ART Therapists in Joliet, 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.

I’m trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Autism Parenting, and effective relational communication strategies. Clients report that I have a great combination of empathy and practicality in my style.

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.

I’ve spent a lot of time developing expertise in the issues I work with; however, I rely equally on my heart and gut sense in working with each client uniquely. I have a straightforward, common-sense style and know the value of elbow grease in making life changes. Trauma in all its forms is the thread that connects the different life problems I specialize in working with. I don’t believe in having only one tool in my toolbox, any more than I believe in having only one trauma treatment available to help you. Let’s figure out what tools work best for you, whether that be EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Brain Spotting, Deep Brain Reorienting, or the Safe and Sound Protocol. We currently have openings for intensives, men's and women's groups, and online workshops.

My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and grounded in genuine connection—with a touch of humor along the way. I support clients through life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, relational struggles, and major transitions. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that support your well-being and those that may be holding you back, always with a focus on your unique values, needs, and goals. Drawing from evidence-based therapies, I tailor our work to help you feel empowered, deepen self-understanding, and move toward meaningful change. Taking this step toward healing is courageous, and I’m here to walk alongside you as you create the life you want.

Joliet is a city southwest of Chicago in Will County with a complex character that blends post-industrial working-class heritage, significant suburban growth, and a disproportionate association with the correctional system—the Stateville Correctional Center and Joliet's former prison are among the most prominent landmarks, and the city has a large population connected to criminal justice employment, incarceration, and reentry. The city's population is racially diverse, with significant Black and Latino communities, and economic inequality creates meaningful variation in access to mental health care across different neighborhoods. Local hospitals and community providers offer behavioral health services, and a private therapy sector serves those with the means to access it. Common therapy concerns include anxiety, depression, trauma, family stress, and the particular challenges of reentry and the psychological weight of living in a community shaped by its proximity to mass incarceration.

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 Joliet, IL

Graceful Therapy PLLC

Laura DeAngelo

Dr. Judith Bank

Dr Janice Caudill - Intensive Recovery Healing

Dr. Kelsi Clayson

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

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