Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapists in Wilmette, Illinois IL
We are proud to feature top rated Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapists in Wilmette. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
DBT
Mary Gale Gurnsey
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I became passionate about this work because I've witnessed how deeply relationship trauma affects people's ability to trust themselves and others. Many of my clients come in feeling lost, unsure of what healthy actually looks like, and carrying the weight of past relationships where they lost their sense of self.
What I love most is helping people recognize that they're not broken — they're responding logically to what they've experienced. By understanding your attachment patterns and past dynamics, we can build a different future. My goal is to help you feel secure in yourself while building relationships where you're truly valued as an equal partner.
I believe therapy should be collaborative, non-judgmental, and respectful of your pace.
18 Years Experience
Online in Wilmette, IL Illinois (Online Only)
DBT
Mariko Roberts
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LCPC
What makes therapy truly effective isn't just a technique — it's the relationship. I have spent over 20 years creating a space where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported. My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply personalized, blending cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices. I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress management. Whether you're facing a difficult season or simply ready to grow, I am committed to walking alongside you, helping you uncover your strengths and build the life you're working toward. If you're looking for a therapist who will truly invest in your journey, I'd love to connect.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wilmette, IL
Online in Wilmette, IL Illinois
DBT
Emem Itiat
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
I believe in the power of healing through promoting self-awareness, autonomy and empowerment, and also in people's strength to move towards change. Though suffering is a part of life, something that all humans share, working to manifest helpful and sustainable coping mechanisms, and skills that will work to serve you long term makes a difference in the quality of life a person experiences. I work from a Health at Every Size (HAES) and humanist framework, observing individuals as a whole, and when it comes to the war against body discrimination and terrorism, I believe in working to enhance radical acceptance through promoting self-contentment, end weight discrimination by identifying the underlying and overlying systems of oppression, dismantling those systems, and working against the cultural obsession with diet culture, and the pursuit of thinness and perfection. I believe in concepts such as radical self-love, self-trust, self-awareness, radical-acceptance, freedom, agency, self-compassion, and self-actualization to help guide individuals to fulfill their potential and maximize their wellbeing.
16 Years Experience
Online in Wilmette, IL Illinois (Online Only)
DBT
Best Therapies, Inc.
Therapist
An inclusive group practice of Emotion Experts, Trauma-Informed Therapists, Gender Guides, and Sex-Positive Relationship Nerds, here to help.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wilmette, IL
Online in Wilmette, IL Illinois
DBT
Bergen Counseling Collective
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
You've been carrying too much for too long. The anxiety that won't quit. The depression that makes everything harder than it should be. The relationship that feels stuck. The past that keeps showing up uninvited. We help individuals and couples do the hard work that leads to real change. In-person appointments in Chicago. Telehealth across Illinois. Insurance accepted. Accepting new clients.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wilmette, IL
Online in Wilmette, IL Illinois
DBT
Sarah Farris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
I am trained in evidence-based practices for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, panic and phobias, trichotillomania and skin picking (BFRBs), and athlete mental health. I offer a client-focused, non-judgmental environment where you can address feelings of uncertainty, learn and implement new skills, and make meaningful changes in your life. Together, we will examine the challenges you are facing, set clear goals, and develop a plan to minimize the impact of stress and anxiety on your daily functioning. Building trust is fundamental to the therapeutic relationship, and I strive to meet individuals where they are at the start of therapy. My approach is goal-oriented, supportive, and collaborative.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wilmette, IL
Online in Wilmette, IL Illinois
DBT
Mind Body Connections
Counselor/Therapist
Mind Body Connections is a group practice with locations in Naperville and Chicago, and the professional home of 10 highly skilled therapists each in their areas of expertise. We believe in the importance of identifying and attending to the root cause of the issues that brought you to seek therapy at this time. By working with us, you will gain skills to support yourself outside of the therapy hour and feel more empowered to tackle life's challenges. As the owner of Mind Body Connections, I will personally do your intake within less than 48 hours and place you with the clinician that will best meet your needs.
28 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wilmette, IL
Online in Wilmette, IL Illinois
DBT
Brittany Statler, Intuitive Wellness Therapy Group
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Headline: Move Beyond Just "Coping"—Build a Life Guided by Values, Not Fear.
About Me
If you’re here, you’re likely exhausted. Exhausted by the "what-ifs" of anxiety, the rigid rules of an eating disorder, the cycles of OCD, or the heavy weight of past trauma. You’ve probably tried to "think" your way out of these feelings, only to find yourself more stuck.
I’m Brittany (she/her), co-founder of Intuitive Wellness Therapy Group. I am an action-oriented, compassionate therapist for those who are ready to stop managing their symptoms and start reclaiming their lives.
My Approach: Action-Oriented & Mind-Body Focused
In a private-pay practice, you deserve more than just a place to vent. You deserve a specialized roadmap. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based approaches to help you drop the rope in the tug-of-war with your thoughts.
My approach is individualized and somatic (mind-body). We don’t just talk about change; we practice it. Together, we create a non-judgmental space where we swap criticism for curiosity. We will:
Identify your core value system: Deciding what actually matters to you, separate from your anxiety or disorder.
Bridge the mind-body gap: Learning to process trauma and distress where it lives—in your nervous system.
Take bold action: Moving toward a "life worth living" by taking steps that align with your authentic self.
The Private Pay Advantage
Choosing a private pay therapist means your care is never dictated by an insurance company’s codes or session limits. It allows us the freedom to work at the pace and depth you actually need. I maintain a smaller, dedicated caseload to ensure you receive the high-touch, individualized support required for deep healing in areas like OCD, trauma, anxiety and ED recovery.
Next Steps
You don't have to navigate this alone. If you're ready to stop let fear drive and start living authentically, book a free discovery call here. Let's see how we can work together to get you back to the person you were meant to be.
20 Years Experience
Online in Wilmette, IL Illinois (Online Only)
DBT
Ostara Psychotherapy Associates PLLC
Psychologist
All of us come to a fork in the road in life, perhaps many times. You may feel there is no hope. You may feel alone and misunderstood. Maybe you have traveled this path before. You wonder if it is just you that has these problems. Whatever brings you here I am so glad you did not give up. I have been on this path and survived and thrived as a person and professional. I am dedicated to meeting you where you are at with a firm believer one size does not fit all. Together we will discover how to make life more manageable in line with your values and goals and create the support system that works best for you.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wilmette, IL
Online in Wilmette, IL Illinois
DBT
Integrative Health & Healing
Treatment Center, Functional Wellness, Family Medicine, Mental Health and Addiction Medicine
We offer an innovative approach to quintessential wellness.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wilmette, IL
Online in Wilmette, IL Illinois
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapists in Wilmette, Illinois Statistics
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapists in Wilmette, Illinois average 15 years of experience and charge around $199 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (89%), Depression (77%), and Trauma and PTSD (65%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$199
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
|
| 25% |
Male |
|
| 5% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
|
Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 38% |
Online Only |
|
| 2% |
In Person Only |
|
Top Specialties
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 77% | Depression |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 61% | Stress |
| 52% | Social Anxiety |
| 50% | Self Esteem |
| 50% | ADHD |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Teen |
| 49% | Senior |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 28% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 25% | Military / Veterans |