"All good psychotherapy has these elements in common: the presence of empathy; a process for self-examination; tools for healing and change; and support during the process of implementing new ways of perceiving, behaving, and relating. Whether the focus of therapy is stabilizing a crisis marriage, negotiating a family problem, facing an addiction, healing previous trauma, or controlling anxiety or depression symptoms, clients should expect empathic, respectful support in increasing their self-understanding and in changing their lives. People seek therapy because they need understanding, help, and relief--the relief that comes from immediate attention to their suffering, and the relief that comes from beginning to hope for a more peaceful, joyful life."
Amy MacDonald, PsyD
Dr. Amy MacDonald is a licensed clinical psychologist who treats adults, adolescents, couples, and families. She trained at Loyola University Medical Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and Mercy Center in Aurora. Dr. MacDonald treats depression, anxiety, panic disorder, eating disorders, dissociative disorders, attention deficit disorder, and addictive disorders. In addition, nearly half of Dr. MacDonald's practice focuses on enriching marriage and family living. Dr. MacDonald coaches parents to work effectively in nurturing, supporting, and disciplining their children. Her couple's therapy focuses on improving communication, increasing intimacy, and discovering ways to truly enjoy marriage.
In addition to her psychotherapy practice, Dr. MacDonald speaks and leads workshops on parenting, marriage, self-awareness, and effectiveness. She conducts personal and professional coaching with individuals, groups, and organizations.
Dr. MacDonald lives with her husband in Batavia, where they raised their five children.
To contact Dr. MacDonald:
(630) 879-8164
"Deciding to involve oneself in therapy can be an important element in healing and personal growth. Most of us seek therapy because we want to feel better or behave differently. These changes are often simple, but usually not easy. The resources that therapy can provide (practical, informational, emotional) often are what we need to heal or change. We have to do it ourselves, but we don't have to do it alone"
Brian Rooney, PhD
Dr. Brian Rooney is a licensed clinical psychologist who earned his Ph.D. from Loyola University and has practiced in the Fox Valley area for over 25 years. He has worked in both outpatient and hospital setting, specializing in pain management, self-regulation using biofeedback, and cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal therapies. Dr. Rooney uses his expertise in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy to treat patients with anxiety, depression, and post-trauma symptoms. Click here for Dr. Rooney's individual web page.
To contact Dr. Rooney:
(630) 879-8175
"When you come to see me, you have a problem or concern, but something is blocking you from being able to handle that. But inside you, at a gut level somewhere, you really have the solution. I don’t have to impose that on you. All I have to do is clear out whatever’s going on… to enable you to connect with that solution. So, I work on solution focused short-term therapy. I help you break patterns that you’re engaged in that are ineffectual."
Diane Mittelhauser, M.Ed., PsyD
Dr. Mittelhauser is a licensed Clinical psychologist who treats adolescents and adults. She trained at the University of Illinois, the Illinois Institute of Technology, and the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Mittelhauser treats depression, anxiety, Attention-deficit Disorder, and relationship issues. She specializes in assisting seniors and their families dealing with grief, loss, loneliness, and self-care activities. In addition to her psychotherapy practice, Dr. Mittelhauser provides
individual assessment for learning concerns or problems with daily functioning. Dr. Mittelhauser is a widow and lives in Aurora with her golden retriever Captain Sully. She has two adult children.
Dr. Mittelhauser can be contacted at: (630) 390.5677 or
dmittelhauser@iCloud.com