Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Counselor in Downers Grove
Claudia Mellott is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges. Specializing in evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance-Commitment Therapy, we provide personalized counseling for anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues. Our practice in Downers Grove, Illinois, emphasizes compassion, resilience, and skill-building to foster lasting emotional balance. With a focus on client strengths and continuous professional growth, we empower clients to achieve meaningful personal growth and improved well-being. 
Services
Individual Therapy
Couple Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Life Transitions Counseling
Substance Abuse Recovery
Marriage Counseling
Stress Management
Social Anxiety Therapy
Panic Attack Support
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of specialized counseling experience.
- Our approach combines evidence-based therapies with personalized care.
- We accept major insurance plans and flexible payment options.
- Our practice focuses on building client strengths and resilience.
- We provide free 15-minute phone consultations for new clients.
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored one-on-one counseling sessions address anxiety, depression, and life challenges. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and ACT, we help clients develop coping skills and emotional resilience. Sessions focus on personal growth, symptom reduction, and improving daily functioning through collaborative goal-setting and practical strategies.
Couple Therapy
Specialized therapy for partners navigating relationship challenges. We address communication breakdowns, conflict resolution, and emotional connection issues. Our approach helps couples rebuild trust, improve intimacy, and develop healthier relationship patterns through structured therapeutic interventions and mutual understanding exercises.
Anxiety Treatment
Comprehensive anxiety management programs combine cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices. We address panic attacks, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety through skill-building exercises that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Treatment focuses on identifying triggers and developing personalized coping strategies for long-term relief.
Life Transitions Counseling
Support for navigating major life changes including divorce, job loss, and grief. Our counseling helps clients process emotions, set new goals, and develop resilience during periods of transition. We focus on building adaptive skills and finding meaning in life's inevitable changes through structured therapeutic frameworks.
Substance Abuse Recovery
Specialized support for substance use disorders and recovery. Our approach combines evidence-based therapies with relapse prevention strategies. We address underlying emotional issues contributing to addiction while helping clients build sustainable recovery plans through individualized treatment and aftercare support.
People
Claudia Mellott
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
With over 25 years of experience, Claudia Mellott specializes in anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She combines evidence-based therapies with compassionate support to help clients achieve emotional balance and personal growth through individual and couple therapy.
Questions
How long does a counseling session last?
A typical therapy session lasts approximately one hour.
Is your office accessible for individuals with disabilities?
Yes, our office has standard door openings for accessibility.
Do you offer phone therapy sessions?
Face-to-face sessions are preferred, but phone sessions may be available for special circumstances.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, credit/debit cards, checks, and offer insurance billing options.
Will my insurance copay match primary care costs?
Insurance policies vary - contact your provider for specific copay details.
How is client confidentiality maintained?
Confidentiality is protected by law, with exceptions for imminent safety risks or insurance requirements.
