Business Details
50 Years
experience
Trusted Mental Health Counseling in Glen Ellyn
Founded in 1976, Central DuPage Pastoral Counseling Center has dedicated over four decades to providing compassionate mental health care rooted in Christian traditions. Our licensed therapists integrate psychological expertise with spiritual insight to serve individuals, couples, families, and communities. We offer specialized services for children as young as three and adults up to 95, including play therapy, psychological assessments, and evidence-based treatment modalities. As a non-profit organization, we prioritize accessibility through affordable tracks and sliding-scale fees while maintaining strict confidentiality.Our team holds advanced training in trauma recovery, ADHD assessment, and family systems therapy, serving the Deaf community and handicapped-accessible facilities. With a board comprising experienced professionals and affiliations with over 25 churches, we combine clinical excellence with community engagement to foster healing and personal growth.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Family Counseling
Play Therapy
Psychological Assessments
ADHD Evaluations
Educational Workshops
Telehealth Sessions
Grief Support
Parenting Guidance
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- 45+ years of experience in faith-integrated mental health care
- Specialized training in trauma recovery and ADHD assessment
- Affordable tracks for all income levels
- Bilingual services and Deaf community support
- Evidence-based modalities including EMDR and CBT
What people say
Wonderful Adult Education class
Meaningful and supportive three-week class
Safe and inviting therapeutic environment
Effective trauma recovery specialists
Comprehensive ADHD assessment program
Services
Individual Counseling
Our licensed therapists provide personalized mental health treatment for adults and adolescents. Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and life transitions, we employ evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR. Sessions focus on building coping skills and fostering personal growth through a holistic mind-body-spirit framework.
Play Therapy
Specially designed for children aged 3-12, our play therapy program addresses behavioral issues and emotional challenges through therapeutic play techniques. Trained counselors use toys and creative activities to help children express feelings and develop social skills in a developmentally appropriate environment.
Psychological Assessments
Comprehensive psychological evaluations help diagnose learning disabilities, ADHD, and mental health conditions. Our assessments include clinical interviews, standardized testing, and feedback sessions to create targeted treatment plans for children and adults seeking accurate diagnosis.
Couples Therapy
Specialized relationship counseling addresses communication issues, pre-marital preparation, and conflict resolution. Therapists trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy help couples strengthen connections through structured sessions focusing on improving intimacy and resolving relationship patterns.
Educational Workshops
We offer recurring workshops on mindfulness, parenting skills, and grief management. These educational programs combine psychological principles with spiritual insights, providing practical tools for personal growth and community development through both in-person and virtual formats.
People
Dr. Ann Letourneau
Clinical & Training Director
Licensed clinical psychologist specializing in adolescent mental health and religious vocation assessments. Provides psychological evaluations and therapy for teenagers through older adults, with expertise in stress, anxiety, and life transition challenges.
Dr. Patricia Francis
Associate Clinical Director
Licensed clinical psychologist offering holistic treatment for hearing and Deaf individuals. Specializes in trauma recovery, PTSD, and chronic pain management using integrative mind-body-spirit approaches and diverse therapeutic modalities.
Derrick Smith
Practice Manager
Pastoral counselor focusing on men's mental health and marginalized communities. Provides family therapy and conflict resolution services while overseeing center operations with 15+ years of clinical and administrative experience.
Dr. Elissa McGovern
Clinical Psychologist
Specializes in child and adolescent mental health, offering psychological testing and therapy for depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues. Combines neuropsychological assessment with therapeutic interventions for emerging adults.
Linda Schumacher
Licensed Counselor
Client-centered therapist treating anxiety, depression, and grief across all age groups. Focuses on parenting support and chronic illness management with experience in both individual and family counseling settings.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, and family therapy, psychological assessments, play therapy for children, educational workshops, and specialized programs for anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we work with most major insurance providers and offer sliding-scale fees for those without coverage.
Are your therapists licensed?
All our therapists hold active Illinois state licenses in clinical psychology, social work, or professional counseling.
Do you offer telehealth sessions?
Yes, we provide HIPAA-compliant online counseling through secure video platforms for clients in Illinois.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call our office administrator at 630-752-9750 or complete our online contact form to begin the scheduling process.
Do you serve the Deaf community?
Yes, we have therapists trained to work with Deaf individuals using appropriate communication methods and accommodations.
