Business Details
Grief Counseling & Mental Health Services in Oak Brook
As a licensed clinical professional counselor with over 30 years of experience, I specialize in guiding individuals through grief, loss, and life transitions. My practice integrates emotional, psychological, and spiritual healing, rooted in a deep understanding of human resilience. Holding a master's degree in professional counseling and organizational behavior, along with certification in thanatology from ADEC, I bring both academic rigor and compassionate expertise to my work. My approach prioritizes creating a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their unique journeys of healing and self-discovery. With a career spanning diverse settingsfrom corporate environments to bereavement programsI offer tailored support that honors each person's experience.My holistic methodology addresses complex grief, trauma, and life-stage challenges, empowering clients to rebuild meaningful lives. Through individual therapy, group sessions, and workshops, I provide tools to navigate emotional pain and rediscover purpose. My commitment to accessibility is reflected in a fully handicapped-accessible office and flexible scheduling options. This practice represents decades of dedication to mental health advocacy and community service, including long-term involvement with Buddy's Place bereavement program. Whether addressing recent losses or long-carried grief, my goal remains helping clients transform pain into personal growth and renewed vitality.
Services
Grief Counseling
Individual Therapy
Support Groups
Trauma Recovery
Life Transition Coaching
Workshop Programs
Bereavement Support
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialized grief counseling experience
- Certified in Thanatology: Death, Dying and Bereavement
- Holistic approach integrating emotional and spiritual healing
- Handicapped-accessible office with ample parking
- Proven success with complex grief and life transitions
Associations and certifications
- Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC)
Services
Grief Counseling
Specialized support for navigating grief from various losses including death, divorce, and life transitions. Utilizes evidence-based techniques to process complex emotions and rebuild life purpose. Addresses both recent and unresolved grief patterns through individual sessions.
Individual Therapy
Tailored one-on-one sessions addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. Integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with holistic approaches to improve mental wellness and develop coping strategies for lasting personal growth.
Support Groups
Structured group sessions for shared experiences around specific issues like grief or life transitions. Provides peer support while maintaining individual confidentiality, fostering connection through guided therapeutic activities and discussions.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized treatment for trauma from abuse, neglect, or sudden loss. Combines somatic approaches with traditional counseling to process traumatic memories and develop grounding techniques for improved daily functioning.
Life Transition Coaching
Guidance through major life changes including career shifts, parenthood, and retirement. Focuses on developing resilience and adaptive strategies to navigate uncertainty and embrace new opportunities for personal development.
People
Cindy Thelen
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
30+ year mental health professional with master's degrees in counseling and organizational behavior. Certified in thanatology through ADEC, specializing in grief therapy and life transitions. Former corporate HR specialist turned psychotherapist.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
I specialize in grief counseling, individual therapy, trauma recovery, and life transition coaching through personalized sessions and structured group programs.
How can grief counseling help with complicated losses?
My approach addresses complex grief patterns including suicide loss, multiple deaths, and unresolved past traumas through specialized therapeutic techniques and compassionate support.
Are services available for non-grief related issues?
Yes, I also treat anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and personal growth goals using evidence-based therapeutic methodologies.
What makes your practice accessible?
The Oak Brook office features handicapped accessibility, ample parking, and flexible scheduling options for client convenience.
How do group therapy sessions work?
Facilitated groups provide peer support for specific issues like grief or life transitions, complementing individual therapy with shared experiences in a structured environment.
