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Ashley understands that treatment is different for everyone and recognizes how important it is to identify all aspects of an individual’s life that impact their overall well-being. Ashley establishes rapport by creating a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to share their thoughts and work towards meeting identified goals. Ashley’s approach to therapy is warm, direct, and solution focused. She offers transparency, encouragement, education, creativity and humor in each session. Ashley enjoys collaborating with individuals, couples, and families in navigating through various life challenges. Ashley supports clients with focusing on current issues through self-discovery, relationship exploration, and the implementation of appropriate skills and tools. She also utilizes client strengths as a way to empower clients in making positive changes in their life.

Ashley is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a DePaul University Graduate with a Degree in Community Counseling. For over a decade, Ashley has worked with diverse populations, addressing a wide range of behavioral, educational, financial and social issues. Ashley’s extensive background in counseling has equipped her with a solid foundation in evidence-based interventions, trauma informed practices, treatment planning, and goal setting. All of which have effectively supported clients in their journey towards holistic healing and growth.

Types of Clients: Ages 17+, Individuals and Couples

Types of Therapy: CBT, DBT, ACT, Gottman Therapy, Strengths Based Approach, Client Centered, Holistic Approach.

Issues: Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorders, Grief and Loss, Emotional Regulation, Conflict Resolution.

Specialties: Low Self- Esteem/Confidence Issues, Communication Issues, Racial/Social Issues, Failure to Launch, Managing Life Stressors, Pregnancy, Perinatal and Postpartum Issues, Parenting/Co-Parenting Issues, Relationship Conflicts (including parental relationships), breakups/end of relationships.

Fun Facts: I am a huge Michael Jackson fan, I enjoy cooking and trying new restaurants.

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Many clients struggle with understanding and managing their emotions, feeling stuck in negative cycles that affect their relationships, work, and overall well- being.

I employ evidence-based, individualistic approaches throughout the therapeutic process to help clients identify patterns, gain insight, and develop healthier coping strategies.

Clients gain greater emotional awareness and resilience, empowering them to break free from negative cycles and build more fulfilling and balanced lives.

Experience:

Jordan is a Pre-licensed Professional and an Aurora University graduate with a Master’s degree in Social Work. Over the past year, she has interned at Partners in Pride Wellness Center working with and assessing clients with depression, anxiety, trauma experiences, and LGBT+/gender identity issues. She has also interned at the Alive Center in Naperville providing support and programming for teenagers in an after-school setting.

Client Focus: Couples, Families, individuals, children (starting at 12+)

Types of therapy: CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR

Issues:  (Standard) Anxiety, depression, anger, self-harm, trauma

(Specialties) LGBT+ issues, transgender issues, non-monogamous relationships

“Life is not what you alone make it. Life is the input of everyone who touched your life and every experience that entered it. We are all part of one another.” -Yuri Kochiyama

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Life can feel unpredictable, and while we can’t control every event, we can cultivate a sense of calm within ourselves and our relationships. By deepening your understanding of yourself and your connections with others, we can work together to foster greater emotional balance and peace.

I’m Kelli, a Clinical Intern at SAVI Therapy Group. I am currently completing my degree at Aurora University. With experience from my first internship and over a year of hands-on work with children, adults, and families, I’ve developed a strong passion for attachment-focused therapy. My clinical work focuses on helping individuals and couples strengthen their relationships, especially within neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ communities.

I specialize in:

Neurodivergent Clients

LGBTQ+ Clients

Relational Distress and Attachment Work

My approach combines person-centered therapy with evidence-based methods, including the Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness, I help clients work through relational challenges, deepen self-awareness, and create more fulfilling connections.

Quote I live by: “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” — Maya Angelou

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Do you struggle with challenging relationships that affect your sense of self-worth and stability? Do you feel overwhelmed and tired as you try to show up as your best self but continually feeling misunderstood and unfairly judged? Do you question if you would be better off alone or with a different partner? Now more than ever, couples are feeling uncertain about their ability to overcome relational discord. Not addressing challenges in your relationship can lead to separation and deeper feelings of loneliness. We believe with the right support, couples can find ease and emotional intimacy through healing and renewed connection. At Sage House, we offer therapy for individuals & couples. We start with a comprehensive assessment phase. We help you by developing a treatment plan that targets the clear challenges and harnessing the strengths that do already exist to build comfort and desired progress. We offer safe, experiential, and targeted services so you can find emotional balance. Couples therapy is our passion. We guide you to improve your sense of emotional and physical connection and improve communication. Email us now to book a free consultation and we’ll get started in our journey together.

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