ART Therapists in Aurora, IL

Graceful Therapy offers grace-filled therapy services to individual, families, and couples. Graceful Therapy specializes in treating concerns like anxiety, depression, postpartum stress, trauma and adjustment disorders. Graceful Therapy is committed to creating an affirming and truly grace-filled space where all are welcome.

As a therapist who has been practicing for over 20 years, I have developed a well-honed approach, style, skillset, and flow, which helps to make your experience personalized, efficient, responsive, and often highly effective. I possess the intellect and experience to meet you where you are. I intentionally keep my practice small so that I can respond quickly to your needs. Most people do not reach out to therapists because they want to start therapy in 3 months; they probably needed to start yesterday! I can usually get you started within the week and offer flexible scheduling and evening appointments if necessary.

Professionally, I have advanced training and experience in treating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, and insomnia. For six years, I worked for the VA, helping veterans heal the invisible wounds of combat and other traumatic experiences. Now, I offer therapy to the wider community, including veterans. I love what I do, and that shine through in my work. Please feel free to contact me to learn more about my practice and to set up an appointment.

I have been a therapist for many years. I love helping people to quiet their pain, to better their relationships, to work through the trauma’s of the past when necessary. I believe feeling connected to oneself and others is a most important goal. I am a Dr. who wants to help individuals improve their quality of life.

Are you worried about the way you are feeling? Maybe you are overwhelmed, can't sleep, are plagued by intrusive thoughts, or just feel sad and stuck. I provide therapy designed for healing and growth. Using research based strategies tailored to how you learn, we will build on your strengths to help you reach the life you want, on a timeline that feels right for you. You are not in this alone, and together we will create a plan to help you feel well, honor your emotions, and feel confident in yourself and your choices.

Aurora is one of Illinois's largest cities and serves as a western anchor of the Chicago metro — with a large Latino population (predominantly Mexican American), a growing South Asian community, and a blue-collar manufacturing heritage that shapes its therapy culture. The city's historically Hispanic east side has distinct mental health needs rooted in immigration stress, economic precarity, and bilingual family dynamics, while the more affluent far east side neighborhoods generate demand for therapists working with professional stress and relationship concerns. Rush Copley Medical Center provides institutional mental health resources alongside a private therapy community that serves Aurora and the broader Fox Valley corridor. Aurora's affordability relative to Chicago has made it a destination for families seeking more space, and therapists frequently encounter the adjustment challenges and social isolation that come with suburban relocation.

Gender ID

	70%	Female
	30%	Male

Session Type

	67%	In Person and Online
	33%	Online Only

Top Specialties

78%	Anxiety or Fears
78%	Trauma and PTSD
67%	Depression
56%	Self Esteem
44%	Loss or Grief
44%	Postpartum Depression
44%	Stress

Ages Served

100%	Adult
100%	Young Adult
78%	Senior
33%	Teen
11%	Children

Client Focus

44%	Women
33%	LGBTQ+
33%	Men
33%	Military / Veterans
22%	Black / African American

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) therapists in Aurora, IL

Graceful Therapy PLLC

Individual and Couples Therapy

Jacqueline Elster

Dr. Judith Bank

Dr. Colby Cohen-Archer

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) therapists in Aurora, IL Statistics

Average years in practice

Average cost per session

Accept insurance

Offer sliding scale