
Life can feel heavy when you have drifted from what matters, and you do not have to carry it alone. I give adults and couples a steady, judgment-free place to work through anxiety, depression, grief, big life changes, and relationships, at a pace that feels right to you, in person in Wheaton or online across Illinois.
When you are ready for something to feel different
You have drifted from what matters, and it feels like no one is really listening. You are worn down, maybe a little lost, and lonelier than you would admit out loud. You have been thinking about a change for a while, but stuck, scared, or unmotivated keeps winning. Some part of you is done waiting.
My practice is split between individual work and couples. On the individual side, I work with adults 18 and up on anxiety and depression, grief and loss, big life transitions, self-esteem, work stress and burnout, and the things a lot of women carry. Couples come in working through conflict, communication struggles, betrayal, and trouble with intimacy, or getting ready for marriage with premarital counseling. I also help people through parenting struggles, divorce, pregnancy and postpartum, and the ups and downs of fertility and adoption.
Whether you are just considering a change or you have tried before and it did not hold, we start from where things actually are, not where you think they should be.
I match the approach to the need: cognitive behavioral therapy to soften harsh, negative thoughts, acceptance and commitment therapy to line your values up with your goals, mindfulness to calm and anchor your emotions, and dialectical behavior therapy to make room for hard feelings alongside the good ones. With couples, I use the Gottman Method for communication skills and emotionally focused therapy for a deeper connection.
What matters most, I have found, is an open mind and the willingness to look at yourself honestly, even when it is uncomfortable. I have watched people find remarkable strength in the hardest moments. As that honest look gets easier, you can set healthier boundaries, feel more confident, and find your way back to the things you care about.
It is important to me that you feel at ease. Our work is something we do together, and I will check in often to make sure it is meeting your needs.
At home, life is all about my family. I am a mom of twin boys, and being their mom taught me how much self-care matters. Most weekends involve cooking and baking with them, trying new places to travel and eat, or getting out in nature.
I am based in Wheaton, and telehealth lets me work with people across Illinois. Getting started takes one call: a free 15-minute conversation with our care coordinator, who will go over my availability and book your first session.
What I help with
I work with adults and couples, 18 and up, across a range of concerns. Each area links to more on how that support works.
Anxiety
Find ease from racing thoughts, worry, and the constant bracing for what is next.
Learn more →Depression
Find your way back to energy, connection, and the things that feel like you.
Learn more →Grief & Loss
Carry what you have lost in a way that still leaves room to keep living.
Learn more →Life Transitions
Steady yourself through change, from new roles and moves to hard goodbyes.
Learn more →Couples & Relationships
Work through conflict, rebuild trust and closeness, and feel like a team again.
Learn more →Pregnancy & Postpartum
Support through pregnancy, postpartum, and the tender parts of becoming a parent.
Learn more →Other things people bring to me: premarital counseling, divorce and separation, parenting stress, fertility and adoption, self-esteem, and work stress and burnout. Serving Wheaton, Naperville, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Downers Grove, and Carol Stream.
Tools I draw on
I tailor my approach to what you need. These are the methods I return to most often.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to soften the harsh, negative thoughts behind anxiety and low mood.
Read the article →ACT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to line your values up with the goals that matter to you.
Read the article →EFT
Emotionally Focused Therapy to help couples reach a deeper, more secure connection.
Read the article →Gottman Method
Research-based couples work to build practical communication and conflict skills.
Alongside these, I draw on mindfulness and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), so calmer, steadier moments become something you can return to on your own.
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?
What happens in a first session?
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 Tina 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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